Butler High School2018 – 2019

Program of Studies

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Butler High School 2018-2019 Program of Studies

Board of EducationPresident - Mrs. Tracy Luciani

Vice President - Mrs. Karen Smith

Ms. Alison Allison Ms. Heather Grecco Mrs. Cynthia SokoloffMr. Albert Syracuse Mrs. Jane TadrosMr. Mark Thomas

Mr. Jason Karpowich

Mr. Sheldon Bross – Bloomingdale Representative

Interim Superintendent of Schools TBD

School Business AdministratorMs. Barbara Murphy

District Technology SupervisorMs. Evelyn Horner

Director of Curriculum, Instruction and AssessmentMr. Martin Wall

School AdministrationMr. Kevin Kelly - Principal Ms. Julia Placko - Assistant Principal

District Athletic SupervisorMr. David Doty

DepartmentsBusiness – Ms. Peg LynchEnglish – Ms. Eve KingsburyFine, Practical, Performing – Mr. David DotyMathematics – Ms. Peg Lynch

School CounselorsMs. Andrea FugazotMs. Sue MaurerMs. Rikki Saad

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Physical/Health Education – Mr. David DotyScience – Ms. Peg LynchSocial Studies – Ms. Eve KingsburyWorld Languages – Ms. Eve Kingsbury

Substance Awareness CoordinatorMs. Robin Lavorato

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

We, the administrators, faculty, and staff of Butler High School, commit ourselves to educating our students so that they may best fulfill their potential in a society based on democratic ideals. We believe that this is a task shared by the school, home and community agencies in order to develop the intellectual, emotional, physical, social and ethical qualities needed by our youth in this constantly changing world.

We believe in the freedom of each individual student to plan his/her own life and to carry out plans with due consideration of the consequences. Through careful planning we strive to challenge each student’s academic, vocational and avocational interests, and to help him/her realize his/her potential for originality, leadership, and service to school and community.

We strive to make students aware of their responsibilities to society and the opportunities therein. We must bring them to the realization of the need to utilize their intelligence and talents in achieving a better understanding of themselves and their environment. We introduce them to the cultural contributions of humanity for the general enrichment of their lives. We offer pleasant, well-equipped facilities for learning in both practical and cultural phases of training and endeavor to teach proper respect for these facilities.

We recognize the importance of the individual and the group to which he/she belongs. In order that the individual may be equipped to meet responsibilities, we must encourage the choice of curriculum and activities suitable to his/her abilities, interests, and needs. We provide a comprehensive, yet flexible curriculum to meet these various needs within the economic ability of the community.

This booklet has been prepared as a reference to assist students with the design of their academic program. It also contains an overview of academic procedures, such as requirements for graduation, description of courses, and counseling services.

School counselors will assist students in selecting courses based on their individual plans and BHS graduation requirements. This booklet should be reviewed before any scheduling conference. Parents are welcome to meet with their child and counselor during the scheduling conference.

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Table of ContentsSCHOOL PHILOSOPHY..................................................................................................2HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (140 Credits* **)..............................4VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS & 21ST CENTURY LIFE SKILLS. 4SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT........................................................................7SCHEDULING GUIDELINES..........................................................................................7 COURSE SELECTION PROCEDURES….......................................................................8GRADING & RANKING………………………………………………………………………. 9 INTERLASTIC ATHLETICS AND STUDENT EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ELIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (NJSIAA RULES AND REGULATION)………………… 9NCAA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE ATHLETICS...........................10WEIGHTED COURSES.................................................................................................12CURRICULUM...............................................................................................................13ADVANCED PLACEMENT© AND COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES..................................16ENGLISH.......................................................................................................................19SOCIAL STUDIES.........................................................................................................23SCIENCE.......................................................................................................................27MATHEMATICS.............................................................................................................30WORLD LANGUAGES...................................................................................................34BUSINESS EDUCATION...............................................................................................37INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY........................................................................................40HOME TECHNOLOGY..................................................................................................42FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS...................................................................................43PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH................................................................................47APPENDIX - AP SUMMER ASSIGNMENT RREFERENCE………………………..........APPENDIX - SAMPLE AP SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS……………………………………

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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (140 Credits* **)

Subject Years CreditsPhysical Education/HealthEnglish (includes English I, II, III, IV)Mathematics (includes Algebra I, Geometry)Science(Biology Life Science, Physical Science +Addt’l Lab) Social Studies (World History, US I & II)World LanguagesVisual/Performing Arts21st Century Life & Career/Career – Technical EducationPersonal Finance Freshmen Experience Additional Credits in Electives/Majors

MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

4 years4 years3 years3 years3 years1 year1 year1 year½ year½ year

20 20 15 15 15 5 5 5 2.5 2.5 35

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COURSES MEETING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

It is important to note that one course may not be used to meet requirements in two areas, such as Visual and Performing Art and 21st Century Life and Careers. For example, a student cannot take Photography I and have it meet both the Visual and Performing Art and 21st Century Life and Careers requirement. However, if a student took Photography 2, then this second five credit course could meet the other category requirement.

Freshmen Experience/Personal Finance may only be used for meeting the personal finance requirement; a student will still need to take a 21st Century Life and Careers Course.

VISUAL PERFORMING ARTS 21ST CENTURY LIFE SKILLSArt – Studio Art AccountingCrafts – Pottery Introduction to BusinessDrawing & Painting I & II Introduction to MarketingChamber Choir Entrepreneurship - CAD I, IIConcert Choir Web Design - Yearbook Band KeyboardingCAD I, II Digital Photo I & II

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Music Theory Foods 1, 2, HeritageDigital Photo I & II 21 Century Life SkillsYearbook (2017, 2018) Structured Learning Experience

Standardized Testing Requirements for High School Graduation

PARCC assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics will be administered in grades 9 through 11.Tests are aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) for each grade level. PARCC exams will be administered in the spring of the school year.

In 9th, 10th, and 11th grade, students will take the PARCC assessments in Language Arts and Mathematics (Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2). Successful completion of these assessments is a requirement for a high school diploma. Students who fail any section of the assessment should speak with their school counselor about whether a substitute assessment or a portfolio appeal is possible.

Students in tenth grade and eleventh grade will take the PSAT free of charge on a Wednesday in October and receive a preliminary score they would expect to see on the SAT. Student may use their PSAT results to see their potential to take AP courses, as well as qualify for the National Merit Scholarship competition in junior year. Juniors, in addition to taking the PARCC assessments in Language Arts and Mathematics, should also prepare to take the SAT and/or ACT for the first time during the spring of their junior year.

Ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade students who need remediation based on their performance in class and/or any of these assessments will also be assigned to classes to help them master the core content standards and succeed on the PARCC assessments.

Students graduating as members of the classes of 2018 through 2019 can meet graduation assessment requirements through a variety of ways, including: (1) Achieving passing scores on certain PARCC assessments; (2) Achieving certain scores on alternative assessments such as the SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer; or (3) The submission by the district of a student portfolio through the Department’s portfolio appeals process. (Special Education students whose Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) specify an alternative way to demonstrate proficiencies will continue to follow the graduation requirements set forth in their IEPs.) The Class of 2020 can demonstrate graduation assessment proficiency through the same alternative means as those in the Classes of 2016 through 2019, provided that students in the Class of 2020 take all PARCC assessments associated with the high-school level courses for which they were eligible*, as of the effective date of when the amendments were adopted by the State Board of Education. For the Class of 2021 and thereafter, students who have not demonstrated proficiency on the ELA 10 and Algebra 1 assessments, and have taken all PARCC assessments associated with the high-school level courses for which they were eligible*, can demonstrate graduation assessment proficiency by meeting the criteria of the portfolio appeals process.

* “Eligible” is defined as a student who is enrolled in a high-school level course for which there is a PARCC test. This includes all of these courses: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, ELA 9, ELA 10, and ELA 11.

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NGSS – STATEWIDE SCIENCE ASSESSMENT FOR GRADE 11. A COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE EXAM.(PENDING NJDOE MANDATE)

FOR THE CLASSES OF 2019, 2020

English Language Arts MathematicsPARCC ELA Grade 9 >= 750 (Level 4) or PARCC Algebra I >= 750 (Level 4)

or PARCC ELA Grade 10 >=750 (Level 4) or PARCC Geometry >= 725 (Level 3)

or PARCC ELA Grade 11 >= 725 (Level 3) or PARCC Algebra II >= 725 (Level 3)

or SAT Reading* >= 400 or SAT Math* >= 400 or ACT Reading or ACT PLAN Reading >= 16 or

ACT or ACT PLAN Math>= 16 or

Accuplacer Write Placer >= 6 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra >= 76 or

PSAT10 Reading or PSAT/NMSQT Reading** >=40 or PSAT10 Reading or PSAT/NMSQT Reading*** >=22 or

PSAT10 Math or PSAT/NMSQT Math**>= 40 orPSAT10 Math or PSAT/NMSQT Math*** >=22 or

ACT Aspire Reading >= 422 or ACT Aspire Math >= 422 or ASVAB-AFQT Composite >=31 or ASVAB-AFQT Composite >=31 or Meet the Criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal

Meet the Criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal

ATTENDANCERegular and punctual attendance, as specified by Butler Board of Education Policy #5200, and described in the Butler High School Code of Conduct/Student Handbook, is a requirement for graduation. All students would be familiar and compliant with these policies and procedures.

CLASS ELIGIBILITYAny student who fails to earn passing grades in their core/required subjects will be retained at their current grade level. Students who fail any of their major subjects are required to independently register and attend summer school classes, in an approved summer school program, during the summer immediately following the regular school year of the failure. Students are expected to successfully complete their summer school classes and regain grade

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level status prior to the beginning of the new school year. Summer school grades will count toward BHS graduation requirements, but will not be calculated in a student’s grade point average (GPA).

All students in grades 9 and 10 must be enrolled in a minimum of 8 class periods daily (40 credits minimum). Students in grades 11 and 12 must be enrolled in a minimum of 7 class periods daily (35 credits minimum). Students in grade 11 must have earned a minimum of 80 credits prior to September 1st of their junior year. Students who have not earned 80 credits by this date may not request a study hall.

In order for any student to attain graduation status, request Senior Programs or enjoy senior privileges, they must earn a minimum of 100 credits, as described in this Program of Study, prior September 1st of their senior year.

It is the responsibility of the student to enroll, and earn credit, in sufficient courses required for graduation, college acceptance/requirements, and NCAA eligibility for college athletics. If any deficiency is noted, students should make an appointment to see their school counselor immediately.

SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENTThe School Counseling Department at Butler High School is designed to help students

with academic, vocational and personal planning. School counselors discuss matters of importance with students that will help insure a successful four years at Butler High School in addition to helping the student plan for post-high school years. Students and parents are encouraged to request appointments as needed.

