COURSE CATALOG 2012-2013TABLE OF CONTENTS

J.P. Knapp Honor Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Promotion Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Future Ready Core Graduation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4College/University Prep Graduation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Drop/Add Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Enrollment in a Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Grade Point Average Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Grade Point Average Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Weighted Grade Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Valedictorian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Salutatorian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Honor Graduate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Marshals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Presidential Award for Educational Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9North Carolina Academic Scholars Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Driving Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Early Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11College Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Core 44 College Transfer Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

North Carolina Course of Study Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12New High School Exit Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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. . . . . . . . . . . . 12Graduation Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Student Education Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Course Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-22 What Is Tested in High School? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24

J. P. Knapp Early College Honor CodeAny student who knowingly engages in or attempts to engage in plagiarism or falsification shall be subject to disciplinary action. The following actions specifically are prohibited:

1.cheating, including the giving or receiving of any unauthorized assistance or unfair advantage on any form of academic work;

2.plagiarism, including the copying of the language, structure, ideas and/or thought of another and representing it as one's own original work; and

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3. falsification, including a verbal or written statement that is knowingly untrue but is represented as the truth.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

It is important that parents and students choose the proper courses at the time of registration. It is each student’s responsibility to meet the graduation requirements. Students should be aware of prerequisites and special provisions for certain courses and be sure they are eligible for each course for which they register.

A student has the potential to earn a minimum of eight (8) credits each year. For most J. P. Knapp Early College students, twenty-eight (28) credits (high school and/or college) are required for graduation.

PROMOTION POLICIES

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Promotion to Year 2 Promotion to Year 3 Promotion to Year 4

A student must earn at least six (6) high school credits including:

ENGLISH I

A student must earn a cumulative total of at least thirteen (13) high school credits including:

ENGLISH I & II

One Math

One Science

One Social Studies

A student must earn a cumulative total of at least twenty (20) high school/college credits including:

ENGLISH I, II, III

Two Maths

Two Sciences

Two Social Studies

Achievement of minimum Level III score on the North Carolina Writing Assessment or have demonstrated proficiency on local assessments

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FUTURE READY CORE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

(For Freshman Entering ’09-’10 & Beyond)

Content Area

Credits

Courses

English 4 Honors English IHonors English II

Honors English III or AP English Language and Comp.Honors English IV or AP English Literature & Comp. or

ENG 241 & 242

Math 4 Algebra I/Honors Geometry or Honors Geometry/Honors Alg. II

Honors Algebra II/Advanced Functions & Modeling

Science 3 Honors Earth ScienceHonors Biology

Honors Chemistry

Social Studies 3 Honors World HistoryHonors Civics & Economics

Honors US History

Foreign Language 2 2 Consecutive Credits in the same foreign languageSpanish, French, German, Latin

Health & PE 1 Healthful Living & PE

Electives 4 4 College Credits in the same area(ie. Humanities/Fine Arts or Social Sciences)

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Local 1 Academic Seminar

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COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY PREP REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

(For ’08-’09 Freshman)

Content Area

Credits

Courses

English 4 Honors English IHonors English II

Honors English III or AP English Language and Comp.Honors English IV or AP English Literature & Comp. or

ENG 241 & 242

Math 4 Algebra I/Honors Geometry or Honors Geometry/Honors Alg. II

Honors Algebra II/Advanced Functions & Modeling

Science 3 Honors Earth ScienceHonors Biology

Honors Chemistry

Social Studies 3 Honors World HistoryHonors Civics & Economics

Honors US History

Foreign Language 2 2 Consecutive Credits in the same foreign languageSpanish, French, German, Latin

Health & PE 1 Healthful Living & PE

Electives 10 10 Elective Credits

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Local 1 Academic SeminarDROP/ADD POLICY

Students should consider course selections very carefully. Select alternate courses for electives since schedule conflicts or class overloads may prohibit admission into a course. Per school policy, students who withdraw from a course after the drop/add period within a semester will receive a “WF” (Withdrawal Failing) grade, which will be calculated into their GPA as an “F” grade.

According to the North Carolina State Board of Education policy for end-of-course tests, effective with the 1999-2000 school year, students may not drop a course with an end-of-course test after 10 days in a semester-long course, or 20 days in a year-long course.

ENROLLMENT IN A COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Under dual enrollment, a student may receive college level credit from College of the Albemarle (COA) under the following guidelines:

1. The student must be attending high school on at least a half-time basis, must be in good academic standing with at least a 2.0 G.P.A. The student must meet all existing COA admissions criteria and all prerequisites for courses.

