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HOMEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Homewood High School is to ensure that each student belongs to a school community characterized by the following:

A dedicated and exemplary staff,

A supportive and involved community,

A recognition and acceptance of diversity,

An optimal utilization of resources,

An uncompromising commitment to excellence,

And a willingness to effect change so that each student may achieve his or her unique potential.

HOMEWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

It is the policy of the Homewood City School Board that no person in this district shall, on the basis of race, color, disability, creed, religion, sex, age, or national origin be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination in any education program or activity. This includes employment, retention, and promotion.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview Course Selection Information ...................... 3 Diploma Types and Requirements .............. 4 Grades ........................................................ 5 Assessments............................................... 5 Dual Enrollment .......................................... 6 Virtual Courses ........................................... 6 Advanced Placement Program Information . 6 Credit Recovery Program ............................ 8 Flexible Scheduling Options for Juniors and Seniors ............................... 9 Academics First Eligibility for All Extracurricular Activities .................... 9 Grade 9 Fee List ......................................... 12 Grades 10 - 12 Fee List............................... 13

Courses English Language Arts ................................ 14 Mathematics ............................................... 16 Sciences ..................................................... 19 Social Studies ............................................. 21 World Languages ........................................ 23 Career-Ready Courses ............................... 25 Fine Arts ..................................................... 29 Electives ..................................................... 31 Physical Education ...................................... 34 Athletics ...................................................... 35

HOMEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 1901 South Lakeshore Drive

Homewood, AL 35209 Telephone: (205) 871-9663

Fax: (205) 879-0879 www.hhs.homewood.k12.al.us

Administrators

Dr. Zachary Barnes, Principal Mr. Lea Cockerham

Mr. Eddie Cunningham Dr. Amanda Esslinger

Dr. Latta Johnston Dr. Tony Lott

Counselors

Mrs. Delisa Brooks – 11th & 10th Grade A-K Ms. Elaine Meeks – College & Career

Ms. Tonya Mills – 9th Grade Mrs. Whitney Voltz -12th & 10th Grade L-Z

HOMEWOOD CITY SCHOOLS

Dr. Bill Cleveland, Superintendent 450 Dale Avenue

Homewood, AL 35209 (205) 870-4203

Board Members

Mr. Charlie Douthit Mrs. Jill Kimbrell

Mr. Justin Russell Mrs. Erin Stephenson

Mrs. Judy Truitt

Course verifications are due to Guidance on April 13th. After that date until the

end of school, course changes must

be made in writing.

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Counseling and Guidance Department

The Counseling and Guidance Department at

Homewood High School is available to students,

parents, and teachers for a variety of services including

academic counseling, career and college readiness,

and personal counseling. Parents desiring to learn

more about their child's academic program,

college/career plans, test records, or other concerns

are welcome to talk with a counselor. Please contact a

counselor in the Guidance Department for an

appointment. See Page 2 for a list of counselors and

their assignments.

Course selection begins with a study talk that provides an

overview of the course selection process, review of

transcripts, and course options. Next, teachers advise

students by subject area. Students are given directions,

transcripts, color-coded course selection sheets - pink

(rising 9th), yellow (rising 10th), green (rising 11th), and

blue (rising 12th), and a curriculum guide to assist with this

process. Afterwards, students in grades 9-11 meet

individually with counselors to select courses. Rising

freshmen will select courses via the English classes at

HMS following the 8th Grade Parent Night Program in

February.

The following suggestions are designed to help students

and parents with this process.

1. Study the HHS Curriculum Guide. Each

student will have access to the online curriculum

guide. The guide should be used to review

diploma requirements, course descriptions, and

prerequisites.

2. Consult with your child’s school counselor.

The counselor is especially helpful in

considering graduation requirements and

balancing the student’s overall schedule.

3. Talk with your child’s teachers. Teachers are

aware of specific skills and work habits of each

student and can be a sound source of advice

since they work with students on a daily basis.

4. Consider overall workload Special attention

should be paid to the overall time commitment

necessary for classes and extracurricular activities.

Students are encouraged to balance academic work

with their other commitments.

5. Choose additional courses carefully.

Students are encouraged to list four alternate

electives. An alternate elective will be used if

one of the chosen electives is closed or not

offered. In the event of a schedule conflict or if

an alternate elective is needed, an elective will

be chosen for the student who did not

list four (4) alternate electives.

A Note on Choosing Courses and Overall Workload

When choosing courses, students must consider both

the required academic rigor and the amount of time

outside of school necessary to fully prepare for classes.

Students are encouraged to challenge themselves

academically. All of the core academic courses are

designed to prepare students for a successful future in

both college and career pursuits; however, AP courses

are taught at a college level and require greater

preparation outside of school hours than do general

courses.

The following charts estimate how much time in an

average week an average student will have to spend

preparing for class or completing assignments. Also,

keep in mind additional time requirements for

extracurricular activities associated with teams and

groups both based inside and outside of school. Please

note that these are estimates only. Each student works

at a different pace and some weeks have heavier

workloads than others.

level of class hours per week general 2 – 3 Pre-AP 4 – 5 AP 5 – 6 estimated hours per week spent on homework and

class preparation

# of types of courses Expected hrs. per

week general Pre-AP AP

4 0 0 8 – 12

3 1 0 10 – 14

2 2 0 12 – 16

2 1 1 13 – 17

1 0 3 17 – 21

0 0 4 20 – 24

0 0 5 25 – 30

COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION

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Course Selection Process

In late March, course request verifications will be mailed

home. After reviewing the student’s requests, parents are to

sign and return the form to the school. In the event the

form is not returned, Guidance will assume parents are in

agreement with the selections. Course request

verifications do not reflect a final schedule. Parents and

students may certainly continue to ask questions and seek

advisement regarding courses. Verifications are

considered official course request when they are due to

Guidance by April 6 at 3:00pm. Between April 6 and

the end of the school year students and parents may

modify course requests by notifying guidance in writing.

After the last day of school, all course requests are

considered finalized.

Course Changes after the Deadline

Schedule change request forms are located in the

Guidance Department. All requests for changes must

be submitted in writing. Written requests will be

reviewed by a team of administrators, teachers, and

counselors to determine the merit of the requests.

Requests made after the course change deadline must

be accompanied by compelling evidence of the need for

the changes. Evidence not considered would be of

personal preference (i.e. teacher requests, period

order) or impact on GPA. Only cases of extreme

circumstances will be honored after school begins.

For students entering ninth grade in 2013-2014 or

later, there is only one diploma type. Students may

also earn a Homewood Advanced Academic

Endorsement and a Seal of Distinction by meeting

additional requirements as outlined below.

Homewood High School Diploma English ...................................................................... 4 credits Four credits to include: English 9, 10, 11, 12 Mathematics* ............................................................ 4 credits Four credits to include: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II w/ Trig or Algebra II, or their equivalent Science ..................................................................... 4 credits Four credits to include: Biology A Physical Science (Physical Science, Physics or Chemistry) Social Studies ........................................................... 4 credits Four credits to include: World History 1 U.S. History 2 Government ½ Economics ½ LIFE (Personal Fitness or JROTC) ...................... 1 credit Health Education ...................................................... ½ credit World Language and/or ........................................... 3 credits Arts Education and/or CTE Career Preparedness .............................................. 1 credit Electives ................................................................... 2½ credits

Total Required Units for Regular Diploma ....... 24 Credits

* Minimum coursework is Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Algebra I taken in the eighth grade counts toward the Carnegie unit requirements for graduation but does not count in the student’s GPA. A minimum of four math courses must be taken in grades 9 through 12. Advanced Academic Endorsement To earn a Homewood High School Diploma with an Advanced Academic Endorsement, a student must take Algebra II with Trigonometry, two years of the same World Language, and earn one additional credit for a total of 25 credits. Seal of Distinction To receive a Seal of Distinction, students must earn Carnegie Unit credit for at least 3 Advanced Placement courses and complete the Advanced Placement exams associated with those courses.

DIPLOMA TYPES AND REQUIREMENTS

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Interim Reports and Report Cards

Interim reports and report cards are distributed to notify

parents of the student's progress. The interim report

and report card dates are published on the school

calendar. Students will receive a computer-generated

copy of their nine weeks report card to take home. First

and second semester report cards will be mailed home.

The school does not ask for them to be returned.

Parents are urged to check with the grade level

counselors if they are not receiving report cards.

INOW Home Portal

INOW allows parents to access their child’s attendance

and grade data from a link on the school website.

Contact the guidance department for login and

password information. Please note that, due to privacy,

this information can only be exchanged in person or

mailed to the residential address on record.

Grading Scale

The following grade scale is used at Homewood High

School:

A = 90-100 D = 60-69

B = 80-89 F = 59 and below

C = 70-79

Grade Point Averages (GPA)

The grading system at Homewood High School is

based on a 4.0 grade point average. Only Pre-

Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement

courses are weighted. All grades that a student earns

are included in computing the grade point average.

General Curriculum grades will be weighted as

follows:

A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 point F = 0 points

Pre-Advanced Placement grades will be weighted

as follows:

A = 4.5 points B = 3.5 points C = 2.5 points D = 1.5 points F = 0 points

Advanced Placement grades will be weighted as

follows:

A = 5 points B = 4 points C = 3 points D = 2 points F = 0 points

Honor Graduates

Seniors who have a 4.0 grade point average or above

and earned a Seal of Distinction will be named honor

graduates and will be considered number one in class

ranking. Honor graduates will be announced after

official grades are posted and official class ranks have

been calculated and verified.

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

AP examinations are developed by College Board and

are administered in May. The dates for AP Exams are

determined by The College Board. According to the

Homewood City Schools board policy, “students must

take the appropriate Advanced Placement exam in order

to receive a weighted GPA for the course.” Homewood

City Schools pays the cost of the required AP exams for

all students taking AP courses.

Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test & National

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship

Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is developed by The

College Board and measures academic skills the

student has developed. These skills include: critical

reading skills, math problem-solving skills, and writing

skills. The PSAT/NMSQT is the best preparation for

the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), which is one of two

college admission exams. Students will take the test in

eleventh grade to qualify for the National Merit

Scholarship Corporation’s scholarship programs.

Sophomores and freshmen benefit from taking the test

because they receive personalized feedback on the

academic skills needed for college. By taking the test

before eleventh grade, students have more time to

develop skills and to begin the college planning

process. For more information on the PSAT/NMSQT,

go to www.collegeboard.com/psat or contact your

school counselor.

Homewood High School currently administers the

PSAT to all ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade students.

Homewood City Schools pays the test fee for all

students.

ASSESSMENTS

GRADES

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AAA

The Alabama Alternate Assessment (AAA) is a

performance task assessment administered as an

alternate to the general education assessment. The

AAA is administered to students with significant

cognitive disabilities working on the Alabama Extended

Standards. The AAA is a paper-based multiple choice

assessment administered in the areas of reading and

mathematics in Grades 3-8 and 20 and science in

Grades 5, 7, and 10.

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is a secure large-scale English

language proficiency assessment anchored in the

World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment

(WIDA) English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards

and administered to students in Grades K-12 who have

been identified as English language learners (ELs). It is

given annually in Alabama and is used to monitor EL

students’ progress in acquiring academic English within

the school context, as well as language associated with

language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies

across four domains of Speaking, Listening, Reading,

and Writing.

American College Testing (ACT)

The ACT is a national college admissions examination

that consists of subject area tests in: English,

Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. The

ACT Plus Writing includes the four subject area tests

plus a 30 minute writing test. The writing measures a

student’s skills in planning and writing a short essay.

All 11th graders take the ACT Plus Writing in April at

Homewood High School.

WorkKeys Assessment

Created by ACT, this state-mandated test assesses job

skills to measure “real world” skills that have been

identified by employers as critical to job success.

Depending on performance, students may earn a

nationally recognized certificate of work force

readiness. This assessment is administered to all

seniors in the spring semester.

Students may be enrolled in both high school and other

accredited institutes, colleges, and university to take courses

acceptable for dual enrollment. Direct any interest or

questions to the Guidance Department Chair or the Assistant

Principal of Curriculum and Instruction.

