Pleasure Ridge Park

High School

Course Descriptions

2016-17

Course Descriptions ART 2D and 3D (Major) Basic Design (2D Art and 3D Art)

This class serves as an introductory course for the 2D Art program and 3D Art program.

Visual Art 1 9th Grade Majors ONLY An introductory class focused on developing a solid understanding of the elements of art, the principles of design and various art making techniques. Students explore a variety of art media and materials with an emphasis on drawing and painting. Likewise, students will be developing knowledge of art history and its place in the context of society. Students will continue to develop a critical eye in examining works of art from history and peers. This introductory art course will lay a foundation for students to pursue more advanced art classes at PRP. Visual Art 2 An intermediate level class focused on extending the knowledge acquired in Visual Art 1. Students will examine historical art figures and associated movements with more depth and breadth. Open-ended teacher assigned projects promote the expanded use of critical thinking and problem- solving skills, preparing the interested art student for future individual & conceptual art production in the advanced courses. Pre-requisite: Art 1 Visual Art 3 An advanced level class for the serious art student only. All art concepts and principles mastered in Visual Art 1& 2 will be employed by the art student to begin the development of a personal style and body of artwork. Students will be challenged by the instructor to become more disciplined, self-driven and independent in their critical thought processes. The initial stages of portfolio development for college admissions will be accomplished during the conclusion of this course. Students have to successfully complete Art 2 to take this course. *Teacher recommendation required. *Teacher recommendation required Pre-requisite: Art 2

Visual Art 4 Continued skill development beyond Visual Art 3 *Teacher recommendation is required Pre-requisite Art 3

Ceramics/Sculpture Course will focus on hand-built and wheel-turned pieces that are glazed and fired. Students explore additive, subtractive, molded and cast construction techniques.

Ceramics/Sculpture 2 Course continuing in-depth instruction in clay and sculpture techniques with one semester/trimester of ceramics (part A) and one semester/trimester of sculpture (part B). Students produce traditional and nontraditional forms individually and in a group setting. Experimental techniques are encouraged. Curriculum includes the history of ceramics and sculpture (including major artists, movements, and styles), aesthetics, art criticism, and career development. Works produced in this course will lead to the creation of portfolio quality works and presentation experiences. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Ceramics and Sculpture 1 or teacher recommendation. Note: this is part A of a two part sequential course.

AP Studio Drawing Advanced Placement Studio Drawing follows requirements set by the College Board. In this senior level course, students develop a portfolio consisting of 18-24 pieces. Half of the pieces represent the student’s selected focus, the other half the student’s breadth of abilities. The AP portfolio is prepared and submitted at the end of the school year to the College Board for scoring. *Teacher recommendation required.

Business Administration (Major)

Business Principles This course includes the study of written, oral, and electronic communication in a business environment. Emphasis placed on writing skills, punctuation, business vocabulary, and business correspondence. Students will also demonstrate job interview techniques and develop a career portfolio Business Law This course is designed to develop an understanding of legal rights and responsibilities in personal and business laws as well as dealing with public relations and advertising. Students will apply learning to everyday roles of consumers, citizens, and workers. Topics such as slander, plagiarism, ethics, royalty free, and copyright issues will be discussed.

Business Management The purpose of this course is to provide a clear understanding of the characteristics, organization, and operations of business. Students will analyze, synthesize, and evaluate data from various functional areas of business as well as in the areas of public relations and advertising

Web Data Management 1 Students analyze the structure of the worldwide web, apply basic principles of web documents and HTML, and develop multi-media web pages. Course content will include the understanding of hypertext and web structures. Equipment such as scanners, digital and video cameras, and sound recording devices will be utilized through hands-on instruction.

Entrepreneurship A specialized business course designed to enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively organize, develop, create, and manage their own businesses. Students will create a written business plan for a business of their choice

Financial Literacy This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to manage one’s financial resources effectively to insure lifetime financial security. Topics include economics, budgeting, credit, consumer rights, investments and retirement planning. Recommended for 11th and 12th graders.

Accounting This course presents the accounting cycle in simplified form and progresses to special journals, subsidiary ledgers, and special accounting transactions. This course provides the student with entry-level skills for numerous employment opportunities

Marketing Principles Course will cover marketing of sports, TV, movies, music and fashion. Part A will introduce key terms and strategies, and Part B will be more project based, allowing students to apply their skills.

UPS Co-op This course is for seniors only. Seniors must complete an application then interview through UPS. Students must have a 90% attendance rate, and a 2.5 GPA in order to apply.

Selected students are paid through UPS and attend a college course offered by JCC with paid tuition and books.

Creative Writing (Major)

Creative Writing / Intro to Journalism

This is an intro class for students interested in pursuing a creative writing major at PRP.