2. The student needs to complete a COA Application for Admission, the Dual Enrollment Approval Form, and a COA Registration Form. The Dual Enrollment Approval Form is signed by the student, the high school guidance counselor or principal, and the parent/guardian.

3. Every student who takes an internet course or a course which utilizes the internet as part of the curriculum, will be expected to have an e-mail account, daily access to a computer, and demonstrate skills in uploading and downloading files, appending attachments to e-mail and conducting on-line research.

4. Upon completion of the course it is the student’s responsibility to submit the grade when applying to any other college or university. The grade becomes part of the student’s permanent high school and college transcript.

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GRADE POINT AVERAGE CALCULATION

Grade Point Average (GPA) is the primary means of ranking and honoring students at JP Knapp Early College High School. GPA is determined by converting the traditional 100 point scale (85, 91, 78, etc.) into a “4.0 Scale” (shown in the chart below).

GRADE POINT AVERAGE TABLE

96-100%=4.00 91%=3.38 86%=2.75 81%=2.13 76%=1.50

95%=3.88 90%=3.25 85%=2.63 80%=2.00 75%=1.38

94%=3.75 89%=3.13 84%=2.50 79%=1.88 74%=1.25

93%=3.63 88%=3.00 83%=2.38 78%=1.75 73%=1.13

92%=3.50 87%=2.88 82%=2.25 77%=1.63 70-72%=1.00

<69%=0.00

*This conversion table is taken from the NC Standard for Grading adopted by the NC Department of Public Instruction and applied throughout all public secondary schools in North Carolina.

A cumulative GPA includes all semester grades a student earns beginning with semester one of grade nine and continuing through high school.

Weighted courses change the above equation. With the weighted course system, a student can have a GPA of greater than 4.0 on the 4.0 scale. With a weighted course, the conversion is made to the 4.0 scale first. Then, 1 ADDITIONAL POINT IS ADDED TO THE CONVERTED GRADE. (A 4.0 becomes a 5.0; a 2.56 becomes a 3.56, etc.) Example: Student A took only "weighted" courses and made straight 100's while Student B took only "standard courses," but also made straight 100's. Student A would have a GPA of 5.0 and Student B would have a GPA of 4.0.

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WEIGHTED GRADE POLICY

College level courses are considered more difficult and therefore have 2 points added to the converted 4.0 scale. Example: 96 converts to a 4 plus 2 = 6 and a grade of 89 converts to 3.13 plus 2 = 5.13. All students will have their grade point average computed using the same weighted credit criteria. The following courses will receive weighted grades when calculating grade point averages:

VALEDICTORIAN

1. Must have the highest cumulative weighted grade point average through the third nine-week grading period of the senior year.

2. Must pass no fewer than two units of credit less than the total maximum potential available for the four years in high school.

3. A student who has been home-schooled or is a transfer student, must have attended CCHS for the final 3 semesters.

SALUTATORIAN

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Course Weight

Course Weight

Honors English I 1 Honors NCVPS Courses 1

Honors Earth Science 1 Honors Biology 1

Honors World History 1 Honors Chemistry 1

Honors Geometry 1 Honors English II 1

Honors Algebra II 1 COA/UNCG College Courses(Level 100 & 200)

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Honors Civics & Economics 1 COA/UNCG College Courses(Level 300 & 400)

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Pre-Calculus 1 NCVPS Level III Foreign Language Courses

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1. Must have the second highest weighted cumulative average through the third nine-week grading period of the senior year.

2. All other requirements are the same as for valedictorian.

3. A student who has been home-schooled or is a transfer student, must have attended CCHS for the final 3 semesters.

HONOR GRADUATE

Requirements:

1. Beginning with the Year One class of 2008-2009, honor graduates must have a weighted GPA of 3.5.

2. Must pass each of the following courses: Honors English, Algebra I, Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra II.

MARSHALS

Graduation Marshals are defined as follows:

1. The top two (2) students in years 1, 2, and 3 with the highest weighted GPA through the third nine weeks grading period.

2. The Year Three student with the highest weighted GPA through the third nine weeks grading period will be designated Chief Marshal.

3. Only those students who agree to participate in Senior Recognition and Commencement Exercises will be recognized as marshals.

PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Requirements:

1. Must successfully complete twelve (12) core (Honors) courses.

2. Achieve an overall average weighted GPA of 3.5 or above (through the third nine-week grading period of Year Four).

3. Receive a score at or above the 85th percentile on any nationally recognized standardized achievement test or college admissions examination such as the SAT. If levels are or were offered in any of the courses required in this program, the students must have taken academic level or above.

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NORTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM

In March, 1983, the State Board of Education approved the North Carolina Scholars Program to begin with the 1983-1984 school year. In March 1990, the State Board of Education revised the program and re-designated it the North Carolina Academic Scholars Program. Again, the State Board of Education revised program requirements in August 2002 to make it more consistent with graduation requirements and to promote rigorous academic study. The revised plan is effective for students who enter the ninth grade for the first time in or after 2003-2004. Students who complete the requirements for an academically challenging high school program will be named North Carolina Academic Scholars and receive special recognition. The students who qualify for this special recognition:

-Will be designated by the State Board of Education as North Carolina Academic Scholars.-Will receive a seal of recognition attached to their diplomas.-May receive special recognition at graduation exercises and other community events.

Please refer to the chart listed below for the specific requirements for the North Carolina Academic Scholars Program.The following revised plan is effective for students who enter Year One in or after 2003-2004.

Students must:

Begin planning for the program before entering Year One to ensure they obtain the most flexibility in their courses

Complete all the requirements of this North Carolina Academic Scholars Program

Have an overall four-year unweighted GPA of 3.5

Complete all requirements for a North Carolina high school diploma

Credits The following designated number of credits per subject area listed below must be taken in Years One-Four:

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4 Honors English I, II, III & IV

4 Mathematics(Honors Algebra I, Honors Algebra II, Honors Geometry, and a higher level math course with Algebra II as a prerequisite)

3 Science (an Honors Physics or Honors Chemistry, Honors Biology, and Honors Earth/Environmental Science)

3 Social Studies (Honors World History, Honors Civics & Economics, and Honors US History)

2 Languages Other Than English ( 2 credits of the same language)

1 Healthful Living

1 Career & Technical Education

1 Arts Education (Dance, Music, Theatre Arts, or Visual Arts)

5 Elective Credits to include at least two second level or advance courses (Examples of electives include: Spanish III, IV)

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DRIVING ELIGILBILITY

State law requires the revocation of a student’s driving permit or license if a student is unable to maintain adequate academic progress or drops out of school. This law applies to all North Carolina students under the age of 18 who receive a driving permit or license after 12/1/1997.

Students who drop out of school lose their driving eligibility immediately. Adequate academic progress will be evaluated at the end of each semester for enrolled students. Students must pass seventy five (75) percent of courses attempted (ex. 3 full credit courses out of 4 credit courses) each semester in order to keep their driving permit or license or to receive a driving eligibility certificate. Students who do not meet these requirements will be reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles and will have their permit or license revoked.

EARLY GRADUATION

State law requires school counselors to inform students of options for early graduation. Students who complete all requirements for graduation and choose to graduate early will be allowed to do so. Students and parents must complete and sign an “Intent To Graduate Early” form and meet with their guidance counselor to discuss graduation plans. An early graduate will be allowed to attend prom and participate in the June graduation and the diploma will be awarded at that time. Early graduates are not eligible for second semester sports. Students who choose to be mid-year graduates are not eligible to be Valedictorian or Salutatorian.

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COLLEGE PREPARATION

Individual constituent institutions of the UNC System listed below may require other courses in addition to the minimum requirements; therefore, prospective students should refer to the catalogs and contact the admissions offices of any institutions to which they plan to apply. In determining the admissibility of each applicant, institutions also consider factors other than courses completed, such as high school grades, rank in class, scores on college entrance examinations, and recommendations.

The University of North Carolina system is composed of the following constituent institutions:

1. Appalachian State University

2. East Carolina University

3. Elizabeth City State University

4. Fayetteville State University

5. NC Agricultural & Technical State University

6. NC School of the Arts

7. North Carolina Central University

8. North Carolina State University

9. University of NC at Pembroke

10. University of NC at Asheville

11. University of NC at Chapel Hill

12. University of NC at Charlotte

13. University of NC at Greensboro

14. University of NC at Wilmington

15. Western Carolina University

16. Winston Salem State University

Some students may decide, for many different reasons, to follow a College Transfer Program, completing their first two years in a community college transfer curriculum and transferring to complete their last two years at a public or private four-year institution.

