COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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the rest of your high

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Incoming 9th grade

courses

Course descriptions

Graduation require-

ments

Counselor assign-

ments

_____1506320 HOPE _____1801300 J.R.O.T.C. _____ Taking HOPE now _____Band student (will complete Personal Fitness (.5) on campus or through COVE online) ______ Plan to take HOPE over the summer _____ 0701320 French 1 _____ 0708340 Spanish 1 _____ 0709310 Spanish for Speakers 2 _____ 0708350 Spanish 2 ( have to have taken Spanish 1) _____ 0708360 Spanish 3 ( have to have taken Spanish 2) _____ 0709320 Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3 Industry Certification and NAF Academies (Four-year programs) _____ 8600550 Intro to Engineering Design application required _____ 8850110 Intro to Hospitality and Tourism application required _____ 8405110 Early Childhood Education 1 (lottery will be used to deter mine who gets in) _____ 8722010 Building and Trades Construction Design 1 _____ 8800510 Culinary 1 (lottery will be used to determine who gets in) Advanced Studies _____ 2103400 AP Human Geography (Must meet placement criteria, requires an

Adv. Studies Agreement) _____ 1009360 AICE General Paper (Must meet placement criteria, requires an

Adv. Studies Agreement) _____ 2109310 World History _____ 2109320 World History Honors Performing Arts _____ 1302300 Band 1 _____ 0300310 Dance 1 (Flag line and Dance line) Try-outs required ____ 1302360 Orchestra 1 _____ 1303300 Chorus 1 General Electives _____ 8771110 Industry Communications (TV production) _____ 0400310 Theater 1 _____ 1006300Y Journalism 1 (Yearbook) Instructor approval required _____ 1006300N Journalism 1 (Newspaper) _____ 1007330 Debate _____ 8209020 Digital Information Technology _____ 8209510 Digital Design 1 _____8718110 3D Animation 1

_____ 8918010 Comprehensive Law

_____ 0101310 Art 2D / 3D prerequisite for ALL other art classes _____ 1501340/50 Weight Training _____ 1502480 Outdoor Education (.5) (General physical Ed. Class) _____ 1502470 Recreational Activities (.5) (General Physical Ed. Class) _____ 1501330 Personal Fitness (.5) (Possibly help to meet HOPE Grad. Require ment) _____ 0800320 First Aid / Care & Prev. Athletic Injuries ( Can earn CPR)

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1009360 AICE General Paper Cambridge International AS Level General Paper syllabus is multi -disciplinary, with subject matter drawn

from across the curriculum. In broad terms, the syllabus encourages students to be more aware of the breadth and complexity of the contem-

porary world; develop thinking and reasoning skills, and maturity of thought; achieve an understanding of (and ability in) the English language

which enables them to express arguments, ideas and opinions in a reflective and academic manner.

2103400 AP Human Geography The AP Human Geography course introduces students to the systematic study of pat-terns and processes that have shaped human understanding, and use and alteration of the earth’s surface. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human socio-economic organization and its environmental conse-quences. They also learn about methods and tools geographers use in their research application. The AP Human Geography course is equivalent to an introductory college-level course in human geography.

0101310 Art 2D / 3D Students develop and refine technical skills and create 2-D compositions with a variety of media in drawing, painting,

printmaking, collage, and/or design. Student artists sketch, manipulate, and refine the structural elements of art to improve mark-making and/

or the organizational principles of design in a composition from observation, research, and/or imagination. Through the critique process, stu-

dents evaluate and respond to their own work and that of their peers. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art ma-

terials. Students explore spatial relationships through the use of nonobjective, abstract, or representational forms, products, or structures. In-

struction may include, but is not limited to, content in green or industrial design, sculpture, ceramics, or building arts. Processes and tech-

niques for substitution include wheel-thrown clay, glaze formulation and application, or extruded, cast, draped, molded, laminated, or soft

forms.

88718110 3D Animation 1 Students are introduced to the fundamental principles of 2D and 3D animation. This program is a four-year sequence of project-based courses oriented to game and simulation development that align relevant academic, employment, and workforce standards. The content includes practical experiences in game and simulation conceptualization, design, storyboarding, development, methodologies, audio and sound effects design and production, video and special effects design and production, and implementation issues. The main areas of focus within video game design are: concept artists, 2D and 3D animators, and 2D texture artists.