Students have the opportunity to take classes online through ACCESS. This program is administered through the Alabama State Department of Education and allows students to take web-based courses taught by a teacher certified in the state of Alabama. Virtual courses options are designed to add flexibility to a student’s schedule and to meet students’ unique scheduling needs. While there are certain required times to be on campus--such as to orient to the program, to take tests, and for mandatory progress checks--students complete a majority of the course off campus and will be able to either arrive at a later time or leave earlier in the day than other students. Students taking virtual courses must have reliable access to the necessary computer equipment and internet connection. To be successful, students must be able to complete work and meet deadlines independently. While students taking virtual courses will still be enrolled in Homewood High School, the teachers are from another location. Therefore, students must be able to advocate for themselves when they have questions or need clarity on assignments.

Students must be enrolled in seven courses each

academic year. The courses can be a combination of

on-site and online offerings.

Homewood City Schools will assume the expense for

approved online courses in a core academic area

when a student has successfully exhausted all courses

on site. The request to enroll in online course form

must first be completed through the Guidance

Department. If Homewood High School offers an

equivalent course, or if the request is based on interest

or choice, the student will be responsible for the cost of

the course taken online.

Homewood High School offers a wide variety of

Advanced Placement (AP) options for students,

including Pre-Advanced Placement options. Pre-AP

courses are designed to prepare students to

successfully meet the high expectations of the AP

courses. AP courses are demanding and classes

typically require more effort, time, and skill than Pre-AP

and regular classes. Therefore, they are recommended

for students who wish to pursue college level work. It is

advised that students consider the number of AP

courses they wish to take, as several factors could

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM INFORMATION

VIRTUAL COURSE OPTIONS

DUAL ENROLLMENT

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compromise commitment and success. Students who

enroll in an AP or a Pre-AP course are committing to

remain in the class for the duration of the course. In

addition, AP students are required to take the AP exam

for each course in which they are enrolled. The

following guidelines are provided to aid parents and

students in making an informed decision regarding AP

and Pre-AP course selection.

Homework:

Be mindful that for some Pre-AP and AP courses,

summer assignments are made and must be completed

before the first day of school. Students are expected to

read and absorb large amounts of content

independently. Students are also assigned reading or

long-term projects that require them to pace themselves

so that they are not overwhelmed by deadlines.

Developing self-discipline in the areas of time

management is a goal of all AP courses, as these

classes are intended to mirror the rigor and demand of

college level courses. Therefore, late work is generally

not accepted.

Honor Code:

The nature of Advanced Placement work often requires

that students complete graded assignments outside of

class. Students are expected to complete their own

work without the assistance of others unless the

teacher specifically allows collaboration. Sharing work

with another student or using another student’s work as

his or her own will result in an Honor Code violation.

Violation of the school’s Honor Code may also be

grounds for loss of weighted Pre-AP or AP credit. The

spirit of this code is to be applied to the AP Study

period as well.

Grading:

The grading policies for each Pre-AP and AP course

are given to the student the first week of school by the

teacher. In general, the higher the grade level, the less

emphasis on daily work. Because AP classes are

designed to be taught at college level, daily grades

make up a very small part of the overall grade. There is

a real possibility that students are likely to earn lower

grades in Pre-AP and AP courses at times due to the

rigorous nature of the courses. To encourage students

to pursue this challenge, a half quality point is attached

to all Pre-AP courses and a full quality point is attached

to all AP courses.

Parent/Teacher/Student Relationships:

AP courses are college-level courses and the students

are expected to be responsible for their behavior,

assignments, and any conflict resolution. Parents are

welcome to conference with AP teachers; however

students are expected to use this opportunity to

develop the independence needed in the college setting

that they will shortly experience. The goal of all Pre-AP

and AP courses is to give students the opportunity to

develop the academic and personal skills needed for

success in high school and college.

Extracurricular Activities:

Students and parents should carefully and thoroughly

anticipate their school-related and non-school-related

extra-curricular activities as they consider enrolling in

one or more Pre-AP and AP courses. Parents should

encourage their children to be balanced in their

activities and academics and not become overly

committed. Pre-AP and AP students will often be

involved in academic and extra-curricular field trips and

school-related activities. However, too many absences

of any type are detrimental to successful performance

in Pre-AP and AP classes where the pace of the class

is accelerated, especially for AP students who will take

exams in early May. Parents and students are

cautioned to be selective in their participation in school-

related field trip absences. Any class work missed

must be made up according to the teacher’s

specifications and timeline.

AP Study:

Seniors are afforded the privilege of scheduling an AP

Study period per request. Seniors may request AP

Study for any term in which they are enrolled in three

or more AP courses. The purpose of this period is to

allow seniors an opportunity to prepare for multiple AP

courses and their corresponding AP exams, while

finalizing their college admissions plans. Students who

frequently misuse this time may be removed from the

AP Study roster and placed in another course.

Exam Policies for Advanced Placement Courses:

Mid-year Exams (December):

AP teachers will use a practice AP-style exam, typically

of their own design, for the mid-year exam. Because of

the importance of continuous practice, all students in an

AP course are required to take the mid-year exam. The

mid-year exam score will be calculated to represent

20% of the student’s average.

End-of-year Exams and AP Exams (May):

1. Pre-AP students are required to take a

comprehensive end-of-year exam. The exam

score will be calculated to represent 20% of the

students’ average. Pre-AP students who do not

take the end-of-year exam will receive an exam

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grade of zero and forfeit the weighted portion of

one-half quality point.

2. In lieu of taking the end-of-year exams,

Homewood City Schools’ policy requires AP

students to take the AP exam in May for each AP

course in which they are enrolled to receive the

quality point attached to the course. There is no

cost to students for taking the exam. (Homewood

City School District pays the $92.00 fee for each

exam.) Exams are usually administered the first

two weeks in May according to the schedule set

by The College Board.

3. The College Board AP exam schedule will be

made available at the beginning of the school

year. It is the student’s responsibility to plan

his/her schedule to avoid conflicts.

4. Missing the original date of an AP exam:

With cause and documentation acceptable to the

school’s AP Coordinator and Administration, the

student will take an alternate exam administered

by the AP teacher. This will not count for weighted

credit, but will count as 20% of the average. If the

end-of-year exam is not taken, the student will

receive an exam grade of zero to be weighted at

20% of the average.

In the rare instance that the student’s reason is

allowed by both the school’s AP Coordinator and

the College Board, the student may take an

alternate AP exam and still meet the requirement

for earning the weighted credit for the course. The

exam must be ordered the same week as the

original exam and administered on the specific

dates and times set by The College Board for Late

Testing. See the AP Coordinator for additional

details. Students may be asked to absorb this

additional expense.

Refusing to take the AP exam will result in loss of

the weighted quality point. In addition, students

will be expected to refund the money for the cost

of the AP exam and take a second semester exam

for the course.

This program is for students who failed a core subject

with an average of 40 – 59 and desire to recover the

lost credit through a standards-based approach which

targets specific knowledge and skill deficits instead of

requiring students to repeat the entire course

curriculum. Skill deficits will be determined at the

outset of the program with information reported by the

classroom teacher. Students who demonstrate mastery

and complete a course through the credit recovery

program may earn a maximum average of 70, which is

a C. This average does not replace the failing average,

but becomes a part of the student’s transcript and is

computed as part of the student’s cumulative GPA.

Instruction will be delivered primarily through blended

computer-based and face-to-face instruction.

The Credit Recovery Program is implemented onsite

during the fall, spring, and summer.

Students who meet the following requirements are

eligible to participate in the credit recovery program.

The discretion to waive select eligibility criteria based

on extenuating circumstances rests with the Principal.

Attempted a required course and failed it

with an average of 40 – 59

Attended school regularly with no more than

nine (9) absences from the class for

semester courses, or 18 days per year for

yearlong courses for any reason, including

discipline infractions

The NCAA does not accept credit earned through credit

recovery. Any student considering participation in

collegiate athletics should consult the Guidance

department and Athletic Director before enrolling in

credit recovery.

NOTE: Guidelines for the Homewood High School

Credit Recovery Program are based on minimum

guidelines articulated in the Alabama State Department

of Education’s First Choice Implementation Guide,

2009-2010.

CREDIT RECOVERY PROGRAM

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ZERO PERIOD

Juniors and seniors may request classes taught during

a zero period, which is scheduled prior to regular first

period. Courses offered during the zero period will be

determined based on the availability of teachers and

the number of students who request a zero period

class. Students who are enrolled in a zero period class

may leave campus at the end of their 7th class (6th

period). Enrolling in a zero period class does not

automatically require a student to leave school early:

zero period can allow for students to take eight (8)

courses during the school day and provide some

students with room in their schedules for additional

electives.

SENIOR EARLY RELEASE/LATE ARRIVAL

Seniors who are on track to graduate are only required

to complete six (6) classes on campus. Eligible seniors

may request to be released from school one period

early or to arrive one period late to school. Students

who choose Early Release should plan to be off

campus 15 minutes after the completion of their

6th course. Students who choose Late Arrival should

not plan to arrive at school any earlier than 15 minutes

prior to their 1st course. Due to master schedule

constraints, Early Release or Late Arrival may not be

possible for all students who request it. Once

schedules are released, students will not be allowed to

change their course requests for the sole purpose of

allowing Early Release and/or Late Arrival. Seniors

are not required to choose Early Release and/or Late

Arrival and may stay on campus for a full seven (7)

period day.

Activities that occur primarily outside regular school

hours, extracurricular activities, are addressed in this

policy. These include the following:

1. All individual and team athletic activities

2. All band and auxiliary organization activities

3. All managers or trainers for such activities as

athletics, band, and auxiliary groups to the band,

etc.

4. Aerospace Science (JROTC)

5. All Choral/Dance Groups

6. All Cheerleaders/Mascot

7. All Theatrical Productions

8. All Academic Teams

9. Any other activity/competition where students

represent HHS.

In order to participate in any one or more of these

groups and activities, students must meet a set of

standards in the areas of academics, behavior, and

attendance. Included you will find the school's policy

statement on Eligibility for Participation in

Extracurricular Activities. We urge each parent and

student to read this policy carefully and contact the

school staff if there are any questions.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Students at Homewood

High School are encouraged to participate in one or

more of the extracurricular activities available.

However, to ensure that students and others keep their

focus on the primary purpose of school -- academic

preparation -- a set of "minimum standards" regulating

eligibility for participation are hereby set forth.

Student participation in such activities is based on

academic performance in the previous year. An

important part of eligibility should include a student's

behavior and attendance. Behavior in school

classrooms, in school facilities, and at school

sponsored activities will be used to determine eligibility

for extracurricular participation. Furthermore,

attendance in classes and school as well as punctuality

will be used as part of the eligibility regulations.

THE ACADEMIC RULE FOR ELIGIBILITY

The Homewood Board of Education has adopted the

state policy #290-3-1-.02(17) which reads as follows:

(17) Extracurricular Activity Participation-Academics

First. Effective for all students in Grades 8-12 beginning

with the 1999-2000 school year, eligibility for

participation in extracurricular activities shall be

determined by grades earned during the 1998-99

school year and 1999 summer school, and shall remain

in effect for each succeeding year in the same format

as described herein and as is specifically provided in

subsection (b) below. Local boards of education shall

implement this policy as a minimum for all students in

Grades 7-12 under their control. Each local board of

education shall notify the State Superintendent of

Education within 30 days of receipt of notice of adoption

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING OPTIONS FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS

ACADEMICS FIRST ELIGIBILITY FOR ALL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES

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of this rule by the State Board of Education that it is in

effect in all applicable schools within its jurisdiction.

(a) Definitions.

1. Extracurricular activities associated with athletics are

defined as those recognized and sanctioned by the

Alabama High School Athletic Association, and other

extracurricular activities are defined as those that are

sanctioned by a public school which are not related to a

student's academic requirements or success in a

course(s).

2. Regular curricular activities are defined as those that

are required for satisfactory course completion.