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GENERAL EDUCATION CORE 44 COLLEGE TRANSFER CREDITS

Through a partnership with College of the Albemarle and UNCG, the J. P. Knapp Early College High School will provide opportunities for students to complete the general education Core 44. These courses provide college credits that fulfill the general education requirements for the UNC system.

General Education Core (44 hrs)English Composition (6 hours) Ex. ENG

Humanities/Fine Arts (12 hours) Ex. ART, DRA, HUM

Social/Behavioral Sciences (12 hours) Ex. PSY, SOC, ECO

Natural Sciences (8 hours) Ex. PHY, CHM, BIO

Mathematics (6 hours) Ex. MAT

HIGH SCHOOL EXIT STANDARDSStudents entering Year One for the first time in 2006-07 and beyond will be required to meet new exit standards. These students will be required to pass five end-of-course (EOC) assessments and a graduation project. The five required EOC assessments are Algebra I, Biology, English I, Civics & Economics, and U.S. History. The graduation project is a performance-based component that can include service-based learning or work-based learning experiences. The graduation project will be developed, monitored, and scored locally using state adopted rubrics.

GRADUATION PROJECT Students must complete a Graduation Project as a requirement for graduation. Students must score Level III proficiency on each of the components of the Graduation Project. The Graduation Project consists of four components:

An 8-10 page research paper on a topic agreed upon by the student and teacher. For a Service Learning Graduation Project, this assignment may be modified to include the action plan, evaluation, and reflection.

A product that is the tangible evidence of a minimum of 15 hours spent under the supervision of a mentor which must relate to the paper, but need not be the exact same topic. For a Service Learning Graduation Project, the hours required will be 40 or more.

An 8-12 minute oral presentation of the contents of the research paper and the product

A portfolio of key documentation of the Graduation Project process and a self-reflection

The product and oral presentation will be scored by a panel of judges from the schools and community using the state’s rubric. Teachers will score the research paper and the portfolio using the state’s rubric. Teachers will be responsible for notifying the parent of any student who fails to satisfy any of these requirements. Teachers will also inform

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parents of retesting and remediation opportunities.

STUDENT EDUCATION PLANS

Student education plans are developed and personalized to help students achieve success in the Early College High School and to plan for successful transitions into post-secondary endeavors. When preparing and reviewing the plan, students and parents should consider the student’s goals upon completion of high school. Semester meetings between the Guidance Counselor, the student, and a parent/guardian will be scheduled to update and/or modify these plans.

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Course DescriptionsBlended CoursesHONORS WORLD VIEW (Honors English I and Honors World History)Year 1Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 2.0 (weighted)

Honors World View is comprised of concept based units integrating the NC Standard Course of Study of Honors World History and Honors English I. Honors World View will focus on early civilization development in each of the world’s continents and the influences of earth/environmental concepts as change agents. An exploration of the ways that audience, purpose, and context shape oral communication, written communication, and media and technology will also take place in World View.

*Students in Honors World View will have assignments that reflect the inherent rigor of honors level courses. Included should be long-term projects or problem-based assignments that offer students the opportunity to directly apply English & World History at a more complex level.

English CoursesHONORS ENGLISH IIYear 2Prerequisite: Honors English ICredit: 1.0 (weighted)

Students in Honors English II read, discuss, and write about both classical and contemporary world literature (excluding British and American authors) through which students will identify cultural significance. Students will continue to explore language for expressive, explanatory, critical, argumentative, and literary purposes, although emphasis will be placed on information context.

*Students in Honors English II will have assignments that reflect the inherent rigor of honors level courses. Included should be long-term projects or problem-based assignments that offer students the opportunity to directly apply English at a more complex level.

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ALGEBRA IYear 1Perquisite: NoneCredit:: 1.0

This course continues the study of algebraic concepts. It includes operations with polynomials and matrices, creation and application of linear functions and relations, algebraic representations of geometric relationships, and an introduction to nonlinear functions. Students will be expected to describe and translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric, and verbal representations of relations and use those representations to solve problems. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, should be used regularly for instruction and assessment.

HONORS GEOMETRYYear 1Prerequisite: Algebra ICredit: 1.0 (weighted)

Honors Geometry demands a more challenging approach to the student’s study of geometric concepts. Students will rely primarily on deductive methods of proof in their study of two and three-dimensional geometric figures. Students will have the opportunity to take responsibility for their learning. Reasoning skills will be emphasized and students will broaden their use of the coordinate plane. Appropriate technology should be used regularly for instruction and assessment.

