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Lake Hamilton

High School

Course guide 2020-2021

2021, 2022, 2023

“When one runs with the wolves, one must howl with the pack ….”unknown

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Graduation Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3

Alternative Credit Options ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5

NPC Concurrent Credit Courses ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

Advanced Placement Program, Courses, AP Exams and PreAP/AP Commitment Contracts-------------------- 7

Academic Challenge (Lottery) Scholarship ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

Schedule Changes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

Course Selection Grids ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

Activity Courses and Athletic Courses----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

English and Language Arts Courses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

Fine Arts Courses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23

Theatre Performing Arts --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28

Foreign Language Courses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 29

Mathematics Courses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 31

Science Courses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34

Social Studies Courses ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37

Miscellaneous Courses ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39

Special Programs (On Campus) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 42

Career, Trade and Technical Educational Programs ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 45

Agriculture Courses --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46

Family and Consumer Sciences Education----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48

Business Courses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 50

Audio-Video & Film Technology / Advertising & Design ----------------------------------------------------------------- 51

Construction Technology--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52

Sports Medicine -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53

Computer Sciences ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56

Army JROTC-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59

National Park Career and Technology (Off Campus) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 59

Index ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66

* Disclaimer: Corrections and/or changes to the Course Guide 2019-2020 may occur due to student numbers, teacher availability, administrative

discretion or state mandates. Each course offered will be aligned to Common Core Standards as they are established and/or released.

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GRADUATION (SMART CORE) REQUIREMENTS - SENIORS 2020-2022

All students must successfully complete the following 22 credit requirements to be eligible for graduation from

the Lake Hamilton Public Schools:

SMART CORE

English 4 credits

Social Studies 3 credits World History, U.S. History, 1/2 credit of Civics, and 1/2 credit of Economics and Financial Literacy. *The requirement for Arkansas History will be fulfilled at the 7th grade level. *A passing score on the citizenship/naturalization test (aka the CIVICS EXAM) is now a graduation requirement for high school students.

Mathematics 4 credits Algebra 1 or Algebra A & B, Geometry or Geometry A & B, and Algebra 2 are required courses. One additional unit of math elective serves as the fourth credit. A two-year algebra equivalent or two-year geometry equivalent may each be counted as two units of the four-unit requirement for the purpose of meeting the graduation requirement, but only serve as one unit each toward fulfilling the Smart Core requirement. Elective Choices: Transition to College Math, Discrete Math, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Computer Science Flex Math, Algebra 3, Advanced Placement mathematics, or comparable concurrent credit college courses. *These elective will vary between school districts.

Science 3 credits Biology, Physical Science and Chemistry (and/or Physics). These science credits require laboratory experience.

Physical Ed ½ credit The first 1/2 credit of cheerleading, drill team or sports (athletics) will count toward this credit if the instructor for the class has physical education certification by the state of Arkansas.

Health & Safety ½ credit

Oral Com ½ credit

Fine Arts ½ credit Courses from the departments of art, band, choir and theatre count toward this credit.

Career Focus 6 credits All units in the career focus shall be established through guidance and counseling from the local level based on the student’s contemplated work aspirations. CBA is strongly recommended for Lake Hamilton students.

On-Line Course 1/2 credit of the 22 required for graduation must be completed on-line.

Total 22 credits Activity courses will not count in the 22 credits required for graduation.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE

The minimum grade point average for unconditional admission to colleges and universities will vary. Please

check the requirements of the institution you plan to attend. Highest Honor, High Honor and Honor Graduates

will be determined after 8 semesters.

Highest Honor — 5 AP courses and All A’s High Honors — 3 AP courses and at least a 3.75 GPA Honors — 2 AP courses and at least a 3.50 GPA

Class ranking for honors other than graduation will be based on a college preparatory curriculum and

participation in one or more AP courses.

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GRADUATION (CORE) REQUIREMENTS - SENIORS 2020-2022

All students must successfully complete the following 22 credit requirements to be eligible for graduation from the Lake

Hamilton Public Schools:

CORE

English 4 credits

Social Studies 3 credits World History, U.S. History, 1/2 credit of Civics, and 1/2 credit of Economics and Financial Literacy. *The requirement for Arkansas History will be fulfilled at the 7th grade level. *A passing score on the citizenship/naturalization test (aka the CIVICS EXAM) is now a graduation requirement for high school students.

Mathematics 4 credits Algebra 1 and Geometry are required plus two units of math electives. Integrated Algebra (A1, A2, B1, and B2) may be substituted for Algebra 1. Integrated Geometry (A1, A2, B1, and B2) may be substituted for Geometry.

Science 3 credits Biology and a physical science are required plus one unit of a science elective.

Physical Ed ½ credit The first 1/2 credit of cheerleading, drill team or sports (athletics) will count toward this credit if the instructor for the class has physical education certification by the state of Arkansas.

Health & Safety ½ credit

Oral Com ½ credit

Fine Arts ½ credit

Courses from the departments of art, band, choir and theatre count toward this credit.

Career Focus 6 credits All units in the career focus shall be established through guidance and counseling from the local level based on the student’s contemplated work aspirations. Survey of Business (previously called CBA) is strongly recommended for Lake Hamilton students.

On-Line Course 1/2 credit of the 22 required for graduation must be completed on-line.

Total 22 credits Activity courses will not count in the 22 credits required for graduation.

It is the responsibility of the parents and students to make sure that all graduation requirements are being met.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE

The minimum grade point average for unconditional admission to colleges and universities will vary. Please

check the requirements of the institution you plan to attend. Highest Honor, High Honor and Honor Graduates

will be determined after 8 semesters.

Highest Honor — 5 AP courses and All A’s High Honors — 3 AP courses and at least a 3.75 GPA Honors — 2 AP courses and at least a 3.50 GPA

Class ranking for honors other than graduation will be based on a college preparatory curriculum and

participation in one or more AP courses.

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Alternative Credit Options

A. Summer School - Students may attend summer school to earn credit for courses they have failed or for courses where credit was denied due to absences. B. Correspondence Study - All correspondence study must be arranged through the office of the counselor. Correspondence courses may be taken from any North Central accredited institution that has been approved in advance by the principal. No credit will be allowed until an official certificate from the institution is received in the registrar’s office. Final grades must be submitted to the registrar by May 10. C. Post-Secondary Institutions - Students may enroll in postsecondary institutions. Courses taken at post-secondary institutions will be accepted for high school elective credit upon completion of the course, if appropriate grades are earned and the courses have been approved by the Arkansas Department of Education. No credit will be allowed until an official certificate from the institution is received in the registrar's office. D. Virtual School - The Arkansas Virtual School (ARVS) is offered to school districts by the Arkansas Department of Education. School district participation in the ARVS program is optional. Students are required to be legally enrolled students of the resident school district or open-enrollment charter school in order to participate in the ARVS program. K-5 students participating in the ARVS will have access to language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, music, and art through the k12 Curriculum (www.k12.com). School districts are required to provide full access to public school programs and support services to legally enrolled ARVS students in accordance with all state and federal statutes. ARVS students will participate in the required state-testing program. Student scores will be included in the school’s combined population report. Lake Hamilton’s enrollment with ARVS is handled on a year-by-year basis. Students should check with the counselors concerning its availability. Additional information is available at the ARVS web site: www.arvs.org E. Basic Training - Basic Training may count as one elective credit. F. The APEX Credit Recovery Program - The APEX Credit Recovery program is available for students who have made an “F” or who have lost credit in a course due to a lack of attendance. These students may repeat the course through the web-based APEX program and will obtain credit upon demonstration of mastery in the coursework. The credit recovery class will be scheduled into the student’s regular daily schedule. All coursework and tests will be completed at school. Both the failing mark and the credit recovery mark will be reflected on the transcript. The district may choose to use alternative recovery programs in place of APEX as needed. G. New Horizons Alternative School - If a student falls extremely behind in their progression toward graduation, it may be possible for them to enter New Horizons Alternative School. Admission to New Horizons is based on several factors, and the number of students admitted each year is limited. Note: Students enrolled in any of the recovery options must be full-time students of Lake Hamilton High School. Note: Credits earned through non-academic sources such as basic training, JAG and the physician recommendation for a waived PE requirement will receive a letter grade that reflects the student’s current cumulative GPA.

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CONCURRENT CREDIT COURSES

All academic/concurrent credit courses on the Lake Hamilton campus require the availability of a high school

teacher with a Master’s Degree that includes 18 course specific graduate hours. To receive college credit in the

concurrent courses offered through LHHS, students must have qualifying scores on the ACT, or its equivalent

prior to beginning of the school year. (See the chart below). All concurrent credit courses require a qualifying

ACT score of 19 on the Reading subtest. Students enrolling in College math courses must have qualifying scores

on the Reading and Math subtests. Students enrolling in concurrent English courses must have qualifying scores

on the Reading and English/Writing subtests. Students can make arrangements through National Park College

Testing Center (501-760-4376) for ACCUPLACER testing during the summer.

Concurrent Credit Classes ACT ACCUPLACER Next Gen

SAT

ALL concurrent credit classes READING 19 252 470

ALL Math classes MATH/Elem Algebra 21 264 460

English Composition ENG/WRITING or Sentence Skills 19 256 450

AP Biology College Biology (4 hours) Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry College Algebra (3 hours) and

College Trigonometry (3 hours) Algebra 3 College Algebra (3 hours)

AP Statistics Intro to Statistics (3 hours)

AP Calculus AB Calculus 1 (4 hours)

English Comp 1 and 2 NPC Comp 1 (3 hours) & Comp 2 (3 hours)

Advertising and Design Level 2 NPC ACE Conc Media Communications (3 hrs) Criminal Justice Level 1 NPC Intro to Criminal Justice (3 hours) Criminal Justice Level 2 NPC Criminalistics: Intro Forensic Sci. (4 hours)

NPC Crime Scene Documentation (2 hours)

Medical Professions 2 NPC ACE Conc STEM Tech (3 hours)

Pathway to Engineering Level 1 NPC Introduction to Engineering (3 hours)

Wood Technology Level 1 NPC Industrial Fundamentals (TBA)

Automotive Level 1 NPC ACE Conc Auto Service 1 (6 hours-requires

an ACT composite of 14)

Automotive Level 2 NPC ACE Conc Auto Service 1 (6 hours-requires

an ACT composite of 14)

Aerospace Repair & Manufactoring 1 TBA

Aerospace Repair & Manufactoring 2 TBA

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Concurrent courses receive no semester test exemptions. In order to receive college credit, students must complete the enrollment process for the college offering the course. They must have a “C” average in the course, take a departmental test if required, complete the course, and take the AP exam in all AP courses. ***Lake Hamilton and National Park College reserve the right to change concurrent credit policies based on regulations promulgated by the Arkansas Department of Education and laws governing education.

The Advanced Placement Program, Courses, and Examinations

The Advanced Placement Program, sponsored by the College Board, is a program of college-level courses and

examinations that provides high school students with an opportunity to earn advanced placement, college

credit, or both while still in secondary school. The AP Program offers students challenge, study of subjects in

greater depth, accelerated learning opportunities, a sense of accomplishment, strength in a college application,

development of college-level study, analytical skills, and a head start for college credit.

Advanced Placement examinations are given in May. Advanced Placement scores are available online in July.

Students can prevent delays in score access through the following:

1. At Exam Time: Fill in the AP answer sheets carefully and consistently. Make sure names, birth dates,

gender, mailing addresses and email addresses are correct and legible.

2. Before July: Sign up for a College Board account at apscore.org. Remember or have access to the College

Board account username, password and AP number (or student ID number if used on the AP answer

sheet).

3. Log on to apscore.org to get your scores. Students can check website after taking the exams for the exact

date scores will be made available. A reminder will be sent to the email provided by the student on the

AP answer sheet.

Each college decides which AP Exam grades it will accept for credit and/or advanced placement. Generally,

institutions accept scores of 3 and above to award credit for an equivalent course. More than 3,000 U.S. colleges

and universities accept AP grades. Students seeking credit through the AP Program should obtain the college’s

AP Policy in writing or refer to the institution’s catalog. Currently the State of Arkansas pays testing fees for all

students completing AP courses.

AP Courses for 2020-2021

Advanced Placement Art Advanced Placement Music Theory

Advanced Placement Biology Advanced Placement Physics 1

Advanced Placement Calculus Advanced Placement Physics 2

Advanced Placement Chemistry Advanced Placement Spanish

Advanced Placement Computer Science Advanced Placement Statistics

Advanced Placement Eng 11–Language/Comp Advanced Placement U.S. History

Advanced Placement Eng 12–Literature/Comp Advanced Placement World History

Advanced Placement Environmental Science

Lake Hamilton offers PreAP or Advanced courses beginning in Middle School in preparation for AP courses. Participation in PreAP/AP courses requires a commitment contract signed by the student and parent(s). All AP students must complete the course and take each semester exam in order to receive weighted credit. AP course will be taught by an AP certified teacher.

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Junior High School Sample Form PreAP Commitment Contract (8th and 9th grades)

PLEASE READ EVERY SECTION OF THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT VERY CAREFULLY. YOU MUST AGREE TO ALL

TERMS TO ENROLL IN A PREAP OR AP COURSE.

Certain skills, attitudes, and behaviors are essential to good learning. PreAP courses prepare students for the

challenges of AP courses. Both PreAP and AP are challenging elective courses. Students in an AP class have the

opportunity for college credit through the AP test. If a student completes two semesters of an AP class and

takes the AP exam, weighted credit will be given the student per state law and the student handbook. PreAP

class grades are NOT WEIGHTED. (For example, a “B” in a PreAP class does not count as an “A”.)

Research shows that students who take rigorous PreAP and AP courses score higher on exams such the ACT

and SAT, and are more successful in college courses. This applies to all students in PreAP and AP courses, not

just those who receive an “A” or a “B”.

Students in these classes are expected to exhibit a higher level of learning behaviors. The following are expected to be practiced by all students electing PreAP or AP courses. 1. Self-control and maturity: being able to discuss relevant topics in a mature way, being able to accept

feedback, being trustworthy and responsible, knowing the rules, coming to class with all the necessary

materials.

2. Critical thinking: being accurate and seeking accuracy; being clear and seeking clarity; being open-minded;

restraining impulsivity; taking a position when the situation warrants it; being sensitive to others’ feelings and

level of knowledge.

3. Creative thinking: engaging intensely in tasks even when answers or solutions are not immediately apparent.

4. Leadership and cooperation: establishing a relationship with teachers and peers, accepting team roles as

assigned, adding to the order of the classroom, sharing responsibility for class leadership.

5. Positive attitude: trying to find value and relevance when they are not immediately apparent, giving top

effort in unfamiliar tasks, giving others the benefit of the doubt.

6. Strong work ethic: devoting extensive time and energy to the completion of homework assignments,

projects, daily work, tests, quizzes, readings, writings, occasional extra time commitments, and near-perfect

attendance to class.

7. Honor: following the same honor code that many colleges have. Plagiarism or cheating in any form is

unacceptable. Students are expected to discuss with teachers any knowledge of students participating in any

dishonorable activities.

A student unwilling or unable to practice these behaviors should not elect PreAP or AP courses.

PreAP Algebra I is tied to a state mandated high stakes End of Course Exam which students must pass in order to

receive credit. 8th graders who take PreAP Algebra I will not be allowed to drop the course after October 1st. If

class size allows, other PreAP classes may be dropped during the first ten days of each semester with teacher,

principal, and parent signature.

Course: _____________________________ Student ____________________________

Date: _______________________________ Parent _____________________________

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High School Sample Form AP Commitment Contract (Grades 10, 11 and 12)

YOU MUST AGREE TO ALL TERMS TO ENROLL IN OUR RIGOROUS AP COURSES. AP COURSES ARE COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES OFFERED AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL. MORE IS REQUIRED OF THE STUDENTS. Students receive weighted credit in AP courses by completing both semesters (including the semester exams) and taking the appropriate AP exam. Students in AP courses are expected to exhibit a higher level of learning behaviors. The following are expected to be practiced by all students who choose to take AP courses. Parents should be aware that good grades are not always synonymous with academic rigor or excellence. Research shows that students who take rigorous PreAP and AP courses score higher on exams such the ACT and SAT, and are more successful in college courses. This applies to all students in PreAP and AP courses, not just those who receive an “A” or a “B”. Students in these classes are expected to exhibit a higher level of learning behaviors. The following are expected to be practiced by all students electing PreAP or AP courses. 1. Strong work ethic: devoting extensive time and energy to the completion of homework assignments,

projects, daily work, tests, quizzes, readings, writings, occasional extra time commitments, and near-perfect

attendance to class.

2. Self-control and maturity: being able to discuss relevant topics in a mature way, being able to accept

feedback, being trustworthy and responsible, knowing the rules, coming to class with all the necessary

materials.

3. Critical thinking: being accurate and seeking accuracy; being clear and seeking clarity; being open-minded;

restraining impulsivity; taking a position when the situation warrants it; being sensitive to others’ feelings and

level of knowledge.

4. Creative thinking: engaging intensely in tasks even when answers or solutions are not immediately apparent.

5. Leadership and cooperation: establishing a relationship with teachers and peers, accepting team roles as

assigned, adding to the order of the classroom, sharing responsibility for class leadership.

6. Positive attitude: trying to find value and relevance when they are not immediately apparent, giving top

effort in unfamiliar tasks, giving others the benefit of the doubt.

7. Honor: following the same honor code that many colleges have. Plagiarism or cheating in any form is

unacceptable. Students are expected to discuss with teachers any knowledge of students participating in any

dishonorable activities.

A student unwilling or unable to practice these behaviors should not elect PreAP or AP courses. Schedules changes may be made the first ten days of the first semester, or the first five days of the second semester.

