Tooele High School - Course Catalog

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by  Suzie Hansen

2016-2017 Tooele High School - Course Catalog
Table of Contents
PROCESS TO SELECT VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN ................................................ 2
LANGUAGE ARTS (ENGLISH) COURSES ......................................................................................... 2
MATHEMATICS COURSES .................................................................................................................. 6
SCIENCE COURSES ............................................................................................................................. 10
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES ............................................................................................................. 13
FINE ARTS COURSES ......................................................................................................................... 17
PERFORMING ARTS COURSES .................................................................................................... 17
VISUAL ARTS COURSES ............................................................................................................... 21
WORLD LANGUAGE COURSES ....................................................................................................... 23
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT COURSES ....................................................... 26
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COURSES ............................................................... 26
MEDICAL COURSES: ...................................................................................................................... 26
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES: ................................................................................ 28
BUSINESS COURSES: ..................................................................................................................... 29
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE COURSES: ...................................................................... 32
AGRICULTURAL COURSES: ......................................................................................................... 34
TRADE AND TECHNICAL COURSES:.......................................................................................... 36
PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES ................................................................................................. 39
HEALTH EDUCATION REQUIREMENT COURSE .......................................................................... 41
FINANCIAL LITERACY REQUIREMENT COURSES ..................................................................... 41
ELECTIVE CREDIT COURSES ........................................................................................................... 41
COLLEGE CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT COURSES ................................................................... 45
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSES ...................................................................... 45
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY COURSES ........................................................................................ 48
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY COURSES .................................................................................... 49
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY COURSES ..................................................................................... 49
INDEX .................................................................................................................................................... 53
Tooele High School Course Catalog (continued)
PROCESS TO SELECT VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN
The senior academic honors of valedictorian and salutatorian are awarded based on the student’s
cumulative GPA through the end of third term, their highest composite ACT test score, and on the
difficulty of the classes taken. To determine the difficulty of the classes, each class listed in this
catalog has a point value preceding its name enclosed in brackets [ ]. This point value is based on the
following scale. The scale indicates points for full year classes; semester classes will be awarded half
the value. In the case of any discrepancy, the scale below will be used.

CLASS LOAD POINTS
AP classes 6
Concurrent enrollment and academic honors classes 5.5
Academic classes (language arts, foreign language, science, math, social studies) 5
Nonacademic classes 4
Pass/Fail classes, Aides 3

In determining class load:
• No more than an 7 period day will be considered
• No summer program or extended day classes will be considered
• No correspondence classes will be considered
• Students will be considered only if they attend their entire senior year at THS

The following formula is used:
Ranking = .25(class load ÷ 140) + .25(ACT ÷ 36) + .5(GPA ÷ 4)

LANGUAGE ARTS (ENGLISH) COURSES

[5] LANGUAGE ARTS 9 {4090}

(9th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
The course covers all phases of English, including grammar, composition, writing and literature.

[5.5] HONORS LANGUAGE ARTS 9 {4095}
(9th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Honors English 9 is an intensive year long course and is designed to fit with the entire Honors Program. The course will
focus on writing with an emphasis on incorporation of grammar, usage and skills in the process of writing. Essays will take
the form of the state core. A media center directed paper will be an important part of the writing program. The course work
will be centered on World Literature. Literary movements, major authors, their important works will be studies. This class
is advanced so the student must be motivated. A competency test will be given during the first week of class.

[5] RESOURCE (RS) LANGUAGE ARTS 9{4088}
(9th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
This course covers beginning foundation skills in all phases of English, including grammar, composition, spelling and
reading. Students must be placed in the class by the Special Education Department.

[5] LANGUAGE ARTS 10 {4100}
(10th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
A regular English program, grammar and all aspects of literature plus speech will be covered. Emphasis on writing and
dictionary work will be offered. A study of short story and the novel will be stressed spring term.

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[5.5] HONORS LANGUAGE ARTS 10 {4105}
(10th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Honors English 10, an intensive year-long course, is designed to fit with the entire Honors Program. As such, it focuses on
beginning mastery of essay writing, with the emphasis on incorporation of advanced grammar, usage, and mechanical skills
into compositions. Most essays take the form of traditional literary analysis, with the course work centered on American
Literature. Literary movements, major American authors, their prominent works, techniques, and styles will all be studied.
Because of the advanced nature of this class, students should be highly self-motivated. A competency test will be given the
second day of class.