The School Counseling Department provides many resources that assist students in career exploration and development. Information is available about employment opportunities, scholarships, financial aid, and making college selections. The Guidance website is updated on a regular basis. Parents who are enrolled in the Naviance program will receive timely information on PSAT, SAT, college selection and the college process via e-mail. Parents are urged to enroll in Naviance by contacting their child’s counselor. The website announces college visitations, testing dates, new program information, scholarship and career opportunities. Information is also provided on the guidance bulletin board located in the hallway outside of the Guidance Office. The School Counseling Department goal is to help the student succeed in school, to assist the student in making personal adjustment, and to aid with future plans.

SCHEDULING GUIDELINES

Master Schedule Process and Schedule ChangesThe Butler High School master schedule is custom designed by the accumulated course requests of every student during the spring scheduling process. While course requests may not be met, every attempt will be made to accommodate student requests. Considering the personalized nature of the scheduling process, parents and students must consider all graduation requirements and post-secondary plans when selecting courses for the subsequent school year. Schedule change policies and procedures will be strictly complied with after the

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course selection process is complete. Once the fall semester has begun, students will be expected to follow the schedule provided.

Course RequestsAll students are scheduled for the subsequent year’s program during the spring semester. During scheduling conferences, counselors will review placement recommendations with the student and parents. Student placement into course levels is governed by:

current grade level successful completion of prerequisite courses enrollment in co-requisite courses (where applicable) requisite course placement criteria teacher recommendation satisfactory/timely completion of summer assignments and/or requirements

Students are not permitted to schedule two subjects, one prerequisite to the other, during the same school year (i.e. Spanish I and Spanish II, or Algebra I and Algebra II). Under certain circumstances, permission may be granted by the principal for a student to double up in a particular area, according to the individual's needs.

COURSE SELECTION PROCEDURESGroup MeetingsThroughout the school year, school counselors will meet with large groups of students to distribute and explain scheduling materials. Following these meetings, students should discuss graduation requirements and post-secondary plans with their parents in preparation for an individual scheduling conference.

Individual Scheduling ConferencesDuring the spring semester each student will meet with their counselor to plan a schedule for the following school year. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend this conference.During this conference:

credits and graduation requirements shall be reviewed post-secondary plans are discussed course placement recommendations are discussed subsequent school year course requests are finalized.

Course WithdrawalsAny student who changes his/her schedule after Marking Period 1 will receive a grade of WP (Withdrawn Passing) or WF (Withdrawn Failing) for the course(s) from which he/she is exiting. This grade will reflect the student’s status in the exited course(s) at the time of the schedule change. This grade will appear on report cards and transcripts and will be for informational purposes, but will not be used in the computation of class rank. All course withdrawals must be discussed with the parent, and approved by the teacher, department supervisor, school counselor, and administration.A student who withdraws from a course prior to its completion will not receive any partial credit and will not be eligible to make credit up in summer school. No student will be able to withdraw from a course from which they have been admitted into via the placement review (over-ride) procedure.

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Schedule Change of Policy and ProceduresOnce schedules are completed and distributed to students, they are considered final and cannot be changed. Under certain circumstances, some issues may need to be corrected. Counselors will be available to make these corrections during the first two weeks that school is in session. The circumstances include:

1. An error has been made in scheduling or not scheduling a student for a particular course.

2. A senior student failed a course and needs to be rescheduled for that course in order to have the opportunity to graduate with his / her class. Any underclassman failure must be made up in summer school or in the following school year.

Request for Entry into Additional Courses/Minimum Course LoadBecause of the difficulty of making up work which has been covered in a class, a student may not enter a course after the10th school day that the course is in session. In very unusual circumstances, where graduation requirements must be met or a definite hardship would be experienced by the student, the student may request to enter a class by preparing a written petition outlining all the arguments for a waiver of policy. The petition will be reviewed by a committee consisting of the teacher, department supervisor, counselor, and principal; and if a waiver is granted, it will be the student's responsibility to independently complete all back assignments within two weeks of entry or a date stipulated in a contract developed between the student and teacher. In the event of any late entry, the student enters with an incomplete for the work covered and is responsible for make up as stated.

College Preparatory ProgramsStudents who plan to go to college should be ready to complete the academic subjects which are required for college entrance. Entrance requirements vary from college to college. These requirements are usually referred to in terms of College Units. One College Unit is granted for each year of a college accepted subject which has been successfully completed in high school. Four year colleges usually require a minimum of sixteen College Units for admission. These units are required by most colleges in the following subject areas:

Course Years ExamplesEnglish 4 Courses taken at CP level or higherWorld Language 2-4 Concentration in one languageMathematics 3-4 Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-calculus, Calculus,

Geometry, Science 3-4 Biology, Biology II, Chemistry, Physics,

Physiology, AP SciencesSocial Studies 3-4 World History, US History I and II, Electives, Fine, Practical, and Performing Arts

2 Art 1, Band, Choir

Courses noted on the table above note broadly based requirements. Specific colleges and 9

majors may call for heavier admission requirements. It is essential that students refer to college catalogs to determine exact admission requirements. School counselors are available to guide students through this procedure. Students are encouraged to take a well-rounded academic program that includes electives in the Business, Fine, Practical and Performing Arts Departments.

GRADING AND RANKINGGRADE EQUIVALENTS

A = 95 - 100A- = 90 - 94

B+ = 87 - 89B = 83 - 86B- = 80 - 82

C+ = 77 - 79C = 73 - 76C- = 70 - 72

D = 65 - 69F = 64-below

COMPUTATION OF QUALITY POINT AVERAGE AND RANK:Grades are weighted whereby letter grades are converted to quality points according to the following scale: Regular courses = 1.0 Honors courses = 1.2

AP courses = 1.4

GRADING SCALE QUALITY POINTS

Regular Courses Honors Courses AP Courses

A (95-100) 4.0 4.80 5.60

A- (90-94) 3.8 4.56 5.32

B+ (87-89) 3.5 4.20 4.90

B (83-86) 3.0 3.60 4.20

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B- (80-82) 2.8 3.36 3.92

C+ (77-79) 2.5 3.00 3.50

C (73-76) 2.0 2.40 2.80

C- (70-72) 1.8 2.16 2.52

D (65-69) 1.0 1.20 1.40

F (64--below) 0.0 0.00 0.00

The factors considered in computing Class Rank are: Grades earned in the course, level of the course and credits designated for the course.

NCAA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE ATHLETICSThere are stringent eligibility requirements for any student who plans to compete on a college level in any Division I or Division II athletic program. The specifics of these guidelines may be found on the internet at (www.eligibilitycenter.org). All potential college athletes are urged to complete an NCAA Clearing House application at the beginning of their junior year.Division III and NAIA schools do not require NCAA Clearing House eligibility.

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Grade 9

_____1. Study/Lunch

_____2. English I

_____3. Phys Ed/Health

_____4. World History

_____5. Biology I –or- Life Science

_____6. Mathematics

_____7. 21ST Century orFine Arts

_____8. World Language

_____9. Freshmen Experience/Personal Finance

Grade 11

_____1. Study/Lunch

_____2. English III

_____3. Phys Ed/Health

_____4. U. S. History II

_____5. Physics–or- Physical

_____6. Mathematics

_____7. Elective

_____8. Elective

_____9. Elective

Grade 10

_____1. Study/Lunch

_____2. English II

_____3. Phys Ed/Health

_____4. U. S. History I

_____5. Chem.–or-Earth–or-Bio II

_____6. Mathematics

_____7. 21st Century or Fine Arts/World Language

_____8. Elective or World Language

_____9. Elective

Grade 12

_____1. Study/Lunch

_____2. English IV

_____3. Physical Ed./Health

_____4. Elective

_____5. Elective

_____6. Elective

_____7. Elective

_____8. Elective

_____9. Elective

WEIGHTED COURSESAll courses offered at Butler High School are classified according to one of three

categories and a weighted value is assigned to that category for the purpose of determining grade point average (GPA) and class rank. The categories, their definitions and their respective weighted values are as follows:

College-Level CoursesThese consist of all courses in which students do college level work and may receive

college credit for the course or subsequent advanced placement testing. The weighted value for these courses is 1.4.These courses are:

AP American History I & IIAP Chemistry (offered during the 1819SY)AP BiologyAP CalculusAP Literature and CompositionAP Language and CompositionAP Physics (offered alternating years)AP PsychologyPhysiology(Dual Enrollment weight 1.2)AP Statistics

Honors CoursesThese consist of all Honors program courses, and advanced elective courses. The

weighted value of these courses is 1.2.These courses are:

English I HonorsEnglish II HonorsWorld History HonorsBiology HonorsChemistry HonorsPhysics HonorsGeometry HonorsAlgebra II/Trigonometry HonorsPre-calculus HonorsCalculus HonorsFrench IV HonorsSpanish IV Honors

High School Level and College Preparatory (CP) CoursesThese consist of the remaining courses contained in the Butler High School Program of Studies. The weighted value of these courses is 1.0.

CURRICULUM9 10 11 12

004 English Lab x005 English I x007 English I CP x006 English I Honors (1.2 weight) x012 ESL x x x x015 English II x016 English II Honors (1.2 weight) x017 English II CP x025 English III x026 English Lit & Composition AP (1.4 weight) x027 English III CP x035 English IV x

036 English Language & Composition AP (1.4 weight) x

037 English IV CP x040 Creative Writing x x x x047 Evolution of Cinema (1 Sem.)

x049 Evolution of Cinema II (1 Sem.) x

101 World History CP x102 World History x105 World History Honors (1.2 weight) x131 US History I CP x132 US History I x135 US History I AP (1.4 weight) x141 US History II CP x

142 US History II x145 US History II AP (1.4 weight) x151 Sociology x154 Psychology AP (1.4 weight) x

x155 Psychology CP x x156 Civil/Criminal Law x x159 Micro/Macro Economics x x x

210 Biology Honors (6 credits) (1.2 weight) x212 Biology CP (6 credits) x216 Earth Science x217 Life Science x218 Physical Science x x219 Chemistry CP x220 Chemistry Honors (6 credits) (1.2 weight) x

222 Chemistry AP (6 credits) (1.4 weight) x x240 Physics AP (6 credits) (1.4 weight) x x243 Physics CP (6 credits) x x245 Physics Honors (6 credits) (1.2 weight) x x251 Biology II CP (6 credits) x x254 Physiology (6) (1.2 weight) x x

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255 Biology AP (6) (1.4 weight) x x256 Marine Biology CP x x257 Human Genetics/Ethics CP x x

302 Algebra I CP x303 Algebra I x304 Geometry x305 Algebra II x311 Geometry Honors (1.2 weight) x x312 Geometry CP x321 Algebra II Honors (1.2 weight) x x322 Algebra II CP x323 Selected Topics in Math x323A Selected Topics in Math CP x331 Pre-Calculus Honors (1.2 weight) x x332 Pre-Calculus CP x x333 Calculus Honors (1.2 weight) x342 Calculus AP (1.4 weight) x343 Statistics AP (1.4 weight) x x x370 Mathematics Lab x380 Intro Computer Science x x x x