Course: __________________________ Student____________________________

Date: ____________________________ Parent_____________________________

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AP COMMITMENT CONTRACT (Spanish)

CONTRATO DE COMPROMISO

¿Que es Advanced Placement? La Colocación avanzada es un programa en los Estados Unidos y Canadá

creado por el College Board que ofrece planes de estudio y exámenes de nivel universitario a estudiantes de

preparatoria. Los colegios y universidades estadounidenses pueden otorgar créditos de colocación y cursos a

los estudiantes que obtengan puntajes altos en los exámenes

USTED DEBE ACEPTAR TODOS LOS TÉRMINOS PARA INSCRIBIRSE EN NUESTROS CURSOS RIGOROSOS AP. LOS

CURSOS DE AP SON CURSOS DE NIVEL UNIVERSITARIO OFRECIDOS EN EL NIVEL DE ESCUELA PREPARATORIA. SE

REQUIERE MÁS DE LOS ESTUDIANTES.

Los estudiantes reciben crédito en los cursos AP completando ambos semestres (incluídos los exámenes

semestrales) y toman el examen AP correspondiente. Se espera que los estudiantes en cursos AP exhiban un

nivel más alto de conductas de aprendizaje. Se espera que todos los estudiantes que elijan tomar cursos AP,

practiquen lo siguiente: Los padres deben ser conscientes de que las buenas calificaciones no siempre son

sinónimo de rigor académico o excelencia.

1. Fuerte ética de trabajo: dedicar mucho tiempo y energía para la realización de las tareas, proyectos,

trabajo diario, exámenes, pruebas, lectura fuera de clase, asistencia casi perfecta, y los compromisos de

tiempo adicionales (tutoría y fuera de las sesiones de estudio de la escuela) desarrollar habilidades de

aprendizaje independiente.

2. Autocontrol y Madurez: poder discutir temas relevantes de manera madura, aceptar comentarios, ser

confiable y responsable, y estar preparado para la clase con todos los materiales (incluyendo la tarea).

3. Pensamiento Crítico: ser de mente abierta, tomar una posición cuando la situación lo amerita, ser

sensible a las opiniones de los demás, restringir las reacciones impulsivas.

4. Pensamiento Creativo: participar intensamente en las tareas, incluso cuando las respuestas o

soluciones no son evidentes de inmediato.

5. Liderazgo y Cooperación: establecer una relación con los maestros y compañeros, aceptar los roles del

equipo según lo asignado, aumentar el orden del salón de clases, compartir la responsabilidad del

liderazgo de la clase.

6. Actitud Positiva: tratar de encontrar valor y relevancia cuando no son evidentes de inmediato, dando

su máximo esfuerzo en tareas desconocidas, dando a otros el beneficio de la duda.

7. Honor: El plagio o el engaño en cualquier forma es inaceptable. Se espera que los estudiantes discutan

con los maestros cualquier conocimiento de los estudiantes que participan en cualquier actividad

deshonrosa.

SI LOS ESTUDIANTES NOTAN QUE LOS CURSOS AP NO SON EL CAMINO APROPIADO PARA ELLOS, DEBEN

CONSIDERAR UN CAMBIO DE SU HORARIO. Se pueden hacer cambios de horario para los cursos AP los

primeros diez días del primer semestre, o los primeros cinco días del segundo semestre.

Por favor, firme abajo mostrando su compromiso con el riguroso curso AP.

ESTUDIANTE: ___________________________________ NIVEL DE GRADO: ___________

FECHA: _________________ PADRE/TUTOR: ___________________________________________

A continuación por favor enumera los cursos AP que planeas tomar:

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Academic Challenge Scholarship (Lottery) Program

ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP (LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP) SENIORS OF 2017 AND AFTER: NO SMART CORE REQUIREMENT NO INCOME REQUIREMENT NO FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA for Traditional Students:

Graduate from an Arkansas public high school, private high school, out-of-state high school or home school and obtain a 19 or above on the ACT or its equivalent.

The graduate must be accepted for admission at an approved institution of higher education as a full-time student in a program of study that leads to a baccalaureate degree, associate degree, qualified certificate or a nursing school diploma.

Must complete the FAFSA. Must be an Arkansas resident for at least twelve (12) months immediately preceding post-secondary

enrollment. ACT composite score of 19 or above (ACT equivalents such as the ACCUPLACER or SAT may be substituted).

Substituted scores must be mailed directly to the ADHE by the student. Disclaimer: This information is subject to changes made through the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.

ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP (LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP) AWARD AMOUNTS:

* Award amounts will be determined as lottery revenues are received. * Scholarship amounts at a 2-year college will be $1000 for year one and $3000 for year two. * Scholarship amounts at a 4-year college will be $1000 for year one, $4000 for year two, $4000 for year three and $5000 for year four. * Students with 27 hours of concurrent credit who plan to graduate in three years may choose to decline the year one award of $1000 for the year two award of $4000. A written request must be provided to the ADHE for that substitute. The decision to do so is irreversible. * Award amounts will be prorated for part-time students.

ACT Dates for 2020-2021 September 12, 2020

October 24, 2020 December 12, 2020 February 06, 2021

April 10, 2021 June 12, 2021 July 17, 2021

SAT Dates for 2020-2021 August 29, 2020

October 03, 2020 November 07, 2020 December 05, 2020

March 13, 2021 May 08, 2021 June 05, 2021

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Earn Cash 4 College

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Step One:

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Complete the High School * 4 units English * 0.5 unit Civics and .5 unit Economics * 3 units Natural Science (2 WITH LABS) including Biology, Physical Science or Chemistry or Physics, and another science elective * 4 units Math (1 unit beyond Algebra II and Geometry) * 3 units Social Studies * Go on line for the exceptions to this requirement.

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*Complete the APPLICATION before July1 of your senior year. * Amount of Scholarship * Application Procedure * Scholarship Renewal

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SCHEDULE CHANGES

Students and parents need to be aware that the choices made on the pre-registration form are binding because faculty and scheduling are based on the pre-registration choices. Both students and parents/guardians must sign the pre-registration form. If a student fails to list enough courses or alternates on their pre-registration form, they will be assigned to the classes their counselor deems appropriate. ALL SCHEDULE CHANGES MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO THE POSTED DEADLINE WHICH WILL BE DETERMINED BY ADMINISTION PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF EACH SEMESTER – with the following exceptions: 1. When a student completes a course during summer school and no longer needs the course. 2. When a student fails a course Prerequisite. 3. When a change is required, due to a clerical error, to balance class loads, or to meet graduation requirements. 4. When enrollment in a course is insufficient, the course will be dropped from the schedule for one year. 5. Students who have seven (7) academic subjects (sports are not academic) may drop one regular course for an activity class up to the first 10 days of the semester. 6. An AP or PreAP can be dropped, added or switched to a regular course for that subject area if seating is available during the first ten (10) days of the first semester. An AP or PreAP can be dropped the first five (5) days of the second semester. 7. Students who transfer from an AP course to a regular class will transfer with the percentage they made in the AP class. Ten (10) percentage points will be added in the class to which the student transfers. 8. Students who drop a class after the 10th day of the semester will receive an “F” in the course.

STUDENTS MAY SUBMIT ONE SCHEDULE CHANGE FORM PER SEMESTER (exception #6 above).

ADDITIONAL SCHEDULE CHANGE FORMS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO REQUEST SPECIFIC TEACHERS.

NOTE: AP students must take each semester exam in order to receive weighted credit. AP courses will be taught by an AP

certified teacher.

NOTE: An enrollment of ten students is required for a course offering. If a student requests a course that is not offered

due to a “lack of interest” or scheduling conflicts, the student will be rescheduled into an alternate course (see #4 above).

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Lake Hamilton Jr. High School and High School Course Selection Grids

Lake Hamilton School District follows the Arkansas Department of Education requirements for graduation that

includes a minimum of 22 credits.

English: 4 credits for graduation grades 9th-12th

8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Regular English Regular English Regular English Regular English Regular English

PreAP English PreAP English PreAP English AP English AP English

Eng Composition 1,2

*Resource English *Resource English *Resource English *Resource English *Resource English

*Resource English is only for students with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). To make a change in a Special Education Placement requires a SPC meeting conducted by the special needs department.

Mathematics:

4 credits for graduation grades 8th-12th (Pre-AP Algebra 1 in 8th grade counts as one high school math credit)

8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Math 8 Algebra 1, Computer Science

Geometry Advanced Geometry or Computer Science

Algebra 2 Advanced Algebra 2 Computer Science

Pre-Cal/Trig, AP Statistics, Algebra 3, Quantitative Math Literacy, Computer Science

Advanced Algebra 2 Algebra 2 (requires Geometry or dual enrollment in Geom)

Pre-Cal/Trig, AP Statistics AP Calculus or AP Statistics

*Resource Math

*Resource Math 9

*Resource Math 10 *Resource Math 11 *Resource Math 12

*Resource Math is only for students with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). To make a change in a Special Education Placement requires a SPC meeting conducted by the special needs department.

Science: 3 credits for graduation grades 9th-12th

8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th or 12th grades

8th grade level science

Physical Science or PreAP Physical Science

Biology or PreAP Biology Note: If Biology was taken during 9th grade the student may choose: Physics (physical science equivalent) AP Biology Chemistry or PreAP Chemistry (requires Alg 2)

Chemistry or PreAP Chemistry (requires Algebra 2) Physics or AP Physics (requires Algebra 2) Anatomy and Physiology AP Biology (Biology is a Prerequisite) AP Chemistry (Chemistry regular or PreAP) is a Prerequisite) Environmental Science, AP Environmental Science, or Outdoor Educational Earth Science/PE (CARE)

*Resource Biology may be available for 10th grade students with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP).

Placement in Resource Biology must be written in the student’s IEP.

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Social Studies: 3 credits for graduation 9th-12th

8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Arkansas History and Social Study 8

Civics or PreAP Civics Economics

World Geography (1/2 credit elective) American Government (1/2 credit elective) Financial Literacy

US (American) History Or AP US History

World History or AP World History Social Studies 1/2 credit electives for juniors and seniors: Psychology, Sociology

*Resource World History is available for students with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Placement in

Resource World History must be written in the student’s IEP.

Core Credit Requirements: 9th-12th grade

1/2 Credit Physical Education 1/2 credit Fine Arts 1/2 credit Health 1/2 credit Oral Communications

PE *Athletics physical fitness

Art classes, Music classes including Band and Choir, Theatre classes

Health and Safety (This class also covers the online requirement.)

Oral Com (also called speech)

*Athletic coach must be certified in Physical Education before athletics count as the required 0.5 credits of PE.

Career Focus Electives 9th-12th grade

English Mathematics Sciences Social Studies

Creative Writing ELA drama (will not be offered 2020-2021)

Math courses taken in addition to the required 4 math credits.

Science courses taken in addition to the required 3 science credits.

Social Studies courses taken in addition to the required 3 social studies credits.

Foreign Language Fine Arts Career Tech Activity Courses

Spanish 1 Spanish 2 or PreAP Span 2 PreAP Spanish 3 AP Spanish German 3

Any Art, Music, or Theatre classes taken in addition to the required 1/2 fine art credit.

East Computer classes Business classes Audio/Film classes Agriculture classes Family Consumer Sci. classes JROTC classes Journalism classes Sports medicine classes NPC career/tech classes

Publications (9th grade) Athletic Cheerleading Dance Library Aid

Special Needs Educational Classes

Any courses that require an IEP for enrollment.

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ACTIVITY COURSES

Subject Grade Credit

Cheerleading (see *Note below) 9-12 1 Dance Team (see *Note below) 9-12 1 Sports—See Athletics (see *Note below) 9-12 1 ACT 675 of 2003—Sections 2 (2Ai and ii) Students to be assigned to no more than one class period each day for a study hall period which the student shall be required to attend and participate in a full class period of self-study or organized tutoring in the school building and no more than one class period each day for organized and scheduled student extracurricular classes to be included as planned instructional time. NOTE: Activity Courses DO NOT count toward graduation and will not figure into GPA. (Exception: The first 1/2 credit of sports (athletics), 9th grade Cheerleading or 9th grade Dance Team will count as the required 1/2 credit of PE if the instructor for the class is PE certified by the state of Arkansas and is earned during regular school hours.

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

NOTE: In accordance with ACT 675 of 2003, a student may take only ONE activity course per semester. Cheerleading 9-12 1 Course #: 999850 Prerequisite: Tryouts—Current Physical on File, tumbling skills, splits, jumps, double stunts, and enthusiasm. Tryouts required each spring. Designed to promote and lead school spirit. Cheerleaders cheer for varsity sports. Dance Team 9-12 1 Course #: 999852 Prerequisite: Tryouts—Current Physical on file. An advanced aerobic and endurance course combined with memory and dance techniques (Also used in school spirit activities.) Membership is determined by tryouts which are required each spring. Sports – (See Athletics) 9-12 1 PLEASE NOTE: IN ALL VARSITY SPORTS, STUDENT ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A PHYSICAL AND SUBMIT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING.

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ATHLETIC COURSES

PLEASE NOTE: IN ALL VARSITY SPORTS, STUDENT ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A PHYSICAL AND SUBMIT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING

Subject Grade Credit

Varsity Baseball (2nd Term) 9-12 0.5 Varsity Basketball (Men & Women) 9-12 1 Varsity Bowling (2nd Term) (Men and Women) 9-12 no credit Varsity Cross Country (1st Term) (Men and Woment) 9-12 0.5 Varsity Football 9-12 1 Varsity Golf (1st Term) (Men & Women) 9-12 no credit Varsity Soccer (2nd Term) (Men & Women) 9-12 no credit Varsity Softball (1st and 2nd Term) (Women Only) 9-12 0.5 Varsity Tennis (1st Term) (Men & Women) 9-12 no credit Varsity Track (1st and/or 2nd Term) (Men & Women) 9-12 0.5 - 1 Varsity Volleyball (1st Term) (Women only) 9-12 no credit Health and Safety 1st or 2nd Term 9-12 0.5 Physical Education 1st or 2nd Term 9-12 1 Physical Fitness/Rec. Sports 10-12 1 NOTE: The first 1/2 credit of sports (athletics) earned during regular school hours will count as the required 1/2 credit of PE if the instructor for the class is PE certified by the state of Arkansas. After the first (1.0) credit of PE or the first 1/2 credit of its athletic equivalent has been earned, athletic credits DO NOT count toward graduation and will not figure into the GPA

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Varsity Baseball 1st or 2nd Term 9-12 1 Course #: 999820 Prerequisite: Physical This activity is a year round course. The baseball season is in the spring; however, participants are expected to be in the off-season program unless they are participating in another sport. Players practice the last period. (There is not a Jr. High Team. 9th grade students may try out for the high school team.) *A physical fitness class designated for baseball players can also serve as off-season. Varsity Basketball (Men & Women) 1st or 2nd Term 9-12 1 Course #: Junior High Boys 999810 High School Men 999810 Course #: Junior High Girls 999817 High School Women 999811 Prerequisite: Physical Basketball players will learn the fundamentals of Basketball in a very competitive atmosphere. (Men & Women) is offered last period. Ninth grade women’s basketball currently meets 5th period. Varsity Bowling (Men & Women) 9-12 0 Course #: 999821

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Prerequisite: Physical Lake Hamilton has both men’s and women’s bowling teams. Try outs are in the fall semester. Practice is after school. No credit is awarded for after school athletics. The season runs December through February. Varsity Cross Country (Men & Women) 1st Term 9-12 0.5 Course #: 999812 Prerequisite: Varsity Track and a Physical Cross country is a fall semester sport. Both men and women may participate. The class meets the last period of the school day. Cross country athletes participate in track during the spring semester unless they are involved in another second term sport. There is not an "off-season" cross country offered 2nd term. Varsity Football 9-12 1 Course #: 999813 Prerequisite: Physical This activity is a year round course. The Football season is in the fall; however, participants are expected to be in the off-season program unless they are participating in another sport. This class meets the last period. Failing to complete the semester will result in an “F” and no credit will be awarded. Varsity Golf 1st Term 9-12 0 Course #: 999017 Prerequisite: Physical and Fall Tryouts This is for both men and women who have played golf before. It is not an instructional class. Practice is after school. No credit is awarded for after school athletics. (There is no Jr. High Team. 9th grade students may try out for the high school team.) Varsity Soccer 2nd Term 9-12 0 Course #: High School Men 999823 Course #: High School Women 99982W Prerequisite: Physical Both Men and Women’s soccer is a spring semester sport. Players practice after school. No credit is awarded for after school athletics. Varsity Softball 1st and 2nd Term 9-12 0.5 Course #: 999824 Prerequisite: Physical & Spring Tryouts This is a highly competitive sport activity. (There is no junior high team, 9th grade students may try out for the high school team.) Varsity Tennis 1st Term 9-12 0 Course #: 999825 Prerequisite: Physical and Fall Tryout This is for both men and women. No credit is awarded for after school athletics. (There is no junior high team. 9th grade students may try out for the high school team.) Varsity Track (Men & Women) 1st or 2nd Term 9-12 1 Including Cross Country (Fall Semester) Course #: 999812 Prerequisite: Physical Track is a Spring Semester or year round sport. Both men and women may participate. This is a wide open activity. There is an event for everyone in track. Men's and women’s class meets the last period.

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Varsity Volleyball 1st Term (Women Only) 9-12 0.5 Course #: 999826 Prerequisite: Physical & Spring Tryouts — new students have fall tryouts. This is a highly competitive, team oriented activity. It meets after school first semester only. No credit is awarded for after school athletics. Health and Safety 1st or 2nd Term 9-12 0.5 Course #: 480000 Prerequisite: None Health Education: The health curriculum is directed toward enlightening students in several areas. The program areas are as follows: Personal awareness, social drugs, body control systems, physical fitness, physical fitness and health, consumer health, infections and chronic diseases, and emergency care and first aid. One-half credit of health is required for all students. Health is an online academic course that is calculated into the GPA. Physical Education 1st and/or 2nd Term 9-12 1 Course #: 485000 [1/2 credit of this course is required for graduation.] This course will emphasize skill related fitness, health related fitness, and developmental skills. These skills will be demonstrated through tests which include: Coordination, agility, running (speed), jumping (power), cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, and muscular endurance. Fundamental skills, strategy concepts, tactics, and rules will be demonstrated during the performance of multiple sports and activities. The first one-half credit of PE is calculated into the GPA.

