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GENERAL INFORMATION

Alba-Golden Secondary School encourages students to give careful thought to their four-year

high school program in terms of graduation requirements and individual goals. Students

should consider courses that correlate with future career plans. Those who plan to attend

college should select advanced academic courses that relate to their future college major or

career goals. Others who do not plan to attend college should choose courses that will

provide a broad academic background and the skills necessary to obtain career choices.

Students should involve teachers, parents, and counselors when making plans for their four-

year program. After being advised by teachers, students should discuss course selections

with parents, and with the help of the counselor, prepare a written four-year plan to serve as

a guide while they are in high school.

Over the course of each student’s high school career, the counselor will make every effort to

monitor the progress of a student toward meeting the state and local graduation

requirements. However, it is extremely important that the student and his/her

parents/guardians take the responsibility for ensuring that all graduation requirements are

completed in a timely fashion. Course planning and registration should be taken very

seriously. Students must select courses and programs that are commensurate with

academic abilities and interests. Careful consideration should be given to the combination

of courses selected and the demand on time for studying, practicing, performing, or

competing. Our counseling staff is available to help parents plan the courses that their

students should take in order to meet state and local graduation requirements while

meeting the students’ career goals.

ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS

Alba-Golden High School has an articulation agreement Tyler Jr. College [and the statewide

network of Jr. colleges] . Under articulation agreements, students may attend classes at

Alba-Golden High School, receive high school credit, and later receive college credit at

participating colleges. Students are responsible for meeting all requirements, notifying the

college when they have fulfilled the articulation agreement, and for paying required posting

fees when adding credits to the college transcript. In addition, the following conditions must

be met in order for students to receive college credit:

The student must meet all college admission requirements.

The student must graduate from high school and complete a minimum of 15

semester hours with the college before the credit can be placed on the college

transcript. [?]

The college’s Registrar’s Office will charge the student a fee for posting each course

articulated.

Students must meet individual course requirements. And make a B or higher.

Articulated courses must be taken during the student’s junior or senior year.

The following courses have been articulated with Tyler Jr. College. Courses with an asterisk

(*) are part of the Statewide Articulation Manual.

See Appendix A

AWARD OF CREDIT

In selecting courses, parents and students will notice that courses offered for ½ credit are

one-semester courses. Courses offered for 1 credit are two-semester courses. Some career

and technology courses are offered for more than one credit. These courses are always two-

semester courses, and students must enroll in both semesters. However, students who are

repeating a two-semester course may choose to enroll only in the semester they failed.

Students must have a grade average of 70 or above to receive credit in a course.

COURSE LISTING

APPROVED FOR STATE CREDIT*

Advanced Mathematical Decision Making

Algebra

Agribusiness Management and Marketing

Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technologies

Agricultural Facilities Design and Fabrication

Agricultural Power Systems

Anatomy & Physiology

Art

Audio Video Production

Advanced Audio Video Production

Advanced Placement Art History

Advanced Placement English III

Advanced Placement World History

Advanced Printing and Imaging Technology

Band

Baseball

Basketball

Biology

Business Information Management

Calculus

Career Preparation

Chemistry

Child Development

Choir

Communications Applications

Construction Technology

Cross Country Running

Culinary Arts

Digital Arts and Animation

Digital Interactive Media

Economics

English Language Arts

Earth & Space Science

Equine Science

Floral Design

Food Science

Football

Forensics

Foundations of Personal Fitness

Geometry

Golf

Graphic Design

Health

Health Science

Honors Chemistry

Honors Physics

Horticulture Science

Instrumental Ensemble

Integrated Physics & Chemistry

Interpersonal Studies

Keyboarding

Landscape Design and Turf Grass Management

Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness

Livestock Production

Mathematical Applications in AFNR

Medical Terminology

Physics

Practicum in Audio Video Production

Practicum in Business Management

Practicum in Culinary Arts

Practicum in Health Science

Pre Advanced Placement Biology

Pre Advanced Placement English I/II

PreCalculus

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance

Principles of Health Science

Principles of Human Services

Principles of Information Technology

Printing and Imaging Technology

Professional Standards in Agribusiness

Restaurant Management

Small Animal Management

Softball

Spanish

Team Sports

Theatre Arts

Touch Data Systems

Track

U.S. Government

U.S. History

Veterinary Medical Applications

Volleyball

Web Technologies

Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management

World Geography

World History

Yearbook

APPROVED FOR LOCAL CREDIT

Reading Improvement

FINE ARTS COURSES

Art I – IV

Band I – IV

Theatre Arts I-IV

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS CREDIT COURSES

Digital and Interactive Media

Web Technologies

Introduction to Keyboarding

COURSES REQUIRING AN APPLICATION

CP- Career Preparation (work program)

Health Science

Business Management

Print Shop

Final Cut Pro

Yearbook

Pre-AP/AP courses

DUAL CREDIT COURSES OFFERED THROUGH TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE

ENGL 1301/1302 HS CREDIT: ENGLISH IV

HIST 1301/1302 HS CREDIT: US HISTORY

GOVT 2305 HS CREDIT: US GOVERNMENT

MATH 1314 HS CREDIT: COLLEGE ALG.

MATH 1342 HS CREDIT: STATISTICS

BIOL 1406/1407 HS CREDIT: ADVANCED BIOLOGY

SPCH 1315 HS CREDIT: PUBLIC SPEAKING

ONLINE COURSES SEE COUNSELOR FOR DETAILS

See Appendix B

CREDIT BY EXAM

Credit by exam test will be administered twice a year in 3-day sessions. The test will be

given between the dates of July 1st and December 31st for the first session, and between

January 1st and June 30th for the second session. Students must register for testing in the

counselors office one month (30 days) prior to testing to ensure ample time to order testing

material.

If students desire to test for advancement purposes and have not received prior instruction

they may take an exam one time at the school’s expense. If the students wants to re-take

the same exam, he/she will be responsible for the expense of the re-test.

The test will be purchased by the school from either Texas Tech University, or the University

of Texas at Austin. In the event of a re-test, the student will purchase the test form the

opposite university from which the original test was purchased.

If a student is unable to test during the dates designated by the school, it will be the

student’s responsibility to seek out the counselor and arrange for an alternate testing date.

