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SY 2015–2016

Wilson High School Course Catalog

Updated 1/26/2015

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Contents

Graduation Requirements ....................................................................................................................... i

Minimum Requirements ...................................................................................................................... ii Requirements for Students Who Started 9th Grade in Fall 2007 or Later .......................................... iii

How to Read the Course Catalog ..........................................................................................................i v DCPS Course Codes .............................................................................................................................. v

Course Codes Administrative Codes ................................................................................................................................1

Art Courses................................................................................................................................................2

Business, Finance and Marketing Courses.............................................................................................. ..9

Hospitality and Tourism Courses ............................................................................................................11

English Courses ....................................................................................................................................... 13

English as a Second Language/Bilingual Education Courses.................................................................. 20

History and Social Studies Courses ......................................................................................................... 26

World Language Courses ...................................................................................................................... ..36

Mathematics Courses ........................................................................................................................... ..48

Healthcare and Medical Science Courses ............................................................................................... 53

Physical Education and Health Courses ................................................................................................. . . 55

Arts, Media & Communications Courses .............................................................................................. . . . 58

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Courses ....................................................................... . . .61

Science Courses........................................................................................................................................63

Engineering and Biotechnology Courses ............................................................................................... . .. 78

Music Courses ........................................................................................................................................ . . .80

Information Technology Courses ........................................................................................................... . . . 94

Internship Courses ................................................................................................................................. . . .98

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Graduation Requirements

Minimum Requirements There are currently two standard types of minimum diploma requirements. In the 2014–2015 school year, most students in ninth through twelfth grade are required to complete 24 credits. Students who began ninth grade prior to Fall 2007 are required to complete 23.5 credits (these students are 22–23 years old). Requirements are based on a student’s first ninth grade year.

The student Letter of Understanding (LOU) calculates a student’s progress toward graduation based on the diploma type that is coded in DC STARS for each student. It is therefore imperative that each student’s diploma type be correct. If a student’s diploma type is incorrect, it can impact his/her grade level, DC CAS cohort status and graduation status.

** Beginning with students starting ninth grade in the 2009–2010 school year, all students must take and pass Biology I. Students who started ninth grade in 2007–2008 or 2008–2009 must take and pass four (4.0) science credits, including at least three lab sciences, but Biology I is not a mandatory lab science for students within these cohorts.

Requirements for Students Who Started 9th Grade in Fall 2007 or Later

Subject Credit Code

Art 0.5 Credits A

Electives 3.5 Credits

English 4.0 Credits E

Health and Physical Education 1.5 Credits P

Mathematics (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Upper Level Math) 4.0 Credits M

Music 0.5 Credits U

Science (including Biology I, 2 lab sciences and 1 other science)** 4.0 Credits S

Social Studies (including World History I and II, US History, US Government, and DC History)

4.0 Credits H

World Languages 2.0 Credits L

Credit Total 24 Credits

Additional Requirements: Students must perform a minimum of 100 hours of community service. Students must pass at least two courses that are College Level or Career Prep (AP, IB, VOC, or

dual enrollment).

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Specialty School and Program Requirements Students at specialty schools or programs with additional graduation requirements MUST complete all of the school or program’s requirements to receive a diploma from that school or program.

If a student has completed the minimum DCPS requirements listed above but does not complete the specialty school’s additional requirements, he or she can:

1. attend summer school to complete the remaining requirements and graduate in August with a diploma from the specialty school, or

2. transfer back to their neighborhood school within DCSTARS in the week before graduation and receive a diploma and final transcript from that school.

If you have additional questions, please contact your school counselor or the Office of Academic Planning and Support at 202-299-2115.

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How to Read the Course Catalog

All course codes begin with the appropriate

subject area letter course code. This course begins with an A, so it is an art

course.

The academic level tells you whether this course is Regular (RG), Honors (HN), Advanced

Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB).

The course description provides you with an overview of course goals, projects, and expected

outcomes and topics.