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Physical Activity/Recreational Sports Full Year 10-12 1 Prerequisite: Physical examination and Coach approval. Course #: Physic Baseball-AC 485007 Physic Baseball 585021 Physic Softball-AC 48500S Physic Softball 585024 Physic Men Basketball-AC 485007 Physic Men Basketball 585022-1 Physic Women Basketball-AC 485005 Physic Women Basketball 585022-2 Physic Football-AC 485006 Physic Football 585023 Phys Act Swim-AC 485002 Physic CC/Track 585020 Phys Act Track – AC 48500E Physic Cross Country-AC 48500F

Physical Fitness & Recreational Sports is a one credit course that can be counted as the 0.5 P.E. credit. This

course will emphasize all phases of physical fitness. These include: strength training, flexibility, aerobic

conditioning, speed training, hand-eye coordination, and agility. The course will also include

an introduction to life time sports such as softball, volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis, etc.

*Only one (1.0) credit of PE or 0.5 credit of its althetic equivalent will count toward graduation credits. Any

additional credits in these courses will not count toward the 22 credit requirement.

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ENGLISH AND LANGUAGE ARTS COURSES

Subject Grade Credit

English 9 9 1 Pre-AP English 9 9 1 English 10 10 1 Pre-AP English 10 10 1 English 11 11 1 Advanced Placement Language/Composition 11 1 English 12 12 1 Advanced Placement Literature/Composition 12 1 College English Composition 1 & 2 12 1 Oral Communications 1st or 2nd Term 9-12 0.5 Journalism 1 - 4 10-12 1

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

English 9 9 1 Course #: 410000 41000C (English 9 Inclusion – for identified students only) *972109 (Resource English 9 – for identified students only) *910000 (English Exploration 9 – alternate pathway for identified students only) Prerequisite: None Review of the parts of speech as well as the grammar concepts of clauses, phrases, and sentence study comprises the grammar units. The literature units are based on short stories, novels, poetry, drama and nonfiction. Writing is incorporated into all phases of language arts. PreAP English 9 9 1 Course #: 410001 Prerequisite: Score of Advanced or Proficient in Literacy on Benchmark exam is recommended. Composition studies include a review of grammar skills with clauses, phrases, and verbal as the focus, organizational techniques, and essay writing in a variety of formats. Literature units include classic and contemporary works in addition to selections from the 9th grade literature text. This course is fundamental for future PreAP courses. English 10 10 1 Course #: 411000 41100C (English 10 Inclusion – for identified students only) *972100 (Resource English 10 – for identified students only) *911000 (English Exploration 10 – alternate pathway for identified students only) Prerequisite: Both semesters of English 9. Emphasis is placed on grammar and usage. Composition instruction focuses on building effective sentences, organizing paragraphs, and developing the essay. Units in world literature are taught. PreAP English 10 10 1 Course #: 411001 Prerequisite: Pre-AP English 9 is recommended.

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This course is vital for students who plan on taking AP English classes in their junior and senior years. The curriculum focuses on advanced pieces of imaginative and non-fiction literature, the composition of literary and rhetorical analysis essays, and strengthening grammar skills. English 11 11 1 Course #: 412000 41200C (English 11 Inclusion – for identified students only) *972101 (Resource English 10 – for identified students only) *912000 (English Exploration 11 – alternate pathway for identified students only) Prerequisite: Both semesters of English 10. This course consists of a study of American literature. Grammar will be reviewed. Composition will focus on the development of the essay and answering the essay and discussion question. A research paper is required. Advanced Placement Eng 11–Language/Composition 11 1 Course #: 517030 Prerequisite: Pre-AP English 10 is recommended. This is a college-level course focusing on composition and rhetorical strategies. Students must have a solid understanding of grammar and sentence structure. Non-fiction course readings feature expository, analytical, personal, and argumentative texts from a variety of authors and historical contexts. Students examine and work with essays, letters, speeches, images, and imaginative literature. Students are expected to commit to a minimum of five hours of course work per week outside of class. Often, this work involves long-term writing and reading assignments, so effective time management is important. The course is constructed in accordance with the guidelines described in the AP English Course Description. Students must complete both semesters of this course and take the AP exam to recieve weighted credit for grade point calculations. English 12 12 1 Course #: 413000 41300C (English 12 Inclusion – for identified students only) *972102 (Resource English 12 – for identified students only) *913000 (Eng Exploration 12 – alternate pathway for identified students only) Prerequisite: Both semesters of English 11. This course is designed for all students who do not desire an advanced curriculum. It will be a cumulative review of grammar skills and usage as well as a study of English literature. Writing will include development of the essay. Advanced Placement Eng 12–Literature/Composition 12 1 Course #: 517040 Prerequisite: Previous participation in pre-AP classes or AP Language is recommended. Priority for AP English Lit will be given to those students who have successfully completed both semesters of AP English Lang and the AP Lang/Comp exam. This is a college-level course designed for advanced students who enjoy reading imaginative literature and writing about it. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing world literature. The focus will be preparing for the AP exam . Students must complete both semesters of this course and take the AP exam to recieve weighted credit for grade point calculations. English Composition Course #: 519940 Prerequisite: Both semesters of English 11 or AP Language. This course is offered as concurrent credit for students who wish to take College English Comp 1 & 2 as a senior level English class.

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Oral Communications 1st or 2nd Term 9-12 0.5 Course #: 414000 Prerequisite: None In this introductory class, students participate in the following: speech composition and delivery, interpersonal communications, listening skills, non-verbal communications and competitive speaking. This course counts as one-half credit. Journalism 1 10-12 1 Course Code: 415000 Prerequisite: Completed application and instructor approval Journalism intoduces students to the world of media. This course will serve as an introduction to advanced media applications with a strong emphasis on creative writing. The goal of educational journalism is for students to become analytical consumers of media and technology to enhance their communication skills. Writing, technology, photography and other visual and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students create, clarify, critique, write, and produce effective communications. Students will learn to use appropriate editing and production software for media production. Participation in creative workshops and the creation of a competive journalistic project are required for this course. Journalism 2 11-12 1 Course Code: 415010 Prerequisite: Journalism 1 Journalism 2 intoduces students to the world of advanced media applications. Writing, technology, and visual and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students create, clarify, critique, write, and produce effective communications and projects. Students will learn to use a 35mm film camera, a digital still camera and a digital film camera, as well as, the use of appropriate editing and production software for media production. Journalism 3 11-12 1 Course Code: 415020 Prerequisite: Journalism 2 Journalism 3 involves researching, gathering information and communicating it to the public through writing, speaking, visual, or electronic means. This course involves the use of advanced media applications with an emphasis on crafting and producing print and visual media for distribution to the public. It includes newspaper, yearbook, and broadcast video production. Students will learn and master those skills that are needed to become proficient at creating writing and designing and creating pages for publication. They will focus on individual/group dynamics, decision-making and problem solving, and meeting deadlines. Journalism 4 11-12 1 Course Code: 493730 Prerequisite: Advanced Journalism Journalism 4 is a publication lab for all forms of print and visual media. It involves the production and distribution of professional quality media including ad and publicity media, newspaper, and yearbook media. Students will use previously gained skills to design, produce, finance and distribute media to the public. They will create a portfolio of their work using higher order-thinking skills in the planning, layout design, and satisfactory completion of media. They will select and write news stories for publication, setting goals for each segment of the media and deciding how best to achieve them. Decision-making, evaluation, and problem solving skills are required daily in layout, editing, story selection, motivating team members, meeting deadlines, and publishing. *NOTE: See your counselor for credit recovery options offered at LHHS.

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FINE ARTS COURSES

Subject Grade Credit

ART Art 1 9 -10 1 Art 2 10 -12 1 Art 3 11-12 1 PreAP Art 3 11-12 1 Art4 12 1 Advanced Placement Art 12 1

Subject Grade Credit

MUSIC / BAND Instrumental Music 1 9 1 Instrumental Music 2 10 1 Instrumental Music 3 11 1 Instrumental Music 4 12 1 Music Lab 1,2,3 o 4 9-12 1 Music Appreciation 1st or 2nd Term 10-12 0.5 Music Theory 10-12 1 Advanced Placement Music Theory – Intro to Instrumental Music Ed 11-12 1

Subject Grade Credit

MUSIC / CHOIR Vocal Music 1 (Harmonia or Schola Cantorum – Year One) 9-12 1 Vocal Music 2 (Harmonia or Schola Cantorum – Year Two) 9-12 1 Vocal Music 3 (Harmonia or Schola Cantorum – Year Three) 9-12 1 Vocal Music 4 (Harmonia or Schola Cantorum – Year Four) 9-12 1

Subject Grade Credit

THEATRE ARTS Theatre Appreciation 1st or 2nd Term 10-12 0.5 Theatre 1 10-12 1 Theatre 2 10-12 1 Stagecraft 1 10-12 1Stagecraft 2 10-12 1 Stagecraft 3 11-12 1

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ART

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

There are two tracks for interested art students to consider at Lake Hamilton High School. The first is the traditional ART 1 - 4 for those students who enjoy and appreciate art and art history. The second is the Advanced Placement program which offers the serious student artist the opportunity to develop a professional portfolio and earn college credit. Traditional Track – Art 1, Art 2, Art 3 and Art 4 Advanced Placement Track – Art 1, Art 2, PreAP Art 3 and AP Art Art 1 9-10 1 Course #: 450000 Prerequisite: None Art 1 is a two-semester course designed to teach students to apply the elements of art and principles of design to the creative process. Art 1 students are expected to use a variety of media, techniques, processes, and tools to compose original works of art that demonstrate understanding of the elements of art and principles of design, awareness of aesthetic concerns, and the ability to communicate ideas through Art work. Students will critique and reflect on their artwork and the art of others. Students will exhibit artwork and will assemble portfolios that demonstrate successful completion of Art 1 student learning expectations. NOTE: The department provides basic art materials. Each student will be responsible for purchasing a sketchpad at a minimum of $7.00. Art I fulfills the Fine Art graduation requirement. NOTE: Juniors and Seniors who wish to take Art 1 should submit samples of their art work to the Art instructor. Admission will be considered on a case by case basis. Art 2 10-12 1 Course #: 450030 Prerequisite: Art 1. Art 2 is a two-semester course designed to further expand knowledge of the elements of art and principles of design through the research, production, and criticism of visual art. Students are expected to use a broad variety of media, techniques, processes, and tools to create original, complex compositions that reflect personal growth, solve visual art problems, and communicate ideas. Students will critique artwork and reflect on the impact of art upon society as well as societal influences on art. Students will exhibit artwork and will assemble portfolios that reflect personal growth and demonstrate successful completion of Art 2 student learning expectations. Art 3 11-12 1 Course #: 450040 Prerequisite: Art 1, 2. Art 3 is a two-semester course. Art 3 students will create artworks that demonstrate increasing ability to apply knowledge of the elements of art and principles of design in the research, production, and criticism of visual art. Students are expected to use a broad variety of media, techniques, processes, and tools to create original, complex compositions that are more expressive, to demonstrate internalization of art foundations, and to solve more complex art problems throughout the creative process. Students will critique artwork to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of art upon society as well as societal influences on art. Students will exhibit

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artwork and will assemble portfolios that reflect personal growth across a breadth of media, demonstrating successful completion of Art 3 student learning expectations. Pre-AP Art 3 10 1 Course #: 450041 Prerequisite: Art 1, 2. This class is for those serious students considering Advanced Placement Art. Students are expected to use a broad variety of media, techniques, processes, and tools to create original, complex compositions that demonstrate increasing ability to apply knowledge of the elements of art and principles of design in the research, production, and criticism of visual art. Students will continue to exhibit artwork and assemble portfolios that reflect personal growth across a breadth of media, demonstrating successful completion of Art 3 frameworks and student learning expectations. Art 4 12 1 Course #: 450050 Prerequisite: Art 1, 2, 3 or teacher recommendation. Art 4 is a two-semester course. Art 4 students will create a body of meaningful artwork that demonstrates mastery of the elements of art and principles of design through the research, production, and criticism of visual art. Students are expected to use a broad variety of media, techniques, processes, and tools to create original, complex compositions. Student compositions will reflect complex problem-solving skills, higher order thinking, risk taking, and innovation throughout the creative process. Student work will be more independent and self-directed, with the teacher primarily serving as facilitator. Artwork will reflect a personal visual voice and will encompass a breadth of composition. Students will critique artwork to a degree that an understanding of the interdependence between art and society is demonstrated. Students will exhibit artwork and assemble portfolios that reflect personal growth across a breadth of media and subject matter, demonstrating successful completion of Art 4 student learning expectations. Advanced Placement Art 11-12 1 Prerequisite: Art 1, PreAP Art 2, & Art 3. The AP Studio Art portfolios are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year to be evaluated by the College Board. This College Board program provides the only national standard for performance for the visual arts. The program is based on the premise that college level material can be taught successfully to secondary school art students. Therefore curriculum is regulated by three major concerns: (a) quality original work, (b) concentration – body of related works based on the student’s interest, (c) breadth of work—using a variety of mean and media. Drawing Portfolio, 2-D Design Portfolio, and 3-D Design Portfolio are the regulated areas of Advanced Placement Art. Therefore the department offers three different courses within the Advanced Placement program.

The department, when possible will provide supplies, but students are required to provide special media or supports where necessary. Students will be responsible for all cost related to preparing the AP Art Portfolio for submission to the College Board. Students must complete both semesters and submit the appropriate AP portfolio in order to receive weighted credit at the end of the year. Those enrolled in AP Art should seriously consider enrolling in ART 4 as well.

MUSIC / BAND

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

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Instrumental Music 9 - 12 1 Course #: 451030 (Instrumental Music 1 – 9th grade first year students) Course #: 451040 (Instrumental Music 2 – 10th grade second year students) Course #: 451050 (Instrumental Music 3 – 11th grade third year students) Course #: 451060 (Instrumental Music 4 – 12th grade fourth year students) Prerequisite: One or more years of band experience with audition for Instrumental Music 1 and each consecutive year thereafter for Instrumental Music 2, 3 and 4. Instrumental Music 1 (Band 9) is a two-semester course designed to teach students music fundamentals and instrumental techniques pertaining to brass, woodwind, percussion, and/or string instruments. Instrumental Music I students are expected to develop beginning performance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings, with emphasis on reading and performing using appropriate articulation, dynamics, and interpretive skills. Students will perform instrumental music in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, concepts, solo and ensemble performances, and festivals. Students will critique and reflect on their own performances and the performances of others. Students will make connection between music traditions and other arts, disciplines, and cultures. Students will apply rudiments of music and fundamentals of creative expression to performance and will demonstrate successful completion of Instrumental Music 1 student learning expectations. For ninth grade students, this course will fulfill the fine arts credit required for graduation. Junior band is calculated into the student’s high school grade point average. Instrumental Music 2 (Band 10) is a two-semester course designed for students who have successfully completed Instrumental Music I. Instrumental Music II students shall further expand their knowledge of music fundamentals and instrumental techniques pertaining to brass, woodwind, percussion, and/or string instruments. Students are expected to develop advanced performance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings, with greater emphasis on reading and performing using appropriate articulation, dynamics, and interpretative skills. Instrumental Music II students will critique instrumental music performances and reflect upon the impact of instrumental music upon society as well as societal influences on ensemble performances, and festivals and will demonstrate successful completion of Instrumental Music II student learning expections. Instrumental Music 3 (Band 11) is a two-semester course designed for students who have successfully completed Instrumental Music 2. Instrumental Music 3 students will demonstrate an ability to apply music fundamentals and instrumental techniques pertaining to brass, woodwind, percussion, and/or string instruments in the research, production, performance, and criticism of instrumental music. Students are expected to apply sight-reading skills, improvisational skills, and advanced performance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings. Instrumental Music 3 students will critique instrumental music performances and deeply reflect upon the impact of instrumental music upon society as well as societal influences on instrumental music. Students will regularly perform instrumental music in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, concerts, solo and ensemble performances, and festivals and will demonstrate successful completion of Instrumental Music 3 student learning expections. Instrumental Music 4 (Band 12) is a two-semester course designed for students who have successfully completed Instrumental Music 3. Instrumental Music 4 students will internalize music fundamentals and instrumental techniques pertaining to brass, woodwind, percussion, and/or string instruments in the research, production, performance, and criticism of instrumental music. Students are expected to further develop sight-reading and improvisational skills and to apply advanced performance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings. Instrumental Music 4 students will critique instrumental music performances to a degree that an understanding of the interdependence between instrumental music and society is demonstrated. Instrumental Music 4 students will regularly perform instrumental music in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, concerts, solo and ensemble performances, and festivals and will demonstrate successful completion of Instrumental Music 4 student learning expections. Music Lab 10-12 1

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Course #: 451500 (Music Lab 1 – first year students) Course #: 451510 (Music Lab 2 – second year students) Course #: 451520 (Music Lab 3 – third year students) Course #: 451530 (Music Lab 4 – fourth year students) Prerequisite: None Music Lab 1-4 are two-semester courses of study designed to provide instruction in any harmonizing instrument (musical instruments capable of producing harmonies as well as melodies), including but not limited to piano, guitar, banjo, general keyboards, synthesizers, iPads, or various technological media. It encapsulates the basic through advanced concepts that are germane to these musical media and empowers the educator to contour the fundamental dictates of instruction to the appropriate instrument(s). Through the processes of creating, performing, and analyzing music for these instruments, the student will develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for lifelong playing and listening to music. Music Lab I-IV creates opportunities for personal musical expression through choosing, discussing, and sculpting the musical experiences. Music Lab I, Music Lab II, Music Lab III, or Music Lab IV will satisfy the half-credit fine arts requirement for graduation. Arkansas Department of Education approval is not required for Music Lab 1, Music Lab 2, Music Lab 3, or Music Lab 4. Music Appreciation 1st or 2nd term 10-12 0.5 Course #: 453030 Prerequisite: None Music Appreciation is a one-semester course designed to teach students the basic elements, principles, processes, materials, and inherent qualities of music. Students will examine a broad range of methods and will conduct critical analyses of the creative processes involved in music. Students will reflect on the connections between society and music. Music Appreciation students will develop perceptual awareness and aesthetic sensitivity as well as a foundation for a lifelong relationship with music. The Standards for Accreditation require schools to offer one-half unit of survey of fine arts OR one-half unit of advanced art or advanced music. Music Appreciation may be used to fulfill this requirement. Music Appreciation will also satisfy the one-half credit fine arts requirement for graduation. Arkansas Department of Education approval is not required for Music Appreciation. Music Theory- Introduction to Instrumental Music Education 11-12 1 Course #: 459010 Prerequisite: One year of formal training in music at the high school level. Music Theory is a two-semester course designed for students who have succussfully completed one year of formal training in music at the high school level. Music Theory is a rigorous course designed to enhance the skills of the serious high school musician. Students examine components of music composition, melodic practices, theories of harmony, and other musical concepts. Students analyze music from different stylistic periods and develop notation, aural, and sight-reading skills. Emphasis is placed upon the application of rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and other compositional devices into original compositions. Advanced Placement Music Theory- Introduction to Instrumental Music Education 11-12 1 Course #: 559010 Prerequisite: One year of formal training in music at the high school level. The AP Music Theory course corresponds to two semesters of typical, introductory college music theory

coursework that covers topics such as musicianship, theory, and musical materials and procedures. Musicianship

skills, including dictation and listening skills, sight-singing, and harmony, are an important part of the course.