1302300 Band 1 This is a year-long course designed for students with middle school band experience on woodwind, brass, and/or percus-sion instruments. This course promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of music through performance of high-quality wind and percussion literature from different times and places. Rehearsals focus on the development of critical listening, instrumental technique, music literacy, and aesthetic musical awareness in a large ensemble setting. Public performances serve as the culmination of specific instructional goals for this course. Students are required to attend and participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. Students enrolled in this course are required to participate in marching band.

8722010 Building and Trades Construction Design 1 The purpose of this course is to develop the competencies es-

sential to the building construction industry. These competencies included skills and knowledge related to safety practice, under-

standing all aspects of the industry, the use of hand and power tools, employability skills, human relations and leadership

skills, and related construction theory.

1303300 Chorus 1 This a year-long, non-auditioned class, designed for students with little or no choral experience. It promotes the enjoy-ment and appreciation of music through performance of choral repertoire from a variety of times and places. Rehearsals focus on the develop-ment of critical listening skills; foundational technique, music literacy, and ensemble skills; and aesthetic musical awareness culminating in public performances.

8918010 Comprehensive Law Comprehensive Law Studies course consists of the following content area strands: American History,

World History, Geography, Humanities, Economics, and Civics and Government. The primary content for the course pertains to the study of

the components and processes associated with the American legal system and the comprehensive examination of the civil and criminal justice

systems. Content should include, but is not limited to, the historical antecedents for law, reason for laws, civil and criminal law, social values

and their impact on the establishment and interpretation of laws, causes and consequences of crime, comparison of adult and juvenile justice

systems, significance of the Bill of Rights to the American legal system, family and consumer law, rights and responsibilities under the law, and

importance of the adversarial relationship in American jurisprudence.

8800510 Culinary 1 This course covers the history of the food service industry and careers in that industry. Also cov-

ered are state mandated guidelines for food service and how to obtain food handler training certification; safety in the workplace;

employability skills; leadership/teamwork skills; care and use of commercial culinary equipment, basic food science, basic nutri-

tion and following recipes in food preparation labs.

0300310 Dance Technique 1 This is the required course for all members of the PRHS Auxiliary Team, the visual unit of the Marching Pride. Entrance into this course requires an audition with the Band Director and/or Auxiliary Coach. (Auditions are held in late April/early May.) This is a year-long course designed for students with entry level experience in dance. This course promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of the performing arts through learning the foundational skills in dance and color guard (flag, rifle, and sabre). Rehearsals focus on the develop-ment of dance technique and the use of various equipment such as flags, rifles, and sabres with dance to express dynamic passages in music. Public performances serve as the culmination of specific instructional goals for this course. Students are required to attend and participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. Students enrolled in this course are required to participate in marching band as the auxiliary unit.

1007330 Debate The purpose of this course is to develop students ’ beginning awareness, understanding, and application

of language arts as it applies to oral communication concepts and strategies for public debate in a variety of given settings. de-

lineating and evaluating the argument and specific claims in an oral or written text by citing specific text evidence; assessing the

validity of the evidence and soundness of the reasoning; determining the sufficiency of evidence for success and recognizing

when irrelevant evidence or faulty reasoning is introduced.

8209020 Digital Information Technology This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology

concepts and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people and industry and basic web design

concepts.

8209510 Digital Design 1 This course is designed to introduce digital publishing concepts and operations, layout, de-

sign and measurement activities, digital imaging, introduction to HTML, and optimizing digital photographs for web publications.

( Students have the opportunity to earn a Photoshop Certification)

8405110 Early Childhood Education 1 This course covers the 40-hour competencies the Department of Children and Fami-lies and general competencies for initial employment. Students will acquire competencies in state rules and regulations; clean safe and healthy learning environments; food service and nutrition education; child abuse and neglect; principles of child devel-opment; observation and recording; developmentally appropriate practices; including methods of guidance, professionalism, communication and leadership

800320 First Aid / Care & Prev. Athletic Injuries This course provides a basic overview of the causes and preventions of un-intentional injuries, appropriate emergency responses to those injuries and crisis response planning. Safety education should include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED), first aid for obstructed airway, and injury prevention.