A09 Art I

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement*: (see pg. 1 for graduation requirements)

ART Credits: 1

Description: This art course is designed to provide students with the tools needed to interpret and create the language of visual images and artifacts. The students will apply the use of media to create products. They will also learn about the structure and function of design, multicultural art history, aesthetics and critical assessment and making connections. The students will study a variety of processes including design, drawing, painting, computer art, advertising art, printmaking and career awareness, leading to the development of a portfolio.

The prerequisites

tell you which course, if any, you

need to take before this class.

The Credits section

notes how many credits you will earn

by passing this course.

The Graduation Requirement box

notes whether this course fulfills a

graduation requirement.

The College Level/Career Prep

section notes whether this course is

eligible for CLCP credit (2 CLCP credits

are required for graduation).

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DCPS Course Codes Course Codes provide direction when examining the course offerings below. All course codes begin with the appropriate subject area letter (from the categories listed below).

Core Academic Subject Areas: A Art

E English

H Social Studies

L World Languages

M Mathematics

P Physical Education & Health

S Science

U Music

Additional Educational Services: F ESL/Bilingual Education

N Remedial Education/Special Education/Intervention

R Military Science/ROTC

Y External Diploma Program, Dual Enrollment

Career & Technical Education Academies: Q Arts, Media & Communications

B Business, Finance & Entrepreneurship

D Hospitality & Tourism

V Information Technology

O Health & Medical Sciences

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Administrative Codes

AA4 Advisory HS Used by counselors for Academy membership

Academic Level: NC Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0

Description: High School uncredited version. Advisory is a time when students are assigned to an adult advisor in the school for the purpose of building relationships--between the teacher and student and among students--focusing on the following five primary themes: community building; student success skills (e.g. organizational and study-skill development); self-awareness; high school and college readiness; and career exploration. Advisory is the primary vehicle for ensuring students complete high quality individual graduation portfolios (IGP) at every grade level.

AA5 Authorized AM Off Campus Seniors only, with permission

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0

Description: Late Entry – Requires permission and is only available for students who have an approved alternative activity: work, an internship, or dual enrollment/college course.

AA6 Authorized PM Off Campus Seniors only, with permission

Academic Level: NC

Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0

Description: Early Dismissal – Requires permission and is only available for students who have an approved alternative activity: work, an internship, or dual enrollment/college course.


Art Courses

A05 ART A Recommended for 9th graders to fulfill Art requirement

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* ART (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This Art course is a foundational study of art content integrating the areas of artistic perception, structure and function of design; American and world art historical and cultural context; art criticism; connections to other disciplines, technology, and careers; and the artist's role in society. It is designed to provide students with the tools to interpret and communicate about works of art, as well as learn the skills and knowledge necessary to produce each art form. The intended outcome is artistic literacy. This standards-based course provides students with a greater understanding of historical and cultural perspectives, enabling a celebration of cultural diversity and global views. As citizens of Washington DC, students will benefit from gaining a broader perception of their environment through architecture and design education. To facilitate comprehension of art concepts, meaningful hands-on learning experiences allow for personal growth and creative expression. A variety of art forms and media are developed in drawing, painting, sculpture, digital technology, printmaking, and advertising design, among others, leading to a reflective portfolio. As students apply the principles of aesthetics and art criticism, they begin a lifelong appreciation of the arts.

A91 Intro to 3-D Design Recommended for 9th graders to fulfill Art requirement

Academic Level: RG

Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* ART (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This Art course is intended to introduce students to factors unique to three-dimensional design. Students will learn vocabulary, composition of form and space, critical evaluation, and 3-D materials and techniques.


AD1 Drawing and Painting A Recommended for 9th graders to fulfill Art requirement

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: Graduation Requirement:* ART (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This Art course focuses on drawing and painting experiences for serious art students. Students will develop mastery in one or more of the media previously explored. Students will prepare completed work for exhibition and a portfolio.

AP1 Imaging A Recommended for 9th graders to fulfill Art requirement


Credits: 0.5

Description: This art course is a foundational study of photography. Students will explore the basic rules of composition including the rule of thirds, balancing elements, leading lines, viewpoint, patterns, depth, and framing. Students will also explore the basic technical components of photography such as ISO, shutter speed, aperture, and depth of field. Resources permitting, students will utilize Photoshop to manipulate and edit images.