[5] RESOURCE (RS) LANGUAGE ARTS 10{4107}
(10th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
This course covers beginning foundation skills in all phases of English, including grammar, composition, spelling and
reading. Students must be placed in the class by the Special Education Department.

[5] LANGUAGE ARTS 11 {4110}
(11th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
This course includes all aspects of English, American literature, writing, etc.

[5.5] HONORS LANGUAGE ARTS 11 {4117}
(11th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Honors English 11 is an intensive, year-long course focused on the study of British Literature. In addition, students work
extensively with various forms of composition. It continues to prepare the student for the Advanced Placement Literature
exam.

[5] RESOURCE (RS) LANGUAGE ARTS 11 {4109}
(11th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
This course covers beginning foundation skills in all phases of English, including grammar, composition, spelling and
reading. Students must be placed in the class by the Special Education Department.

[5] LANGUAGE ARTS 12 {4175}
(12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
This course includes English literature, creative writing, and technical writing.

[5] COLLEGE PREP (CP) LANGUAGE ARTS 12 {4137}
(12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
This literature-based curriculum will integrate written and oral language skills, reading comprehension, and literary analysis
using various literary genres based on world and American literature. The focus of writing and grammar assignments will
be based on the individual needs of the students as determined by the teacher.

[6] ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION {4130}
(11th & 12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
This class is an advanced English course for the student interested in possibly earning college English credit. The course
will involve the understanding of literature, through reading and writing. Students should have good grades in English to
take this class. Upon completion of the course, students can take the AP test to receive college credit.

[6] ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION {4168}
(11th &12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
The AP course in English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a
variety of rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes and effectiveness.
Upon completion of the course, students can opt to take the AP test to receive college credit.

[5] RESOURCE (RS) LANGUAGE ARTS 12{4119}
(12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
This course covers beginning foundation skills in all phases of English, including grammar, composition, spelling and
reading. Students must be placed in the class by the Special Education Department.

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Note: The following courses can award Senior English credit only. The student is
responsible to determine if these courses meet the university entrance requirement at the
college or university they want to attend.

[2.5] CREATIVE WRITING {4021}
(9th -12th GRADE - SEMESTER - .5 CREDIT)
This class is an advanced English course for the student interested in possibly earning college English credit. The course
will involve the understanding of literature, through reading and writing. Students should have good grades in English to
take this class. Upon completion of the course, students can take the AP test to receive college credit.

[5] ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING {4143}
(10th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Advanced Creative Writing will be a year-long literary magazine class. Students will be elected to certain positions on the
editing staff and will be required to oversee the publication of a literary magazine that we will make available to students,
staff and parents. Students will be in charge of the artwork, the photography, the literary contents, the layout and the
print/publication of the book. By the end of the year, all students involved in the class will be published writers, artists
and/or photographers.

[5] JOURNALISM 1 {4950}
(9th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
If you enjoy getting involved in high school activities, this class may be for you. It will prepare you for the school paper
staff. Journalism teaches you how a newspaper is produced. You will learn how to write all types of stories, sell and make
advertising and layout pages that students will read each month. Everything it takes to make a newspaper from scratch to
the final product will be taught. Professional journalists as guest speakers are also used. The class may help prepare
someone for a career in newspaper, radio or television. Because the class requires a good deal of writing, it is recommended
that students have respectable grades in English.

[5] JOURNALISM 2{4960}
(10th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Prerequisite = Journalism 1 & Tryout
This class produces the school paper. This class prepares a monthly issue of the BUFFALOG. Positions needed include
writers, photographers, typists, artists and advertising personnel. It is suggested to those wishing to write or work with ads
to take Beginning Journalism first.

[5] DEBATE I {4990}
(9th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Prerequisite = 2.0 OR HIGHER GPA
This competitive events course is valuable for those students interested in higher education, or in careers in law, business,
or politics. It prepares students for interscholastic competition. The course will require considerable research in school, and
public libraries. It will also require written composition of affirmative cases and negative blocks, and other original
persuasive speeches. Students will be required to develop and maintain files on the debate resolution.

[5] DEBATE II {4995}
(10th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Prerequisite = Debate I & 2.0 OR HIGHER GPA
This course is recommended for students who are experienced debaters. The course is designed to cross subject area lines
when appropriate in order to give the student a broad view of concepts under investigation. Most of the student’s work will
include the elements of research, exploration, and evaluation. All students in this course are expected to read extensively,
think critically, and write lucidly.