CREDIT BY EXAM COURSE LISTING

See counselor for a list of courses

CREDIT BY CORRESPONDENCE COURSES

A student may take a correspondence course to earn credit in any state-approved course for

which a correspondence course if offered. We currently recognize courses taken through

universities approved by the Texas Education Agency. Your counselor will provide specific

enrollment information upon request. Student must make a written request to the

counselor to enroll in a correspondence course. Students may earn no more than 2 credits

through correspondence courses. They do not count toward class rank, and students are

liable for any fees incurred. Students may also take course through our Odysseyware

program for acceleration or credit recovery. These courses will not be figured in their GPA.

EARLY GRADUATION

Tuition will be paid for the first year of post-secondary education at a public institution in

Texas for students graduating early. To participate, a student must have written parental

consent and complete high school in three years at a Texas public school. All state

guidelines of a selected graduation program(Recommended or Distinguished) must be met

to be eligible to graduate in three years. Student must be on the Recommended or

Distinguished Plan to graduate early.

PROCEDURE FOR CALCULATING GPA

Beginning with the 2014-2015 students entering 9th grade: Only core academic courses

that ALL students have to take will be used to calculate the Grade Point Average. These will

include: all English Courses, all Mathematics Courses, all Science Courses, and all Social

Studies Courses. This way, the variance in the difficulty of elective courses does not

unfairly impact the outcome of rankings. Also, the weighted courses will compensate for the

extra level of difficulty in the core curriculum areas.

Courses that receive weighted credit are:

* Pre-Calculus or Calculus

* Honors Courses

* Anatomy & Physiology

*Pre AP/AP courses

*Dual Credit Courses (college-level)

For each weighted class, add an additional 10 points to each semester grade on the

transcript. The senior year will count the 1st semester as is. For the second semester,

average the 4th and 5th six weeks grade and use the average of the two for the second

semester grade. Divide by the total number of semester grades on the transcript.

Semester Averaging

When a student fails one semester of a two-semester course, then semester averaging will

be used to determine if the student is to be awarded credit for the failing semester. The two

semesters will be added together and divided by two to obtain an average semester grade.

If the average semester grade is equal to or greater than 70, then the credit will be awarded

for the failing semester.

The following rules apply to semester averaging:

The two semesters to be averaged must have been completed during the current

school year at Alba-Golden High School.

Semester averaging can be used when averaging a fall semester and a spring

semester from the same school year.

Semester averaging can be used when averaging the first semester and second

semester of summer school from the same school year.

Semester averaging is utilized when a student has a failing grade for one semester in

a Advanced class switches to a regular class.

Semester averaging is utilized for Special Education Classes.

Special Education classes, when paired with regular education classes, are not

averaged. Lowering content mastery is an option of the ARD committee.

Math Placement

Math courses will be determined by teacher recommendations, math grades in previous

math courses, STAAR math scores and administrative approval.

Physical Education Requirements

Physical education requirements for graduation can be met through the following courses:

Physical education, Athletics, 4 fall semesters of high school marching band. All freshmen

and sophomores will be expected to enroll in physical education or its equivalent unless

exempted by a doctor for medical reasons. To receive PE credit, a students participation

must occur during the school day.

Scholarships

Students have the responsibility of searching for scholarships independently. A resource

library consisting of scholarship applications, information, on computer scholarship

searches and scholarship books is available in the counseling office. Scholarship

information received in the counseling office will be announced through daily

announcements and posted at www.agisd.com. Students are encouraged to begin the

process of searching for scholarships in a timely manner and complete application

procedures well in advance of application deadlines. Letters of recommendation and official

transcripts should be requested at least one week prior to deadlines. Local scholarships are

awarded in the late spring of the senior year….

Remember: College Entrance Exam scores are a primary consideration in the awarding of

scholarships. Any preparation time and effort put into improving your performance on these

exams will be time well spent. Various study aids are available in the guidance office. Also,

remember that you may retake these exams as often as you choose to do so. Make sure

that you start early enough to schedule more than one testing prior to deadlines for

admissions or scholarships which you want to meet.

Course Descriptions

LANGUAGE ARTS

English I (03220100) Grade Placement: 9

Regular English I is designed to include the following essential elements: writing concepts

and skills to provide opportunities to participate in the composing process; language

concepts and skills provide opportunities to improve command of standard English in both

written and oral language; literature concepts and skills provide opportunities to read the

various forms of literature; concepts and skills to provide opportunities to improve reading

comprehension vocabulary, and logical reasoning skills.

English II (03220200) Grade Placement :10

The entire year’s course of study will concentrate on reading, writing, speaking, and

listening. The core curriculum will include writing concepts and skills necessary for

paragraph development and multiple paragraph compositions; language concepts and skills

which will focus on the fundamentals of both oral and written language; literature concepts

and skills which will enable students to study the different literary types, including the short

story, the novel, drams, and poetry; reading concepts and skills used to emphasize oral and

written discourse. The course will be balanced with stress placed on vocabulary expansion…

All students will take a state-mandated English II End-of Course exam.

English III (03220300 Grade Placement :11

English III incorporates a study of literary development in the United States using various

genres, writers, and social thought. Language concepts and skills will provide opportunities

to analyze grammatical structure of sentences, use oral language in a variety of situations,

study American dialects and use analogies and other analysis of literature. Writing concepts

and skills will provide opportunities to research and write an original research paper.

English III-AP (A032201000-P) Grade Placement: 11

Prerequisite: Required summer reading program

Recommend: 90 average in regular English II

AP English III, a college course offered at the high school level, will include a study of

American literature from the beginning of literary development in the United States to the

present. There will be an enrichment study of political, intellectual, and social thought as

reflected in literature. Students will use advanced composition skills to respond to the

literary works studied. Additional SAT vocabulary enrichment will be included. Students will

prepare various essay-style questions. Extensive use of the Learning Resource Center will

be expected. At least one major research project on a literary subject will be required.. This

course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement Language and Composition exam

for college credit in English.

English IV (033220400) Grade Placement:12

Regular English IV offers a fused program of in-depth analysis of composition skills and

study of the development of communicating with given audience. Opportunities for oral and

written analyses of literature will occur as the students read and interpret at least six British

novels during the year. This course includes intensive study of vocabulary and critical

reading and writing skills needed for college.

