SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL 2016 ~2017 National School of ... · Dear Springboro High School Students...

National School of ExcellenceProgram of Studies

S P R I N G B O R O H I G H S C H O O L

2016 ~2017

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Dear Springboro High School Students and Parents:

As the principal of Springboro High School, I would like to welcome you to

the 2016-2017 Program of Studies. There is a wealth of information that

will assist students as they make their course selections for the 2016-2017

school year. There have been many changes to the Program of Studies so

it is important that parents collaborate with their child on the selection of

their courses. Springboro High School offers a variety of courses that are

designed to challenge the students and we encourage them to reach their

fullest potential in courses that are rigorous and relevant, as well as meet

their educational goals.

Our administrators, guidance counselors, and teachers are here to assist

students with the important process of selecting courses and to answer any

questions they may have. Please take time to thoroughly examine all the

courses available, as courses chosen for the following year are final March

23rd. We look forward to supporting you through this essential process.

Sincerely,

Mr. Kyle Martin SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

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IMPORTANT NAMES, PHONE NUMBERS, AND DATES

High School Principal – Mr. Kyle Martin ..........................................................................937-748-3950 ext. 3261

High School Assistant Principal – Mr. Rob Berger ..........................................................937-748-3950 ext. 3984

High School Assistant Principal – Mr. Mike Myers ........................................................937-748-3950 ext. 6022

Building Secretary – Mrs. Debbie Diemunsch .................................................................937-748-3950 ext. 4045

Asst Principal’s Secretary – Mrs. Michelle Arkill .............................................................937-748-3950 ext. 4020

Attendance Secretary – Mrs. Jennifer Austin ................................................................. 937-748-3950 ext. 4006

Counselor - A – E - Mr. Jim Collins ..................................................................................... 937-748-3950 ext. 4351

Counselor - F – K - Ms. Kaitlyn Orsborn ..........................................................................937-748-3950 ext. 4333

Counselor - L – R - Mr. Ryan Wilhite .................................................................................937-748-3950 ext. 4303

Counselor - S – Z - Mrs. Dana Mitchell ............................................................................. 937-748-3950 ext. 4311

Counselor - Special Projects - Mrs. Jennifer Bohinc ...................................................... 937-748-3950 ext. 4313

Guidance Office Secretary – Mrs. Rochelle Fenlon .......................................................937-748-3950 ext. 4301

EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

The Springboro Community City School District

offers equal educational opportunities without

regard to race, color, national origin, gender/sex, and

disability. All students of the Springboro Commu-

nity City School District will have equal education

opportunities. Students have the right to be free

from discrimination on the basis of race, sex, marital

status, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status,

disability, criminal record, political activity, religion,

creed, or opinion in all decisions affecting admissions,

membership in school-sponsored organizations,

clubs, or activities, access to facilities, distribution of

funds, academic evaluations or any other aspect of

school-sponsored activities. The Board of Education

reserves the right to limit a student’s participation in

a school-sponsored activity for health and safety rea-

sons. Any limitations with regard to participation in

a school-sponsored activity will be based on criteria

reasonably related to that specific activity.

In the event of any alleged discrimination because of

race, color, national origin, gender/sex, and disability,

the student or professional staff person should con-

tact the Springboro Community City Schools Compli-

ance Officer, Springboro Community City Schools,

1685 S. Main Street, Springboro, Ohio, 45066 or call

(937) 748-3960 for appropriate procedures.

S P R I N G B O R O H I G H S C H O O L Program of Studies 2016~2017

Note: all course selections are considered final on March 23, 2016. Please give careful consideration when registering for your classes.

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S P R I N G B O R O H I G H S C H O O L Program of Studies

ContentsSelecting Courses To Achieve Your Goals ............................5

Schedule Changes ......................................................................5

Athletic/Extra-Curricular Eligibility ........................................5

Summer School ..........................................................................5

Course Fees .................................................................................6

Awarding of Credit .....................................................................6

Semester Exams ........................................................................6

Grade Classifications .................................................................6

College Preparatory Curricula Recommendations .............7

Four Year College Preparatory Course Schedule ................7

Graduation Requirements ........................................................7-8

Physical Education Waiver .......................................................8

Awarding of Diplomas ..............................................................8

Participation in Commencement ...........................................8

Early Graduation ........................................................................8

NCAA Planning Guide ..............................................................8-9

NAIA ..............................................................................................9

Ohio Honors Diploma Description ........................................9-10

President’s Award .......................................................................10

Grading System ..........................................................................10

Weighted Courses ......................................................................10

Testing ..........................................................................................10-11

College Credit Plus .....................................................................11-12

Credit Flex ....................................................................................12

Springboro High School Activities .........................................12-13

Course DescriptionsAerospace Science .............................................. 14

Business Education ............................................. 15

Computer Courses .............................................. 16

Information Technology Tech Prep ................. 17

Digital Media Arts Academy ............................ 18

English ................................................................... 19

Study Hall ............................................................. 19

Fine Arts ................................................................ 23

Visual Art ........................................................... 23

Instrumental Music ......................................... 25

Vocal ................................................................... 25

Other Fine Arts Electives ............................... 26

Health & Physical Education ............................ 27

International Language ...................................... 28

Mathematics ........................................................ 32

Project Lead the Way ......................................... 34

Science .................................................................. 34

Social Studies ....................................................... 37

Work & Family Life ............................................. 40

Please be advised that all courses staffed by Springboro

employees must have a minimum of 20 students enrolled

in order for the course to run.

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Selecting courSeS to Achieve Your goAlSIt is that time of the school year when students, parents, and faculty need to cooperatively plan courses for the next year. This guide has been prepared to assist you in selecting a program of study for your years at Springboro High School and to acquaint you with the variety of available programs. A properly selected course of study will help you achieve your high school goals. The following steps will help you in selecting an appropriate program of study.

• Consider what interests you as it pertains to careers you may be interested in and courses you would like to explore. Try to take courses that will help you increase your knowledge in your interest areas.

• If you plan to attend college, you should work with your teachers and counselors to choose courses that will prepare you for a wide variety of college majors. You may want to consider participat-ing in courses that have college credit attached or possibilities of testing out of coursework, such as dual enrollment, advanced placement (AP), or College Credit Plus courses.

• Be realistic about your ability and aptitude to do various types of work in high school.

• Review thoroughly the available courses and programs and think about a pathway that spans all four years. This will help you to achieve long term goals.

• Consider the grades you have earned in the past. For example, if you do not have a 70% average or better in English you may have a difficult time with an international language.

• Discuss with your teachers the courses they suggest you take next year. Obtain teacher signature of approval when appropriate.

• Consider and prioritize the courses you must take to meet minimum high school graduation requirements from Springboro High School. Please see pages 6-8.

• Students need to be aware of their time management for the classes chosen to determine if they should sign up for a study hall. This is especially true for 8th grade students entering the high school. We have 7 periods in the day at the high school. Please give careful consideration as to not overload your schedule.

• All students are encouraged to maintain an equivalency of six (6) courses per semester. Freshmen and sophomore students are required to take the equivalency of six (6) courses; whereas, juniors and seniors are required to take the equivalency of five (5) courses per semester.

• Consult with your counselor: Mr. Collins – A-E; Ms. Orsborn – F-K; Mr. Wilhite – L-R; Mrs. Mitchell – S-Z and Mrs. Bohinc – Special Projects.

explAnAtion of courSe levelSFour course levels are offered at Springboro High School: Standard, College Preparatory (CP), Honors, Advanced Placement (AP). It is important to note that all four levels are not offered for every course. Please refer to course descriptions in the Program of Studies for specific course offerings.

Standard- A Standard course is one which emphasizes Ohio’s Learn-ing Standards and Model Curriculum. Standard courses rely heavily on in-class learning experiences; therefore, good classroom atten-dance and a positive work ethic are expected.

College Preparatory (CP)- A College Preparatory course covers Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum at a faster pace. A student who wishes to attend a four-year college or university should strive to take courses at the college preparatory level, when appropri-ate, as these classes follow a curriculum that prepares the student for college.

Honors- An Honors course covers Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum, and is one that is enriched in rigor and offers ac-celeration beyond the typical high school college preparatory course. Honors courses require greater expectation of classroom partici-pation, more in-depth coverage of the curriculum, and additional responsibilities placed on the student. These courses will often move at a faster pace. Honors courses receive a 5% weight.

Advanced Placement (AP)- The Advanced Placement Program, sponsored by the College Board, is a set of college-level courses taught by high school teachers. The course content/syllabus is ap-proved by the College Board to provide the academic rigor and chal-lenge of a freshman college course. The workload in these classes is much more rigorous than other classes at the high school level. At the end of the course, the student has the opportunity to take the AP exam in May. A qualifying AP exam score may allow the student to earn college credit. A student who is successful in an AP course has a strong interest in the subject-area, is a self-motivated learner, and is effective at time management, task planning and self-advocacy. AP courses receive a 10% weight.

SCHEDULE CHANgES. ADD/DROP POLICyScheduling will begin in Feburary. Please feel free to arrange a confer-ence with one of the counselors during this time should there be any questions. It is suggested that both parent and student be present at the meeting. Please give careful consideration in course selection as no changes will be made after March 23, 2016. After that date, changes are permitted only if one of the following circumstances applies:

1. Failure of a pre-requisite course.

2. Computer error.

3. Satisfactory completion of a course during summer school.

4. Courses will only be added if space is available in the given courses. Class capacity will be set and will not be exceeded.

5. Overrides – if a student has used the override process to enroll in a certain course, he/she may not change the particular course.

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S P R I N G B O R O H I G H S C H O O L Program of Studies Override Process- Springboro High School encourages each

student to take challenging coursework; however, PRE-REQUI-SITEs have been established as benchmarks to help ensure the likelihood of success. A student must meet the PRE-REQUISITE grade in order to request a specific class. If a student has not earned the PRE-REQUISITE grade, the student and parent will be required to complete an override form acknowledging the student has not met minimum requirement, but will still be enrolling in the course. A student may NOT override PRE-REQ-UISITE courses. For example, a student must complete CP English I before taking CP English II. Override forms will be available in the Guidance Office and on the Guidance webpage.

A student who has GIS recommendation for a particular subject area is not held to the grade PRE-REQUISITE for a course in the identified subject; however course perquisites still apply.

6. Course requests are “locked in” after the established March deadline.

7. Counselor, parent, and administrator agreement that a change is educationally beneficial for the student.

In the above-mentioned reasons, the building principal will make the decision as to the applicability of a situation and the specific reasons for the proposed schedule changes.

Adding a Class:

• A student may add a semester class within five days of the start of the semester.

• A student may add a yearlong class within ten days of the start of the school year.

• A student is expected to make up the work missed when adding a class after the start of the course.

Withdrawing from a Class:

• A student must maintain at least the minimum course require-ments per semester (six classes for freshmen and sophomore students, five classes for junior and senior students) when with-drawing from a class.

• A student may withdraw from a semester class up to five days following the midterm of the first quarter of the class with no penalty.

• A student may withdraw from a yearlong class up to five days fol-lowing the end of the first quarter of the class with no penalty.

• A withdrawal after the established deadline will be recorded as a “WF” on the transcript with a 59% as the reported failing grade.

• In the event that a student changes the level of a course, the grade in the previous course transfers to the new course.

Athletic/extrA-curriculAr eligiBilitYPer OHSAA rules a student must be passing five classes per quarter to be eligible for extracurricular activities. Physical Education does not count as one of the five classes. In order to be eligible a student must not be failing more than one class and maintain at least a 67% GPA for the previous quarter. Summer school classes cannot be used to regain eligibility.

Grade Point Average

A quality point grade point average will be maintained for the pur-pose of college admissions and the determination of valedictorian and salutatorian. The valedictorian and salutatorian will be named at the end of the first semester of the senior year.

courSe feeSStudents are required to pay course fees. The fee money is used to pay for materials, workbooks, supplies, etc., used by the students in courses. Listed fees in the program of studies booklet are tentative and subject to change based on publish-er and vendor increases. Invoices will be mailed to you after the deadline for schedule changes. Please wait to mail in your fees until you have received your invoice. Springboro High School does not want financial pressures to be a reason for a student not to take a course(s). Should finances be a problem, arrangements can be made by contacting the office.

SuMMer SchoolSummer School is recommended for any student who failed to meet the required number of units during a regular school year to advance to the next grade level or who failed in a required subject. Summer school courses may also be taken in order to resolve regular year schedule conflicts.

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Non-credit classes are offered to help students gain necessary skills to pass the OGT. Summer school classes are offered at Springboro High School and other schools in the area. Please contact districts for a list of courses.

Course length will vary depending on whether the course is for make-up credit, semester, or year-long. If you have any questions, you can contact the Assistant Principal’s office.

Summer school information will be available after spring break. Sum-mer school class taken for original credit will be held the first Tuesday following the end of the school year (May 31, 2016).

SeMeSter exAMSAll teachers give semester exams. The exam covers all materials studied during the semester and lasts approximately 1½ hours. Each nine-week grade is valued at 40% of the grade with the semester exam valued at 20%.

The exam exemption policy is reviewed annually and new policy modifications, if any, will be announced to students and parents at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year.

grADe clASSificAtionSAssignments to homeroom and grade level will be based on the following criteria:

Grade 9 ......... Fewer than 5 credits

Grade 10 ......... Five (5) credits – 9.99 credits

Grade 11 ......... Ten (10) credits – 14.99 credits

Grade 12 ......... Fifteen (15) credits

college prepArAtorY curriculuM recoMMenDAtionS

ARTICULATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS ON OHIO COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULA:Colleges and Universities in Ohio

English ....................4 credits

Math........................4 credits

Science ...................3 credits

Social Studies .......3 credits

Int’l Language .......2 credits

Arts ..........................1 credit

This is the minimum recommended high school curriculum by Ohio colleges and universities. Please note, some programs may require more extensive preparation in specific subject areas. It is the recom-mendation of SHS to take four science, four social studies and three international credits. Check with your guidance counselor and the university of your choice for additional information.

testing requirements:

End of Course Exams (Subject area Assessments)

English I, English II

Algebra I, Geometry

Physical Science/Biology

American History, American Government

Students studying Advanced Placement (AP) or College Credit Plus.

clASS of 2018 AnD BeYonD COURSE REqUIREMENTS:

English 4

Math 4

Science 3

Social Studies 3

½ PE

½ Health

1 Fine Art

½ Personal Finance

5 ½ Electives

22 Total Credits

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Graduation Assessment Points: students are required to earn a total of 18 points by means of end of course exams in the following areas:

1. English I 5. Physical Science/Biology

2. English II 6. American History

3. Algebra I 7. American Government

4. Geometry

Students may take Advanced Placement (AP) exams in lieu of state exams.

• Advanced Placement (AP)

• College Credit Plus (CCP)

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PERFORMANCE GRADUATION LEVEL POINTS

Advanced 5

Accelerated 4

Proficient 3

Basic 2

Limited 1

Minimum graduation point requirement for each subject area.

Graduation points may be awarded for successful completion of College Credit Plus courses

English..........................................4

Math .............................................4

Science & Social Studies .........6

grADuAtion reQuireMentSSpringboro High School’s graduation requirements meet the new minimum standards set by the Ohio Department of Education and the Springboro Community City Schools Board of Education.

Twenty-two (22) units of credit are required for graduation for the classes of 2017 and beyond. Students must meet the minimum credit and testing requirements in order to receive a diploma and partici-pate in the graduation ceremony from Springboro High School.

phYSicAl eDucAtion WAiver

Springboro High School offers a waiver of the Physical Education graduation requirement to any student that can meet the following criteria:

1. Must have at least one activity completed by the end of junior year and both must be completed by the end of the 1st semester senior year.

Subject Requirements for the classes of 2017 and beyond

English/Language Arts 4 units

Mathematics 4 units, including 1 unit of Algebra II or its equivalent

Science 3 units with inquiry based laboratory experience including the following or their equivalent:

1 unit of physical science

1 unit of biology

1 unit of advanced study in chemistry, physics or other physical science

Social Studies 3 units including the following:

1 unit of world history

1 unit of US history

1 unit of US government

Health ½ unit

Physical Education ½ unit (2 semesters at ¼ credit each semester or PE waiver)

Fine Arts 1 unit

Business ½ unit of Personal Finance

Electives 5 ½ units

Total 22 units

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2. A student must complete two activities to receive physical education waiver.

3. A student MAY NOT COMBINE one Physical Education class and one season of an activity, it must be two complete seasons, or two years of JROTC.

Waiver forms are available in the Guidance Office.