[5] FRENCH 3 (Honors) {4720}
(11th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: French 2 or teacher approval.
This is a continuation of French 2 and students should have completed French 1 and 2 or have prior knowledge of the
language. The course will concentrate on further developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

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[5] FRENCH 4 (Honors) {4730}
(12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: French 3 or teacher approval.
This is a continuation of French 3 and students should have completed French 1, 2 and 3 or have prior knowledge of the
language. The course will concentrate on further developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

[5] SPANISH 3 (Honors) {4820}
(10th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: Spanish 2 or teacher approval.
This is a continuation of Spanish. Open to students who have successfully completed Spanish 2.

[5] SPANISH 4 (Honors) {4830}
(11th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: Spanish 3 or teacher approval.
This is a continuation of Spanish. Open to students who have successfully completed Spanish 3.

[5] GERMAN 3 {4903}
(11th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: German II or teacher approval.
Students broaden vocabulary through reading, writing and discussion. They are introduced to intermediate grammar and
learn to say much more about topics of interest, as well as to say it more accurately.

[5] GERMAN 4 {4904}
(11th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: German III or teacher approval.
This is a continuation of German 3 and students should have completed German 1, 2 and 3 or have prior knowledge of the
language. The course will concentrate on further developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

[5.5] ASL AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 3 {4215}
(11th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: have a B / Higher or have been in ASL 1 & ASL 2
Students in Interpretation will develop a lifetime attitude regarding deaf culture awareness and interpretation. The
curriculum is based upon the assumptions that: (1) ASL will eventually become a more recognized foreign language, (2)
lifetime activity attitudes are best memorized by continued practice, and (3) students need to incorporate principles of deaf
culture awareness into their daily lives. The program is a sequence of experiences in a number of activities that challenge
all ability levels. It focuses on social interaction and cognitive learning, as well as skill development, with progressive
levels of difficulty. A definite scope and sequence should be used in order to motivate to higher levels of achievement.

[2] BUSINESS COMMUNICATION I {8580}
(10th -12th GRADE-SEMESTER- .5 CREDIT)
Business communications impacts all aspects of our lives. This introductory course will teach students to communicate in a
clear, courteous, concise, and correct manner on both personal and professional levels. Competency will be developed in
oral, written, social, technological, employment, and organizational communication. Listening skills will be incorporated
throughout the semester. The overriding goal is to provide students with a solid communication base so they are able to
function effectively in any course of study and in our global society.

[2] BUSINESS COMMUNICATION II {8581}
(10th -12th GRADE-SEMESTER- .5 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: Business Communication I
This advanced course will build upon the skills acquired in Business Communication I. Students will focus on additional
methods of constructive communication skill. Competency will again developed in oral, written, social, technological,
employment, and organizational communication with listening skills incorporated throughout the semester. The goal is to
provide students with a practical and proficient portfolio consisting of a resume, job application, and an oral presentation.
Students will complete the course with a greater understanding of the impact of technology and the need for effective
communication skills to advance in a business career.

[4] AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATION I & II {8117}
(10th -12th GRADE- FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
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The first semester of this course will teach students to communicate in a clear, courteous, concise, and correct manner on
both personal and professional levels. Competency will be developed in oral, written, social, technological, employment,
and organizational communication. Listening skills will be incorporated throughout the semester. The overriding goal is to
provide students with a solid communication base so they are able to function effectively in any course of study and in our
global society. Second semester of this course will focus on additional methods of constructive communication skill.
Competency will again developed in oral, written, social, technological, employment, and organizational communication
with listening skills incorporated throughout the semester. The goal is to provide students with a practical and proficient
portfolio consisting of a resume, job application, and an oral presentation. Students will complete the course with a greater
understanding of the impact of technology and the need for effective communication skills to advance in a business career.
MATHEMATICS COURSES

[5] SECONDARY MATH I with Lab {5460}

(9th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT MATH – 1 CREDIT ELECTIVE)
This will be a double blocked class with Math 1 one day and Math 1 Lab the following day. This allows students more
time with the material. The fundamental purpose of Mathematics I is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students
learned in the middle grades. The critical areas, organized into units, deepen and extend understanding of linear
relationships, in part by contrasting them with exponential phenomena, and in part by applying linear models to data that
exhibit a linear trend. Mathematics 1 uses properties and theorems involving congruent figures to deepen and extend
understanding of geometric knowledge from prior grades. The final unit in the course ties together the algebraic and
geometric ideas studied. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the
content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that
makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

