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Core Diploma Requirements.............................................................................3Requirements for Smart Core Courses Advanced.Placement,.Concurrent.Credit,.Articulated.Credit. Academy.Choices.........................................................................................5Smart Core Diploma Requirements..................................................................6Course Descriptions. Agriculture....................................................................................................8. Business.and.Marketing.Technology..........................................................11. Career.Guidance,.Exploration,.&.Preparation............................................14. Construction.Technology............................................................................15. Family.and.Consumer.Science....................................................................16. Fine.Arts......................................................................................................19. Foreign.Language.......................................................................................22. Language.Arts.............................................................................................23. Mathematics................................................................................................25.. Medical.Professions.Education...................................................................28. Navy.National.Defense.Cadet.Corps..........................................................30. Physical.Education......................................................................................31. Publications.................................................................................................32. Science........................................................................................................33. Social.Studies..............................................................................................37 Extra.Offerings............................................................................................39Academy Career Connections.........................................................................40
Last updated: April 23, 2012 Cover created by David Osswald
CF.-.Career.Focus.. . H.-.Health.. . . . PE.-.Physical.EducationE.-.English. . . M.-.Math.. . . . S.-.ScienceFA.-.Fine.Art.. . . OC.-.Oral.Communications.. . SS.-.Social.Studies. . . . PA.-.Practical.Art. .
COURSE/CREDIT LEGEND
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COREDIPLOMAREQUIREMENTSSeniors2013
1.0GPArequiredtograduate
4.0 creditsofEnglish(E) 3.0 creditsofSocialStudies(SS). . . . . 1.must.be.American.History,..5.must.be.Contemporary.American.History,.1.credit.World.History,.. . . . . and..5.credit.Civics.or.American.Government...
3.0 creditsofScience.(S). . . . . One.credit.must.be.a.physi.cal.science.and.one.credit.must.be.Biology....................................... .
.4.0 creditsofMath(M). . . . Algebra.I;.Geometry;.Algebra.II.and.one.elective.in.math
. .5 creditofFineArt(FA). . Must.be.one.of.the.following:..art,.choir,.band,.survey.of.fine.arts,.high.school.drama--juniorhigh dramadoesnotcount
1.0 creditofPracticalArts(PA). Any.class.taught.in.Business,.Agriculture,.Family.and.Consumer.Science,.Industrial.Arts,.Career.... Education,..Computer.Technology,..Medical.Professions,.Publications,.or.F.I.R.S.T.
.5 creditofPhysicalEducation(PE). . . . . Physical.Education.class,.sports.(providing.it.is.coached.by.a.certified.P.E..teacher.and.meets.the.18-.. . . . . week.requirement).or.ROTC..NOTE:BANDDOESNOTCOUNTASP.E.
. .5 creditofHealth(H)
.5 creditofOralCommunications(OC)
6.0 creditsofCareerFocuselectives(CF)
1.0creditsofElectives Elective.credits.are.ANY.classes.taken.in.addition.to.the.required.courses...It.does.not.matter.if.. ........... . . . those.credits.are.in.the.elective.area..or.in.a.core.subject.area.
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COREDIPLOMAREQUIREMENTSSeniors2014,2015,and20161.0GPArequiredtograduate
4.0 creditsofEnglish(E) 3.5 creditsofSocialStudies(SS). . . . . 1.must.be.American.History,..5.must.be.Contemporary.American.History,.1.credit.World.History,.. . . . . and.1.credit.Civics/Economics.
3.0 creditsofScience.(S). . . . . One.credit.must.be.a.physi.cal.science.and.one.credit.must.be.Biology....................................... .
.4.0 creditsofMath(M). . . . Algebra.I;.Geometry.Algebra.II.and.one.elective.in.math
. .5 creditofFineArt(FA). . Must.be.one.of.the.following:..art,.choir,.band,.survey.of.fine.arts,.high.school.drama--juniorhigh dramadoesnotcount
1.0 creditofPracticalArts(PA). Any.class.taught.in.Business,.Agriculture,.Family.and.Consumer.Science,.Industrial.Arts,.Career.... Education,..Computer.Technology,..Medical.Professions,.Publications,.or.F.I.R.S.T.
.5 creditofPhysicalEducation(PE). . . . . Physical.Education.class,.sports.(providing.it.is.coached.by.a.certified.P.E..teacher.and.meets.the.... . . . . 18-.week.requirement).or.ROTC..NOTE:BANDDOESNOTCOUNTASP.E.
. .5 creditofHealth(H)
.5 creditofOralCommunications(OC)
6.0 creditsofCareerFocuselectives(CF)
.5creditsofElectives Elective.credits.are.ANY.classes.taken.in.addition.to.the.required.courses...It.does.not.matter.if.. . those.credits.are.in.the.elective.area..or.in.a.core.subject.area.
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REQUIREMENTSFORSMARTCORECOURSES
CollegeAdmission:.The.smart.core.courses.are.recommended.for.the.serious.student.who.plans.to.register.for.college...Completion.of.the.smart.core.courses.is.not.required.for.general.admission.to.some.community.colleges.or.technical.schools;.however,.it.may.be.required.for.unconditional.admission.to.most.universities.and.colleges....
The recommended state designated smart core curriculum is required for theArkansasAcademicChallengeScholarship.
HonorGraduates:.Only students who complete the Smart Core with the additional honor graduate requirements will be considered an honor graduate. .In.addition.to.the.required.GPA,.the.Honor.Graduate.must.have.twocreditsofAdvancedPlacementclasses...Honor.graduates.are.designated.as.follows:.
Summa Cum Laude:..above.4.0..(7.5.semester.GPA)Magna Cum Laude:...3.75.-.4.00.(7.5.semester.GPA)
Cum Laude:3.50.-.3.74(7.5.semester.GPA)
AdvancedPlacement:Classes.designated.Pre-Advanced.Placement.(Pre-AP).or.Advanced.Placement.(AP).are.designed.for.the.academically.able.student...They.are.fast-paced,.in-depth,.challenging.courses.that.require.extra.work.at.home.and.in.class...Teacher.recommendation.and.previous.classes.in.thePre-AP.strand.are.suggested.but.not.mandatory...Parent.permission.required.
ConcurrentCredit: Classes. that.are.designated.as.concurrent.credit.classes.are.done.through.Arkansas.State.University.Mountain.Home.and.will.be.credited.toward.the.student’s.high.school.diploma.as.well.as.being.placed.on.an.ASU-MH.transcript.as.college.hours.earned...These.courses.meet.general.education.requirements.or.will.transfer.as.academic.electives.in.a.four-year.degree...The.courses.that.may.be.concurrent.credit.are.Composition I, Composition II, Human A&P, French II, and German II. In.order.to.receive.concurrent.credit,.these.courses.MUST.qualify.under.the.mandated.51%.rule.of.students.in.the.class.taking.it.for.credit.
ArticulatedCredit:..If.you.have.completed.any.of.the.following.programs.of.study.with.a.grade.of.“C”.or.better.and.attend.ASU-MH,.you.may.receive.credit.toward.a.two-year.degree.or.licensure...
ACME:...Project.Lead.the.WayHHS:... Medical.Professions.EducationCAB:... Banking.&.Related.Services.-.Banking............ Business.&.Financial.Management,.Finance.-.Accounting Interactive.Media,.Information.Management.-.Desktop.Publishing
AcademyChoices:Each.student.will.select.an.academy.in.which.he.or.she.will.gain.career.awareness.and.will.learn.core.subjects.in.a.way.more.interesting.to.the.student...Students.make.the.selection.during.the.registration.process.and.finalize.it.with.an.advisor/parent/student.conference.in.the.spring...A.student.is.required.to.remain.in.the.academy.that.he.or.she.has.chosen.for.a.period.of.one.school.year...During.the.registration.process.for.the.next.school.year,.the.student.may.continue.to.remain.in.his.or.her.current.academy.or.change.to.one.of.the.other.two.academies...Following.are.the.academy.choices:
ACME—Architecture,.Construction,.Manufacturing,.and.EngineeringCAB—Communications,.Arts,.and.Business
HHS—Health.and.Human.Services
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REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMHHSSMARTCOREDIPLOMASeniors2013
2.5GPArequiredforthisdiploma
. 4.0 creditsofEnglish(E).5 creditofOralCommunications(OC)
3.0 creditsofScience.(S). ......... . .One.credit.must.be.Biology,.one.credit.must.be.a.physical.science.and.one.additional.credit.must...
. be.either.Chemistry.or.Physics
4.0 creditsofMath.(M). . . . . Algebra.I;.Geometry;.Algebra.II;.and.a.fourth.credit.beyond.Algebra.II.
3.5 creditsofSocialStudies(SS). . . . . 1.must.be.American.History,..5.credit.of.Contemporary.American.History,.1.credit.World.History,.and.
1.credit.Civics/Government..
.5 creditofPhysicalEducation(PE) Physical.Education.class,.sports.(providing.it.is.coached.by.a.certified.P.E..teacher.and.meets.the...
. 18-.week.requirement).or.ROTC..NOTE:BANDDOESNOTCOUNTASP.E.
.5 creditofHealth(H)
.5 creditofFineArts(FA) Must.be.one.of.the.following:..art,.choir,.band,.survey.of.fine.arts,.high.school.drama--juniorhigh dramadoesnotcount
1.0 creditofPracticalArts(PA). Any.class.taught.in.Business,.Agriculture,.Family.and.Consumer.Science,.Industrial.Arts,.Career.... Education,..Computer.Technology,..Medical.Professions,.Publications,.or.F.I.R.S.T.
2.0 creditsofForeignLanguage(bothcreditsmustbeinthesamelanguage) 6.0 creditsofCareerFocuselectives(CF)
.5 creditofElectives. . . . Elective.credits.are.ANY.classes.taken.in.addition.to.the.required.courses...It.does.not.matter.if.. .. . . . those.credits.are.in.the.elective.area.or.in.a.core.subject.area..(The.University.of.Arkansas.requires... . . . 3.electives.to.be.chosen.from.foreign.language,.oral.communication,.math,.science,.social.studies,.or... . . . computer..science.)
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HONORGRADUATEREQUIREMENTSTo.be.an.Honor.Graduate.at.MHHS,.you.must.complete.the.Smart.Core.requirements.shown..above,.have.a.3.5.total.GPA,.and.take.a.minimum.of.2.additional.Advanced.Placement.courses.
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REQUIREMENTSFORTHEMHHSSMARTCOREDIPLOMASeniors2014,2015,and2016
2.5GPArequiredforthisdiploma
. 4.0 creditsofEnglish(E).5 creditofOralCommunications(OC)
3.0 creditsofScience.(S). ......... . .One.credit.must.be.Biology,.one.credit.must.be.a.physical.science.and.one.additional.credit.must...
. be.either.Chemistry.or.Physics
4.0 creditsofMath.(M). . . . . Algebra.I;.Geometry;.Algebra.II;.and.a.fourth.credit.beyond.Algebra.II.
3.5 creditsofSocialStudies(SS). . . . . 1.must.be.American.History,..5.credit.of.Contemporary.American.History,.1.credit.World.History,.and.