Please note, a separate PE Waiver is required for each activity

pArticipAtion in coMMenceMentTo participate in commencement ceremonies the Board of Education requires that at the time of graduation each student will have fulfilled all state and local academic coursework, state-mandated tests, fees, fines, and other school-related obligations. In the event that a stu-dent does not fulfill the requirements of the Board of Education, the Superintendent is given the authority to allow a student to partici-pate in commencement ceremonies under the following conditions:

A. Student/parent petitions the Superintendent, in writing, as to the extenuating circumstances.

B. Written petition must be received no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the commencement ceremony.

C. The actual diploma will not be awarded until all requirements stated above are fulfilled.

eArlY grADuAtionSophomore students interested in early graduation should see their guidance counselor for an application and further information before the March 23, 2016 deadline. Midterm and final exams will be taken with the seniors, as well as following senior guidelines for exam exemptions. They may attend senior assemblies and activities before, during and after the school day. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they get information regarding graduation, etc.

ncAA plAnning guiDewww.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org

NCAA INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSMost college athletic programs are regulated by the National Colle-giate Athletic Association (NCAA), an organization that has estab-lished rules on eligibility, recruiting and financial aid. The NCAA has three membership divisions – Division I, Division II and Division III. Institutions are members of one or another division according to the size and scope of their athletic programs and whether they provide athletic scholarships.

If you are planning to enroll in college as a freshman and you wish to participate in Division I or Division II athletics, you must be cleared by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center. The Center was established as a separate organization by the NCAA member institutions to ensure consistent interpretation of NCAA initial-eligibility requirements for all perspective student athletes at all member institutions.

If you want to participate in Division I or Division II sports in college, you should start the certification process immediately after your

nAiA eligibility Standards:

Be a graduate of an accredited high school Meet 2 of the 3 following requirements.

• Achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT

• Achieve a minimum overall high school Grade Point Average of 2.0 on 4.0 scale.

• Graduate in the top half of your high school class.

junior year in high school. Check with your guidance counselor to make sure you are taking a core curriculum that meets NCAA requirements. Also, register to take the ACT or SAT as a junior.

Currently, in order to be eligible for practice, participation in regular season competition, and athletics-related financial aid during the freshman year of college, a student must meet the following criteria:

Division i 16 Core Courses

4 years of English

3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)

2 years of natural/physical Science (1 year of lab if offered by high school)

1 year additional English, Mathematics or natural/physical science

2 years of social science

4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

Division ii 16 Core Courses

3 years of English

2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)

2 years of natural/physical Science (1 year of lab if offered by high school)

3 year additional English, Mathematics or natural/physical science

2 years of social science

4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)

For graduates of the class of 2016 and beyond, ten of the 16 core courses must be completed before the 7th semester (end of junior year).

nAiA www.playnaia.org

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S P R I N G B O R O H I G H S C H O O L Program of Studies 2016~2017ohio honorS DiploMA DeScriptionGraduating seniors have the opportunity to earn an honors diploma. To qualify for this diploma, a student must meet seven of the eight criteria. The criteria for the honors diploma include the following:

Subject criteria

English Language Arts 4 Units

Mathematics 4 Units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses containing equivalent content

Science 4 Units, including 2 units of Advanced Science

Social Studies 4 Units

International Language 3 Units of one language or 2 units each in 2 different languages

Fine Arts 1 Unit

Grade Point Average 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

ACT/SAT Score (excluding writing scores) 27 ACT/1210 SAT

The student who completes an intensive Vocational or Technical Education curriculum in the high school must meet at least seven of the following eight criteria:

Subject criteria

English Language Arts 4 Units

Mathematics 4 Units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses containing equivalent content

Science 4 Units, including 2 units of Advanced Science

Social Studies 4 Units

Career Technical Program 4 Units leading to an industry- recognized credential, results in apprenticeship or is part of an articulated career pathway, which can lead to post-secondary credit.

Ohio Career Technical Achieve the proficiency bench- Competency Assessment mark established for the Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or equivalent assessment aligned with state-approved and industry validated technical standards.

Grade Point Average 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

ACT/SAT Score (excluding writing scores) 27 ACT/1210 SAT

For more information visit: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Academic-Content-Standards/Graduation-Requirements/Criteria-for-Diploma-with-Honors-for-the-Graduation

preSiDent’S AWArD for eDucAtionAl excellenceThe criteria for this award are:

1. Grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

2. 24 on the ACT or 1090 on the SAT

3. Twelve credits in: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, International Languages, and Computer Science

preSiDent’S AWArD for eDucAtionAl AchieveMentThe criteria for this award is as follows:

1. Must meet two out of the three criteria for the President’s Award for Educational Excellence

2. Meet Springboro High School’s Honor Roll or Principal’s List standards and demonstrate improvement in grade point average for the first three grading periods of senior year

3. Twelve credits in: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, International Languages, and Computer Science.

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grADing SYSteMStudents will earn percentage grades for all classes. A percentage will be reported each nine weeks, and a cumulative percentage average will be maintained for all students. The cumulative percentage will be used to determine eligibility for Principal’s List, Honor Roll, National Honor Society, and other academic awards. A quality point grade point average will be maintained for the purpose of college entrance admissions and determination of valedictorian and salutatorian.

WeighteD courSeSThe courses approved for weighted grades for the 2016-2017 school year are as follows:

All AP courses are weighted 10% & all honors courses are weighted 5%

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college entrAnce exAMS

There are two college entrance tests, one of which must be taken for admissions into any four year college. These are the ACT or SAT. Most schools today will accept either test for admission, but it is important that students check with the admissions office to be certain. All test dates can be found online at each respective site listed below.

ACTwww.actstudent.org

Scores on the ACT are reported in English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, *Writing (optional), and a Composite (average of all sub-scores). Composite scores will range from 1 to 36.

ACT recommends that students take the ACT plus Writing, but this score is separate from and does not affect the ACT composite score.

All registration is done online.

SATwww.collegeboard.org

Scores are reported in evidence based math, reading and writing with an optional essay. Scores range from 400-1600.

Both the ACT and SAT are given five to six times respectively dur-ing the year. A student may take the test as many times as he/she wishes: colleges will generally take the best score when considering admission or scholarship. It is best to take the test as near the end of the junior year as possible. This allows the student to complete a full three years of English, Math, and Science courses. Students are encouraged to repeat the test in June, October or December of the senior year, if needed.

All registration is done online.

our school (ceeB) code number is 364-770.

PSAT/NMSQT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. This test is given each year only once in October. It cannot be repeated. The test serves a dual purpose for juniors; it is a practice test for the SAT and scores on the test will determine eligibility to continue in the National Merit Scholarship competition. (Only about 1% of the entire national population of juniors taking the test will have scores high enough to continue in the competition for scholarships).

Underclassmen have an opportunity to take the PSAT; if there are seats available (juniors have first priority). Scores of sophomore students taking the PSAT/NMSQT are not reported to the scholar-ship agency, and they are not eligible to compete for scholarship consideration. It is taken for “practice” only. The junior year testing is for National Merit Scholarships.

college creDit pluSThe College Credit Plus has been established to permit high school students in grades nine through twelve to earn college and high school graduation credit through the successful completion of college courses. The program is intended to provide expanded opportuni-ties for appropriately qualified high school students to experience coursework at the college or university level. Any high school student admitted to a course by an institution of higher education will be ex-pected and required to perform at the same level as the institution’s regular students. All College Credit Plus classes are weighted 10 points.

HONORS

Honors Physical Science

Honors Biology

Honors Geometry

Honors Algebra I

Honors Algebra II

Honors Pre-Calculus

Honors French II

Honors French III

Honors French IV

Honors German II

Honors German III

Honors German IV

Honors English I

Honors English II

Honors English III

Honors Physics

Honors Physiology

Honors Spanish II

Honors Spanish III

Honors Spanish IV

AP

AP Art History

AP Biology

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Chemistry

AP Computer Science

AP English Literature & Composition

AP French V

AP German V

AP Government

AP Macroeconomics

AP Microeconomics

AP Music Theory & Composition

AP Physics I

AP Physics II

AP Psychology

AP Spanish V & VI

AP Statistics

AP Studio Art: 2-D Design

AP Studio Art: Digital Focus

AP US History

AP World History

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S P R I N G B O R O H I G H S C H O O L Program of Studies 2016 ~2017Regional meetings are scheduled to explain the college credit plus option. Springboro High School will host a meeting in February. Contact the guidance office for the other dates and locations if un-able to attend at Springboro. Attendance by one parent or designee at this meeting is mandatory. Students interested in this option are still eligible to select courses for study at Springboro High School.

Refer to the Ohio Department of Education website for more infor-mation (www.education.ohio.gov)

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS PATHWAYS

15-hour pAthWAY: The Ohio Transfer Module (OTM) is a subset or a complete set of general education requirements at Ohio public colleges and universi-ties. OTM courses are guaranteed to transfer to any of Ohio’s public institutions of higher education as an area credit, as well as equiva-lent courses in English and Mathematics.

Courses listed here are OTM, except: COM-2206.

SinclAir coMMunitY college MoDel pAthWAYS

15-hour pAthWAY

COURSE NUMBER & NAME CR HRS

COM-2211 Effective Public Speaking 3

ENG-1101 English Composition I 3

HIS-1101 U.S. History I 3

MAT-1470 College Algebra 4

PSY-1100 General Psychology 3

TOTAL: 16

30-hour pAthWAY: 1St SeMeSter


COM-2211 Effective Public Speaking 3

ENG-1101 English Composition I 3

HIS-1101 U.S. History I 3

MAT-1470 College Algebra 4

PSY-1100 General Psychology 3

TOTAL: 16

30-hour pAthWAY: 2nD SeMeSter


COM-2206 Interpersonal Communication 3

LIT-2220 Intro to Literature 3

HIS-1102 U.S. History II 3

MAT-1570* Trigonometry 3

SOC-1101 Intro to Sociology 3

TOTAL: 31

creDit flex plAnThe district and Board of Education recognize the need to provide alternative means by which students achieve the goals of the district. An optional plan to meet the educational needs of a student may be developed when deemed necessary by the student and approved by the Credit Flex Committee.

Credit flexibility shifts the focus from “seat time” to performance. Students can earn units of high school credit based on an individu-ally approved credit flexibility plan. The intent of credit flexibility is to meet increased expectations for high school graduation in response to globalization, technology, and demographics; and to meet the demand for 21st century skills.

Credit flexibility enables students to earn high school credit in a number of ways in addition to traditional classes. Credit Flex propos-als may include such options as approved online courses, tutorial program, independent study, correspondence courses, educational travel, mentorship programs, test out which requires mastery of con-tent through a paper/pencil test and submission of a portfolio, and courses not available in the current Springboro High School Program of Studies. Credit will be granted to the student upon satisfactory completion of the approved Credit Flex Plan.

The Credit Flex Committee accepts proposals on May 1st and November 1st. If you have questions regarding credit flex, please consult with your guidance counselor.

Students considering participation in college athletics should assume that any credit flex courses taken may not be accepted as core courses by the NCAA or NAIA.

SpringBoro high School ActivitieSThere are numerous extracurricular/co-curricular activities available at Springboro High School. The following is a list of those activities:

CLUBS/ACTIVITIES – CONTACT THE AdVISOR OR THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S OffICE fOR INfORMATIONAcademic Challenge Club Art Club Buckeye Boys/Girls State Business Professionals of America Club Med Destination Imagination Environmental Club French Club Friends of Rachael (FOR) German Club Interact Club Junior Council of World Affairs (JCOWA) JROTC Color Guard Kitty Hawk Air Society

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Make a Difference Club Mock Trial Team Muse Machine National Honor Society (NHS) Office Worker Optimist Club PKOM Play/Musical Pride Committee Remote Control Model Aircraft Club Robotics School Newspaper-The Roar Ski/Snowboard Club Spanish Club Student Athletic Trainer Student Council Students Against Destructive Decisions Teacher Aide Teen Mentoring Teen Democrats Teen Republicans VICA/Skills USA Volunteer Swim Coach Yearbook Staff – S-Capades

ATHLETICS – CONTACT MR. MATT LOUIS – ATHLETIC dIRECTOR

fall:

Football Volleyball Boys/Girls Soccer Boys/Girls Cross Country Girls Tennis Boys/Girls Golf Cheerleading

Winter:

Boys/Girls Basketball Wrestling Boys/Girls Swimming Cheerleading Hockey Boys/Girls Bowling

MUSIC – CONTACT MR. JEff RUNGE – BANd dIRECTORParticipation in the programs listed below must meet established academic eligibility requirements:

Band Winterguard Winter Percussion Jazz Band Pep Band Fall Guard

Spring:

Boys/Girls Track Baseball Softball Boys Tennis Boys/Girls Lacrosse (Club)

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Aerospace ScienceAir force Junior rotc

The mission of Air Force Junior ROTC is to “develop citizens of charac-ter dedicated to serving their nation and community”. The curriculum is provided by the United States Air Force to promote citizenship, engage students in community service, develop leadership skills, and study air and space fundamentals. At Springboro High School students can enroll in JROTC for 1, 2, 3, or 4 years. Each semester class consists of 40 percent aerospace science, 40 percent leadership education, and 20 percent fitness and wellness. Students are required to wear the Air Force-provided JROTC uniform one day per week. In addition to the formal classroom instruction, most cadets are also in-volved in various optional extracurricular activities such as competi-tion drill team, orienteering, rocketry, field trips to aerospace-related facilities and honorary academic groups. Cadets can also participate in many social activities such as an annual military ball, bowling nights, lock-ins, and a summer cadet leadership school.

REGISTRATION NOTE: A student needs to register for both the A and B semester classes. For example, an incoming freshman would regis-ter for both Aerospace Science 1A and Aerospace Science 1B classes.

AeroSpAce Science iA 0101APRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 9, 10 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: 1/2 Fee: NONE PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

These courses provide an introduction to Aerospace Science 1A and 1B (AS1A and AS1B), Leadership Education 1A and 1B (LE1A and LE1B), and physical fitness and wellness. The AS1A and AS1B portions are entitled, “Journey into Aviation History”. These courses focus on the development of flight from ancient civilizations through the early history of balloons, dirigbles, and aircraft. It emphasizes civilian and military contributions to aviation, the development and modernization of the United States Air Force, and a brief history of astronomy and space exploration. The LE1A and LE1B portions intro-duce students to Air Force JROTC, its history, and basic customs, and courtesies of the U.S. Air Force. Additionally, students explore and learn about individual behavior, wear of the uniform, basic drill, and customs and courtesies to the U.S. flag. (See Note 2 below regarding fitness and wellness).

AeroSpAce Science iB 0101BPRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 9, 10 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: 1/2 Fee: NONE PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE


Note 1: The Aerospace Science 2A and 2B (Science of Flight), 3A and 3B (Exploring

Space), and 4A and 4B (Survival) portions of the curriculum are taught over a three year

period with sophomores, juniors and seniors being taught the same AS material during

the year.

Note 2: The fitness and wellness curriculum focuses on physical fitness and wellness

concepts and is intended to motivate JROTC students to lead more active and healthy

lifestyles beyond minimum school requirements.

AeroSpAce Science ii A 0201APRe-RequiSiTe: INSTRUCTOR CONSENT GRAde: 10 LeNGTH: YEAR

CRediT: 1 Fee: NONE PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

These courses are comprised of Aerospace Science 2A and 2B (AS2A and AS2B), Leadership Education 2A and 2B (LE2A and LE2B), and physical fitness and wellness. The AS2A and AS2B portions are entitled, “The Science of Flight--A Gateway to New Horizons”. AS2A and AS2B portions are an introductory and customized course that focuses on how airplanes fly, how weather conditions affect flight, flight and the human body, and flight navigation. The course is de-signed to complement materials taught in math and science courses and support a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The LE2A and LE2B portions focus on communi-cations skills and speech preparation, time management, goal set-ting, decision-making and organizational structures. Basic leadership skills, traits, styles of leadership, and followership are covered, along with group formation and interaction. Students continue to learn and demonstrate JROTC customs and courtesies. (See Note 2 below regarding fitness and wellness).

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the year.




AeroSpAce Science iiiA 0301APRe-RequiSiTe: INSTRUCTOR CONSENT GRAde: 11 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: 1/2 Fee: NONE PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

These courses are comprised of Aerospace Science 3A and 3B (AS3A and AS3B), Leadership Education 3A and 3B (LE3A and LE3B), and physical fitness and wellness. The AS3A and AS3B portions are

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entitled, “Exploring Space -- The High Frontier” and is a customized course about space and the human exploration of space. The course begins with the study of the space environment from the earliest days of astronomy and early ideas of the heavens, through the Re-naissance, and on into modern astronomy. An in-depth study of the Earth, Sun, stars, Moon, and our solar system is provided. The course also investigates manned and unmanned missions and concepts surrounding spaceflight, space vehicles, and other space technology. The LE3A and LE3B portions are designed to equip cadets with essen-tial life skills, focusing on education and career paths. The course cov-ers researching and choosing careers, financing education, applying for college, interviewing techniques an pursuing a career. (See Note 2

below regarding fitness and wellness).