Through the course, students develop the ability to recognize, understand, and describe basic materials and

processes of tonal music that are heard or presented in a score. Development of aural (listening) skills is a

primary objective. Performance is also part of the curriculum through the practice of sight-singing. Students

learn basic concepts and terminology by listening to and performing a wide variety of music. Notational skills,

speed, and fluency with basic materials are emphasized. Students must complete both semesters of this course

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and take the AP exam to receive a weighted credit for grade point calculation. College credit may be awarded to

students who successfully complete the AP Exam.

MUSIC / CHOIR

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Harmonia (aka Girls’ Choir) Year Course 9-12 1 Course Number: 452000 (Vocal Music 1 – Harmonia Year One) 452040 (Vocal Music 2 – Harmonia Year Two) 452050 (Vocal Music 3 – Harmonia Year Three) 452060 (Vocal Music 4 – Harmonia Year Four) Prerequisite: Director Approval and/or Audition Recommended: Successful completion of Vocal Music 1 Harmonia is an a year-long course offered to students of treble voices. Students will develop performance techniques in solo, small group and large ensemble settings. Course curriculum will cover vocal performance, vocal technique, sight-reading, music theory, and music history. Choir students will receive the opportunity to travel both in-state and out-of-state. Harmonia students are expected to increase the success of the program by participating in evening concerts, all-region and all-state auditions, regional and state choral competitions, festivals and other performances assigned by the director. Schola Cantorum Year Course 10-12 1 Course Number: 452001 (Vocal Music 1 – Schola Cantorum Year One) 452041 (Vocal Music 2 – Schola Cantorum Year Two) 452051 (Vocal Music 3 – Schola Cantorum Year Three) 452061 (Vocal Music 4 – Schola Cantorum Year Four) Prerequisite: Director Approval and/or Audition Recommended: Successful completion of Vocal Music 1 Schola Cantorum is a non-auditioned, year-long course offered to students with both treble and bass voices. Students will develop performance techniques in solo, small group and large ensemble settings. Course curriculum will cover vocal performance, vocal technique, sight-reading, music theory, and music history. Choir students will receive the opportunity to travel both in-state and out-of-state. Schola Cantorum students are expected to increase the success of the program by participating in evening concerts, all-region and all-state auditions, regional and state choral competitions, festivals and other performances assigned by the director.

THEATRE ARTS

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Theatre Appreciation 1st or 2nd term 10-12 0.5 Course #: 453130

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Prerequisite: None Theatre Appreciation is a one-semester course in which students will develop fundamental theatre skills through academic study. Students will develop an understanding of basic theatre skills and the history of the theatre, analyze and evaluate artistic work, and discover connections between theatrical works and societal, cultural, and historical contexts. The Standards for Accreditation require schools to offer a one-half unit of survey of fine arts OR one-half unit of advanced art or advanced music. Theatre Appreciation may be used to fulfill this requirement. Theatre Appreciation also fulfills the one-half unit of fine arts required for graduation. Arkansas Department of Education approval is not required for Theatre Appreciation. Theatre Year Course 10-12 1 Course #: 459100 (Theatre 1 – first year students) 459110 (Theatre 2 – second year students) 459120 (Theatre 3 –third year students) Prerequisite: Theatre Appreciation Theatre 1 and 2 are two-semester courses in which students learn and demonstrate mastery of theatre academic and performance skills. Theatre 1 allows students to explore theatre and stagecraft fundamentals, analyze and interpret scripts, evaluate artistic work, and use those evaluations to deepen the meaning of their work. It fulfills the one-half credit fine arts required for graduation. Theatre 2 focuses on complex projects and directorial skills. Theatre 3 focuses on complex projects and creating theatre skills. Theatre 2 and 3 require Director’s approval. Stagecraft Year Course 10-12 1 Course #: 459240 (Stagecraft 1 – first year students) 459250 (Stagecraft 2 – second year students) 459260 (Stagecraft 3 – third year students) Prerequisite: None for Stagecraft 1 Stagecraft is a two-semester course which provides students with both exposure to and experience in all elements of technical theatre, including scenery, props, lighting, sound, costume, makeup and foundational elements of theatre. The four strands emphasize creating, performing/presenting, responding and connecting. In Creating, students generate ideas and original tangible works. In Performing and Presenting, students perform tasks associated with technical theatre and present their work to others. Through Responding, students examine works already created by themselves, their peers, or others to analyze the artistic merit and refine work. Through Connecting, students discover connections between theatrical works and historical, societal, and cultural context. Stagecraft 1 fulfills the one-half unit of fine arts credit required for graduation. Stagecraft 2 allows students to advance their skills in all elements of technical theatre through practical experience, with new instruction in design. Stagecraft 3 allows students to advance their skills in specialized elements of technical theatre, which could include scenery, props, lighting, sound, costume, and/or makeup. Stagecraft 2 and 3 require Director’s approval. __________________________________________________________________________________________

FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES

Subject Grade Credit

Spanish 1 9-12 1 Spanish 2 10-12 1 PreAP Spanish 2 10-11 1 Spanish for Medical Professions 10-12 1 PreAP Spanish 3 11-12 1

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Advanced Placement Spanish 11-12 1 German 3 11-12 1 Note: Some colleges require two years of the same foreign language as part of their admission requirement.

Check with the colleges you are interested in attending to verify that their admission requirements are being

met.

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Spanish 1 9-12 1 Course #: 440000 Prerequisite: A “C” average in regular English is recommended.

First year Spanish is an introductory course with emphasis on pronunciation, reading and writing skills. Spanish

1 is an introduction to the Spanish world, its language and its people. The main emphasis is on vocabulary,

grammar, sentence structure and oral skills while developing reading and writing skills. The student will

recognize the interrelationships of languages and will develop a cultural appreciation of the Hispanic world.

Students should be moderately strong in language arts before considering taking Span 1. A “C” average in

regular English is the recommended minimum requirement for students considering taking Spanish. Some

colleges require two years of the same foreign language as a part of their entrance requirements.

*Students entering ninth grade in the fall will be required to complete Spanish 1, 2, and 3 or the equivalent

before enrolling in Advanced Placement Spanish as seniors.

Spanish 2 10-12 1 Course #: 440020 Prerequisite: Spanish I. A “C” average in Spanish I and English is recommended.

Spanish II continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis on reading and writing skills. The focus is on

the development of mid novice to high novice proficiency. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures

continues. Contrast between English and Spanish strengthen the language learning process. Culturally-related

activities of selected Hispanic countries or regions will be explored.

PreAP Spanish 2 10-12 1 Course #: 440021 Prerequisite: A/B average in Spanish I is recommended.

PreAP Spanish 2 is designed to provide self-motivated, ambitious students an opportunity to continue to

develop the skills of speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing at a faster space than regular

Spanish 2. This course will better prepare students who plan to further their studies of Spanish in either Spanish

3 or AP Spanish.

Spanish for Medical Professions 10-12 1 Course #: 440300 Prerequisite: Spanish 1 With increasing numbers of Spanish-speaking patients entering the healthcare system every year, it's more crucial than ever for health professionals to learn medical Spanish. If you already know you want to enter the medical professions adding Spanish skills to your resume can broaden your career horizons and give you an advantage over other healthcare workers. We will depart from what you learned in Spanish I. This course will focus on the basic medical Spanish phrases you really need to know in a medical setting.

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PreAP Spanish 3 11-12 1 Course #: 540030 Prerequisites: PreAP Spanish 2 or Spanish 2. Students who take this as a concurrent credit class must have scored 19 or better on the Reading Comprehension of the ACT. Those who have not taken the ACT must take the Compass test at NPCC in order to enroll in the class. Those who pass both semesters with at least a "C" average will receive 6 college hour credits. Third year Spanish is an upper-level course. Curriculum includes a review of grammar and the study of new

vocabulary. More advanced grammatical structures are used and studied. This is a concurrent credit course

offered through National Park Community College. It consists of two semesters of study which will be the

equivalent of Intermediate Spanish I and Intermediate Spanish 2 at NPCC. It is specifically designed for students

preparing to further expand their studies in the Spanish language, either through AP and/or other college-level

Spanish classes.

Advanced Placement Spanish 11-12 1 Course #: 540070 Prerequisite: PreAP Spanish 3. (You may substitute Span 2113 and Span 2123 from NPC) The course is designed for students who are capable of third-year college-level work while still in high school; the course focuses on mastery of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in order to prepare the student for the AP examination. Students must complete both semesers of this course and take the AP exam to received weighted credit for grade point calculation. College credit will be awarded to students who successfully complete the Advanced Placement Exam with a score of 3.0 or better. German 3 11-12 1 Course #: 542030 Prerequisite: German 1 and 2. German 3 is designed to provide twelfth grade talented language students opportunities beyond those offered in other language classes. The course extends the essential element. It utilizes high level/critical thinking and focuses on the development of mid-intermediate proficiency in oral skills, comprehension of German literature and history, expository composition, and expanded use of grammar and vocabulary.

MATHEMATICS

Subject Grade Credit

Algebra 1 9 1 Geometry 9-10 1 Advanced Geometry 9-10 1 Algebra 2 10-11 1 Advanced Algebra 2 10 1 Algebra 3 11-12 1 Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry 11-12 1 Advanced Placement Statistics 11-12 1 Advanced Placement Calculus 12 1 Quantitative Literacy 10-12 1 Computer Sciences 9-12 1

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Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Algebra 1 9 1 Course #: 430000 43000C (Algebra 1 Inclusion – for identified students only) * 97230J (Resource Math 9) – for identified students only) *939010 (Math Exploration 10 – alternate pathway for identified students only.) Prerequisite: None This course is usually taken at the ninth grade level. It has been designed to align with the Arkansas Algebra Goals and the State Department of Education Frameworks. Topics to be studied include language of algebra, solving equations and inequalities, linear functions, and data interpretation and probability. Geometry 10-12 1 Course #: 431000 43100C (Geometry Inclusion – for identified students only) *972309 (Resource Math 10 – for identified students only) *939020 (Math Exploration 10 – alternate pathway for identified students only.) Prerequisite: Algebra I. This course is usually taken at the tenth grade level. It has been designed by the Arkansas geometry Consortium to align with the Arkansas Geometry Goals and the State Department of Education Frameworks. Topics to be studied are logic, shapes, patterns, polygons and geometric solids. Advanced Geometry 10-12 1 Course #: 431001 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 This course is offered to students who plan to enroll in an advanced math curriculum. It has been designed by the Arkansas geometry Consortium to align with the Arkansas Geometry Goals and the State Department of Education Frameworks. This class will provide and in-depth study of logic, shapes, patterns, polygons and geometric solids. Algebra 2 9-11 1 Course #: 432000 43200C (Algebra 2 Inclusion – for identified students only) *972307 (Resource Math 11 – for identified students only) *939020 (Math Exploration 11 – alternate pathway for identified students only.) Prerequisite: Geometry or concurrent enrollment in Geometry. This course is usually taken at the eleventh grade level. It has been designed to align with the State Department of Education Algebra II Frameworks. It focuses on solving linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, operations on polynomials, complex numbers, exponents, roots, relations, functions and logarithms. Advanced Algebra 2 10 1 Course #: 432000 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry. This course is offered to students who plan to enroll in an advanced math curriculum. Advanced Algebra 2 deals with solving linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, operations on polynomials, complex numbers, exponents, roots, relations, matrices, logarithmic, rational, periodic, and trigonometric functions, probability, statistics, sequences and series. Algebra 3 11-12 1 Course #: 439070 (student has qualifying ACT scores for concurrent College Algebra)

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43907N (student will receive the high school math credit only) Prerequisite: Algebra 2 and Geometry. Algebra III is designed to enhance and build on skills developed in Geometry and Algebra II. Students in Algebra III will be challenged to increase their understanding of Geometry and Algebra II through an in-depth study of concepts taught in those courses. Students with qualifying scores for concurrent College Algebra will be enrolled in an online college course for College Algebra during the spring semester. Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry 11-12 1 Course #: 433000 Prerequisite: Algebra 2 and Geometry. This course is an introduction to AP calculus and will cover algebraic, numerical, graphical, and verbal methods of representing polynomial, power, rational, exponential, logistic, lograrithmic and trigonometric functions, analytic and applications of trigonometry, and discrete mathematics. This course will also introduce students to calculus using limits, derivatives and integrals. Calculus notation and language is used throughout the course to establish familiarity. Chapter tests are given with the Advanced Placement format. Advanced Placement Statistics 11-12 1 Course #: 539030 Prerequisite: Algebra 2 and Geometry For college-bound students. This course is an introduction to statistics including graphic representation of frequency distributions, measure of central tendency, dispersion and skewness. This course also covers sampling methods and distributions, the Central Limit theorem, confidence intervals, correlation analysis, and regression analysis. Advanced Placement Calculus AB 12 1 Course #: 534040 Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry. This course is designed for the serious math student who plans on majoring in mathematics, engineering, or a math-related field. It will cover topics listed by the College Entrance Board for "Calculus AB" (elementary functions and introductory calculus) and will be taught on a college level. Students must complete both semesters of this course and take the AP exam to received weighted credit for grade point calculation. Quantitative Literacy 10-12 1 Course #: 439100 43910C (Quant Literacy Inclusion – for identified students only) *972306 (Resource Math 12 – for identified students only) *939030 (Math Exploration 12 – alternate pathway for identified students only.) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1. This course builds on Algebra 1 to explore mathematical topics and relationships. Emphasis will be placed on applying modeling as the process of choosing and using appropriate mathematics and statistics to analyze, to better understand, and to improve mathematical understanding in real world situations. Students will represent and process their reasoning and develop conclusions numerically, graphically, symbolically, and verbally. Quantitative Literacy will help students develop conceptual understanding by supporting them in making connections between concepts and applying previously learned material to new contexts. Students will be expected to use technology, including graphing calculators, computers, or data gathering tools throughout the course. Note: This class is not recognized as a core mathematics course by the NCAA. Computer Sciences Courses 1st and 2nd Terms 9-12 1 *See pages 52-53 for the detailed course descriptions. Note: These classes are not recognized as a core mathematics or science courses by the NCAA.

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SCIENCE COURSES

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Physical Science 9 1 PreAP Physical Science 9 Biology 10 1 Pre-AP Biology 10 1 Advanced Placement Biology 11-12 1 Anatomy and Physiology 11-12 1 Environmental Science 10-12 1 Outdoor Education Earth Science/PE 11-12 1 Chemistry 10-12 1 PreAP Chemistry 10-12 1 Advanced Placement Chemistry 11-12 1 Physics 10-12 1 Advanced Placement Physics I 11-12 1 Advanced Placement Physics 2 11-12 1 Advanced Placement Environmental Science 11-12 1 Computer Sciences 9-12 1 Agriculture Animal Science 10-12 1

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Physical Science 8-9 1 Course #: 423000 Prerequisite: None Physical Science is an introduction to the study of physics and chemistry as set forth by the State Department of

Education. The course includes studies of the scientific method, scientific measurement, energy and motion, the

nature of matter, kinds of substances, interactions of matter, waves, light and sound, electricity and energy

resources. Some mathematical applications will be used with scientific formulas. An introduction to the science

lab is included with this course. Note: Successful completion of this class is required prior to enrollment in

high school chemistry or physics classes and is required for Smart Core graduation requirements.

PreAP Physical Science 8-9 1 Course #: 42300P Prerequisite: None Pre-AP Physical Science is an introduction to the study of physics and chemistry as set forth by the State Department of Education. The course includes studies of the scientific method, scientific measurement, energy and notion, the nature of matter, kinds of substances, interactions of matter, waves, light and sound, electricity and energy resources. Mathematical applications will be used often with scientific formulas. An introduction to the science lab is included with this course. Independent research will be a requirement for successful completion of this course

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Biology 9-10 1 Course #: 420000 *972200 – for identified students only Prerequisite: None This is a study of general biology (study of living things) as set forth by the State Department of Education. This includes basic and developmental skills in the study of cells, genetics, micro-organisms, plants, animals, human anatomy and physiology as well as ecology. Laboratory and group activities will be included to reinforce biological concepts as they are introduced. Biology is required for graduation. PreAP Biology 9-10 1 Course #: 420001 Prerequisite: An A/B average for 9th grade physical science is recommended. PreAP Biology is primarily a lecture base course designed for college bound students. The course presents a study of general biology as set forth by the State Department of Education. This includes basic, developmental, and advanced skills in the study of cells, genetics, micro-organisms, plants, and animals. Advanced study in these subjects as well as study in current developments in these fields.