401 French I x403 French II x405 French III x407 French IV Honors (1.2weight) x421 Spanish I x423 Spanish II x425 Spanish III x430 Spanish IV Honors (1.2 weight) x428 Conversational Spanish x x

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071 Freshmen Experience/Personal Finance x355 Web Design x x x x510 Intro to Business x x x x

515 Intro to Marketing/Management Ed. x x x530 Entrepreneurship/Business x x535 Sports & Entertainment Marketing x x570 Word Processing (1 Sem.) x x x x

x x511 Accounting x x x

636 Computer Aided Drawing x x x638 Computer Aided Drawing II x x650 Digital Photography I x x x x655 Digital Photography II x x x670 VoTech x x

701 Art x x x x702 Contemporary Crafts x x x703 Drawing & Painting I x x x704 Drawing & Painting II x x705 Pottery x x x707 Studio Art x080 Yearbook x x x x

726 Foods I x x x x728 Foods II x x x730 Heritage Foods x x___________________________________________________________________________

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741 Concert Choir x x x x745 Chamber Choir x x x x746 Good As Gold x x x x 751 Band x x x x752 Music Theory x x x x753 Instrumental Instruction x x x x

810 Phys Ed 9 (3.75 cr.) x811 Phys Ed 9 (3.0 cr.) x805 Phys Ed 11/12 (3.75 cr.) x x807 Phys Ed 11/12 (3.0 cr.) x x812 Phys Ed 10 (3.75 cr.) x813 Phys Ed 10 (3.0 cr.) x817 Health 9 (1.25 cr.) x819 Health 9 (1.0 cr.) x821 D.E. 10 (1.25 cr.) x823 D.E. 10 (1.0 cr.) x825 Health 11 & 12 (1.25 cr.) x x

827 Health 11 & 12 (1.0 cr.) x x

901 Study/Lunch x x x x

ADVANCED PLACEMENT© and COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES

The Advanced Placement (AP) Program and College Level Courses give students an opportunity to pursue college level studies while still in secondary school and to receive advanced placement credit. The program in Butler High School presently provides courses and examinations in nine introductory college areas of study. The program is open to students who might welcome the challenge and the numerous benefits of undertaking Advanced Placement study. Any student who wishes to take an Advance Placement Course must complete the summer assignment for that course. Specific requirements for summer assignments shall be issued by each AP teacher. This assignment will be submitted to the teacher by the third week of August. Failure to complete and submit the assignment will result in the student being removed from the Advanced Placement Course.

AP LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION Grade: 11 Credits: 5Course #036 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.4Text: NonePrerequisite: Minimum final average of 87 in English II Honors; or minimum final average of 90 in English II CP; teacher recommendation; successful completion of an in-class multiple choice and essay test administered in the spring of the sophomore year; and successful completion and submission of summer assignment.Course Description: The Advanced Placement Language and Composition course engages students in becoming both skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. This is a college- level course with a curriculum approved by The College Board. The course allows students to write in a variety of forms concerning a variety of topics. The AP Language and Composition course emphasizes the intense application of the writing process, a wide-ranging vocabulary, and effective interpretation of literary material.

AP ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITION Grade: 12 Credits: 5Course #026 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.4Text: NonePrerequisite: Teacher recommendation; minimum final average of 85 in AP English Language, or 90 in English III CP; successful completion and submission of summer assignment.Course Description: Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition is a college-level course with a curriculum approved by The College Board. The course covers the study and practice of writing and the study of literature. Writing assignments focus on the critical analysis of literature and include essays in exposition and argument, personal narrative, and the writing of stories, poems or plays. Reading literary works containing universal themes and studying the individual work, its language, characters, action, and themes are also included in the course.

AP US HISTORY I & II Grades 10 and 11 Credits: 5Course # 135-145 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.4Text: The American PageantPrerequisite: Teacher recommendation and completion and submission of summer assignment.Course Description: The Advanced Placement Program in American History is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in American History. The program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those of full-year introductory college courses. Students should learn to assess historical materials – their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance – and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. The ad-vanced placement American History course of study is a two year program designed for motivated students seeking an advanced program of studies and the possibility of college credit. Both AP American History courses require summer reading and writing assignments. Testing of these readings occurs during the first class meetings. The course of study is sequential and it is strongly suggested that students select both years in order to properly prepare for the national exam. The A.P. History exam is given in May of Junior Year.

AP CHEMISTRY OFFERED DURING 1920SY)

Grades: 11 and 12 Credits: 6

Course #222 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.4Text: Chemistry Principles and Practice; Roger Goode, Mercer 2nd EditionPrerequisite: Minimum final average of 85 in Chemistry Honors; 85% in Algebra II Honors; teacher recommendation, successful completion and submission of summer assignment. Course Description: AP Chemistry is a college level program that follows the Advanced Placement syllabus published by the College Entrance Examination Board. The course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first

college year. Topics include states and structure of matter, reactions, and descriptive chemistry. A series of laboratory and research projects will supplement instruction.

AP CALCULUS Grades:12 Credits: 5Course #342 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.4Text: Calculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic: AP edition, PearsonPrerequisite: Minimum final average of 80 in Precalculus Honors or 95 in Precalculus CP, teacher recommendation, successful completion and submission of summer assignment.

AP BIOLOGY Grades: 11 and 12 Credits: 6Course #255 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.4Text: Campbell Biology, 10th Edition, 2014 PearsonPrerequisite: Minimum of 80 final average in Chemistry Honors; teacher recommendation; and successful completion and submission of summer assignment.Course Description: The Advanced Placement Program in Biology follows the syllabus published by the College Entrance Examination Board. The course covers four broad areas which include:

1. The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life.2. Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce, and to maintain dynamic homeostasis.3. Living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and respond to information essential to life processes.4. Biological systems interact, and these systems and their interactions possess

complex properties.

Each of these sections will also include required laboratory experiences. This course exceeds the requirements of the syllabus of any college for freshman biology.

AP PHYSICS ( NOT OFFERED DURING 1920SY)

Grade: 12 Credits: 5

Course #240 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.4Text: Fundamentals of Physics, Halliday 6th ed.Prerequisite: Minimum final average of 80 in Physics or Algebra II CP or H Precalculus; teacher recommendation; and successful completion and submission of summer assignment. Co-requisite-Calculus.Course Description: This course provides a systematic introduction to the main principles of mechanics and emphasizes the development of conceptual understanding and problem-solving ability using algebra, trigonometry and basic calculus. The concepts of basic derivatives and integrals are covered during the first few weeks of the school year. In most colleges this is a one semester course including a laboratory component. This course provides the foundation in physics for students in the science fields.

Students are eligible to earn three college credits from the New Jersey Institute of Technology upon successful completion of the course. NJIT charges a discounted tuition for these credits.

AP PSYCHOLOGY Grade: 12 Credits: 5Course #154 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.4Text: Myers’ Psychology, David Myers 9th Ed.Prerequisite: Minimum final average of 85 in Psychology CP and/or minimum final average of 85 in related AP course; teacher recommendation; and successful completion and submission

of summer assignment.Course Description: AP Psychology is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. Students will also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice.

PHYSIOLOGY HNRS. Grades: 11 and 12 Credits: 6

Course #254 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.2Text: Vander’s Human Physiology, McGraw HillPrerequisite: Minimum final average 75 in Chemistry Honors or 85 in Chemistry CP; teacher recommendation; and successful completion and submission of summer assignment.Course Description: This course covers the structure and biochemistry of the human body. Each system of the body is studied in detail, and its relation to the whole organism is stressed. Appropriate laboratory experiments in biochemistry and dissection are used to supplement the class work, with a detailed dissection of the fetal pig illustrating all of the body systems included in the course. Physiology is recommended for the serious biology student. Students are eligible to receive 3 credits from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

AP STATISTICS Grades: 10, 11 and 12 Credits: 5Course #343 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.4Text: The practice of Statistics, 5th Edition, 2014 BFWPrerequisite: Successful completion of a second course in Algebra(Algebra 2 – minimum grade 90, Algebra 2 Honors-minimum grade 80) or takenConcurrently with A2 Honors (minimum Geometry grade 85)Course Description: This course covers the following general topics of study: “exploring data”, “planning and design of a study”, “anticipating patterns” and “statistical inference”. The class has required projects that require students to design surveys and experiments, gather data, analyze the data numerically and graphically and apply inferential statistics to draw conclusions for a population. Students will write formal reports on their project using statistical language.

ENGLISH

INTRODUCTIONThe goal of the English Department is to help our students mature as fully as possible in

their language skills. We have developed a curriculum that provides wide opportunities to select courses that are stimulating and academically rigorous to the needs and aspirations of the students. Summer reading is required.

The curriculum in the English program offers a heavy concentration for reading and writing. The literature forming the content of each course has been selected for its accepted excellence and for its appeal. The abundant writing in each course will flow largely from the books read and addresses the skills required to be a successful writer of analysis, exposition, and persuasion. Intensive vocabulary work is part of each English course.

Our most proficient and aggressive students should pursue a program of advanced and honors courses, culminating in Advanced Placement English Language and Literature courses and the Advanced Placement tests taken in May. Advanced Placement English courses prepare students in the critical reading, analytical, and writing skills measured on the national AP tests.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LAB Grade: 10-12 Credits: 5Course # 004 Full Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: NonePrerequisite: Teacher recommendation based on testing. Course Description: This course is required for sophomores who need to reinforce requisite language skills required to pass the PARCC assessment. The course will supplement the student’s regular language arts course. The topics of study will vary to meet the needs of the individual student and class.

ENGLISH I Grade: 9 Credits: 5Course #005 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Elements of Literature, Third Course, Holt RhinehartPrerequisite: None Course Description: English I assists the ninth grader in meeting the requirements of a new environment. Throughout the freshman year in English I, direction is received in setting the pattern of work for the four years of high school. The teacher of English I encourages the student to look upon the first year in high school as an opportunity to develop a considerable measure of independence in school work. The focus is on improvement of language skills, writing skills, and vocabulary as well as preparation for the PARCC. Throughout the year, great emphasis is placed upon the development of reading skills through short stories, poetry, dramas, and informational text. Vocabulary, paragraph writing, and acceptable usage in both speech and writing are taught in context of the reading and writing assignments.

ENGLISH I CP Grade: 9 Credits: 5Course 003 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Elements of Literature, third Course, Holt RhinehartPrerequisite: A review of PARCC Assessment scores combined with current 8th grade marking period grades and appropriate reading and writing levels and English teacher recommendationCourse Description: Students in this course are introduced to the work ethic and independent goal-setting fundamentals of the college-bound students.  The focus is on improvement of language skills, writing skills, and vocabulary as well as preparation for the PARCC and the SAT.   Throughout the year, great emphasis is placed upon the development of reading skills through short stories, poetry, dramas, and informational text. Vocabulary, paragraph writing, and acceptable usage in both speech and writing are taught in context of the reading and writing assignments.