Creative Writing 2

This class will focus on more advanced writing topics. Students will have more freedom to determine what they write and how the write it. Students will also spend some time looking at and critiquing contemporary literature so they can be familiar with literature that is currently being published.

Creative Writing 3

Pre- requisite: Creative Writing 2 and teacher approval required.

Creative Writing 4

Pre-requisite: Creative Writing 3 and teacher approval required.

English Comprehensive English I

Course required for Graduation. The courses are designed to present a wide range of reading experiences with print and non-print materials that have literary, informational, persuasive, and practical purposes.

Honors English I

Course required for Graduation. The courses are designed to present a wide range of reading experiences with print and non-print materials that have literary, informational, persuasive, and practical purposes. AP English I Course is an expanded and accelerated version of Honors English 1 (42310131) for students who desire challenging texts and written work. Many reading, writing, and research assignments require students to be able to work independently.

Comprehensive English 2

Course Required for Graduation. The courses are designed to present a wide range of reading experiences with print and non-print materials that have literary, informational, persuasive, and practical purposes.

Honors English 2 Course Required for Graduation. The courses are designed to present a wide range of reading experiences with print and non-print materials that have literary, informational, persuasive, and practical purposes.

AP English 2 Course is an expanded and accelerated version of Honors English 2 (42320131). Course is for students with a notably strong interest and aptitude in literacy analysis and writing as well as students who have demonstrated a commitment to accelerated academic work. The course introduces students to English as a scholarly discipline, featuring critical analysis and careful attention to language. The course uses masterpieces from World Literature as a reading and writing foundation.

Honors English 3 Course is a survey of American literature, designed to demonstrate the interactive effects American culture and literature have on American society, both historically and currently. Emphasis will include each student producing an analytical writing piece for entry in their state writing portfolio. This course also requires additional readings and writings intended to foster more in-depth and elaborate analytical thinking and creativity. Students will be expected to study, learn, and evaluate American society from a literary and historical perspective, developing an enhanced social and personal appreciation for American literature.

AP Language and Composition (Grade 11) Advanced Placement English Language and Composition follows a rigorous College Board curriculum. AP Language is designed to challenge students to become skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts. The class also requires students to write in a variety of forms at the college level.*Teacher recommendation and AP Exam in May required.

Reading 4

This course is a REQUIRED course for Seniors who have not met College and Career ACT, COMPASS, KYOTE benchmarks for English and Reading. Once student fulfills those benchmarks, students will transfer to and elective class.

English 4 This course is a survey/study of British literature, covering approximately 1400 years of Britain’s contribution to world and American culture. Emphasis includes each student producing a reflective writing piece for entry in their state writing portfolio. Reviewing and mastering the variety of writing styles studied in high school will also occur, culminating with each student officially submitting their completed writing portfolio, required by the state to receive a diploma.

Honors English 4 This course reflects English 4 (42340111), but requires additional readings and writings intended to foster more in-depth and elaborate analytical thinking and creativity. Students will be expected to study, learn, and evaluate British literature and its influence on world and American culture. Writing skills that prepare students for college will be a central focus.

AP Literature and Composition (Grade 12)

Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition follows a rigorous College Board curriculum. AP Literature engages students in the critical analysis of imaginative literature focusing on structures, style and themes. The class is designed to prepare students to write critical and analytical essays based on poems, prose and complete novels or plays.*Teacher recommendation required. REQUIRES AP Exam in May

College Credit English 12 (JCTC) This course is offered through an adjunct agreement with Jefferson Community Technical College to earn college credit for Freshman English and to meet the high school requirement for 12th grade English. Additionally, college-credit earned will meet the freshman English requirement at ALL public Kentucky 4 year colleges and universities. To earn college credit students must have an 18 on the English portion of the ACT, and a 20 on the Reading portion of the ACT.

African American Literature Students will study the works of African American writers beginning post- civil war, with a major emphasis on the literature of the early 1900’s. Novels by Richard Wright, Langston Hughes and Alice Walker will be included in the course.

ACT Prep

This class is for 11th and 12th grade students interested in improving their ACT test scores. The class will focus on test taking strategies and time management skills, as well as, a review of academic skills necessary to meet College and Career Readiness benchmarks..

Yearbook Production 1

Yearbook is a production class that pulls together a variety of skills. Students learn how to produce a publication in a student-directed environment. Students are assigned positions of leadership and responsibility. Students are also assigned the responsibility of design, layout, and completion of the yearbook. Great importance is placed on the ability to complete layouts before the deadline with minimum supervision. Many projects are performed in groups or partnerships emphasizing cooperation and teamwork.