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the year. During the 2015-2016 school year, the AS4A and AS4B Survival curriculum will

be taught.




AeroSpAce Science ivA 0401APRe-RequiSiTe: INSTRUCTOR CONSENT GRAde: 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: 1/2 Fee: NONE PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

These courses are comprised of Aerospace Science 4A and 4B (AS4A and AS4B), Leadership Education 4A and 4B (LE4A and LE4B), and physical fitness and wellness. The AS4A and AS4B portions are entitled, “Survival”, and is a course designed to provide a basic understanding of survival situations. Students will learn survival in situations where their safety and life depends on their decisions. Topics covered include survival preparedness, the conditions affecting survival, the needs of a survivor, psychological aspects of survival, basic survival medicine, clothing and shelters, building fires, land navigation and signaling techniques. The LE4A and LE4B portions are designed to help cadets understand and practice financial plan-ning, use of credit, and investments. LE4A and LE4B also introduces students to the principles and functions of management, managing conflict, problem solving and decision making. (See Note 2 below regarding fitness and wellness).

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the year. During the 2015-2016 school year, the AS4A and AS4B Survival curriculum will

be taught.




Assessment prepcollege eSSentiAlS-A.c.t./S.A.t. 1312 prepArAtion & Writing SKillS for collegePRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½

This is a semester course open to college-bound sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students will explore strategies that are essential to critical thinking, academic success and college readiness. The class is designed to increase proficiency in taking the ACT/SAT. This will be accomplished by identifying and remediating individual weaknesses in Science, Math and English. Students will learn to deconstruct test questions and increase their ability to decode challenging vocabulary in context. In addition, students will sharpen timed writing skills and gain exposure to the college application and selection process, as well as develop and apply skills for grant scholarship and essay writing. There is a fee for this course.

**cADet leADerShip 0102/0103/0104 courSePRe-RequiSiTe: ONE YEAR OF JROTC GRAde: 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: 7-8 DAYS CRediT: 1 Fee: VARIES

This is an intensive course offered in conjunction with other JROTC units at Wright Patterson AFB. It is organized for in-depth instruc-tion in leadership and followership techniques. Major portions of the course consist of academics, physical fitness, drill, survival, and lead-ership exercises. There is a nominal charge for various cadet activities and awards.

Business educationThe following courses are offered to prepare students for a job, enrichment for college bound students, and to enable the individual to adapt to a business oriented society.

Business education classes are not only for students who expect to graduate and pursue a career in business. Business education courses teach lifetime skills that you will need for all fields and career success. Our business education classes are designed to meet the National Business Education Association’s recommendations for students completing business education programs which includes demonstrat-ing the ability to:

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S P R I N G B O R O H I G H S C H O O L Program of Studies• Function as economically literate citizens through the development

of personal consumer economic skills, a knowledge of social and government responsibility, and an understanding of business opera-tions.

• Demonstrate interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills neces-sary to function in multicultural business settings.

• Develop career awareness and related skills to enable them to make viable career choices and become employable in a variety of business careers.

• Select and apply the tools of technology as they relate to personal and business decision making.

• Communicate effectively as writers, listeners, and speakers in social and business settings.

• Use accounting procedures to make decisions about planning, organizing, and allocating resources.

• Apply the principles of law in personal and business settings.

• Prepare to become entrepreneurs by drawing from their general understanding of all aspects of business.

• Understand the interrelationships of different functional areas of business and the impact of one component on another.

• Develop the ability to participate in business transactions in both the domestic and international arenas.

• Develop the ability to market the assets each individual has wheth-er they be in the labor market or in the consumer goods market.

• Manage data from all of the functional areas of business needed to make wise management decisions.

• Utilize analytical tools needed to understand and make reasoned decisions about economic issues—both personal and societal.

intro to perSonAl finAnce 7106PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 9-12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

This semester course is required for students to obtain Personal Finance credit. Students will gain an introduction to economic fundamentals, the value of education, choosing a career path, finding a job, succeeding on the job, taxes, budgeting, banking basics, credit, savings, investing, and risk management. Many financial philosophies and resources will be used to give students a well-rounded introduc-tion to personal finance topics.

Ap MAcroeconoMicS 7213 PRe-RequiSiTe: AP MICROECONOMICS GRAde: 11-12 LeNGTH: YEAR

CRediT: 1 WEIGHTED COURSE

AP Macroeconomics gives students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. This course places particular emphasis on the study of nation-al income and price determination, and also develops student’s famil-iarity with economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics. Students are introduced to fundamental economic concepts such as scarcity and opportunity costs. Students will study comparative advantage to determine the basis on which mutually advantageous trade can take place between countries and to identify comparative advantage from differences in output levels and labor costs. Other basic concepts that are explored include the functions performed by an economic system and the way the tools of supply and demand can be used to analyze a market economy. Coverage of these concepts provides students with the foundation for a thorough understanding of macroeconomics.

Ap MicroeconoMicS 7113 PRe-RequiSiTe: INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL FINANCE GRAde: 11-12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1

AP Microeconomics gives students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision-makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system.

Accounting i 7105PRe-RequiSiTe: INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL FINANCE GRAde: 10-12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

Accounting is highly recommended for students planning to major in any type of business in college. Accounting is also of interest to students who plan to own their own business or use financial knowledge for personal reasons. Students develop an understanding of basic accounting concepts and principles by covering the account-ing cycle. They will learn the rules of debit and credit, analyzing and journalizing transactions, posting to the general ledger, worksheets, preparation of financial statements, and banking and credit practices. There is a fee for this course.

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Accounting ii 7205PRe-RequiSiTe: TEACHER APPROVAL, ACCOUNTING I GRAde: 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

This course is a continuation of the principles of accounting learned in Accounting I and is highly recommended for students who want to major in Accounting. Students will develop a deeper understanding of basic accounting concepts and principles by covering the accounting cycle. They will continue using the rules of debit and credit, analyzing and journalizing transactions, posting to the general ledger, work-sheets, preparation of financial statements, and banking and credit practices. There is a fee for this course.

SportS MAnAgeMent/MArKeting 7110 PRe-RequiSiTe: INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL FINANCE GRAde: 10-12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

Students in this semester course will be given an in-depth look at the basic principles of management/marketing for the sports industry. Students will study the concepts and functions of management/mar-keting for sporting events from the amateur through the professional levels.

entrepreneurShip 7108PRe-RequiSiTe: INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL FINANCE GRAde: 10-12

LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: 1/2 PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

The Entrepreneurship course is a semester class designed for students interested in pursuing a business major or anticipating operating their own business in the future. Students will be introduced to many aspects of starting and operating a business in a competitive high tech global market. Students will analyze skills and traits necessary for entrepreneurial success and identify their potential for success as an entrepreneur. Students will gain knowledge and skills to effectively organize, develop, create and manage their own business. Topics addressed will include: feasibility, market research, product develop-ment, finance/pricing, promotion/marketing, distribution/logistics/ technology, interpersonal and management skills and business ethics. Students will create and defend a business plan.

computer coursesThe computer courses allow students to appropriately use hard-ware, software applications, multimedia tools and other electronic technology, as well as discover the wide range of jobs that they facilitate. These include desktop publishing, web page design, Internet use and information retrieval, computer graphics, networking, file management and storage, telecommunications, multimedia, word processing, spreadsheets, database applications, and computer-based presentations. Students will use the Internet and other electronic information resources for research, knowledge building, and decision making. They will create, publish and present information utilizing formats appropriate to the content and audience. Since the technol-ogy of the computer and the web is constantly changing, new tools and techniques will be introduced as they evolve.

All classes will be exposed to:

• Problem Solving

• Recognize the role of teamwork in the design process

• Graphic editing

• Fair use and multimedia copyright guidelines citing sources of copy-righted materials in papers, projects and multimedia presentations

• Use technological tools for class assignments, projects and presentations

• Select and use appropriate technologies as a means of artistic expression

• Use electronic resources for research

• Select and use appropriate technology tools to efficiently collect, analyze and display data

• Emphasize high-level academics with teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving

• Select and use appropriate technologies to prepare for the workplace

coMputer ApplicAtionS i 0202Pre-requisite: NONE GrAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGth: SEMESTER CREDIT: ½ ProGrAm tyPe: COLLEGE PREP

This is a course that will provide students with opportunity to develop self-confidence, foster creativity, and develop skills that are important for success in college and entry-level careers. The practical component of the course seeks to enable students to use computers as a tool in everyday problem solving, no matter what discipline they study. Time will be spent exploring all the features of Google. Stu-dents gain skills in computer graphics, animations, word processing, presentation strategies, spreadsheets including charting, database applications, information retrieval on the Internet. There is a fee for this course.

• Advanced search strategies – demonstrate an understanding of the strengths and limitations of the Internet, and evaluate the quality and appropriate use of Internet resources.

• Evaluate choices of electronic resources and determine their strengths and limitations

• Identify communications needs, select appropriate communications

WeB pAge DeSign 0213PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: SeMeSTeR CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

Students taking this course will be exposed to the foundations of web design and Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) structure. Throughout the course, students will work on a variety of projects that will investigate site design and management. They will discover how to use HTML/XHTML, organize web content, develop color schemes, add graphics and links, work with frames, insert multimedia elements, and use cascading style sheets (CSS). This is a project-ori-ented course leading to the ability to maintain a fully functional web site. There is a fee for this course.

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S P R I N G B O R O H I G H S C H O O L Program of StudiesAp coMputer Science 0222PRe-RequiSiTe: MINIMUM OF 75% IN ALGEBRA I GRAde: 9-12 LeNGTH: YEAR Fee: TBD PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

This Advanced Placement course offers a course and exam in intro-ductory computer science. This course emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with a concentration on problem solving and algorithm development, and is meant to be the equivalent of a first-semester college-level course in computer science. It also includes the study of data structures, design and abstraction. All students who sign up for this course are encouraged to take the AP Computer Science A exam.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECH PREPprogramming & System DevelopmentITTP is one of two on-campus Career/Technical Programs offered at Springboro High School. The program combines academic rigor with technical training. Information Technology is a College Tech Prep Program.

College Tech Prep, TECHnology PREParation, combines the best of college prep and advanced technical education to create a high school and college pathway to high tech career success. College Tech Prep students get real world working experiences, career explora-tion and the academic foundation they need to succeed in college. Learning is relevant and interesting. Programs emphasize high-level academics with teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving.

Students who are involved in Tech Prep will have the opportunity to participate in the following: Business Professionals of America

• Students are able to run for officer positions where they can showcase their leadership, public speaking and marketing skills

• Students are able to compete in various team and individual competitions at the regional, state and national level. Inter-alliance of Greater Cincinnati

• The Tech Prep program at Springboro is currently a member of this organization. They offer IT Camps and paid internships for juniors and seniors throughout the summer. Microsoft Technology Associate Certifications

• Microsoft offers a series of technology certifications that students can take based on the IT pathway that interests them. Sinclair Community College

• Students become a member of the Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium and a student at Sinclair Community College. Through this partnership they can earn college credit while in high school

• Students who complete both years of the Tech Prep program and meet the minimum GPA requirements may be eligible for a $3,000 scholarship that can be used towards classes at Sinclair after they graduate

founDAtionS in coMputer 0214 inforMAtion SYSteMSPRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 9,10 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

This pre-Tech Prep elective provides exploration into Information Technology career fields while building skill sets in a “hands-on” laboratory environment. Students successfully completing this course will know if Information Technology is a possible college major or career field. The course helps students get an introduction to topics covered in the Tech Prep Program. There is a fee for this course.

progrAMMing & SYSteM 0215 DevelopMent i (pSD i)GRAde: 11 LeNGTH: FULL YEAR/2 PERIOD CRediT: 2 PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

Students who participate in the PSD I course will be introduced to basic computer programming logic, software design basics, database management skills and project management. Students will have the opportunity to program in Java, C++, Visual Basic, and C#. Through-out the program students will learn how to be successful in software development as an individual and as a team. Students in this course will have the opportunity to earn college credit from Sinclair Com-munity College, participate in BPA competitions, opportunities for internships and to sit for Microsoft Technology Associate certifica-tions. There is a fee for this course.

progrAMMing & SYSteM 0216 DevelopMent ii (pSD ii)PRe-RequiSiTe: PSD I GRAde: 12 LeNGTH: FULL YEAR/2 PERIOD CRediT: 2 PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

Students who participate in the PSD II course will continue building their programming logic skills from the prior course. Students will learn to build software applications for web development and mobile applications. Students will learn database programming while work-ing in SQL Server to create complex queries and stored procedures. The minimum expected for students to graduate with from the Tech Prep program is with college credit from Sinclair Community Col-lege in their BIS 1120, CIS 1107 and CIS 1111 classes as well as have passed their Microsoft Technology Associate Software Development certification. There is a fee for this course.

Digital Media Arts AcademyDigital Media Arts Academy is a Warren County Career Center, Career/Technical Program offered at Springboro High School. The program combines academic rigor with technical training.

College Tech Prep, TECHnology PREParation, combines the best of college prep and advanced technical education to create a high school and college pathway to high tech career success. College Tech Prep students get real world working experiences, career explora-tion and the academic foundation they need to succeed in college.

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Learning is relevant and interesting. Programs emphasize high-level academics with teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving. The seamless four-year College Tech Prep pathway is a skill-building curriculum jointly designed by businesses, high schools, and colleges. The pathway links the last two years of high school with a two-year college degree program. It is also possible to extend the pathway to a baccalaureate degree program. Students often enter college with advanced skills, credit for work completed in high school, scholarships and a clearer sense of career direction.

Students successfully completing the two-year Digital Media Arts Academy can earn articulated college credits through Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium at Sinclair Community College. Qualifying students who choose to attend Sinclair have the opportunity to earn a $3,000 scholarship, if eligibility requirements are met. Information regarding credits and scholarships can be found at the Miami Valley Prep Consortium homepage (http://www.mvtechprep.org).

introDuction to DigitAl 0219 MeDiA ArtS Pre-requisite: NONE LeNGth: SEMESTER ProGrAm tyPe: CAREER TECH

The goal for Introduction to Digital Media is to provide basic knowl-edge and skills for those students who are considering pursuing the Digital Media Arts Academy or those who are interested in multi-me-dia production or digital art. This course focuses primarily on creating personally expressive artwork using technology. Students will expand their knowledge of computer hardware and software applications in a laboratory environment. This course will include an introduction to Digital Photography, Digital Imaging, Digital Illustration, Basic Animation, Web-page Design, Video/Audio Production, and Elements of Visual Arts/Design. STEM focused curriculum is implement in this course.

Students need to be self-directed and able to work independently. There is a fee for this course.

DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS ACADEMY I & IIThis is a two-year Tech Prep Program. This course will be taught in units that include Digital Media Arts Appreciation, Digital Imaging, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Visual Media Design, Storyboard-ing, Web-design, and Digital Video Production. Digital Media Arts Academy II also includes portfolio preparation and opportunity for job shadowing and internship. Students must be self-motivated and self-directed.

DigitAl MeDiA ArtS AcADeMY i 0220PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE LeNGTH: FULL YEAR- 2 PERIODS PROGRAM TYPe: CAREER TECH CRediT: 2

This course includes animation, video/audio production, graphics, digital imaging, web design, computer skills and skills for internship: Employability, customer relations, teamwork, and project manage-ment. Students will create an on-line portfolio. There is a fee for this course.

DigitAl MeDiA ArtS AcADeMY ii 0221PRe-RequiSiTe: DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS I OR BY TEACHER APPROVAL LeNGTH: FULL YEAR- 2 PERIODS PROGRAM TYPe: CAREER TECH CRediT: 2

This course includes animation, video/audio production, graphics, digital imaging, web design, computer skills, portfolio preparation and possibility for internship and job shadowing.

This course will cover topics introduced in Digital Media Arts Acade-my I. Topics in Digital Media Arts Academy II will be taught in greater depth and require products that are more rigorous then products in Digital Media Arts Academy I.

This course will cover topics introduced in Digital Media Arts Acade-my I. Topics in Digital Media Arts Academy II will be taught in greater depth and require products that are more rigorous then products in Digital Media Arts Academy I. There is a fee for this course.

englishEnglish is the development of skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Areas of study in the english program include the following:

Literature – the study of man, his surroundings, his experiences and emotions as portrayed in prose and poetry. It’s purpose is to bring greater understanding, enjoyment, and appreciation of literary forms while developing reading skills.