ENGLISH I HONORS Grades: 9 Credits: 5Course #006 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.2Text: Elements of Literature, Third Course, Holt RhinehartPrerequisite: A review of PARCC Assessment scores combined with current 8th grade marking period grades and appropriate reading and writing levels and English teacher recommendation.

Course Description: Students in this course focus on meeting the requirements and challenges of a high school curriculum at an accelerated pace. Throughout freshman year in English I Honors, students receive the direction that will set the pattern for this caliber of class for four years of high school. Students are expected to master the fundamentals of composition writing, to polish grammar skills and to widen their vocabulary base within the context of their varied reading and writing assignments. Literature is studied for the purpose of developing judgment, broadening perception, improving comprehension, and fostering language skills. Examples of the four literary genres (short stories, nonfiction, poetry, and plays) are presented. Library and research skills are also reinforced in preparation for writing a research paper. In addition to the core curriculum, additional books, both fiction and nonfiction and projects will supplement class discussions and expository writing. This course emphasizes the improvement in all areas of communication skills at a challenging pace.

ESL Grades: 9-12 Credits: 5Course #012 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: NonePrerequisite: NoneCourse Description: ESL instruction is provided for English language learners. Intensive drills are practiced in all four language skills with special emphasis on reading and writing. Students participate one period a day five days a week until they demonstrate proficiency to succeed in the mainstream.

ENGLISH II Grades: 10 Credits: 5Course #015 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Elements of Literature, Fifth Course, Holt RhinehartPrerequisite: NoneCourse Description: English II students strive for improvement in reading comprehension, effective writing, vocabulary, and grammar. The American literature studied is for the purpose of developing judgment and widening perception. Reading selections are those that help the student to understand American cultural heritage. Such authors as Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Hawthorne, Melville, Whitman, Steinbeck, Faulkner, Fitzgerald are read. A great emphasis is placed on the continuing development of writing skills.

ENGLISH II HONORS Grades: 9 Credits: 5Course #016 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.2Text: Elements of Literature, Fifth Course, Holt RhinehartPrerequisite: Minimum final average of 85 in Honors English Honors I, teacher recommendation.Course Description: This honors course encourages the student to improve composition skills, with emphasis placed on answering essay questions such as those found on the SAT's. Literature is studied for the purpose of developing judgment, widening perception, improving comprehension, and fostering language skills. Fiction and nonfiction selections, from early America to the present, are intended to help students understand their American heritage as well as key periods in the development of American literature. Students also reinforce library skills with the aim of having them write a research paper. Additional outside readings are required to supplement class discussions and expository writing. Also, students research the various time periods in the areas of art, politics, economics, etc. in order to understand the changing values and ideas expressed in American literature. Additionally students learn to expand their analytical writing skills in both expository and persuasive writing.

ENGLISH II CP Grades: 10 Credits: 5Course #017 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Elements of Literature, Fifth Course, Holt Rhinehart

Prerequisite: Minimum final average of 80 in English I CP; teacher recommendation.Course Description: Students in this course are introduced to the work ethic and independent goal-setting fundamentals of the college-bound students. The focus is on improvement of language skills, writing skills, and vocabulary as well as preparation for the HSPA and the SAT.

Improvement of reading skills is accomplished through an in-depth study of American literature selections, including such authors as Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville, Whitman, Steinbeck, and Fitzgerald. Fiction and nonfiction selections are utilized from the earliest days of the New World through the modern era to help students understand and appreciate the American heritage. To improve writing skills, emphasis is placed on answering essay questions of the type asked on both the SAT and PARCC. A research paper is used to reinforce library and internet sources of information. Additional outside readings are required that supplement class discussions and expository writing.

ENGLISH III Grades: 11 Credits: 5Course #025 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Elements of Literature, Sixth Course, Holt RhinehartPrerequisite: teacher recommendation.Course Description: This general English III course is designed to help with further develop-ment of basic language skills. Students will write compositions that involve good style. Emphasis is placed on various kinds of vocabulary and analyzing British literature. Improvement of reading skills is accomplished through a study of such authors as Chaucer, Donne, Milton, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats, Browning, Swift, Pope, Blake, and Shakespeare.

ENGLISH III CP Grades: 11 Credits: 5Course #027 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Elements of Literature, Sixth Course, Holt RhinehartPrerequisite: Minimum final average of 80 in English II CP; teacher recommendation.Course Description: Students in this course focus on the improvement of language skills, writing skills, and vocabulary. Improvement of reading comprehension skills is accomplished through an in-depth study of British literature, including such authors as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Donne, Milton, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats, Browning, Tennyson, Wolfe, Thomas, Lawrence, Auden, and Pope. The development of writing skills centers on the areas of description, criticism, and interpretation. In addition, students focus upon skills necessary in writing essay responses to questions on college applications. A major emphasis is placed on preparing students to take the Scholastic Aptitude tests (SATs).

ENGLISH IV Grades: 12 Credits: 5Course #035 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Elements of Literature, World Course, Holt RhinehartPrerequisite: teacher recommendation.Course Description: This general English IV course is designed to help with further develop-ment of basic language skills. Students write compositions that involve good style. Research skills are reinforced with the writing of a term paper. World literature is covered in this course. Emphasis is also placed on vocabulary development.

ENGLISH IV CP Grades: 12 Credits: 5

Course #037 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Elements of Literature, World Course, Holt RhinehartPrerequisite: Minimum final average of 80 in English III; teacher recommendation.Course Description: Students in this course will focus on college essay writing, SAT writing prompts, SAT/ACT practice during the first marking period. The course will focus on the improvement of language skills, composition, and vocabulary. Vocabulary study includes the study of the development of the English language as well as an attempt to increase the student’s store of words in Greek and Latin. Improvement of reading comprehension skills are accomplished through the study of world literature including such authors as: Shakespeare, Chekhov, Kafka, Dante, Ibsen, Camus, Cervantes, Pirandello, Sophocles, Plato, Joyce, Aristotle, Tolstoy, Flaubert, and Guy de Mauppasant. Improvement of composition, definition, autobiography, criticism, and research papers is also accomplished. The research paper will encompass writing technique, thematic research, development of a thesis, proper format utilizing MLA, and proper documentation. Students will be given outside reading lists to supplement their reading and assigned papers on books selected.

CREATIVE WRITING Grades: 9-12 Credits: 5Course #040 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: NoneCourse Description: This course is students who wish to explore and develop techniques of writing. Poetry, short stories, and plays are used as models for student work. Students write in class and at home on a regular basis. Emphasis is placed on workshop and revision of writing pieces. The best work is collected into a literary arts magazine and produced online.

EVOLUTION OF CINEMA Grades: 12 Credits: 2.5Course #047 Semester Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: NoneCourse Description: The purpose of this course is to give students an introduction to the history of film. Students will learn the basics of film and the history and evolution of cinema. Films will be viewed according to thematic units, and students will analyze how different filmmakers work within the genres. Included in the course will be a major movie project that profiles specific film classics as well as noteworthy actors and directors. Students will reflect on movies and their importance within society.EVOLUTION OF CINEMA II Grades: 12 Credits: 2.5Course #049 Semester Course Weighted Value: 1Text: NonePrerequisite: Evolution of CinemaEvolution of Cinema II is a continuation and practical application of Evolution of Cinema. Students will be learning about independent films and documentaries and then applying this to the process of making their own movie. They will learn to make a storyboard, a script, and a timeline for their work. They will also learn how to work together to create their film.

SOCIAL STUDIES

INTRODUCTIONThe Social Studies department’s curriculum offers the student an opportunity to

concentrate on a chronological study of American History. In all courses, there will be a

concentration on the student's reading and writing development and on the development of literary skills in research.

Students are required to take three years of History--one year of World History and two years of American History. The World History course should be taken in the freshman year. The American History I course should be taken in the sophomore year and the American History II course in the junior year. A World History course should be completed prior to taking an American History course. Students who have shown high aptitude in Social Studies by doing extremely well in World History will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement History levels.

Honors and Advanced Placement courses require considerable diligence on the part of the students to excel. They are designed for the purpose of allowing the students to expand their horizons and strive to go beyond simply assimilating material. They will be required to do in-depth research and become more involved in the analysis and evaluation of historical data.

Students planning to major in history in college should consider taking history during each of the four years of high school.

WORLD HISTORY CP Grades: 9 Credits: 5Course #101 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: World History and GeographyPrerequisite: A review of PARCC assessment combined with current 8th grade marking period grades and teacher recommendation.Course Description: College preparatory World History is a course that is designed for the student who plans to further his/her education beyond the secondary level. The class will study European history from Renaissance to World War I. It is a comprehensive study of modern World History. The course will also focus on the relationship between Europe and other parts of the world including the Middle East and the Americas. The material will go beyond the use of just the textbook and notes. The course will look at the study of world history as a constantly evolving area of study in which we will compare European and non-European viewpoints in order to formulate a more complete picture. It will include enrichment activities such as the analysis of primary and secondary source readings, maps to better understand geographic concepts and their effect on world events and videos/DVDs. In addition, students will read historical novels to supplement the curriculum. The course will place a strong emphasis on developing and understanding the people and forces that have shaped world history. A secondary emphasis will be on developing the important writing and research skills that are necessary for a successful college experience. This class is the first in a sequence of courses aimed at a strong preparation for college level work.

WORLD HISTORY Grades: 9 Credits: 5

Course #102 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: World History and GeographyPrerequisite: Teacher recommendationCourse Description: The class will study European history from Renaissance through World War I. The course will also focus on the relationship between Europe and other parts of the world including Africa and the Americas. The material will go beyond the use of just the textbook and notes. It will include enrichment activities such as the analysis of primary and secondary source readings, maps to better understand geographic concepts and their effect on world events and videos/DVDs. The course will look at the study of world history as a constantly evolving area of study in which we will compare European and non-European

viewpoints in order to formulate a more complete picture. This course is designed to prepare the students to enter the study of United States history from the colonial period through reconstruction.

WORLD HISTORY HONORS Grades: 9 Credits: 5Course #105 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.2Text: World History: People and NationsPrerequisite: A review of PARCC assessment combined with current 8th grade marking period grades and teacher recommendation.Course Description: The course stresses an understanding of the events and trends of modern Europe and how they influenced the colonization and development of the Americas. The honors course provides a solid background for those students who intend to enroll in the U.S. History A.P. program. The course concentrates on three major areas: concepts, major historical facts, and historical analysis. The skills necessary for writing thematic essays and document-based essays will be stressed as an integral part of the assessment process. In addition to a required text, students will be assigned several outside readings of significant historical relevance.