English IV-AP (A32220200-P) Grade Placement: 12

Prerequisite: Required Summer Reading Program

Recommend: 90 average in regular English III or an 80 average in Pre-AP English III

AP English IV, a college course offered at the high school level, emphasizes writing and

language skills. Selected novels, essays, short stories and poems will be the subject of both

oral and written analyses as students master various stages of the writing process. This

course will, in addition, provide opportunities for students to understand the cultural

background and literary development of British literature. This course prepares students to

take the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition exam for college credit in English.

*Four credits of English required on all graduation plans.

Debate 1 Grade Placement 10-12

Recommended for strong language arts students. Prerequisite Speech. Students enrolled

in debate will develop logical and critical thinking skills through the study of the structure

and practical application of cross- examination debate. Students will interpret, analyze and

research the current debate topic to construct affirmative and negative cases and single

issue briefs. Questioning and listening techniques to be used in argumentation will be used

classroom debating and competitive tournament debating. Students will develop skills in

extemporaneous speaking and oratory.

HS Reading Improvement Grade Placement 9-12

1 local credit

This class is designed to give identified students intense instruction and practice on the

reading and test-taking skills need to pass the TAKS ELA test. Emphasis will be placed on

practice testing, test analysis, skill review, and individualized instruction.

English 1301 and 1302 COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC

Grade Level:12

Prerequisite: Passed Exit-Level TAKS and THEA (or THEA exempt)

Credit ½ per semester =1

Directed study of rhetorical principals through reading types of composition while developing

the student’s ability to think for him and to express his thoughts in correct, clear language.

A continuation of writing principles emphasizing critical and analytical thinking through the

study of literature as well as directed study in techniques of writing a research paper.

Basic English I

Prerequisite: ARD Committee Placement

Grade Level:

Credit 1

This course focuses on skills in writing, studying, getting along with others, word processing,

reading literature and reading for pleasure using the Accelerated Reader program. It may

also focus on grammar and spelling, according to student needs. Students may also be

exposed to major literary works.

Basic English II

Grade Level: 10

Prerequisite: ARD Committee Placement, Completion of previous course

Credit: 1

This course focuses on skills involving a vocation. Students learn to identify a career based

on interests, aptitudes and skills. They learn how to find job opportunities in their interests,

to apply and interview for a position, and to keep a job once they acquire one. This course

prepares students for the world of work and for VAC/DCP opportunities they may have in

their junior year. Students also continue to work on reading skills with the Accelerated

Reader program and writing skills. They may also be exposed to major works of literature

appropriate for the tenth grade. All course work is determined by IEP goals and objectives.

BASIC ENGLISH III

Grade Level 11


Credit: 1

Students are exposed to more pieces from literature. This may be through listening to

pieces read aloud or on tape and by watching a video representation after reading a

simplified version. Students also continue to work on reading skills with the Accelerated

Reader program and writing skills. All coursework is determined by IEP goals and objectives.

BASIC ENGLISH IV

Grade Level: 12


Credit: 1

Students focus again on literature and writing, involving research and producing projects

involving multimedia technology. Student may use a video camera, computer technology,

video editing machine, audio recorders and other technology to represent literature or

findings from research. Students continue to build on foundation skills of reading and

writing. All coursework is determined by IEP goals and objectives.

English Language Arts For Speakers Of Other Languages

English I -SOL(0320060)

Note: A maximum of two of the four units of English required for graduation may be English

for Speakers Other Languages (ESOL). Students are given assistance from a bilingual aide

in completing assignments given in mainstream courses.

Prerequisite: Must be a recent immigrant and/or identified need verified by testing,

placement by a Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)

This class is designed to help immigrant students meet the expectations of state TEKS while

considering their levels of proficiency and transfer of prior cognitive development. English I-

SOL students will increase and refine communication skills through listening, speaking,

reading, and writing activities. The student will be provided an opportunity to plan, draft, and

complete compositions and read in multiple genres.

English II –SOL (03200500)

Prerequisite: Must be a recent immigrant and/or identified need verified by testing,

placement by a Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)

This course is designed to help immigrant students meet the expectations of state TEKS,

while considering their levels of proficiency. The English II-SOL student will increase and

refine communication skills in the English language and are expected to plan, draft, edit and

complete written composition. TAAS skills and persuasive forms of writing are emphasized.

Students will be provided an opportunity to read from multiple genres, including English II

Literature.

MATHEMATICS Algebra I (03100500) Grades: 8-12

Algebra I involves concepts, skills, and properties associated with real numbers and

equations and inequalities with linear and quadratic functions. The focus is on solving

relevant and interesting problem situations. Manipulative and lab situations are used

As a tool to interpret relationships. All students will take and End-of-Course Algebra I exam

of the course.

Algebra II (0310060) Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: Algebra/Geometry

Course content continues the development of fundamental concepts and skills that were

introduced in Algebra I. Successful completion will prepare a student for future study in

higher mathematics and science. The core curriculum includes concepts, skills, and

applications of equations and inequalities with quadratic, square roots, rational,

exponential, and logarithmic functions.. Conics and problem-solving with matrices are

developed. It is recommended that students that take this course immediately following

geometry.

Geometry (031007000)

Prerequisite: Algebra I; concurrent enrollment in geometry is allowed if the student has

credit in at least one semester of Algebra I

Course content includes plane, solid and coordinate geometry. Hands-on and discovery

activities allow students to analyze geometric relationships and develop geometric

reasoning.. Emphasis is on connecting geometry with algebra and meaningful applications.

Precalculus (031011000)

Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra II

Course content continues the development of fundamental concepts and skills that were

introduced in Algebra II. The core curriculum includes concepts, skills, and applications of

equations and inequalities with quadratic, square roots, rational, exponential, logarithmic,

polynomial, absolute value, trigonometric and other special functions. This course may be

waived (for eligibility) if the student earns at least 60 average. The course does not carry

weighted grade points. This course is highly recommended for college-bound students.

Calculus

Prerequisite: PreCalculus

Calculus is a “reformation of elementary mathematics through the use of the limit process.”