Journalism I / Paw Print (Newspaper I) Students will produce the school newspaper. Students will learn skills necessary for publication of articles and stories. Design and layout are also a part of the writing experience. Students must apply and be accepted. *Teacher recommendation required. Application/writing sample required.

Humanities

Comprehensive History of the Arts

Honors History of the Arts follows the content of comprehensive History of Visual and Performing Arts but emphasizes higher-level thinking skills, more rigorous readings, and use of community resources.

Honors History of the Arts Honors History of the Arts follows the content of comprehensive History of Visual and Performing Arts but emphasizes critical thinking skills, more rigorous readings, and use of community resources. Advanced History of the Arts Advanced Program History of the Arts fosters an inquiry into creative expression as a response to universal questions. The course examines the nature of various arts disciplines (dance, music, drama and visual art) and a survey of the major stylistic periods. It may include literature, mythology, philosophy religion and psychology. *Teacher recommendation required.

College Credit/Art History

History of Arts and Humanities is a College Credit Art History course with an embedded humanities component through JCTC. This curriculum includes all of the core content for art required for graduation plus a study of the history of art applicable to College Board Advanced Placement course credit. Course work includes a survey of visual arts, culture, and humanities from the Paleolithic to the Contemporary era with an emphasis on both western and non-western art. Community resources that directly enhance the curriculum such as performances, gallery and museum visits, and visiting artists will correspond to assignment. To receive college credit students must have an 18 Composite score on the ACT.

Advanced Placement Art History

History of Arts and Humanities is an Advanced Placement art history course with an embedded humanities component. This curriculum includes all of the core content for art required for graduation plus a study of the history of art applicable to College Board Advanced Placement course credit. Course work includes a survey of visual arts, culture, and humanities from the Paleolithic to the Contemporary era with an emphasis on both western and non-western art. Community resources that directly enhance the curriculum such as performances, gallery and museum visits, and visiting artists will correspond to assignment. Students earn college credit by passing the Advanced Placement Exam.

Mathematics

Pre- Algebra This course assists students that may lack the essential skills to successfully complete Algebra I. Algebra I Algebra I includes the study of linear equations, linear equalities, linear functions, systems of equations and polynomials.

Honors Algebra I Honors Algebra I includes the study of linear equations, linear inequalities, linear functions, systems of equations and inequalities, probability, polynomials, quadratic functions, and other functions including exponential, piecewise and absolute value.

Geometry Geometry includes the study of linear and angle relationships, triangles, polygons, transformations, similarity, right triangle trigonometry, surface area, and volume. Pre-requisite: Algebra I

Honors Geometry Honors Geometry includes the study of line and angle relationships, polygons, triangles, transformations, circles, surface area, volume, Pythagorean Theorem, similarity, and right triangle trigonometry. Pre-requisite: Algebra I

AP Geometry AP Geometry includes in-depth review of Algebra I concepts: the study of line and angle relationships, polygons, triangles, logic, proof, transformations, circles, surface area, volume, Pythagorean Theorem, similarity, and right triangle trigonometry. Prerequisite: Eighth Grade Advance Program Algebra

Algebra II Algebra II includes the study of functions including absolute value, systems, exponential functions, sequences and series, probability, statistics, polynomials, quadratics, and rational expressions. Pre-requisite Algebra 1 and Geometry

Honors Algebra II Honors Algebra II includes the study of probability, systems of equations and inequalities, polynomial expressions and operations, exponential and logarithmic functions, quadratics, data analysis, sequences and series, radical and rational expressions. Pre-requisite: Algebra I and Geometry

Advanced Algebra II & Trigonometry Advanced Program Algebra II includes the study of probability, systems of equations and inequalities, polynomial expressions, operations and functions, exponential, logarithmic and logistic functions, quadratics, data analysis, conic sections, radical expressions, equations and functions, rational expressions and equations, and trigonometric functions, graphs, identities, and equations . *Teacher recommendation required.

College Algebra

Preparation for College Algebra includes a review of linear equations and functions, polynomial expressions and functions, factoring including quadratic equations and functions, rational expressions, equations, and functions, radical expressions, equations, and functions, exponential and logarithmic equations and functions, and conic equations.

College Algebra – Dual Credit College level Dual Credit course taught in conjunction with JCTC. Focuses on solving, graphing, and applying a variety of equations and inequalities, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational functions. Introduces matrices, systems of equations, and series. Students must also score a 22 on the Math portion of the ACT. Teacher recommendation required.

Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Pre-calculus includes the study of functions, polynomial functions, rational equations and functions, radical equations and functions, exponential equations and functions, logarithmic equations and functions, trigonometric functions, and conics. .*Teacher recommendation required.