Students who successfully complete the course are expected to demonstrate knowledge of basic chronology and of major events and trends from approximately 1350 to 1917. Students will also be able to demonstrate an ability to analyze historical evidence and to express that understanding within the framework of a well-developed essay.

U.S.HISTORY I CP Grades: 10 Credits: 5

Course #131 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: The Americans Prerequisite: Teacher recommendationCourse Description: U.S. History I College Prep presents a chronological study of America from exploration through the period of Reconstruction. The course stresses the political, social, and economic factors that influenced the development of eighteenth and nineteenth century America. This course is designed to provide students with a solid background for the continued study of history.

Students use an inquiry approach to studying history, emphasizing documents, original materials, primary sources, maps etc. Much emphasis is placed upon individual reading and analysis. Students are expected to draw conclusions both orally and in writing. Students will read several historical novels as a complement to the material.

U.S. HISTORY I Grades: 10 Credits: 5Course #132 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: The Americans Prerequisite: Teacher recommendationCourse Description: U.S. History I is a course which presents students with a chronological examination of America from the period of exploration and settlement through the period of Reconstruction. The course stresses the political, social and economic background of America. In addition, the course emphasizes study skills that are useful for developing and understanding of history. Such skills as outlining, map recognition, cause and effect and essay writing are stressed. In addition, students focus on the study of national and world affairs in order to develop a better understanding of the United States and its current place in the world.

U.S. HISTORY II CP Grades: 11 Credits: 5Course #141 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: The Americans Prerequisite: Teacher recommendationCourse Description: U.S. History II College Prep follows the progression of history, maintaining the same chronological sequence as the U. S. History I program. Beginning with the Gilded Age, the students will study the growth and development of America. Woven into the curriculum is an examination of the institutions and principles of the American system of government, as well as an ongoing study of current events.

U.S. HISTORY II Grades: 11 Credits: 5Course #142 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: The Americans Prerequisite: Teacher recommendationCourse Description: U. S. History II continues the progression of American history, maintaining the same chronological sequence as the U. S. History program. Beginning with the Progressive Era and the Spanish-American War, the students will investigate the growth and development of America from the late nineteenth century to the present day. Woven into the curriculum will be an examination of the institutions and principles of the American system of government, as well as an ongoing study of current events.

SOCIOLOGY Grades: 12 Credits: 5

Course #151 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Sociology/The Study of Human RelationshipsPrerequisite: 12th Grade StudentsCourse Description: In this senior elective, students study a series of social problems and matters of concern to themselves and the world around them. Units of study include world cultures and traditions, heredity and environment, social interaction, minority groups, violence, death and dying, dating, marriage and family. A major emphasis is placed on class participation, group projects, and the writing of reaction papers associated with various chapter units.Students will make oral tapings, research community opinion, participate in role-playing situations, and create audio-visual projects on subjects of contemporary concern.

PSYCHOLOGY CP Grades: 11-12 Credits: 5Course #155 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: N/APrerequisite: Minimum final average of 70% in two years of lab science coursesCourse Description: This course introduces students to the workings of the human mind and how it affects behavior. Topics stressed in this course include: personality, motivation and emotions, growth and development, mental health and mental illness, and psychological methods and statistics. The course utilizes experimental techniques throughout the year to enable students to experiment with the concepts being taught.

CIVIL/CRIMINAL LAW Grades: 11-12 Credits: 5Course # 156 Full Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text:Prerequisite: None

Course Description: The law class is an introduction to the basics of law and the legal system. The course is designed to introduce the students to the various facets of law as it affects their everyday lives as well as familiarize them with the workings of our criminal justice system. It aims to give students a better understanding of how law works and better prepare them to face adult responsibilities. Units include school law, constitutional law, criminal law, juvenile justice, torts, contracts and family law. Students have the opportunity to hear speakers who have made careers in the justice system and discuss current issues in the field.

INTRO TO MICRO AND MACRO ECONOMICS Grades: 10-12 Credits: 5Course #159 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Economics: Principles in ActionPrerequisite: NoneCourse Description: Micro-economics is the social science that studies the ways individual economic agents allocate scarce resources to unlimited wants. Topics for the course will includeintroductions to: economic systems, supply and demand, elasticity of supply and demand, pricing, consumer behavior, firm behavior, competition, and domestic markets.

Macroeconomics is the social science that studies the way societies, in the aggregate, allocate scarce resources to unlimited wants. Topics for the course will include introductions to: The Federal Reserve, supply and demand, gross domestic product, inflation, recession, unemployment, aggregate private investment, government fiscal policy, monetary policy, and the effects that each of these have on the nation’s economy.

SCIENCEINTRODUCTION

The Science Department has two major goals: 1) to offer courses that will enable all students to become scientifically literate and concerned individuals able to function confidently in our increasingly technological society; and 2) to give students preparing for professional work in science and related fields a broad background and a depth of understanding in both the physical and life sciences.

LIFE SCIENCE Grade: 9 Credits: 5Course #217 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Biology, Holt Reinhart WinstonPrerequisite: NoneCourse Description: This course investigates the concepts of Biology. Topics such as the chemistry of living things, cells, heredity, biotechnology, ecology, evolution and microbes are discussed. Evaluations will be in the form of portfolios, reviews, quizzes and tests

EARTH SCIENCE Grade: 10 Credits: 5Course #216 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Earth Science, Prentice HallPrerequisite: NoneCourse Description: This course investigates the concepts of Earth Science. Topics such as Mapping, Rocks, Minerals, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Weathering, The Water Cycle, and Astronomy are discussed. Evaluations will be in the form of portfolios, reviews, quizzes and tests.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE Grade: 11 Credits: 5Course #218 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Physical Science, Prentice HallPrerequisite: noneCourse Description: This course investigates the concepts of Physical Science. Topics such as Matter, Chemical reactions, Motion, Forces, Energy, Sound, Light, Electricity and Magnetism are discussed. Evaluations will be in the form of portfolios, reviews, quizzes and tests.

BIOLOGY I CP Grade: 9 Credits: 6Course #212 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Biology, Glencoe Science/McGraw HillPrerequisite: A review of PARCC assessment scores combined with current 8 th grade marking period grades and science teacher recommendation.Course Description: Biology is the study of living organisms and their vital processes. Concepts such as the scientific method, chemistry of living things, cells, genetics, ecology, biotechnology, evolution and diversity are explored. Laboratory techniques including use of the microscope will be utilized.

BIOLOGY I HONORS Grade: 9 Credits: 6Course #210 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.2Text: Life on Earth, 8th edition, Prentice HallPrerequisite: A review of PARCC assessment scores combined with current 8 th grade marking period grades and science teacher recommendation.Course Description: The Biology I Honors course is an excellent preparation for the advanced sciences offered at Butler High School. This course follows the Biology I course outline. The topics will be presented with more depth requiring the students to understand concepts as well as factual information. The scope of the course is broadened to include advanced topics selected from the Advanced Placement Biology Text. Writing techniques in science are stressed.

CHEMISTRY CP Grade: 10 Credits: 6Course #219 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Modern Chemistry, Holt Reinhart Winston, 2009Prerequisite: Minimum final average of 75 in Algebra I and Biology teacher recommendation.Course Description: What are substances composed of? How are their properties related to their composition? How does one substance interact with another? The study of chemistry attempts to answer these and other similar questions. Emphasis is placed on instructing students in proper laboratory techniques. The use of calculators is encouraged for solving problems. Students taking chemistry are expected to conduct experiments and to submit carefully prepared laboratory reports.

CHEMISTRY HONORS Grade: 10 Credits: 6Course #220 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.2Text: Modern Chemistry, Holt Reinhart Winston, 2009Prerequisite: Minimum final average of 80 in Algebra I and Biology Honors; teacher recommendation.Course Description: What are substances composed of? How are their properties related to their composition? How does one substance interact with another? The study of chemistry attempts to answer these and other similar questions. Emphasis is placed on instructing students in proper laboratory techniques. The use of calculators is encouraged for solving problems. Students taking chemistry are expected to conduct experiments and to submit carefully prepared laboratory reports.

PHYSICS CP Grade: 11 Credits: 6Course #243 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Conceptual Physics, Paul Hewitt, 2006Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry CPCourse Description: Physics CP emphasizes learning the fundamental principles of nature from which concepts can be derived. In reality, the basic laws and rules, if understood, are what students use for the rest of their lives by applying them to a myriad of situations. The course goal is to facilitate students understanding of the rules of nature by learning their foundations, not by learning their mathematical derivations. This course contains a lab component.

PHYSICS HONORS Grade: 11 Credits: 6Course #245 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.2Text: College Physics, Serway/Faughn, 6th editionPrerequisite: Algebra II Honors; teacher recommendationCourse Description: Physics is the study of energy, motion, space, time, light, and electricity. Laboratory investigations are used to discover, explore, or demonstrate various physical phenomena. Labs, lectures, and group activities are interrelated into a unified teaching concept of physics.

BIOLOGY II CP Grade: 11-12 Credits: 6Course #251 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Biology, Glencoe Science/McGraw HillPrerequisite: Teacher recommendationCourse Description: Biology II is the study of human biology including the nervous, skeletal, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory and endocrine systems. Human reproduction and development are also included. The second semester includes the study of ecology. The course includes a laboratory component.

MARINE BIOLOGY CP Grades: 11-12 Credits: 5Course #256 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Intro to Marine Biology. 2nd edition, Thomson-Brook/ColePrerequisite: Successful completion of Biology CP or Biology HonorsCourse Description: Marine Biology is for students interested in learning more about the marine environment. The focus of this class is to understand ways in which marine organisms interact with each other and their physical environment. Topics will include the marine environment and organisms, ecosystems of the ocean, and humans’ relationship to the ocean. Field trips and lab exercises will be incorporated to gain an in-depth understanding of the topics.

HUMAN GENETICS/ETHICAL ISSUES IN SCIENCE CP

Grades: 11-12 Credits: 5

Course #257 Full-Year Course

Weighted Value: 1

Text: Concepts of Genetics, Pearson Prentice HallPrerequisite: Students must be in their Junior or Senior year.Course Description: Human Genetics/Ethical Issues in Science is an elective for juniors and seniors. Human Genetics is taught in the fall semester. This course takes an overview of the most rapidly changing sciences today, one which impacts directly on the lives of everyone. Students will have the opportunity to discover how traits are passed from one generation to the next and what happens when things go wrong. They will examine human pedigrees, human karotypes (chromosomes), techniques in genetic engineering, and a variety of genetic problems.

Ethical Issues in Science is taught in the spring semester. Some of the issues that are

discussed include medical ethics, human experimentation, cloning, euthanasia, genetic counseling, toxic waste, nuclear holocaust and current science issues as they arise.