[5] SECONDARY MATH I {5215}
(9th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
The fundamental purpose of Mathematics I is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the
middle grades. The critical areas, organized into units, deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships, in
part by contrasting them with exponential phenomena, and in part by applying linear models to data that exhibit a
linear trend. Mathematics 1 uses properties and theorems involving congruent figures to deepen and extend understanding
of geometric knowledge from prior grades. The final unit in the course ties together the algebraic and
geometric ideas studied. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the
content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that
makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

[5.5] SECONDARY MATH I HONORS{5216}
(9th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
The fundamental purpose of Mathematics I is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the
middle grades. The critical areas, organized into units, deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships, in
part by contrasting them with exponential phenomena, and in part by applying linear models to data that exhibit a
linear trend. Mathematics 1 uses properties and theorems involving congruent figures to deepen and extend understanding
of geometric knowledge from prior grades. The final unit in the course ties together the algebraic and
geometric ideas studied. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the
content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that
makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

[5] SECONDARY MATH II with Lab {5570}
(10th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT MATH - 1 CREDIT ELECTIVE)
This will be a double blocked class with Math 2 one day and Math 2 Lab the following day. This allows students more
time with the material. The focus of Mathematics II is on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions; comparing their
characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Mathematics I as organized into 6 critical
areas, or units. The need for extending the set of rational numbers arises and real and complex numbers are introduced so
that all quadratic equations can be solved. The link between probability and data is explored through conditional
probability and counting methods, including their use in making and evaluating decisions. The study of similarity
leads to an understanding of right triangle trigonometry and connects to quadratics through Pythagorean
relationships. Circles, with their quadratic algebraic representations, round out the course. The Mathematical
Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students
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experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of
problem situations.

[5] SECONDARY MATH II {5236}
(10th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
The focus of Mathematics II is on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions; comparing their characteristics
and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Mathematics I as organized into 6 critical areas,
or units. The need for extending the set of rational numbers arises and real and complex numbers are introduced so
that all quadratic equations can be solved. The link between probability and data is explored through conditional
probability and counting methods, including their use in making and evaluating decisions. The study of similarity
leads to an understanding of right triangle trigonometry and connects to quadratics through Pythagorean
relationships. Circles, with their quadratic algebraic representations, round out the course. The Mathematical
Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students
experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of
problem situations.

[5.5] SECONDARY MATH II HONORS{5237 or 5328}
(10th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
The focus of Mathematics II is on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions; comparing their characteristics
and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Mathematics I as organized into 6 critical areas,
or units. The need for extending the set of rational numbers arises and real and complex numbers are introduced so
that all quadratic equations can be solved. The link between probability and data is explored through conditional
probability and counting methods, including their use in making and evaluating decisions. The study of similarity
leads to an understanding of right triangle trigonometry and connects to quadratics through Pythagorean
relationships. Circles, with their quadratic algebraic representations, round out the course. The Mathematical
Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students
experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of
problem situations.

[5.5 each] SECONDARY MATH II HONORS and SECONDARY MATH III HONORS {5328 and 5428}
(10th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 2 CREDITS)
This is a double period class with Honors Math II being taught first semester and Honors Math III being taught second
semester.

[5] MODERN MATHEMATICS {5327}
(11th – 12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
This course introduces students to topics in modern mathematics as they apply to real-world contexts. The course extends
student’s understanding of the mathematics developed in Algebra 1 and Geometry. The course is intended to help students
develop an understanding of how mathematics describes and explains the world in which they live. Students will extend
their mathematical literacy, problem-solving skills, and enthusiasm for the power and beauty of mathematics as a tool for
quantifying their world.