The course consists of three major areas: limits, derivatives and integrals. The derivative is

arrived at by the limit process, then by applying formulas derived from this process. The

antiderivative or integral is investigated also using the limiting process of the area under a

curve. Many of the formulas that are helpful at the elementary mathematics level become

much more powerful as a result of this process. Therefore we can think of the calculus as

an extension of our mathematical knowledge. Calculus allows us to address many of the

problems that perhaps seemed unsolvable with the tools that a student of mathematics had

to this point in his education.

Engineering Mathematics

Prerequistie: Algebra II

Engineering Mathematics is a course where students solve and model robotic design

problems. Students use a variety of mathematical methods and models to represent and

analyze problems involving data acquisition, spatial applications, electrical measurement,

manufacturing processes, materials engineering, mechanical drives, pneumatics, process

control systems, quality control, and robotics with computer programming

Advanced Mathematical Decision Making

Prerequistie: Algebra II

Advanced Mathematical Decision Making is a mathematics course that follows Algebra I,

Geometry, and Algebra II. It builds on, reinforces, and extends what you have learned in

these courses, and it covers arange of interesting topics, many of which have not been part

of high school mathematics courses—such asstatistics in the media, managing data,

network graphs, and understanding credit, debt, and investments.

Mathematical Models with Applications (031024000)

This course content requires the students to use algebraic, graphical, and geometric

reasoning to solve problems from a variety of advanced applications in both mathematical

and non-mathematical situations. Topics include everyday situations involving chance,

personal income, credit, financial planning, connection to biology growth and decay, periodic

motion, physical laws, and math in art, architecture and music.

MATH 1314 (College Algebra)

A dual credit college class to satisfy high school requirement

Study of equations and functions including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational,

exponential, and logarithmic; inequalities; systems of equations; progressions; matrices and

determinants; and sequences and series. (For non-math/science majors).

MATH 1342 (College Statistics)


Collection, tabulation, presentation, and interpretation of data, probability, normal and

binomial distributions, sampling, linear regression and correlation, analysis of variance,

hypothesis testing, and use of statistical software. Prerequisite: MATH 1314 with a grade of

“C” or better or acceptable placement test score

Basic Math I (Fundamental Math l)

Grade Level: 9


Students focus on fundamental math skills, which may include basic operations of addition,

subtraction, multiplication, and division. These operations may be performed on whole

numbers, decimals, and/or fractions. Students also touch on ration and proportion,

percent, measurement, and graphs. All coursework is determined by IEP goals and

objectives.

Basic Math II (Mathematics for Consumers)

Grade Level: 10


Students study consumer math type functions. Topics in Math II along with basic skills that

involves managing a household. This may include earning money, buying food, buying

clothes, buying and maintaining a car, preparing for meals, improving a home, planning for

travel, managing a checking account, budgeting, and paying taxes. All coursework is

determined by IEP goals and objectives.

BASIC MATH III (Mathematics for Business)

Grade Level: 11


Students review basic operations on whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. They also

work with ratio, proportion, percentage, graphs, statistics, measurement, payrolls,

inventories, financing, income, taxes, transportation and shipping. Other objectives may

include using banking services and buying and selling goods and services. All coursework is

determined by IEP goals and objectives.

BASIC MATH IV (Real World Math)

Grade Level :12

Prerequisite ARD Committee placement

Students use math skills to simulate real world activities like figuring construction bids,

designing simple buildings on paper, analyzing real estate, and planning a vacation. Skills

student use includes figuring perimeter, area, volume, and percentage. Other skills are

graphing, map reading, and converting dimensions to scale. All course work is determined

by IEP goals and objectives.

BASIC ALGEBRA I


This course provides an introduction to Algebra. Skills included are basic operations on

interers, decimals, rational numbers, and solving equations. All course work is determined

by IEP goals and objectives.

BASIC ALGEBRA II


This course is a continuation of Basic Algebra I. Skills taught include solving equations, and

operations with polynomials. All course work is determined by IEP goals and objectives.

BASIC GEOMETRY


Students will perform operations with angles and figures, sole equations in geometry, and

use math tools specific to geometry. All course work is determined by IEP goals and

objectives.

SCIENCE

Integrated Physics and Chemistry(IPC) 03060201 Grade Placement: 9-10

Recommended: Algebra I (at least currently)

This course integrates the disciplines of physics and chemistry in the following topics:

motion, waves, energy, transformations, properties of matter, and solution chemistry. In this

course, students will participate in laboratory investigations and make informed decisions

using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.

Biology Grade Placement: 9-10

Aspects studied in this course are the life cycle of plants and animals, sexual and asexual

reproduction, basic genetics, ecology, behavior, collecting and interpreting information, the

study of cells, the structure and organization or organisms, and defining biology vocabulary.

Chemistry: (03040000) Grade Placement: 10-12

Prerequisite: 2 years of science and Algebra I

Chemistry includes the study of the properties, atomic structure and periodicity of matter.

Students will study the atom and how it behaves, chemical bonding, and chemical reactions.

Acids, bases and solutions will also be studied. The concepts of chemistry will be

emphasized rather than the mathematical relationships.. Students will participate in

laboratory experiments and hands-on activities. Students will be given opportunities to relate

concepts to everyday chemistry and interesting practical applications.

Physics: 03050001 Grade Placement: 11-12

Prerequisite: 2 years of science and Algebra I

Physics is the science that studies the nature of matter and energy. The first semester

covers mechanics the second semester includes electricity and magnetism, heat, and the

wave of properties of light and sound.. The concepts of these relationships will be stressed

instead of the mathematical relationships. Laboratories will be used to reinforce these

concepts. It is desired that the student gain a practical knowledge of physics.

Anatomy and Physiology of Human Services (ANAT&PHY) Grade Placement: 11-12

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry

In this course, students conduct laboratory investigations and fieldwork, use scientific

methods during investigations and make informed decisions using critical thinking and

problem solving. Topics will be presented through an integration of biology, chemistry, and

physics. Students will study the structures and functions of the human body and body

systems and will investigate the body’s response to forces, maintenance of homeostasis,

electrical interactions, transport systems, and energy system.

Earth and Space Science

Earth in space and time. Earth has a long, complex, and dynamic history. Advances in

technologies continue to further our understanding of the origin, evolution, and properties of

Earth and planetary systems within a chronological framework. The origin and distribution of

resources that sustain life on Earth are the result of interactions among Earth's subsystems

over billions of years.