AS1 Sculpture A Recommended for 9th graders to fulfill Art requirement


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Art course focuses on the construction of mobile, stabile, realistic, and abstract figures in the round and in relief, using clay, plaster, wax, and wood. Students will produce sculpture that is technically and aesthetically satisfactory and suited sculpturally to the 3-D medium. Students will proficiently know how to create with intention and how works express meaning.


A19 Ceramics

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: A05, AD1, AP1, AS1 College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This art course requires students to produce at least two major works in clay. Students will produce projects that are technically and aesthetically satisfactory and suited sculpturally to the clay medium. Students will know how to create with intention and how 3-D works express meaning.

A22 Sculpture II

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: AS1 College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This Art course extends the construction of mobile, stabile, realistic, and abstract figures in the round and in relief, using clay, plaster, wax, and wood. Students will produce sculpture that is technically and aesthetically satisfactory and suited sculpturally to the 3-D medium. Students will proficiently know how to create with intention and how works express meaning.

A34 Drawing & Painting I

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: A05, AD1, AP1, AS1

College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This Art course provides experiences designed to develop visual perception, technical expression, and originality in drawing and painting. Students will explore drawing and painting techniques using such media as pencil, charcoal, crayon, ink tempera, watercolor, pastels, and acrylics. Students will become familiar with major styles and current trends.


A35 Drawing & Painting II

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: A34 College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This Art course provides expanded and in-depth drawing and painting experiences for serious art students. Students will develop mastery in one or more of the media previously explored. Students will prepare completed work for exhibition and a portfolio.

A36 Drawing & Painting III

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: A35 College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This Art course is designed for students with a high level of interest in painting as self-expression. Students will continue their skill development through independent perceptual and conceptual painting. Students will research subject matter, techniques, media, and art history in order to develop a comprehensive portfolio of work. When possible, students will intern with a local professional artist.

A40 Printmaking I


Credits: 1

Description: This Art course stresses printmaking as a creative art form. The students will pursue in-depth study of woodcuts, linoleum block, serigraphy, aquatint etching, offset, and letter press lithography according to availability of materials. The students will produce innovative and imaginative uses of materials and techniques.


A88 AP Studio Art/Drawing

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* ART (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This intensive and in-depth AP Art course prepares the studio art student for

college credit while in high school. Students must have developed their art

abilities through previous study and practice. “Drawing” may include a wide

range of traditional drawing media, painting, printmaking, digital drawing, and

combinations of media.

Address a wide range of approaches and media. Consider line quality,

light and shade, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, the

illusion of depth, and mark-making. Abstract, observational, and inventive

works may be submitted. Works incorporating digital or photographic

processes must address drawing issues such as those listed above.

The AP exam consists of three portfolios.

1) QUALITY: (Selected Works) (One-third of total score)

5 actual artworks demonstrating understanding of drawing in concept,

composition, and execution

2) CONCENTRATION: (Sustained Investigation) (One-third of total score)

12 digital images; some may be details, describing an in-depth

exploration of a particular drawing concern

The Concentration includes a written commentary describing the

central idea of the concentration and how the artwork demonstrates the

intent and sustained investigation of your idea.

3) BREADTH (Range of Approaches) (One-third of total score)

12 digital images, 1 image of 12 different works, a variety of works

demonstrating understanding of drawing issues

Find links to samples of student work in the Drawing portfolio on AP Central

at

apcentral.collegeboard.org/studiodrawing


A89 AP Studio Art/2-D Design

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* ART (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1



abilities through previous study and practice. “2-D” may include work in any

two-dimensional process or medium, including, but not limited to, graphic

design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, fashion

design, illustration, painting, printmaking, etc. Video clips, DVDs, CDs, and

three-dimensional works may not be submitted. However, still images from

videos or films are accepted.

Use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way.

Articulate the principles of design (unity/variety, balance, emphasis, contrast,

rhythm, repetition, proportion/scale, and figure/ground relationship) through

the visual elements (line, shape, color, value, texture, and space).



5 actual artworks demonstrating understanding of two-dimensional

design in concept, composition, and execution


12 digital images; some may be details, describing an in-depth

exploration of a particular 2-D design concern


central idea of the concentration and how your artwork demonstrates your

intent and the sustained investigation of your idea.