Advanced Pre-Calculus

Advanced Program Pre-calculus includes the study of functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, radical functions, exponential equations and functions, logarithmic equations and functions, trigonometric functions, polar coordinates, vectors, conics, induction, and limits. . *Teacher recommendation required

College Credit Pre-Calculus

This course is a college credit course offered through JCTC and UL. It includes the study of polynomial functions, rational equations and functions, radical equations and functions, logarithmic equations and functions, trigonometric functions, and conics. Students must score a 23 on the Math portion of the ACT *Teacher recommendation required.

Math Concepts

This course is a REQUIRED course for students who have not met College and Career ACT, COMPASS, KYOTE benchmarks for Math. Once students meet those benchmarks, students will be placed into and elective.

Honors Statistics

This course includes graphical representations of data, measures of central tendency and variability, probability and probability distribution, sampling variability and distribution, normal distribution, inference for distributions, proportions, tables, and regressions.

AP Statistics AP Statistics follows the College Board curriculum. This course includes graphical representations of data, measures of central tendency and variability, probability and probability distribution, sampling variability and distribution, normal distribution, inference for distributions, proportions, tables, and regressions. Requires AP Exam in May. *Teacher recommendation required

AP Computer Science

This course follows the curriculum established by College Board and prepares students to take the Advanced Placement exam in Computer Science.

AP Calculus AB /College Credit Advanced Placement AB Calculus follows the College Board curriculum. This course includes a study of functions, graphs, limits, derivatives as points and functions, second derivatives, and applications of derivatives, integrals, and applications of integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques and applications of anti-differentiation. Students may earn college credit by taking the AP exam in May. Pre-requisite: Pre-Calculus *Teacher recommendation required.

Multimedia (Major)

Introduction to Media Arts

Provides students with an overview of technology in producing multimedia projects geared toward business, industry, education, and government. The course includes script writing, filming, reporting, and promotional advertising. Each student develops confidence when speaking in front of the camera or other people.

Multimedia 2

Continues student’s skills in script writing, filming, reporting, and advertising. This course improves self-confidence in public speaking

Multimedia 3

Continues to expand student’s knowledge through hands-on experiences with top-of-the-line technology in producing multimedia projects geared toward business, industry, education, and government. The course includes script writing, filming, reporting, and promotional advertising. Each student develops communications skills, problem-solving techniques, and interpersonal techniques, while being exposed to numerous technical fields and career opportunities

Ridge News

Offers students 9th – 12th grades the opportunity to learn journalism skills of news writing, feature writing, advertising, layout design, and computer techniques in preparing copy and headlines for publication. All students learn skills for effective teamwork, planning, and organization. All aspects involved in producing a newspaper are part of the curriculum. This is an elective course, which meets once a day.

WPRP

Offers students 9th – 12th grades the opportunity to learn BROADCAST journalism skills of news writing, feature writing, advertising, layout design, and computer techniques in preparing copy and headlines for publication. All students learn skills for effective teamwork, planning, and organization. All aspects involved in producing a newspaper are part of the curriculum. This is an elective course, which meets once a day.

Music:Band,Orchestra,Choir (MAJORS)

Symphonic Band 1,2,3,4

A diverse selection of musical styles is explored with an emphasis on intermediate & advanced literature Wind Ensemble 1,2,3,4

Students must audition for this group and be recommended by the director. Entering freshmen may audition in the Spring on specific dates provided by the director

Orchestra 1 Freshman only Orchestra course. No audition is required Adv. Orchestra 2,3,4 PRP Chamber Orchestra membership is only by personal audition. Daily practice is required and private lessons are expected of all musicians. This group will explore more difficult orchestral literature (including history, theory, technique, and musicality, performance practices and chamber music), placing an emphasis on the musical and technical independence of each member of the ensemble.

Piano Lab

The course is a study in the basic principles of the piano. Students will be exposed to a variety literature. Skills and concepts taught will include practice habits, piano technique, scales, rhythms, and performance.

Women’s Ensemble 1 This course is for girls with an interest in choir, who have not taken a high school chorus class. No prior choir experience is necessary. Students will focus on skill building, participating in a wide variety of concerts, productions, and other performances, with particular emphasis on traditional choral literature.

Men’s Ensemble 1 This course is for boys with an interest in choir, who have not taken a high school chorus class. No prior choir experience is necessary. Students will focus on skill building, participating in a wide variety of concerts, productions, and other performances, with particular emphasis on traditional choral literature.

Chamber Choir This is a select group comprised of the top performing male and female singers. It is a completely auditioned group that performs difficult repertoire and engages in may competitions and performances within the community. Sight-reading and foreign languages are tools used to teach the techniques of healthy choral singing. The student electing this should understand that all extra rehearsals and performances are required in agreement with District guidelines.