1.credit.Civics/Economics
.5 creditofPhysicalEducation(PE) Physical.Education.class,.sports.(providing.it.is.coached.by.a.certified.P.E..teacher.and.meets.the...
. 18-.week.requirement).or.ROTC..NOTE:BANDDOESNOTCOUNTASP.E.
.5 creditofHealth(H)
.5 creditofFineArts(FA) Must.be.one.of.the.following:..art,.choir,.band,.survey.of.fine.arts,.high.school.drama--juniorhigh dramadoesnotcount
1.0 creditofPracticalArts(PA). Any.class.taught.in.Business,.Agriculture,.Family.and.Consumer.Science,.Industrial.Arts,.Career.... Education,..Computer.Technology,..Medical.Professions,.Publications,.or.F.I.R.S.T.
2.0 creditsofForeignLanguage(bothcreditsmustbeinthesamelanguage) 6.0 creditsofCareerFocuselectives(CF)
.5 creditofElectives. . . . Elective.credits.are.ANY.classes.taken.in.addition.to.the.required.courses...It.does.not.matter.if.. .. . . . those.credits.are.in.the.elective.area.or.in.a.core.subject.area..(The.University.of.Arkansas.requires... . . . 3.electives.to.be.chosen.from.foreign.language,.oral.communication,.math,.science,.social.studies,.or... . . . computer..science.)
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HONORGRADUATEREQUIREMENTSTo.be.an.Honor.Graduate.at.MHHS,.you.must.complete.the.Smart.Core.requirements.shown..above,.have.a.3.5.total.GPA,.and.take.a.minimum.of.2.additional.Advanced.Placement.courses.
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Agriculture
Agricultural Business - PA,.CF..GradeLevel:..9,.10,.11,.12—½.credit.-.1.semesterPrerequisite:. .Successful. completion.of.Agricultural.Science.and.Technology.
This.course.provides.students.with.a.basis.for.making.effective.decisions,.setting.goals,.assessing.and.solving.problems,.evaluating.the.management.of.resources,.and.gaining.skills.useful.in.everyday.life...FFA.and.SAEs.will.be.covered.as.well.
Agricultural Electricity.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:..10,.11,.12—1.credit.-.2.semestersPrerequisite:. .Successful. completion.of.Agricultural.Science.and.Technology.
This.course.develops.knowledge.and.skills.in.areas.of.electricity.as.it.applies.to.agriculture,.including.electri-cal.terms.and.theory,.safety,.careers,.electrical.plans.and.diagrams,.wire.selection.and.connection,.circuit.plan-ning.and.protection,.service.entrance.panels,.outlets.and.switch.boxes,.conduit,.and.tools...Students.will.learn.the.meaning.and.use.of.the.National.Electrical.Code...FFA.and.Supervised.experience.will.be.integrated.into.the.course,.as.appropriate.
Agricultural Metals.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:..10,.11,.12—1.credit.-.2.semestersPrerequisite:. .Successful. completion.of.Agricultural.Science.and.Technology.
This.course.covers.safety,. technical. information,. tool.fitting,.sheet.metal,.hot.and.cold.metal.work.as.well.as.an. introduction. to. oxyacetylene.welding. and. cutting.and.arc.welding..Also.covered.are.fabrication.concepts,.reading.and.implementing.blueprints.as.they.relate.to.metal.work,.arc.welding,.gas.welding,.MIG.welding,.plasma.cutting,.and.careers.related.to.metal.work..Safety.practices.and.performance.skills.will.be.emphasized.in.each.area..
Agriculture Mechanics.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:..10,.11,.12—1.credit.-.2.semestersPrerequisite:. .Successful. completion.of.Agricultural.Science.and.Technology
This.course.connects.scientific.principles.with.mechani-cal.skills...This.course.will.enhance.the.student’s.under-standing.of.traditional.areas.of.agriculture.mechanics..Agricultural.technology.including.such.topics.as.elec-tricity,.internal.combustion.engines,.metal.technology,.construction,.and.the.development,.role.and.scope.of.me-chanical.technology.in.agriculture.will.be.emphasized.
May be used as a practical arts credit or as an elective. Biological animal science can count as .5 science credit.
All students enrolled in Agriculture are required to have a supervised agricultural experience program.The.supervised.agricultural.experience.program.consists.of.all.the.practical.agriculture.activities.of.educa-tional.value.conducted.by.students,.outside.of.class,.for.which.systematic.instruction.and.supervision.are.provided.by.their.teachers,.parents,.employers,.or.others...These.activities.include:
1.. Placement.in.agriculturally.oriented.business.and.jobs2.. Farming.programs3.. Plant.or.animal.projects4.. Soil.or.agriculture.mechanics5.. Placement.for.farm.experience
The.activity.should.be.closely.related.to.the.area.of.instruction.chosen.
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Survey of Agriculture Systems.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:9,.10,.11,.12—1.credit.-.2.semesters
A. foundationcourse. for. all.Agriculture. programs.of.study...Topics.covered.include.general.agriculture,.FFA,.leadership,.record.keeping,.Supervised.Agriculture.Ex-periences,. animal. science,. plant. science,. soil. science,.and.agricultural.mechanics.
Animal Science.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:..9,.10,.11,.12—½.credit.-.1.semesterPrerequisite:. . Successful. completion. of.Agricultural.Science.and.Technology.
Topics. covered. include. animal. biotechnology,. animal.behavior,.classification,.consumer.concerns,.animal.wel-fare,.genetics,.scientific.selection,.reproduction,.growth.and.development,.nutrition,.meat.science,.and.diseases.
Agriculture Structural Systems.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:.10,.11,.12.-1.credit.-.2.semestersPrerequisite:. . Successful. completion. of.Agricultural.Science.and.Technology
Students.will. be. introduced. to.practices.used. in. farm.building.and.construction.of.facilities.for.the.farm.and..the.technical.areas.of.the.agriculture.structural.industry...Topics.will.include.FFA,.SAEs,.safety,.concrete.and.ma-sonry.structures,.basic.carpentry,.plumbing,.electricity,.metal.fabrication,.and.painting.and.finishing.
Biological Animal Science.-.PA,.CF,.SGradeLevel:9,.10,.11,.12—1/2.Credit.-.1.semesterPrerequisite:..Successful.completion.of.Animal.Science
This.course. is.a.scientific.approach. to.animal.science.using. scientific. principles. and. applied.management.practices...An.emphasis.on.selection.and.industry.review.will.be.based.on.scientific.data...This course can count as .5 elective science credit.
Forestry - PA,.CFGradeLevels:..10,.11,.12.-.1/2.Credit.-.1.SemesterPrerequisite:. . Successful. completion. of.Agricultural.Science.and.Technology
This.course.provides.an.overview.of.the.forest.industry.and.its.importance.to.the.economy.of.the.nation...Tree.identification,.management. practices,. harvesting. and.marketing.processes,.and.business.applications.are.major.topics...GPS.and.GIS.are.included.
Leadership & Communications.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:.9,.10,.11,.12.-.1/2.credit.-.1.semesterPrerequisite:. . Successful. completion. of.Agricultural.Science.and.Technology
Public.speaking,.parliamentary.procedure,.organization,.delegation,.oral.communication,.conflict.resolution,.busi-ness.etiquette,.and.community.service.are.major.topics.to.assist.students.in.development.of.their.leadership.for.the.future.
Managing Our Natural Resources.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:.9,.10,.11,12..-.Credit:.1/2.Credit.-.1.Se-mester.Prerequisites:. .Successful.completion.of.Agricultural.Science.and.Technology
Students.will.explore.natural.resources.(soil,.water,.air,.forests,.energy,.minerals.and.metals,.and.wildlife).and.develop.the.knowledge.and.skills. to.use. them.wisely...Other. issues. include. outdoor. recreation,. careers,. and.the.environment.
Small Engine Technology.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:.10,.11,.12.-.1/2.credit.-.1.semesterPrerequisite:. . Successful. completion. of.Agricultural.Science.and.Technology
This.course.examines.the.uses.of.small.engines.in.all.areas.of.agriculture...Selection,.maintenance.and.repair,.and.employability.are.major.topics.
AgricultureDepartmentStaffJosh.Baker,.ACME
Richard.Grissum,.ACME
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Agricultural Business (.5) Agricultural Electricity (.5) Agricultural Metals (1) Agricultural Structures (1)
Forestry (.5) Leadership & Communication (.5) Managing Natural Resources (.5) Small Engine Technology
AGRICULTURE COMPLETER CHECKLIST
Students enrolled in Agriculture classes are required to complete a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program.
Agricultural Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Program of Study Survey of Agriculture Systems (formerly Agriculture Science & Technology REQUIRED) ................................................................................. 1 Credit Agriculture Mechanics (REQUIRED)........................................... 1 Credit Agriculture Elective or Capstone or JAG or EAST ........................ 1 Credit
Animal Science Program of Study Survey of Agriculture Systems (formerly Agriculture Science & Technology REQUIRED) ................................................................................. 1 Credit Animal Science (REQUIRED) ....................................................... ½ Credit Biological Science (REQUIRED) ................................................... ½ Credit Agriculture Elective or Capstone or JAG or EAST ......................... 1 Credit
The classes listed for each program of study are the REQUIRED classes for a student to become a completer. If an elective is allowed, the courses that apply are listed. The required classes MUST be taken in the order listed.
Agricultural Business (.5) Agricultural Electricity (.5) Agricultural Metals (1) Agricultural Structures (1)
Forestry (.5) Leadership & Communication (.5) Managing Natural Resources (.5) Small Engine Technology
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Business.and.Marketing.TechnologyThese courses may be taken as electives or as practical arts credits. Some may be taken as articulated credit at ASU-MH.
Computer Applications I.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:8.-.12—1/2.credit,.1.semesterPrerequisite:Successful.completion.of.Keyboarding
In.this.course,.the.students.will. learn.the.fundamental.computer.skills.necessary.to.do.well.in.high.school.and.in.virtually.all.jobs.today...In.the.area.of.word.process-ing,.students.will.learn.the.fundamental.skills.necessary.to. create. and. edit. the.most.widely. used. documents.including. the. use. of. bullets,. numbered. lists,. special.characters,. borders. and. shading,. fonts,. and.paragraph.and.line.spacing.. . . Internet.searching.skills.and.citing.Internet. sources. are. stressed. as. students. research. and.create.a.simple.PowerPoint.presentation...In.the.area.of.spreadsheets,.students.will.be.expected.to.create.and.edit.simple.spreadsheets..This.is.a.core.class.that.is.required.for.all.business.completers...Computer Applications II .-.PA,.CF GradeLevel:..9,.10,.11,.12—.½.credit,.1.semesterPrerequisite:Computer.Applications.I
In.this.course,.the.student.will.learn.intermediate.comput-er.skills.necessary.to.do.well.in.high.school,.college,.and.virtually.all.jobs.today...Students.will.learn.techniques.that.will.allow.them.to.create.fairly.complex.word.pro-cessing.and.spreadsheet.documents..Students.will.create,.access,.and.edit.database.files..This.is.a.core.class.that.is.required.for.all.business.completers..This course can be taken for articulated credit hours from ASU-MH - CIS 2503 Microcomputer Business Applications.