[5] SECONDARY MATH III with Lab {5480}
(11th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT MATH – 1 CREDIT ELECTIVE)
This will be a double blocked class with Math 2 one day and Math 2 Lab the following day. This allows students more
time with the material. It is in Mathematics III that students pull together and apply the accumulation of learning that they
have from their previous courses, with content grouped into four critical areas, organized into units. They apply methods
from probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data. Students expand their repertoire of functions
to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions.3 They expand their study of right triangle trigonometry to
include general triangles. And, finally, students bring together all of their experience with functions and geometry to
create models and solve contextual problems. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course
and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and
logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

[5] SECONDARY MATH III {5246}
(11th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
It is in Mathematics III that students pull together and apply the accumulation of learning that they have from their
previous courses, with content grouped into four critical areas, organized into units. They apply methods from
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probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data. Students expand their repertoire of functions
to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions.3 They expand their study of right triangle trigonometry to
include general triangles. And, finally, students bring together all of their experience with functions and geometry to
create models and solve contextual problems. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course
and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and
logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

[5.5] SECONDARY MATH III HONORS{5247}
(11th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
It is in Mathematics III that students pull together and apply the accumulation of learning that they have from their
previous courses, with content grouped into four critical areas, organized into units. They apply methods from
probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data. Students expand their repertoire of functions
to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions.3 They expand their study of right triangle trigonometry to
include general triangles. And, finally, students bring together all of their experience with functions and geometry to
create models and solve contextual problems. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course
and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and
logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

[5] COLLEGE PREP MATH {5608}
(12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: Math 3
College Prep Math formalizes and reinforces concepts from the Secondary Mathematics series to provide students with the
foundational skills and understanding prerequisites to College Algebra (MATH 1050). Students will reason abstractly and
quantitatively while solving linear and quadratic equations and linear inequalities. They will efficiently use polynomial and
rational expressions and functions, radicals and complex numbers, and exponential and logarithmic expressions and
represent parabolic data. Throughout this course, students will make sense of problems and persevere in solving them, use
tools strategically and attend to precision.

[5] PRE-CALCULUS{5400}
(12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: Math 3
This class was formerly Trig and Analytical Geometry. It now includes Trig and Analytical Geometry, Graphing
calculators, Matrices, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Sequences and Series.

[6] ADVANCED PLACEMENT MATH – CALCULUS AB with Lab{5550 & 5555}
(11-12 GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: Pre-calculus
Calculus is the mathematics of change and motion. This course includes the study of both differential & Integral calculus.
The course is designed to prepare students to take the AP Calculus AB Exam. Students are required to take an elective AP
Calculus Lab class.

[6] ADVANCED PLACEMENT MATH – CALCULUS BC with Lab{5552 & 5555}
(11-12 GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB
This is a continuation of the study of calculus. The course is designed to prepare students to take the AP Calculus BC
Exam Students are required to take an elective AP Calculus Lab class.

[6] ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS{5600}
(11-12 GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: Pre-calculus
Introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students
will be exposed to four broad conceptual themes:
1. Exploring Data: Observing patterns and departures from patterns.
2. Planning a Study: Deciding what and how to measure.
3. Anticipating Patterns in Advance: Producing models using probability and simulations.
4. Statistical Inference: Confirming models.
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This course will make use of computers and graphing calculators. This is a non-calculus based course, emphasis will be
placed on cooperative group problem-solving, projects and laboratories, and writing as a part of concept-oriented
instruction and assessment.

The following courses award third math credit only and do not fill the university
entrance requirement in mathematics. All students must take and pass two levels of
mathematics. These courses are not considered to be a level of mathematics. At a
minimum, students must pass Math 1 and Math 2.

[2.5] ACCOUNTING I {8500}
(10th -12th GRADE – SEMESTER - .5 CREDIT)
Students will develop skill building with an understanding of the basic elements and concepts of double-entry accounting
systems. Skills will include a knowledge of the accounting cycle; entering transactions in journals; posting to ledgers;
compiling end-of-period worksheets; adjusting and closing entries; statements and reports; completing banking activities
and payroll systems; and writing and communication examples. Students become proficient in the use of automated
accounting procedures. Accounting I and II are normally taken as a full-year course.

[2.5] ACCOUNTING II {8503}
(10th -12th GRADE - SEMESTER - .5 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: Accounting I
Students will develop advanced skills that build upon those acquired in Accounting I. Additional accounting skills such as
reconciling un-collectable accounts, calculating depreciation on assets, interpreting financial information, and calculating
notes and interest will be developed. Computerized accounting is a major part of the course. Accounting I and II are
normally taken as a full-year course.

[2.5] ACCOUNTING III {8506}
(11th -12th GRADE-SEMESTER- .5 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: Accounting II
Students will develop an in-depth knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques learned in Accounting I and II. The
skills learned previously are expanded to include computerized accounting principles applied to partnerships, corporations,
written and spoken communication skills. Students will increase their knowledge of how computers and accounting
software help manage, store, calculate, post, retrieve, and print accounting information.