12 digital images, 1 image of 12 different works, a variety of works

demonstrating understanding of 2-D issues

Find links to samples of student work in the 2-D Design portfolio on AP

Central at

apcentral.collegeboard.org/studio2D


A90 AP Studio Art/3-D Design

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: A05 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* ART (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1



abilities through previous study and practice. Students may explore 3-D

Design issues through additive, subtractive, fabrication and/or digital or virtual

processes. Approaches include, but are not limited to, figurative or

nonfigurative sculpture, architectural models, metal work, ceramics, three-

dimensional fiber arts/fashion, jewelry and body adornment, and time-based

media.

Use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way.

Demonstrate your understanding of design principles as they relate to depth

and space, whether physical or virtual. Articulate the principles of design

(unity/variety, balance, emphasis, contrast, rhythm, repetition, proportion/scale,

and occupied/unoccupied space) through the visual elements (mass, volume,

color/light, form, plane, line, and texture). Work incorporating digital

processes must address 3-D Design issues such as those listed above, especially

engagement with space, whether physical or virtual.



10 digital images, consisting of 2 views each of 5 works,

demonstrating understanding of three-dimensional design in concept,

composition and execution


12 digital images; some may be details or second views, describing an

in-depth exploration of a particular 3-D design concern


central idea of the concentration and how the artwork demonstrates the

intent and sustained investigation of your idea.


16 digital images, 2 views each of 8 different works, demonstrating

understanding of 3-D design issues.

Find links to samples of student work in the 2-D Design portfolio on AP

Central at

apcentral.collegeboard.org/studio3D


Business, Finance and Marketing Courses

BA3 Entrepreneurship

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* VOC (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This half credit course may be selected to complete the first full credit in the Business Administration (BA) career pathway, or the second full credit in the Finance pathway. Students will be exposed to many aspects of business ownership, including cost analysis, business planning, purchasing, and marketing. Students will write a business plan and will enter a local competition sponsored by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship

BA8 MS Office

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: BA1????? College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* VOC (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This course in the Business Administration career pathway teaches students basic to advanced skills in Microsoft (MS) Office Applications specifically MS Word. Students will think analytically, manipulate information, and use the computer to produce documents through integrated application programs. Students develop expertise in MS Word through their participation in concept reviews and critical thinking activities. Students will work in teams and individually as they participate in case projects. Students will test their competencies through the Expert Level MOS certification exam.

BF2 Banking & Credit

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: BF7 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* VOC (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This is the second course in the Finance career pathway. This course presents an overview of the principles and practices of banking and credit in the United States. Students learn about the major functions of banks and other depository institutions, the Federal Reserve System, and modern trends in the banking industry. Students also explore the credit reporting institutions, the function of credit, how credit scores are calculated, loan creation, and debt collection. Students enrolled in this course will have the opportunity to participate in the National Financial Capability Challenge sponsored through the U.S. Department of Treasury, in which high school-aged students from across the country test their knowledge about personal finance.


BF3 Accounting


Credits: 1

Description: This is the third course in the Finance career pathway. It provides students with the basic principles of accounting, including the double-entry system, the accounting cycle, merchandise transactions, treatment of inventories, cash, internal control, receivables, payables, plant assets, and corporation accounting. The course takes students through the complete accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. This course is articulated with UDC-CC and upon successful completion and matriculation to UDC-CC students will earn three college credits.

BF7 Financial Planning


Credits: 0.5

Description: This CTE course is the first course in the Finance career pathway. The course introduces students to the financial planning process and the components of a comprehensive financial plan. Students learn how to prepare a financial plan that includes saving, investing, borrowing, risk management (insurance), and retirement and estate planning.


Hospitality and Tourism Courses

DG1 Principles of Hospitality & Tourism

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This is the first course students take in the Hospitality Management career pathway. The course provides an overview of the hospitality and tourism industry. Students learn about the history of the industry, explore traveler motivation and consumer needs, the industry’s economic and environmental impacts, domestic and international travel, and sales in tourism. Finally, students explore careers in the hospitality and tourism industry.