Computer Applications III - PA,.CFGradeLevel:.9,.10,.11,.12—½.credit,.1.semester.Prerequisite:Computer.Applications.II.The.student.will.also.create.a.simple.web.page..He/she.will.learn.the.basics.of.creating,.editing,.and.using.an.Access.database...He/she.will.use.a.wide.variety.of.tech-niques.and.effects.to.make.a.PowerPoint.presentation....
Computerized Accounting I.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:10,.11,.12—1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:Keyboarding.
This.is.a.two-semester.course.with.emphasis.on.basic.accounting.principles.as.they.relate.to.both.manual.and.computerized.financial.systems..Instruction.is.on.an.in-tegrated.basis.using.computers.and.electronic.calculators.throughout.the.course...Entry-level.skills.in.the.account-ing.occupations.can.be.attained...Students.will.complete.an.automated.activity.of.a.business’s.monthly.work..This course can be taken for articulated credit hours from ASU-MH - ACC1003 Introduction to Accounting.
Computerized Accounting II-PA,.CFGradeLevel:11,.12—1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:Computerized.Accounting.I
This.is.a.two-semester.course.designed.to.provide.stu-dents.with.the.knowledge,.understanding,.and.skill.nec-essary.for.successful.careers.in.accounting..Partnerships.as.well.as.departmental,.corporate,.and.cost.accounting.systems.are.components.of.the.course..Emphasis.is.given.to.the.computerized/automated.func.tions.in.accounting...Automated. business. simulations. apply. to. each. unit...Recommended.grade.in.Accounting.I.of.a.B.or.above.
Digital Communications I - Digital Layout and Design.-.PA,.CF..GradeLevel:.10,.11,.12—½.credit,.1.semester.Prerequisite:.Computer.Applications.II.
A.study.and.practice.in.the.use.of.desktop.publishing.software..Students.will.apply.the.principles.of.planning,.type,. color. and.graphic. design. to. develop.documents.which.combine.text,.graphics,.and.photographs.for.per-sonal.and.business.use.in.print.form.or.on.the.internet....
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Digital Communications II - Digital Imaging.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:10,.11,.12—½.credit,.1.semesterPrerequisite:.DC.I.-.Digital.Layout.and.Design
An. introduction. to. the. concepts. of. graphics. design.including.the.creation,.editing,.and.output.of.graphics.for.use.in.various.digital.media..This.is.a.hands-on.course,.students. examine. software. programs. that. familiarize.them.with. the. necessary. tools. and.methods. used. to create.digital.designs..Students.explore.a.wide.range.of.selection,.editing,.and.manipulation.techniques.that.can.be.applied.to.photos,.graphics.and.videos..This course can be taken for articulated credit from ASU-MH - CIS 2313 Desktop Publishing.
Digital Communications III - Digital Media.-PA,.CFGradeLevel:11,.12—½.credit,.1.semesterPrerequisites:.DC.II.-.Digital.Imaging.
This.hands-on.course.focuses.on.the.creative.and.tech-nical. skills. necessary. for.Web. design. and. animation..Students.will.create.visual.effects.and.animated.graphics.for.video,.web,.and.other.types.of.media.using.computer.software..Students.learn.the.fundamentals.of.Web.design.and.HTML,.explore.techniques.used.in.building.media.for.the.Web,.along.with.learning.to.develop.content.and.publish.media-based.Web.sites.to.the.Internet..
Digital Communications IV - Digital Audio/Video Production - PA,.CFGradeLevel:11,.12—½.credit,.1.semesterPrerequisite:DC.III.-.Digital.Media
Students.are.introduced.to.digital.audio.and.video..They.will.capture,.create,.and.edit.audio.and.video.files. for.media.productions.and.various.delivery.formats.. .This.course.allows.the.student.to.build.digital.audio.and.video.making.skills.by.having.them.conceive,.storyboard,.re-cord,.edit,.and.finalize.projects.in.various.media.formats..This.is.a.hands-on.course.that.teaches.students.how.to.use.audio.and.video.editing.software.to.edit.audio.and.video...
Introduction to Hospitality.–.PA,.CFGradeLevels:.11,.12.–.½.credit,.1.semesterPrerequisite:..Keyboarding
Introduction.to.Hospitality.is.a.one-semester.course.that.provides. students.with. an. overview.of. the. hospitality.industry. and. career. opportunities.within. the. industry..
tions,.guest.services,.marketing.and.sales,.bank.office.functions,.ownership.and.management,.food,.beverages,.and.housekeeping.management..
Introduction to Travel & Tourism.–.PA,.CFGradeLevels:.10,.11,.12.--.½.credit,.1.semesterPrerequisite:..Keyboarding
Introduction. to.Travel. and.Tourism. is. a. one-semester.in-depth.study.of.worldwide.travel,.transportation,.and.tourism..Students. are. introduced. to. the. industry. as. a.whole.and.the.job.opportunities.that.are.available..The.course.covers.resource.allocation,.technology,.and.social,.organizational,.and.technological.systems.
Lodging Management I (Business).–.PA,.CFGradeLevels:.10,.11,.12.–.1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:..Keyboarding
Lodging.Management.I.has.everything.a.student.needs.to.get.started.in.a.hospitality.career,.with.the.classroom.lessons.and.activities.that.teach.valuable.lodging.skills.and.knowledge.....Management.-.PA,.CF GradeLevel:..11,.12.---.1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:Computerized.Accounting.I.must.have.taken.or.concurrently.enrolled
Management. is. a. two-semester.course. that. assists. the.student.in.understanding.basic.management.functions..Students. study. the.management. process,. decision.making,. environmental. factors,. basic. ethics,. and. so-cial. responsibility.. Planning,. organizing,. leading,. and.controlling.are.emphasized.as.well.as.basic.concepts.of.staffing,.leadership,.communications,.entrepreneurship,.and.international.management.
Senior Technology Seminar.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:..12.-.1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:.Successful.completion.of.DC.II.or.DC.IV.and.teacherapproval
The.intent.of. this.course. is. to.allow.students. to.apply.the.technical.skills.and.knowledge.learned.in.advanced.business.courses.such.as.DC.I.or.DC.IV..Students.will.utilize. these. skills. to.work.on. technology-based.proj-ects.for.the.school,.community,.and.local.businesses.
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BUSINESS COMPLETER CHECKLISTALL CLASSES ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH PROGRAM OF STUDY
Accounting Program of Study Computer Applications I ............................................................. ½ Credit Computer Applications II ............................................................ ½ Credit Accounting I ................................................................................ 1 Credit Accounting II ............................................................................... 1 Credit Banking Program of Study - 2012-13 Final Year of Program Computer Applications I ............................................................. ½ Credit Computer Applications II ............................................................ ½ Credit Accounting I ................................................................................ 1 Credit Banking & Finance Principles ...................................................... ½ Credit Banking & Finance Operations/Teller Training ........................... ½ Credit
Management Program of Study Computer Applications I ............................................................. ½ Credit Computer Applications II ............................................................ ½ Credit Accounting I ................................................................................ 1 Credit Management .............................................................................. 1 Credit
Digital Communications Program of Study Computer Applications I ............................................................. ½ Credit Computer Applications II ............................................................ ½ Credit DC I - Digital Layout and Design .................................................. ½ Credit DC II - Digital Imaging ................................................................. ½ Credit DC III - Digital Media ................................................................... ½ Credit DC IV - Digital Audio/Video Production ...................................... ½ Credit
Travel & Tourism Pathway, Hospitality Program of Study Computer Applications I ............................................................. ½ Credit Computer Applications II ............................................................ ½ Credit Introduction to Travel & Tourism ................................................ ½ Credit Introduction to Hospitality ......................................................... ½ Credit Lodging Management ................................................................. 1 Credit
The classes listed for each program of study are the REQUIRED classes for a student to become a completer. If an elective is allowed, the courses that apply are listed. The required classes MUST be taken in the order listed.
BusinessDepartmentStaffPatty.Marion,.CABSheri.Smith,.CAB
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JAG Senior Applications.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:..12th..only.-.2.semesters,.1.credit.PleaseNote:.This.JAG.program.is.only.a.one-year.commitment.Prerequisite:..Instructor.Approval
Senior.JAG.I.(Jobs.for.Arkansas’.Graduates).is.designed.to.assist.students.during.their.senior year .in.career.deci-sions.and.to.provide.them.with.basic.workplace.readiness.skills.while.meeting.graduation.requirements.from.high.school...The.specialist.will.then.assist.students.in.finding.employment,. technical.training,.college,.and.the.mili-tary.options.during.the.year.following.graduation..With.teacher.approval,.students.may.earn.up.to.2.additional.credits.for.a.career.related.job...
JAG Apprenticeship/Work-Based Learning.-PA,.CFGradeLevel:.12Prerequisite:Concurrent.enrollment.in.a.JAG.course.and.Instructor.Approval
Instructor-supervised.work.release.course.which.includes.evaluations.of.participants...Employment.is.not.a.require-ment.of.the.JAG.program.but.credit.can.be.given.at.the.discretion.of.the.individual.school.district...Participants.should.be.expected.to.complete.180.hours.of.work-based.learning.in.order.to.receive.one.credit.per.semester..
Capstone-PA,.CFGradeLevel:.. 12.(first.semester.only),..11.(second.semester.only).-.1/2.credit.-.1.semester
The.Capstone.course.assists.students.as.they.transition.from.high.school.to.post-secondary.life...Students.will.create.a.Capstone.notebook.of.documents.and.informa-tion.necessary.to.further.their.education,.enter.the.work.force,.or.enter.the.military...Examples.include.resumes,.scholarships,.college.applications,.research.about.career.choice,.colleges,.financial.aid,.etc.
Career.Guidance,.Exploration,.&.Preparation
CareerConnectionsDepartmentStaffCathy.Beckham,.HHSBradford.Young,.ACMERonnie.Blevins,.ACME
Brigitte.Shipman,.Academy.Coordinator
Senior Internships.-.CFGradeLevel:.12.—.1.semester,.1/2.credit..To.be.considered.for.an.academy.internship.position,.a.student.must.possess.the.following.characteristics:1.. Have.demonstrated.interest.in.the.internship.area... through.course.work.and.extracurricular.activities2.. Be.on.track.to.graduate3.. Be.recommended.by.a.faculty.sponsor4.. Have.a.minimum.2.0.GPAStudents.will.participate.in.internships.one.period.every.other.day.either.at.the.beginning.of.the.day.(first.or.second.period).or.at.the.end.of.the.day.(seventh..or.eighth.period)...Studentsmustprovidetheirowntransportation.