(b) Eligibility Requirements.

1. Students entering Grades 10-12 must, for the last

two semesters of attendance and summer school, if

applicable, have a passing grade and earn the

appropriate number of credits in each of six (6) subjects

that total six (6) Carnegie units of credit, including four

(4) credits from the four (4) core subjects composed of

English, science, social studies, and mathematics with

a composite numerical average of 70. Any student that

accumulates more than four units of core courses per

year may earn less than the required four core courses

during the next school year and be eligible as long as

the student remains on track for graduation with his/her

class. Students entering Grades 8 and 9 must, for the

past two semesters of attendance and summer school,

if applicable, have a passing grade in five (5) subjects

with a composite numerical average of 70. The four-

core subjects provision for high school students does

not apply to students who were 8th graders the

preceding year. Students promoted to the seventh

grade for the first time are eligible. (A semester is

defined as one-half of a school year as defined by the

local board of education adopted school year calendar.)

2. Physical education may count as only one (1) unit

per year.

3. No more than two (2) Carnegie units may be earned

during summer school. If a unit(s) or subject(s) is

repeated in summer school, the higher numerical grade

for the unit(s) or subject(s) may be used to compute the

composite grade average.

4. A student who is eligible at the start of the academic

year remains eligible for the entire academic year.

Students deemed ineligible at the beginning of the

school year by virtue of having failed to meet the

requirements outlined in 2.(b) 1. above may regain their

eligibility at the end of the first semester by meeting the

requirements for eligibility in the two most recently

completed semesters, including summer school.

Eligibility restoration must be determined no later than

five (5) school days after the beginning of the

succeeding semester.*

5. An ineligible student may not become eligible after

the fifth school day of each semester. Bona fide

transfers may be dealt with according to rules of the

Alabama High School Athletic Association for sports

and rules to be developed by each local board of

education as they pertain to other extracurricular

activities.

6. Each eligible student entering Grades 10-12 must

have a minimum composite numerical average of 70

and a minimum of six (6) Carnegie units from the

preceding year, including summer school. Summer

school online, and night school work passed may

substitute for regular school work repeated in

computing the 70 average.

7. Each eligible student involved in athletics must meet

the definition of a regular student as defined by the

Alabama High School Athletic Association.

8. Any student who earns more than four (4) credits in

the core curriculum in any given year or who

accumulates a total in excess of the required four (4)

per year may be exempt from earning the four (4) core

courses in the succeeding year as long as that student

remains on schedule for graduation with his/her class

by earning eight (8) core credits over any two-year

span, including summer school.

*Note: Unit calculation for regaining eligibility at the end

of the first semester may not coincide exactly with units

for graduation for students in schools on six- or seven-

period days.

(c) Participation Requirements.

1. School sponsors are required to submit a request for

each curricular activity that occurs outside the regular

school day and/or school to the principal,

superintendent, and the local board of education for

approval.

2. Each request for full participation by all students,

regardless of academic standing, in a curricular activity

shall be granted if the principal, superintendent, and the

local board of education approve participation in the

activity as an extension of a course(s) requirement(s)

and it is an event sanctioned by a state/national subject

matter association.

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3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this

regulation, activities offered by the school through

math, science, band, choral music, and other courses

at events such as athletic events (pregame, game,

halftime, or other breaks), club conventions, parades,

amusement park trips and competitions, trips by tour

companies, performances at various meetings, etc., are

extracurricular, and student academically ineligible

under this policy shall not be allowed to participate.

4. Decisions on a student's participation in

extracurricular activities should be developed and

reached on a local school/system level consistent with

the requirements found in the Individuals with

Disabilities Education Act (1997) and its implementing

regulations, both federal and state, as well as Section

504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 if the student is

identified as eligible under these statutes, rules, and

regulations, and such participation is determined to be

appropriate.

Author: Dr. Ed Richardson, Adopted: Alabama State

Board of Education April 8, 1999

Note: High school students who are interested in

participating in athletics at the collegiate level should

review eligibility criteria with the NCAA Eligibility Center

at www.eligibilitycenter.org.

Eligibility Alert

In the event that a student fails a course it is the

responsibility of the student and parent to verify with the

school counselor whether or not the course must be

made up in order for the student to remain eligible.

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Grade 9 Cost List 2018-2019

ATHLETICS FEE $30 ATHLETICS STUDENT PASS $75 STUDENT RESOURCE FEE (REQUIRED: BOOK, LOCKER, PLANNER, POSTAGE) $25 PE LOCKER (Athletes DO NOT Purchase) $15

PRE-AP ENGLISH $20 PRE-AP MATH TEAM $25

ART I $25 BAND GENERAL (ALL BAND, COLOR GUARD, SSG) $100 BAND INSTRUMENT (ANY SCHOOL-OWNED) $100 BAND UNIFORM - Rental – (REQUIRED) $100 FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES (YEAR) $10 DANCE LEVEL I (SEMESTER) $30 DANCE LEVEL I (YEAR) $60 FACS: FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (YEAR) $30 FACS: FOOD AND NUTRITION (SEMESTER) $25 HOMEWOOD CITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION $ J R O T C - AEROSPACE SCIENCE $10 PTO CLASSROOM GRANT DONATION $30 PTO CLASSROOM GRANT DONATION $50 PTO CLASSROOM GRANT DONATION $_______ PTO FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $15

HOMECOMING T-SHIRT $20 CLASS DONATION (FOR HOMECOMING SUPPLIES) $ STRETCH & STRENGTHEN $10 YEARBOOK $70 OTHER: $ TOTAL PAYMENT $

ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A BOOK LOCKER. THE STUDENT PLANNER IS INCLUDED IN COST OF THE BOOK LOCKER.

COST AND DONATIONS ARE TO BE PAID AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Due to cost and/or class schedule changes, it is

highly recommended checks be written for

the exact amount at the time of registration.

Please DO NOT write checks beforehand.

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Grades 10-12 Cost List 2018-2019

ATHLETICS FEE $30 ATHLETIC STUDENT PASS $75 STUDENT RESOURCE FEE (REQUIRED: BOOK LOCKER, PLANNER, POSTAGE) $25 PE LOCKER (PE, LIFE, OR INCORPORATED) $15 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY $35 CHEMISTRY $10 AP CLASS: ART (2D DESIGN STUDIO OR DRAWING) $100 AP CLASS: CALCULUS OR STATISTICS $20 AP CLASS: ENGLISH $20 AP CLASS: PSYCHOLOGY $20 AP CLASS: SCIENCES (Per Class) $20 AP CLASS: SOCIAL STUDIES (Per Class) $20 AP CLASS: WORLD LANGUAGES $20 PRE-AP COURSES: ENGLISH $20 MATH TEAM $25 WORLD LANGUAGE $20

ART II $25 ART III $25 VISUAL DESIGN (PHOTOGRAPHY) $50 BAND GENERAL-ALL BAND, COLOR GUARD, SSG $100 BAND INSTRUMENT -ANY SCHOOL-OWNED $100 BAND UNIFORM – RENTAL - REQUIRED $100 COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES $25 FUNDAMENTALS OF CULINARY ARTS (SEMESTER) $25 BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS (SEMESTER) $25 FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH $10 & MEDICAL SCIENCES (YEAR) DANCE LEVEL I (SEMESTER) $30 DANCE LEVEL I & II (YEAR) $60 DRIVER EDUCATION $30

FACS: FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (YEAR) $30 FACS: FASHION DESIGN (YEAR) $30 FACS: FOOD AND NUTRITION (SEMESTER) $25

HOMEWOOD CITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION $______

J R O T C - AEROSPACE SCIENCE I, II, III, or IV $10 PARKING DECALS (11th & 12th GRADES ONLY) $35 PTO CLASSROOM GRANT DONATION $30

PTO CLASSROOM GRANT DONATION $50 PTO CLASSROOM GRANT DONATION $______

PTO FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $15 HOMECOMING T-SHIRT $20 CLASS DONATION (FOR HOMECOMING SUPPLIES) $______ SR. FEES (DUES, TRANSCRIPT & TSHIRT– REQUIRED) $65 SR. YEARBOOK AD – FULL PAGE $200 SR. YEARBOOK AD – HALF PAGE $150 STRETCH & STRENGTHEN $10

TECH THEATRE $25 ACTING: I – IV (per class) $25

YEARBOOK $70 OTHER: $______

TOTAL PAYMENT $______________

ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A BOOK LOCKER. THE STUDENT PLANNER IS INCLUDED IN COST OF THE BOOK LOCKER.

COST AND DONATIONS ARE TO BE PAID AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Due to cost and/or class schedule changes, it is

highly recommended checks be written for

the exact amount at the time of registration.

Please DO NOT write checks beforehand.

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E N G L I S H L A N G U A G E A R T S

English 9 200005

Prerequisite: English 8 or Pre-AP English 8 and summer reading assignment

This course involves reading and analyzing great masterpieces of world literature from novels, short stories, non-fiction texts, and plays. This course reviews grammar and usage rules comprehensively as they apply research, composition, and vocabulary skills. Students will model composition in a variety of techniques, including narrative, expository, and argument forms.

Pre-AP English 9 200007 Prerequisite: English 8 or Pre-AP English 8 and summer reading assignment

This advanced course is designed to prepare students for Advanced Placement English. Students learn to recognize various literary elements and techniques as they read critically. Students will complete a variety of projects based on other assigned readings. Emphasis on grammar provides excellent preparation for writing. Instruction in essay structure and style helps students with organization and expression. Vocabulary usage and spelling are studied for enrichment and mastery. See Cost List.

English 10 200009aa

Prerequisite: English 9 or Pre-AP English 9 and summer reading assignment

Students will develop reading, writing, and speaking skills using standard English and appropriate vocabulary, which will help prepare them for the PSAT and the state-mandated ASPIRE. Students will read various genres from early American literature and world influences. They will speak effectively in presentations and class discussions, write in a variety of modes, and complete a research project and presentation.

Pre-AP English - Grade 10 200011 Prerequisite: English 9 or Pre-AP English 9 and summer reading assignment

This advanced course is designed to prepare students for Advanced Placement English. Students read and write extensively and critically. The study of grammar, composition, early American literature up to 1900, and world literature that influenced the development of American literature integrates the four strands of language arts (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). College-level vocabulary is studied in preparation for the PSAT, the state-mandated ASPIRE, and other standardized tests. Students also prepare a research project based on current issues. Students read both fiction and nonfiction as they focus on annotating and analyzing close reading passages. See Cost List.

English 11 200013ab

ZERO Period 200013ac

Prerequisite: English 10 or Pre-AP English 10 and summer reading assignment

Diverse learning experiences assist students in raising their level of proficiency in all four domains of language (reading, writing, listening, and speaking.) The works of

modern American authors are the basis of the literature study in this course. Students read primarily twentieth and twenty-first century American literature, respond to literary selections and participate in group discussions using advanced critical thinking skills. Students continue to develop confidence in their language skills as they prepare for life after high school. Students gain a deeper understanding of America’s diversity, heritage, and their place in the modern world.

AP Language & Composition - GRADE 11 200016

Prerequisite: Pre-AP English 10 (or English 10) and summer reading assignment

The Advanced Placement English Language and Composition course is a college-level course that follows the guidelines set forth by the College Board. This course has a heavy emphasis on writing; therefore, prior to enrolling in the course, students should have a firm grasp of English grammar and mechanics skills. AP English Language students write multiple argument, rhetorical analysis, and /or synthesis essays each month. AP English Language students read (independently) approximately one hundred pages a week from a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction texts, including works for mature readers. AP English Language students are also expected to engage in weekly discussion of the readings and to communicate their ideas effectively with their peers in whole group, small group, and online settings. According to the College Board, the purpose of this course is “to enable students to read complex texts with understanding and to write prose of sufficient richness and complexity to communicate effectively with mature readers. Because of the advanced nature of this course, the HHS English department strongly recommends that prospective AP English Language students have successfully completed tenth grade Pre-AP English. See Cost List.