Forensic Science

Forensic Science is a course that uses a structured and scientific approach to the

investigation of crimes of assault, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, accidental death,

homicide, and the psychology of criminal behavior. Students will learn terminology and

investigative procedures related to crime scene, questioning, interviewing, criminal

behavior characteristics, truth detection, and scientific procedures used to solve crimes.

Using scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence through case studies

and simulated crime scenes such as fingerprint analysis, ballistics, and blood spatter

analysis. Students will learn the history, legal aspects, and career options for forensic

Food Science

This course is recommended for students in Grades 11--12. Prerequisites: three units of

science. Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Hospitality and Tourism. In Food Science

students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during

investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem

solving. Food Science is the study of the nature of foods, the causes of deterioration,

the principles underlying food processing, and the improvement of foods for the consuming

public

BIOL 1406


Fundamental concepts of biology including the scientific method, the chemical and

molecular basis of life, cell structure, function, and reproduction; energy transformations,

and principles of genetics. For the science major.

BIOL 1407


Fundamental principles of evolution including a taxonomic approach to the diversity of life,

and basic concepts of ecology. For the science major.

Basic IPC: ARD committee Placement

Credit: 1 Objectives taught in this course involve electricity, motion, matter, machines, basic atomic

structure, magnetism, light, energy, sound, forces, technology the solar system, and

weather. All course work is determined by IEP goals and objectives.

Basic Biology I-ARD Committee Placement

Credit: 1 This course is comprised of topics like classification of animals and plants, uses for plants,

first aid, prevention of health problems, diseases, reproduction and body systems. All

course work is determined by IEP goals and objectives.

Basic Biology II-ARD Committee Placement

Credit: 1 Aspects studied in this course are the life cycle of plants and animals, sexual and asexual

reproduction, basic genetics, ecology, behavior, collecting and interpreting information, the

study of cells, the structure and organization or organisms, and defining basic biology

vocabulary. All course work is determined by IEP goals and objectives.

SOCIAL STUDIES

World Geography Studies:0332100 Grade Placement: 9

This course is a study of all aspects of physical and cultural geography. An emphasis is

placed on the five themes of geography; location, place, interactions between people and

their environment, movement, and those whose customs, religions, are traditions are

dissimilar to ours.

World History Studies;03340400 Grade Placement:10

Beginning with the ancient river valley civilizations, this course traces the development of

both western and non-western cultures. The historical development of western civilization is

traced by examining the Greek and Roman societies, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance,

Reformation, Colonization, and the Age of Imperialism. The influence of the major religions

upon western thought is also studied. Tracing the cultural development and influence of

Russia, India, Japan, China, and Latin America on world events covers the historical

development of other regions.

United States History Since Reconstruction:03340100 Grade Placement: 11

This course covers the time period from Reconstruction to the present with emphasis on the

following: the role geography has played in influencing the development of the U.S.; how the

U.S. has grown politically and economically; the social and cultural trends that have occurred

in U.S. History, and the development of the three branches of the federal government…

Many different activities and methods will be used to teach course content and critical

thinking skills. All students will take a state- mandated End-of Course exam during the

spring semester

United States Government: 03330100 Grade Placement: 12

Prerequisite: United States History and World History or World Geography

This course is designed to explain the foundations, development, structures, and functions

of the U.S. political system, and students will be provided opportunities to compare various

types of governments and reasons for their establishment. Special attention will be paid to

the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the structures and functions of the three

branches of the U.S. Government.

GOVT 2305 :A03330100-P Grade Placement:12

A dual credit college class to satisfy high school requirement. This is a fast –paced, one semester course designed to provide intensive study of U.S.

governmental structures with particular emphasis on the U.S. Constitution and its impact on

national, state, and local issues. Students are expected to be self motivated, independent

learners capable of accomplishing advanced research on selected topics such as political

parties, interest groups, civil rights, and civil liberties.

History 1301 and History 1302 History of the United States Grade Placement: 11-12

Prerequisite: Passed 10th grade TAKS and THEA exempt or passed)

A general survey of history of the United States from 1492-1877, and from 1877 to

present.

Economics: 03310300 Grade Placement:12

Prerequisite: United States History and World History or World Geography

This one semester course provides students the opportunity to study the basic

characteristics, benefits, and goals of American Free Enterprise System under the guidance

of the Junior Achievement Program. Government’s role in American economic system and

international economic relations are also emphasized. Students are provided an

opportunity to study basic principals of production, consumption, and distribution of goods

and services in a free enterprise environment.

Honors Economics: Grade level: 12

Old Testament/New Testament Grade level: 9-12

Basic American History

Credit: 1


This course introduces different eras of American History without going into too much detail.

The basics are included about the discovery of America explorations, settlers, independence

from England, wars, significant people, expansion, reconstruction, business and space

exploration. All course work is determined by IEP goals and objectives.

BASIC WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Credit: 1


This course introduces basic concepts of world geography. Students are expected to learn

the different continents, oceans, major countries and landmarks. Map skills are also

emphasized. All course work is determined by IEP goals and objectives.

BASIC WORLD HISTORY

Credit: 1


Basic concepts of world history are emphasized. Students will learn about the major eras in

world history as well as turning point, feudalism, World Wars I and II, totalitarianism,

significant individuals, map skills, major religions, major discoveries and innovations, and

industrialization. All course work is determined by IEP goals and objectives.

BASIC CITIZENSHIP

Credit: l


This course studies basic premise of the make up of the U.S. government, state government,

and local government. It also teaches about and encourages student participation in the

government process. All course work is determined by IEP goals and objectives.

BASIC ECONOMICS

Credit: 1


Basic ideas about the major kinds of economies of the world are covered in this course.

Focus is mainly on the free enterprise economy as it exists in the United States. Aspects of

finance and a review of personal budgeting are discussed. All course work is determined by

IEP goals and objectives.

Languages Other Than English Spanish I : 03440100 Grade Placement 9-12

This beginning course focuses on the development of communication skills in the areas of

listening, speaking, reading, and writing, in controlled situations. Students will learn

Spanish pronunciation , acquire basic vocabulary sufficient for simple conversation, and

practice basic grammatical structures. There is an emphasis on mastery of correct verb

usage in all forms of the present tense.