E.A.S.T. Initiative I-PA,.CFGradeLevel:.10,.11,.12.-.1.credit.-.2.semesters
EAST®.(Environmental.and.Spatial.Technology).is.an.educational.model.focusing.on.student-driven.service.projects.accomplished.by.using.teamwork.and.cutting-edge.technology..EAST.classrooms.are.equipped.with.state-of-the-art.workstations,.servers,.software.and.accessories,.including.GPS/GIS.mapping.tools,.architectural.and.CAD.design.software,.3D.animation.suites,.virtual.reality.development.and.more..Students.identify.problems.in.their.local.communities.and.then.use.these.tools.to.develop.solutions,.collaborating.with.civic.and.other.groups.in.the.process..VISUAL:.stu-dents.working.in.groups...EAST®.counts.as.one.unit.of.credit.toward.completer.status.in.any.of.the.career.and.technical.programs.of.study.
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Construction.Technology.
Fundamentals of Construction.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:9-12-1credit-2semestersPrerequisite:None
This. instructional. program. prepares. individuals. to.apply. technical.knowledge.and.skills. in. the.building,.inspecting,. and.maintaining.of. structures. and. related.properties...
Carpentry.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:9-12-1credit-2semestersPrerequisite:Fundamentals.of.Construction
This.instructional.program.prepares.individuals.to.ap-ply.technical.knowledge.and.skills.to.lay.out,.fabricate,.erect,.install,.and.repair.wooden.structures.and.fixtures,.using.hand.and.power.tools..
ConstructionTechnologyDepartmentStaffOwen.Carpenter,.ACME
Electrical.-.PA,.CF.-.Not offered 2011-2012GradeLevel:.9-12.-.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite:..Fundamentals.of.Construction
This.instructional.program.prepares.individuals.to.ap-ply.technical.knowledge.and.skills.to.install.and.repair.residential.electrical.systems.....
Plumbing - .PA,.CF.-.Offered 2011-2012GradeLevel:.9-12.-.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite:..Fundamentals.of.Construction
This.instructional.program.prepares.individuals.to.ap-ply.technical.knowledge.and.skills.to.lay.out,.assemble,.install,.and.maintain.piping.fixtures.and.piping.systems,.hot.water,.heating,.cooling,.and.drainage.systems.
National Certification available for all classes
The classes listed for each program of study are the REQUIRED classes for a student to become a completer. If an elective is allowed, the courses that apply are listed. The required classes MUST be taken in the order listed.
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETER CHECKLIST
Construction Technology Program of Study Fundamentals of Construction (REQUIRED) .............................. 1 Credit Carpentry (REQUIRED) ............................................................... 1 Credit Construction Electives (taught alternating years) ....................... 1 Credit Plumbing - Offered in 2013-2014 Electricity - Offered in 2012-2013
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Child Care & Guidance, Management & Services.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:11,.12.–.2.Semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite:. First. preference.given. to. students.who.have.taken.Family.&.Consumer.Science,.Child.Devel-opment,.and.Parenting.
Experiences. in. this. course. are. designed. to. provide.students.with. information. and. experiences. in. the.oc-cupational.field.of.childcare.and.guidance.management.and.services..Employment.opportunities.include.child-care. and.guidance,. foster. care/family. child. care,. and.teacher.assistants..Emphasis.in.this.course.is.given.to.development.of.competencies.related.to.employment,.understanding.the.child-care.profession,.child.develop-ment,.health.and.safety.of.children,.guiding.children’s.behavior,. caring. for. children.with. special. needs. and.problems,. planning.management. of. a. child-care. pro-gram,.and.the.effect.of.technology.in.child.care.guidance.management.and.services..During.the.second.semester,.students.must.complete.a.40-hour.pre-employment.lab.at.local.childcare.facility..Students.are.required.to.pay.for.TB.testing.and.maltreatment.checks.and.must.have.their.own.transportation.to.and.from.the.childcare.facility..
Child Development.-.PA,.CFGrade.Level:..9,.10,.11,.12.-..1.semester,.1/2.credit
Child.development. focuses.on.skills.needed. to.guide.the.physical,.intellectual,.emotional,.and.social.devel-opment.of.children...Upon.completion.of.this.course,.the.student.should.be.prepared.to.care.for.and.guide.the.development.of.a.child.through.all.stages.of.growth--within.a.family,.as.a.child.care.professional,.or.in.other.experiences.with.children.
Family and Consumer Science.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:.8,.9,.10,.11,.12.–.2.semesters,.1.credit
This.core.course.is.designed.to.provide.students.with.ba-sic.information.and.skills.needed.to.function.effectively.within.the.family.and.within.a.changing,.complex.soci-ety...Emphasis.is.given.to.family.and.individual.health;.relationships;. arrangement. of. living. space;.wardrobe.
Family.and.Consumer.ScienceCredits used as a practical arts credit or as elective credit. Food Science can count as 1/2 science credit.
planning;.garment.care.and.construction;.child.develop-ment;.nutrition,.meal.planning.and.preparation:.money.management;.computer.use;.and.career.skills...
Upon.completion.of.the.course,.the.student.should.have.developed.basic.life.skills.that.promote.a.positive.influ-ence.on. the.quality.of. life.. .This. is.a. required.course.for.FACS.to.be.a.vocational.completer..Membership.in.FCCLA.is.required.
Food and Nutrition - PA,.CFGradeLevel:.10,.11,.12.–.semester,.½.credit
This.course.focuses.on.the.development.of.skills.needed.to.select,.prepare,.and.serve.food.that.meets.nutritional.needs.of.individuals.and.families...Upon.completion.of.this.course,.students.should.be.able.to.apply.nutritional.practices.that.will.have.a.positive.effect.on.their.health......Nutrition and Wellness.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:10,.11,.12.–.1.semester,.½.credit
Nutrition. and.Wellness. emphasizes. the. interaction.of.nutrition,.foods,.sports.and.exercise.for.lifelong.fitness.and.well-being.of.individuals.and.families..The.course.focuses.on.nutrition.as.it.relates.to.wellness,.sports.nutri-tion.and.food.choices.throughout.the.life.span..Teaching.responsible. eating. and. exercise. habits. helps. students.make.wise.decisions.about.food.choices.for.active.liv-ing.and.weight.maintenance..Current.technology.is.used.to.encourage.students.to.be.active.learners.and.develop.critical.thinking.skills.to.evaluate.relevant.nutrition.and.wellness.information..In.addition,.academic.skills.in.the.areas.of.math,.science,.language.arts,.and.social.studies.are.reinforced.
Parenting.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:10,.11,.12.—.1.semester,.½.credit
Designed.to.assist.students.in.developing.an.understand-ing.of.the.parenting.process.and.of.parenting.skills...This.course.will.be.useful.to.anyone.who.lives.with,.associates.with,.or.works.with.children...Emphasis.is.given.to.costs.of.having.and.raising.a.child;.rights.and.responsibilities.
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of.parents.and.children;.providing.nurturance.and.guid-ance;.prevention.of.child.abuse.and.neglect;.promoting.health. and. safety;. parenting. a. “special. needs”. child;.selection.of.a.child-care.provider;.and.careers.relating.to.children...
Personal & Family Finance.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel: 10,11,12-1semester,.5credit
This. course. is. designed. to. increase.financial. literacy.among. high. school. students. and. prepare. them. to.successfully.manage.their.personal.and.family.financial.resources...Students.learn.to.manage.resources.through.hands-on. applications. that. are. relevant. to. their. lives...Examples.include.employment.related.forms,.spending.plans,. cost. analyses,. comparison. shopping,. individual.and.family.scenarios,.and.the.use.of.FCCLA.Financial.Fitness.projects...Emphasis.is.given.to.the.development.of. competencies. related. to. life. goals. and. decisions,.preparing.to.earn,.understanding.your.paycheck,.financial.planning.and.banking,.insurance,.credit,.consumer.skills,.and.housing.and.transportation.costs...Upon.completion.of.this.course,.students.will.have.the.ability.to.handle.financial. responsibilities. effectively. now. and. in. their.future.
Orientation to Teaching I – PA, CFGrade.Level:.10,.11.–.2.semesters,.1.credit
Orientation.to.Teaching.I.provides.students.with.an.over-view.of.teaching.as.a.profession,.providing.them.with.an.opportunity.to.observe.the.educational.process...This.course.is.designed.to.provide.students.with.knowledge.that.will.help.prepare.them.as.future.teachers.and.gives.students. the. opportunity. to. ascertain. if. the. education.profession. is.an.appropriate.vocational.choice.. .Upon.completion.of.this.course,.a.student.should.have.a.better.understanding.of.the.roles.of.the.teacher.in.the.profession,.understand. developmental. characteristics. of. learners,.identify.teaching.strategies,.be.creative.in.lesson.delivery,.and.understand.historical.and.current.educational.issues,.policies,.and.practices...Child.Development.is.required.and.Psychology.is.recommended...These.courses.may.be. taken. concurrently.with.Orientation. to.Teaching...Instructor.approval.is.required.by.application...Students.must.provide.own.transportation...Membership.in.Future.Educators.Association.is.required.as.is.a.TB.skin.test...The.class.limit.is.15.students....
Orientation to Teaching I (Senior Only) – PA, CFGrade.Level:.12.–.2.semesters,.1.credit
Orientation.to.Teaching.I.provides.students.with.an.over-view.of.teaching.as.a.profession,.providing.them.with.an.opportunity.to.observe.the.educational.process...This.course.is.designed.to.provide.students.with.knowledge.that.will.help.prepare.them.as.future.teachers.and.gives.students. the. opportunity. to. ascertain. if. the. education.profession. is.an.appropriate.vocational.choice.. .Upon.completion.of.this.course,.a.student.should.have.a.better.understanding.of.the.roles.of.the.teacher.in.the.profession,.understand. developmental. characteristics. of. learners,.identify.teaching.strategies,.be.creative.in.lesson.delivery,.and.understand.historical.and.current.educational.issues,.policies,. and. practices.. . Students.will. spend. the.first.semester.in.the.classroom.studying.the.fundamentals.of.teaching.and.will.complete.an.internship.in.a.classroom.where.they.will.complete.observations.and.directed.as-signments.during.the.second.semester...Child.Develop-ment.is.required.and.Psychology.is.recommended...These.courses.may.be.taken.concurrently.with.Orientation.to.Teaching...Instructor.approval.is.required.by.application...Students.must.provide.own.transportation...Membership.in.Future.Educators.Association.is.required.as.is.a.TB.skin.test...The.class.limit.is.15.students....