English 12 200017aa

English 12 - ZERO Period 200017ab

Prerequisite: English 11 or AP Language and Composition and summer reading assignment

British literature from Anglo-Saxon time to the modern era is the foundation of this course. Students will read teacher-selected classics as well as self-selected fiction and nonfiction works to supplement assignments. Students will focus on honing their reading, writing, and communication skills to prepare for college or career after graduation. Students will be expected to apply their critical thinking and research skills within each unit.

AP Literature & Composition - GRADE 12 200020

AP Literature & Composition - ZERO Period 00020aa

Prerequisite: English 11 or AP Language and Composition and summer reading assignment

The Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition course is a college-level course that follows the guidelines set forth by the College Board; “The course engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to

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provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers.” AP English Literature students write multiple literary analysis essays each month, read (independently) approximately one hundred pages a week from a wide variety of fictional texts (poems, short stories, novels, and plays - including works for mature readers), and

engage in weekly discussions of the readings. Because of the advanced nature of this course, the English department strongly recommends that students have experience in high school Advanced Placement English Language (11) before enrolling. See Cost List.

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M A T H E M A T I C S

All students are required to take a math course each year while enrolled at Homewood High School. Please see the tables on the

following pages that show options for math course sequences. Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement Math Courses

may be integrated into this sequence as appropriate.

Algebra I 210005

Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra Algebra I is a formal, in-depth study of algebraic concepts and the real number system. Emphasis is placed on algebraic properties and operations needed to solve complex equations. This course focuses on the useful application of course content and on the development of student understanding of central concepts. Because of its importance in the development of mathematical empowerment, Algebra I is a diploma requirement for all students. Students must have a scientific calculator (TI-30XIIS recommended) in class everyday.

Geometry 9th Grade 210010aa

Geometry 10-12 Grade 210010 Prerequisite: Algebra I Geometry provides students with knowledge about shapes and properties and assists with the development of spatial sense, critical for further study in mathematics and for everyday life. Because of its importance in the development of mathematical empowerment, this course is required for all students. This course includes consistent use of algebra to reinforce the skills and concepts developed in the Algebra I course. Course work provides an excellent context for developing students’ abilities to reason and write proofs. Problem solving skills in the development of geometric concepts are integrated throughout the course. Trigonometry is included to prepare students for development of circular function trigonometry in later courses. Students must have a scientific calculator (TI-30XIIS recommended) in class everyday.

Pre-AP Geometry Math Team 210012aa

Prerequisite: 8th grade Algebra I Math team or 8th Grade Algebra I This is a very advanced course designed to prepare students for success as a member of the math team as well as future Pre-AP Math Team courses and AP Calculus. This class will teach geometry concepts in much more depth and at an extremely accelerated rate, incorporating advanced concepts found in math team competitions throughout the year. Students are expected to attend math team competitions throughout the year. This course is designed for a student who has taken the Algebra I Math Team course, who wants to be a successful math team competitor, who is willing to manage a very increased workload, and who desires to learn geometry above and beyond the state and national required standards. See Cost List. Algebraic Connections 210015

Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry Algebraic Connections is a course that provides students with a bridge to courses beyond the level of Algebra I and geometry. It is designed for students who

need additional mathematical experiences and a review of algebra concepts prior to enrollment in Algebra II, with or without Trigonometry. This course integrates topics from algebra, and geometry, and incorporates calculator practice to equip students with skills they will use in the next level of math. The course briefly addresses real world application in finance to empower students to make responsible financial and economic decisions. Students must have a scientific calculator (TI-30XIIS recommended) in class everyday. (NCAA does NOT award credit for this course.)

Algebra II with Trigonometry 210017 Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry Algebra II with Trigonometry is designed to extend an advanced math student’s algebraic knowledge of quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational functions and the use of probability to solve real-life problems. It also provides an in-depth study of trigonometry that will allow a student to pursue higher-level math courses such as Pre-calculus. Credit cannot be awarded for both Algebra II with Trigonometry and Algebra II without Trigonometry. Students must have a scientific calculator (TI-30XIIS recommended) in class everyday.

Algebra II without Trigonometry 210016 Prerequisite: Algebra I; Geometry and Algebraic Connections Algebra II is an extension of the study of the real number system started in Algebra I. This extended study focuses on quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational functions and the use of probability to solve real-life problems. This course is a senior-level course. Credit cannot be awarded for both Algebra II with Trigonometry and Algebra II without Trigonometry. Students must have a scientific calculator (TI-30XIIS recommended) in class everyday.

Analytical Mathematics 210034

Analytical Mathematics - ZERO Period 210034aa Prerequisite: Algebra II with Trigonometry Analytical Mathematics is a course designed for students who have successfully completed the Algebra II with Trigonometry course. Linear algebra, logic, vectors, and matrices are topics that are given more in-depth coverage than in previous courses. Application-based problem solving is an integral part of this course. Students must have a scientific calculator (TI-30XIIS recommended) in class everyday.

Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig Math Team 210017aa Prerequisite: Geometry or Pre-AP Geometry Math Team and complete summer assignment This is a very advanced course designed to prepare students for success in Pre-AP Pre-Calculus Math Team as well as AP Calculus. This class will teach Algebra II concepts much more in depth and at a very accelerated rate, incorporating advanced concepts

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found in math team competitions throughout the year. Students are expected to attend math team competitions throughout the year, complete a summer reading/problem assignment and after-school practice may be a part of the program. This course is designed for a student who has taken Pre-AP Geometry Math Team course, who wants to be a successful math team competitor, who is willing to manage a very increased workload, and who desires to learn Algebra II above and beyond the state and national required standards. A graphing calculator TI-NSPIRE is highly recommended. See Cost List.

Pre-calculus 210020

Pre-calculus-ZERO Period 210020ac Prerequisite: Algebra II with Trigonometry Pre-calculus is designed for those students who successfully completed Algebra II with Trigonometry. This curriculum includes an expanded study of conic sections, polynomial, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions, parametric and polar equations, and an introduction of Calculus. The use of graphing calculators will assist with numerical and graphical analysis. A graphing calculator (TI-84 plus or a similar model) is required.

Pre-AP Pre-Calculus Math Team 210020aa Prerequisite: Pre-AP Algebra II with Trigonometry Math Team and complete summer assignment This is a very advanced course designed to prepare students for success in AP Calculus as well as other college math courses. This class will study algebra, functions, polynomials, rational functions, logarithms, systems of equations, matrices, conic sections, sequences and series, polar graphs, vectors, regressions, statistics, probability, trigonometry, limits, derivatives, and a plethora of mathematical concepts found in math team competitions in increased depth and at a very accelerated rate. Students are expected to attend math team competitions throughout the year, complete a summer reading/problem assignment and after-school practice may be a part of the program. This course is designed for a student who has taken Pre-AP Algebra II Math Team course, who wants to be a successful math team competitor, who is willing to manage a very increased workload, and who desires to

learn Pre-Calculus above and beyond the state and national required standards. A graphing calculator is required, the TI-NSPIRE CX is highly recommended. See Cost List.

Calculus 210023

Calculus – ZERO Period 210023aa Prerequisite: Pre-calculus This college preparatory course will cover Differential and Integral Calculus concepts. A graphing calculator (TI-84 or a similar model) is strongly recommended.

Advanced Placement Statistics 210027 Prerequisite: Algebra II with Trigonometry This college-level course will cover major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data determined by the College Board. Students will take the AP Statistics examination in May to determine possible college credit for statistics. The TI-84 plus or TI-NSPIRE graphing calculator is required. See Cost List.

Advanced Placement Calculus AB 210025 Prerequisite: Pre-calculus This college-level course will cover the differential and integral calculus determined by the College Board. Students will take the AP Calculus AB examination in May to determine possible college credit for calculus. A graphing calculator is required, the TI-INSPIRE CX is highly recommended. See Cost List.

Advanced Placement Calculus BC 210026 Prerequisite: Pre-calculus and complete summer assignment This college-level course will cover Differential and Integral Calculus sequences and series, parametric and polar topics as determined by the College Board. Students will take the AP Calculus examination in May to determine possible college credit for calculus. This exam gives the student the opportunity to receive more college credit than the AP Calculus AB exam. Students are expected to study and complete a summer reading packet. A graphing calculator (The TI-INSPIRE CX is highly recommended. See Cost List.

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Homewood High School Math Course Sequence

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 5 Option 6

9th Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I

10th Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry

11th Algebraic

Connections Algebraic

Connections Algebra II with Trigonometry

Algebra II with Trigonometry

Algebra II with Trigonometry

12th Algebra II without

Trig Algebra II with Trigonometry

Analytical Math Pre-Calculus AP Statistics

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8

9th Geometry 9

Geometry 9

Geometry 9 Geometry 9 Geometry 9 Geometry 9 Geometry 9 Geometry 9

10th Algebraic

Connections Algebraic

Connections Algebraic

Connections Algebraic

Connections

Algebra II with

Trigonometry

Algebra II with

Trigonometry

Algebra II with

Trigonometry

Algebra II with

Trigonometry

11th Algebra II

with Trigonometry

Algebra II with

Trigonometry

Algebra II with

Trigonometry

Algebra II with

Trigonometry Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus

12th Analytical

Math

*Computer Science

Principles Pre-Calculus AP Statistics

Analytical Math

*Computer Science

Principles

Calculus or

AP Calculus AP Statistics

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8 Option 9 Option 10

9th Pre-AP Geo MT

Pre-AP Geo MT

Pre-AP Geo MT

Pre-AP Geo MT

Pre-AP Geo MT

Pre-AP Geo MT

Pre-AP Geo MT

Pre-AP Geo MT

Pre-AP Geo MT

Pre-AP Geo MT

10th Algebra II

with Trigonometry

Algebra II with

Trigonometry

Algebra II with

Trigonometry

Algebra II with

Trigonometry

Pre-AP Algebra II

MT

Pre-AP Algebra II

MT

Pre-AP Algebra II

MT

Pre-AP Algebra II

MT

Pre-AP Algebra II

MT

Pre-AP Algebra II

MT

11th Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus

Pre-AP Pre-

Calculus MT

Pre-Calculus

Pre-Calculus Pre-AP

Pre-Calculus MT

12th Analytical

Math

*Computer Science

Principles AP Statistics

Calculus or

AP Calculus

*Computer Science

Principles

Analytical Math

*Computer Science

Principles

AP Statistics

Calculus or AP Calculus

Calculus or AP Calculus

* Students must have 4 math credits posted to transcript prior to enrolling in Computer Science

Principles as a senior, elective math course.

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S C I E N C E S The Homewood High School Science Department strongly recommends that biology and chemistry be taken prior to enrolling in any

AP science class. Students must take a science course each year.

Biology 220011 Prerequisite: None Biology provides students with experiences that support the basic concepts and principles of life science. The content includes scientific method, scientific measurement, laboratory safety and use of laboratory apparatus, cellular biology, genetics, evolution, biological classification, microbiology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, botany, and ecology. This is a required science course for the 9th Grade. Physical Science 220051 Prerequisite: Biology Physical Science is a survey course emphasizing the concepts taught in chemistry and physics. The studies of matter, mechanics, heat, energy, light and magnetism are emphasized. Chemical concepts relating to the physical and chemical interaction of matter are also covered. This course includes the demonstrations of concepts and related lab activities. Algebra I is needed for successful completion of this course. Physical Science is a preparatory class for chemistry and physics. This course satisfies the physical science requirement for a Homewood High School Diploma. Chemistry 220061 Prerequisite: Grades 10 - 12; Biology and prior or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II with Trigonometry Chemistry is a course dealing with the investigation of the properties, composition, and structure of matter; the changes that occur in matter; and the energy involved in these changes. The content includes classification and structure of matter, atomic theory, periodic table, bonding, chemical formulas, chemical reactions and balanced equations, behavior of gases, and acids, bases, and salts. This course satisfies the physical science requirement for a Homewood High School Diploma. See Cost List.