MATHEMATICS

INTRODUCTIONThe mathematics curriculum provides for a sequential presentation of the subject which

is designed to contribute to the present and probable future educational, vocational and cultural needs of students. The courses are organized into sequences at various ability levels in an attempt to meet the individual needs of all students.Students should remember when planning their program that most colleges require a minimum of three years of high school mathematics. The curricular requirements for three years of high school mathematics at BHS are Algebra I, Plane Geometry and Algebra II. Students who successfully complete Algebra I in eighth grade may be exempt from the course at high school.

ALGEBRA I CP Grade: 9 Credits: 5Course #302 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Algebra 1 Common Core - PearsonPrerequisite: A review of PARCC assessment scores combined with current 8 th grade marking period grades and math teacher recommendation.Course Description: Algebra I follows the common core state standards in Mathematics. Many of the concepts presented in Algebra I are progressions of concepts started in grades 6 through 8; the content presented in this course is intended to extend and deepen the previous understandings. The units covered include: working with expressions and equations, linear and exponential relationships, quadratic functions that are complex, extension of concepts of integer exponents to rational exponents and descriptive statistics with regression analysis.

ALGEBRA I Grade: 9 Credits: 7.5Course #303 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Algebra 1 Common Core - PearsonPrerequisite: A review of PARCC assessment scores combined with current 8 th grade marking period grades and math teacher recommendation.The course will follow the same standards as the Algebra I CP course but with the instruction differentiated for better understanding of the concepts. Focus will be on using manipulatives and alternative presentations of the standards so the student meets with success.

GEOMETRY Grade: 10 Credits: 5Course #304 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I; teacher recommendationCourse Description: The course will follow the same standards as the Geometry I course but with the instruction differentiated for better understanding of the concepts. Focus will be on using manipulatives and alternative presentations of the standards so the student meets with success.

ALGEBRA II Grade: 11 Credits: 5Course #305 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Algebra 2 Common Core PearsonPrerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry; teacher recommendationCourse Description: This course will follow the same standards as the Algebra II CPcourse but with the instruction differentiated for better understanding of the concepts. Focus will be on using manipulatives and alternative presentations of the standards so the student meets

with success.

GEOMETRY HONORS Grades: 9-10 Credits: 5Course #311 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.2Text: Prerequisite: A review of PARCC assessment scores combined with current 8th grade marking period grades and math teacher recommendation or 90% in High School Algebra I CP.Course Description: The Geometry courses will follow the common core state standards for Geometry. The standards presented in high school are meant to formalize and extend middle grades geometric experiences. The units will include: constructions, proving theorems, dilations and proportional reasoning, similarity of right triangles, right triangle trigonometry, laws of sines and cosines, circles, similarity within circles, proofs of circle concepts, application from 2-D to 3-D objects, area and volume. The common core state standards will be taught at a more rigorous, challenging level.

GEOMETRY CP Grade: 10 Credits: 5Course #312 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Prerequisite: A review of PARCC assessment scores combined with current 8th grade marking period grades and math teacher recommendation; 75 in Algebra 1 CP or 85 in Algebra 1Course Description: The Geometry courses will follow the common core state standards for Geometry. The standards presented in high school are meant to formalize and extend middle grades geometric experiences. The units will include: constructions, proving theorems, dilations and proportional reasoning, similarity of right triangles, right triangle trigonometry, laws of sines and cosines, circles, similarity within circles, proofs of circle concepts, application from 2D to3D objects, area and volume.

ALGEBRA II HONORS Grades: 10-11 Credits: 5Course #321 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.2Text: Algebra 2 Common Core PearsonPrerequisite: Minimum final grade of 90 in Algebra I and Geometry Honors; and teacher recommendationCourse Description: The course follows the common core state standards in Mathematics. Algebra II builds on the understanding of linear, quadratic and exponential functions from Algebra I, and will extend function concepts to include polynomial, rational and radical functions. There is a continuation of modeling situations and solving equations. The units covered include: focus on the similarities of rational expressions, algebra knowledge of linear, exponential, polynomial, rational, radical and absolute value functions, trigonometric functions, modeling periodic phenomena, transformations, statistics, probability. The standards at the Honors level will be taught at a more rigorous, challenging level.

ALGEBRA II CP Grade: 11 Credits: 5Course #322 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Algebra 2 Common Core PearsonPrerequisite: Minimum final grade of 75 in Algebra I CP and Geometry CP; and teacher recommendationCourse Description: The course follows the common core state standards in Mathematics. Algebra II builds on the understanding of linear, quadratic and exponential functions from Algebra I, and will extend function concepts to include polynomial, rational and radical functions. There is a continuation of modeling situations and solving equations. The units covered include: focus on the similarities of rational expressions, algebra knowledge of linear, exponential, polynomial, rational, radical and absolute value functions, trigonometric functions, modeling periodic phenomena, transformations, statistics, probability.

SELECTED TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS Grade: 12 Credits: 5Course #323 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Algebra and Trigonometry for College Readiness, Lial HornsbyPrerequisite: Minimum final grade of 70 in Algebra II; and teacher recommendationCourse Description: This course is designed to reinforce basic mathematical concepts for the senior student. A review of basic skills necessary for the college placement exams will be covered as well as practical math topics such as SAT review and personal finance.

SELECTED TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS CP Grade: 12 Credits: 5Course: 323A Weighted Value: 1Text: Various Resources used Algebra and Trigonometry for College Readiness, Lial Hornsby; IXL.com, Kahn Academy, Test Review materialsPrerequisite: Minimum final grade of 70 in Algebra 2 CPCourse Description: This course provides additional practice in algebraic concepts necessary for high stakes and placement testing, (ie: SAT, ACT and Accuplacer). The emphasis is on functions and their application to real world situations. The course is designed to strengthen a student’s algebraic skills for college.

PRECALCULUS HONORS Grades: 11-12 Credits: 5Course #331 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.2Text: Precalculus-Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic, Finney, Demano, Waits, Kinne, PearsonPrerequisite: Minimum final average of 85 in Geometry Honors and Algebra II Honors or minimum final average of 85 in Algebra II; and Teacher RecommendationCourse Description: This subject provides the student with the mathematics backing necessary for the study of Calculus and Advanced Placement Calculus. A rigorous approach, additional topics and in-depth solutions to challenging problems are the distinguishing factors between this course and Pre-Calculus.

PRECALCULUS CP Grades: 11-12 Credits: 5Course #332 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Precalculus – Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic/ Finney, Demano, Waits, Kinne, PearsonPrerequisite: Minimum final average of 80 in Geometry CP and Algebra II CP; and teacher recommendation Course Description: This subject provides the students with the knowledge necessary for the study of Calculus. The content of this course includes: factoring and determining the roots of polynomial equations as well as the graphing of polynomial functions, solving polynomial inequalities, discerning relations among function exponents and logarithms. Trigonometric functions are studied in depth and probability and statistics are extensively covered.

CALCULUS HONORS Grades: 12 Credits: 5Course #333 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.2Text: Calculus-Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic/Finney, Demano, Waits, Kinney/PEARSONPrerequisite: Minimum final average of 85 in Precalculus CP, or 80 in Precalculus Honors, Teacher RecommendationCourse Description: This introduction to the study of Calculus emphasizes the concepts of limits, derivatives, and integrals. The topics learned will be taught with an emphasis on real world applications (scientific, economic, and business). The course is designed to help students prepare for their college calculus classes.

MATHEMATICS LAB Grades: 10 Credits: 5Course #370 Full Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Pearson Algebra I Common CorePrerequisite: Teacher recommendation based on testing scoresCourse Description: This course is required for sophomores who need to reinforce requisite math skills required to pass the PARCC assessment. This course will supplement the student’s regular math course. The topics of study will vary to meet the needs of the individual student and class.

INTRO COMPUTER SCIENCE Grades: 9-12 Credits: 2.5Course #380 Half Year Course Weighted Value: 1

Course Description: This course will focus on, but is not limited to, the following topics: computational thinking; computer programming; the appropriate use of the internet and the development of internet webpages; data security and the prevention of data breaches; ethical matters in computer science; and the global impact of advancements in computer science. This course meets state requirements for 21st Century Life Skills.

WORLD LANGUAGES

INTRODUCTIONThe World Language Department offers a range of language study paced to meet the

individual needs and abilities of our students. Our goal is not only to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for effective communication in the target language, but also to impart to them an understanding of and an appreciation for the world cultures.

FRENCH I Grades: 9 Credits: 5 eachCourse #401 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Discovering French Bleu, McDougal LittellPrerequisite: NoneCourse Description: The specific aims are to foster an understanding of authentic speech, i.e., language used in complete and meaningful utterances by a native speaker or by one who is fully or nearly bilingual speaking at a normal rate of speed. We seek to develop good conversational skills by emphasizing the structure of the language through strategic pattern sentences. From the beginning, students are taught to ask as well as to answer questions and to handle the forms and the tenses of verbs, which are the backbone of any language. Reading and writing skills as well as cultural knowledge are developed through dialogues and exercises in the text and in supplementary reading that utilize real-life situations to which teenagers can relate. At all times we seek to make language learning a pleasant experience within the framework of a disciplined, serious, and worthwhile commitment.

FRENCH II Grade: 10 Credits: 5Course #403 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1 Text: Discovering French Blanc, McDougal LittelPrerequisite: A 75 in French I and teacher recommendationCourse Description: The specific aims are to foster an understanding of authentic speech, i.e., language used in complete and meaningful utterances by a native speaker or by one who is fully or nearly bilingual, speaking at a normal rate of speed. We seek to develop good conversational skills by emphasizing the structure of the language through strategic pattern sentences. From the beginning, students are taught to ask as well as to answer questions and to handle the forms and the tenses of verbs, which are the backbone of any language. Reading and writing skills as well as cultural knowledge are developed through dialogues and exercises in the text and in supplementary reading that utilize real-life situations to which teenagers can relate. At all times we seek to make language learning a pleasant experience within the framework of a disciplined, serious, and worthwhile commitment.

FRENCH III Grade: 11 Credits: 5Course #405 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Discovering French Rouge, McDougal LittelPrerequisite: This course is intended for the capable students who have demonstrated target language proficiency in Level II courses. An 85 in French II and teacher recommendation.Course Description: Conversation is expanded, utilizing the more advanced grammatical concepts and structures learned throughout the third year. Reading and writing skills are perfected through stories, poems, and exercises in the regular text and in supplementary readers. Compositions are assigned in order to enhance the student’s creative ability in the written language.

FRENCH IV HONORS Grade: 12 Credits: 5 eachCourse #407 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.2Text: Discovering French Rouge, McDougal LittellPrerequisite: This course is intended for the capable students who have demonstrated target language proficiency in the Level III course. Teacher recommendation and a minimum grade of 85 in French III.Course Description: Conversation is expanded, utilizing the more advanced grammatical concepts and structures learned throughout the fourth year. Reading and writing skills are perfected through stories, poems, and exercises in the regular text and in supplementary readers. Compositions are assigned in order to enhance the student’s creative ability in the written language.