Spanish II: 03440200 Grade Placement 9-12

Prerequisite: Spanish I

This course continues to develop students’ abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and

writing Spanish. Opportunities are provided for the development of grammatical

understanding, word attack skills, and vocabulary enrichment.

Spanish III:

French I: 03410100 Grade Placement 9-12

This course provides an introduction to French emphasizing the practical mastery of skills

necessary for understanding, speaking, reading, and written French. The students will be

provided opportunities to study history and culture of the people who speak French as their

native tongue. Students will practice the language in controlled situations.

French II: 03410200 Grade Placement 9-12

The second course in French continues to develop the student’s ability to understand speak,

read and write French with emphasis on vocabulary enrichment and verb structures.

Activities are provided to increase interest and appreciation for the French culture and

heritage.

French III:

Health Education and Physical Education

Foundations of Personal Fitness (03830102) Grade Placement 9-12

The purpose of this course is to motivate students to strive for a lifetime of personal fitness,

emphasizing health-related components of physical fitness. This course imparts the

knowledge an skills of becoming fit as well as achieving some degree of fitness within the

class. The concept of wellness, or reaching optimal levels of health is the basis of the class

and is exemplified by one of the course objectives of the student designing his own personal

fitness program. This course is the prerequisite of all other physical education courses.

Team Sports (03860105)

This course requires students to develop health-related fitness and an appreciation for

teamwork and fair play. Team sports is less concerned with acquiring physical fitness during

the course than reinforcing the concept of incorporating physical activity into a lifestyle

beyond the high school years. The student will be required to demonstrate a level of

competency in many movement forms and proficiency in two or more team sports that may

include basketball, flag football, floor hockey, soccer, softball, or volleyball.

Athletics I (03820501)

Athletics II (03820502) Grade Level 9-12

Athletics III (038205030

Athletics IV (03820504)

Prerequisite: Physical Examination, athletic director approval

Athletics plays a vital contributing part in the total education system. Participation in

athletics develops the bodies and minds of students to high accomplishment. Competition

in athletics teaches self-discovery, self-acceptance, self -control, and self giving.

Sportsmanship and development of proper attitudes towards fair play are emphasized.

FINE ARTS

JR. HIGH ART: Grade 6

Grade 7 –303001

Grade 8-3503002

Credit=1/2 -1 Students will experience a variety of projects and media to introduce them to the basic

concepts of design and artistic expression.

Art I (03500100) Grade Placement 9-12

Credit=1

Art I is an introduction to the foundation of the use of the basic art elements and the

different art tools and supplies for self-expression. The student will be provided

opportunities to design, develop, and create original artworks, and to work in art areas of

design, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and calligraphy. The students will also be

provided opportunities to appreciate art (contemporary and past) and see art and artists

through visual visitations. The student will have opportunities to experience aesthetic

growth through visual discrimination and judgment.

Art II (03500500) Grade Placement 10-12

Credit=1

Prerequisite: Art I

Art II is an in-depth continuation of the use of the art elements and the application of

principles of art. The students will be provided opportunities to select from the following

areas: drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, fibers, jewelry, photography, and

calligraphy. There will be an understanding and appreciation of self and others through art

culture and heritage. Students will experience aesthetic growth in art through visual

discrimination and judgment.

AP Art History

Prerequisite Art II

Junior High Band (7th-03`54101, 8th 03154502) Grade Placement 7-8

Prerequisite: Director Approval

Credit=1

Students learn basic musical skills in preparation for high school band.

High School Band I-03150100 Grade Placement 8-12

II-03150200

III-03150300

IV-03150400


Credit=1

This course aims to nurture individual musical skills through the performance of quality

literature.

Jazz Band (MUS1JZBN) 03151300

(MUS2JZBN) 03151400

(MUS3JZBN) 03151500

(MUS4JZBN) 03151600

Credit=1

Grade Level: 9-12


Students will gain knowledge of the jazz genre through musical performance and lecture.

Instrumental Ensemble I (MUSIINEN) 03151700

II (MUS2INEN) 03151800

III (MUS3INEN) 03131900

IV(MUS4INEN) 03152000

Credit=1

Grade Level: 9-12


Students will learn the basic of music theory, music history, and composition, through

lecture and performance.

Theatre Arts I:03250100 Grade Placement 9-12

Credit=1

Theatre I is designed t provide a foundation in theatre and acquaint the student with drama

as a creative art. Students are provided instruction in the following TEKS. Expressive use of

the body and voice, acting concepts and skills, theatrical production, and aesthetic growth

through appreciation of theatrical events. Students gain self-confidence as the participate

in the interpretation of dramatic literature through the use of improvisation, the reading of

plays, the acting out of scenes in the classroom, and the analysis of live production. Some

participation in extracurricular activities is required.

Theatre Arts II: 03250200 Grade Placement 10-12

Credit=1

Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I

Theatre Arts II is designed for the student who desires more than fundamental knowledge of

theatre. It is a continuation of cultural contributions of the theatre, its plays, performances,

and production styles and techniques. Basic principles of production are studied and

applied through performances in various theatrical modes. A children’s play will be

rehearsed and performed. The student is encouraged to become involved in tournament

work and in school production. Some extracurricular competitions are required.

Theatre Arts III: 03230300 Grade Placement 11-12

Credit=1

Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I & II

Advanced students in Theatre Arts III are given individual projects that relate to their field of

interest—acting, directing, or technical theatre. Emphasis is also placed on contest

management and competition. Directing techniques are emphasized with fourth-year

students through the direction of one-act plays. The students manage every aspect of the

performance.

Theater Arts IV:

Prerequsite: Theater I, II, & III

AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Landscape Design and Turf Grass Management Credit=1.0

*Grade Placement 10-12

This course is designed to develop skills in the design, construction and maintenance of

planted areas and devices for the beautification of home grounds and other areas of human

habitation and recreation.

Horticulture Science (11921261) Credit=1.0

*Grade Level 10-12

This course is designed as an introduction to horticultural sciences with emphasis on

technical skills, entrepreneurship and career opportunities.

*Recommended but special circumstances will be given individual consideration.

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Credit=1.0

Grades 8-12

This course is designed to provide an introduction to global agriculture. The course includes

instructional units in agricultural career development, leadership, communications, personal

finance, and mechanized agriculture.