Composition – the expression of ideas and creative ability through a variety of written forms. The student will gain expertise by writing letters, reports, essays, stories, term papers, verse, and outlines.

Grammar – the study of the structure of our language. Using words correctly and more effectively in sentences is the primary purpose of this area of study.

speech – the art of communicating ideas in a competent and effec-tive manner. This area includes practice in discussion techniques and in giving speeches.

spelling and Vocabulary – the knowledge of word forms, their meaning, and usage. Accuracy in spelling and usage is stressed.

The English standards required by the CORE curriculum apply throughout each course.

standardized test Preparation – full review and preparation for state mandated tests.

Selection criteriA: honorS engliSh clASSeS

Who needs to apply?

Any eighth grader interested in Honors English I, or any Frosh-Junior who has not already been in the Honors program who is interested in taking Honors. Students must have a 90% average in their current English class in order to be eligible to apply, or a Gifted Identification.

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What is the application process?

Any student interested in applying will be required to write to two prompts for an hour after school. The writing date will be announced several weeks ahead of time. Written responses will be evaluated by the English department.

Students will also be required to fill out an application due on the day of the after-school writing prompts.

The recommendation of the previous English teacher will be taken into consideration, and will be based on interest and ability in language arts as observed by the teacher, level of critical thinking in analysis and composition, class participation, attendance, character and attitude.

How will the applicants be notified?

Students who apply will receive a letter a few weeks after the writ-ing prompts take place. If the student is accepted into the program, further instructions will be included regarding summer assignments.

cp engliSh i 1101PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 9 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

CP/Career Prep English I is designed to give a student a solid background in the basic skills of English language and serves as an introduction to the elements of literature. A major part of the year will be devoted to critically analyzing various forms of literature, such as the short story, novel, drama, and poetry. Grammar will also be a major focus throughout the year. There will be a strong emphasis on the many forms of writing. There is a fee for this course.

honorS engliSh i 1102PRe-RequiSiTe: SELECTION CRITERIA GRAde: 9 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT:1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

The Honors English class at the ninth grade level will include the traditional course work in place in the curriculum guide as well as additional literary selections and writing opportunities. The Honors class will provide enrichment and in-depth study for those students who demonstrate extraordinary promise in their language skills. Summer reading is required. All students taking this course are strongly encouraged to take the end of course exam. There is a fee for this course.

engliSh ii 1200PRe-RequiSiTe: ENGLISH I & TEACHER APPROVAL GRAde: 10 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: CAREER PREP

English II is designed to help students master the basic skills of literature, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama and novels. The pace of the course accommodates students who may need extra help and time to strengthen writing and reading comprehension and improve written and spoken vocabulary. The placement for this course is based on achievement level in CP English I as well as teacher recommendation. There is a fee for this course.

2016~2017engliSh DepArtMent courSeS4 Core Credits Required*

COLLeGe PReP CAReeR PReP

9th Grade Honors english i CP english i CP english i

10th Grade Honors english ii english ii CP english ii Electives: Electives: Public Speaking Public Speaking Creative Writing Creative Writing Children’s Literature Children’s Literature Film & Literature Film & Literature S’capades S’capades 11th Grade Honors english iii english iii CP english iii Electives: Electives: Public Speaking Public Speaking Creative Writing Creative Writing Children’s Literature Children’s Literature Film And Literature Film & Literature S’capades S’capades 12Th Grade AP english Lit & Comp english iV CP english iV Electives: Electives: Public Speaking Public Speaking Creative Writing Creative Writing Film And Literature Children’s Literature Children’s Literature Film & Literature S’capades S’capades

*Students must take one of the bolded courses each year

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cp engliSh ii 1201PRe-RequiSiTe: ENGLISH I GRAde: 10 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

CP English II is designed to give a student a solid background in the basic skills of English language and serves as an introduction to the elements of literature. A major part of the year will be devoted to analyzing various forms of literature, such as the short story, novel, drama, and poetry. Grammar and vocabulary will also be a major focus throughout the year.

honorS engliSh ii 1202PRe-RequiSiTe: SELECTION CRITERIA GRAde: 10 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 SUMMER READING AND PROJECTS ARE REQUIRED PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

Students will read extensively from novels, short stories, poetry, and nonfiction selections. Summer reading is required, as well. Students will write extensively; they will write memoirs, narrative/descriptive, expository essays, and a research-based persuasive essay. Students will deliver oral presentations, study vocabulary, and review grammar and usage. All students taking this course are strongly encouraged to take the end of course exam. There is a fee for this course.

engliSh iii 1301PRe-RequiSiTe: ENGLISH II & TEACHER APPROVAL GRAde: 11 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: CAREER PREP

English III is designed to give a student a solid background in the basic skills of the English language and a study of American literature, po-etry, drama, and nonfiction. This study is accompanied with emphasis on grammar usage, vocabulary, research, and writing. There is a fee for this course.

cp engliSh iii 1302PRe-RequiSiTe: ENGLISH II GRAde: 11 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

Students will read diverse selections of American fiction including novels, poetry, short stories, and nonfiction. Students will gain exten-sive practice in writing, including expository, analytical, reflective, and persuasive writing. Finally, students will deliver oral presentations. There is a fee for this course.

honorS engliSh iii 1303PRe-RequiSiTe: SELECTION CRITERIA GRAde: 11 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

This course is a survey of American literature; students will read extensively from novels, short stories, poetry, and nonfiction selec-tions. They will explore and use a variety of reading strategies – encouraging them to annotate, read closely, and examine levels of diction, elements of style, and structure as they relate to meaning. Summer reading is required, as well. Students will write extensively; they will write expository, narrative/reflective, and argumentative pieces, including literary analyses, expository essays, and research based writing. They will also work on timed writing responses to help

prepare them the ACT, SAT, and AP English IV. Students will deliver oral presentations, study vocabulary, and extensively review grammar and usage in order to prepare for the ACT, SAT, and PSAT. There is a fee for this course.

engliSh iv 1401 PRe-RequiSiTe: ENGLISH III & TEACHER APPROVAL GRAde: 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: CAREER PREP

English IV is a senior English course designed to give students a solid background in the basic skills of the English language. Students will receive a well-rounded survey of literature across the genres-short stories, novels, poetry and drama, as well as many opportunities and strategies to improve their overall writing and vocabulary skills. Students will be required to submit a research paper. There is a fee for this course.

cp engliSh iv 1402PRe-RequiSiTe: CP ENGLISH III OR ENGLISH III GRAde: 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This course is designed to prepare the college bound student with the skills needed for college English classes. Students will write both formally and informally. The course provides an extensive study of literature, concentrating on British authors, with attention given to vocabulary and public speaking. There is a fee for this course.

Ap engliSh iv 1403PRe-RequiSiTe: SELECTION CRITERIA GRAde: 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

This course will be as much like an English college course as possible within the high school setting. Students will be expected to handle multiple tasks without compromising high quality work. This is a writing intensive course. Students will write frequently and special attention will be given to timed writings in order to prepare the students for the rigors of college writing and the essay section of the AP Literature test. Summer reading is required for this course and the literature/poetry/prose selected will challenge students to think independently and to concentrate at a very high level. This course is designed for highly motivated students who enjoy writing, reading classic literature, and thinking for themselves. Students who take this class should plan on taking the AP Literature and Composition exam in May; one of the primary goals for the course is to help students earn college credit. There is a fee for this course.

ELECTIVE ENGLISH CREDITS

puBlic SpeAKing 1306PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

Students enrolled in Public Speaking class will study the various as-pects of communication and will learn effective speaking skills. This course is designed to raise each student’s skill and confidence level speaking before an audience and each student’s critical listening skills.

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S P R I N G B O R O H I G H S C H O O L Program of StudiesThis is a student-oriented class where students will learn to write and deliver various types of speeches such as demonstration, informative, persuasive, formal debate, power point and others.

creAtive Writing 1006 PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

The Creative Writing course is designed for students who are inter-ested in writing narrative (fiction and non-fiction) and/or poetry. Aspects of creative writing that are covered include developing characters, writing dialogue, writing different forms of poetry, and submitting writing for publication. The course allows students to concentrate on the development of writing skills in an intensive writing elective. Daily writing, sharing work and entering pieces for contests and/or publication is encouraged.

filM & literAture 1007PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

This class will introduce students to the various sides of cinema and will give them the chance to examine cinematic movie-making techniques. Movies will be used to help reinforce the material stu-dents are learning in their English class and will serve as a means to improve thinking skills and written skills. The movies will also help explain the concepts learned from the Film Art textbook. Students will read one fiction book each quarter that has been made into a movie and they will complete one major project each quarter—a ‘Favorites Project’ and a ‘Movie Genre Project’. The core movies for this course are: Citizen Kane, Rear Window(+ one other Hitchcock), Star Wars, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Rocky, Braveheart, Charlie Chaplin, Harry Potter, and The Wizard of Oz. Modern movies will also be used to discuss theme, cinematography, epic and compare/con-trast. Students will also learn about the animation process in this enjoyable and informative class. There is a fee for this class.

S-cApADeS 1003PRe-RequiSiTe: AT LEAST A 90% AVERAGE, AT LEAST A 95% ATTENDANCE RATE AND STUDENT APPLICATION GRAde: 10, 11, 12 CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This course is designed to teach students the basic skills of layout design, copywriting, and publication techniques. The class is respon-sible for the publication of the school yearbook. All staff members are involved in every phase of the operation. Grades are based on fulfilling the class responsibilities, meeting deadlines, the quality of stories and pictures, and attendance. Students may be required to spend time outside of class, and may need to go to specific loca-tions off school grounds to complete assignments. Inability to meet deadlines, taking advantage of the freedom that comes with being on the yearbook staff, and/or showing that a student cannot handle the amount of responsibility (i.e. instances of dishonesty, theft of class materials or money, etc.) that is needed could cause a student to be withdrawn from S-Capades and receive a W/F. Students that are re-applying must have maintained a 90% for each quarter the previ-ous year in S-Capades, and fulfill the additional requirements listed above. Students may obtain an application from the advisor.

chilDren’S literAture 1309PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

This semester course will take an in-depth look at the role of chil-dren’s literature, from its distinguishing characteristics to its purpose in education and society. While students will examine the history of children’s literature, the class will concentrate primarily on selected works from the twentieth century. Students will learn about the major genres of children’s literature, such as realistic fiction, histori-cal fiction, fanciful fiction (fables, folk tales, and fairy tales), science fiction, informational/nonfiction, and poetry. Because picture books are a significant part of the children’s literature market, students will study the entire process for creating these books, especially the relationship between the text and the illustrations. Students will also explore how picture books (counting books, ABC books, nursery rhymes, etc.) impact language, cognitive, personality, and social de-velopment skills in children. Throughout the semester, students will have the opportunity to read, discuss, analyze, critique, perform/pres-ent, review, research, and write various types of children’s literature. This class is ideal for students who enjoy literature, art, and writing. There is a fee for this course.

fine ArtsStudents enrolled in art and music courses will benefit from a variety of experiences that foster creativity, develop critical thinking skills, deepen appreciation for various art forms and cultures, encourage self-expression, promote critical reflection, and build problem solving skills. Studies show that exposure to the arts improves academic, study, communication, and cognitive skills and impacting achieve-ment in other areas such as math, science, reading and writing. A well-rounded education, including coursework in the arts, gives students a creative outlet, raised self-esteem, and insight into potential careers. Courses found in the Department of Fine Arts include beginning to advanced levels in the areas of visual art, pho-tography, sculpture, digital media, and vocal and instrumental music. Students enrolled in the courses will also be exposed to a variety of media, evolving technology, and community involvement through musical productions, band, concerts, and art shows. Many of the fine arts courses support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) focused curriculum and careers.

exposure to the arts:

Challenges students to recognize their own ideas, values, and beliefs and communicate them through visual and performing arts.

develops and promotes self-expression.

encourages discipline creativity by using higher level critical thinking skills to identify problems, explore original ideas, self-critique, and complete the problem solving process.

utilizes whole-brain thinking to combine the arts with students’ foundational skills in reading, writing, and math to explore concepts and facilitate learning.

expands aesthetic and intellectual awareness through reading, writing, listening, researching, discussing, critiquing, and reflective thinking.

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teaches how to use both traditional, media, and incorporates new technology to create art that is individual and expressive.

Builds knowledge and understanding of ideas, values, and beliefs of people in different times throughout history as communicated through visual art with the goal of developing visually literate students.

VISUAL ARTS

introDuction to Art 8100PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

This course encourages disciplined creativity by using higher level critical thinking skills to explore original ideas and complete the problem solving process. Students will explore a variety of media while expanding their knowledge of art history, aesthetics, and art criticism. Projects will include traditional art forms such as drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media. Lessons will reinforce the elements and principles of design and cross cur-ricular projects. Students will build an appreciation for the visual arts while expanding their creativity and their artistic skills. There is a fee for this course.

photogrAphY & coMputer 8103 grAphicS iGRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 PRe-RequiSiTe: INTRO TO ART OR INTRO TO DIGITAL MEDIA CRediT: 1/2 LeNGTH: SEMESTER PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

This course will provide students with a basic understanding of pho-tography as an art form. Students will focus on combining photogra-phy with evolving technology in order to create photographs that are individual and expressive. Digital cameras will be explored and used to create traditional and contemporary images. Photographs will be manipulated using Adobe Photoshop software for photo-enhancing and developing images. Students will be challenged to complete a variety of assignments that encourage creativity and visual problem-solving while learning state of the art technology. There is a fee for this course.

photogrAphY & coMputer 8113 grAphicS iiGRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 PRe-RequiSiTe: INTRO TO ART & PHOTOGRAPHY & COMPUTER GRAPHICS I CRediT 1/2 LeNGTH: SEMESTER PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

This is an advanced photography class that will allow students to explore the significance of modern and fine art photography through research and production. Projects will include portrait and landscape photography, photo enhancing, lighting techniques, composition, and HDR. Elements of graphic design, layout, and color theory will also be studied to increase creativity. Students will have the opportu-nity to collaborate with science classes emphasizing STEM focused curriculum. Technology will be infused in the lessons through use of Adobe Photoshop and other photographic software for enhancing and developing photos. Students will gain an understanding of how to use various cameras (digital and manual), scanners, and printer techniques. Limited dark room concepts will be introduced through alternative cameras including hand built pin-hole cameras. Creative lessons will allow students to manipulate manual camera settings such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance. There is a fee for this course.

DigitAl illuStrAtion 8109PRe-RequiSiTe: INTRO TO ART GRAdeS 9-12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE CRediT: ½ PRe-RequiSiTe: InTrO TO ArT (PhOTOgrAPhy 1 rECOMMEnDED) LeNGTH: SEMESTEr CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: ElECTIvE

Using a combination of traditional and multi-media (computers, cameras, etc.), students will create a series of illustrations and graphic designs that are primarily intended for public appreciation and view-ing (advertising, posters, labels, etc.). Students will study and incor-porate traditional graphic and computer design concepts in order to better organize and present their projects.

Sculpture 8105PRe-RequiSiTe: INTRODUCTION TO ART GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

This is an intermediate course for students who enjoy working with clay, plaster, wood, wire, and mixed media. The course concentrates on developing technical skills and artistic appreciation of successful three-dimensional artwork. Studio projects will be tied to discussion of art historical topics and/or uses of art in modern societies. Lessons will include studio work and class discussions in which students are required to participate. Students should bring with them some un-derstanding of the elements and principles of art and other concepts fundamental to art making, which will be further developed. Students will use a variety of methods including assemblage, casting, carving, and modeling. There is a fee for this course.

ADvAnceD 3-D 8107PRe-RequiSiTe: SCULPTURE GRAde: 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

This course combines the areas of sculpture and ceramics in the creation of 3-dimensional works of art. Students will learn to use

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2-D Art 8102PRe-RequiSiTe: INTRODUCTION TO ART OR INTRO TO DIGITAL MEDIA GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: 1/2 PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

Two dimensional Art is an advanced, semester- long class that focuses primarily on drawing and painting. A variety of projects will be completed using different mediums (pencils, acrylic paint, water-color paints, scratchboards and rendering markers, etc.), that attempt to showcase the student’s knowledge and ability. Two dimensional Art lessons will include a variety of traditional and non-traditional subject matter such as still lives, landscapes, portraits, while including personal ideas, taste and styles. Students will continue to develop their compositional understanding by applying the Elements and

Principles of Design to their sketches, drawings and final paintings. Two dimensional art students will study the historical and cultural contexts of the arts while further developing the ability to analyze and converse about their projects. Seven weekly sketchbook assign-ments will also be evaluated and graded per quarter.