FamilyandConsumerScienceDepartmentStaffKim.Fowler,.HHS
OrientationtoTeachingCathy.Beckham,.HHS
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES COMPLETER CHECKLIST
Family and Community Services Program of Study Family and Consumer Sciences (REQUIRED) ............................1 Credit FACS Electives or JAG/Capstone/EAST ........................................ 2 Credits Parenting (.5) Personal & Family Finance (.5) Child Development (.5) Nutrition & Wellness (.5) Foods & Nutrition (.5) Clothing (.5) Food Science (.5) Early Childhood Development Program of Study Parenting (REQUIRED) ............................................................½ Credit Child Development (REQUIRED) ..............................................½ Credit Child Care & Guidance Management Services (REQUIRED)......1 Credit FACS Electives or JAG/Capstone/EAST ........................................ 1 Credit Family & Consumer Sciences (1) Personal & Family Finance (.5) Nutrition & Wellness (.5) Education and Training Program of Study Child Development (REQUIRED) ..............................................½ Credit Orientation to Teaching (REQUIRED) .......................................1 Credit FACS Electives or Psychology or JAG/Capstone/EAST ................. 1½ Credit Family & Consumer Sciences (1) Parenting (.5) Child Care & Guidance Management Services (1)
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Introduction to Art.-.FA,.CF.GradeLevel:10,.11,.12.—.2.semesters,.1.credit
Art.I.is.a.two-semester.course.designed.to.teach.students.to.apply.the.elements.of.art.and.principles.of.design.to.the.creative.process..Students.are.expected.to.use.a.variety.of.media,.techniques,.processes,.and.tools.to.compose.original.works.of.art.that.demonstrate.understanding.of.the.elements.of.art.and.principles.of.design,.awareness.of.aesthetic.concerns,.and.the.ability.to.communicate.ideas. through. artwork.. Students.will. exhibit. artwork.and.will.assemble.portfolios.
If you successfully completed Art I at MHJH you need to take Art II. Art at the 8th grade level does not count.
Art II.-.FA,.CFGradeLevel:10,.11,.12.—.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite:.Art.I.(JH..Art.I.counts,.but.NOT.7th.or.8th.grade.art.).Students.will.expand.their.knowledge.of.the.elements.of. art. and. principles. of. design. through. the. research,.production,.and.criticism.of.visual.art...A.broad.variety.of.media,.techniques,.processes,.and.tools.will.be.used.to. create. original,. complex. compositions. that. reflect.personal.growth,.solve.visual.art.problems,.and.commu-nicate.ideas...Students.will.critique.artwork.and.reflect.on.societal.influences.on.art.and.will.exhibit.artwork.and.will.assemble.portfolios.that.reflect.personal.growth.
Art III.-.FA,.CFGradeLevel:11,.12..—.1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:Successful.completion.of.Art.II
Students.will.create.artworks.that.demonstrate.increasing.ability.to.apply.knowledge.of.the.elements.and.principles.of.design.in.the.research,.production,.and.criticism.of.visual.art...Students.are.expected.to.use.a.broad.variety.of.media,.techniques,.processes,.and.tools.to.create.original,.complex.compositions,.to.demonstrate.internalization.of.art.foundations,.and.to.solve.more.complex.art.problems.throughout.the.creative.process...Students.will.critique.artwork.to.gain.a.deeper.understanding.of.the.impact.of.
Fine.ArtsOne-half credit is required for graduation with additional credits becoming electives.
All fine arts classes are cross-academy.
art.upon.society.as.well.as.societal.influences.on.art...Stu-dents.will.exhibit.artwork.and.will.assemble.portfolios.that.reflect.personal.growth.across.a.breadth.of.media.
Art IV.-.FA,.CFGradeLevel:.12.-.1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:Successful.completion.of.Art.III
Students.will.create.a.body.of.artwork.demonstrating.mastery.of.the.elements.and.principles.of.design.through.the. research,. production,. and. criticism.of. visual. art..Compositions.will. reflect. complex. problem-solving.skills,.higher.order.thinking,.risk.taking,.and.innovation.throughout.the.creative.process...Student.work.will.be.more. independent. and. self-directed,.with. the. teacher.primarily.serving.as.facilitator...Artwork.will.reflect.a.personal.visual.voice.and.will.encompass.a.breadth.of.composition..Students.will.exhibit.artwork.and.assemble.portfolios.that.reflect.personal.growth.across.a.breadth.of.media.and.subject.matter..
Art History I-.FA,.CFGradeLevel:10,.11,.12.—1/2.credit,.1.semesterPrerequisite:..none
Art.History.I.is.a.one-semester.course.designed.to.teach.students.the.significance.of.art.throughout.history...Stu-dents.in.Art.History.I.will.examine.periods.of.art.his-tory.from.around.the.world,.with.emphasis.on.art.from.ancient. civilizations,. classic. civilizations,. the.Middle.Ages,.and.the.Early.and.High.Renaissance...Students.will.examine.characteristics.of.art.including.themes,.art-ists,.major.artworks,.and.media.and.processes.involved.in.creating.artwork.that.is.unique.to.each.period.of.art...Students.will.also.explore.societal.influences.on.art.from.each.period.as.well.as.the.impact.art.from.each.period.has.had.on.society...Students.will.apply.basic.terminol-ogy.and.higher.order.thinking.skills.to.respond.to.and.to.draw.inferences.from.artwork.and.artists.from.each.period.of.art.history...This.course.meets.the.required.½.fine.arts.credit.needed.for.graduation...No.prerequisites.are.required.
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Instrumental Music (Band II, III, IV).-.FA,.CFGradeLevel:10,.11,.12.—.1.credit,.2.semesters
The.Mountain.Home.High.School.band. is. recognized.statewide. as. an. outstand.ing. organization.. .The. band.plays.an. important.role. in.school.activities.and.is.one.of. the. largest. and.most. colorful. student. organiza.tions.on. campus.. .Organizations.within. the. band. in.clude.marching.band,.concert.band,.pep.band.for.foot.ball.and.basketball,.jazz.band,.and.small.ensembles...Course.is.open.to.students.with.previous.band.experience...This.course.is.double.blocked;.however,.students.only.receive.½.credit.per.semester..
Non-Select Female Choir.-.FA,.CFGradeLevel:10,.11,.12.-.1.credit,.2.semesters
A.non-auditioned.female.choir.that.requires.no.pre-vious.choral.experience...Open.to.any.high.school.female...This.choir.will.learn.basic.vocal.and.choral.techniques.
Non-Select Male Chorus.-.FA,.CFGradeLevel:..10,.11,.12.-.1.credit,.2.semesters
A.non-auditioned.male.chorus.that.requires.no.previous.choral.experience...Open.to.any.high.school.male...This.choir.will.learn.basic.vocal.and.choral.techniques.
Select Female Chorus.-.FA,.CFGradeLevel:.10,.11,.12.-.1.credit,.2.semesters
This.is.an.audition.only.choir.which.requires.previous.choral.experience...Members.of.the.Select.Female.Chorus.will. participate. in.All-Region. competitions. as.well. as.Choral.Performance.Evaluations...This.choir.will.present.up.to.three.concerts.a.year..
Chamber Singers (10th, 11th, 12th grades).-.FA,.CFGradeLevel:10,.11,.12.-.1.credit.-.2.semesters
The.MHHS.Chamber.Singers.is.an.audition.only.male.and. female. choir.. .Members. of.Chamber.Singers. are.required. to. audition. for.All-Region. and. if. applicable.All-State.Choir...This.choir.will.participate.in.Region.and.State.Choral.Performance.Assessments...Chamber.Singers.will.present.at.least.three.concerts.a.year.and.will.also.be.a. traveling.group.which.will.perform.for.various.community.events.
Drama I.-.FA,.CFGradeLevel:10,.11,.12.—.1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:Instructor.approval.and.successful.completion.of.a.course.in.speech.is.recommended...
Drama.I.is.a.performance-oriented.course.which.includes.performance.projects.designed.to.help.the.theatre.student.develop.an.effective.stage.voice,.techniques.of.character.development.and.interpretation,.and.movement.on.stage...The.history.of.theatre.and.appropriate.vocabulary.are.also.stressed.
Theatre Performance I.-.FA,.CFGradeLevel:..10,.11,.12.-.1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite: .Successful.completion.of.Drama.I.and.instructor.approval.
This.is.a.production.oriented.class.that.requires.students.to.apply.knowledge.in.performance-based.activities.such.as.character.development,.play.writing,.and.performance.projects.which.include.acting,.singing,.dancing,.direct-ing,.and.design.....
Theatre Performance II.-.FA,.CFGradeLevel:..10,.11,.12.-.1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite: .Successful.completion.of.Theatre.Per-formance.I.
Theatre. performance. II. continues. building. the. skills.of.acting.acquired.in.Theatre.Performance.I.(formerly.identified.as.Drama.II)...Emphasis.is.place.on.all.aspects.of.the.production.process.....
FineArtsDepartmentStaffBeth.Ivens,.CAB
Tom.Chentnik,.CABKaren.Maupin,.CABSandra.Hitt,.CAB
Christy.Lawrence,.HHS
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FINE ARTS CONCENTRATION CHECKLISTEffective beginning with the Class of 2013
Visual Art Concentration - 4 credits required Art I ............................................................................................. 1 Credit Art II ............................................................................................ 1 Credit Art III ........................................................................................... 1 Credit Art IV ........................................................................................... 1 Credit Art History I ................................................................................ ½ Credit Digital Communications I: Layout and Design ............................ ½ Credit Digital Communications II: Imaging ........................................... ½ Credit Theatre Concentration - 4 credits required Drama I ....................................................................................... 1 Credit Theatre Performance II (formerly Drama II) ............................... 1 Credit Theatre Performance III .............................................................. 1 Credit Fine Arts Electives ....................................................................... 1 Credit Art I, II, III, IV Instrumental Music Vocal Music Instrumental Music Concentration - 4 credits required Instrumental Music I ................................................................... 1 Credit Instrumental Music II .................................................................. 1 Credit Instrumental Music III ................................................................. 1 Credit Instrumental Music IV ................................................................ 1 Credit
Vocal Music Concentration - 4 credits required Credits from the following classes .............................................. 4 Credits Chamber Singers Non-Select Female Choir Non-Select Male Chorus Select Female Chorus
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Foreign.LanguageTwo credits of the same language are required
for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship and Smart Core diploma.
German I.-.CFGradeLevel:10,.11,.12.—1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:..C.average.or.higher.in.English.is.rec-ommended.
The.purpose.of.this.beginning.language.course.is.to.in-troduce.the.student.to.basic.grammar.with.emphasis.on.conversation,.writing,.and.reading...It.will.be.attained.with.the.use.of.up-to-date.grammar.books,.activity.tapes,.videos,.and.active.classroom.participation...As.well.as.grammar.and.vocabulary,. the. student.will. learn.about.the.culture.and.customs.of.German.speaking.countries.through.reading,.singing,.dancing,.slides,.and.videos...
German II.-.CFGradeLevel:11,.12.—1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:.German.I
This.course,.which.is.a.continuation.of.German.I,.concen-trates.on.the.learning.of.grammar,.conversation,.reading.and.writing...It.encourages.the.creativity.of.the.student.with. independent.writing. of. dialogues. and. conversa-tion.. . It.enhances. reading.skills.with.gradual. increase.in.length.and.complexity.of.subject.matter...Culture.and.customs.are.interwoven.through.all.work..Thiscoursecanbetakenfor6hoursofconcurrentcreditfromASU-MH.
German III.-.CFGradeLevel:12.—1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:German..I.and..II
This.course.uses.the.vocabulary,.structure,.and.cultural.achievement. of. the.first. two.years. as. a. basis.. . It. is. a.review,.reinforcement,.and.expansion.of.all.areas.of.pre-vious.language.learning.in.order.to.lead.the.students.to.express.opinions.and.become.involved.in.various.topics.of.German...Numerous.topics.provide.an.in-depth.view.of.current.German.attitudes.and.opinions.within.the.frame-work.of.the.language.with.which.the.students.are.now.very.familiar.and.at.ease...The.sense.of.accomplishment.is.foremost.in.this.level.of.language.learning..