What's next? AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental sciences, Chemistry, or Physics.

Advanced Placement Biology 11-12 1 Course #: 520030 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry. This class is designed to be the equivalent of the biology course taken during the first year of college with emphasis on all biological systems. It is also designed to prepare the student for the Advanced Placement Examination. Students must complete both semesters and take the AP exam to receive weighted credit for grade point calculation. Anatomy and Physiology 11-12 1 Course #: 424030 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-AP Biology or Regular Biology. This course is designed to prepare college-bound juniors and seniors for careers related to this subject matter. Students will receive instructions on body organization, the skeletal system, endocrine system, reproduction, and heredity. Use of laboratory and library facilities will be planned as well as library for up-to-date information. Environmental Science 10-12 1 Course #: 424020 Prerequisite: None This life science course will review major environmental concepts, identify the techniques used by environmentalists, provide an overview of local and global environmental issues, and examine individual, group and governmental activities important for protecting natural ecosystems. The course has been designed to provide technical information, to direct the student toward pertinent literature, to identify problems and issues, to utilize research methodology for the study of natural ecosystems, and to consider appropriate solutions and analytical techniques. Discussion and understanding will be emphasized. Outdoor Ed Earth Science/Outdoor Ed PE 11-12 1.5 Course #: 425020 (1.0 credit of Ecology/Earth Science) Course #: 485000 (0.5 credit of Physical Eduction) Prerequisite: None This is a one year life science course that combines Earth and physical education. Both areas will be taught throughout both semesters. The course directs the students to conservation and recreation education (C.A.R.E)

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issues that are associated with outdoor activities in Arkansas. Student performance expectations are built around a systems approach which strongly reflects the many societally relevant aspects of Earth sciences (resources, ecosystems, hazards, environmental impact) with an emphasis on using engineering and technology concepts to design solutions to challenges facing human society. Students will explore concepts of Earth Science while exploring their environment through recreation activities. Outdoor lab experience, discussion and understanding the concerns of our “natural state” will be emphasized. Outdoor activities include fishing, canoeing, kayaking, disc golf, biking, rock climbing, rappelling, hiking, camping, cooking, cardio and strength training, map and compass orienteering, Hunting and Boating Education, and much more. The 0.5 credit of PE will be awarded upon completion of the course. Chemistry 10-12 1 Course #: 421000 Prerequisite: Algebra II, or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II. Chemistry is the study of the structure, composition, and behavior of matter. Through classroom and laboratory experiences, students will gain an operational definition of the concepts of chemistry. Mathematical applications will be stressed. PreAP Chemistry 10-12 1 Course #: 421001 Prerequisite: Algebra II, or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II. PreAP Chemistry will be a faster paced class than Chemistry and will be treated as a foundation course for those students planning to take Advanced Placement Chemistry. What's next? AP Chemistry, AP Physics Advanced Placement Chemistry 10-12 1 Course #: 521030 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PreAP Chemistry or successful completion of Chemistry with teacher recommendation. PreCal/Trig or above is recommended. Advanced Placement Chemistry is designed to be the general course usually taken during the first year of college. This course is designed to prepare for the Advanced Placement Examination. There will be an emphasis on chemical calculations and laboratory work. Students must complete both semesters and take the AP exam to receive weighted credit for grade point calculation. Physics Course #: 422010 Prerequisite: Physical Science, Algebra and Geometry are recommended. Physics is a laboratory science course that examines the relationship between matter and energy and how they interact. This course will have a strong emphasis in the mathematics of physics; using basic formulas to define relationships and algebra to solve for missing variables. Topics include: Mechanics, Waves and Sound, Light, and Electricity. Advanced Placement Physics 1 10-12 1 Course #: 522080 Prerequisite: Successful completion (75% or above) of Algebra 2 AP Physics I is the algebra-based equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The

course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum), work, energy,

power, mechanical waves, and electric circuits. This course is designed to prepare the student for the Advanced

Placement Examination. Students must complete both semesters and take the AP exam to receive weighted

credit for grade point calculation. AP Physics 1 and 2 can be taken concurrently but is not recommended.

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Advanced Placement Physics 2 Course #: 522090 Prerequisite: Successful completion (75% or above) of Algebra 2 AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course that explores topics such as fluid statics and dynamics; thermodynamics with kinetic theory; PV diagrams and probability; electrostatics; electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic fields; electromagnetism; physical and geometric optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics. Through inquiry-based learning, students will develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills. AP Physics 1 and 2 can be taken concurrently but is not recommended. Advanced Placement Environmental Science 11-12 1 Course #: 523030Prerequisite: An A/B average for physical science, biology and chemistry. This course is designed to prepare students with the scientific priniciples, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the inter-relationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental science is an interdisciplinary course with unifying themes that cut across many topics and fields of study. Computer Science Courses 1st and 2nd Terms 9-12 1 *See pages 56-59 for the detailed course descriptions. Note: These classes are not recognized as a core mathematics or science courses by the NCAA. Agriculture Animal Science 10-12 1 *See page 46 for the detailed course description. *NOTE: See your counselor for credit recovery options offered at LHHS.

SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Civics 9-10 .5 PreAP Civics 9 .5 Economics 9-10 .5 American Government 10 .5 World Geography 10 .5 Psychology 11-12 .5 Sociology 11-12 .5 U.S. (American) History 11-12 1 Advanced Placement U.S. History 11-12 1 World History (600 BC to Present) Modern Era 12 1 Advanced Placement World History 12 1

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Civics 9 -12 0.5

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Course #: Junior High 47200R Prerequisite: None Civics is a semester course required as a Smart Core requirements beginning with 2014 graduates. It is the study of federal, state, and local government systems and how they affect the individual citizen during the course of daily living. Areas of emphasis will include: analytical decision making skills, affective citizenship, Presidential studies, American court and legal system, major political parties and international economics. PreAP Civics 9 0.5 Course #: Junior High 472000 Prerequisite: None Pre-AP Civics is a semester long study of federal, state, and local government systems and how they affect the individual citizen during the course of daily living. Areas of emphasis will include: analytical decision making skills, affective citizenship, Presidential studies, American court and legal system, major political parties and international economics. It is a component Smart Core requirements beginning with 2014 graduates. PreAP Civics is strongly recommended for those students who plan to enroll in Advanced Placement social studies courses. Economics and Personal Finance 9-10 0.5 Course #: 474300 Prerequisite: None This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the market economy including money, limited resources, production and distribution of consumer goods, and services demanded by unlimited wants of the technological age. The course will include an additional component of economics from a personal perspective. American Government 10 0.5 Course #: 474100 Prerequisite: Civics. Recommended for all 10th grade students. A one semester course that focuses on the theoretical concepts relating to the foundations of government and the practical application of these concepts as they relate to American federalism, to civil liberties, to civil rights, and to our national government. Basic concepts of state and local government and their relationships with the federal government are also examined. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government, including the bureaucracy, political participation and behavior, and policy formation. World Geography 10 0.5 Course #: 474600 Prerequisite: Recommended for all 10th grade students. This class offers a general education in the geography of the world. The focus will be on surveying geographical characteristics of world regions. This class is strongly recommended for Advanced Placement World History. Psychology 11-12 0.5 Course #: 474400 Prerequisite: None A course exploring the many aspects of the broad field of psychology. The areas of concentration are general theories, methods of study, human growth and development, personality, intelligence, learning and thinking, motivation, emotions, conflicts adjustments, psychological disturbances and treatment, and learning styles. Sociology 11-12 0.5 Course #: 474500 Prerequisite: None

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Sociology is a one-semester social studies elective course, which introduces students to the social systems that are the foundation of society. An emphasis is placed on culture, social status, social institutions, and social problems, as well as resulting behaviors. Using the tools and techniques of sociologists, students will examine the causes, consequences, and possible solutions for various social issues. Students will read major sociological theorists as well as consider how sociologists approach issues. U.S. (American) History 11 1 Course #: 470000 Prerequisite: None This course is a modern era survey designed to give students an understanding of the problems that have resulted from events in our history and the solutions attempted by various generations from 1890 to present. Advanced Placement U.S. History 11 1 Course #: 570020 Prerequisite: PreAP Civics and Contempary American History strongly recommended. This course covers U.S. history from the early explorers to present. It is designed for students who have demonstrated the ability and interest to study United States history on the college level. Students must complete both semesters and take the AP exam to receive weighted credit for grade point calculation World History (600BC to Present) Modern Era 12 1 Course #: 471000 *972701 – for identified students only Prerequisite: World Geography strongly recommended. This course is a study of the world designed to give the student an understanding of the changing world in which we live. The course will include a study of interdependence and interrelationships between people of all countries and areas. It will stress the commonalities rather than the differences of people around the globe. Advanced Placement World History 12 1 Course #: 571020 Prerequisite: World Geography strongly recommeded. GPA 3.00 recommended. (AP World History students and their parents will be asked to attend an informative AP meeting at the beginning of the school year.) This course is a senior level study of the world. It is designed to give the student a global understanding of the political, diplomatic, intellectual, cultural, social, and economic aspects of history. It is highly recommended that students complete PreAP English prior to taking AP World History. Students must successfully complete both semesters and take the AP exam to receive weighted credit for grade point calculation. *NOTE: See your counselor for credit recovery options offered at LHHS.

MISCELLANEOUS COURSES Subject Grade Credit

ALE Career Readiness 9-12 0.5 ALE College/Career Readiness 9-12 0.5 Army JROTC 1 10-11 1 Army JROTC 2 11-12 1 EAST 1, EAST 2, EAST 3, EAST 4 9-12 1 Internship 12 1 Financial Literacy 9-12 0.5 Leadership and Communication 12 0.5

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Library Aid 10-12 0 EDL 10-12 0

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

ALE Career Readiness 10-12 0.5 Course #: 49390A Prerequisite: none Career Readiness is a one-semester instruction based course to help students transition from school to work or the next level of education and training. It focuses on the SCANS competencies with emphasis on college and career research, education and career planning, employability skills, self-management, and Work-Keys skills. This course can be used as an elective toward completer status in any of the career and technical programs of study. Students may earn the Arkansas Career/College Readiness Certificate upon completion by taking the ACT Work-Keys assessments in Reading for Information, Applied Math, and Locating Information. ALE College/Career Readiness 10-12 0.5 Course #: 49388A Prerequisite: 17 years of age prior to or by the end of the course. Career/College Readiness is a one-semester course that can count toward completer status for any Career and Technical Education Program of Study. It is designed to provide the student with the necessary skills to evaluate who they are, what they need in a career, research college and career information, refine their choices through a decision-making process and master the skills most needed by 21st Century employers. Its goal is to engage students to develop characteristics and skills employers most desire. Students evaluate personal traits for a better understanding of self in their pursuit of finding a meaningful, fulfilling and rewarding career then compare their to the characteristics of employers expect for the purpose of identifying and developing the lacking skills. Students will evaluate personal resources, barriers and opportunities; update personal and professional goals; develop education and training plans that are aligned to the 16 National Career Clusters and Pathways; develop the career research, planning and development skills to successfully transition through postsecondary education and training programs; develop an understanding of the changing workplace and lifelong learning and upgrading of skills; and master basic career readiness transferable skills in preparation of employment. EAST Lab 9-12 1 Course #: 560010 (EAST 1 - first year student) 560020 (EAST 2 - second year student) 560030 (EAST 3 - third year student) 560040 (EAST 4 - fourth year student) Prerequisite: Computer Business Applications is recommended. How about Creating, Troubleshooting, Designing, Inventing? If these are things you like then EAST (Environmental and Spatial Technology) may be an area for you. You will have the opportunity to Create 3D prints, Work in Teams to Design meaningful projects that will better our community. Use the MOST up to date technology, like the Yeti Microphone, the 3D Printer Create Music with Fruity Loops, Develop video editing skills and make contacts with community leaders. You are able to work at your own pace and use your imagination and leave with experience and skills that you will use in the real world. Join EAST! Internship Year Course 12 0.5 - 2.0 Course #: 494120 Prerequisite: Instructor recommendation. The student must be a “Completer” for a planned program of study. The internship must support that of program of study.

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This program provides the work-based component of a supervised experience with an employer. It provides the experiential learning concepts that are needed for successful employment in the business industry. Students may earn up to two credit hours (270 hours of internship per semester or 540 hours of internship per year). This is equivalent to 3 hours per day for internship.

Financial Literacy 10-12 0.5 Course #: 491990 Prerequisite: none Financial Literacy helps students recognize and develop vital skills that connect life and career goals with personalized strategies and milestone-based action plans. Students explore concepts and work toward a mastery of personal finance skills, deepening their understanding of key ideas and extending their knowledge through a variety of problem-solving applications. Course topics include career planning; income, taxation, and budgeting; savings accounts, checking accounts, and electronic banking; interest, investments, and stocks; cash, debit, credit, and credit scores; insurance; and consumer advice on how to buy, rent, or lease a car or house. These topics are solidly supported by writing and discussion activities.

Personal Fitness for Life 10-12 0.5 Course #: 485010 Prerequisite: none This is a one-semester course that includes a planned curriculum that provides content and learning experiences in motor skills and movement concepts as they apply to physical activity, health-related physical fitness, and lifetime sports and recreation. This course encompasses the Personal Fitness for Life Content Standards defined by the Arkansas Physical Education and Health Curriculum Framework. This course is a prerequisite for Recreational Sports and Activities. Recreational Sports and Activities 10-12 0.5 Course #: 485020 Prerequisite: Personal Fitness for Life This is a one-semester course that includes a planned curriculum that provides content and learning experiences in life-long experiences with sports as recreation. Leadership and Communication 12 0.5 Course #: 491300 Prerequisite: none This one-semester course introduces principles and techniques of organization and operational leadership skills. It is designed for seniors who wish to improve leadership connections in current and future leadership roles. Reading Strategy 9-12 0 Course #: 99999R Prerequisite: Teacher approval for dyslexia identified students only. This class analyzes the sounds and writing structure of the English language. It is taught with explicit, direct instruction that is systematic, sequential, and cumulative and follows a logical plan of presenting the alphabetic principle to meet the requirements of Arkansas Code 6-41-605 from 2015. The material is presented with an Orton-Gillingham based method. In addition to foundational skills, morphology is examined and practiced. The meaning-based instruction is directed at purposeful reading and writing. Library Aide 9-12 0 Course #: 999831 Prerequisite: Pre-enrollment approval from the Media Specialist.

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Student library assistants are under the direct supervision of the library media specialist and the library aide and are expected to complete all duties assigned. Students must be able to assist patrons in a friendly, courteous, and businesslike way. They must be able to follow circulation procedures and aid in the retrieval of materials and equipment. They must have knowledge of computers for circulation procedures. Maintaining semester grades of C or better and a good discipline record are required. ELD Year Long 10-12 0 Course #: 99999D Prerequisite: ELD identified (grades 9-12) This is an additional activity course for English language learners only. Emphasis is placed on tutoring and support.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Subject Grade Credit

CBI Work Experience 10-12 3 *Resource English 9 - 12 9-12 1 *Resource Math 9 - 12 9-12 1 *English Exploration 9 - 12 9-12 1 Transition Skills 12 1

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

*Community Based Instruction (CBI work experience) 11-12 3 Course #: **971533 Prerequisite: For identified students only. This program gives the student a chance to enter the world of work. Students will work part-time with local employers such as Abilities Unlimited Inc. This program is offered in the afternoon. *Resource English 9 - 12 Year Course 9-12 1 Course #: 972109 (9th grade) Course #: 972100 (10th grade) Course #: 972101 (11th grade) Course #: 972102 (12th grade) Prerequisite: For identified students only. These courses are designed for the English student with an IEP. Emphasis is placed on grammar and usage. Review of the parts of speech as well as the grammar concepts of clauses, phrases, and sentence study comprises the grammar units. Writing is incorporated into all phases of language arts. Composition instruction focuses on building effective sentences, organizing paragraphs, and developing the essay. The literature units are based on short stories, novels, poetry, drama and nonfiction. *Resource Math 9 - 12 Year Course 9-12 1 Course #: 972309 (9th grade)

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Course #: 972300 (10th grade) Course #: 972301 (11th grade) Course #: 972302 (12th grade) Prerequisite: For identified students only. These courses are designed for the math student with an IEP. They have been grade appropriately designed to align with the Arkansas State Department of Education Frameworks. Topics to be studied during the progression of these courses include the language of algebra, geometry and practical mathematical operations required for a broad range of occupations. Lessons are designed to provide problems at various levels of difficulty. Lessons focus on practical and real world mathematical topics including living expenses, taxes, banking, credit and insurance. The course makes the subject of math relevant to students by using problems and information collected from their own lives. Students will design personal and household budgets, utilize checking and saving accounts, gain knowledge in finance, debt, and credit management and evaluate and understand insurance and taxes. *English Exploration 9 – 12 Year Course 9-12 1 Course #: 910009 (9th grade) Course #: 911000 (10th grade) Course #: 912000 (11th grade) Course #: 913000 (12th grade) Prerequisite: For identified students only. These courses are limited to students with significant cognitive disabilities (students who participate in the Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment). These course codes must be used by all ninth grade who will participate in the alternate pathway to graduation. Districts may choose to use these codes for grade ten and above. NOTE: The appropriate field must be marked in eSchool on the SIS/Misc Items screen to identify a student as a participant in the Alternate Pathway to Graduation. *Transition Skills Class ** for identified students only 10-12 1 Course #: 971560 – Transitions 10th 971563 – STEP Prep 11th 971564 – STEP 12th Transition Skills is an elective class for students who will be completing a Summary of Performance as an important mandated part of their IEP. Transition Skills is a class that will equip students to deal with the critical transition issues involving personal management, career management, and life management. Life Skills Science**: 973910 – for identified self-contained students only Life Skills Math**: 972350 – for identified self-contained students only Life Skills Social Studies **971541 – for identified self-contained students only Life Skills ELA**972120 – for identified self-contained students only Life Skills ELA**972120 – for identified self-contained students only

The Arkansas Alternate Pathway to Graduation ESSA Requirements (NCEO Brief): ADE Alternate Pathway Webpage

Standards-Based Submit a question Aligned with State Requirements for Regular Diploma Course Code Chart Obtained During FAPE Period

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Minimum Graduation Requirements: General (Core) Pathway

Minimum Graduation Requirements: Alternate Pathway to Graduation

Course Standards for Alternate Pathway to Graduation

English Language Arts 4 credits English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12

Oral Communication ½ credit

Oral Communication ½ credit

Mathematics 4 credits Algebra I Geometry ADE approved math 2 credits

Social Studies 3 credits American History World History Civics ½ credit Economics and Personal

Finance credit ½ credit

Science 3 credits Physical Science Biology ADE approved Science

Physical Education and Health 1 credit

½ credit Physical Education ½ credit Health & Safety

Fine Arts ½ credit

ADE approved Fine Arts credit

Career Focus - 6 credits

English Language Arts 4 credits English Exploration 9 English Exploration 10 English Exploration 11 English Exploration 12

Oral Communication ½ credit Oral Communication

Exploration ½ credit

Mathematics 4 credits Math Exploration I Math Exploration II Math Exploration III Math Exploration IV

Social Studies 3 credits

US History Exploration World History Exploration Civics Exploration - ½ credit Economics, Personal Finance,

and Financial Literacy Exploration - required ½ credit

Science 3 credits

Science Exploration I Science Exploration II Science Exploration III

Health and Safety 1 credit

Health and Safety Exploration Fine Arts ½ credit

ADE Virtual Arkansas Visual Art Exploration course

Or ADE approved Fine Arts credit

6 additional credits Career Focus One transition-focused course each year (Community service may be embedded.)