Physics 220071

Prerequisite: Grades 10 - 12; Biology; completion of Algebra II w/Trig strongly encouraged or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II w/Trig Physics is a course dealing with the foundations of energy processes in nature. The content includes scientific mea-surement and problem solving, mechanics, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and other concepts. This course satisfies the physical science requirement for a Homewood High School Diploma. Human Anatomy and Physiology 220026

Human Anatomy and Physiology - ZERO Period 220026aa Prerequisite: Grades 11 - 12; Biology; Chemistry Human Anatomy and Physiology is an advanced course in biological science dealing with the structure and function of each mammalian body system. The content includes anatomical terminology, metabolic processes, cells and tissues, and the systems of the body including skeletal, integumentary, muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive. Through several required

dissections, students will demonstrate their mastery of course content. A lab fee is required for this course. See Cost List.

Earth and Space Science 220081aa Prerequisite: Grades 11 - 12; Biology and a physical science This is a general survey course of astronomy, geology, meteorology, and hydrology. The future challenges and technologies required for space exploration are studied. The course is taught to encourage students to make informed decisions using critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, utilize appropriate technology, and apply knowledge and skills learned to practical questions and problems. Students are to learn theories and discoveries of significant persons and to put these into a historical perspective. There is no fee but students may be required to purchase outside reading material. Environmental Science 220029aa

Environmental Science – ZERO Period 220029ad Prerequisite: Grades 11 - 12; Biology and a physical science Environmental Science is a life science course that emphasizes the study of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, environmental issues, and sources and control of pollution. The content includes energy flow, ecosystems, biomes, native flora and fauna, pollution, and environmental law. The course will provide students with an understanding of the interrelationships with the natural world and the identification and analysis of environmental problems that are both natural and human made.

Advanced Placement Biology 220014 Prerequisite: Grades 11 - 12; Biology; Chemistry This college level course is designed to be the equivalent of a general biology course usually taken during the first college year of a science major/pre-med major. The content includes molecules and cells, cellular genetics, heredity, molecular genetics, evolution, structure and function of plants and animals, and ecology. See Cost List. Advanced Placement Chemistry 220064 Prerequisite: Grades 11 - 12; Biology; Chemistry; previous or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II with Trigonometry This college level course is a rigorous and challenging course designed to be the equivalent of a general chemistry course taken in college. The content includes atomic theory and structure, bonding, gases, liquids and solids, solutions, reaction types, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, and descriptive chemistry. **Coursework will begin the summer prior to the school year for which student is registered. See Cost List. Advanced Placement Environmental Science 220032 Prerequisite: Grades 11-12; Biology; Chemistry AP environmental science is an interdisciplinary course exploring the complex relationships between humans and ecosystems. Conservation biology, social science,

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and environmental ethics will be introduced to illuminate contemporary environmental issues (specific topics will vary). The course will facilitate critical questioning about the proper relationship between humans and the natural world, while providing an introduction to the field of environmental studies. This course will provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Coursework begins the summer prior to the school year

for which the student is registered. See Cost List.

AP Physics 1 220057 Prerequisite: Grades 10 – 12; Biology; prior or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II with Trigonometry This course is the equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course emphasizes a deep conceptual understanding of physics knowledge and problem solving. It is assumed that the student is familiar with some algebra and trigonometry. The course covers Newtonian mechanics, energy, mechanical waves and sound, and electric circuits. See Cost List.

AP Physics 2 220058 Prerequisite: AP Physics I; prior or concurrent enrollment in Pre-Calculus This course is the equivalent to a second semester college physics course on algebra and trig-based physics. The course emphasizes a deep conceptual understanding of physics knowledge and problem solving. It is assumed that the student is familiar with algebra and trigonometry. This course covers principles of fluids, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, and topics in modern physics. AP Physics C-Mechanics: Elec. & Magn. 220075aa Prerequisite: AP Physics I; prior or concurrent enrollment in Calculus This college level course is a calculus based physics course equivalent to an entire year of engineering level college physics. Topics include kinematics, Newton’s Laws, energy, momentum and rotation as well as circuits, electrostatics, Gauss’s Law, capacitors and dialectrics, magnetostatics, and electromagnetic induction. This course is especially rigorous due to the pace of instruction and the difficulty of the subject material and is recommended for students preparing for future science related careers. See Cost List.

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S O C I A L S T U D I E S

World History 230013

Prerequisite: Grade 9 World History and Geography since 1500 expands students' ability to think critically about the various forces that combined to shape the modern world. Since critical thinking and analysis are important in this course, asking questions about societies and comparing civilizations over time are essential. Through historical inquiry, students move beyond a focus on world history and geography as disjointed factual detail to an understanding and appreciation of history as an exciting story of people much like themselves at other times and places. This is a required social studies course for the 9th grade.

Early United States History 230016aa

Prerequisite: Grade 10 and World History United States History and Geography to 1877 focuses on critical issues and events that encompass historic, geographic, economic, and political literacy. It is aimed at producing responsible citizens who have the ability to make informed decisions. The integration of disciplines--history, geography, economics, and government together with American literature--is necessary to show relationships, to present accurate and meaningful content, and to interpret past and present events and conditions. Concepts related to Alabama's history and geography are included in this chronological study of U.S. History. This is a required social studies course for the 10th grade.

Modern United States History 230019 Prerequisite: Grade 11 and Early U.S. History United States History and Geography: 1877 to present continues the study of United States History from the 10th grade course. The eleventh grade course focuses on twentieth century America. Knowledge and understanding gained during previous years of study provide a foundation for the critical analysis required in this course. This is a required social studies course for the 11th grade, unless AP US History is taken.

AP United States History 230022 Prerequisite: Grades 10 -12 Advanced Placement United States History is designed for an in-depth, college-level survey of American political, economic, and social trends from the Age of Exploration to the present. Special emphasis will be given to writing essays on historical topics. Strong reading and writing skills are vital for success in this class. This course may be taken prior to A.P. European History in lieu of Early and Modern United States History. Students who complete this course must take AP European History as a junior. See Cost List.

AP European History 230029 Prerequisite: Grades 11-12, AP U.S. History or Early U.S. History; The purpose of this college level course is to provide students the opportunity to develop the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal with the problems, content, and materials of European historic development from the Renaissance to the present. The material is organized around political/diplomatic, cultural/intellectual, and economic/social themes, allowing the study of a wide variety of topics including conflicts, art, philosophy, demographics, religion, and theories of government as well as many other relevant topics. This class also emphasizes analyzing primary source documents and creating well-supported essays. Students take the AP examination in

May to determine possible college credit for European History. This course may be taken as a junior or senior elective or it may be taken as a required course following A.P. United States History for one Social Studies credit in lieu of Early or Modern United States History. See Cost List.

American Government 230041aa Prerequisite: Grade 12 and Modern U.S. History American Government focuses on the structure and operation of the national government. Students will read and analyze U.S. foundational documents, supreme course cases and other texts to gain an understanding of the form and function of the national government. The roles and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy, including participation at the state and local level, will be emphasized. Students will develop public policy and participate in a simulation of the legislative process while examining contemporary policy issues. An emphasis will be placed on current events as they relate to the structure and operation for the government. This is a required social studies course for the 12th grade. This is a semester course.

Economics 230051aa Prerequisite: Grade 12 and Modern U.S. History Economics includes the study of the workings and institutions of modern-day economic systems. The study of economics includes the use and interpretation of charts, graphs, tables, and other expressions of statistical data. Topics studied include: Basic Economic Concepts, Supply and Demand, Business and Labor Relations, Monetary and Fiscal Policy, government taxing and spending, and a Comparison of World Economic Systems. Students examine topics in personal finance. This is a required social studies course for the 12th grade. This is a semester course.

AP Macroeconomics 230053aa

Prerequisite: Grade 12 and Modern U.S. History or its equivalent AP Macroeconomics emphasizes economic principles as applied to the economy as a whole. This includes college-level course analysis of national income and its components, economic indicators, inflation and unemployment, money and banking, stabilization policies, and the United States and world trade. This is a .5 credit course that must be paired with AP United States Government. See Cost List.

AP United States Government and Politics 230047 Prerequisite: Grade 12 and Modern U.S. History or its equivalent; Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics is a college-level introduction to key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students will read and analyze U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other text and visuals to gain an understating of the relationships and interactions between political institutions and behavior. Extensive, careful reading is required. This is a .5 credit course that must be paired with AP Macroeconomics. See Cost List. * AP Macroeconomics and AP United States Government must be taken together. Both courses will be taught together during one class period over an entire school year. Students wanting to take only one of the courses should speak directly to their counselor for additional questions.

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Homewood High School Social Studies Course Sequence

Option 1

Option 2

9th

World History World History

10th AP U.S. History Early U.S. History

11th AP European (Required) Modern U.S. History

12th

Government/Economics or

AP Government/ AP Macroeconomics

Government/Economics or

AP Government/ AP Macroeconomics

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W O R L D L A N G U A G E S

French I 270023 Prerequisite: None This introductory course stresses all four components of language acquisition – reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students are introduced to formulaic conversational expressions and thematic vocabulary. In order to obtain proficiency, students will learn the foundations of French grammar. This class is cumulative, and students are expected to review frequently in order to build greater fluency. Both oral and written assessments are given.

French II 270024 Prerequisite: French I French II continues to emphasize the four components of language acquisition – reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will develop their fluency in each of these areas by learning and applying more advanced grammatical structures and vocabulary. As in French I, this class is cumulative, and students are expected to review frequently. Both oral and written assessments are given in the context of real-life scenarios.

Pre-Advanced Placement French III 270025 Prerequisite: French II This advanced course is designed to prepare students for Advanced Placement French. The purpose of this course is to master and expand the skills previously acquired by the students. In addition to learning advanced grammar skills, students will study the cultures of the major Francophone regions of the world. Students will work on building vocabulary, developing reading comprehension skills, and attaining oral proficiency as they study literature, music, art, and films from these Francophone areas. See Cost List.

AP French Language & Culture 270027 Prerequisite: Pre-AP French III This college-level course will develop proficiency in the four primary language skills – speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students are expected to speak French at all times. Picture stories, situation cards, and audio recordings will provide additional oral practice. Selected listening comprehension activities will expose advanced placement students to different native speakers. Selected readings from various sources will be required on a weekly basis, in addition to biweekly written compositions. Advanced placement students must demonstrate high levels of maturity, specifically in regards to time management. See Cost List.

Latin I 270111 Prerequisite: None Students will develop an introductory level ability to read and understand the Latin language. Through reading, writing, and translating to Latin, students will acquire knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary. Latin readings will be set in context with explorations of Greco-Roman mythology, Roman history and daily life in ancient Rome.

Latin II 270112 Prerequisite: Latin I Students will continue improving their ability to read and understand the Latin language. Through reading, writing, and translating to the Latin language, students will expand their knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary. Students will read a survey of Latin literature as an introduction to the authors and genres of Latin prose and poetry both classical and medieval. Class activities will focus on acquiring reading strategies that enable students to bridge the gap from modified to original Latin passages.

Pre-Advanced Placement Latin III 270113 Prerequisite: Latin II Students will strengthen their knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary through extensive readings from original texts. Students will read original prose and poetry from classical Rome and post-classical authors. Prose readings will include Cicero’s letters and philosophical works. Poetry readings will potentially include selections from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, as well as the works of Catullus, Vergil and other authors. From these readings students will draw connections between Roman literature and its resonances in the literature, art, and history of Western civilization. See Cost List.

Advanced Placement Latin 270114

Prerequisite: Latin III In this college-level course, students will refine their skills in reading and translating classical Latin through study of Caesar’s De Bello Tallico Vergil’s Aeneid. Writing assignments and class discussion will focus on interpretation and analysis of the Aeneid in the original Latin and in English translation. Class time will include practicing sight-reading, reviewing advanced Latin grammar and discovering the poetic, rhetorical, and syntactic conventions of Caesarian and Vergilian writing. The class compares and contrasts the authors’ styles, aims, and rhetoric within their historical and literary context. See Cost List. Spanish I 270153 Prerequisite: None Spanish I is a cumulative course that introduces the language to students and builds the grammatical and conversational foundation for future language study. Methods for memorization and language acquisition are presented. The language is presented and practiced through all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students also study culture of Spanish-speaking countries.