Concert Choir The focal point of the choral program. It is the most advanced and most active of the choral ensembles. A diverse selection of musical styles is explored and members are selected by audition only.

Music Theory Advanced Placement Music Theory follows the College Board curriculum. This course is designed to integrate aspects of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, and form of music. The course will include developing a student's ability to recognize and describe basic materials and processes of a musical score. Musical skills such as dictation and other listening skills, sight-singing, and keyboard harmony are considered an important part of the theory course. The student’s ability to read and write musical notation is fundamental. It is also strongly recommended that students possess basic performance skills in voice or on an instrument. Students may take the AP Exam in May for college credit. Prerequisite: Previous music experience. *Teacher recommendation required

Physical Education & Health

Health (semester course) Health Education I is the secondary health education course required for graduation. It consists of instruction in the following health areas: personal wellness, behavior choices, communicable and non-communicable diseases, mental and emotional health, self-management and coping strategies, nutrition, and safety and first-aid. The study of Family Life Education corresponds to Jefferson County Board of Education policy.

Physical Education (semester course) Physical Education I is the secondary physical education course required for graduation. It involves the teaching of lifetime leisure sports, individual sports and team sports. Skills learned will be reinforced and advanced skills will be introduced. This course focuses on physical fitness and its evaluation and maintenance. The student develops a personalized fitness program based on fitness goals. Content includes refining selected motor skills with emphasis on lifetime recreational activities to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Activities may vary according to the individual needs of the student and to the availability of facilities and equipment.

Physical Education 2

Provides further skill improvement of individual and team sports. This class develops positive attitudes toward physical activity. The student participates in a wide variety of recreational activities. This allows the student to find a desire to pursue leisure programs for the rest of their lives. Students are required to dress out and participate.

Physical Education 3&4

Provides further skill improvement of individual and team sports. This class develops positive attitudes toward physical activity. The student participates in a wide variety of recreational activities. This allows the student to find a desire to pursue leisure programs for the rest of their lives. Students are required to dress out and participate.

Strength and Conditioning

Students will be introduced to weight lifting. Students will have an understanding of basic fitness principles, nutrition and body composition. Students will be lifting weights three days a week and in the classroom two days a week. Also, this class is a continuation of Part A. Students will review basic lifting techniques. Students will have an understanding of basic weight principles, cardio respiratory endurance and flexibility. Students will be lifting weights three days a week and in the classroom two days a week.

Physical Fitness/Weight Training

Recommended to students who have had Strength and Conditioning Parts A and B. Class is recommended for juniors and seniors. This is an advanced weight lifting class. Students will be doing split workouts. Emphasis is placed on teaching different exercises. Students will be working out four days a week.

Archery

This course introduces archery to the students. Students will learn rules and techniques for this competitive sport (Olympic Target Style Archery). Two weeks of classroom instruction will be followed by 10 weeks of shooting compound bows. Students must be willing to participate to take this class. Grades are determined by participation.

Prepress and Digital Design

Graphic Communication

This course introduces the conceptualization process used in visual problem solving. Emphasis is placed on learning the principles of design and on the manipulation and organization of elements. Students will apply design principles and visual elements to projects. It also introduces possible careers in Graphic Communications and covers the history, development, commercial applications of the major printing processes. Topics include offset lithography, screen printing, relief printing, digital printing, finishing, binding, and emerging technologies.

Computers In Visual Communication This course introduces the conceptualization process used in visual problem solving. Emphasis is placed on learning the principles of design and on the manipulation and organization of elements. Students will apply design principles and visual elements to projects. It also introduces possible careers in Graphic Communications and covers the history, development, commercial applications of the major printing processes. Topics include offset lithography, screen printing, relief printing, digital printing, finishing, binding, and emerging technologies.

Digital Production The course presents principles, concepts, techniques

Digital Design/Typography In this course, students build skills for the art of typesetting and typographic layout, and for expressive typography and conceptual thinking. Using digital and hands on methods, fundamentals of typography are addressed, including setting, type size, composition, and page layout. “Real-life” assignments will be given such as logos/stationary, book jackets, posters, CD packaging, brochures and editorial projects. From rough concepts to final presentation, students will develop a series of solutions, addressing all aspects of the design process. Students will develop a working knowledge Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator

Layout/Graphic Design Major topics include: photography, creating digital images and page layouts that are ready for print production, how to create page layouts using parameters with Adobe Creative Suite applications. The student will understand the functions of Indesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Upon completion of the course the student will have an understanding of the following; the terminology and tools used in Indesign, how to combine various digital formats into one production package, understand the importance of producing a layout in a timely manner, understand the costs and delays involved when a product is not created properly and understand page sequencing for a given quantity of pages and folding sequence (pagination).