Spanish I.-.CFGradeLevel:10,.11,.12.—.1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisites: C. average. or. higher. in. English. is.recommended.
This. course. offers. an. introduction. to. basic. grammar,.vocabulary,.culture.and.customs.of.the.Spanish.language.through.various.in.structional.techniques.with.emphasis.on.listening,.reading,.writing.and.speaking...Spanish II - CFGradeLevel:11,12.—.1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:Spanish.I
This.course.provides.a.continuation.of.the.study.of.Span-ish.grammar,.vocabu.lary.and.culture.with.the.emphasis.on.conversational.ability...
French I-CFGradeLevel:10,.11,.12.—1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisites:..C.average.or.higher.in.English.is.recommended.
This. course. provides. introduction. for. basic. grammar.and. vocabulary. the.French. language. through. various.instructional.techniques.with.emphasis.on.reading,.writ-ing,.listening,.and.speaking..The.culture.and.customs.of.francophone.countries.will.be.explored.through.reading,.research,.photographs,.singing,.and.videos... French II.-.CFGrade.Level:.11,.12.—.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite:..C.or.higher.in.French.I.or.teacher.recommendation
This.is.a.continuation.of.the.study.of.French.grammar,.vocabulary.and.culture,.with.emphasis.on.conversational.ability..
ForeignLanguageDepartmentStaffNancy.Reed,.Department.Chair,.CAB
David.Rodriguez,.ACMEChristy.Lawrence,.HHSShannon.Wescoat,.HHS
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Language.ArtsFour credits of English are required. Oral communications is also required for graduation
English I.-.EGradeLevel:..9.-.2.semesters,.1.credit Prerequisite:.Successful.completion.of.the.previous.level.of.English
Open.to.students.who.have.failed.to.earn.credit.for.English.I.and.must.recover.that.credit. in.order.to.advance.to.English.II.
English II.-.EGradeLevel:10.—.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite:Successful.completion.of.the.previous.level.of.English.
Major.emphasis.for.the.course.will.be.on.the.development.and.improvement.of.both.writing.and.reading.skills...
English III.-.EGradeLevel:11.—.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite:..Successful.completion.of.the.previous.level.of.English.
Major.emphasis.for.the.course.will.be.on.the.development.and.improvement.of.both.writing.and.reading.skills...
English IV .-.EGradeLevel:12—.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite:..Successful.completion.of.the.previous.level.of.English.
Major.emphasis.for.the.course.will.be.on.the.development.and.improvement.of.both.writing.and.reading.skills...
Pre-AP English II.-.EGradeLevel:..10.—.2.semesters,.1.creditPre-AP English III.-.EGradeLevel:..11.—.2.semesters,.1.credit
Pre-AP.English. is. designed. for. those. students.who.already.have.good.control.of.basic.grammar.skills.and.who.are.interested.in.intensive.literary.analysis...Major.emphasis.will.be.given.to.the.writing.of.essays.related.to.the.literature.studied;.the.development.of.critical.thinking.
skills.will. receive. special. attention.. . Students.will. be.required.to.read.extensively.outside.of.class...Although.enrollment. is. open. to. all. students,. those. interested. in.Pre-AP.English.should.consider.the.following.criteria:..achievement. test. scores,. past. performance. in.English.classes,.and.teacher.recommendation...Pre-AP.English.is.strongly.recommended.as.preparation.for.Advanced.Placement.English.IV...Course.is.open.to.sophomores.(Pre-AP.English.II).and.juniors.(Pre-AP.English.III).
AP English Literature and Composition.-.E,.CFGradeLevel:..12.—.2.semesters,.1.credit
This.is.a.class.designed.for.students.who.wish.to.pursue.college-level.studies.while.in.high.school...Participating.colleges.will. grant. college. credit. in.English. to. those.students.who.do.well.on.the.Advanced.Placement.Test,.which.is.taken.at.the.end.of.the.course...Students.will.be.expected.to.take.the.test...In.the.course,.students.will.be.required.to.accomplish.intense.college-level.reading,.writing,.interpretation,.and.critical.thinking...Although.enrollment.is.open.to.all.students,.Pre-AP.courses.are.strongly.recom.mended...If.a.student.has.not.taken.Pre-AP.courses,.he/she.must.be.interviewed.and.supply.writing.samples.
If one achieves the minimum score on the AP testing at the end of this course, many universities will grant authorized credit/placement. Check the handbook of that institution for more information because each sets its own criteria.
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College Freshman English I.-.EGradeLevel:12—1.semester,.½..high.school.credit,.3collegehoursfromASU-MH
Substitutes.for.the.first.semester.of.English.IV.at.MHHS.and.Comp. I. at.ASU-MH.. .Tuition.MUST. be.paid. to.ASU-MH.and.concurrent.credit.forms.filled.out.for.the.college..No student should sign up to take this course if he or she does not already have a 19 ACT score in English and a 3.0 GPA. The.college.will.arrange.a.time.for.students.to.pay.for.the.course—this.will.be.done.on.our.campus...Studies.and.practices.the.fundamentals.of.written.communication.with.an.emphasis.on.the.various.types.of.essays.
College Freshman English II.-.E,.CFGradeLevel:..12.—1.semester,.½.high.school.credit3collegehoursfromASU-MHPrerequisite:..successful.completion.of.Freshman.English.I
Substitutes. for. the. second. semester. of.English. IV. at.MHHS.and.Comp.II.at.ASU-MH...Tuition.MUST.be.paid.to.ASU-MH.and.concurrent.credit.forms.filled.out.for.the.college..Based.on.reading.and.discussion.of.various.types.of.writing,.the.students’.essays.will.provide.practice.in.different.kinds.of.rhetorical.development.including.research.and.documentation.
Oral Communications.-.OCGradeLevel:..10,.11,.12.—.2.semesters,.1.credit.
This. course. emphasizes. the. importance. of. speech,.fundamentals.of.communication,.public.speaking,.speech.organization.and.delivery..
LanguageArtsDepartmentStaffFran.Kemp,.CAB,.Department.Chair
Tara.Camp,.ACMEJennifer.Crawford,.CABNancy.Easterling,.HHSKathy.Gonten,.ACMETina.Killian,.CAB
Stephanie.McGraw,.CABToni.Rogers,.HHS
Library SkillsGradeLevel:10-12.(10th.and.11th.with.librarian.permission)1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:.Principal.or.library.recommendations...Course.is.limited.to.2.students...
The.purpose.of.this.course.is.to.help.students.use.a.library.more. effectively.. .Through. individualized. instruction.and.on.the.job.training,.students.will.learn.more.about.the.general.operations.of.a.library,.technology.use.and.computers,.information.sources,.how.to.develop.special.projects.and.how.to.assist.patrons.seeking.information,.reading.and.research.guidance...The.student.will.aid.the.library.staff.in.various.aspects.of.a.quality.library.program.including. circulation,. shelving,. processing.materials,.publicity,.promotion.and.special.programs...Grades.are.based.on.practical.aspects.of.the.job.including.dealing.with.and.respecting.patrons,.completion.of.assigned.tasks.and. projects,. following.written. and. verbal. directions.and. assigned. shelving.. .Each. student.will. be. given. a.semester.final.exam...Students.who.take.this.course.need.to.show.evidence.of.a.strong.sense.of.responsibility,.self.motivation.and.excellent.attendance.
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MathematicsFour credits are required for graduation.
Algebra I.-.MGradeLevel:.—.10,.11,.12.-.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite:..None
Algebra.I.is.the.stepping.stone.for.all.high.school.mathematics...This.is.the.first.required.math.course.for.graduation...Students.will.develop.skills.of.collecting.and.analyzing.data.in.order.to.describe.algebraic.representations...Through.the.language.of.algebra,.students.will.translate.this.data.using.graphs,.tables.and.verbal.explanations...The.topics.include.solving.equations.and.inequalities,.functions.and.graphs,.relations.and.patterns,.and.polynomial.operations.
Geometry.-.MGradeLevel:.10,.11,.12.—.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite:Algebra.I
Geometry. is. the. second. required.math. course. for.graduation.. . It. is. designed. to. introduce. and. explore.the. basic. concepts. of. space.. .Geometry. combines.plane,.spatial.and.coordinate.geometry...Students.will.explore.geometric.concepts.using.both.inductive.and.deductive.reasoning...Algebra.I.skills.are.incorporated.throughout.the.course.. Algebra II.-.MGradeLevel:10,.11,.12.—.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite:Algebra.I.and.Geometry.
Algebra.II.is.the.third.required.math.course.for.gradua-tion...The.purpose.of.this.course.is.to.(a).further.develop.mathematical.concepts.and.principles.and.to.(b).furnish.applied.problems.to.strengthen.the.comprehension.of.these.skills...Students.will.utilize.graphing.calculator.skills.throughout.this.course...Upon.completion.of.this.course,.students.will.be.prepared.to.pursue.pathways.for.Smart.Core. and/or.General.Core. graduation.. . It.is.recommended.that.you.complete.Algebra.II.before.enrolling.in.Chemistry.or.Physics.
Pre-AP Algebra II.-.MGradeLevel:..10.only.-.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisites:.Pre-AP.Algebra.I.and.Pre-AP.Geometry.or.teacher.recommendation
Pre-AP.Algebra. II. is. designed. for. sophomores. in. the.Pre-AP/AP.math. sequence.. .This. course. satisfies. the.third.math. credit. for. graduation.. .The. curriculum. is.an.enhanced.Algebra.II.course.that.will.better.prepare.students.for.success.in.AP.Calculus.
Algebraic Connections .-.M,.CFGradeLevel:.11,12—.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisites:Algebra.I.and.Geometry
Algebraic.Connections.is.a.General.Core.mathematics.course...It.satisfies.the.fourth.credit.of.math.required.for.General.Core.graduation...It.is.designed.to.introduce.the.student.to.new.and.different.components.of.mathematics.from.an.algebraic.point.of.view...The.topics.will.allow.students.to.solve.problems.based.on.real-world.situations...The.use.of.technology.is.reinforced.throughout.this.course...AlgebraicConnectionsdoesnotsatisfytheSmartCoremathematicsrequirements.
Transition Math.-.M,.CFGradeLevel:.11,.12.—.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite:..Algebra.I,.Geometry,.and.Algebra.II,
Transition.Math.is.one.of.the.math.courses.that.satisfy.the.Smart.Core.math.graduation.requirements...This.course.is.intended.to.build.on.previous.concepts.taught.in.Algebra.II...There.is.an.emphasis.to.create.a.greater.understanding.of.functions,.patterns.and.data.interpretation....Completion.of.this.course.will.prepare.students.to.enroll.in.a.fifth.credit.of.mathematics,.either.Precalculus/Trigonometry.or.Finite.Math..