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Spanish II 270154 Prerequisite: Spanish I Spanish II is a cumulative course that continues the study of language begun in previous classes. More opportunities to develop conversational ability are given so that students may learn to function effectively with the spoken language. Grammatical study is reviewed and expanded. The study of Hispanic literature written in Spanish is begun. The language is presented through all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. This course proceeds at a faster pace than Spanish I. Pre-AP Spanish III 270155 Prerequisite: Spanish II Pre-AP Spanish is an advanced course in which the student becomes prepared for Advanced Placement Spanish. The purpose of this course is to master and expand the skills previously acquired by the students. The contents will include expansion of vocabulary and conversational skills through discussions based on selected readings. Analyzing reading selections will strengthen the student’s acquisition of grammatical concepts. Intensive study of Spanish subjunctive is included. Contemporary vocabulary will stress activities that are important to everyday life of Spanish speaking people. See Cost List.

AP Spanish Language & Culture 270157

AP Spanish Language & Culture – ZERO Period 270157aa

Prerequisite: Pre-AP Spanish III This college-level course expands the Spanish language skills previously acquired by the student. The content will include more advanced language structures and idiomatic expressions, with emphasis on conversational skills. There should be additional growth in vocabulary and writing for practical purposes. Reading selections will be varied. The content will include that of the Advanced Placement Program. See Cost List.

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C A R E E R - R E A D Y C O U R S E S It is the belief of HHS that all students should experience an education that is responsive to their talents and interests. This may include enrollment in career-technical courses, career ready courses, or courses offered online.

Career Preparedness Prerequisite: Required of all freshmen. The Career Preparedness course focuses on three integrated areas of instruction—academic planning and career development, financial literacy, and technology. Mastery of the content standards provides a strong foundation for student acquisition of the skills, attitudes, and knowledge that empowers students to achieve success academically, professionally, and personally. As a part of this course, students must pass a computer literacy proficiency test that is administered starting the summer before the ninth grade year. Students are encouraged to fulfill this obligation as early as possible. This course is a requirement for graduation for all students entering ninth grade in 2013-2014 and later. It is taught in a blended online and face-to-face format. This is a one credit course taught for one semester. Scheduling Options for Career Preparedness As a semester course during the regular school day 400025

The material for this course is delivered primarily through digital methods and students should expect to spend time outside of the regular school day to complete all assignments. Students will meet with a teacher face-to-face during a regular class period each day. This is a semester course, but students will work to obtain one full credit.

Taken during early bird from 7:20AM – 7:45AM, Tuesdays – Thursdays for one semester 802209bd

This class meets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 7:20 am until 7:45 am. A large amount of the content is delivered via online methods, and students will be responsible for completing a majority of these assignments outside of class time. This option is for students with the ability to pace themselves and the self-discipline to complete assignments independently. This is a semester course, but students will work to obtain one full credit.

Street Law 802209al Prerequisites: Grades 9 –12 This course is intended for any student interested in pursuing a career in law, criminal justice, business, or maybe a student who is interested in the legal system. This course is designed to acquaint students with basic legal principles common to business and personal activities. It provides an overview of criminal, civic contract, and consumer law. Topics include: evaluating contracts, purchasing appropriate insurance, and interpreting state and federal criminal law. This is a semester course. Fundamentals of Culinary Arts 802209ai

Prerequisite: Grades 11-12 This course is designed for students who are interested in becoming a chef, baker, pastry artist, or restaurant owner and like to cook. The course will introduce students to basic food production, management, and service activities that will prepare students for working in the kitchen or managing a restaurant. Topics to be covered include: sanitation, safety, basic food preparation, food presentation, mathematics, and communication. This is a semester course. See Cost List. Baking and Pastry Arts 802209aj

Prerequisite: Grades 11-12 This course is designed to expose students to the world of pastry and confections. This class will focus on classic baking techniques and skills, covering everything from cakes, breads, pies, and more. This class will look at what is currently trending in the pastry and baking world and apply these trends in the cooking lab. This is a semester course. See Cost List. Fund. of Health & Medical Sciences 802209an Prerequisite: Grades 10-12 This course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a medical career to become a veterinarian, veterinarian technician, dental assistant, nurse, nursing assistant, pharmacist, pharmacy technician, physical therapist, athletic trainer, doctor, or a career in emergency services. This class introduces students to a wide range of careers in the medical and healthcare industry. Topics to be covered include: safety laws, medical terminology, communication skills, legal implications, technical skills, and financial literacy. Students who are planning to pursue careers in this field or are undecided regarding what they want to pursue after graduation, may use this opportunity to gain some knowledge and experience in an industry where many jobs are available. This course does not satisfy the diploma requirement for Health. See Cost List.

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HUMAN SERVICES: FASHION PROGRAM These are state-approved Career and Technical Education Courses

Family and Consumer Sciences 510004

Prerequisite: Grades 9-12 This course content provides opportunities for students to explore the core content included in the Family Studies and Community Services; Early Childhood Development; Fashion; Interior Design; Food, Wellness, and Dietetics; and Consumer Sciences pathways. Major topics are marriage and family life, parenting and care giving, consumer sciences, apparel, housing, food and nutrition, and technology and careers. Students will have the opportunity to earn a course-specific credential and affiliate with the student organization of this course. See Cost List. Fashion Merchandising 410015

Prerequisite: Grades 10-12; Family and Consumer Science is a strongly suggested prerequisite Fashion Design is a one-credit course designed for students interested in fashion, fashion design, and apparel and textile design technology. Content provides opportunities for students to explore historic costumes, research current fashion styles and trends, analyze fibers and textiles, design clothing and accessories, utilize technology in fashion design, and explore career options in apparel and textile industries. See Cost List Event Planning 500015

Prerequisite: None This is a one-credit course taught in grades 9-12. Students will learn to organize and plan all aspects of business and social events including the food, location, and décor associated with hiring an event planner. Concepts taught in the course to meet the needs of clients include planning for the event with activities, establishing a budget, determining the theme, planning the guest list, determining the location, developing an event plan schedule, planning transportation needs, training of staff, staging the event, calculating room and space requirements, providing necessary technology and equipment, planning food and beverage services, securing entertainment, understanding legal issues in event planning, and conducting post-evaluations of events. Students demonstrate leadership characteristics and make decisions based on integrating knowledge of financial, human resources, promotion, and event management principals. Students are prepared for various career opportunities in event planning. Food and Nutrition 510012

Prerequisite: Grades 9-12; Family and Consumer Sciences (including at Grade 8) Topics for this course include the impact of daily nutrition and wellness practices as long-term health and wellness; physical, social, and psychological aspects of healthy nutrition and wellness choices; and selection and preparation of nutritious meals and snacks based on the recommendation of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Content includes: Dietary Guidelines and Food Guide Pyramid; safety, sanitation, storage, and recycling processes and issues associated with nutrition and wellness; impacts of science and technology on nutrition and wellness issues; and nutrition and wellness career paths. Students will have the opportunity to earn a course-specific credential and affiliate with the student organization for this course. This is a semester course. See Cost List.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION These are state-approved Career and Technical Education Courses

Business Technology Applications 450006

Prerequisite: Grades 9-12 Business Technology Applications is a one-credit foundation course designed to assist students in developing technological proficiencies in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, communications, internet use, ethics, and careers using technology applications. Simulations and projects promoting teamwork, leadership, and workplace skills offer further opportunities for application of knowledge and skills. Accounting 470012

Prerequisite: Grades 10-12 Accounting is a one-credit course designed to help students understand the basic principles of the accounting cycle. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to basic financial accounting, including analyzing and recording business transactions preparing and interpreting financial statements, demonstrating generally accepted accounting principles, and performing banking and payroll activities. Management 480012

Prerequisite: Grades 10-12 Principles Management Principles is a half-credit course designed to provide students with an understanding of the organizational functions of businesses, including quality concepts, project management, and problem solving. Topics include analyzing functions of management examining leadership styles, and reviewing organizational structures. For a half-credit course, content standards 1, 2, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 must be included. This is a semester course.

CAREER-TECHNICAL COURSES

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Work-Based Learning 400122/400133 Prerequisites: Career Preparedness; must meet all requirements listed below Grade Level: Rising Junior or Senior Work-Based Learning (WBL) is a college and career preparatory program that provides an opportunity for students to gain experiences through internships or apprenticeships. Students can work in a professional business environment or within other organizations, such as non-profits, to gain experience in the field of their interest. Students may choose a work experience related to their post-secondary plans, such as a law firm or engineering firm. Student work experiences can be paid or non-paid. WBL students will be required to meet with the WBL coordinator once a week during 5th period. Students may be dismissed after 5th period or 6th period depending on the student’s schedule. Students enrolled in one period of WBL will receive (1) course credit for hours worked. Students enrolled in two periods of WBL will receive (2) course credits. Students are required to work 140 hours for each credit; continuous employment is required throughout the school year. Students must submit an application, teacher recommendations, and interview with the WBL coordinator. School records of attendance, scholastic ability (C average), and discipline will be considered. Students must meet requirements to be approved. Class space is limited.

WORK-BASED LEARNING

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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: JROTC PROGRAM

NOTE: AFJROTC cadets MUST adhere to the standard uniform requirements, fitting standards, and personal grooming standards are not limited to but include: haircuts, no extreme hairstyles, no unnatural hair or nail color, and clean shave in accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance. Cadets should expect to wear their

prescribed AFJROTC uniform at least 1 day per week for the entire school day while a member of the program.

JROTC I: A Journey into Aviation History 480001 Prerequisite: None This is the recommended first course for all new cadets. It is an aviation history course focusing on the development of flight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilizations, then progresses through time to modern day. Throughout the course, there are readings, videos, hands-on activities, and in-text and student workbook exercises to guide in the reinforcement of the materials. Its accompanying course is Leadership I (LE-100). The LE-100 course introduces cadets to the AFJROTC program providing a basis for progression through the rest of the AFJROTC program while instilling elements of good citizenship, character, individual self-control, proper attitude, and respect and leadership principles. Wellness is the third component of the program teaching the importance of a life-long approach to physical fitness, proper nutrition, and mental well-being. See Cost List. JROTC II: The Science of Flight 480002 Prerequisite: None The second year is a science course designed to either acquaint the student with global cultures or to expand upon the aerospace environment, the human requirements of flight, principles of aircraft flight, and the principles of navigation. The culture course studies focuses upon the World’s History, Geography and varying cultures divided into global regions and societies. The alternative aerospace environment course begins with a discussion of the atmosphere and weather then moves to a discussion of the key principals of flight and airmanship. Its accompanying course is Leadership II (LE-200). The LE-200 leadership course introduces cadets to communication, awareness, and leadership interactions, stressing communication skills and cadet corps activities. Wellness is the third component of the program teaching the importance of a life-long approach to physical fitness, proper nutrition, and mental well-being. See Cost List.

JROTC III: The Exploration of Space and An Introduction to Astronomy 480029

Prerequisite: None The third year is a science course that includes The Exploration of Space and an Introduction to Astronomy. The course examines our Earth, the Moon and the planets, the latest advances in space technology, and continuing challenges of space and manned spaceflight. Issues that are critical to travel in the upper atmosphere such as orbits and trajectories, unmanned satellites, space probes, guidance and control systems are explained. Its accompanying course is Leadership III (LE-300). The LE-300 course educates cadets on Life Skills and Career Opportunities, assisting students on deciding which path to take after high school. Information on how to apply for admission to college or to a vocational or technical school is included. Information on how to begin the job search is available to students who decide not to go to college or vocational school. Available also is information about financial planning and how to save, invest, and spend money wisely, as well as how not to get caught in the credit trap. Students are informed about real life issues. Wellness is the third component of the program, teaching the importance of a life-long approach to physical fitness, proper nutrition, and mental well-being. See Cost List. JROTC IV: Mgmt of the Cadet Corps 480030 Prerequisite: None This course presents advanced management techniques, management decisions, management functions of planning, mentoring, and leading fellow cadets. Senior cadets will help plan, coordinate and execute corps activities. Its accompanying course is Leadership IV (LE-400). The LE-400 course discusses the Principals of Management, providing exposure to the fundamentals of personnel and program management. Wellness is the third component of the program, teaching the importance of a life-long approach to physical fitness, proper nutrition, and mental well-being. See Cost List.