[2.5] ACCOUNTING IV {8509}
(11th -12th GRADE-SEMESTER- .5 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: Accounting III
With the background of the accounting cycles, students will analyze and interpret financial information using computers
and accounting software. Emphasis is placed on decision making in preparation for entry-level accounting clerk positions.

[5.5] COMPUTER PROGRAMMING C++1 & 2{8682}
(11th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR 2 HOUR BLOCK - 2 CREDITS)
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Computer Technology
This course introduces students to dynamic allocation of data, creation and utilization of classes, advanced GUI techniques,
and advanced applications of recursion. Computer Programming 2 reviews and builds on the concepts introduced in
Computer Programming 1.

[5.5] COMPUTER PROGRAMMING Java 1 & 2{8683}
(11th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR 2 HOUR BLOCK - 2 CREDITS)
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Computer Technology
This course introduces students to dynamic allocation of data, creation and utilization of classes, advanced GUI techniques,
and advanced applications of recursion. Computer Programming 2 reviews and builds on the concepts introduced in
Computer Programming 1.

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SCIENCE COURSES

[5] EARTH SYSTEMS {3600, 3605}

(9th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
This course is designed for the student to learn about the Earth and the environment. The position of the earth in the
universe is first established in Unit 1. Unit II explores the general characteristics of the earth as a planet. Unit III deals with
the ways by which the earth's surface is sculptured into many land forms. Unit IV describes the characteristics of the oceans
as one of the most vital of all the earth's surface features. Unit V is devoted to the earth's history, describing the
development of North America in a more detailed view. Unit VI is concerned with the atmosphere, emphasizing the nature
of weather and climate.

[5.5] HONORS EARTH SCIENCE {3604}
(9th GRADE – FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Honors Earth Systems teaches the same concepts as Earth Systems; however, students are challenged with more in-depth
analysis of topics, writing, and study.

[5] RS EARTH SCIENCE { 3606}
(9th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 CREDIT)
This course is designed for the student to learn about the Earth and the environment. The position of the earth in the
universe is first established in Unit 1. Unit II explores the general characteristics of the earth as a planet. Unit III deals with
the ways by which the earth's surface is sculptured into many land forms. Unit IV describes the characteristics of the oceans
as one of the most vital of all the earth's surface features. Unit V is devoted to the earth's history, describing the
development of North America in a more detailed view. Unit VI is concerned with the atmosphere, emphasizing the nature
of weather and climate.

Note: Biology, Honors Human Biology, Honors Biology and Biology Agricultural Science
Tech. are the same credit. Taking a different Biology will not post as a second or third
science credit.

[5] BIOLOGY {3520}
(9th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 BIOLOGY CREDIT)
Biology is the study of all living things, the lowly bacteria and protozoa, the plants that form the green mantle of the earth,
the animals that roam the earth, and humans. Plants and animals do not exist apart from the physical world, and to
understand them fully, one must also know the principles of the physical science, for these are basic to an understand the
social and medical science, for even though a member of a civilized society, humans are still a biological organism. To
supplement the course, students will see films, slides, hear tapes, will have laboratory work, and will use the microscopes.

[5] BIOLOGY - AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY {8166}
(9th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 BIOLOGY CREDIT)
This course exposes students to a wide range of scientific principles in: genetics, anatomy, physiology/nutrition, diseases,
pests and management practices. The science processes of observation, measurement, hypothesizing, data gathering,
interpretation, analysis and application are stressed. Also, emphasizes a pragmatic approach to scientific principles in plant
and soil science and technology utilizing available classroom, greenhouse, land-laboratories and commercial operations to
enhance learning. Career opportunities and educational preparation are examined. Learning activities are varied with
classroom, laboratory and field experiences emphasized.

[5.5] HONORS BIOLOGY {3550}
(9th -12th GRADE - FULL YEAR - 1 BIOLOGY CREDIT)
A biology course designed to meet the needs of students with a better than average interest in biological sciences with the
goal of taking AP Biology before graduation from high school. It is suggested that students have 'A' or 'B' grades in the
sciences to be successful. This course involves an in-depth study of plant and animal biology, with emphasis on
biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics and ecology.

[5.5] HONORS HUMAN BIOLOGY {3580}
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