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Precalculus/Trigonometry.-.M,.CFGradeLevel:11,.12—.2.semesters,.1.credit..Prerequisite:Algebra.I,.Geometry,.and.Algebra.II.(recommended.with.grade.of.A.or.B)..
Precalculus/Trigonometry.is.one.of.the.higher.level.math.courses. that. satisfy. the. Smart.Core.math. graduation.requirements...It.is.designed.to.prepare.the.student.for.college. level. courses. such. as.College.Algebra. and/or.Calculus...Any.student.interested.in.advanced.business,.engineering,.pre-med.or.architecture. is. encouraged. to.take.this.course...Precalculus/Trigonometry.includes.the.study.of.linear,.non-linear,.and.trigonometric.functions,.transformations,.vectors.and.real-world.applications...
Pre-AP Precalculus /Trigonometry - M, CFGradeLevel:11.only.-.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite:..Pre-AP.Algebra.II.or.teacher.recommendation
Pre-AP.Precalculus/Trigonometry.is.designed.for.juniors.in. the.Pre-AP/AP.math.sequence.. .This.course. is.one.of.the.higher.level.math.courses.that.satisfy.the.Smart.Core.math.graduation.requirements...This.course.has.an.enhanced.Precalculus/Trigonometry.curriculum.to.better.prepare.students.for.AP.Calculus.
MathematicsDepartmentStaff
Carol.Wegerer,.Department.Chair,.HHSJennifer.Brooks,.HHSGarrett.Rucker,.ACMEJames.Ellis,.ACME
Norvella.Kennedy,.CABMarsha.Daniel,.CABKathy.Wham,.CAB
Finite Math -.M,.CFGrade Level: 12.–.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite: Transition.Math.OR.Precalculus/Trig
Finite.Math. is.a.higher. level.mathematics.course. that.serves.as.an.elective.math.course.for.seniors...Completion.of.the.four.Smart.Core.math.credits.is.essential.before.taking. this.course.. .The.course. is.designed. to.explore.linear.systems,.matrices,.set.theory,.counting.techniques,.statistics.and.finance...Technology.will.be.incorporated.throughout.the.course...Any.student.needing.Statistics.or.Finite.Math.at.the.college.level.should.consider.taking.this.course...Students.wanting.to.pursue.careers.in.busi-ness,. .finance,.and/or.economics.should.also.consider.taking.this.course.
AP Calculus AB - M,.CFGradeLevel:12.—.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite:Pre-AP.Precalculus/Trigonometry.or.Precalculus/Trigonometry.with.teacher.recommendation
AP.Calculus.is.designed.for.seniors.in.the.Pre-AP/AP.sequence.. .This. course. is. a. higher. level.mathematics.course. that. serves. as. an. elective.math. course. for. se-niors...Completion.of.the.four.Smart.Core.math.credits.is.essential.before.taking.this.course.. .This.AP.course.will. explore. derivatives,. integration,. limits,. and. ap-proximation.through.application.and.modeling...A.multi-representational. approach. to. calculus.will. be. used. as.students.will.express.answers.graphically,.numerically,.analytically.and.verbally.
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MAT
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EQU
ENC
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Algebra.1
(required)
Algebraic.Connections
(4th.credit)
Algebra.II
(required)
Geometry
(required)
General.Core
Precalculus.(1.sem)
Trigonom
etry.(1.sem)
(4th.credit)
Smart.C
ore Finite.M
ath.(1.year)
(5th. .credit)
Precalculus/Trig
(5th.credit)
Transitions.to.
College.M
ath
(1.yr-4
th.credit)
PRE-AP.TR
ACK**
Pre-AP.Algebra.I
AP.Calculus
Pre-AP.Algebra.II
Pre-AP.Precalc/Trig
Pre-AP.Geometry
**If.these.students.choose.to.
switch.back.to.regular.classes.then.
they.would.follow.the.flowchart.to.
the.left.
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Medical.Professions.EducationCredits used as a practical arts credit or as elective credit
Intro To Medical Professions.-.PA,.CFGradeLevel:.9,.10,.11,.12—1/2.credit.-.1.semester
Experiences. in. Introduction. to.Medical. Professions.Education.are.designed. to.provide.students.with.basic.information.needed.for.a.career.in.the.health.care.field...In.this.comprehensive.course,.emphasis.is.given.to.the.development.of.competencies. related. to.HOSA,.study.skills,.medical.history.and.events,.health.care.systems,.health.care.careers,.personal.qualities,.medical.ethics.and.legal.responsibilities,.and.professionalism...
Human Anatomy/Physiology.-.PA,.CFGrade:9,10,.11,.12—1.credit.-.2.semesters
This.course.focuses.on.anatomy.and.physiology.of.body.systems.and.the.diseases.of.those.systems..Specific.areas.of.study.include.the.basic.structure.of.the.human.body,.processes.of.disease,.and.the.following.body.systems;.integumentary,. skeletal,.muscular,. circulatory,. lym-phatic,.nervous,.sensory,.respiratory,.digestive,.urinary,.endocrine,.and.reproductive...May also be taken for a science credit.
Medical Terminology.-.PA,.CFGrades:.10,.11,.12—½.credit—1.semester.
This.course.assists.students.in.developing.the.language.used.for.communication. in. the.health.care.profession...Areas. of. study. include. fundamental.word. structure,.organization.of.the.body,.diagnostic.and.imaging.proce-dures,.pharmacology,.general.medical. terms.and.body.systems. Course may be taken for articulated credit from ASU-MH.
Medical Procedures.-.PA,.CFGrade:9,.10,11,12—½.credit.-.1.semesterPrerequisite:
Medical.Procedures.is.a.one-semester.course.which.helps.students.develop.specific.skills.needed.in.the.health.care.profession.. .Emphasis. is.given. to. the.development.of.competencies.related.to.infection.control,.medical.math,.abbreviations,.and.charting.
Medical Clinical Specialization/Internship.-.PA,.CFGrades:12—1/2.credit—1.semesterPrerequisite:.Must.be.a.senior,.prior.medical.professions.education. course.with. a.B. average,.and instructorapprovalbyapplication.TBskintestanduniformrequired.Must.provide.own.transportation.
This.course.will.provide.classroom.and.laboratory.ex-periences.that.prepare.students.for.entry.level.employ-ment.in.their.career.of.choice...The.lab.may.be.provided.through. cooperative/work-based. learning,.mentoring,.apprenticeship,.on-the-job-training,.clinical.experience,.and/or.pre-employment.labs.
MedicalProfessionsDepartmentStaffAlecia.Czanstkowski,.HHS
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The classes listed for each program of study are the REQUIRED classes for a student to become a completer. If an elective is allowed, the courses that apply are listed. The required classes MUST be taken in the order listed.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONS COMPLETER CHECKLIST
Medical Professions Program of Study Introduction to Medical Professions (REQUIRED) ....................½ Credit Human Anatomy/Physiology (Med Pro Ed) OR Human Anatomy & Physiology (Science) (REQUIRED) .......1 Credit Additional Medical Electives or Capstone/JAG/EAST ................. 1½ Credits Medical Terminology (½ Credit)Medical Procedures (½ Credit) Medical Clinical Specialization/Internship (½ Credit)
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NavyNationalDefenseCadetCorpsOne-half credit may be used as an activity P.E. for each year and one-half credit may be used as a Health credit.
All credits may be used as electives.
Navy Cadet Corps I.-.PA,.CF,.PE,.HGradeLevel:.9,.10,.11.—.2.semesters,.1.credit
This.is.an.introductory.course...Students.learn.the.basics.of.military.leadership,.discipline,.courtesy,.respect,.or-ganization,.and.drill...Topics.include:..naval.traditions,.customs.and.terminology,.naval.history,.oceanography,.geography,.basic.seamanship.and.knot.tying...Physical.fitness. training. is.conducted.bi-weekly.. .Field. trips. to.military.bases.take.place.in.the.spring.
Navy Cadet Corps II.-.PA,.CF,.PE,BNavy Cadet Corps III - PA,.CF,.PE,.HGradeLevel:.10,.11,.12.—.2.semesters.,.1.creditPrerequisite:Navy.Cadet.Corp.I.or.II
Students.receive.advanced.knowledge.of.military.leader-ship,.discipline,.courtesy,.respect,.organization.and.drill...Topics.include.leadership.and.management.techniques;.naval.history,.military.law,.astronomy,.navigation,.naval.strategy. tactics,.diplomacy,.naval.weapons.and.orien-teering...Field.trips.to.military.bases.also.take.place.in.the.spring.
Navy Cadet Corps IV - .PA,.CF,.PE,.HGradeLevel:.12.—.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite:Navy.Cadet.Corp.III
This.class.is.a.leadership.seminar.providing.hands.on.leadership.experiences...Topics.include.communication,.goal.setting,.planning,.organizing,. training.and. lesson.development. and. conduct.. . Students.will. design. and.conduct.classroom.training...
Lab/Drill PeriodGradeLevel:.10,.11,.12.—.2.semesters,.0.credit
This.period.is.designed.to.encompass.the.Armed.Drill.Team,.Color.Guard,.and.Cadet.Corp.Staff...
*Students.enlisting.in.the.military.after.high.school.will.begin.at.pay.grade.E-2.with.successful.completion.of.2.years.Cadet.Corp;.pay.grade.E-3.is.given.for.successful.completion.of.3.years.Cadet.Corp.
**An.annual.sports.physical.is.required.for.all.cadets...There.is.a.$15.fee.due.each.year.for.organizational.gear..
NavyCadetCorpDepartmentStaffMCPO.Trip.Wilson
COMPLETER CHECKLIST Pending State Department Approval
Navy Cadet Corp Program of Study Navy National Defense Cadet Corps I ......................................... 1 Credit Navy National Defense Cadet Corps II ........................................ 1 Credit Navy National Defense Cadet Corps III ....................................... 1 Credit
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Physical.Education
Personal Fitness.-.PEGradeLevel:10,.11,.12.—.1.semester,.1/2.credit
This.course.will.offer.weight.training.and.various.heart-healthy.exercises..In.addition,.students.will.participate.in.a.variety.of.both.team.and.lifetime.activities.
Health and SafetyGradeLevel:10,.11,.12.—.1.semester,.1/2.credit.This. course. covers,. but. is. not. limited. to,. units. in.nutrition,. drug. abuse,. alcohol,. tobacco,. self-esteem,.boating.education.certification,.mental.health,.physical.activity,.STD’s.and.HIV/AIDS.
Athletic Physical Education.-.PEGradeLevel:10,.11,.12.—.1.semester,.1/2.credit
This.course.is.offered.both.7th.and.8th.periods.and.is.primarily.for.athletes.that.participate.in.an.after.school...sport. or. activity.. .The. course. covers.weight. training.and..heart-healthy.exercises.geared.toward.the.athlete's.sport.or.activity.
Driver EducationGradeLevel:.10,.11,.12.—.1.semester,.1/2.creditPrerequisite:Students.must.have.a.valid.Arkansas.Driver’s.License,.permit.or.equivalent.the.FIRST.day.of.class.in.the.semester.they.are.registered.for.Driver.Education.or.their.class.schedule.will.be.changed...