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F I N E A R T S

Dance Level I Year-Long 280011 Semester 280011aa Prerequisite: None The purpose of this course is to provide the student with opportunities to experience dance technique in basic dance styles. The course content may include technique and choreographed compositions in Basic Ballet, Jazz, Tap and character or Musical Comedy. The physical requirements of this course enhance motor skill development and improve overall physical fitness. The class is designed to give students a dance vocabulary as well as a dance movement foundation. Students will participate in performances such as, the Holiday Spectacular and/or the Spring Dance Recital. This class may be taken as a semester course or a yearlong course. See Cost List. Dance Level II 280012 Prerequisite: Grades 10 - 12; Dance Level I The purpose of this course is to continue the progression of skill and technique mastery to the next level. The student will learn to perfect expression and increasingly difficult skills in his/her performance. Students will choreograph and teach in new styles of dance. The physical requirements of this course enhance motor skill development and improves overall physical fitness. Students will participate in the Holiday Spectacular and the Spring Dance Recital. There will be a fee for costumes. This class may count for LIFE credit. See Cost List.

Intro to Theatre 280071 Prerequisite: None Objectives covered include: (PRODUCE) Identify basic elements of theatrical training, describe the acting process, and identify basic components of staging a production; (RESPOND) Use appropriate theatre vocabulary and explain artistic choices made collaboratively by a group; (UNDERSTAND) Identify ways the arts influence and are influenced by culture and politics and use theatre skills to communicate ideas from other curriculum areas. There is NO FEE for this course. This is a semester course. Tech Theatre 280079 Prerequisite: None Acting 280077aa Prerequisite: None This class is designed as a more extensive study of acting as established by Intro to Theatre. Objectives covered include: (PRODUCE) Demonstrate use of the body and voice as creative instruments, and analyze scripts (RESPOND) Use various self-evaluation processes and criteria necessary to review a theatrical production; (UNDERSTAND) Explain the impact of social and cultural events on theatre and identify the major periods of theatre history. See Cost List. Acting II 280072ac Prerequisite: Instructor’s Approval This class is designed as a continuation study of acting as established by Acting I. Objectives covered include: (PRODUCE) Create characters, situations, and events

based on personal experience, literature, historic events, or research and demonstrate an understanding of characterization and scene work through a group performance; (RESPOND) Critique theatre productions and describe the impact of audience behavior on cast performances; (UNDERSTAND) Describe the impact history and theatre have upon each other and identify major writers of theatre. This is a semester course, but can be taken consecutively. Acting III 280073ab Prerequisite: Instructor’s Approval This class is designed as a continuation study of acting as established by Acting I and Acting II. Objectives covered include: (PRODUCE) Demonstrate rehearsal techniques; (RESPOND) Analyze classical, contemporary, realistic, and nonrealistic texts to determine character development and analyze a dramatic work to determine its effectiveness regarding intent, structure, and quality; (UNDERSTAND) Analyze a variety of theatrical styles to ascertain basic commonalities. This is a semester course, but can be taken consecutively. Acting IV 280074ad Prerequisite: Instructor’s approval This class is designed as a continuation study of either acting or tech theatre established by the student’s commitment to Theatre Arts throughout their high school tenure. Objectives covered may include: (PRODUCE) Demonstrate knowledge of area studied by taking on a leadership role; (RESPOND) Analyze plays to develop criteria for student’s area of emphasis; (UNDERSTAND) Use self-analysis to describe theatre experiences both past and present. This is a semester course, but can be taken consecutively.

Legacy, Associate and Network Show Choirs are Fine Arts Electives determined by tryouts in the spring. Chamber Choir Year-Long 280051aa

Semester 280052

Prerequisite: None This class is designed to develop young singers’ voices. The group will sing all types of music including: classical, Broadway, pop, and jazz. This class is open to students in all grade levels. This class may be taken as a semester course or a yearlong course. Percussion 280031ac Prerequisite: Grades 9 - 12 During concert season the students perform all percussion parts for the Honor Band, and participate in the Percussion Ensemble. Students are given tasks to master in order to try out for the field percussion instruments they wish to play during marching season, to prepare for solo and ensemble competitions, all-state, and music scholarship auditions. All Honor Percussion students are required to participate in the marching band and are trained in the development of essential motor skills and stamina necessary to march and play marching percussion instruments for the field shows and 2-6 mile parades. See Cost List.

MUSIC

THEATRE ARTS

DANCE

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Symphonic/Marching Band 280031ab Prerequisite: None This course is an instrumental music instruction encompassing marching, concert, and solo and ensemble training as well as intermediate music fundamentals. The physical requirements of this course enhance motor skill development and improve overall physical fitness. Honor, Symphonic and Marching Bands are determined by tryouts in the spring. See Cost List.

Art I 280093 Prerequisite: None Art 1 introduces the elements of art and principles of design. Students will focus on the techniques of line drawing in graphite. Grid drawing will be used to help students develop their ability to draw proportional images. Pre-used-sketchbooks will be provided so students can explore their personal interests. Erasers and paper will be provided. There will also be an introduction to art history. This is a semester course. Art II - Drawing 280094 Prerequisite: Grades 10-12 – Two semester art experience

Art II is a continuation of Art I with the introduction of value drawing. Professional-quality graphite leads of 6B, 4B, 2B, B, HB, and 2H will be used to design 3-D images on a 2-D surface. The elements of art and principles of design will be emphasized while exploring the different media of graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, conte, pastel, and watercolor. Sketchbooks will be provided so students can explore their personal interests. A continuation of art history is explored. All classroom supplies are provided. This is a semester class. See Cost List. Art III 280097ab Prerequisite: Art 1 & 2 Art III is a continuation of Art II. Students will continue their exploration of 3-D design on a 2-D surface. In addition to the media used in Art II, printmaking will be introduced as well as acrylic and/or water based oil painting. The elements of art and principles of design are stressed. Art III is viewed as a pre-AP Drawing or AP 2-D design class. Students are encouraged to independently explore art history production in relationship to their own production interests. All classroom supplies are provided. This is a semester class. See Cost List. Visual Design (Photography) 280100 Prerequisite: Grades 11-12 Students must supply their own digital camera. To succeed in this class, the digital camera must include at least 12 megapixels, zoom, and color balance. Student must also supply their own USB or SD card. Emphasized instruction will include the elements and principles of design, how the camera, composition, and lighting work, and how to use photo editing software. Students will receive basic to advanced instruction, teacher demonstrations, and samples of desired outcome at the beginning of each assignment. The majority of assignments will be shot after school hours. See Cost List. AP Studio Art: 2-D Design Studio 280103 Prerequisite: Art II, Art III, Photography and/or portfolio review, and required equipment This is a college-level course in which students wishing to explore a photography theme in depth are encouraged to AP Studio Art: 2-D Design. Students must demonstrate skill in the areas of composition, design elements, and the

principles of design. Students will continue the deconstruction and recontextualizing of the visual image and develop a body of work that represents an in-depth investigation of their chosen theme. In preparation for the AP exam, digital portfolios are developed and organized over the course of the year. Work done previous years, and outside of art class can also be considered. Portfolios include 5 original best works, 12 concentration images, and 12 breadth images. A written commentary is included to explain the development of the concentration. Students are required to have their own digital cameras and thumb drives for digital storage. Photoshop Elements is used with downloaded images. See Cost List Advanced Placement Studio Art: Drawing 280102 Prerequisite: Art II, Art III, Studio and/or portfolio review, and required equipment This is a college-level course in which students wishing to explore a drawing theme in depth are encouraged to AP Studio Art: Drawing. Students must demonstrate skill in the areas of composition, design elements, and the principles of design. Students will continue the deconstruction and recontextualizing of the visual image and develop a body of work that represents an in-depth investigation of their chosen theme. In preparation for the AP exam, digital portfolios are developed and organized over the course of the year. Work done previous years, and outside of art class can also be considered. Portfolios include 5 original best works, 12 concentration images, and 12 breadth images. A written commentary is included to explain the development of the concentration. Students are required to have their own digital cameras and thumb drives for digital storage. Photoshop Elements is used with downloaded images. See Cost List.

VISUAL ARTS

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E L E C T I V E S

Advanced Placement European History 230032 Prerequisite: Grades 11-12, AP U.S. History or Early U.S. History This college-level course is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal with the problems, content, and materials of European historic development. This is done by focusing on persistent themes and change in history and by applying historical reasoning to seek solutions to contemporary problems. The content will include that determined by the College Board. This course may be taken as an elective or after A.P. United States History for core credit in lieu of Early and Modern United States History. There is a cost for this course. See cost list.

Advanced Placement Statistics 210027aa Prerequisite: Algebra II with Trigonometry This college-level course will cover major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data determined by the College Board. Students will take the AP Statistics examination in May to determine possible college credit for statistics. The TI-84 plus (no similar models recommended) graphing calculator is required. See Cost List.

Advanced Placement Psychology 230072

Advanced Placement Psychology - ZERO Period 230072aa Prerequisite: Grades 10 – 12 This college-level course is designed to introduce students to the scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major sub-fields within psychology. The AP Psychology course covers areas such as the brain’s role in behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, cognition, motivation and emotion, life span development, personality, abnormal psychology, treatment of psychological disorders, social psychology, and scientific research methods. There is a cost for this course. See Cost List.

Psychology Prerequisite: Grades 10 – 12 230071

Psychology is a semester –long elective course designed to introduce students to the field of psychology. Students will explore a variety of topics including: the brain, sensation, and perception, dreaming and states of consciousness, memory, and abnormal psychology. Project-based and discussion-driven, this class is a great starting point to learn about how our mental processes influence our behavior as humans. This is a semester course. Psychology through Media 802209bl Prerequisite: Grades 10-12 Psychology through Media is a semester-long elective course designed to familiarize students with a variety of psychological theories through the use of media. Some of the topics covered in this course include abnormal psychology, memory construction, socialization, intelligence, and social psychology. Different mediums of media will be used including film, television, radio, advertisements, case studies, books, and interviews. This class is for students

who have concurrent or previous encounters with psychology or AP Psychology.

Sociology 230081 Prerequisite: Grades 9-12 This introduction to sociology is designed to provide a foundation that will enable students to understand people and interact with the world in which they live. There is emphasis on the relationship between various groups in society as a whole. Social norms, socialization, peer groups, deviance, crime, socioeconomic status, group think, and racial relations will be covered. This is a semester course. Principles of Engineering 802209bm Principles of Engineering (POE) is a high school-level survey course of engineering with focuses on mechanics, computer assisted design (CAD), and electronics. Design challenges based on real-world problems will help to develop problem-solving skills under time constraints. A strong emphasis is placed on engineering soft skills such as the engineering design process, engineering documentation, and presentations. In this course a background in Physics or Physical Science would be beneficial, but are not required. This is a semester course. Robotics Design 802209bn This is a course based around the BEST robotics competition in the fall and a to-be-determined competition in the spring. Class time will be spent working on the robot, course, or the marketing component associated with the competition. Students in this course will be expected to attend events outside of class time such as practices after school or on the weekends and the competition itself. This is a semester course. Principles of Forensics 220054

The Principles of Forensics course focuses on the analysis of evidence collection, the decomposition process, crime scenes, skeletal remains, toxicology, and document validity. Case studies and crime scenarios help students understand the implications and complicated issues that are emerging as the science of forensics continues to develop. Students should be aware that some case studies will involve mature content including graphic descriptions of crimes and crime scene photos. This is a semester course. See Cost List.