There is an art fee for this class.

Ap StuDio Art 8110 (2-D DeSign portfolio/DrAWing portfolio)

GRAde: 11, 12 CRediT: 1 PRe-RequiSiTe: INTRO TO ART OR INTRO TO DIGITAL MEDIA, 2-D ART, PHOTOGRAPHY & ONE ADDITIONAL ART ELECTIVE IS RECOMMENDED LeNGTH: YEAR WeiGHTed PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This course presents the serious art student with the challenge of creating a college-level portfolio that consists of 24 pieces of art-work that will be digitally submitted to the College Board as the A.P. exam in May. Members of this class will be presented with enriching visual problem solving opportunities, cultural exploration in the field of esthetics, and will build on their academic skills by utilizing written critiques and creating self-reflective artists’ statements. Assignments will incorporate the use of science, math, and other areas of study in the creative application of ideas in critical thinking and develop-ment of visual art processes that will include (but not be limited to) drawing, painting, studies in perspective, portraiture, still life work, etc. The final presentation of the portfolio-style exam will be divided into three main areas: breadth, concentration, and quality. There is a fee for this course.

Ap StuDio Art: 2-D DeSign 8111 (DigitAl focuS) PRe-RequiSiTe: 2 FINE ARTS COURSES (MINIMUM GRADE OF “B”) PORTFOLIO REVIEW/TEACHER RECOMMENDATION GRAde: 11,12 CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR WeiGHTed PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This course corresponds to the national Advanced Placement curricu-lum for Studio Art 2-D Design. It is a fast paced, challenging course intended for highly motivated and dedicated students pursuing a career in art who are willing to devote considerable time and effort to the study of art and the development of higher-level skills. Students electing to take the course for AP credit are required to submit a portfolio to the AP College Board evaluation at the end of the school year. The AP 2-D Design portfolio requires the student to show a fundamental competence and range of understanding in visual design issues as well as purposeful decision-making about how to use the el-ements and principles of art in an integrative way. Students will dem-onstrate proficiency in 2-D design using a variety of digital art forms, including graphic design, typography, digital media, photography, illustration, and drawing. Students enrolled in this course are required to keep a sketchbook and should be prepared to spend several hours a week working on homework assignments. Students should prepare for this class by taking Digital Media Arts, Photo II, 2-D Art and as many other art classes as possible. Summer Assignments Required. An Advanced Placement examination can be taken at the end of the year for approximately $90.00. There is a fee for this course.

Ap Art hiStorY 8112PRe-RequiSiTe: INTRODUCTION TO ART GRAde: 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This AP offering in Art History is designed to provide the same ben-efits to secondary school students as those provided by an introduc-tory college course in art history: an understanding and knowledge of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within diverse historical and cultural contexts. Students will examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression from the past and the present from a variety of cultures. An emphasis will be placed on understanding works in context; the functions and effects of works of art. An AP examination can be taken at the end of the year. All students are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee for this course.

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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

high School BAnD 8600PRe-RequiSiTe: PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION IN A BAND PROGRAM. STUDENTS HAVING NO BAND EXPERIENCE, BUT HAVE TAKEN PRIVATE LESSONS MAY AUDITION FOR THE DIRECTOR TO BE SELECTED TO ONE OF THE ENSEMBLES. GRAde: 9,10,11,12 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE CRediT: 1

Concert Band literature will be covered throughout the entire school year, however, some marching band selections may be rehearsed as part of the course curriculum during the first nine week period. Marching Band is not required, but highly encouraged. The band class will be divided into two ensembles (Wind Ensemble, Concert Band). There is a fee.

SYMphonic orcheStrA 8603PRe-RequiSiTe: PRIOR PLAYING EXPERIENCE ON VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO OR BASS (STUDENTS NEW TO THE DISTRICT OR NEW TO STRINGED INSTRUMENTS MUST AUDITION WITH INSTRUCTOR) GRAdeS: 10, 11, 12 CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

Symphonic Orchestra is open by audition only to students in grades 9-12 who play violin, viola, cello or bass. This group is for students who thrive on challenging repertoire and will volunteer for extra per-forming opportunities in the community and at OMEA competitions. Students must provide their own instruments with the exception of cellos and basses as we have instruments available. Students using a school cello or bass must sign an instrument loan contract. Stu-dents enrolled in String Orchestra will be expected to participate in several evening concerts a year, complete weekly practice at home, complete theory or composition activities, and take a midterm and final exam for class credit. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in Ohio Music Education Association adjudicated events on both State level as a class and as a soloist or member of an en-semble. There will be a fee to participate in this course to cover the cost of materials used.

concert orcheStrA 8609PRe-RequiSiTe: PRIOR PLAYING EXPERIENCE ON VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO OR BASS (STUDENTS NEW TO THE DISTRICT OR NEW TO STRINGED INSTRUMENTS MUST AUDITION WITH INSTRUCTOR) GRAde: 9 CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

Concert Orchestra is open to all strings students in grade 9-12 with prior playing experience on violin, viola, cello or bass. Students who are new to the district or new to a stringed instrument must audition with the instructor before being accepted into this group. Students must provide their own instruments with the exception of cellos and basses as we have instruments available. Students using a school cello or bass must sign an instrument loan contract. Stu-dents enrolled in String Orchestra will be expected to participate in several evening concerts a year, complete weekly practice at home, complete theory or composition activities, and take a midterm and final exam for class credit. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in Ohio Music Education Association adjudicated events as a class and as a soloist or member of an ensemble. There will be a fee to participate in this course to cover the cost of materials used.

VOCAL MUSIC

MixeD choir 8606PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CREDIT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

Mixed choir is for the beginning choral students. Students with little experience but have an interest in singing, performing, and music in general are encouraged to join. Though there is no formal audition, students must receive instructor permission. Students must be able to generally match pitch and be willing to sing daily. Participation in concerts is required. There is a fee for this course.

MixeD choir ii 8607PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

Mixed Choir II is an elective course offered in semesters. Students may take one or two semesters of Mixed Choir II each year. Students with little experience but have an interest in singing, performing, and music in general are encouraged to join. Though there is no formal audition, students must receive instructor permission. Students must be able to generally match pitch and be willing to sing daily. Partici-pation in concerts is required. There is a fee for this course.

treBle choir 8605PRe-RequiSiTe: GIRLS ONLY AUDITION GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

This course is a continuation of development for the female voice. This is the primary audition ensemble for freshmen women. Ladies in tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade are welcome to take this course in addition to or instead of concert choir. The class will focus on individual development, women’s voices, performance and musician-ship. Participation in concerts and OMEA District and State contest is required. There is a fee for this course.

concert choir 8604PRe-RequiSiTe: AUDITION GRAde: 9-12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

Concert choir is a mixed group for intermediate and advanced singers.

There will be an emphasis on vocal technique, more complex part singing and performance. Participation in concerts and OMEA District and State contest is required. There is a fee for this course.

chAMBer choir 8608PRe-RequiSiTe: AUDITION GRAde: 11, 12 CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

This course is for advanced choral students who desire more in depth study of choral concepts and classical repertoire. Emphasis is on vocal development, musical reading skills, solo and group performance and advanced ensemble singing. Participation in con-certs and OMEA District and State contest is required. College vocal music auditions will be addressed. There is a fee for this course.

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OTHER FINE ARTS ELECTIVES

MuSic theorY 8616PRe-RequiSiTe: PRESENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED IN BAND TEACHER RECOMMENDATION IS ENCOURAGED GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 CRediT: ½ LeNGTH: SEMESTER PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

Students will learn the foundations of music from basic notation to composition skills. Students will develop an understanding of music from a construction and composition perspective. A study of styles and development of aural skills will be included. Students will experi-ence computer-aided instruction through the Finale and Sibelius music writing programs. This class is extremely important to those students wishing to enter college as a music major. This course has a fee.

the hiStorY of rocK & 8617 populAr MuSicPRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: 1/2 PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

This course will provide a historic survey of rock and popular music in the United States, tracing the roots of American popular music back to the early years of this country to present day. Social and musi-cal issues will be discussed with regards to: lyric construction and content, musical inventions and innovations, song forms, and histori-cal impact. Instruction of basic styles will be included. There is a fee associated with this course.

introDuction to MuSic 8618 technologYPRe-RequiSiTe: NONE LeNGTH: SEMESTER PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 CRediT: .5

Introduction to Music Technology is offered for students who want to learn about musical structure, styles, arranging, orchestration, and computer skills. Students will use the technology of the software application “GarageBand” and other digital audio software to create original arrangements of existing music, as well as original music. Additionally, students will learn recording techniques, and live applications of computerized music tools. This course will be taught using a Macintosh based lab. Students will develop an understanding of, but not limited to:

• Basic Music Theory

• MIDI sequencing techniques

• Computer applications

• Recording techniques

• Podcasting and Film Scoring

• Ethical and legal issues

• Live Loop-Based Composition

• Live Performance using computerized music equipment Students will need to provide their headphones and flash drive for this class.

There is a fee with this course..

Ap MuSic theorY & coMpoSition 8619 PRe-RequiSiTe: MUSIC THEORY LeNGTH: SEMESTER PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 CRediT: ½ WeiGHTed COuRSe

AP Music Theory is an advanced level course designed to engage students in learning activities that will help them to achieve the out-comes assessed by the College Board’s Advanced Placement Music Theory Examination. The AP Music Theory course is designed to develop a student’s ability to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score. These abilities will be developed through various listening, performance, written, creative, and analytical exercises. Although this course focuses on music of the Common Practice Period (1600 – 1900), materials and processes found in other styles and genres are also studied.

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

fundamental terminology and fundamental notational Skills

• Notate and identify pitch in four clefs: treble, bass, alto, and tenor.

• Notate, hear, and identify simple and compound meters.

• Notate and identify all major and minor key signatures.

• Notate, hear, and identify the following scales: chromatic, major, and the three forms of the minor.

• Name and recognize scale degree terms, e.g., tonic, supertonic, etc.

• Notate, hear, and transpose the following modes: Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, and Mixolydian (authentic forms only).

• Notate, hear, and identify whole tone and pentatonic scales.

• Notate, hear, and identify all perfect, major, minor, diminished, and augmented intervals inclusive of an octave.

• Notate, hear, and identify triads including inversions.

• Define and identify common tempo and expression markings.

compositional Skills

• Compose a bass line for a given melody to create simple two-part counterpoint in seventeenth-and/or eighteenth-century style; analyze the implied harmonies.

• Realize a figured bass according to the rules of eighteenth- century

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chorale style, major or minor key, using any or all of the following devices: diatonic triads and seventh chords, inversions, nonharmon-ic tones, and secondary-dominant and dominant seventh chords.

• Realize a four-part chorale-style progression from Roman and Arabic numerals.

Score Analysis

• Notate, hear, and identify authentic, plagal, half, Phrygian half, and deceptive cadences in major and minor keys.

• Identify in score the following non-harmonic tones: passing tone (accented and unaccented), neighboring tone, anticipation, suspension, retardation, appoggiatura, escape tone, changing tone (cambiata), and pedal tone.

• Small-scale and large-scale harmonic procedures, including: • Iden-tification of cadence types

• Roman numeral and figured-bass analysis, including non-harmonic tones, seventh chords, and secondary-dominant chords

• Identification of key centers and key relationships; recognition of modulation to closely related keys

• Melodic organization and developmental procedures:

~ Identify in score scale types and modes

~ Identify melodic patterning

~ Identify motivic development and relationships (e.g., inversion, retrograde, sequence, imitation)

rhythmic/metric organization:

• Identification of meter type (e.g., duple, triple, quadruple) and beat type (e.g., simple, compound)

• Hear and identify rhythmic devices and procedures (e.g., augmentation, diminution, hemiola)

• Texture: monophony, homophony, polyphony

Aural Skills:

• Detect pitch and rhythm errors in written music from given aural excerpts.

• Notate a melody from dictation, 6 to 8 bars, MAJOR key, mostly diatonic pitches, simple or compound time, treble or bass clef, 3 to 4 playings.

• Notate a melody from dictation, 6 to 8 bars, MINOR key, chromatic alteration from harmonic/melodic scales, simple or compound time, treble or bass clef, 3 to 4 playings.

• Sight-singamelody,4 to 8 bars long, major or minor key,duple or triple meter, simple or compound time, treble or bass clef, using solfege, pitch names, numbers, or any comfortable vocal syllable(s).

• Hear the following nonharmonic tones: passing tone (accented and unaccented), neighboring tone, anticipation, suspension, retarda-tion, appoggiatura, escape tone, changing tone (cambiata), and pedal tone. Students in AP Music Theory and Composition should have at least one year of high school music or a semester of Music Theory and must be prepared to study the language of music.

There is a fee associated with this course.

health & physical educationOne half (1/2) credit each in Health and Physical Education is required of all students for graduation. The Health and Physical Education Program is divided into a two-year curriculum. The freshman year typically consists of one semester of a traditional health classroom setting and one semester of physical education. The emphasis for the first year is placed on understanding and developing sound health habits. The sophomore year is devoted primarily to development and refinement of skills for, and appreciation of, individual and lifetime sports and activities. All students are required to have at least one physical education course completed by the end of their junior year of high school.

heAlth 9000PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 9, 10 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

A student must earn one-half credit in health in order to graduate. The course shall include instruction in the physical, mental, emo-tional and social aspects of one‘s health including, but not limited to, a focus on developing and maintaining healthy relationships, posi-tive social interaction, and communicable and non-communicable diseases. Topics include wellness, conflict management, emotional well-being, nutrition, first aid, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and human sexuality.

phYSicAl eDucAtion for WoMen 9101APRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 9, 10 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ¼ PROGRAM TYPe: GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

Physical Education will consist of activities intended to refine the individual‘s skills necessary for participation in a variety of team and individual sports. Focus will also be placed on development of and appreciation for a lifestyle centered on fitness. Students will create and develop an individual plan to foster a healthy lifestyle. Physical Education is a participation class and therefore excessive absences can have an effect on the student‘s grade. This course may be re-peated for additional credit. There is a fee for this course.

phYSicAl eDucAtion for Men 9101BPRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 9, 10 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ¼ PROGRAM TYPe: GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

Physical Education will consist of activities intended to refine the individual‘s skills necessary for participation in a variety of team and individual sports. Focus will also be placed on development of and appreciation for a lifestyle centered on fitness. Students will create and develop an individual plan to foster a healthy lifestyle. Physical Education is a participation class and therefore excessive absences can have an effect on the student‘s grade. This course may be re-peated for additional credit. There is a fee for this course.

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S P R I N G B O R O H I G H S C H O O L Program of StudiesWoMen‘S fitneSS 9307PRe-RequiSiTe: PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ¼ PROGRAM TYPe: GRADUATION REQUIREMENT/ELECTIVE

This course is designed as a physical education class with an empha-sis on the physical development of the female student. The students will be required to participate in daily workout routines in which they will strive to improve their physical strength, endurance, flexibility, and knowledge in these areas. An additional emphasis will be placed on nutrition and the important role it plays in a healthy lifestyle. Stu-dents must have completed at least one semester of regular physical education prior to taking this class. Physical Education is a participa-tion class and therefore excessive absences can have an effect on the student‘s grade. There is a fee for this course.

Men‘S fitneSS 9309PRe-RequiSiTe: PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ¼ PROGRAM TYPe: GRADUATION REQUIREMENT/ELECTIVE

This course is designed as a physical education class with an empha-sis on the physical development of the male student. The students will be required to participate in daily workout routines in which they will strive to improve their physical strength, endurance, flexibility, and knowledge in these areas. An additional emphasis will be placed on nutrition and the important role it plays in a healthy lifestyle. Stu-dents must have completed at least one semester of regular physical education prior to taking this class. Physical Education is a participa-tion class and therefore excessive absences can have an effect on the student‘s grade. There is a fee for this course.

teAM SportS 9310PRe-RequiSiTe: PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH:

SEMESTER CRediT: ¼ PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

This class is designed to be taken after the Physical Education require-ments have been met. It can also be taken by any student who has qualified for the physical education waiver prior to taking this class. It cannot be taken in place of Physical Education or a Fitness for Life class. The class will focus on information and skills related to team oriented activities. This is a participation class and therefore excessive absences can have an effect on the student‘s grade. There is a fee for this course.

inDiviDuAl SportS 9311PRe-RequiSiTe: PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH:

SEMESTER CRediT: ¼ PROGRAM TYPe: ELECTIVE

This class is designed to be taken after the Physical Education require-ments have been met. It can also be taken by any student who has qualified for the physical education waiver prior to taking this class. It cannot be taken in place of Physical Education or a Fitness for Life class. The class will focus on information and skills related to indi-vidual oriented activities. This is a participation class and therefore excessive absences can have an effect on the student‘s grade. There is a fee for this course.

international language program philosophy

The International Language Department of Springboro Community Schools believes in the promotion of cultural awareness and accep-tance through the studies of the foreign languages. We are commit-ted to preparing our students to serve in a globally oriented society. We are an innovative department striving to incorporate the latest methodology and technology into our curriculum.