SPANISH I Grade: 9 Credits: 5 eachCourse #421 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Navegando Level 1, Funston/Vargas/BonillaPrerequisite: NoneCourse Description: The specific aims are to foster an understanding of authentic speech, i.e., language used in complete and meaningful utterances by a native speaker or by one who is fully or nearly bilingual speaking at a normal rate of speed. The instructor seeks to develop good conversational skills by emphasizing the structure of the language through strategic pattern sentences. From the beginning, students are taught to ask as well as to answer questions and to handle the forms and the tenses of verbs, which are the backbone of any language. Reading and writing skills are developed through dialogues and exercises in the text and in supplementary reading that utilize real-life situations to which teenagers can relate. At all times the instructor seeks to make language learning a pleasant experience within the framework of a disciplined, serious, and worthwhile commitment.

SPANISH II Grade:10 Credits: 5Course #423 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Navegando Level 2 By Funston/Vargas/Bonilla Prerequitise: A 75 in Spanish I and teacher recommendationCourse Description: The specific aims are to foster an understanding of authentic speech, i.e., language used in complete and meaningful utterances by a native speaker or by one who is fully or nearly bilingual, speaking at a normal rate of speed. The instructor seeks to develop good conversational skills by emphasizing the structure of the language through strategic pattern sentences. From the beginning, students are taught to ask as well as to answer questions and to handle the forms and the tenses of verbs, which are the backbone of any language. Reading and writing skills are developed through dialogues and exercises in the text and in supplementary reading which utilize real-life situations to which teenagers can relate. At all times does the instructor seek to make language learning a pleasant experience within the framework of a disciplined, serious and worthwhile commitment.

SPANISH III Grade: 11 Credits: 5Course #425 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Navegando Level 3, Funston/Vargas/BonillaPrerequisite: Teacher recommendation and a final average of at least an 85 in Spanish IICourse Description: Spanish III is a proficiency oriented course to further the development of level II basics. In the third year students will study more complex grammatical concepts, concentrate on oral and reading comprehension and develop skills for self-expression in reading and writing. By the end of the third year course students should use with confidence the four basic structures of the language and gain an appreciation for the culture.

SPANISH IV HONORS Grade: 12 Credits: 5Course #430 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1.2Text: Spanish in Two Years, Amsco PublicationsPrerequisite: Teacher recommendation with a minimum grade of 85 in Spanish III

Course Description: The primary aim of Spanish IV is to continue the development and improvement of the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The conversational skills continue to be expanded, utilizing advanced grammatical concepts and structures. Cultural readings are presented in various formats: newspaper and magazine articles, songs, poems, short stories, novels, and plays. Compositions are assigned in order to enhance the students’ creative abilities in written language.

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH Grades: 9-12 Credits: 5 eachCourse 428 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Spanish Is Fun, Book 1, by Amsco School PublicationsPrerequisite: Spanish Is Fun, Book 1, by Amsco School PublicationsCourse Description: This introductory course focuses on interpersonal communications providing the student with a general background of beginning Spanish. Students engage in common classroom interaction. They are also exposed to various activities that offer them the opportunity to apply the learned skills in the classroom to real life experience.

BUSINESS EDUCATION

INTRODUCTIONThe Business Education department is cognizant of the changing and complex system

of our economy and the importance of developing economic understanding, attitudes, and skills needed by all students. To meet this challenge, we have developed a two-fold program in our Business Education department, namely: general economic understanding for all and skill development for initial business employment.

FRESHMEN EXPERIENCE/PERSONAL FINANCE Grades: 9 Credits: 5Course #071 Full Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Career Choices Academic Innovations 2005Co-requisite: noneCourse Description: Who am I? What do I want? How do I get there? These are some of the questions students will be answering during this course. The course will give freshmen students the opportunity to explore their own abilities, ambitions, and dreams and how this knowledge can be applied to a realistic life plan for their future. The course helps empower students to recognize their strengths to succeed and develop a vision for their future. Self-discovery and reflections is critical to a successful transition from child to adult: student to worker. This curriculum will facilitate the creation of a “ten year plan”. This plan includes college, career and vocational exploration, as well as budgeting and resource management strategies to accomplish realistic goals. The course steers students toward self-reliance and utilizes up to date technology to be competitive and successful in today’s society. This is a required course for all freshmen students. This course meets the state requirement for personal finance literacy.

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS Grades: 9-12 Credits: 5Course #510 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Intro to Business South WesternPrerequisite: none-Course Description: Introduction to Business is a course designed to introduce the student to the business world. It provides the student with necessary background needed to understand the economic problems of today's modern and complex business world. In this program of studies an emphasis is placed on career education, case studies and computer simulations relating to marketing principles.The Introduction to Business course explains the role and purpose of business in our economic system with emphasis on what everyone should know to function effectively as a consumer, a worker, and a citizen in a free enterprise system. This is a course designed to aid every student, not just business education majors. Students may join DECA (Business Club).

INTRO TO MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT Grades: 10-12 Credits: 5Course #515 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Marketing Essentials, GlencoePrerequisite: noneCourse Description: Introduction to Marketing and Management is a course that is offered on the sophomore, junior and senior level. The students learn about the basic ingredients of selling, advertising, marketing, display, promotion, merchandising, economics, marketing mathematics, operations, and entrepreneurship. In addition, they will learn about various styles, theories and function of management. Students may explore careers in: fashion merchandising, money and banking, supermarket industry, advertising, service station

retailing, restaurant industry, hotel/motel management, travel and tourism, E-Commerce, Technical Marketing, and other related areas. Students may join DECA (Business Club).

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING Grades: 11-12 Credits: 5Course #535 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Sports and Entertainment marketing/South Western CengagePrerequisite: Introduction to Business or Introduction to MarketingCourse Description: Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a specialized course for students with a career interest in the fields of sports and/or entertainment. In addition to providing knowledge of marketing, this course will provide the educational and experiential understanding of the business of sports and entertainment.

The main emphasis of the course is the presentation of the business-related opportunities in sports and entertainment that include–apparel licensing, broadcast negotiations and programming, advertising and sponsorship agreements, public relations, event/stadium arena management, and labor relations. Students may join DECA (Business Club).

WEB DESIGN Grades: 9 -12 Credits: 2.5Course #355 Semester Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: noneCourse Description: A project-based semester course that teaches basic web design and its development process. Focus will be on topics such as beginning HTML, Web standards and accessibility, communication skills and strategies, creation of Web media and the planning, development, publishing and evaluation of Web sites. The project-based activities include teamwork strategies that reflect real-world work skills and the activities performed by professional Web designers. Students will work with Microsoft Expression Studio software.

ACCOUNTING Grades: 10-12 Credits: 5Course #511 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: noneCourse Description: Accounting will provide the student with a firm knowledge of the language of business and the ability to comprehend and analyze financial information in today’s profound business world. Students complete the accounting cycle (opening entries, analyzing & journalizing events in the business, the preparation of detailed financial statements, through closing entries) for both Service and Merchandising Businesses formed as Proprietorships and Partnerships. Case studies are completed in Legal Issues in Accounting and Professional Business Ethics. Cash Control Systems, including checking accounts, bank reconciliation and petty cash will be studied. Students will complete payroll accounting — including payroll records, preparing payroll checks, reporting and paying withholding and payroll taxes. After manual accounting procedures are mastered, software will be used as enrichment to facilitate the processing of accounting data and experience the use of computers in accounting. Students may join DECA. Meets Personal Financial Literacy Requirement.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP/SMALL BUSINESS MNGT.

Grades: 11-12 Credits: 5

Course #530 Full-Year Course

Weighted Value: 1

Text: Entrepreneurship: Business to Business, Glencoe, 2010

Prerequisite: Introduction to Business or Introduction to MarketingCourse Description: This course will give students the information and decision making skills necessary to start a small business and make it grow. It also benefits students who don’t start or run their own business. The course offers employees a glance at the business arena and helps all students understand their roles as consumers. There is a special emphasis on developing a business plan.

WORD PROCESSING – KEYBOARDING SKILLS Grades: 9-12 Credits: 2.5Course # 570 Semester Course Weighted Value: 1Text:Prerequisite: Course Description: This course is designed for students who need to learn how to use a personal word processing program to type high school and college papers. Students learn the Google Docs online processing program with emphasis on proper techniques in preparing term papers, reports, letters of application, etc. The skills acquired in this course are of significant benefit throughout the high school and college years.

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTIONSchools prepare students for the world in which they live. Industrial Technology plays

an important role towards this end. It reinforces basic education and responds to the latest technologies developed for both the home and for industry. Problem solving is emphasized in all areas.

COMPUTER AIDED DRAWING (CAD) Grades: 10-12 Credits: 5Course #636 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Key Creator Cook BookPrerequisite: Algebra I & GeometryCourse Description: By employing problem solving techniques, and utilizing the latest technology, participants will learn how to apply CAD operations to communicate in a pictorial manner. This course will be beneficial to those individuals with a technical inclination. It will also serve as a great introduction to anyone who is considering a future in a variety of engineering fields, architecture, construction or manufacturing.

COMPUTER AIDED DRAWING (CAD) II Grades: 11-12 Credits: 5Course #638 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: Key Creator Cook BookPrerequisite: Minimum final average of 83 in CAD ICourse Description: Computer Aided Drawing II continues employing problem solving techniques, and utilizing the KeyCreator 12.6 program operations to communicate in a pictorial manner. CAD II concentrates on the engineering applications of the program same as CAD I, while venturing into advance techniques in mold making and sheet metal bending. This course will be beneficial to those individuals with a technical inclination. It will also serve as a great introduction to anyone who is considering a future in a variety of engineering fields, architecture, construction or manufacturing.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I Credits: 5Course #650 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: noneCourse Description: Digital Photography I course is a full year course available to students who are interested in learning how to use a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera and professional grade computer programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students who enroll in the Digital Photo I course will learn how to set up the shutter, aperture, and ISO manually and be taught how to read the information that the DSLR offers to achieve the correct exposure. The course will spend the first semester learning how to use the DSLR, the history of photography, downloading, and photo manipulation and enhancement using Adobe Photoshop. The second semester will focus on compositional techniques and strategies with theme based challenges. The pinnacle project will be the set up and display of the students work in the Butler High School Art Show. The Digital Photography I class is a challenging course that is ideal for any student considering a career in photography or anyone who has the perseverance to gain the knowledge to obtain superior quality photographs from equipment they currently own or plan on purchasing.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II Grades: 10-12 Credits: 5Course #655 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: Minimum final average of 83 in Photo ICourse Description: Photography II is for students who are interested in learning advanced camera techniques. Students spend the first semester using the 35mm SLR camera and the second semester will be dedicated to the digital camera and the Adobe Photoshop program. This course is ideal for any student considering a career in photography or would like to gain the knowledge to obtain superior quality photographs from the equipment they currently own. Owning a 35mm SLR and a digital camera is highly recommended.