DG2 Customer Service

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This second course in the Hospitality Management career pathway introduces students to the concept of service as a critical component of a hospitality or tourism business. Students analyze both good and poor customer service in a variety of contexts and through various methods. Students explore communication skills and strategies, and they use a problem-solving perspective to understand barriers to communication and good service. They learn various means of measuring the quality of service and explore careers that focus on customer service. Students will have the opportunity to earn a customer service certification through the National Retail Federation.


DH7 Sports Entertainment & Event Planning

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: DH1, DH4 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* VOC (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This CTE course introduces students to the skills and knowledge required in the event-planning profession. Students will examine and learn the unique requirements of event planning in the sports, entertainment, and performing-arts fields. Students will examine careers in the field of event planning and gain valuable experience in project management that can be applied to any career path. This course is to be taken in the 12th grade. The prerequisites are Hospitality I and Hospitality II.

DS2 Intro. to Hospitality Marketing (0.5)

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: DG1, DG2 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* VOC (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: Hospitality Marketing introduces students to the objectives, strategies, and tools that are important to marketing in the hospitality industry, expanding on topics introduced in Principles of Hospitality and Tourism. Students learn about each phase of marketing and the wide range of options that all marketing managers and business owners consider as they create, or revise, marketing plans. Students also explore career opportunities in the field of hospitality marketing.


English Courses

E03 English I

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* ENG (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This English course builds upon the literary knowledge and language skills covered in English 8. Students will learn the elements of analytical reading and literary analysis. Students will be able to write structured paragraphs, short compositions, letters, narratives, and at least one research project using appropriate technology.

E04 English II

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: E03 College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* ENG (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This English course builds upon the literary knowledge and language skills covered in English I. Students will learn literary genre, critical reading, and literary analysis. Based on readings and research, students will be able to write arguments, informative/explanatory works and narratives.

E05 English III

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: E04 College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* ENG (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This English course builds upon the literary knowledge and language skills covered in English II. Students will learn classical and contemporary literature with an emphasis on American works. Students will be able to write arguments, informative/explanatory works and narratives in response to readings and research.


E06 English IV

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* ENG (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This English course builds upon the literary knowledge and language skills covered in English III. Students will study multicultural and world classical and contemporary works with an emphasis on British literature. Students will be able to write well-developed arguments, informative/explanatory works, book and media reviews, and a documented paper, using appropriate technology.

E07 AP English Literature & Composition

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: E05 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* ENG (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This AP English course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition Examination through extensive reading and analysis of advanced classical and modern literature. Students will learn tone, diction, style, structure, and other literary devices. Students will be able to produce a wide range of writing pieces, including argumentative, expository, and creative essays. Students will also review journals, essay exams, and essays of literary analysis. Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.

E08 AP English Language & Composition

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: E05 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* ENG (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This AP English course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Language and Composition Examination through comprehensive analysis of the structure and style of written and spoken English. Students will learn rhetorical devices and how to analyze and use them. Students will be able to write critical essays, compositions, book reviews, and documented papers using varied syntax, appropriate diction, logical thinking, clarity, and a concise, direct writing style. Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.


E09 Honors English I

Academic Level: HN Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* ENG (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This Honors English course serves as preparation for Advanced Placement courses and focuses on close reading of poetry, novels, plays, stories, and essays, both classical and modern. Students will learn rhetorical devices and concepts needed for writing close literary analysis. Students will be able to write literary analysis, as well as argumentative, expository, and creative writing with increasing sophistication.

E11 Creative Writing

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: E03 College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This English writing course is designed for students who are competent in writing skills and mechanics but are interested in enhancing their writing creativity. Students will exercise their observation skills and sharpen their sensitivity to language as they write poetry, short stories, essays, biographies, and autobiographies. Students will be able to express themselves in an artistic manner using sound writing techniques and standard American English.

E35 Public Speaking


Credits: 0.5

Description: This English course provides students with a broad range of experiences in oral communication. Students will learn group discussion techniques and parliamentary procedures. Students will be able to give increasingly demanding speeches and express their abstract ideas in concrete form.