Professional Portfolio Development Following an assessment of their portfolio of work from other classes, students develop and/or enhance existing work and also initiate and complete new work, as determined in consultation with instructor. The objective is a focused portfolio of work in print and digital media, at a consistent level of quality, demonstrating competence, concept, and a high level of craft. Prepress, presentation, and other issues are addressed.

Printing/Finishing (Major)

Graphic Communication

This course introduces the conceptualization process used in visual problem solving. Emphasis is placed on learning the principles of design and on the manipulation and organization of elements. Students will apply design principles and visual elements to projects. It also introduces possible careers in Graphic Communications and covers the history, development, commercial applications of the major printing processes. Topics include offset lithography, screen printing, relief printing, digital printing, finishing, binding, and emerging technologies. Computers In Visual Communication This course introduces the conceptualization process used in visual problem solving. Emphasis is placed on learning the principles of design and on the manipulation and organization of elements. Students will apply design principles and visual elements to projects. It also introduces possible careers in Graphic Communications and covers the history, development, commercial applications of the major printing processes. Topics include offset lithography, screen printing, relief printing, digital printing, finishing, binding, and emerging technologies.

Press I Operation and practical experience in the use of offset lithographic duplicator printing presses, screen printing techniques and digital output. Students will experience set-up, register, and production work in a variety of printing processes. Also, study of the manufacture, type, and requirements of printing ink, includes in mixing and testing. Covers papermaking, classification of paper by kind, size, and weight is also discussed, as are other surfaces to which ink is applied.

Finishing/Binding Covers the operation of paper folders, cutter operation, drilling, stitching, and padding. Proper use of paper handling equipment will also be discussed as well as safety in the bindery. The student will understand the terminology and hardware used in the finish and bindery process, the proper procedures to operate equipment found in bindery, finishing operations that are often completed in the bindery and understand the relationship between design and finished product

Typography Major topics include: photography, creating digital images and page layouts that are ready for print production, how to create page layouts using parameters with Adobe Creative Suite applications. The student will understand the functions of Indesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Upon completion of the course the student will have an understanding of the following; the terminology and tools used in Indesign, how to combine various digital formats into one production package, understand the importance of producing a layout in a timely manner, understand the costs and delays involved when a product is not created properly and understand page sequencing for a given quantity of pages and folding sequence (pagination).

Professional Portfolio Development Following an assessment of their portfolio of work from other classes, students develop and/or enhance existing work and also initiate and complete new work, as determined in consultation with instructor. The objective is a focused portfolio of work in print and digital media, at a consistent level of quality, demonstrating competence, concept, and a high level of craft. Prepress, presentation, and other issues are addressed.

Science

Comp, Honors Integrated Science 1A

Integrated Science IA is an inquiry based interdisciplinary course that emphasizes topics in physical science and earth science. Active student involvement including inquiry investigations is emphasized in this course Comp / Honors Biology Biology I is a course which offers a basic understanding of life and life processes. Required topics of study include: the cell, the molecular basis of heredity, biological change, the interdependence of organisms, behavior or organisms and energy and organization in a living system. Laboratory techniques and their application in solving biological problems are key elements integrated into biology. Course includes laboratory exercises, extensive reading and writing assignments, community involvement and independent student homework assignments.

AP Biology Advanced Placement Biology follows the College Board curriculum. This course covers topics regularly covered in a college biology course for majors. A required AP Exam is administered to students in May. A grade of 3 is usually required to receive the college credit. Previous completion of Biology I & Chemistry I is recommended.

*Teacher recommendation required. Comp, Honors Integrated Science 1B This is a course that emphasizes topics in chemistry and Earth space applications. Concepts are enriched or extended through scientific reading, writing, and independent student work.

Honors Chemistry

Honors Chemistry I studies the content found in comprehensive integrated science 1 and enriches or extends the curriculum by adding more complicated laboratory exercises, extensive reading and writing assignments, community involvement and independent student homework assignments.

AP Environmental Science

This course follows the College Board curriculum and is designed to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand to understand the cycles in nature, interrelationships of the natural world. A three-hour Advanced Placement test is administered to students that wish to receive college credit.

AP Chemistry Advanced Placement Chemistry follows College Board curriculum.. This course covers the material that would normally be covered in a college introductory chemistry course. A required AP Exam is administered to students in May. *Teacher recommendation required.

Honors Physics Honors Physics I studies the laws of motion and force, conservation of energy, and the interactions of energy with matter. Laboratory techniques and their application in solving physical problems are key elements integrated into this course. The course also involves laboratory exercises, extensive reading and writing assignments, community involvement, and independent homework assignments. Previous completion of Algebra II & enrollment in or completion of Pre-Calculus is recommended.