*Students in Honors Geometry will have assignments that reflect the inherent rigor of honors level courses. Included should be long-term projects or problem-based assignments that offer students the opportunity to directly apply Mathematics at a more complex level.

HONORS ALGEBRA II Year 1 or 2 Prerequisite: Geometry Credit: 1.0 (weighted)

Honors Algebra II continues the study of advanced algebraic concepts including functions, polynomials, rational expressions, systems of functions and inequalities, and matrices. Students will be expected to describe and translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric and verbal representations of relations and use those representations to solve problems. Emphasis will be placed on higher order thinking skills that impact practical and increasingly complex applications, modeling, and algebraic proof. Appropriate technology should be used regularly for instruction and assessment.

*Students in Honors Algebra II will have assignments that reflect the inherent rigor of honors level courses. Included should be long-term projects or problem-based assignments that offer students the opportunity to directly apply Mathematics at a more complex level.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS & MODELING Year 1 or 2 Prerequisite: Honors Algebra IICredit: 1.0 (weighted)

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Advanced Functions and Modeling provides students with an in depth study of modeling and applying functions. Students will use trigonometric, power, and logarithmic functions to model and solve problems. Students will analyze data and apply probability concepts to solve problems.

Science CoursesHONORS EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Year 1Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 1.0 (weighted)

The Earth/Environmental science curriculum focuses on the function of Earth's systems. Emphasis is placed on matter, energy, plate tectonics, origin and evolution of the earth and solar system, environmental awareness, materials availability, and the cycles that circulate energy and material through the earth system.

*Students in Honors Earth/Environmental Science will have assignments that reflect the inherent rigor of honors level courses. Included should be long-term projects or problem-based assignments that offer students the opportunity to directly apply Science at a more complex level.

HONORS BIOLOGY Year 2Prerequisite: Honors Earth/Environmental ScienceCredit: 1.0 (weighted)

The biology curriculum is designed to continue student investigations and deepen student understanding of the biological sciences. High school instruction should include concepts introduced in grades K-8 at a more abstract level. In-depth study of the following concepts is included: the cell, the molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, the interdependence of organisms, matter, energy and organization in living systems, and the adaptive responses of organisms.

*Students in Honors Biology will have assignments that reflect the inherent rigor of honors level courses. Included should be long-term projects or problem-based assignments that offer students the opportunity to directly apply Science at a more complex level.

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HONORS CHEMISTRY Year 2Prerequisite: Honors BiologyCredit: 1.0 (weighted)

The chemistry course encourages students to continue their investigation of the structure of matter along with chemical reactions and the conservation of energy in these reactions. Inquiry is applied to the study of the transformation, composition, structure, and properties of substances. The course focuses on basic chemical concepts and incorporates activities that promote investigations to reinforce the concepts. The curriculum includes inquiry into the following content areas: Structure of atoms, Structure and properties of matter, Chemical reactions, Conservation of energy and matter, & Interaction of energy and matter.*Students in Honors Chemistry I will have assignments that reflect the inherent rigor of honors level courses. Included should be long-term projects or problem-based assignments that offer students the opportunity to directly apply Science at a more complex level.

Social Studies CoursesHONORS CIVICS & ECONOMICS Year 2Prerequisite: Honors World HistoryCredit: 1.0 (weighted)

Students will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible and effective citizens. Students will gain an understanding of these systems of civics and economics that affect their lives as consumers and citizens. Students will apply the acquired knowledge to real life experience. When studying the legal and political systems, students will become aware of their rights and responsibilities and put this information in to practice.

Elective CoursesART I: DRAWING & DESIGNYears 1-4Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 1.0

This is an introductory course for students interested in taking art. It provides intensive work with various drawing skills and media while introducing students to the basic vocabulary of art and design. Specific topics covered include shading, use of color, perspective and architecture, the human form and portraiture. Painting is not a current part of the class, and there is no digital component.

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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IYears 1-4Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 1.0This course is designed to help students master advanced skills in the areas of word processing, database management, spreadsheet, telecommunications, desktop publishing, and presentation applications. Emphasis is on data communications, Internet and e-mail, as well as skill development in the integration of software applications, ethical issues pertaining to information systems, and information technologies careers. Communication skills and critical thinking are reinforced through software applications. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.COMPUTER PROGRAMMING IYears 1-4Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 1.0

Programming I is designed to introduce the concepts of programming, application development, and writing software solutions in the Visual Basic environment. Emphasis is placed on the software development process, principles of user interface design, and the writing of a complete Visual Basic program including event-driven input, logical decision-making and processing, and useful output. Students will use their computers daily as a learning and assessment tool. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be prepared to move on to AP Computer Science.