College bound students are encouraged to take at least two years of language study. Students striving for the Honors Diploma should take a minimum of three years. The advantages of taking a language in-clude vocational possibilities, foreign travel, international understand-ing, and personal satisfaction. The study of another language gives a student an opportunity to participate in a different culture pattern with different habits, modes of behavior, and values. Spanish, French and German are practical languages for students planning careers in business, sciences, social studies, foreign services, and advanced work in medicine and engineering. Proficiency in another language is often required of students for graduation from college. Language study should be viewed, therefore, as both an entrance and exit require-ment for college. The stronger the high school language background, the better it will serve the college student.

culture electives

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10, 11, 12 LeNGTH SEMESTER CRediT .5 PROGRAM TYPe ELECTIVE

This elective course is designed to complement the cultural infor-mation learned in the Spanish classes, but can also stand alone for those interested in the Hispanic culture. Some basic knowledge of the Spanish language is recommended as some materials may be in Spanish. The topics may include art, history, languages, current events and other cultural topics of the various Spanish-speaking countries and regions. Students should be prepared to participate in discussions of and investigations into these topics.

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topicS in frAncophone lAnguAge 2107 AnD cultureSSeMeSTeR COuRSe: .5 ELECTIVE CREDIT PRe-RequiSiTe NONE GRAde

9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH SEMESTER CRediT .5 PROGRAM TYPe ELECTIVE

This elective course is designed to complement the cultural informa-tion learned in the French classes, but can also stand alone for those interested in the Francophone culture. Some basic knowledge of the French language is recommended as some materials may be in French. The topics may include art, history, languages, current events and other cultural topics of the various French-speaking countries and regions. Students should be prepared to participate in discus-sions of and investigations into these topics.

topicS in gerMAn lAnguAge 2703 AnD cultureSSeMeSTeR COuRSe: .5 ELECTIVE CREDIT PRe-RequiSiTe NONE GRAde

9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH SEMESTER CRediT .5 PROGRAM TYPe ELECTIVE

This elective course is designed to complement the cultural informa-tion learned in the German classes, but can also stand alone for those interested in the German culture. Some basic knowledge of the German language is recommended as some materials may be in German. The topics may include art, history, languages, current events and other cultural topics of the various German-speaking (and German-influenced) countries and regions. Students should be prepared to participate in discussions of and investigations into these topics. There is a fee associated with this course.

FRENCH cp french i 2101PRe-RequiSiTe: 80% IN ENGLISH CLASS GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

French I is an introduction to the fundamentals of the French language with an emphasis placed upon basic communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Class work includes dia-logues, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation drills. Students also learn about French culture and history. Use of French in the class-room is strongly encouraged, but grammar and cultural explanations are given in English. Regular daily participation is essential. There is a fee for this course.

honorS french ii 2103PRe-RequiSiTe: 85% IN CP FRENCH I GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

Honored French II further develops the basic fundamentals of communication skills with increased emphasis upon reading comprehension and oral communication. Students will use their acquired skills in dialogues, discussion, oral and written practice, and reading selections. Daily practice in the four skills areas allows students to develop a more extensive command of the language in selected situations. However, students should not expect to achieve language fluency with only two years of study. The student will

continue to be exposed to the art, music, literature, and history of French-speaking countries. Daily participation is expected. There is a fee for this course.

cp french ii 2102 PRe-RequiSiTe: 75% IN CP FRENCH I GRAdeS 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This course is intended for the student who enjoys French and wishes to continue to develop the areas introduced in French I. The second year of the language stresses application, in both verbal and written form, of the concepts covered in French I, but with a slower pace and less depth than Honors. Encouragement is given to the creative use of the language. Additional vocabulary and grammatical concepts will be added and the study of the cultures of the French-speaking world will continue in greater detail. Students will be introduced to several authentic language sources. Daily participation is required. There is a fee for this course.

honorS french iii 2104PRe-RequiSiTe: 85% IN HONORS FRENCH II GRAde: 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

Honors French III increases emphasis on those skills begun in French I and II: pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, writing, sentence structure, advanced grammar, and vocabulary expansion. Materials include authentic short stories, magazine articles, videos and online exercises. French will be used extensively by the students and by the teacher. Career exploration, current events, and the important role of a second language study are stressed. A third year of language study is one of the criteria for the Honors Diploma. There is a fee for this course.

honorS french iv 2105PRe-RequiSiTe: 85% IN FRENCH III LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 , GRAde: 10, 11, 12 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

French IV Honors is designed for students with a keen interest in developing their language skills. French will be used almost exclu-sively by the students and teacher. Emphasis is placed on expanding vocabulary, sophisticated grammatical structures, understanding literature, writing compositions and reaching a greater level of fluency in conversational French. This course also introduces the six themes of the AP French Language and Culture exam. Students will have summer work to help prepare them for this course. **Dual-credit, in which a student receives both High School and college credit for a course, may be available for French IV Honors. There is a fee for this course.

Ap french v 2106 PRe-RequiSiTe: 85% IN HONORS FRENCH IV GRAde: 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

AP French V will be conducted in accordance with the Advanced Placement curriculum. There will be a focus on all four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Novels and poetry from the AP literature lists will be included. All are encouraged to take the AP

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honorS french vi 2503 PRe-RequiSiTe: AP FRENCH V GRAde: 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

French VI is a continuation of the development of advance language skills begun in previous levels of French language. The emphasis is on achieving the next level of proficiency. The students in this class will increase their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and its usage; rein-force the spoken target language; demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing at an advanced level; and make real-life connections through the use of the target language.

To accomplish these objectives, the student will read French novels and plays; read daily current events and other selected readings; re-fine language skills through a combination of literature, grammar and vocabulary exercises; prepare oral presentations; prepare bi-weekly essays; prepare and present 2 in-depth projects on selected topics; and participate in daily classroom discussions in the target language. All students taking this course are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee for this course.

SPANISH cp SpAniSh i 2201 PRe-RequiSiTe: 80% IN ENGLISH CLASS GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

Spanish I is an introduction to the fundamentals of the Spanish language, vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar. Daily practice allows the student to develop some command of the language in selected situations, including personal identification, courtesy expressions, school and leisure activities, telling time, daily routines, and basic weather expressions. The student is also exposed to the geography. This course serves as an introduction to Spanish with emphasis placed on the acquisition of vocabulary and basic gram-matical skills. The student is given an opportunity to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing the language. The student is introduced to the culture and history of Spain and Latin America, and several project activities are required. Daily participation is required. There is a fee for this course.

cp SpAniSh ii 2202 PRe-RequiSiTe: 75% IN SPANISH I GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP CRediT: 1

This course continues to develop the areas introduced in Spanish I. The second year of the language stresses application, in both verbal and written form, of the concepts covered in Spanish I. Encour-agement is given to the creative use of the language. Additional vocabulary and grammatical concepts are added and the study of the cultures of the Spanish speaking world continues in greater detail. Students will be introduced to several basic literary works. Daily participation is required. There is a fee for this course.

honorS SpAniSh ii 2203PRe-RequiSiTe: 85% CP SPANISH I GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

Honors Spanish II is designed for the student who excels in Spanish and plans to continue their study of the Spanish language & culture through the AP level or their graduation. This is for the motivated language learner. The second year of the language stresses applica-tion, in both verbal and written form, a continuation of the concepts covered in Spanish I. Encouragement is given to the creative use of the language. Additional vocabulary and grammatical concepts are added and the study of the cultures of the Spanish speaking world continues in greater detail. Students will be introduced to several basic literary works. Daily participation is required. There is a fee for this course.

honorS SpAniSh iii 2205PRe-RequiSiTe: 85% IN HONORS SPANISH II GRAde: 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

This is the level when students really begin to use their communi-cative skills in the language. A general review of grammar, diction and syntax are incorporated into the instruction. Students study advanced grammar concepts such as the subjunctive. Emphasis is placed on creative, oral use of the language in conversation, dia-logues, skits and speeches. Students are required to speak Spanish daily. Literature and culture are stressed. Writing activities involve higher-level thinking skills in narrative and descriptive assignments. Students will read at least one novel. Students taking this course are on a path to take AP Spanish Language or continue in college. There is a fee for this course.

cp SpAniSh iii 2204PRe-RequiSiTe: 75% IN CP SPANISH II GRAde: 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

CP Spanish III is for students who enjoy Spanish and wish to continue the language and cultural study. There is an emphasis on creative, oral use of the language as daily participation in Spanish is required. Grammatical structures and vocabulary themes are more in depth than level 2. Students taking this course will be encouraged to take Spanish IV non-honors. There is a fee for this course.

honorS SpAniSh iv 2207PRe-RequiSiTe: 85% IN HONORS SPANISH III GRAde: 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

Spanish IV provides the student with the opportunity to practice language skills on an intensive daily basis. The class is conducted ex-clusively in the target language. Students listen to authentic record-ings and current events in Spanish and discuss the topics presented. There is emphasis on expanding their vocabulary knowl-edge, and there is continued emphasis on refining grammar and composition skills. During the year students will read a minimum of two classic Spanish novels and write essays over the reading. They also participate in several projects including teaching Spanish to third graders and overseeing the annual Market Day immersion experience. Students who take this course may also have the opportunity to earn

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college credit through the University of Cincinnati. This is based on availability of a specific grant offered. The availability may vary from year to year. There is a fee for this course.

cp SpAniSh iv 2206PRe-RequiSiTe: 75% IN CP SPANISH III GRAde: 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

Spanish IV (non honors) is a continuation of the development of ad-vance language skills begun in Spanish III. The emphasis is on achiev-ing the next level of proficiency. The students in this class will main-tain their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and its usage; reinforce the spoken target language; demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing at an intermediate level; and make life connections through the use of the target language. There is a fee for this course.

Ap SpAniSh lAnguAge culture 2208 PRe-RequiSiTe: 85% IN HONORS SPANISH IV GRAde: 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

AP Spanish V Language is designed as an advanced college prepara-tory course and will be taught in accordance with the AP curriculum of Language and Culture. Besides an intensive grammar review, students read a variety of short stories and novels and participate in a community service project. Exclusive use of the target language is required and significant independent, extra-classroom effort is ex-pected. Students with a genuine interest in the language and strong language skills are encouraged to enroll. The teacher of Spanish IV will be instrumental in identifying and recommending students for this course. All students taking this course are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee for this course.

Ap SpAniSh literAture 2209PRe-RequiSiTe: 85% IN HONORS SPANISH IV GRAde: 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

AP Spanish V Language is designed as an advanced college prepara-tory course and will be taught in accordance with the AP curriculum

of Literature. Besides an intensive grammar review, students read a variety of short stories and novels and participate in a community service project. Exclusive use of the target language is required and significant independent, extra-classroom effort is expected. Students with a genuine interest in the language and strong language skills are encouraged to enroll. The teacher of Spanish IV will be instru-mental in identifying and recommending students for this course. All students taking this course are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee for this course.

GERMAN cp gerMAn i 2301 PRe-RequiSiTe: 80% IN ENGLISH GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

German I is an introduction to German. The course includes practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will be able to speak, read, and write about many topics such as: who one is, what one likes and likes to do, the house and family, the school, clothes shopping, making plans, helping at home, going shopping, being a foreign tourist, movies and concerts, birthdays, and parties. Students will acquire the necessary vocabulary and grammar functions to be able to discuss these topics in the present tense.

Students learn German through many various activities including: oral and written exercises, watching and listening to movies, listening to CD‘s, playing games, reading short texts, and experiencing the German culture in classroom and activities in the community. Students need to be willing to participate orally. There is a fee for this course.

honorS gerMAn ii 2303PRe- RequiSiTe: 85% IN CP GERMAN I GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

German II is a continuation of German I. Students will greatly increase their vocabulary and be able to speak, read, and write about many topics in the present and past tenses. The course will be conducted in a similar manner as German I.

Students will be given many different activities and opportunities to improve their German abilities. These activities include: oral and written exercises, watching and listening to movies, listening to CD’s, playing games, reading texts, and experiencing the German culture in the classroom and activities in the community. Students need to be willing to participate orally. There is a fee for this course.

cp gerMAn ii 2302 PRe-RequiSiTe: 75% IN CP GERMAN I GRAdeS 9, 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This course is intended for the student who enjoys German and wishes to continue to develop the areas introduced in German I. The second year of the language stresses application, in both verbal and written form, of the concepts covered in German I, but with a slower pace and less depth than Honors. Encouragement is given to

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honorS gerMAn iii 2304PRe-RequiSiTe: 85% IN HONORS GERMAN II GRAde: 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

Honors German III is a continuation of German II. Students will increase their vocabulary and be able to speak, read, and write about many topics in the present, past, future, and subjunctive tenses. Classroom activities will be similar to those in German I and German II and will include: oral and written exercises, watching and listening to movies, listening to CD‘s, playing games, and experiencing the German culture in the classroom and activities in the community. Additionally, students will read lengthier texts and at least one novel during the course. Students need to be willing to participate orally as they will be required to speak German daily. There is a fee for this course.

honorS gerMAn iv 2305 PRe-RequiSiTe: 85% IN HONORS GERMAN III GRAde: 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

German IV is a continuation of German III and will give students the opportunity to practice language skills on an intensive daily basis. The class is conducted exclusively in the target language. Students will increase their vocabulary and will continue to speak, read, and write about many topics in the present, past, future, and subjunc-tive tenses. Classroom activities will be similar to those in German III and will include: oral and written exercises, watching and listening to movies, listening to CD‘s, playing games and experiences in the German culture in the classroom and activities in the community. In addition students will read novels and write essays, and present proj-ects in the target language. Students need to be willing to participate orally as they will be required to use the target language daily. There is a fee for this course.

Ap gerMAn v 2306 PRe-RequiSiTe: 85% IN HONORS GERMAN IV GRAde: 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

German V is designed as an advanced college preparatory course and will be taught in accordance with the AP curriculum. In addition to an intensive grammar review, students will read a variety of short sto-ries, novels, and news articles, teaching students about the culture, history, and current events in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Exclusive use of the target language is required at all times during the class, allowing us to greatly improve speaking skills in a variety of new situations, and reinforce what has been learned in prior courses. All Students taking this course are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee for this course.

MathematicsAn understanding of mathematics and its functional application are essential to all people. The Ohio CORE curriculum requires 4 credits of mathematics, including Algebra II. It is highly encouraged that all students study math every year. The Mathematical Practice Stan-dards required by the CORE curriculum apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situation.

AlgeBrA i 3102PRe-RequiSiTe: PRE-ALGEBRA GRAde: 9 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: CAREER PREP

Algebra 1 is designed to review a portion of the eighth grade curricu-lum while covering the Algebra 1 standards. The course will also pre-pare students for the high school graduation assessments. Students should expect an emphasis on acquiring the basic skills of Algebra 1 and they should expect work outside of class to be minimized.

honorS AlgeBrA i 3104PRe-RequiSiTe: 95% OR HIGHER SeMeSTeR AVERAGE IN 8TH GRADE MATH OR GIFTED IDENTIFICATION GRAde: 9 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

Honors Algebra 1 is designed to prepare students for a STEM career (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), and future advanced placement courses. Students should expect a focus on application and challenging problems.

MAth DepArtMent courSeS*


9th Grade CP Or Honors Algebra 1 Algebra 1 CP Or Honors Geometry CP Or Honors Algebra 2

10th Grade CP Geometry Geometry CP Or Honors Algebra 2 CP Or Honors Precalculus

11th Grade CP Geometry Geometry CP Algebra 2 Algebra 2 CP Or Honors Precalculus Algebra 3 AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics

12th Grade CP Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Precalculus Algebra 3 AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics * Refer to course descriptions regarding PRE-REQUISITEs for all courses

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CP Algebra 1 is designed to review some of the 8th grade standards and cover the Algebra 1 standards. The course will prepare students for the high school graduation tests. Assessment performance will have a heavier weight on a student’s grade, and they should expect a moderate level of out of class work and an increased pace when covering the material.

geoMetrY 3202PRe-RequiSiTe CP ALGEBRA I WITH TEACHER APPROVAL ONLY GRAde: 11 CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: CAREER PREP

Geometry is a course designed for the Algebra a student or the stu-dent who had difficulty in CP Algebra 1. This course is a less in-depth study of the properties of geometric figures in addition to logical reasoning and the development of formal profs concerning geometric structures. Two dimensional (plane) and three dimensional (space) geometry are integrated throughout the course. Students will receive daily assignments.

cp geoMetrY 3203PRe-RequiSiTe: COLLEGE PREP ALGEBRA I GRAde: 9, 10, 11 OR 90% IN ALGEBRA IB CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

Designed for the college bound student, this course studies the properties of geometric figures in addition to logical reasoning and the development of formal proofs concerning geometric structures. Two dimensional (plane) and three dimensional (space) geometry are integrated throughout the course.

honorS geoMetrY 3204PRe-RequiSiTe: 95% OR HIGHER SEMESTER AVERAGE IN CP ALGEBRA 1 OR GIFTED IDENTIFICATION GRAde: 9 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

Honors Geometry is a more in-depth study of CP Geometry. The Honors Geometry student should work well independently and have the perseverance to work through more challenging problems.