AP Physics Advanced Physics I studies the laws of motion and force, conservation of energy, and the interactions of energy with matter. Laboratory techniques and their application in solving physical problems are key elements integrated into this course. The course also involves laboratory exercises, extensive reading and writing assignments, community involvement, and independent homework assignments. Previous completion of Algebra II & enrollment in or completion of Pre-Calculus is recommended. Teacher recommendation required.

Physics B AP Advanced Placement Physics B follows the College Board curriculum. This course is an overview of physics concepts from mechanics to modern physics and emphasizes the development of conceptual understanding and algebra based problem solving ability. A required AP Exam is administered to students in May. Previous completion of Algebra II & enrollment in or completion of Pre-Calculus is recommended. *Teacher recommendation required.

Advanced Anatomy & Physiology This course is recommended for students who have successfully completed Advanced Biology I and Advanced Chemistry or Advance Physics I and wish to earn a fourth science credit, as well as up to eight college semester hours through Spalding University. This course is an in-depth study of the eleven major systems of the human body, focusing on structural and functional components of each. The laboratory portion of the course includes a gross anatomy (cadaver) component. Several methods of studying anatomy and physiology are utilized.

Social Studies

Comp and Honors Exploring Civics

This course provides an overview of the history, structure, and workings of Federal, State, and local governments. Students gain insights to the founding of the United States by exploring the Constitution and other documents. Additionally, students will explore the separation of power between the branches of government. Students will also explore policies created by the government and the role they play on everyday citizens. Finally, students will explore what it means to be a citizen and what it means to be a good citizen.

Advanced Placement Human Geography

This course follows College Board curriculum for Human Geography. Students will explore maps, spatial data sets, and understand the implications of human and cultural movements of people. Students will also study the different cultures, major religions, and experiences of people from all over the world. Students may receive college credit by taking the AP Exam in May.

Comp and Honors World Civilization World Civilizations surveys the development of civilization with a focus on the modern era (1500 to present). In this course, the student is introduced to and uses the skills and concepts of history, geography, economics, political science, the behavioral sciences, and the humanities. Special emphasis is placed on developing chronological, spatial, and cultural events.

AP World History Advanced Placement World History follows the College Board curriculum. This course builds on an understanding of cultural, institutional, and technological precedents that, along with geography, form a foundation for modern history, and focuses primarily on human history from ancient history to the present. Historical understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. Research and analytical writing skills are a key focus. Students may receive college credit by taking the AP exam in May. *Teacher recommendation required.

Comp and Honors . U.S. History United States History completes the study of U.S. history introduced in eighth-grade and focuses on the development of the United States since 1865. The course emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach and the historical method to encourage more than memorization of facts. The student learns to use a variety of tools to analyze the social, political, and economic characteristics of various eras, to develop chronological understanding, to recognize cause-and-effect relationships, and to understand the interpretive nature of history.

AP U.S. History Advanced Placement United States History follows the College Board curriculum. This course is designed to allow students to examine United States history from the first European explorations of the Americas to the present. The course includes rigorous reading assignments, and requires students to analyze and interpret primary sources, including documentary material, maps, statistical tables, and pictorial and graphic evidence of historical events. Research and analytical writing are a key focus. Students may receive college credit by taking the AP exam in May.*Teacher recommendation required.

AP U.S. Government & Politics Advanced Placement Government & Politics follows the College Board curriculum. This college-level course examines the historical and contemporary structures comprising American government and politics. In-depth analysis of the processes and principles on which our government and political systems are based will be studied including government institutions, the origin and impact of policy making, theoretical foundations vs. practical applications, etc. Students can earn college credit by taking the AP Exam in May.*Teacher recommendation required.

Pop Culture History of the 60’s In this course, students will examine the assassinations of major leaders, The Civil Rights Movement, The Vietnam War, and the rebellion of this period through song. Other topics major events in this decade of transformation in the United States.

The Holocaust

This course is for Juniors and Seniors only. Students in this class will explore the topic of Genocide as it relates directly to the Holocaust. The influence of apathy and prejudice on Genocide will be studied through the use of novels, autobiographies, and other historical resources.

Honors Psychology An introductory course that examines the primary influences on individual human behavior. Topics include the study of personality development, perception intelligence and cognition, biological components of behavior, etc. This is an academically oriented course designed as an interesting elective for the college minded student.

AP Psychology This course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of behavior and mental process of human beings. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles and phenomena associated with each of the fields and subfields within psychology. Students may earn college credit by taking the AP exam in May

Forensic Psychology Designed to study criminal behavior and the tools used to investigate criminals. The class will study real cases using college textbooks and additional resources. Extensive note taking and vocabulary will be utilized and students will be challenged with material. Guest speakers include police officers and coroner office representatives. Part A includes, but is not limited to units involving Introduction to Forensics, fields in Forensics, crime scene processing and decomposition. Part B includes units concerning blood, fingerprinting, trace evidence and ballistics.