Principles and Elements of Floral Design 13001800

Grades 9-12

This course is designed to develop students' ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management offloral enterprises..Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations.

Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies Credit=1.0

Grade level: l0- 12

This course is designed to introduce basic theory and specialized skills in agricultural

mechanics. Skills to be developed include tool identification and safe use, carpentry,

electricity, plumbing, masonry, fencing, painting, metal working, and welding processes.

Agricultural Facilities Design and Fabrication Credit=1.0

Grade level: 10-12

This course is designed to develop skills in metal equipment assembly, joining process,

skills in the maintenance, evaluation, design, and building of agricultural structures using

approved construction techniques.

Small Animal Management 13000400 Credit=.5-1.0

Grade Level: 9-12

To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and

transfer knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Suggested small animals which

may be included in the course of study include, but are not limited to, small

mammals, amphibians, reptiles, avian, dogs, and cats.

Veterinary Medical Applications 13000600 Credit=1.0

Grades 10-12

To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and

transfer knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings. Topics

covered in this course include, but are not limited to, veterinary practices as they

relate to both large and small animal species.

Advanced Animal Science 13000700 Credits=1.0

Grades 11-12

Recommended prerequisite: a minimum of one credit from the

courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster. To

receive credit in science, students must meet the 40% laboratory and fieldwork

requirement identified in §74.3(b)(2)(C) of this title (relating to Description of a

Required Secondary Curriculum). This course examines the interrelatedness of

human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction is

designed to allow for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal

science through field and laboratory experiences.

Wildlife Fisheries and Ecology Management

Grade Level: 9-12 Credit=1.0

This course is designed to examine the importance of wildlife and outdoor recreation with

emphasis on using wildlife and natural resources.

Construction Technology Credit=1.0

Grade Level: 10-12

This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge needed to improve and

maintain the urban or rural home and adjacent buildings, including the analysis of repair

needs and use of approved safety techniques.

Agricultural Power Systems

Grade level: 11-12 Credits:1-2

Prerequisite: Ag. Mech. credit or teacher approval

This laboratory-oriented course is designed to introduce the scientific principles, concepts,

and skill development necessary in agricultural mechanics. The course emphasizes soil and

water conservation electrification, concrete and masonry construction, building planning and

construction, small engine and agricultural equipment maintenance and repair, and oxyfuel

and electric cutting and welding. Instruction will include information on career

opportunities, leadership activities, and record keeping practices related to the industry.

Livestock Production

Grade level: 9-12 Credit= 1

This course is recommended for students in Grades 10--12. To prepare for success,

students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and

skills in a variety of settings. Animal species to be addressed in this course may

include, but are not limited to, beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry.

Equine Science

Grade level: 10-12 Credit= 1

This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12. To prepare for success, students

need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a

variety of settings. Suggested animals which may be included in the course of study include,

but are not limited to, horses, donkeys, and mules.

Agribusiness, Management, and Marketing Credit=1/2-1

This course is recommended for students in Grades 10--12. This course is designed to

provide a foundation to agribusiness management and the free enterprise system.

Instruction includes the use of economic principles such as supply and demand, budgeting,

record keeping, finance, risk management, business law, marketing, and careers in

agribusiness.

Professional Standards in Agribusiness Credit=1/2-1

This course is recommended for students in Grades 9-‐12. This course primarily focuses on

leadership, communication, employer--‐employee relations, and problem solving as they

relate to agribusiness.

Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Credit=1

This course is recommended for students in Grade 12. Recommended prerequisite: a

minimum of one credit from the courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

cluster. To be prepared for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources, students

must acquire technical knowledge in the discipline as well as apply academic skills in

mathematics. Students should apply knowledge and skills related to mathematics, including

algebra, geometry, and data analysis in the context of agriculture, food, and natural

resources. To prepare for success, students are afforded opportunities to reinforce, apply,

and transfer their knowledge and skills related to mathematics in a variety of context.

Information Technology

Principles of Information Technology

Grade Placement: 9-12 Credit=1/2 Recommended Prerequisite: Keyboarding or equivalent

Develops technology skills with applications to personal or business situations focusing on

word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, telecommunications, desktop publishing,

presentation management, networking, operating system, and emerging technologies; and

develops intermediate-level skills.

Digital and Interactive Media Credit=1.0

Grade level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Completion PIT

Course provides advanced technology skills required in the business environment, including

workplace technology standards in application of word processing, spreadsheet, databases,

telecommunications, desktop publishing, presentation management, networking, operating

systems and emerging technologies.

Webtechnologies

Grade level 9-12

Credit 1

Prerequisite: Keyboarding

The World Wide Web is the fastest growing part of the internet. This course focuses on

scripting, developing searching strategies, publishing skills, and serving information on a

web server. Ultimately, students within an ethical framework, will be the webmasters for the

class, school, or district, participating in a real global community of learners and

collaborators. Students enrolled in this course will be computer literate and have the basic

electronic productivity tools.

Introduction to Keyboarding

Grade: 8

Credit:

Basic keyboarding skills are acquired through correct typewriting techniques, skill-building

drills for speed and accuracy, and application of skills through construction of finished

documents such as letters, memos, reports, and tables. Emphasis is placed on techniques

for keyboard mastery, speed and accuracy in keyboarding, and copy-arrangement skills.

Arts, AV, and Communication Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Credit= ½-1 This course is recommended for students in Grade 9. Students will be expected to develop

an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and

the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities.

Printing and Imaging Technology Credit 1.0

This course is recommended for students in Grades 10--12. Recommended prerequisite:

Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications. Students will be expected

to develop an understanding of the printing industry with a focus on prepress and desktop

publishing.

Advanced Printing and Imaging Technology Credit 2.0

This course is recommended for students in Grades 10--12. Prerequisite: Printing and

Imaging Technology. Students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the

printing industry with a focus on press operations.

Audio and Video Production Credit 1.0

This course is recommended for students in Grades 9--‐12. Recommended prerequisite:


to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on pre--‐production, production,

and post--‐production audio and video activities.

Advanced Audio Video Production Credit 2.0

This course is recommended for students in Grades 10--12. Prerequisite:

Audio/Video Production. Students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding

of the industry with a focus on pre--production, production, and post--production activities.