ELA Alternate Achievement Standards HS ELA Standards with Linkage

Levels and Mini Maps DLM ELA 9-10 DLM ELA 11-12

Oral Communication

ELA Alternate Achievement Standards for Speaking and Listening

Mathematics

HS Math Standards with Linkage Levels and Mini Maps

Math standards organized by the grade in which they may be assessed

Social Studies

Alternate US History Alternate World History Alternate Civics Alternate Economics and

Personal Finance

Science DLM HS Science Science Standards with

Linkage Levels and Mini Maps AR Health and Safety Alternate Achievement Standards

Visual Art Exploration Alternate Achievement Standards

Additional Requirements Digital course for credit A course that includes

personal and family finance

Additional Requirements Digital course for credit

Additional Requirements (cont.) Health and Safety Alternate

Achievement Standards have

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Pass the Arkansas Civics Exam. See A.C.A. § 6-16-149 regarding students with IEPs.

Hands-on CPR training. Dating Violence Awareness Stop the Bleed

Credit in an approved course that has financial literacy standards

Regarding the Arkansas Civics Exam, IEP teams may determine that a student with an IEP “is exempted in accordance with the student's individualized education program” (A.C.A. § 6-16-149).

standards aligned to the core pathway requirements of

o Hands-on CPR Training o Dating Violence

Awareness o Stop the Bleed

Students on the Alternate Pathway to Graduation may earn credits in general education classes or resource classes. Students on the general pathway to graduation may not earn credits toward graduation from alternate pathway courses. ADE Alternate Pathway to Graduation Webpage: Tinyurl.com/ArAltPathway

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AGRICULTURE COURSES *All students enrolled in agriculture courses are automatically enrolled in FFA.

Subject Grade Credit

Agri Introduction to Agri, Food, and Natural Resources (CASE) 9-12 1 Agri (CASE) Animal Science 10-12 1 Agri Small Animal Science 10-12 0.5 Agri Greenhouse 10-12 0.5 Agri Nursery & Landscape 10-12 0.5 Agri Plant Science 10-12 1 Agri Mechanics 10-12 1 Agri Metals 11-12 1 Agri Power Systems 10-12 1 Agri Internship 12 1 Leadership & Communication 10-12 0.5

Subject Grade Credit

Agri Intro, Food and Nat’l Res (AFNR-CASE) Year Course 9-12 1 Course #: 491140 Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE): Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) This course introduces students to the range of agricultural opportunities and the pathways of study they may pursue science, mathematics, reading, and writing components are woven in the context of agriculture and students will use the introductory skills and knowledge developed in this course throughout the CASE™ curriculum.

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Agri Animal Science (CASE) Year Course 10-12 1 Course #: 491160 Prerequisite: CASE Intro to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources or Survey of Agriculture Systems This is a foundation-level course designed to engage students in hands-on laboratories and activities to explore the world of animal agriculture. Agri Small Animal Science Semester 11-12 .5 Course #: 491450 Prerequisite: CASE ASA This course allows for an in-depth look at the Small Animal Industry while providing hands on laboratories and opportunities to participate in FFA and Supervised Agricultural Experiences. Agri Greenhouse Management 2nd Term 10-12 .5 Course #: 491270 Prerequisite: Intro to Horticulture Science. (Agriculture Science and Technology recommended). This class covers greenhouse management practices including structural considerations, plant propagation, pesticide use, and product marketing. Agri Nursery and Landscape 2nd Term 10-12 .5 Course #: 491330 This class covers basic plant systems, pest control, and the areas of greenhouse management, nursery, landscaping and turf management The student will also receive ample hands-on practice. Opportunities are provided for students to participate in FFA. Agri Plant Science 1 10-12 1 Course #: 491340 Prerequisite: CASE Intro to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources or Survey of Agriculture Systems This course covers the relationship between plants and people, plant growth, morphology and physiology, plant production, plant diseases and insects, plant genetics, plant propagation, the environment, soil, careers in plant science, and other related areas. Program Purpose/Structure This course allows for an in-depth look at Plant Science while providing hands on laboratories, and opportunities to participate in FFA and Supervised Agriculture Experiences. Agri Mechanics Year Course 10-12 1 Course #: 491390 Prerequisite: CASE Intro to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources or Survey of Agriculture Systems This course connects scientific principles with mechanical skills. This course will enhance the student's understanding of traditional areas of agriculture mechanics and will emphasize agricultural technology, including such topics as electricity, internal combustion engines, metal technology, construction, and the development, role, and scope of mechanical technology in agriculture. Agri Metals Year Course 11-12 1 Course #: 491380 Prerequisite: Agriculture Mechanics This course covers safety, technical information, tool fitting, sheet metal, hot and cold metal work, as well as an

introduction to oxy acetylene welding and cutting and arc welding. It will also cover cold metal, hot metal,

fabrication concepts, reading and implementing blueprints as they relate to metal work, arc welding, gas

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welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, plasma cutting, and careers related to metal work. Safety practices and

performance skills will be emphasized in each area.

Agri Power Systems Year Course 11-12 1 Course #: 491400 Prerequisite: Ag Mechanics This course covers the basic principles of agricultural power (electrical and internal combustion), maintenance and repair of equipment, career opportunities, and safety. It will focus on the technical areas of maintenance and repair of small engines, control and installation of electrical power, electronics, and repair and maintenance of agricultural machinery. Agri Leadership & Communication Semester 11-12 .5 Course Code: 491300 Prerequisite: CASE Intro to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources or Survey of Agriculture Systems Public speaking, parliamentary procedure, organization, delegation, oral communication, conflict resolution, business etiquette and community service are major topics to assist students in development of their leadership skills for the future. Opportunities are provided for students to participate in FFA and supervised agricultural experience activities. This class is mandatory for new FFA Officers.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION

Subject Grade Credit

Family and Consumer Sciences 9-12 1 Child Development and Parenting 10-12 1 Food Safety and Nutrition 10-12 1 Life and Fitness Nutrition 10-12 1 Food Production, Management, and Services 11-12 1 Advanced Child Care, Management and Services 11-12 1 Leadership and Service Learning 10-12 .5

Programs of Study in Family and Consumer Sciences include:

Program of Study Level 1 Course Level 2 Course Level 3 Course

Food Production, Management and Services

Family and Consumer Sciences (493080)

Food Safety and Nutrition (493110)

Food Production, Management, and Services (493120)

Program of Study

Level 1 Course Level 2 Course Level 3 Course

Nutrition Science

Family and Consumer Sciences (493080)

Food Safety and Nutrition (493110)

Fitness and Sports Nutrition (493200)

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Program of Study Level 1 Course Level 2 Course Level 3 Course

Child Care Management

Family and Consumer Sciences (493080)

Child Development & Parenting/Life Span Development (493020)

Life and Fitness Nutrition (493200)

Subject Grade Credit

Family and Consumer Sciences Year Course 9-12 1 Course Code: 493080

Prerequisite: 8th grade Foundations Core Course preferred; not required.

Family and Consumer Sciences is designed to equip students with life skills to aid them in maturing within their family and society. Classroom Experiences will include developing Leadership skills through Family Career and Community Leaders of America. Projects throughout the semester will include: Crafting a collage of individual and family relationships. Design projects in the Housing and Interior Design Unit, as well as Clothing and Textiles unit. Students will Cook in the nutrition and food selection, and they will also develop and manage their own mock finances. And finally students will assess the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of children. Upon completion of this course, students should have developed life skills that promote a positive influence on the quality of life.

Child Development & Parenting/Life Span Development Year Course 10-12 1

Course Code: 493020

Prerequisite: Family Consumer Science preferred

Child Development and Parenting focuses on skills needed to guide the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of children and to assist students in developing an understanding of the parenting process. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to the study of children, pregnancy and prenatal development, birth and the newborn, types of growth and development, stages of growth and development, rights and responsibilities of parents and children, needs of children, factors influencing the behavior of children, selection of child-care services, health and safety of children, children with special needs, coping with crises, the effects of technology on child development, and careers related to the area of child development and parenting skills. Upon completion of this course, a student should be prepared to care for and guide the development of a child and possess the skills necessary to provide quality care for children-as a parent. Students will gain hands on experience by taking the Real Care Baby home over a weekend during the spring semester.

Food Safety and Nutrition Year Course 10-12 1

Course Code: 493110

Prerequisite: Family Consumer Science preferred

This course is designed around the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe Certification. Students will take the national exam and have the opportunity to earn this industry certification. In Arkansas all foodservice establishments are required to have someone on staff that is ServSafe Certified. Students focus on the development of skills needed to select, prepare, and serve food which meets nutritional needs of individuals and families. Emphasis in this course is given to the development of competencies related to nutrition, weight control, the food consumer, the

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effect of technology on food and nutrition, kitchen organization and equipment, safety and sanitation, menu planning, serving and eating food, food preparation, eating away from home, and jobs and career opportunities in the field of food and nutrition. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply sound nutritional practices which will have a positive effect on their health. Students will receive hands on cooking experiences in this course. This course is the prerequisite for Food Production, Management and Services.

Life and Fitness and Nutrition Year Course 10-12 1

Course Code: 493200

Prerequisite: Family Consumer Science preferred

This course is designed to aid students in achieving mental, physical, emotional and social well-being by developing life skills using nutrition and positive actions. Students will learn to set realistic goals, decide on a plan, identify achievable steps, take action, and check their results. This class is mostly a food demonstration class, not a cooking class. Food Production Year Course 11-12 1 Course Code: 493120

Prerequisite: Food Safety and Nutrition

Experiences in this course are designed to help students become aware of career opportunities and competencies required in the occupation areas of food production, management, and services. Emphasis in this course is given to the development of competencies related to employability; technology in food production, receiving, and storing food supplies; production and management of food: use, care, and storage of large and small commercial food service equipment; menu planning; and modified diets. Upon completion of the course, a student should have gained entry-level skills needed for employment in institutional, commercial, or self-owned food establishments; and have developed skills required for obtaining and maintaining employment. Students will have the opportunity to obtain the National Restaurant Certification, ServSafe®. Students will also learn how to work in a commercial kitchen setting and be required to serve hours catering before and/or after school on occasion.

When students complete the Food Production program they will have gained the following experiences: Guest Speakers from the Food Service Industry; Field Trips to tour Pulaski Tech Culinary School and various Food Service Operations; Hands-On Food Lab Experiences in the regular kitchens as well as in our Commercial (Restaurant) kitchen; Real World Food Service Experience – Catering and serving school events, etc.… ;Creating Employment Portfolios – becoming Real World Ready. Advanced Child Care, Management and Services Year Course 11-12 1 Course Code: 493010

Prerequisite: Food Safety and Nutrition and Child Development/Parenting

Experiences in the course are designed to provide students with information and experiences in the occupational field of child care guidance, management and services. Employment opportunities include child care and guidance, foster care, family day care, and teacher assistants. Emphasis in this course is given to the development of competencies related to FCCLA, employability, understanding the child care profession, child development, health and safety of children, guiding children's behavior, guiding special needs children, planning and management of a child care program and facility, and the effect of technology in child care and guidance management and services. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive state certification as child care teacher, child care assistant, or child care aide. The level of certification depends on the number of FACS courses taken in the child care program of study.

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Leadership & Service Learning Semester Course 10-12 0.5

Course Code: 493160

Leadership and Service Learning emphasizes the importance of leadership skills, volunteerism and professionalism in the development of personal qualities. This course focuses on the benefits of community service, leadership roles and civic responsibilities. Course projects and activities incorporate and reinforce academic skills such as math and science. Students are encouraged to explore areas of critical and creative thinking, responsibility, and cultural awareness as they relate to character development. Current technology is used to enhance communication skills and promote professionalism.

AUDIO / VIDEO FILM AND TECHNOLOGY (Trade & Industry)

Program of Study Level 1 Course Level 2 Course Level 3 Course

Audio/Video Film &

Technology

Fundamentals of Audio/Video

& Film (493640)

Intermediate Audio/Video

and Film (493650)

Media

Communications Lab

(493670)

Subject Grade Credit

Fundamentals of Audio/Video and Film 10-12 1 Intermediate Audio/Video and Film 11-12 1 Media Communications Lab 11-12 1

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Fundamentals to Audio/Video and Film Year Course 10-12 1 Course #: 493640 Prerequisite: None Students in this core program will learn the basics of film and television production as well as other forms of audio-video communication such as animation, graphics, and sound production for video. They will also study the history of audio-video technology and film as well as career development and employment in this pathway. Intermediate Audio/Video and Film Year Course 10-12 1 Course #: 493650 Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Audio/Video and Film Students in this program will learn the more advanced skills of film and television production as well as other forms of audio-video communication such as animation, graphics, and sound production for video. They will also study the history of audio-video technology and film as well as career development and employment in this pathway. Media Communications Lab Year Course 10-12 1

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Course #: 493670 Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Audio/Video & Film and Intermediate Audio/Video & Film (Intermediate may be taken simultaneously with Media Lab). This production-based program is designed to allow the audio/video student studio time for the development of skills needed to execute a comprehensive media center.

Construction Technology (Trade & Industry)

Program of Study Level 1 Course Level 2 Course Level 3 Course

Construction Technology

Construction Fundamentals (494480)

Carpentry (494460) Construction Lab (490040)

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Construction Fundamentals Year Course 10-12 1 Course: 494480 Prerequisite: none This is introductory class designed to give an overview of the various components of residential construction

and building techniques used throughout the country. The course is intended for students who are interested in

the many rewarding careers in the construction industry. It provides the opportunity to analyze construction

projects from concept and documentation to a survey of major structural systems and interior and exterior

finishes. The relationship of each system and construction process is delivered through the use of actual

construction drawings and documentation. The latest technology, laws and regulations associated with building

systems will be presented.

Carpentry Year Course 11-12 1 Course #: 494460 Prerequisite: Construction Fundamentals Carpentry students will also gain a better understanding of Math practices that are commonly used in the

construction industry. In addition to this, the students will gain general knowledge regarding the reading and

interpretation of blueprints, building codes and safety regulations. They will learn about various building

materials that are utilized in the construction industry. Students will compare and contrast the use of standard

lumber, engineered lumber, nails, fasteners, sheathing materials and more. Students will also learn about basic

hand tools and power tools with much emphasis on maintenance and the safe operation of these tools.

Construction Lab Year Course 11-12 1 Course #: 490040 Prerequisite: Construction Fundamentals and Carpentry

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Students will have hands-on access to the basic hand tools and power tools used in construction. They will practice maintenance skills and safe operations of those tools. Students will also practice framing techniques such as balloon and platform framing. They will learn to frame floors, walls, ceilings and will also learn about the various types of roof framing that are used in today’s construction industry. The students will also learn how to install windows and doors and how to apply house wrap and sheathing as well as siding, boxing and cornices.