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONSYears 1-4Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 1.0This course is designed to teach basic digital input skills including keying using the touch method, speech recognition, and use of handheld devices. Emphasis is on the daily use and operation of commonly used digital communication devices to develop skill and concentrated application of those skills in the production of business communication andcorrespondence. Communication skills are reinforced as students’ format, compose, and proofread various documents. Assessments include multiple choice/true false questions, discussion assignments, and projects.DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHYYears 1-4Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 1.0This course explores the techniques and applications of acquiring, manipulating and outputting digitized photographic images utilizing Adobe Photoshop Element. The study of the elements of art and principles of design, color theory, vocabulary, and art history continues in this advanced level course. Through weekly critiques and presentationsstudents will examine the technical aspects of their work including composition, lighting and shadow.

FRENCH IYears 1-4Prerequisite: None

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Credit: 1.0The goal of this course is to give students basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through activities based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the five units of material - Greetings, Calendar, Weather, Time and Colors - students learn to talk about themselves and other, describe their surroundings and use numbers for dates and time. Regular verbs are introduced in the present tense. Simple grammatical structures are practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. Culture is presented throughout the course to help students understand the context of the language and to better understand the perspectives of the French-speaking world. The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language standards and provides a way to focus on the five important aspects of foreign language instruction: communication, culture, connections, comparisons and community. These are the "Five C's of the Foreign Language Education" as outlined in Standards for Foreign Language Learning: Preparing for the 21st Century.

FRENCH IIYears 1-4Prerequisite: French ICredit: 1.0This course is a continuation of a beginning level course that will introduce the student to a variety of areas of language learning. In this course, the student will learn listening, speaking, and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the ten instructional units, students learn to express themselves using an ever increasing vocabulary, present tense verbs, articles, and adjectives. Grammar is introduced and practiced in an innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind.

GERMAN IYears 1-4Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 1.0There are no prerequisites for this class. This first year course introduces students to the German language and culture. The emphasis in the course is on communication, and the teaching method is student-centered. We use motions to reinforce new vocabulary words which are taught in the context of mini-stories. Based on the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning, the objectives for our German I course are:

* Communication: Students engage in conversations about topics such as Food, Clothing, Places in Town, and Leisure Activities. They learn to express likes and dislikes and to interpret written and spoken language. They present information on different topics. * Cultures: Students gain an understanding of different German cultural practices

and products, for example: Courtesies, School in Germany, Youth Centers and Youth Hostels, German Music - past and present, German Film. * Connections: Students learn about different aspects of German culture which

connect to other disciplines, such as history, geography, and music. * Comparisons: Students learn about language in general and about the concept of

culture by comparing German language and culture to their own.

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*Communities: Students use German beyond the school setting by working with the information from selected

German websites. GERMAN IIYears 1-4Prerequisite: German ICredit: 1.0The prerequisite for this class is German I or an equivalent. German II students build on what they have learned in German I. We are continuing the story of Thomas, the American exchange student, who has to solve a mystery involving his German girlfriend, Anita. Based on the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning, the objectives for our German II course are: * Communication: Students engage in conversations about topics such as Typical German - Typical American?, Giving Directions, Birthday, Shopping. They present information on different topics. * Cultures: Students gain an understanding of different German cultural practices and products, for example: Polite Forms, Meals, Public Transportation, Money (Euro), Computers and the German phone system.. * Connections: Students learn about different aspects of German culture which connect to other disciplines, such as history, math and geography. * Comparisons: Students learn about language in general and about the concept of culture by comparing German language and culture to their own.

JOURNALISM IYears 1-4Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 1.0

Journalism students study techniques of journalistic writing, layout, newspaper organization, and American journalistic history. Students also survey the mass media, photography, television, and radio reporting. Journalism I students receive on-the-job training as they assist in reporting, layout, selling, and circulating each edition of the newspaper if applicable to a school setting.

LATIN IYears 1-4Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 1.0

Latin I is an introduction to the study of the Latin language and Greco-Roman culture. The course encourages students to learn basic functions of the language, become familiar with some elements of the culture, and increase their understanding of English. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills in reading and comprehension of adapted Latin texts. Integration of other disciplines, with special emphasis on English Language Arts, is ongoing throughout the course.