0701320 French 1 French 1 introduces students to the target language and its culture. The student will develop com-

municative skills in all 3 modes of communication and cross-cultural understanding. Emphasis is placed on proficient communi-

cation in the language. An introduction to reading and writing is also included as well as culture, connections, comparisons, and

communities

1506320 HOPE The purpose of this course is to develop and enhance healthy behaviors that influence lifestyle choic-

es and student health and fitness. Students will combine the learning of principles and background information in a classroom

setting with physical application of the knowledge. A majority of class time should be spent in physical activity.

8771110 Industry Communications * (TV production) In Television Production, a one-credit course, students explore the elements

of film and cinematic techniques used by those who create movies. Students study the techniques in film that serve the story and articulate

the theme. Public performances may serve as a resource for specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend or participate in

technical work, rehearsals, and/or film production beyond the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

8600550 Intro to Engineering Design This course teaches engineering problem solving skills using a design develop-

ment process. Models of product solution are created, analyzed and communicated using solid modeling computer design soft-

ware. . This course uses the Project Lead the Way engineering program. ( This is a NAF Academy course for Industry Certifica-

tion)

8850110 Intro to Hospitality and Tourism This class is designed to help meet the need for skilled and knowledgeable

individuals in this rapidly diversifying industry. The syllabus develops practical skills across a range of working roles, as well as

providing a local perspective on travel and tourism. Learners gain an overview of the industry, and learn about popular destina-

tions, customer care, working procedures, travel and tourism products and services, and marketing and promotion. (This is a

NAF Academy course for Industry Certification)

1006300Y Journalism 1 (Yearbook) The purpose of this course is to provide students with practical experiences in

types of writing appropriate to publications, opportunities to explo9re careers in mass communications and workshop experi-

ence in journalistic productions culminating in the production of the PRHS yearbook.

1006300N Journalism 1 * (Newspaper) The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and extend fun-

damental skills in the production of journalism across print, multimedia, web and broadcast platforms to develop further

knowledge of journalism history, ethics use and management techniques needed to produce a school newspaper.

1801300 J.R.O.T.C. The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of the history, customs,

traditions, and purpose of the Army JROTC. The course includes the development of basic leadership skills including leader-

ship principles, values, and attributes. Students should master appreciation for diversity. Active learning strategies are integrat-

ed throughout the course with an emphasis on writing skills and oral communication techniques. Financial planning as well as

physical fitness, diet, nutrition, healthy lifestyles, awareness of substance abuse and prevention, and basic first aid measures

are included. An overview of the globe and geography and basic map reading skills are incorporated. A study of the United

States Constitution, Bill of Rights, responsibilities of United States citizens, and the federal justice system is also provided.

1302360Orchestra 1 Designed for students with middle school orchestral experience. Students will study and perform high-quality inter-mediate orchestra literature of diverse times and styles. Rehearsals focus on the development of critical listening skills, string techniques, music literacy, ensemble skills, and aesthetic awareness. Public performances serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students will attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the class-room.

1502480 Outdoor Education This course includes the analysis of long term benefits of participation in physical activi-ties., the evaluation of the risks, safety procedures and rules of outdoor equipment usage and competencies in two or more outdoor sports.

1501330 Personal Fitness The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to become healthy and physically active for a lifetime. This course addresses both the health and skill-related com-ponents of physical fitness which are critical for students' success.

1502470 Recreational Activities This course will explain the precautions to be taken when exercising in extreme weather and/or environmental conditions. Will analyze and evaluate the risks, safety procedures, rules and equipment associ-ated with specific course activities, interpret and apply the rules associated with specific course activities. Select and apply sport/activity specific warm-up and cool-down techniques and complete competencies in two or more recreational activities.

0708340 Spanish 1 Spanish 1 introduces students to the target language and its culture. The student will develop communicative skills in

all 3 modes of communication and cross-cultural understanding. Emphasis is placed on proficient communication in the language. An intro-

duction to reading and writing is also included as well as culture, connections, comparisons, and communities.