SPORTS MEDICINE (Trade & Industry)

Program of Study Level 1 Course Level 2 Course Level 3 Course

Sports Medicine Fundamentals of Sports Medicine (494050)

Sports Medicine Injury Assessment (494070)

Anatomy & Physiology (424030)

Subject Grade Credit

Fundamentals of Sports Medicine 10-12 1 Sports Medicine Injury Assessment 11-12 1 Anatomy & Physiology 11-12 1

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Fundamentals of Sports Medicine Year Course 10-12 1 Course Code: 494050 Prerequisite: None This course provides students with a general overview of sports medicine and its history from the perspective of the healthcare community that includes injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, psychosocial, and administration concerns. Students will gain an understanding of sports medicine and the role it plays in the athletic community. Sports Medicine Injury Assessment Year Course 10-12 1 Course Code: 494070 Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Sports Medicine This course deals with the evaluation process and immediate on-site treatment on injury. Anatomy & Physiology (see page 35)

______________________________________________________________ BUSINESS EDUCATION

Subject Grade Credit

Digital Marketing Year Course 9-12 1

Markets and Analytics Year Course 9-12 1

Survey of Business Year Course 8-12 1

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Marketing Business Enterprise Year Course 9-12 1

Small Business Operations Year Course 9-12 1

Programs of Study in Trade & Industry include:

Program of Study Level 1 Course Level 2 Course Level 3 Course

Marketing Business Enterprise

Survey of Business (492120)

Marketing Business Enterprise (TBA)

Small Business Operations (492700)

Program of Study Level 1 Course Level 2 Course Level 3 Course

Digital Marketing Survey of Business (492120) Digital Marketing (492760) Markets and Analytics (492800)

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Survey of Business (formerly CBA) Year Course 8-12 1 Course Code: 492120

Prerequisite: None

Survey of Business is a two-semester course. It is designed to introduce students to business and marketing programs of study and related technology to help students succeed in business and marketing careers. The clusters and related programs of study are: Business Management & Administration: Management, Medical Office Administration, and Office Administration; Finance: Accounting, Banking, and Securities, Investments, Risk and Insurance; Hospitality and Tourism: Hospitality and Tourism; Marketing: Marketing and Entrepreneurship; Information Technology: Web Technologies and Social Media and Communications; and Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics: Supply Chain and Logistics. Using industry recognized software, students will focus on skills in word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentations, and cloud computing as they relate to business and marketing careers. This course will focus on skills needed to obtain Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications.

Marketing Business Enterprise Year Course 9-12 1

Course Code: TBA

Prerequisite: Survey of Business (492120)

This course is designed to offer an overview of the American business enterprise system. The course includes: a study of various forms of ownership, internal organization, management functions, and financing as they relate to business. The course content focuses on the concepts and practices of small business ownership and management, risk management, the use of technology, legal, ethical, and social obligation of business, savings, investments, taxes, and government.

Small Business Operations Year Course 9-12 1

Course Code: 492700

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Prerequisite: Survey of Business (492120) AND Marketing Business Enterprise (TBA)

Small Business Operations prepares students who are interested in learning how to manage a small business. Students are required to participate in laboratory work. The lab experience will consist of operating a School Based Enterprise. In addition to the lab work, students will also complete a series of lessons designed to prepare them for the transition to higher education and/or an entrepreneurial career.

Digital Marketing Year Course 9-12 1

Course Code: 494050

Prerequisite: Survey of Business (492120)

This is a two-semester project-based course that enhances technology skills, job search and employability skills along with communication skills. Students will create an online electronic career portfolio focused on an individual career path, create social media and viral marketing campaigns, participate in video conferencing, cloud-based collaboration, and learn and practice other workplace related communication technologies and channels. Students will apply verbal and nonverbal communication skills related to both spoken and written communications; technology will be used to enhance these skills. Productivity programs and apps will be used to teach time management, organization and collaboration skills, cloud storage and computing. Students will also create career-related documents according to professional layout and design principles, and will also learn the photo and video editing skills needed to create promotional and informational business communications and viral marketing campaigns.

Markets and Analytics Year Course 9-12 1 Course Code: 492800

Prerequisite: Survey of Business (492120) AND Digital Marketing (492760)

This two-semester course extends training in managing social media content and data to maintain brand integrity, customer satisfaction, and profitability of a business. Students will learn how to create engaging video and graphic content directed toward specific target markets and for specific social media platforms. Students will also explore and practice various methods for gathering and analyzing data in order to maximize return on investment for social media marketing efforts.

EAST Year Course 9-12 1

Course #: 560010 (EAST 1 - first year student) 560020 (EAST 2 - second year student) 560030 (EAST 3 - third year student) 560040 (EAST 4 - fourth year student) Prerequisite: Computer Business Applications is recommended. EAST is education accelerated by service and technology. Are you passionate about helping others, serving your community, and learning how to operate advanced technology? Then EAST may be the perfect course for you. You will have the opportunity to create 3D prints, work in teams to design meaningful projects that will better our community, use the MOST up-to-date technology, create music, develop video editing skills, and make contacts with community leaders. You are able to work at your own pace on projects you are passionate about, use your imagination, and leave with experience and skills that you will use in the real world. This class is student-driven, technology reliant, and service-based. Join EAST! Internship 12 2.0

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Course #: 485020 Prerequisite: Principal approval An Internship Program designed to assist in a high-school student’s successful transition to a career or college. Students who begin careers immediately upon high school graduation as well as those who intend to complete post-secondary training prior to starting a career can benefit from an internship experience. The desired outcomes of any internship program includes students advancing workplace skills, sharpening soft-skills, and learning new skills while completing an internship assignment in a workplace environment. The internship opportunity shall include a strong business partnership that links the internship and its participants to current resources, information, and guidance from computing professionals. It should provide intense, competency-based worksite immersion in advanced computer science concepts.

COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES

Subject Grade Credit

Computer Science 1 (programming emphasis) Fall Term 9-12 0.5 Computer Science 2 (programming emphasis) Spring Term 9-12 0.5 Computer Science 3 (programming emphasis) Fall Term 9-12 0.5 Computer Science 4 (programming emphasis) Spring Term 9-12 0.5 AP Computer Science A Year Course 10-12 1 Computer Science Independent Study Year Course 11-12 1 iOS Apps with Swift Coding Year Course 11-12 1 Advanced Information Security Year Course 12 1

Pathways for Computer Science Program of Study:

Program of Study Level 1 Course Level 2 Course Level 3 Course

Computer Science: Programming (0.5 credits each)

CS1 - programming emphasis (465010)

CS2 - programming emphasis (465020)

CS3 - programming emphasis (465010)

CS4 - programming emphasis (465020)

College Board AP CS A1 (565110)

College Board AP CS A2 (565120)

Program of Study Level 1 Course Level 2 Course Level 3 Course

Computer Science: Programming (0.5 credits each)

CS1 - programming emphasis (465010)

CS2 - programming emphasis (465020)

CS3 - programming emphasis (465010)

CS4 - programming emphasis (465020)

CS Independent Study Level 1 (465910)

CS Independent Study Level 2 (456920)

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Program of Study Level 1 Course Level 2 Course Level 3 Course

Computer Science: Programming (0.5 credits each) THIS PATH REQUIRES INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL

CS1 - programming emphasis (465010)

CS2 - programming emphasis (465020)

College Board AP CS A1 (565110)

College Board AP CS A2 (565120)

CS Independent Study Level 1 (465910)

CS Independent Study Level 2 (456920)

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Computer Science 1 (programming emphasis) Fall Term 9-12 0.5 Course Code: 465010 Prerequisite: none In Computer Science 1 (programming emphasis) students will begin their exploration of computer science in a computer language designed for creating graphics. Processing is built on the programming language Java, a programming language used in industry to power many of the computing innovations you use every day. In addition to programming, students will delve into how computers communicate with one another via networks, the ways computers allow businesses to glean meaningful information from millions of seemingly random data points, and social issues that go along with the creation and use of computational tools. Students won't just be using technology; they will be making technology. After successful completion, CS1/CS2 can substitute for the state required third science credit or the state required fourth math credit. Computer Science 2 (programming emphasis) Spring Term 9-12 0.5 Course Code: 465020 Prerequisite: CS1 (or consent of instructor) In Computer Science 2 (programming emphasis) students will continue their exploration of computer science in Java, a programming language used in industry to power many of the computing innovations you use every day. In addition to programming, students will delve into how computers communicate with one another via networks, the ways computers allow businesses to glean meaningful information from millions of seemingly random data points, and social issues that go along with the creation and use of computational tools. Students won't just be using technology; they will be making technology. After successful completion, CS1/CS2 can substitute for the state required third science credit or the state required fourth math credit. Computer Science 3 (programming emphasis) Fall Term 9-12 0.5 Course Code: 465030 Prerequisite: CS2 (or consent of instructor) In Computer Science 3 (programming emphasis) students will continue their exploration of computer science in Java, a programming language used in industry to power many of the computing innovations you use every day. Emphasis will be placed in programming with brief explorations in mobile application development, game design, robotics, 3D-printing, Internet safety, and Cyber Security. This course provides ongoing understandings of concepts in computer science that are necessary for students to function in an ever-changing technological world. Students will explore, apply, and move toward mastery in skills and concepts related to Computational Thinking and Problem Solving; Data and Information; Algorithms and Programs; Computers and Communications; and Community, Global, and Ethical Impacts. After successful completion, CS3/CS4 can substitute for the state required third science credit or the state required fourth math credit.

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Computer Science 4 (programming emphasis) Spring Term 9-12 0.5 Course Code: 465040 Prerequisite: CS3 (or consent of instructor) In Computer Science 4 (programming emphasis) students will continue their exploration of computer science in Java, a programming language used in industry to power many of the computing innovations you use every day. Emphasis will be placed in programming with brief explorations in mobile application development, game design, robotics, 3D-printing, Internet safety, and Cyber Security. This course provides ongoing understandings of concepts in computer science that are necessary for students to function in an ever-changing technological world. Students will explore, apply, and move toward mastery in skills and concepts related to Computational Thinking and Problem Solving; Data and Information; Algorithms and Programs; Computers and Communications; and Community, Global, and Ethical Impacts. After successful completion, CS3/CS4 can substitute for the state required third science credit or the state required fourth math credit. Advanced Placement Computer Science A Year Course 10-12 1 Course Code: 565110 (fall) Course Code: 565120 (spring) Prerequisite: Algebra 2, CS4 (or consent of instructor) AP CSA is a fast paced intensive study of computer science topics to prepare students for the AP Exam. Students should commit to spend 6-8 hours per week (including class time) on course work in order to be successful in the course. This advanced study of computer science includes topics of problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data, approaches to processing data, analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design using Java language. These techniques represent proven approaches for developing solutions that can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems. AP Computer Science is the equivalent of an introductory college-level programming class. After successful completion, AP CSA can substitute for the state required third science credit or the state required fourth math credit. Computer Science Independent Study Year Course 11-12 .5/.5 Course Code: 465910 (fall) ? weighted Course Code: 465920 (spring) ? weighted Prerequisite: CS4 (or consent of instructor) This course is an independent study conducted in a classroom setting. It is designed for computer science students who are self-motivated and attentive. A CS independent study is designed to enrich the student’s CS educational experience. An individual work plan developed by the student will be reviewed and monitored by the instructor. The student will produce a final product for presentation. A student’s independent study plan must be directly related to the computer science concepts in the Arkansas High School Computer Science Standards. After successful completion, CS Independent Study can substitute for the state required third science credit or the state required fourth math credit. This course requires instructor approval prior to enrollment. iOS Apps with Swift Coding Year Course 11-12 1 Course Code: 565910 (or 565810 if weighted) Prerequisite: CS2 (or consent of instructor) Additional Prerequisites: ACT composite score of 19, ACT reading score of 19, 2.75 GPA. Students must complete an application for admission through A-State as Undergraduate HS Concurrent. The program consists of three online courses taught in an eight-week format. Students will take two courses in the fall semester and one course in the spring. Students will learn the fundamentals of the Swift language throughout this program. The courses included in this program are: Introduction to Coding with Swift, Intermediate Coding with Swift, and Advanced Studio in Swift Coding. Each course is a prerequisite to the next until all courses are complete. Each week, students will have modules to work through. At the conclusion of the final course, students will have created a final project, such as a mobile application. After successful completion

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of these classes, students will receive a Certificate in Swift Coding. Students will receive 9 college credit

hours upon completion of the program. Advanced Information Security Year Course 12 .5/.5 Course Code: 465250 (fall) ? weighted Course Code: 465260 (spring) ? weighted Prerequisite: CS4 (or consent of instructor) Advanced Information Security will focus on the skills necessary to identify, understand, and analyze threats to the digital and physical security of systems. Through this course, students will explore, apply, and advance toward mastery of the design and implementation of security protocols and policies. Students will ensure system and data integrity through troubleshooting, administration, auditing, and efficiency. Students will accomplish tasks and solve problems independently and collaboratively with the tools and skills needed to be successful in college and careers. After successful completion, Adv.Info.Sec. can substitute for the state required third science credit or the state required fourth math credit.

Army JROTC

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Army JROTC 1 Year Course 9-12 1 Course #: 495790 Prerequisites: None (although poor attitudes / inappropriate behavior and unwillingness to comply with course requirements are cause for disenrollment) This course introduces students to the U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Program, its mission, and the Leadership Education and Training (LET) curriculum for the first level of instruction. This course is designed to help students gain knowledge of the rights, responsibilities, privileges, and freedoms that underpin good citizenship. In addition to promoting better citizenship, this course develops leadership potential and the ability to live and work cooperatively with others. Cadets will be issued a uniform to be worn once weekly or as designated. Weekly wear of the uniform teaches responsibility, self-discipline, and self-esteem. Cadets are responsible for proper care and maintenance of their uniforms and must return them at the end of the school year. Cadets will need to provide running shoes, appropriate crew length black socks, and white crew neck T-shirts. This course offers challenges and opportunities to encourage teamwork, strengthen self-esteem, improve physical fitness and athletic ability, and provides incentive to live drug-free and complete high school. Cadets will learn the basics of drill and ceremony. Cadets also earn rank, privileges, and Army JROTC awards for their achievements. Parental certification of a cadet’s physical health is also a requirement to be enrolled in this class. This program WILL NOT recruit for the Armed Services, teach war fighting skills, or require a military service obligation. Completion of one year (two semesters) of this course will count as a student’s Physical Education (485950) requirement.

Note: Student must be willing to comply with haircut and grooming standards and be able to wear military clothing, equipment, and footwear. Cadets will be required to participate in physical fitness activities and after school activities, such as community parades and community service. See instructor for details.

Army JROTC 2 Year Course 10-12 1 Course #: 495800 Prerequisites: JROTC I (continued compliance with course performance standards)

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This course teaches cadets the tenets of leadership, the value of citizenship, service to the community, personal responsibility, teamwork and self-discipline. During this LET level, curriculum instruction focuses on fitness, health and wellness, and basic first aid procedures. During this course, cadets will learn the basics of map reading and will continue to build their drill and ceremony skills. Cadets will begin to learn how to assume greater responsibility through leadership positions and instruction of basic skills / classes. Cadets will be issued a uniform to be worn once weekly or as designated. Weekly wear of the uniform teaches responsibility, self-discipline, and self-esteem. Cadets are responsible for proper care and maintenance of their uniforms and must return them at the end of the school year. Cadets will need to provide running shoes, appropriate crew length black socks, and white crew neck T-shirts. Cadets also earn rank, privileges, and Army JROTC awards for their achievements. Parental certification of a cadet’s physical health is also a requirement to be enrolled in this class. This program WILL NOT recruit for the Armed Services, teach war fighting skills, or require a military service obligation. Completion of LET level 2 curriculum will count as a student’s Health Education (480950) requirement – because LET 2 and LET 3 curricula are alternated, some students will not achieve the health requirement until the end of their third year of JROTC instruction.

Army JROTC 3 Course #: 495810 Prerequisite: JROTC2 Course will be available as needed. Army JROTC 4 Course #: 495890 Prerequisite: JROTC3 Course will be available as needed. Note: Student must be willing to comply with haircut and grooming standards and be able to wear military clothing, equipment, and footwear. Cadets will be required to participate in physical fitness activities and after school activities, such as community parades and community service. See instructor for details.

NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (NPC) CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER COURSES

(Off LH Campus) (11-12)

Subject Grade Credit

Eleventh and twelfth grade students are eligible to enroll in all training areas. Students may enroll in the

center’s programs by contacting their home school counselor or principal. All students, including those returning for year two, must complete an enrollment application before being considered for admission in any of the training areas. We will determine the class rosters based on the applications returned in on March 1. Priority in enrollment is given to students as follows:

1. returning, second year student; 2. first year juniors; 3. first year seniors;

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Enrollment is limited in each of the training areas. Due to space restrictions and safety concerns, students may be asked to choose an alternate training program or alternate time. In addition to the guideline listed here, each program area has other specific guidelines that are used to determine enrollment. These guidelines are listed with the program descriptions. The final determination of enrollment in any of the programs will be at the discretion of the program instructor and the center director. In addition to the listed guidelines, each department may have additional requirements. Vocational—Technical Programs are offered at three different times during the day for two (2) credits. 8:00 to 9:30 am, 10:15 to 11:30 am to and 12:45 to 2:15 pm. Note: The mid-day sections will not be available to Lake Hamilton students due to required PACK attendance. Advertising Design 2 11-12 2 Automotive Service Technology 11-12 2/2 Medical Professions Education 11-12 2/2 Criminal Justice 11-12 2/2 Cabinet Making 1 &2 11-12 2/2 Machine Tool Technology (Metal Shop) 11-12 2/2 Engineering 1 & 2 11-12 2/2 Aerospace Repair & Manufactoring 1 & 2 11-12 2/2

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

NPC Advertising Design 2 Advertising Design 2 will prepare individuals to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences through various forms of graphic media. This production based program will allow for the development of skills and knowledge needed to produce a comprehensive graphic message. Instruction includes basic design review, lettering, poster design, package and product design, illustration, color dynamics and typography. Advertising Design I is taken first semester; Advertising Design LAB is taken second semester. A continuation of the first year course, Advertising Design II will offer instruction in the applied visual arts that will prepare individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences through various forms of graphic media. Instruction includes silkscreen, airbrush and marketing theories. This portion of the course will emphasize the integration of computer skills and knowledge of software used in the marketplace. Year Two: Intermediate Advertising and Graphic Design/Lab (1 units): 493130 (am block) or 493131 (pm block) (unit 2): 590500 (am block) or 590501 (pm block)

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

NPC Automotive Service Technology 11-12 2 units

This program is certified by the National Automotive Education Foundation and provides instruction in Electrical Systems, Steering and Suspension, Engine Performance and Brakes. Students who complete training in these areas may take a nationally recognized examination and receive their ASE certification. This training also enables the student to obtain employment at service stations, specialty shops and independent garages.