AlgeBrA ii 3302 PRe-RequiSiTe: GEOMETRY OR CP GEOMETRY GRAde: 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: CAREER PREP

The Ohio CORE Curriculum requires all students to complete Algebra II. Algebra II includes topics such as graphs of functions, solving equa-tions, radicals, exponents, quadratics, polynomials and an introduction to trigonometry.

cp AlgeBrA ii 3303PRe-RequiSiTe: CP GEOMETRY GRAde: 10-12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

Algebra II is a continuation of Algebra 1. After a review of the fundamentals of Algebra 1, students will study radical, exponential, polynomial, logarithmic and trigonometric functions as well as

an intro to probability. Students should plan on daily study and preparation. Graphing calculators (TI-84 and above) are required. Students who wish to take CP Geometry and CP Algebra II at the same time must earn a 95% final average in CP or Honors Algebra 1.

honorS AlgeBrA ii 3304PRe-RequiSiTe: HONORS GEOMETRY OR 95% SEMESTER AVERAGE IN CP GEOMETRY OR GIFTED IDENTIFICATION GRAde: 9, 10 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

Honors Algebra 2 is a more in-depth study of CP Algebra 2. The Honors Algebra 2 student should work well independently and have the perseverance to work through more challenging problems.

AlgeBrA iii 3401GRAde: 11, 12 PRe-RequiSiTe: ALGEBRA II OR CP ALGEBRA II & TEACHER APPROVAL ONLY CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: CAREER PREP

This course is designed for the student who would like to continue mathematics education, but will not need calculus in their future study or career path. Therefore, students who have completed Pre-Calculus may not take this course. This course prepares students to investigate contemporary issues and to apply the mathematics learned is earlier courses. This course reinforces students under-standing of algebra concepts and prepares them for college level algebra with an investigation of functions and their graphs, probabil-ity and statistics as well as data analysis and trigonometry.

cp pre-cAlculuS 3403PRe-RequiSiTe: HONORS OR CP ALGEBRA II GRAde: 10-12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This is an advanced math course which includes the study of trigo-nometry, functions, logarithms, and analytic geometry. It provides preparation for students who will need to complete calculus as a part of their college requirements. Graphing calculators (TI-84 and above) are a required learning tool for this course. Students taking this course are preparing for AP Calculus AB.

honorS pre-cAlculuS 3404PReRequSiTe: HONORS ALGEBRA 2 OR 95% OR HIGHER SEMESTER AVERAGE IN CP ALGEBRA 2 OR GIFTED IDENTIFICATION GRAde 10 OR 11; WeiGHTed COuRSe

Students taking this course will be preparing for AP Calculus BC, but will have the option to choose AP Calculus AB as well. All the topics of Precalculus will be covered at a faster pace and more in depth. Limits and the beginnings of derivatives will also be covered. This course is intended for the student who plans to major in a math or science related field in college.

Ap cAlculuS AB 3503PRe-RequiSiTe: PRE-CALCULUS GRAde: 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

This course is designed to cover an entire semester of college Calculus and to meet expectations of the national AP Calculus AB curriculum. It is recommended for students who will need Calculus or advanced math in college. Ownership of a TI-84+ calculator is re-

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Ap cAlculuS Bc 3603PRe-Req: HONORS PRECALCULUS OR AP CALCULUS AB GRAde: 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

This course is designed to cover the second semester of college Calculus and to meet expectations of the national AP Calculus BC curriculum, It is recommended for students who will need Calculus in college. Ownership of a TI-84+ calculator is required. An Advanced Placement examination can be taken at the end of the year for ap-proximately $90. All students are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam.

Ap StAtiSticS 3406PRe-RequiSiTe: PRE-CALCULUS OR 90% FINAL AVERAGE IN CP ALGEBRA II GRAde: 11, OR 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

This course is designed to cover an entire year of college Statistics and to meet expectations of the national AP Statistics curriculum. It is recommended for students who will need Statistics in college or students looking to maximize their math background in high school. Ownership of a TI-84+ calculator is required. An Advanced Place-ment examination can be taken at the end of the year for approxi-mately $90.00. All students taking this course are strongly encour-aged to take the AP exam.

project lead the Way: pathway to engineeringThe PLTW Pathway To Engineering (PTE) program is a sequence of courses which follows a proven hands-on, real-world problem-solving approach to learning. Throughout PTE, students learn and apply the design process, acquire strong teamwork and communica-tion proficiency, and develop organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. They discover the answers to questions like how are things made and what processes go into creating products? Students use the same industry-leading 3D design software used by companies like Intel and Lockheed Martin. They explore aerodynam-ics, astronautics, and space life sciences. Students apply biological and engineering concepts related to biomechanics – think robotics. They design, test, and actually construct circuits and devices such as smart phones and tablets and work collaboratively on a culminating capstone project. It’s STEM education, and it’s at the heart of today’s high-tech, high-skill global economy. Each course is considered a dual enrollment course and allows students to gain 3 semester college credits for successful completion, which includes achieving a passing score on PLTW Standardized Assessment.

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY introDuction 6511 to engineering DeSign (ieD)PRe-RequiSiTe: ALGEBRA I LeNGTH: YEAR GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 CRediT: 1

The major focus of IED is the design process and its application. Through hands-on projects, students apply engineering standards and document their work. Students use industry standard 3D modeling software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems, document their work using an engineer’s notebook, and communi-cate solutions to peers and members of the professional community.

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY principleS of 6521 engineering (poe)PRe-RequiSiTe: ALGEBRA II & INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) LeNGTH: YEAR GRAde: 10, 11, 12 CRediT: 1

Students wishing to enter a science engineering field are encouraged to take this course. This is the second course in the PLTW series. The course presents the major concepts that students encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study through hands on learning and real world problem solving. Students will utilize critical thinking skills while applying science, technology, math, and communications skills to work through engineering problems. Topics covered include mechanisms, energy sources and applications, statistics, material properties and testing, control systems, machine control, fluid power, statics and kinematics. Different types of engineering degrees and engineering careers are also covered in this course. This course is open to anyone that has passed Introduction to Engineering Design.

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY 6511A introDuction to engineering DeSign for feMAleS (ieD)PRe-RequiSiTe: ALGEBRA I LeNGTH: YEAR GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 CRediT: 1

This course is specifically designed to expose females to the world of engineering. Concepts taught in the INTRODUCTION TO ENGI-NEERING DESIGN COURSE will be covered with an additional em-phasis on careers in engineering for females. Students will have the opportunity to learn from the teacher as well as encounter females who have chosen engineering as a career. Guest speakers will be invited from area businesses, colleges, and universities.

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY DigitAl electronicS 6531PRe-RequiSiTe: PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING. CAN BE TAKEN AT THE SAME TIME AS PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING IF STUDENT IS IN PHYSICS OR PRE-CALCULUS. GRAde: 11 OR 12 LeNGTH: 1 YEAR CRediT: 1

From smart phones to appliances, digital circuits are all around us. This course provides a foundation for students who are interested in electrical engineering, electronics, or circuit design. Students study topics such as combinational and sequential logic and are exposed to circuit design tools used in industry, including logic gates, integrated circuits, and programmable logic devices.

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ScienceThree credits of science are required for graduation. Science courses at Springboro High School educate students on both science content knowledge and science processes. Courses align with Ohio Science Content Standards and include inquiry-based laboratory experiences that engage students in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information. Specific STEM (Science, Technology, En-gineering, and Math) activities are components of numerous courses. Courses permit students to follow college prep or career prep path-ways for all four years of high school. Students are permitted to take more than one science course at a time after CP Biology has been completed, but following proper sequencing and PRE-REQUISITEs is necessary. Advanced courses permit students to receive college level instruction and the opportunity to take AP tests in Biology, Chemis-try, and/or Physics.

Science DepArtMent courSeS*


9th Grade CP Physical Science Physical Science CP Biology Honors Physical Science Honors Biology

10th Grade CP Biology Biology Chemistry Honors Physiology Honors Biology 11th Grade Conceptual Chemistry Conceptual Chemistry Conceptual Physics Conceptual Physics Chemistry Honors Physiology Honors Physics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1

12th Grade Conceptual Chemistry Conceptual Chemistry Conceptual Physics Conceptual Physics Chemistry Honors Physiology Honors Physics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2

* Refer To Course Descriptions Regarding PRE-REQUISITEs For All Courses

phYSicAl Science 4101PRe-RequiSiTe: 8TH GRADE SCIENCE & TEACHER RECOMMENDATION

GRAde: 9 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: CAREER PREP

This course is designed for students who intend to follow a career prep curriculum. Emphasizing practical applications and understand-ing, topics include study of matter, energy and waves, forces and motion, and the universe. There is a fee for this course.

cp phYSicAl Science 4102PRe-RequiSiTe: 80% OR HIGHER SEMESTER AVERAGE IN 8TH GRADE SCIENCE GRAde: 9 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This course is designed for students who intend to follow a college prep curriculum. CP Physical Science explores topics in greater depth with more rigorous mathematical application than the Physical Sci-ence course. Topics include study of matter, energy and waves, forces and motion, and the universe. Prior completion or current enroll-ment in College Prep Algebra I is highly recommended. There is a fee for this course.

honorS phYSicAl Science 4103PRe-RequiSiTe: 95% OR HIGHER SEMESTER AVERAGE IN 8TH GRADE SCIENCE OR GIFTED IDENTIFICATION. PRIOR COMPLETION OF CP ALGEBRA I IS REQUIRED OF ALL STUDENTS. GRAde: 9 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

Honors Physical Science explores science topics in greater depth with more rigorous mathematical application than the CP Physical Science course. Topics include study of matter, energy and waves, forces and motion, and the universe. Previous completion of College Prep Algebra I is required. There is a fee for this course.

BiologY 4201PRe-RequiSiTe: PHYSICAL SCIENCE GRAde: 10 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: CAREER PREP

This course is designed for students who intend to follow a career prep curriculum. It will devote the entire year to biological sciences. This course provides an inquiry-based laboratory experience in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information. Students will explore the diversity and interdependence of life, cell biology, heredity, and evolutionary biology. There is a fee for this course.

cp BiologY 4202PRe-RequiSiTe: 80% OR HIGHER SEMESTER AVERAGE IN CP PHYSICAL SCIENCE GRAde: 10 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This course in the biological sciences provides an inquiry-based laboratory experience that engages students in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information. It is designed for students who intend to follow a college prep curriculum. Students will explore the diversity and interdependence of life, cell biology, heredity, and evolutionary biology. There is a fee for this course.

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Honors Biology provides an inquiry-based laboratory experience that engages students in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information. Rigorous development of basic biological concepts including diversity and interdependence of life, cellular biol-ogy, heredity, and evolutionary biology is stressed with an emphasis on high-level understanding and data analysis. Test performance in Honors Biology is a larger component of the grade than in CP Biol-ogy. There is a fee for this course.

conceptuAl cheMiStrY 4301PRe-RequiSiTe: BIOLOGY OR CP BIOLOGY GRAde: 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP/CAREER PREP

This course is for students pursuing a field other than science/engi-neering. Students will gain insight into the structure and properties of matter and their interactions. This course will cover most of the top-ics also covered by CP Chemistry, but at a lesser level of mathemati-cal computation and detail. There is a fee for this course.

cp cheMiStrY 4302PRe-RequiSiTe: 80% OR HIGHER IN CP BIOLOGY AND CP ALGEBRA I. COMPLETION OR CURRENT ENROLLMENT IN CP ALGEBRA II REQUIRED GRAde: 11 CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This chemistry course prepares students who intend on majoring in the fields of science, math and/or engineering in college. Students will gain insight into the structure and properties of matter includ-ing atomic structure, periodicity, intramolecular and intermolecular chemical bonding, the representation of compounds, quantifying matter, and phases of matter. In addition, students will examine the interactions of matter by investigating chemical reactions, gas laws, and stoichiometric calculations. There is a fee for this course.

Ap cheMiStrY 4402PRe-RequiSiTe: 85% OR HIGHER, CHEMISTRY AND ALGEBRA II OR PRE-CALCULUS GRAde: 11, 12 CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

This course is designed to cover an entire year of college chemistry topics and to meet expectations of the national AP Chemistry cur-riculum. Emphasis is placed on structure, properties, and changes in matter, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, chemical bonding, and stoichiometry. A significant amount of course time will be spent on both traditional and inquiry-based laboratory investigations. An Advanced Placement examination can be taken at the end of the year for approximately $90.00. All students taking this course are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee for this course.

conceptuAl phYSicS 4401PRe-RequiSiTe: PHYSICAL SCIENCE & BIOLOGY GRAde: 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This course is designed for students who want to take physics but do not plan on majoring in the fields of science, math and/or engineer-

ing in college. Students will explore fundamental concepts of forces, momentum and motion, energy, waves, electricity and magnetism, and physics of the cosmos. Current scientific/technological issues are explored throughout the course along with an emphasis on hands-on activities and projects. There is a fee for this course.

honorS phYSicS 4404 PRe-RequiSiTe: 85% OR HIGHER IN CP ALGEBRA II, AND CURRENT ENROLLMENT IN OR COMPLETION OF PRE-CALCULUS AND CHEMISTRY. GRAde 11-12 LeNGTH YEAR CRediT 1 PROGRAM TYPe COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

A high level course intended to prepare students who intend on majoring in the fields of science, math and/or engineering in col-lege. Emphasis is placed on concepts of motion, forces, momentum, energy, sound, light, electrostatics and electricity. This course utilizes mathematics and laboratory activities extensively in analyzing physi-cal phenomena. Physics may be taken concurrently with Advanced Placement Biology or Advanced Placement Chemistry. There is a fee for this course.

Ap phYSicS i 4406 PRe-RequiSiTe: 90% OR HIGHER IN ALGEBRA II AND CURRENT ENROLLMENT IN OR COMPLETION OF PRE-CALCULUS AND CHEMISTRY. GRAde: 11-12 CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

This course is designed to cover the first semester of an algebra-based college physics course and to meet expectations of the national AP Physics 1 curriculum. The course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce electric circuits. It is writing intensive and lab intensive with assignments requiring considerable time outside of class to complete including: laboratory reports, laboratory data analysis, problem sets, weekly reviews, reading assignments, and additional projects. An Advanced Placement exam can be taken at the end of the year for approximately $90.00. All students taking this course are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee for this course.

Ap phYSicS ii 4407PRe-RequiSiTe: AP PHYSICS I GRAde: 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

This course is algebra based and is the equivalent to a second-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Electrostatics, Electromagnetism, Direct Current Circuits, Optics, and Atomic and Nuclear Physics. It is writing intensive and lab intensive with assignments requiring considerable time outside of class to complete including: laboratory reports, laboratory data analysis, problem sets, weekly reviews, read-ing assignments, and additional projects. An Advanced Placement exam can be taken at the end of the year for approximately $90.00. All students taking this course are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee for this class.

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honorS phYSiologY 4303PRe-RequiSiTe: 83% OR HIGHER IN CP BIOLOGY & COMPLETION OR CURRENT ENROLLMENT IN CHEMISTRY GRAde: 11, 12 CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

This high level course is devoted anatomy and physiology of the human body. A system-by-system study is pursued with an emphasis on structures and functions of cells, tissues, and organ systems. The thorough in-depth coverage of this course is challenging, but for students ready for this level of instruction it is excellent preparation for those interested in health care careers or biological sciences. Completion of laboratory activities is required for course credit. There is a fee for this course.