Driver.Education.will.consist.of.30.classroom.hours.and.6.hours.of.in-the-car.instruction...
One-half credit of PE is required for graduation. Health is also required for graduation.
Athletics:.GradeLevel:.10,.11,.12.—.1.semester,.1/2.credit
Students.interested.in.participating.in.our.sports.programs.should.sign.up.for.the.PROPER.semester.that.the.sport.is.offered..Football.and.basketball.are.both.double.blocked..
.Baseball. . . after.school. .... . 1/2.creditBowling. . . after.school. . . no.creditBoy’s.Basketball. . 2.semesters. .... . 1.creditCheerleading. . . 5th.period.-.2.semesters.. 1.creditCross.Country.. . before/after.school. . 1/2.creditDance... . . 6th.period.-.2.semesters. 1.creditFast.Pitch.Softball. . after.school. .... . 1/2.creditFootball. . . 2.semesters. . . 1.creditGirl’s.Basketball. . 2.semesters. .... . 1.creditGolf. . . . after.school. .... . 1/2.creditSoccer.. . . after.school. .... . 1/2.creditSwimming/Diving. . after.school. .... . 1/2.creditTennis. . . . after.school. .... . no.creditTrack.and.Field. . after.school. .... . 1/2.creditVolleyball. . . 7th.period.-.1.semester. 1/2.creditWrestling. . . after.school. . . no.credit
PhysicalEducationDepartmentStaffJim.Tejcek,.CAB
Jonathan.Bullington,.ACMEDell.Leonard,.HHSMitch.Huskey,.HHSBenji.Mahan,.CABKyle.McCarn,.ACMEMark.Paden,.HHS
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PublicationsCredits used as a practical arts credit or as elective credit
Yearbook - CFGradeLevel:.10,.11,.12.—2.semesters,.1.credit.Prerequisite:Minimum.grade.of.a.C.in.English.and.completion.of.an.application.
Students.will. produce. the. high. school. yearbook...Staff. responsibilities. include. selling. advertising,.taking. pictures,.writing. copy,. designing. layouts,.and.working.with.the.computer...Students.will.be.expected.to.develop.skills.in.writing.and.graphic.de-sign...Although.a.majority.of.work.is.accomplished.in. class, students will be expected to contribute a significant amount of time outside of class as deadlines demand.. . .Applications. to. be. on. staff.will.be.made.to.the.faculty.advisor.prior.to.student.registration...
Journalism (Newspaper) Staff.-.CFGradeLevel:10,.11,.12.—.2.semesters,.1.creditPrerequisite:A.minimum.grade.of.C.in.English.is.recommended.and.completion.of.an.application.
Students.will. be. introduced. to. the. fundamentals.of. scholastic. journalism. through. producing. the.monthly.high.school.newspaper...Emphasis.will.be.on.learning.basic.news.writing.skills..Attention.will.be.given.to.feature.and.editorial.writing,.reviews,.and.layout.design..Students.will.have.regular.class.assignments...While.much.of.the.work.can.be.ac-complished.in-class,.staff members will be expected to make a commitment that will involve time after school until deadlines are met.
PublicationDepartmentStaffJennifer.Crawford,.CAB
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Physical Science.-.SGrade Level: 9-12.-.1.credit,.2.semesters
Physical.science.begins.the.study.of.higher-level.phys-ics.and.chemistry.and.continues.educating.the.student.in.the.nature.of.science..In.this.course.students.will.study.the.major.discoveries.such.as.atoms,.the.Periodic.Table,.chemical.reactions,.gravity,.forces,.and.light.waves.that.have.shaped.our.thinking.about.the.physical.world..Stu-dents.are.expected.to.use.suitable.mathematics.and.collect.and.analyze.data..This.course.serves.as.a.transition.into.other.science.courses.
Chemistry.-.S,.CFGradeLevel:.10,.11,.12.—1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:.Successful.completion.of.Physical.Science...Prior.completion.of.Algebra.II.or.concurrent.enrollment.is.strongly.recommended.
Chemistry. studies. the. structure. and. composition. of.matter,..and.the.changes.it.undergoes..It.is.an.important.foundation. course. for. a. long. list. of. career.fields..Lab.work..provides.an.opportunity.for.familiarization.with.lab. equipment,. techniques,. and. safety. procedures.. .A.strong.foundation.in.Algebra.is.needed.and.mathematical.familiarity.with. the.metric. system,. significant.figures,.scientific.notation,.conversion.factors,.percentages.and.ratios.are.important.
Pre-AP Chemistry.S,.CFGradeLevel:...10--12.–.1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:..Successful.completion.of.Physical.Science.with.a.minimum.of.a.B.average
Pre-AP.Chemistry. is.a.more.rigorous. treatment.of. the.concepts.and.topics.covered.in.regular.Chemistry..Stu-dents.will.be.expected.to.understand.and.function.at.high-er.levels.of.operation.and.will.be.expected.to.learn.more.on.an.individual.basis..Materials.used.will.be.similar.to.that.of.AP.Chemistry..The.course.will.emphasize.read-ing,.math.skills,.critical-thinking.and.problem-solving..The.depth.of. this. course. requires. that. additional. time.
ScienceThree credits are required for graduation.
be.spent.outside.of.class..The.laboratory.experiments.require.greater.mathematical.applications.and.analysis..
Physics.-.S,.CFGradeLevel11,12-..1.credit,.2.semesters
Prior. completion. of.Algebra. II. and.Trigonometry. is.highly. recommended,. but. at. a.minimum,. concurrent.enrollment. in.Trigonometry. is. required.. .A.calculator.with. trigonometric.and.scientific. functions. is.manda-tory...Physics.is.a.useful.founda.tion.course.for.a.variety.of.career.fields.and.contributes.to.the.under.standing.of.such.college.courses.as.chemistry,.physics,.and.engi-neering...This.course.deals.with.the.nature.of.physics.and.each.of.its.major.areas:.motion,.mechanics,.light,.sound.and.electrici.ty...Classroom.and.laborato.ry.works.are.fully.integrated...
Physical Science Classes
Pre-AP Physics.-.S,.CFGradeLevel:..10,.11—1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:..Successful.completion.of.Algebra.II.and.current.enrollment.in.Trigonometry
This.course.is.designed.for.students.interested.in.taking.AP.Physics.and.college.level.Physics...Concepts.and.algebraic.calculations.used.to.depict.major.physics.principles.will.be.examined.including.motion,.work,.energy,.momentum,.circular.motion,.fluid.mechanics,.waves,.sound,.light,.electrical.forces.and.circuits...Pre-AP.Physics.is.more.rigorous.and.fast.paced.than.the.regular.Physics.class.and.will.require.more.in-depth.mathematical.problem-solving...Laboratory.based.investigations.are.a.core.component.of.this.class.and.many.of.the.concepts.will.be.examined.in.experimental.settings...Due.to.the.increased.mathematical.demands.of.this.class,.students.are.expected.to.have.comfort.with.algebra.II.and.basic.trigonometry...
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Life Science Classes
Biology.-.SGradeLevel:10-12—..1.credit,.2.semesters
This.course.is.designed.as.a.general.survey.of.the.living.world,. including. the.study.of.both.plants.and.animals.and.their.relationship.to.man...Biology.investigates.the.chemistry.and.role.of.cells. in. life.processes,.genetics,.evolution.and.the.diversity.of.life...Students.will.study.the.world.through.the.study.of.behavioral.relationships,.ecology,.and.the.global.impact.of.ecological.issues...It.continues.to.educate.the.student.in.the.nature.of.science...Students.should.be.expected.to.spend.time.viewing.and.classifying.life.forms.in.addition.to.collecting.and.analyz-ing.data..This.course.is.an.important.foundation.course.of.a.long.list.of.career.fields.
Pre–AP Biology.-.SGradeLevel:10–1credit,2semesters
Pre-AP.Biology. is. strongly. recommended.as.prepara-tion.for.Advanced.Placement.Biology....Pre-AP.Biology.is.a.more.rigorous.treatment.of.the.concepts.and.topics.covered. in. regular.Biology.. .Although. enrollment. is.open.to.all.students,.those.interested.in.Pre-AP.Biology.should. consider. the. following. criteria:. achievement.test. scores,. past. performance. in. science. classes,. and.teacher.recommendation...Students.will.be.expected.to.understand.and.function.at.higher.levels.of.operation.and.will.be.expected.to.learn.more.on.an.individual.basis..Emphasis.is.on.the.application.of.the.content.material.in.past,.present.and.future.situations.with.a.mathematical.approach. for. recording. experimental. data. and. critical.evaluation.for.analyzing,.synthesizing,.and.formulating.logical.conclusions..
Zoology.-.S,.CFGradeLevel:.11,.12..—-1/2.credit,.1.semesterPrerequisite:..Successful.completion.of.Biology.This.course.requires.considerable.understanding.of.biol-ogy,.as.it.involves.a.broad-spectrum.survey.of.the.animal.kingdom...Students.will.engage.in.developing.informa-tion.on.selected.taxonomy.of.animals,.both.invertebrates.and.vertebrates,.with.major.emphasis.on.vertebrate.sys-tems...A.collection.of.some.type.will.be.required.
Environmental Science.-.S,.CFGradeLevel:..11,.12–1.credit,.2.semestersPrerequisite:.Successful.completion.of.Biology
This.course.looks.at.the.natural.environment.and.how.it.functions.from.chemical,.biological.and.physical.perspec-tives...In.addition,.it.takes.a.serious.look.at.current.prob-lems.within.the.environment,.the.solutions.that.exist.and.the.frustrations.involved.with.making.sensible.change...
Human Anatomy and Physiology.-.S,.CFGradeLevel:.11,.12.—1.credit,.2.semesters
A. strong. foundation. in.Biology. is. required.with.C.or.better.and.teacher.recommendation. Human.Anatomy.&.Physiology.is.an.integrated.approach.to.the.human.organ-ism.and.its.functions...Students.will.study.organization.of.the.body.and.its.body.systems..Students.will.develop.an.understanding.of.the.organization.of.the.human.body.through.studies.of.body.systems,.tissues,.and.the.cell.and.its.chemistry.. .Students.will.spend.time.dissecting.and.viewing.body.systems.as.well.as.collecting.and.analyzing.data...This course can be taken for concurrent credit from ASU-MH.
Medical Human Anatomy/Physiology.-.PA,.S,.CFGrade:.10,.11,.12—1.credit.-.2.semesters
This.course.focuses.on.anatomy.and.physiology.of.body.systems.and.the.diseases.of.those.systems..Specific.areas.of.study.include.the.basic.structure.of.the.human.body,.processes.of.disease,.and. the. following.body.systems;.integumentary,.skeletal,.muscular,.circulatory,.lymphatic,.nervous,. sensory,. respiratory,. digestive,. urinary,. endo-crine,.and.reproductive...
Biological Animal Science .-.PA,.S,.CFGradeLevel:10,.11,.12—1/2.Credit.-.1.semesterPrerequisite:.Successful.completion.of.Animal.Science
This. course. is. a. scientific. approach. to.