LATIN IIYears 1-4Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Latin ICredit: 1.0

This course continues the study of the Latin language and Greco-Roman culture. Students learn increasingly complex functions of the language, become familiar with an increasing

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number of elements of the culture, and increase their understanding of English. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills in reading and comprehension of adapted Latin texts. Integration of other disciplines, with special emphasis on English Language Arts, is ongoing throughout the course.

MEDIEVAL STUDIESYears 1-4Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 1.0

Medieval Studies will investigate the history of Europe from the breakup of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Renaissance. It will study the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the three successor civilizations of classical Greece and Rome –Byzantium, Islamic, and Western Christendom, with particular emphasis on the latter. This course will examine the development and interactions of these civilizations in both peace and war. Medieval Studies provides the opportunity for advanced work, and rigorous, systematic study of major ideas and concepts found in medieval European history.

MUSIC APPRECIATIONYears 1-4Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 1.0

This course provides an overview of music from prehistoric times to the present. The course focuses on the use and value of music in people’s lives. It encourages students to view music in a social context rather than as abstract information to be learned for its own sake. It presents music as a natural and essential ingredient in students’ lives and of human life in all cultures. It uses history as a resource for understanding how music has fulfilled basic human purposes in other ages. It permits all kinds of music to be studied throughout the course.

HONORS PSYCHOLOGYYears 1-4Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 1.0(weighted)Psychology is designed to engage students in the understanding, articulation, and dissemination of psychology as a science. Students are introduced to psychology, with a focus on the scientific study of human development, learning, motivation, and personality. The course emphasizes the empirical examination of behavior and mental processes and offers perspectives that foster students' growth, development, and understanding of cultural diversity. Students of psychology acquire information from a variety of sources, use information as they make decisions and evaluations, and solve problems. Honors Psychology covers the material in greater complexity, novelty, and pacing. Honors Psychology is distinguished by a difference in the quality of the work expected, not merely an increase in quantity.

PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS & PERSONAL FINANCE

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Years 1-4Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 1.0

This course introduces the major principles and concepts that are the foundation for future study of business and management. Topics of study include basic business principles, personal finance concepts, management concepts, systems thinking, quality management, and the current environment for business in a multinational marketplace. Assessments include multiple choice/true false questions, discussion assignments, and projects.

SPANISH IYears 1-4Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 1.0In this beginning level course, students will learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through activities and the use of multimedia based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the ten units of material, students learn to express themselves using an ever increasing vocabulary, present-tense verbs, articles, and adjectives. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. Culture is integrated throughout the course to help learners focus on the Spanish speaking world, its cultures, people, geographical locations, and histories. SPANISH IIYears 1-4Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Spanish ICredit: 1.0

In this Spanish II course, a continuation of Spanish I, students will learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the units, students learn to express themselves using an ever increasing vocabulary, present-tense verbs, articles, and adjectives. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. Culture is integrated throughout the course to help learners focus on the Spanish speaking world, its cultures, people, geographical locations, and histories. Students will work on a project per unit to demonstrate their comprehension of the content given.

Healthful LivingHEALTHFUL LIVING IYears 1Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 1.0(weighted)

Healthful Living is comprised of two components. The health component will cover personal hygiene, first aid, dangerous habits, nutrition, and family life. The physical education component will cover basic motor skills, physical fitness, and team and individual sports. A departmental dress code must be followed.

*Students in Honors Healthful Living will have assignments that reflect the inherent rigor of honors level courses. Included should be long-term projects or problem-based assignments that offer students the opportunity to directly apply their skills at a more complex level.

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College Elective Courses*Students must meet the minimum requirements of ASSET scoring to be eligible to take a college course.

ART 111 ART APPRECIATIONYear 2Prerequisite: ASSETCredit: 1.0(weighted)

This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media.

POL 120 AMERICAN GOVERNMENTYear 2Prerequisite: ASSETCredit: 1.0(weighted)

This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American national government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation and behavior, and policy formation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system.

PSY 150 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGYYear 2Prerequisite: ASSET ScoreCredit: 1.0(weighted)

This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology.

MAT 161 COLLEGE ALGEBRA & TRIGONOMETRYYears 2Prerequisite: AFMCredit: 1.0(weighted)

This course provides an integrated technological approach to algebraic topics used in problem solving. Emphasis is placed on applications involving equations and inequalities; polynomials, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; and graphing and data analysis/modeling. Upon completion, students should be able to choose an appropriate model to fit a data set and use the model for analysis and prediction.