HOME TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTIONHome Technology is education for life! The curriculum comprises a group of

related courses for the purpose of enabling students to acquire knowledge and to develop understanding, attitudes, values, and skills relevant to personal careers and daily living. Home Technology occupies an important place in the total educational experience because of the dual responsibility in the home and in the labor force.

FOODS I Grades: 9-12 Credits: 5Course #726 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: noneCourse Description: This course introduces the student to the basic nutrition and daily requirements of a teenager. Experiences are provided for planning and preparing foods which will meet health needs. Use of equipment and utensils, proper service of meals, and the development of responsible work habits will also be stressed.

FOODS II Grades: 10-12 Credits: 5Course #728 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: Foods I with an average of 75%Course Description: This course provides learning experiences in consumer buying and in the preparation of cakes, frostings and the decoration of cakes, microwave cooking, appetizers, desserts, a meat unit and a unit on foreign foods.

HERITAGE FOODS Grades: 10-12 Credits: 5Course #730 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: Minimum final average of 80% in Foods I or Foods II; or teacher recommendation Course Description: Heritage Foods presents students with a “hands on” opportunity to take a delicious journey through the history of our country while seeing America’s history in an entirely new light. The course of study begins with foods of the Native Indians and the early American colonists. Next, the journey follows the westward expansion, concluding with the cuisine of the immigrants of the 20th century. Emphasis is placed on what historical events and influences the settlers of this country had on creating our present day cuisine.This course and is offered every other year.

FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

INTRODUCTIONThe Fine Arts curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students. The arts

provide us with a tangible picture of a society's maturation--an evolutionary cycle from primitive culture to high civilization. We measure the quality of a civilization by the art it produces. Music and Art represent measurable advancements in the human creative spirit. Fine Arts courses encompass both performance and non-performance areas. Ernest Boyer wrote in his book High School that the Arts "are the means by which a civilization can be measured... they are an essential part of the human experience... these skills are no longer just desirable. They are essential if we are to survive together with civility and joy."

ART Grades: 9-12 Credits: 5Course #701 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: noneCourse Description: Art I begins with a study of basic fundamentals of design and color. This serves as a means to establish a common framework for the remainder of the year. Students are then presented with various assignments to reinforce and develop what they have learned. The degree of difficulty of each project will increase as the year progresses, and will afford the student the opportunity to develop their own artistic style and interests in art. The first semester is devoted to two-dimensional work in drawing, painting, pastels, and printmaking. The other semester considers areas of three-dimensional design and crafts such as ceramics, basketry, sculpture, weaving, and puppetry.

CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS Grades: 10-12 Credits: 5Course #702 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: Art Course Description: Students will be introduced to the basic craft offerings, after which more advanced techniques will be implemented. Areas of crafting that will be covered are pottery, sculpture, basketry, furniture painting, textiles, puppetry, dolls and 2D design. Some materials may need to be purchased by the student.

DRAWING & PAINTING I Grades: 10-12 Credits: 5Course #703 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: Minimum final average of 83 in Art I; or teacher recommendationCourse Description: This course will focus primarily on acrylic painting and drawing with various media. General use of materials and techniques will be covered during the course. Students will explore traditional as well as experimental and expressive approaches to drawing and painting with emphasis on specific techniques and effects. Students will have an opportunity to develop drawings into paintings and gain insight to past and contemporary styles of painting. This class is intended for those students that excelled during the first half of Art I.

DRAWING & PAINTING II Grades: 11-12 Credits: 5Course #704 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: Minimum final average of 83 in Art I, and Drawing & Painting I, or teacher recommendation.Course Description: Drawing and Painting II is a course being offered to all art students that have successfully completed Drawing and Painting I, and wish to further develop their work in two-dimensional art. Different topics will be covered during each marking period, and students will be responsible for designing and executing works accordingly. Topics covered may include nature, human form, still life, expressionism, abstract art, politics in art, and technology in art. Different works from various movements in art history will be discussed and used as references for each project. Students taking this course are expected to perform at an advanced level artistically, and as a result, work completed in this course will be held to a higher standard. At the end of this course students will be prepared to take Studio Art, and will have projects that they can incorporate into a college art portfolio.

POTTERY Grades: 10-12 Credits: 5Course #705 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: Art

Course Description: "Pottery", which refers to fired clay objects, will be the focus of this course. Hand-building, which includes coiling, pinching, slab building, molding or combinations of these, are age old and traditional techniques of forming ceramics without a wheel. "Throwing" is the forming of hollow shapes on a revolving wheel head. The use of numerous tools, techniques such as embossing, engraving, trimming, glazing, and the use of the ceramic kiln are all presented. Students will study examples of traditional and contemporary approaches to pottery which will contribute to the development of their unique style.

This class is intended for those students who excelled during the second half of Art I, and enjoy working with their hands to create three-dimensional forms.

STUDIO ART Grades: 12 Credits: 5Course #707 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: Minimum final average of 80 in three years of high school Art; teacher recommendation; successful completion and submission of summer assignmentCourse Description: Studio Art consists of in-depth studies of Art History, Art criticism and Art analysis with an emphasis on techniques of various media, (painting, drawing, sculpture & pottery). For the aspiring Art major, Studio Art will assist in portfolio preparation for college applications.

YEARBOOK Grades: 9-12 Credits: 5Course #080 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: NonePrerequisite: Candidates for the Yearbook class must submit a writing sample prior to admission to the class. The writing sample should be something that the student has completed during the current school year and should demonstrate his/her strongest work. Students taking Yearbook for the second time do not need to submit a writing sample.Course Description: Students enrolled in this course will be members of the yearbook editorial staff. Their responsibilities include taking, selecting, and cropping photographs; designing page layouts by hand and on computer programs; writing headline, body, and caption copy; organizing and scheduling photography days; and designing art work or finding suitable artists within the school to complete the work. Enrollment is limited and selective. After school participation is an integral part of marking period grades, and parents/guardians must be willing to provide transportation.

CONCERT CHOIR Grades: 9-12 Credits: 2.5Course #741 Semester Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: noneCourse Description: Concert Choir is a mixed choral group which meets five half periods a week. The group is open to all interested students of all levels who enjoy singing a variety of music from classical to popular. It employs all types of singing including unison, three and four part. The emphasis of Concert Choir is on performing; therefore, all concerts are a major part of the program.

CHAMBER CHOIR Grades: 9-12 Credits: 5Course #745 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: NoneCourse Description: Chamber Choir is a Mixed Choir offered for one full period yielding 5 credits to the student who is serious about vocal music. Students have the opportunity to learn more extensive repertoire as well as the time needed to improve vocally. This group will perform at, but not be limited to, all of the concerts at Butler High School.

"GOOD-AS-GOLD" CHOIR Grades: 9-12 Credits: 2.5Course #746 Semester Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: successful vocal auditionCourse Description: Good-As-Gold is a select choral ensemble which is chosen by the choral director through a vocal audition. Good-As-Gold meets one evening or one afternoon a week and performs at various school functions and social events. It is a group designed for the more experienced singer and, therefore, performs more challenging literature.

BAND Grades: 9-12 Credits: 5Course #751 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: None

Course Description: Band is a full year course which meets every day for one full period. It is understood that participation in the course requires performances outside the school day. Expectations for this class increase with each grade level. Performances include but are not limited to: December, March, May evening concerts, Memorial Day Parade, and graduation in June.

MUSIC THEORY Grades: 9-12 Credits: 5Course #752 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: None

Course Description: Topics covered in this introductory music program are scales, key structure, rhythm, note writing, sight singing, ear training, rhythmic and melodic dictation, elementary chord structure, and some use of basic traditional harmonization. Students will listen to various pieces from music history.

INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION Grades: 9-12 Credits: .5Course #753 Full-Year Course Weighted Value: 1Text: nonePrerequisite: noneCourse Description: Instrumental lessons on band instruments are available throughout the school day. Expectations for this class increase with each grade level. Students are required to achieve minimum standards for practice, attendance and achievement for their grade and level.Requirements:

1. Record of Practice - minimum, 4 days, 20 minutes each with parent's signature.2. 70% attainment of skills.3. Weekly attendance at lesson.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTHINTRODUCTION

As a NJ state requirement, physical education is mandatory for each year of attendance in high school. At Butler High School, students will experience a physical education program consisting of three marking periods, earning 3.75 credits per year. The health component is a one marking period course which students earn 1.25 credits yearly.

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONPhysical Education at Butler High School emphasizes the importance of physical fitness

as well as team work, fair play and sportsmanship. Specific periods of time are scheduled to explain and address the various components of fitness.

Team and individual sport activities are designed to develop cooperative learning experiences through healthy competition and skill development.

HEALTHOne marking period per year is devoted to health education. The spectrum of health

education involves an individual’s understanding of the elements of physical health, mental and emotional health as well as social health. The curriculum focuses on the development of responsible, productive citizens through the context of our healthy choices.

GRADE 9 - REPRODUCTION AND THE LIFE CYCLE Emphasis is given to the reproductive systems of the male and female. In understanding

that reproduction is an essential function of living organism, our focus is on all the elements involved in ensuring healthy components of these systems. STD’s, alcohol, and drug use are incorporated into this unit. Additional curricular emphasis is given to the life cycle from birth to early childhood.

In addition, The Freshmen Experience has been implemented into the 9 th grade Physical Education and Health classes one day a week. It emphasizes on a large variety of team building, problem solving and trust activities as well as interpersonal relationships and personal growth. The course is designed to encourage students to develop greater self-confidence while gaining a sense of trust and commitment to their classmates.

GRADE 10 - DRIVER ED THEORY AND DEFENSIVE DRIVING Driver Education Theory is the first segment of driver education. Students must also pass the State of New Jersey written driving test with a grade of 80% or better. After turning 16 and passing both driver classroom instruction and the NJ State written driving test, they are eligible to take a behind-the-wheel program. After passing the classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, the student may be eligible for a 10% discount on insurance.

GRADES 11 & 12 (Cycle1) - NUTRITION/BUILDING, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS/STI’s HIV/AIDS

This cycle deals with proper nutrition and its role in maintaining physical health. It will provide the students with information which will assist them in making good food choices as they relate to maintaining physical health. STD’s, alcohol and drug use are incorporated in this unit.

Also, this cycle will deal with strengthening relationships by exploring methods of dealing with stressful situations and opening effective communication lines with family and peers.

GRADE 11 & 12 (CYCLE 2) - FIRST AID/SAFETY/FAMILY LIFE

This cycle will deal with measures to be taken when encountering various emergency situations. In addition, it will identify health threats in the home and environment so as to avoid health emergencies. Also covered in this cycle will be a focus on how the family impacts society.