Performing Arts: Theatre, Stagecraft, Dance (Majors) Theatre 1 / Stagecraft Introduction to the Theatre provides an overview of the art, conventions, and history of theatre. Although experiential exercises may be included, the courses focus on learning about drama/theatre rather than performance. Students study dramatic elements, elements of production and elements of performance. Students also study major developments in dramatic literature and/or major playwrights, the history and formation of theatre as a cultural tradition, and critical appreciation of drama/theatre. Theatre 2 Advanced Acting/Performance courses focus on improving performance skills, expanding exposure to different theatrical techniques, and increasing capacity to participate in public performances. These courses address the skills necessary to translate scripts into final dramatic productions. The focus will be acting & directing (levels will be mixed together). Very little technical theatre work will be done in this class. If students are not interested in acting, they should not take these classes. Prerequisite: Theater 1

Theatre 3 Continued skill development of Theater 2

Theatre 4 Continued skill development of Theater 3

Stagecraft 2,3,4

Stagecraft I, II, III, and IV is the study of the mechanics of technical theater. The courses provide theoretical and practical instruction in the execution of scenic, lighting, and costume designs and instruction in mechanical drawing. After school laboratories, rehearsals, and performances for two productions provide practical instruction. Theater I is required as well as teacher recommendation.

Fundamental Dance Ballet

Introduces students to dance as a medium of expression. Students receive instruction in basic dance movement skills to increase body awareness, enhance self-image improve physical fitness, and develop personal expression potential.

Dance ensemble 2

The course is designed to develop skill in performing and choreography.

Dance ensemble 3

The course is designed to develop skill in performing and choreography, building on skills from Dance Ensemble 2

Advanced Dance Technique

This class is designed for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students of dance who have previously dance training .

World Language

Comp / Honors Spanish 1 Honors Spanish 1 introduces the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. This course is for the Honors student who has had little or no Spanish – less than a full year of high school Spanish. The four skill areas will be taught – speaking, reading, listening, and writing and comprehension of the skill areas. Advance Spanish 1 Advanced Program Spanish 1 (Level 1) is designed for the Advanced Program student in both pace and depth. It follows the same curriculum as Honors Spanish 1, but emphasizes mastery in reading, writing, speaking and listening. This class, along with the Advance Spanish 2 class, leads toward the Advance Spanish 3 and eventually the Advanced Placement class.

Comp / Honors Spanish 2 Honors Spanish 2 is a continuing sequence of study the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. The four skill areas will be taught – speaking, reading, listening, and writing and comprehension of the skill areas.

Advance Spanish 2 This class follows the same curriculum as Honors Spanish 2, but emphasizes depth in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The pace and depth are rigorous and continue to focus on mastery in reading, writing, speaking and listening. It leads to the Advance Spanish 3 class and eventually the Advanced Placement class. *Teacher recommendation required.

Advanced Spanish 3 Advanced Program Spanish 3continues the same curriculum as Honors Spanish 3, but emphasizes depth in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The pace and depth are rigorous and continue to focus on mastery in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This course prepares students for Advanced Placement Spanish.

Advanced Spanish 4 Advanced Program Spanish 4 continues the development of the mastery in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, *Teacher recommendation required.

AP Spanish Language Advanced Placement Spanish Language follows the College Board curriculum. This course emphasizes the use of Spanish language for active communication. Students will develop the ability to understand spoken and written Spanish in various contexts. Students may earn college credit by taking the AP exam in May. *Teacher recommendation required

Computer Science Computer Science Grade Level: 9-12 Credits: 1-3 Description: Instruction related to Computer Science.

AP Computer Science AP Computer Science is designed to teach students with an interest in computer programming how to use the Java programming language. During this course, students will learn about object-oriented programming, program implementation through classes, program analysis, data structures, algorithms, and ethical computing responsibility and use.

Other Peer Tutor Students work as assistants for course credit in (1) Special Needs Classrooms (2) Math Tutoring or (3) Library Assistant *Teacher and counselor approval required.

Help Desk Students will learn networking concepts, computer support services; industry recognized certification training, advanced web design, and career exploration while organizing a student-run Technology Help Desk.

Pathways Careers1 Seniors who have met college ready ACT benchmarks will be placed in this course by their counselor. Course will include computer based instruction to help students meet college ready standards. Students can meet College and Career Readiness Standards and be moved to an elective course after completion.

Career Networking / Study Hall

This Course will allow all grade level students the opportunity to complete work, study and/or research career fields