Contemporary World Issues 230201 Prerequisite: Grades 11 - 12 Contemporary World Issues is an elective, one semester course designed to acquaint students with current events of local, state, national, and international interest. Knowledge about and analysis of current events are vital elements in students’ educational development as they prepare for their roles as active citizens. Daily and weekly news sources such as magazines, newspapers, and the Internet serve as primary references for organization of the content of this course. A classroom environment that incorporates discussion, research, and problem-solving projects that are community-based enhances the development of democratic ideals and citizenship and facilitates the learning of content in this area. This is a semester course.

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Creative Writing 9-10 200033ab

Prerequisite: Grades 9 or 10 Students will explore different writing genres in Creative Writing 9-10. They will try their hands at short stories, personal narratives, scripts, poetry, sketches, travel writing, and personal reflections. Throughout the course, students will work on finding and controlling their voices in writing as well as experiencing various styles of writing to become familiar with what it takes to be a creative writer and just to write for fun! This course is open to 9-10 graders only. This is a semester course.

Creative Writing 11-12 200033 Prerequisite: Grades 11 or 12 This course is an elective that takes students through a journey of discovery using words. Not only will we read short stories, excerpts of novels, children's books, poetry, and flash fiction, but we will also try our hand at writing in some of those genres. We will also study music- the lyrics and sound, movie dialogue, and comedy- what makes something funny. Lastly, students will learn how to be reflective and articulate their discoveries through words. In this class, words drive us to discover who we are and who we want to become. Computer Science Principles 260003 Prerequisite: 4 math credits for seniors With rigorous and rich computational content this course is meant to show the beauty and joy of computing by introducing students to the following topics: program and software creation, game design, and basic ideas behind technologies such as networking, the internet, and mobile devices. Other points of discussion will include but are not limited to algorithms, computing as a creative activity, social uses and abuses of information, and the foundations of privacy. This course may be taken as an elective during the junior year or as a math elective during the senior year. See Cost List.

ACT Test Preparation 802209 Prerequisite: Grades 11-12 This one semester course is recommended for juniors and 1st semester seniors. This course prepares students for the ACT test by helping them understand the format of the test and the types of tests questions. Students will learn strategies to answer the questions correctly and improve time management. Students will identify areas of weakness and work to strengthen those areas. Students will frequently take practice tests and review the answers to continue to improve their performances on the ACT. This is a semester course. Advanced Placement Study Year-Long 802104 Semester 802104aa Prerequisite: Grade 12; three or more AP courses Seniors enrolled in 3 or more advanced placements classes may select this period as an elective for the semester(s) in which they are taking three AP courses. No credit awarded. Athletic Training 802209bk Prerequisite: Grades 9 - 12; Application Required Student trainers will travel with an athletic team and are eligible to earn a varsity letter in a sport. Students study rehabilitation, physical therapy, nutrition, and athletic first aid. Students will be trained and can earn certification as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). This is a year-long course and requires time spent after regular school hours.

Speech and Debate Year-Long 200045 Semester 200045aa Prerequisite: Grades 9 -12 The course is designed for students who wish to develop or further skills in public speaking and debate. This class especially focuses on formally debating social ideas and philosophical concepts as they apply to the society. Students involved will develop skills in research, communication, interpretation, rhetoric, and critical thinking that can be applied to all subject areas and career paths. This course may be taken as a semester or year-long course. See Cost List. Driver and Traffic Safety Education 290001 Prerequisite: Grades 10-12 The purpose of this course is to teach fundamental rules-of-the-road for safe and responsible driving and to give beginning drivers actual behind-the-wheel experience under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Students will also have the opportunity to earn a boater’s license. This is a semester course. See Cost List. Film Studies 802209au Prerequisite: Grades 9 - 12 This is a semester course for students who have an interest in film analysis. This introductory course will teach students to analyze and discuss film as a medium as well as its impact on society. Students will learn about what all is involved during the filmmaking process and terms that are applied to films such as cinematography and continuity. Students will be expected to attend all viewings, whether in class or outside of class, and discuss elements of production. Feature films from all eras and genres will be shown as well as documentaries and educational films. This is a semester course. See Cost List Video Production 802209aw

Prerequisite: Grades 9-12 Students should have a genuine interest in filmmaking and video production and be a motivated and organized self-starter. Students will shoot a variety of video projects outside of class and edit during class. Class will be used for editing, lecture, film criticism and demonstrated practical lessons on the craft of filmmaking. Class time will also be used to produce videos that will be used for the schools website and other outlets. Curriculum includes filmmaking terminology, Pre-Production, Production, Post Production, and the role of the director and actor in filmmaking. This is a semester course. See Cost List Digital Multimedia Design 802209az Prerequisite: Grades 9-12 Students will design and create a variety of multimedia projects. Students will work with graphic design, digital photography, Audio, Animation, and digital video production using various software programs. This course gives students hands-on experience with digital media tools to produce a range of digital multimedia projects. This is a semester course. See Cost List. Library Assistant Year-Long 802106

Semester 802106aa Prerequisite: Grades 10 - 12; approval required Students will learn how materials in libraries are typically arranged, how to efficiently use common reference sources, and how to operate a variety of technological devices. Students will be expected to apply what they learn to their own assignments, to an authentic working environment, and to assist other students and faculty members in the use of resources available in the Media Center. This course may be scheduled as either a semester

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course or as a yearlong course. There is no credit given for this course. Office Assistant 802106ac

Prerequisite: Grades 11 - 12; application required Students will be required to perform office duties such as answering phones, sorting mail, running errands, copying, and delivering information and packages to classrooms. A general service-oriented attitude toward faculty and students who need assistance in the office areas is essential and using social skills with greeting and assisting guest. There is no credit given for this course. This is a semester course. Writing Center Tutor 802106ag Prerequisite: Grades 11-12; Application required Students will serve as peer tutors in the writing center located within the library. Tutors will learn appropriate strategies and styles of peer tutoring in order to effectively assist students with various types of writing assignments at any stage of the writing process. The Writing Center serves all students and faculty members at HHS as needed. Tutor applicants should have proficient writing skills and a desire to help others on every level. There is no credit given for this course. Senior Business Elective 802106ad Prerequisite: Grade 12, Application required This elective course designed to teach the basics of owning and operating a small business. Only senior government and economics students will be eligible to apply. Students will develop, produce and market various products in an attempt to create and maintain a profitable business. Students will operate from a business plan that they design. They will examine and refine their plan based on the market’s response to products. No credit will be awarded for this course. This is a semester course. Sports Medicine 802209bj Course covers introduction to sports medicine basic terms. Areas studied include: anatomy and physiology, rehabilitation, physical therapy, athletic first aid and CPR, nutrition, and legal terms and liability. Course will also include practical lab sessions. Students will be trained and can earn certification as an Emergency Medical Responder. (EMR) This is a semester course. Stretch and Strengthen 802209bg Prerequisite: None The purpose of this class is to use stretching techniques to help the student lengthen and strengthen muscle. This class is very beneficial for injury prevention in athletes and performers (dance, cheer, show choir). Yoga, Pilates, and other exercise techniques will be used to help the student develop muscles and strength as well as flexibility. This course will also concentrate on nutrition and overall physical health. This course does not count as a fine arts credit. The physical requirements of this course enhance motor skill development and improves physical fitness. This class is a semester course. See cost list. Television Arts: Media Literacy 802209av This course is designed to educate each student on the many aspects of creating a TV Show and how to decode bias and meaning within media. We will look at television as an art form, and discuss how it relates to our current society in order to gain a better perspective on how television shapes our culture and the messages it sends its viewers. We will take a closer look at media, composition, and television concepts that shape all forms of media presented on TV and how that affects the outcome shown on TV in order to critically view all types of media. This is a semester course. Yearbook Design 802202

Prerequisite: Grades 10 - 12; application and interview required This course is designed to teach students basic yearbook layout and design. Focus will be placed on theme development, yearbook layout, photography, computer publishing, and feature writing. Students will be responsible for fundraising, working as a team, and completing layouts.

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P H Y S I C A L E D U C A T I O N Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education (LIFE) 240002 Prerequisite: Grades 10 Students are expected to complete the LIFE requirement as a sophomore. The course may be taken the summer prior to grade 10, or summer immediately following grade 10. This course is designed to be a blueprint for a lifetime of healthy living. Through a variety of physical activities, the course will help students develop and maintain an individual level of fitness. The skills and knowledge acquired will serve to develop an active and healthful lifestyle. This course meets state diploma requirements for Physical Education graduation standards. Health Education 250002 Prerequisite: Grades –10-12 This course provides students with essential life management skills to enhance the quality of personal and family life. The content includes positive emotional development of self and others; nutrition; consumer education and resource management; substance abuse; hazards of smoking; cancer detection; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; role of family in personal development; decision-making and coping skills; public and private agencies and services affecting individuals, families; and abstinence education. This course meets the state requirement for health education. This is a semester course. The Incorporated Course 802111ab Prerequisite: Grade 10 Students are expected to complete the Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education (LIFE) requirement as a sophomore. The course may be taken the summer prior to grade 10, or summer immediately following grade 10. This course incorporates three elective courses so that the content of the Driver Education, Health, and LIFE courses are taught concurrently to students who will take courses at one time and during the same class period. At the successful completion of this course, students will earn 2 credits, (0.5 credit for Driver Education, 0.5 credit for Health, and 1.0 credit for LIFE.)

Combination Health/Driver’s Education 802111aa Students that are obtaining their LIFE credit through Athletics or Dance should also enroll in the combination Health/Driver’s Education course. These two courses will be taught during a single class period over one semester. Students choosing this option should also register for an additional 0.5 credit, one semester course. This is a semester class. Fitness and Conditioning 240014 Prerequisite: Grades 9 – 12 This is a class for the student who enjoys participating in a variety of lifetime activities. These activities include individual activities (walking, using elliptical machines, recumbent bikes, stepper, golf, Frisbee), dual sports (racquet sports – badminton, table tennis, indoor tennis, pickle-ball), and a few selected team sports (indoor and outdoor). The student will have the opportunity to incorporate recreational and lifetime sports with individual strength and cardiovascular training. The weight room and “cardio” room will be available two days a week. This course is an elective and does NOT meet the graduation requirement for Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education (LIFE). Weight Training 240014aa

Prerequisite: Grades 10 - 12 This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to acquire basic knowledge and skills in weight training that will be used in physical fitness pursuits. The students will have an opportunity to improve muscular strength and endurance with programming including cross fit circuit training and max lift technique and safety. The content includes the importance of muscular strength and endurance, knowledge of skeletal muscles, and principles to improve and maintain muscular strength and endurance. This course is an elective and does NOT meet the graduation requirement for Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education (LIFE).

Important: Students taking an Athletics class, Dance II, or Star-Spangled Girls may also use the course for their LIFE credit. The LIFE content will require the same cognitive concepts as the incorporated course and is delivered primarily online.

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A T H L E T I C S

The athletic program at Homewood High School is rich in tradition. Boys and girls sports have enjoyed much success through the years. In addition, many of our athletes have been individually recognized with Regional and State Honors. The Alabama High School Athletic Association, www.ahsaa.com, conducts interscholastic competition in Alabama. There are many opportunities for boys and girls to participate on interscholastic teams at Homewood High School. Athletes may participate in the following:

Baseball Basketball (boys and girls) Bowling (boys and girls) Cross Country (boys and girls) Football Golf (boys and girls) Indoor Track (boys and girls) Soccer (boys and girls) Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis (boys and girls) Track & Field (boys and girls) Volleyball Wrestling

Any student interested in participating in interscholastic athletics must meet academic eligibility requirements the previous year. Rising freshmen must have a 70% composite average of 5 units, rising 10th – 12th must have a 70% composite average of 6 units that include passing the 4 core subjects of math, social studies, science, English, have a current physical form and consent form on file in the athletic director’s office, and be in “good standing” with the school. Questions may be directed to Doug Gann, Athletic Director.

Athletics and Cheerleading courses are determined by tryouts in the spring. These courses may be used for LIFE credit. Please be sure to reference the section in this Curriculum Guide titled “Academics First Eligibility for All.”