This course may be implemented in an advanced audio format or an advanced format,

including both audio and video.

Graphic Design and Illustration Credit 1.0

This course is recommended for students in Grades 10--12.Recommended prerequisite:


to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and

principles of visual art and design.

Advanced Graphic Design and Illustration Credit 1-2

This course is recommended for students in Grades 10--12. Prerequisite: Graphic Design

and Illustration. Students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the

industry with a focus on mastery of content knowledge and skills.

Health Science

Principles of Health Science Credit= ½-1

The Principles of Health Science provides an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic,

health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development

systems of the health care industry.

Health Science Credit= ½-1

Prerequisite: PHS

The Health Science course is designed to provide for the development of advanced

knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will have

hands-on experiences for continued knowledge and skill development. The course

may be taught by different methodologies such as clinical rotation and career

preparation learning.

Practicum in Health Science

Prerequisite: PHS & Health Science

The Practicum is designed to give students practical application of previously studied

knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations

appropriate to the nature and level of experience.

Medical Terminology Credit= 1

This course is recommended for students in Grades 9-‐12. This course is designed to

introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots,

combining forms, and singular and plural forms, plus medical abbreviations and

acronyms. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary

appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.

Hospitality and Tourism

Principles of Hospitality and Tourism Credit= ½-1

This course is recommended for students in Grades 9—11 The hospitality and tourism

industry encompasses lodging; travel and tourism; recreation, amusements, attractions, and

resorts; and restaurants and food beverage service. The hospitality and tourism industry

maintains the largest national employment base in the private sector.

Culinary Arts I Credit 1.0

Culinary Arts begins with the fundamentals and principles of the art of cooking and the science of

baking and includes management and production skills and techniques. Students can pursue a

national sanitation certification, a Texas culinary specialist certification, or any other appropriate

industry certification. This course may be offered as a laboratory-based or internship course.

Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and

technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.

Restaurant Management Credit= ½-1


Principles of Hospitality and Tourism. This course will emphasize the principles of planning,

organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the management of a variety of food service

operations. The course will provide insight into the operation of a well--run restaurant. Students

are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical

student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations

HUMAN SERVICES

Principles of Human Service

Grade level : 9-12 Credit=1

This comprehensive laboratory course is designed to address a broad range of knowledge

and skills related to personal development and management, promotion of strong families,

and preparation for adult roles. Content includes a focus on interpersonal skills; decision-

making; promotion of family strengths and well being; developing positive relationships with

peers; child development and care; and clothing selection and maintenance. Other studies

address nutrition and dietary practices; and management of family housing needs.

Influences of societal and technological changes, career options, and the management of

multiple family, community, and wage earner roles are included.

Interpersonal Studies

Grade Level: 10-12 Credit=1.0

This technical course is designed to focus on personal development, interpersonal

relationships, effective individual and family functioning, and career preparation-all within a

changing society. The course addresses personal identity, responsibilities of living as an

independent adult, relationship development outside the family, and factors related to

martial success. Special attention is focused on understanding the roles, responsibilities,

and impact of family on individuals and society; promoting and strengthening the family unit;

and managing multiple family, community, and wage-earner roles.

Child Development Credit=1.0

This course is recommended for students in Grades 10--‐12. Recommended prerequisite:

Principles of Human Services. This technical laboratory course addresses knowledge and

skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school--‐age children,

equipping students with child development skills. Students use these skills to promote the

well--‐being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care

and education of children.

Child Guidance Credit= 1-2

This course is recommended for students in Grades 10--‐12. Recommended prerequisites:

Principles of Human Services and Child Development. This technical laboratory course

addresses the knowledge and skills related to child growth and guidance equipping students

to develop positive relationships with children and effective caregiver skills. Students use

these skills to promote the well--‐being and healthy development of children, strengthen a

culturally diverse society, and pursue careers related to the care, guidance, and education of

children, including those with special needs.

Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Credit= 1.0


Principles of Human Services, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, Principles of Health

Science, or Principles of Education and Training This laboratory course allows students to

use principles of lifetime wellness and nutrition to help them make informed choices that

promote wellness as well as pursue careers related to hospitality and tourism, education

and training, human services, and health sciences.

Career Portals Credit=1.0

Grade level: 7-8

The goal of this course is to create a culture of high expectation and continuous improvement that

provides middle school students with a foundation for success in high school, future studies, and careers.

Students explore college and career planning within specific career cluster(s). The students research labor

market information, learn job-seeking skills, and create documents required for employment. Students

use self-knowledge to explore and set realistic goals. Districts have the flexibility of offering career

exploration knowledge and skills in a variety of instructional arrangements.

Business Management and Administration

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance Credit ½-1 This course is recommended for students in Grades 9--11. This course allows students to

reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and

relevant activities, problems and settings in business, marketing, and finance.

Touch Systems Data Entry Credit ½-1

This course is recommended for students in Grades 9-10. Students apply technical skills to

address business applications of emerging technologies. Students enhance reading, writing,

computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business

environment. Students will need to apply touch system data entry for production of business

documents.

Business Information Management Credit 1-2


Touch Systems Data Entry. Students apply technical skills to address business applications

of emerging technologies, create word--processing documents, develop a spreadsheet,

formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software.

Business Management Credit= 1

Students recognize, evaluate, and prepare for a rapidly evolving global business

environment that requires flexibility and adaptability. Students analyze the primary functions

of management and leadership, which are planning, organizing, staffing, directing or

leading, and controlling. Topics will incorporate social responsibility of business and

industry. Students develop a foundation in the economical, financial, technological,

international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent managers,

employees, and entrepreneurs. Students incorporate a broad base of knowledge that

includes the legal, managerial, marketing, financial, ethical, and international dimensions of

business to make appropriate management decisions.

Practicum in Business Management Grade level: 12

The Practicum is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously

studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences occur in a paid or unpaid arrangement

and a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students

implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the

workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce or

postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of

emerging technologies. Students develop a foundation in the economical, financial,

technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent

consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students enhance reading, writing, computing,

communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment. Students

incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the legal, managerial, marketing,

financial, ethical, and international dimensions of business to make appropriate

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