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Successful completion of these areas at the high school level reduces the time required to complete the post-secondary program which trains for certification in all eight ASE areas. Vocational Courses Year One: Brakes (1 unit-1st semester): 494180 (am block) or 494181 (pm block) Engine Performance (1 unit-2nd semester): 494200 (am block) or 494201 (pm block) Vocational Courses Year Two: Electrical Systems (1 unit-1st semester): 494190 (am block) or 494191 (pm block) Suspension and Steering (1 unit-2nd semester): 494210 (am block) or 494211 (pm block)

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

NPC Medical Professions Education 11-12 2 units

The Medical Professions Education Course is designed to provide career orientation, exploration, and preparation for the health field. The complete course lasts two years or four semesters. Semesters one and two, or level one, is a combination of lecture and hands-on skills. Students must complete semester one and two, maintain a work ethics grade of 85% or better, complete level one with an academic average of 75% or better and complete an61 interview process in order to be eligible for the second year program.

Semesters one and two classroom topics include terminology and medical abbreviations, human anatomy, diseases that affect the body, basic body structure, career in health care, qualities of a health care worker, nutrition, math and medication administration nurse assisting skills, dental assisting skills, medical assistant skills, job interviewing and writing a resume. Lab skills include taking blood pressure, temperatures, first aid, CPR, patient care, starting an IV, running and EKG, suturing and suture removal, using sterile technique, physical therapy skills, postmortem care and others.

Semester three and four include current health issues, career exploration which incorporates “shadowing” in area hospitals and other health care facilities, the psychological aspects of dealing with patients and their families and field trips as arranged by the instructor.

Students interested in a career in health care will receive basic knowledge that will put them a step ahead in pursuing a higher level of education after high school graduation whether through a vocational program, two or four year college program. This course is strongly recommended for juniors and seniors.

Certifications available include: Personal Care Asst. (ACA), Physical Therapy Aide (PTA), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and First Aide. Year One: You must sign up for all three class listed under year one. Intro Medical Professions Ed. (1/2 unit) - 590260 (am block) or 590261 (pm block) Medical Terminology (1/2 unit) - 590680 (am block) or 590681 (pm block) Human Anatomy and Physiology (1 unit) - 424030 (am block) or 424031 (pm block) Year Two: Medical Procedures II (1/2 unit) - 495330 (am block) or 495331 (pm block) Medical Procedures Expanded II (1/2 unit) - 495390 (am block) or 495391 (pm block) Medical Specialization Coop/work based learning (1 unit) - 495310 (am block) or 495311 (pm block)

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Subject Course Description Grade Credit

Intro to Medical Professions Education 1 (Year I) 11-12 0.5/semester Course Code: 495340 (am block) or 495341 (pm block)

Experience in Intro to Medical Professions is designed to provide students with basic information and skills needed for a career in the health care field. In this comprehensive one-year course, emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to Career and Technical Education Student Organizations. (SKILLS USA) study skills, medical history and events, health care systems, health care careers, qualities of successful health care workers, medical ethics and legal responsibilities, medical communication, medical math, nutrition and health, human growth and development, classification of disease, job-seeking skills, Hands-on skills, in vital signs, CPR, physical therapy, etc. Medical Terminology 1 (Year I) 11-12 0.5/semester Course Code: 495360 (am block) or 495361 (pm block)

Medical Terminology is a one-semester course that assists students in developing the language used for communication in the health care profession. Areas of study include fundamental work structure, organization of the body, diagnostic and imaging procedures, pharmacology, general medical terms, and the following body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, digestive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory urinary, endocrine, nervous, sensory, and reproductive. Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 (Year 1) 11-12 1 Course Code: 424030 (am block) or 424031 (pm block)

Human Body in Health and Disease is a one-semester course that focuses on anatomy and physiology of body systems and the diseases of those systems. Specific areas of study include the structure of the human body, processes of disease, and the following body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, nervous, sensory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive. YEAR TWO (2): You must sign up for all three classes listed under year two. Medical Procedures 2 (Year 2) 12 0.5/semester Course Code: 495330 (am block) or 495331 (pm block) Prerequisite: Level I courses

Medical Procedures is a one-semester course that helps students develop specific skills needed in the health care profession. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to safety, infection control, vital signs, first aid, dental assistant skills, laboratory assistant skills, medical assistant skills, nurse assistant skills, physical therapy techniques, animal health care, and secretarial techniques. Medical Procedures Expanded 2 (Year 2) 12 0.5/semester Course Code: 495390 (am block) 495391 (pm block) or 495392 (mid-day block) Prerequisite: Level I courses

This is a continuation of Medical Procedures I. Medical Specialization Coop 2 (Year 2) 12 1 Course #: 495310 (am block) or 495311 (pm block) Prerequisite: Level 1 Course

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This course is designed to give students a firsthand view of medical professions through “shadowing”, Students “shadow” health care personnel in various health care facilities and settings. These students explore career options in various health care areas. This is a work-based learning experience. **College Credits

College credits will be available for students completing the Medical Professions programs. Students who successfully complete the two-year Medical Professions program can earn up to eight (8) college credit hours in the following courses: 1) Medical Terminology 2) Introduction to Health Sciences 3) Phlebotomy 4) Basic Life Support

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

NPC Criminal Justice 11-12 2

The mission of the Law Enforcement program is to provide students with a basic understanding and over-view of the criminal justice system. Students will learn how law enforcement affects the community and how the judicial system functions. The program will provide instruction on how individuals perform the duties associated with police and public security officers including patrol procedures, investigative procedures, traffic control, crowd control, evidence collection, witness interviewing and basic crime prevention methods. First Year Introduction to Criminal Justice I (1 unit-1st term): 590310 (am block) or 590311 (pm block) Law Enforcement Fundamentals I (1unit-2nd term): 494630 (am block) or 494631 (pm block) Second Year Law Enforcement Fund. I I: 494600 (am block) or 494601 (pm block) Criminal Justice II (1 units): 494610 (am block) or 494611 (pm block) Enrollment Criteria In addition to the criteria on page 3 of the NPTC Handbook, the following will be used to determine acceptance into the program: 1. Minimum GPA of 2.0 2. Minimum sixth grade reading level

3. Minimum sixth grade math level 4. Student Interview

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

NPC Wood Technology 11-12 2

Explore man’s first industry and take home wood projects you learn to build. The course covers the history of shaping wood with hand tools to the latest in computer aided wood design innovations. The recently renovated woodworking lab at NPTC also has new equipment designed for a clean and safe learning experience.

Successful first year students will be able to identify and use many wood species, hand tools and power

equipment found in cabinet shops and wood manufacturing facilities today. Because the woodshop learning environment demands a high level of personal responsibility, it is recommended for high school juniors and seniors. Second year students’ work from an advanced textbook and plan projects with computer aided drafting programs. Both levels plan and construct assigned, group and personal projects to master woodworking skills.

Grades for both levels are based on class work, test scores, wood lab skills and work ethics, standards of attendance, participation, cooperation and safe conduct.

Wood Technology graduates can find rewarding employment with above average wages in one of the many area wood-manufacturing businesses. Interested and talented students will be invited to join the Arkansas Wood Manufacturers Associations Apprenticeship Program that offers summer on-the-job training opportunities and other assistance to further student’s educational goals.

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Limited enrollment; Priority will be given to second year students. First Year Furniture/Cabinet Making I (1 unit): 494850 (am block) or 494851 (pm block) Furniture/Cabinet Making Lab (1 unit): 494860 (am block) or 494861 (pm block) Second Year Furniture/Cabinet Making II (2 credits): 484870 (am block) or 494871 (pm block)

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

NPC Machine Tool Technology (Metal Shop) 11-12 2 Machine Tool Technology is a course that will introduce the student to precision machining. The society in which we live requires mass production of goods and services, and precision machining is the process, which enables this demand to be met. Everything from NAS-CAR racing, to medical needs to the simple services we take for granted such as water delivery all require some form of precision manufacturing. First year students will be introduced to metal machining and fabrication techniques. Topics covered include blueprint reading, precision measurement, industrial safety, welding, precision turning and milling, and Computer Aided Drafting Computer Aided Machining (CAD/CAM). Year two will continue to build upon the skills acquired during the previous year, and will only be allowed upon successful completion of year one. Precision machining is an art that is enhanced by continued practice and dedication. Completion of the second year could result in successful employment, or possibly entry into the Manufacturing Technology Program at National Park Community College. The Machine Tool Technology program requires an above average amount of personal responsibility and dedication, thus enrollment is strictly limited to the first 12 qualified applicants. Small class size results in an extra ordinary amount of one on one interaction with the instructor. First Year Machine Tool I (1 credit): 495200 (am block) or 495201 (pm block) Machine Tool Lab (1 credit): 495210 (am block), 495221 or 495211 (pm block) Second Year Machine Tool II/Lab (2 credits): 495220 (am block) or 495221 (pm block)

Subject Course Description Grade Credit

NPC Engineering 11-12 2 First year students will take Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) in the fall. IED focuses on the design process and its application. Through hands-on projects, students apply engineering standards and document their work. Students use industry standard 3D modeling software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems, document their work using an engineer’s notebook, and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community. In the spring, students are introduced to Principles of Engineering (POE). POE is a survey course which exposes students to the major concepts they will encounter in a post-secondary engineering course of study. Topics include mechanisms, energy, statics, materials, and kinematics. They develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges, document their work and communicate solutions. Intro to Engineering Design (1 credit) 590330 (am block) or 590331 (pm block) Principles of Engineering (1credit) 495490(am block) or 495491(pm block), 495492) Second Year Engineering 2 (1 credit) 495440 (am block) or 495441 (pm block) Principles of Engineering 2 (1 credit) 495470(am block) or 495471(pm block) Second year students are exposed to an in-depth study of the various types of engineering.

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Subject Course Description Grade Credit

NPC Aerospace Repair & Manufactoring 11-12 2/2 The Aerospace Manufacturing and Repair program is offered to provide students the opportunity to

obtain the skills needed for jobs in the Aerospace Industry. Students will be trained to fabricate, assemble and

repair Aerospace components and structures. Instruction will include working with blueprints, tools, metals,

composites, fasteners, wiring and other aircraft components. Strong partnerships with local Aerospace

employers will provide opportunities for students to be exposed to professionals in the industry as well as

opportunities for employment and/or additional post-secondary training.

ENROLLMENT CRITERIA In addition to the criteria given previously, the following will be used to determine acceptance into the program.

have an identified career major on file have completed Workplace Readiness have completed three credits in a career focus major; or be concurrently enrolled in the third credit of

the career focus major have an acceptable attendance record have a GPA of 2.0 be members of a student organization that reflects their career goal be recommended be two (2) teachers and a counselor

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*Community Based Instruction ............................. 42 *English Exploration 9 – 12 .................................... 43 *Resource English 9 - 12 ........................................ 42 *Resource Math 9 .................................................. 42 *Resource Math 9 - 12 ........................................... 42 *Transition Skills Class ........................................... 43 Academic Challenge Scholarship (Lottery)............ 11 ACT Dates for 2019-2020 ....................................... 11 ACTIVITY COURSES ................................................. 16 Advanced Algebra 2 ............................................... 32 Advanced Child Care, Management and Services 50 Advanced Geometry .............................................. 32 Advanced Information Security ............................. 59 Advanced Placement Art ....................................... 25 Advanced Placement Biology ................................ 35 Advanced Placement Calculus ............................... 33 Advanced Placement Chemistry ............................ 36 Advanced Placement Computer Science A ........... 58 Advanced Placement Eng 11–Language/Comp .... 21

Advanced Placement Eng 12–Literature/Comp ... 21 Advanced Placement Environmental Science ...... 37 Advanced Placement Music Theory ..................... 27 Advanced Placement Physics ............................... 36 Advanced Placement Physics 1 ............................. 36 Advanced Placement Physics 2 ............................. 37 Advanced Placement Program ................................7 Advanced Placement Programs ...............................7 Advanced Placement Spanish ............................... 31 Advanced Placement Statistics ............................. 33 Advanced Placement U.S. History ........................ 39 Advanced Placement World History .................... 39 Agri Animal Science (CASE) ................................... 47 Agri Plant Science .................................................. 47 Agricultural Internship .......................................... 40 Agriculture Mechanics .......................................... 47 Agriculture Metals ................................................ 47 Algebra 1 ............................................................... 32 Algebra 2 ............................................................... 32

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Algebra 3 ................................................................ 32 Alternative Credit Options ...................................... 5 American Government .......................................... 38 Anatomy and Physiology ....................................... 35 AP Commitment Contract........................................ 9 AP COMMITMENT CONTRACT (Spanish) .............. 10 AP/PreAP Commitment Contract ............................ 8 Army JROTC 1 ......................................................... 59 Army JROTC 2 ......................................................... 59 Army JROTC 3 ......................................................... 60 Army JROTC 4 ......................................................... 60 Art 1 ........................................................................ 24 Art 2 ........................................................................ 24 Art 3 ........................................................................ 24 Art 4 ........................................................................ 25 ATHLETIC COURSES ................................................ 17 Biology .................................................................... 35 Career Readiness ................................................... 40 Carpentry ............................................................... 52 Cheerleading .......................................................... 16 Chemistry ............................................................... 36 Civics ....................................................................... 37 College/Career Readiness ...................................... 40 Computer Science Independent Study .................. 58 CONCURRENT CREDIT COURSES .............................. 6 Construction Fundamentals .................................. 52 Construction Lab .................................................... 52 Construction Technology (Trade & Industry) ........ 52 Course Selection Grids ........................................... 14 Dance Team ............................................................ 16 Digital Marketing ................................................... 55 Earn Cash 4 College ................................................ 12 EAST Lab ................................................................. 40 Economics and Personal Finance .......................... 38 ELD .......................................................................... 42 English 10 ............................................................... 20 English 11 ............................................................... 21 English 12 ............................................................... 21 English 9 ................................................................. 20 English Composition .............................................. 21 Environmental Science .......................................... 35 Financial Literacy ................................................... 41 Fitness and Sports Nutrition .................................. 50 Fundamentals of Sports Medicine ........................ 53 Fundamentals to Audio/Video and Film ............... 51 Geometry ............................................................... 32 German 3 ................................................................ 31 GRADUATION (CORE) REQUIREMENTS ................... 4 GRADUATION (SMART CORE) REQUIREMENTS ...... 3 Health and Safety................................................... 19

Instrumental Music 1 – 9th grade .......................... 26 Instrumental Music 2 – 10th grade ........................ 26 Instrumental Music 3 – 11th grade ........................ 26 Instrumental Music 4 – 12th grade ........................ 26 Intermediate Audio/Video and Film .................... 51 Internship .............................................................. 55 iOS Apps with Swift Coding .................................. 58 Journalism ............................................................. 22 Leadership & Service Learning ............................. 51 Leadership and Communication ........................... 41 Library Aide ........................................................... 41 Marketing Business Enterprise ............................. 54 Markets and Analytics .......................................... 55 Media Communications Lab ................................. 51 Music Appreciation ............................................... 27 Music Lab ............................................................... 26 Music Theory ......................................................... 27 NPC Advertising Design 1 & 2 ............................... 61 NPC Advertising Design 2 ...................................... 61 NPC Aerospace Repair & Manufactoring ............. 66 NPC Automotive Service Technology ................... 61 NPC Criminal Justice .............................................. 64 NPC Engineering .................................................... 65 NPC Machine Tool Technology (Metal Shop) ....... 65 NPC Medical Professions Education ..................... 62 NPC Wood Technology ......................................... 64 Oral Communications ........................................... 22 Outdoor Ed Earth Science/Outdoor Ed PE ........... 35 Personal Fitness for Life ........................................ 41 Physical Education ................................................ 19 Physical Science ..................................................... 34 Physics ................................................................... 36 Pre-AP Art 3 ........................................................... 25 PreAP Biology ........................................................ 35 PreAP Chemistry ................................................... 36 PreAP Commitment Contract (8th and 9th grades) ..8 PreAP English 10 .................................................... 20 PreAP English 9 ...................................................... 20 PreAP German 3 .................................................... 31 PreAP Physical Science .......................................... 34 PreAP Spanish 2 .................................................... 30 PreAP Spanish 3 .................................................... 31 PreAP/AP Commitment Contract (8th and 9th

grades) ..................................................................8 Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry ........................... 33 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 ........................................ 32 Psychology ............................................................. 38 Quantitative Literacy ............................................ 33 Reading Strategy ................................................... 41 Recreational Sports and Activities ....................... 41

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SAT Dates for 2019-2020 ....................................... 11 SCHEDULE CHANGES .............................................. 13 Small Business Operations .................................... 54 Sociology ................................................................ 38 Spanish 1 ................................................................ 30 Spanish 2 ................................................................ 30 Spanish for Medical Professions ........................... 30 Sports Medicine Injury Assessment ...................... 53 Stagecraft ............................................................... 29 Survey of Business (formerly CBA) ........................ 54 Theatre ................................................................... 29 Theatre Appreciation ............................................. 28 U.S. (American) History ......................................... 39 Varsity Baseball ...................................................... 17

Varsity Basketball ................................................. 17 Varsity Bowling ..................................................... 17 Varsity Cross Country ............................................ 18 Varsity Football ..................................................... 18 Varsity Golf ............................................................ 18 Varsity Soccer ........................................................ 18 Varsity Softball ...................................................... 18 Varsity Tennis ........................................................ 18 Varsity Track .......................................................... 18 Varsity Volleyball .................................................. 19 Vocal Music 1-4 (Harmonia) ................................. 28 Vocal Music 1-4 (Schola Cantorum) ..................... 28 World Geography .................................................. 38 World History (600BC to Present) ........................ 39