ACA 111 College Student Success

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Years 1 & 2Prerequisite: NoneCredit: 1.0(weighted)

This course introduces the college’s physical, academic, and social environment and promotes the personal development essential for success. Topics include: campus facilities and resources; policies, procedures, and programs; study skills; and life management issues such as health, self-esteem, motivation, goal setting, diversity, and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to function effectively within the college environment to meet their educational objectives.

What’s Tested in High School?

North Carolina Online Test of Computer SkillsThe North Carolina Online Test of Computer Skills is administered to fulfill the state requirement for computer skills proficiency. This test is administered only to those students who did not pass the test during their 8th grade year. This test is administered during both the fall and spring semesters. Students are required to pass this test in order to graduate with a diploma.

End-of-Course TestsEOC tests will count 25% of the grade for those courses requiring an EOC. EOC tests are administered in Algebra I, Algebra II, Biology, US History, Civics & Economics, English I, Geometry, Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Science. All End-of-Course tests are multiple choice tests that assess the student’s understanding of the Standard Course of Study. These exams will count 25% of the student’s grade in accordance with testing regulations established by the North Carolina State Board of Education. Students cannot be exempt

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from an EOC test.

EOC Testing Requirements

For Students Who Enter 9 th Grade for the 1 st time in ’08-’09: Students enrolled in the following Exit Standard EOC Courses(Algebra I, English I, Civics & Economics, and Biology) must achieve a level III(within 1 standard error of measure as defined by the State Board of Education) to receive credit for the course. Students who fail to achieve a Level III or above on an EOC will receive a final grade no higher than a 69 for the course. Students enrolled in the following EOC Courses (Chemistry, Physical Science, Algebra II, Geometry, and Physics) must achieve a 70% on the EOC test to receive credit for the course. A student who fails to achieve a 70% or better will receive a final grade no higher than a 69 for the course.

For Students Who Enter 9 th Grade for the 1 st time in ’09-’10: Students enrolled in any course with a state required End-of-Course test will receive credit only if they achieve a Level III or above (within one standard error of measure as defined by the State Board of Education) as scaled by the State’s Scoring Program on the End-of-Course tests. Students who do not achieve Level III or above (within one standard error of measure), will receive a final grade no higher than an 69 for the course. The End-of-Course test grade shall count as 25% of the final course grade.

Grade 10 Writing AssessmentTenth grade students must achieve a minimum Level III score on the North Carolina Writing Assessment or have demonstrated proficiency on local assessments or through portfolio samples in order to graduate.

IMS TestsThe North Carolina State Board of Education requires that each student enrolled in vocational and technical education classes take post tests in each of the vocational courses. Post tests will be administered as final exams for each of the vocational courses. Post tests count as 25% of the final grade for the course. Students cannot be exempt from an IMS test.

PSATThe PSAT is a practice test to prepare for the SAT. It also a national scholarship program for students. All students planning to attend college are encouraged to take the PSAT. The October 2009 PSAT date is Wednesday, October 14th. Score reports, answer sheets, and test books are returned to the students in mid-December. More information and registration is available in the guidance office.

SATStudents who plan to attend college need to take the SAT. Many students take the test multiple times in their high school career. The SAT is given at Currituck County High School in October, November, and May. The SAT contains multiple choice tests in math and critical reading in addition to a required written essay. SAT testing dates for 2009-10 are: October 10, November 7, December 5, January 23, March 13, May 1, and June 5. More information and registration is available at www.collegeboard.com.

ACTSome students who plan to attend college also take the ACT. This test, like the SAT, is a nationally administered college entrance exam. The ACT contains multiple choice tests in English, Math, Reading, and Science. ACT Plus Writing offers an optional writing test. ACT 2009-10 test dates are: September 12, October 24, December 12, February 6, April 10,

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and June 12. More information and registration is available at www.actstudent.org.

ASSETThe ASSET is a series of short placement tests of basic skills in writing, reading, and numerical reasoning plus more advanced tests in algebra and geometry. These tests will be used along with other indicators for placement into College of the Albemarle courses.

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress)MAP Assessments are achievement tests in the areas of mathematics, reading, and language usage taken on a computer. These tests are formative and will be used to document student growth during the academic year. Students will take these tests at the beginning and end of the school year during Years 1 & 2.

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