Ap BiologY 4403PRe-RequiSiTe: 80% OR HIGHER IN PHYSIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY GRAde: 12 CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

This course is designed to cover an entire year of college biology topics and to meet expectations of the national AP Biology curricu-lum. Emphasis is placed on biochemistry, cells, genetics, molecular biology, ecology, evolution, bioenergetics, and regulation of biological systems. Successful completion of laboratory activities is required for class credit. An Advanced Placement examination can be taken at the end of the year for approximately $90.00. All students taking this course are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee for this course.

Social StudiesThree credits of social studies are required for graduation.

Social Studies courses offer students a means of understanding and appreciating themselves and their culture. A well-educated person needs to know and appreciate America’s heritage and political institu-tions. Required courses align with Ohio’s Learning Standards. Courses permit students to follow college prep or career prep pathways for all four years of high school. Students are permitted to take more than one social studies course at a time but must follow the stated PRE-REQUISITEs. Advanced courses permit students to receive college level instruction and the opportunity to take AP tests in US History and/or American Government, World History and Psychology.

WorlD hiStorY 1750 to preSent 5105PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 9 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: CAREER PREP OR COLLEGE PREP

This survey course in world history examines world events from 1600 to the present. It explores the impact of the democratic and indus-trial revolutions, the forces that led to world domination by European powers, the wars that changed empires, the ideas that led to inde-pendence movements and the effects of global interdependence. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and second-ary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions. Topics covered include: Historical Thinking and Skills, Age of Enlightenment,

Age of Revolutions, Imperialism, Achievements and Crises, The Cold War, and Globalization. The material covered in this class aligns with Ohio’s Learning Standards. There is a fee associated with this course.

cp WorlD hiStorY 1750 – preSent 5106PRe-RequiSiTe: 80% OR HIGHER IN 8TH GRADE SOCiAL STudieS GRAde: 9 OR JUNIOR HIGH TEACHER APPROVAL CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This college preparatory course in world history will examine world events from 1600 to the present. It explores the impact of the democratic and industrial revolutions, the forces that led to world domination by European powers, the wars that changed empires, the ideas that led to independence movements and the effects of global interdependence. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions. Topics covered include: Historical Thinking and Skills, Age of Enlightenment, Age of Revolutions, Imperialism, Achieve-ments and Crises, The Cold War, and Globalization.

SociAl StuDieS courSeS

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9th Grade

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World History 1750 to Present

US History 1877 to Present

American Government

CP World History 1750 to Present

AP World Histoty

CP US History 1877 to Present

AP US History

AP American Government

CP American Government

American Government 101

US History in Film

Contemporary American Studies

You & The Law

US Military History Part I

US Military History Part II

Psycology

Sociology

History of American Sports

AP Psycology

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Ap WorlD hiStorY 5107PRe-RequiSiTe: FOR 9TH GRADE - 95% AVERAGE IN 8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS, AND MUST BE ENROLLED IN HONORS ENGLISH OR GIS APPROVAL. FOR 10TH GRADE - 93% AVERAGE IN CP WORLD HISTORY AND 93% AVERAGE IN FRESHMAN HONORS ENGLISH OR GIS APPROVAL. FOR 11TH & 12TH GRADE - 90% AVERAGE IN PREVIOUS SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE OR GIS APPROVAL GRAde: 9, 10, 11, 12 (PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO 9TH GRADERS) LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

AP World History focuses on developing students’ abilities to think conceptually about world history from approximately 8000 BCE to the present and apply historical thinking skills as they learn about the past. Five themes of equal importance — focusing on the environment, cultures, state-building, economic systems, and social structures — provide areas of historical inquiry for investigation throughout the course. AP World History encompasses the history of the five major geographical regions of the globe: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, with special focus on historical develop-ments and processes that cross multiple regions.The AP World His-tory course is structured around themes and concepts in six different chronological periods from approximately 8000 BCE to the present: 1. Technological and Environmental Transformations (to c. 600 BCE); 2. Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies (c. 600 BCE to c. 600 CE); 3. Regional and Transregional Interactions (c. 600 CE to c. 1450); 4. Global Interactions (c. 1450 to c. 1750); 5. Industri-alization and Global Integration (c. 1750 to c. 1900); 6. Accelerating Global Change and Realignments (c. 1900 to the present). There is a fee with this course. This course will prepare the students to take the AP World History exam. All students taking this course are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. The AP exam has a fee of approxi-mately $90

uS hiStorY 1877 - preSent 5206PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 10 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: CAREER PREP OR COLLEGE PREP

This survey course examines the history of the United States of America from 1877 to the present. The federal republic has with-stood challenges to its national security and expanded the rights and roles of its citizens. The episodes of its past have shaped the nature of the country today and prepared it to attend to the challenges of tomorrow. Understanding how these events came to pass and their meaning for today’s citizen is the purpose of this course. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions. Emphasis will be placed on helping students acquire knowledge about signifi-cant historical events that affect our world today, including specific topics on Historical Thinking and Skills, Historical Documents, Industrialization and Progressivism, Foreign Affairs from Imperialism to Post- World War I, Prosperity, Depression and the New Deal, From Isolation to World War, The Cold War, Social Transformations in the

United States, and United States and the Post-Cold War World. The material covered in this class aligns with Ohio’s Learning Standards and S.B. 165 and is designed to help students be successful on the US History end of course test. There is a fee with this course.

u.S. hiStorY & filM 5314PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This semester course will examine the ways in which Hollywood—defined as the film, television and cable industries—has depicted American history. By watching a number of feature films and discuss-ing our reactions we will attempt to understand how film makers have used and abused history and to what ends. Course will cover the following themes in American history and film; American Society and Culture, Sports, Games and Other Pursuits, Politics and Politicians: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The World War II Era, The American Working Class: Labor and Laborers, Post World War II 50s & 60s, Early American History: The 18th & 19th Centuries, The American West & Native Americans, American Events & People 20th Century, and Crime, Corruption and Punishment.

cp uS hiStorY 1877 – preSent 5207PRe-RequiSiTe: MINIMUM 80% IN CP WORLD HISTORY OR MINIMUM 85% IN WORLD HISTORY GRAde: 10 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This college preparatory course examines the history of the United States of America from 1877 to the present. The federal republic has withstood challenges to its national security and expanded the rights and roles of its citizens. The episodes of its past have shaped the nature of the country today and prepared it to attend to the challenges of tomorrow. Understanding how these events came to pass and their meaning for today’s citizen is the purpose of this course. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions Emphasis will be placed on helping students use critical thinking skills to analyze, evaluate, and draw conclusions with regard to specific topics on Historical Thinking and Skills, Historical Documents, Industrialization and Progressivism, Foreign Affairs from Imperialism to Post- World War I, Prosperity, Depression and the New Deal, From Isolation to World War, The Cold War, Social Trans-formations in the United States, and United States and the Post-Cold War World.. This course is intended for those interested in attending college. The material covered in this class aligns with Ohio’s Learning Standards and S.B. 165 and is designed to help students be successful on the US History end of course test. There is a fee with this course.

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This course will focus on the current events and issues facing Ameri-cans today. As Americans we live in a distinct society that must inter-act in a global world and we need to understand the issues of today and how modern societies function and deal with these complex

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issues. Defining problems, securing information, and seeking solutions to problems are some of the skills to be developed in this course. This course will require the reading of periodicals, newspapers, and the Internet as well as viewing news reports on television. These different sources will be used to gather information about present day situa-tions. Since this course is a study of current events in today’s modern world this course can be taken two times for credit. There is a fee with this course. This course will only be offered in alternating years beginning the 2017-2018 school year

You AnD the lAW 5310PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 10, 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This semester course will cover basic legal principles and the American judicial system. Areas to be covered include criminal, civil (torts) and consumer law, as well as, rules of evidence and proce-dure. Students will get hands on experience by taking on the role of an attorney or witness in a mock trial. Students will use critical thinking skills in the development of their mock trial case through the preparation of their legal theory, opening and closing statements, and direct and cross examination questions. There is a fee with this course. This course will only be offered in alternating years beginning the 2017-2018 school year

Ap uniteD StAteS hiStorY 5304PRe-RequiSiTe: FOR 10TH GRADE - STUDENTS MUST HAVE EARNED A 95% IN CP WORLD HISTORY AND A 93% IN HONORS ENGLISH OR GIS APPROVAL. FOR 11TH & 12TH GRADE - MUST HAVE EARNED AT LEAST 90% IN PREVIOUS SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE OR GIS APPROVAL. GRADE: 10, 11, 12 CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

This course will prepare the student for the opportunity to take the AP United States History exam in May. The successful scoring on this exam could earn the student college credit. The aim of this course is to provide the student with a learning experience equivalent to that of most college introductory US History courses. The course is designed for 11th grade students with at least a 90% average in previous social studies classes and who possess outstanding writing and thinking skills as assessed by previous teachers. Tenth grade students must have teacher approval and have earned at least 95% in CP World History and a 93% in Honors English I. Students are required to do summer assignments prior to the start of beginning of the course. All students taking this course are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. The AP exam has a fee of approximately $90.00. There is a fee with this course.

uS MilitArY hiStorY pArt 1 5312PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1

PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

In this yearlong course students will study the evolution and chal-lenges of America through war. This course will study the major wars fought by the United States in the creation of America from the French and Indian War to the American Revolution. Then the focus will be on post-revolutionary wars such as: War of 1812, Mexican War and the American Civil War. The course will study battles, blun-ders, maneuvers, leaders, failures and victories of American Wars.

uS MilitArY hiStorY pArt 2 5313PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 11, 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1

PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

In this yearlong course students will take a deeper look at some details of history that are not part of what is covered in regular history classes. This course will study the major wars fought by the United States. Wars that will be emphasized are: World War II, Korea, Vietnam War, Gulf War and the war on Terror. The course will study battles, blunders, maneuvers, leaders, failures and victories of Ameri-can Wars.

pSYchologY 5305PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This semester course is the scientific study of the human mind and mental states, and of human behavior. This class will cover such sub-jects as: The History of Psychology, Psychological Methods, Biology and behavior, Sensation and Perception, Consciousness, Learning and Memory, Human Growth and Development, Psychological Disor-ders and Methods of Therapy. There will be additional supplemental activities that will aid in conveying the subject matter and enhance the understanding of material. These include, but are not limited to: power points, demonstrations, articles, student research, Socratic seminars, video clips, writing exercises and activities/projects. This course is recommended for college bound students. There is a fee for this course.

SociologY 5302PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This semester course is the study of the origin, development, and structure of human societies and the behavior of individual people and groups in society. This class will cover such subjects as: cultural/ethnic diversity, cultural conformity, deviance and social control. Also to be examined will be our stratified society; the affect urbanization has had on our society/culture. Lastly, issues of the family will be examined such as singlehood, marriage, parenthood, and prepara-tion for retirement. Students will gain an appreciation for the ethnic/cultural diversity for people living in the United States. Class will be enriched with presentations, current events and discussions of soci-etal problems and issues. There is a fee with this course.

hiStorY of AMericAn SportS 5311PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 11, 12 LeNGTH: SEMESTER CRediT: ½ PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This semester course will seek to relate the events and developments in American history to the history of sports in America. The students will examine the association as it relates to American industrializa-tion, immigration, race relations, population movements, and the conflicts created by capitalism. Students will examine the role of sports in the American cultural, social, and economic development as well as a form of leisure and recreation. There is a fee with this course.

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S P R I N G B O R O H I G H S C H O O L Program of Studies 2016 ~2017AMericAn governMent 5400PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 11 & 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1

PROGRAM TYPe: CAREER PREP OR COLLEGE PREP

This survey course mirrors the CP American Government course description in that the material covered in this class aligns with Ohio’s Learning Standards (2010) and SB 165. The depth of content covered in this course accommodates students who may need extra help and time in understanding the American Government content and concepts. “

cp AMericAn governMent 5401PRe-RequiSiTe: NONE GRAde: 11 & 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

How the American people govern themselves at national, state, and local levels of government is the basis for this course. A primary goal of this course will be citizenship information; a well-informed citizen may become a participating citizen. This course will review the function, structure and process of state and national governments. With the United States Constitution as the basis, the various units of government are surveyed, followed with a consideration of the present organization and functions. The course covers the legislative, executive, and the judicial branches plus additional units on problems of present day governments and the responsibilities, duties, and the rights of citizens. The history, functions, and organization of political parties are studied as well as their respective influence on govern-mental policies. The course will be integrated with current events to help keep students actively involved and up to date with changing attitudes and trends. American Government is a state requirement for graduation. Topics covered in this class include: Civic involvement, civic participation and skills, basic principles of the US Constitution, structure and functions of the federal government, role of the people, Ohio’s state and local governments, public policy, and government and the economy. Included in this class is a unit on Personal Finance and individual financial responsibility. The material covered in this class aligns with Ohio’s Learning Standards (2010) and SB 165. There is a fee with this course.

AMericAn governMent 101 5403PRe-RequiSiTe: 80% AVERAGE IN PRIOR SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES GRAde: 12 LeNGTH: YEAR CRediT: 1 PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP

This course mirrors the American Government course description in that the material covered in this class aligns with Ohio’s New Learning Standards (2010) and SB 165. This is a co-teaching environ-ment that is taught by two core teachers. An estimated 70 students will be in each section. The intent is to simulate a general college class setting yet maintaining best practices with the support of two teachers. This class is intended for students who plan to pursue a four year degree after high school and can be successful in a large group instruction atmosphere. Technology will be used throughout the course. There is a fee with this course.

Ap uniteD StAteS governMent 5402 & politicSPRe-RequiSiTe: 90% OR HIGHER IN ALL SOCIAL STUDIES OR GIS APPROVAL GRAde: 11, 12 CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

AP United States Government and Politics introduces students to key political ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the political culture of the United States. The course examines politically significant concepts, themes, and topics. Topics include: Constitutional Underpinnings; Political Beliefs and Behaviors; Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Mass Media; Institutions of National Government; Public Policy; and Civil Rights and Civil Libertie. This course involves the study of general concepts used to interpret US policies and the analysis of specific case studies. Addi-tionally, students will investigate various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute US political economic realities. This course compares with an introductory college course in U.S. Government so students should be able to read a college-level textbook and write grammatically correct, complete sentences. This course will fulfill the state law requiring students to study government. This course will prepare the students to take the AP US Government and Politics exam. All students taking this course are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. The AP exam has a fee of approximately $90. There is a fee with this course.

Ap pSYchologY 5306PRe-RequiSiTe: 90% OR HIGHER IN ALL SOCIAL STUDIES OR GIS APPROVAL GRAde: 11, 12 CRediT: 1 LeNGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPe: COLLEGE PREP WeiGHTed COuRSe

The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. This course will address the following topics: History and Approaches, Research Methods, Biological Bases of Behavior, Sensation and Perception, States of Consciousness, Learning (Classical, Operant and Observational), Cognition, Motivation and Emotion, Developmental Psychology, Personality, Testing and Individual Differences, Abnormal Behavior (Mental Disorders), Treatment of Abnormal Behavior, Social Psychology. There is a fee with this course. This course will prepare the students to take the AP Psychology exam. All students taking this course are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. The AP exam has a fee of approximately $90.

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family & consumer SciencesFamily and Consumer Sciences Course selections provide students with opportunities to develop a variety of essencial skills necessary for success in todays changing world. FCS courses are designed to integrate key system skills throughout the curriculum.

relAtionShipS AnD cultureS 6104GRAde 10, 11, 12. PRe-RequiSiTe NONE, CRediT 1/2

LeNGTH SEMESTER PROGRAM TYPe ELECTIVE

Relationships and Cultures is designed to equip students with tools for thought about the skills necessary for success in the 21st Century and the factors that contribute to our global world. Students will expand their knowledge on; career clusters, career planning, SMART goal setting, the impact of technology on society, the skills gap, big data, communication, visual language, digital literacy , relationship smarts, nature versus nurture, and family life cycles. A myriad of interactive activities will be utilized during the semester to help de-velop creative and critical thinkers as students manage the transition to their postsecondary goals and find balance in their complex and competitive world.

conteMporArY nutrition 6203GRAde 11, 12. PRe-RequiSiTe nOnE, CRediT 1/2 LeNGTH: SEMESTEr

PROGRAM TYPe: ElECTIvE

Contemporary Nutrition is designed to expand student’s knowledge base concerning nutrition. A person will consume about 70,000 meals and 60 tons of food in their lifetime. Do our daily food choices influence long-term health? Is a high protein diet infallible? Are foods touted as antioxidants reliable? Do carbohydrates in our diets cause health problems? This course will help students sort through these is-sues as they are introduced to the science of nutrition. They will learn how to develop eating habits that will help them perform their best in daily life as well as analyze current trends in nutritional information as it relates to total health. The course will include demonstrations, taste testing and lab application as it relates to nutrition for health, fitness and performance. Mastery of learning targets must occur prior to students’

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