0709310 Spanish for Speakers 2 The purpose of this course is to enable students whose heritage language is Spanish to develop,

maintain, and enhance proficiency in their heritage language by reinforcing and expanding skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing,

as well as Spanish grammar skills acquired in Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1. Students are exposed to a variety of Spanish literary genres

and authors. Language Arts Standards are also included in this course to enable students to become literate in Spanish and gain a better

understanding of the nature of their own language as well as other languages to be acquired. The course content will continue reflecting the

cultural values of Spanish language and societies.

0709320 Spanish For Spanish Speakers 2 The purpose of this course is to enable students whose heritage language is Spanish to

develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency in their heritage language by reinforcing and expanding skills in listening, speaking, reading, and

writing, as well as Spanish grammar skills acquired in Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2. Students are exposed to a variety of Spanish literary

genres and authors from a variety of cultural authentic sources. Language Arts Standards are also included in this course to enable students

to become literate in Spanish and gain a better understanding of the nature of their own language as well as other languages to be acquired.

0400310 Theater 1 Students explore various performance, technical, and administrative aspects of theatre. Students learn about basic

characterization through physical activity, reading selected theatre literature, reading and writing theatrical reviews, and analysis of such

tools as scripts, costuming, and theatrical makeup. Public performances may serve as a resource for specific instructional goals. Students

may be expected to attend one or more performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

1501340/50 Weight Training The purpose of this course is to develop the physical skills necessary to be competent in many forms of

movement as it relates to weight training. The integration of fitness concepts throughout the content is critical to the success of this course.

2109310 World History and Honors The grade 9-12 World History course consists of the following content area strands: World History, Geography and Humanities. This course is a continued in-depth study of the history of civilizations and societies from the middle school course, and includes the history of civilizations and societies of North and South America. Students will be exposed to historical periods lead-ing to the beginning of the 21st Century. So that students can clearly see the relationship between cause and effect in historical events, stu-dents should have the opportunity to review those fundamental ideas and events from ancient and classical civilizations.

Honors/Advanced courses offer scaffolded learning opportunities for students to develop the critical skills of analysis, synthesis, and evalua-tion in a more rigorous and reflective academic setting. Students are empowered to perform at higher levels as they engage in the following: analyzing historical documents and supplementary readings, working in the context of thematically categorized information, becoming profi-cient in note-taking, participating in Socratic seminars/discussions, emphasizing free-response and document-based writing, contrasting op-posing viewpoints, solving problems, etc. Students will develop and demonstrate their skills through participation in a capstone and/or ex-tended research-based paper/project (e.g., history fair, participatory citizenship project, mock congressional hearing, projects for competitive evaluation, investment portfolio contests, or other teacher-directed projects).

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9th grade Susan Saraceno- 377-2406

10th-12th A-Dn Bianca Robinson– 377-2425

10th-12th Do-K Tasha Mai-sano– 377-2424

10th– 12th L-Q Kristen Gauly– 377-2419

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10th –12th U-Z & Gifted Angela Spangler– 377-2418

CLASS OF 2021: 24 CREDITS (COHORT 2018

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

ADDITIONALLY, STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

Achieve proficient score on reading FSA (level 3) or standardized test scores that are concordant. Students must earn a passing score on the Algebra 1 (EOC) or standardized test scores that are concordant. At least one course within the 24 credit requirement must be completed through online learning. (The required economics class will ful-

fill this requirement)

GENERAL SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS English 4 Credits

SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS With major concentration in composition, reading

for information, and literature

Mathematics 4 Credits

Algebra I and Geometry required

Science 3 Credits

Biology required

Social Studies 3 Credits

1.0 World History 1.0 United States History .50 United States Government .50 Economics*

Physical Education 1 Credit

Health (HOPE) Students in Marching Band or

Dance can take a .5 credit of COVE Personal Fit-

ness in place of HOPE.

Two years of JRPTC satisfies both the FPPA and

HOPE requiremnts

Fine/Performing/Practical Arts 1 Credit

Electives 8 Credits