E36 Honors English II

Academic Level: HN Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* ENG (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This Honors English course builds upon the content covered in Honors English I and serves as an Advanced Placement feeder course. Students will learn rhetorical devices, symbolism, alternative writing styles, and the development of the modern novel. Students will be able to produce close literary analyses, as well as argumentative, expository, and creative writing with increasing clarity and sophistication. Students in this course can expect a significantly greater number of reading and writing assignments.

E45 Yearbook


Credits: 0.5

Description: This English course focuses on skills needed for production of the school yearbook. Students will cover techniques of advertising, journalistic writing, photo selection, and layout design. Students learn about possible careers in printing, costs of printing, and printing techniques.


E60 African-American Experience in American Lit


Credits: 0.5

Description: This English course explores the literary and cultural heritage and experience of African Americans through the interdisciplinary study of American literature, art, and music. This English course explores the literary and cultural heritage and experience of African Americans through the interdisciplinary study of American literature, art, and music from 1789 to the present. Students will learn about the various eras and genres of related literature and construct a major analytical or documented research paper of 500--800 words.

E70 Dramatics


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Drama course involves simulated mass communications writing experiences such as writing for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, public relations, and advertising. Students will engage with experts from the communications community will conduct seminars and design projects that will engage students in writing activities.

E78 Creative Drama


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Drama course traces contemporary drama's remarkable history of experiments with new and powerful techniques of dramatizing and analyzing human behavior. Students will place particular emphasis on groundbreaking works from provocative contemporary playwrights, such as Harold Pinter, Samuel Beckett, Edward Albee, Eugene Ionesco, Bertolt Brecht, Tom Stoppard, Joe Orton, and Sam Shepard. Students will be required to evaluate their own work and the work of others and to read and discuss five plays. Students will further participate in lectures and discussion on craft issues including voice, structure, format, submission techniques, and the play development process.


EI1 Reading Workshop I


Credits: 1

Description: This course is designed to provide differentiated reading intervention to students needing literacy support. Students may take this one-credit elective course twice and are expected to hone foundational literacy skills.

EI2 Reading Workshop II


Credits: 1

Description: This English course is designed to provide differentiated reading intervention to students needing literacy support. Students may take this one-credit elective course twice and are expected to hone fundamental literacy skills. No prerequisite.

EI4 Reading Workshop (0.5)


Credits: 0.5

Description: This course is designed to provide differentiated reading intervention to students needing literacy support. Students are expected to hone foundational literacy skills in this course. This course should only be scheduled for students identified for intervention half-way through the school year, or as a transfer should students improve half-way through the year.

ER1 Reading Foundations I

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: The Wilson Reading Program is an Orton-Gillingham based reading curriculum for decoding and spelling that will provide an intensive reading intervention to students needing literacy support. Students will systematically learn the rules of the English language and improve their foundational literacy skills.


ER2 Reading Foundations II


Credits: 0.5

Description: The Wilson Reading Program is an Orton-Gillingham based reading curriculum for decoding and spelling that will provide an intensive reading intervention to students needing literacy support. Students will systematically learn the rules of the English language and improve their foundational literacy skills.

ER5 Reading Support I


Credits: 1

Description: Just Words is an explicit, multisensory decoding and spelling program for students who have mild to moderate gaps in their decoding and spelling proficiency but do not require intensive intervention.

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ER7 Reading Lab


Credits: 1

Description: Phonics and Fluency reading intervention program that utilizes technology to help students master decoding the English language (e.g. System 44). System 44 uses adaptive software to deliver phonics instruction. System 44 helps students understand that the English language is a finite system of 44 sounds and 26 letters.


English as a Second Language/Bilingual Education Courses

F01 Newc Oral LangDevt I


Credits: 0.5

Description: This ESL course teaches the English language with an emphasis on the development of basic interpersonal communicative skills and life-skills. Designed for entering English language learners (WIDA language proficiency level 1) who have little to no prior knowledge of the English language, the students will build their understanding and use of basic social and academic language. The course will be aligned to the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards, as appropriate to the students’ levels.

F02 Newc Oral LangDevt II


Credits: 0.5

Description: This ESL course builds on students’ experience in F01, continuing an emphasis on the development of basic interpersonal communicative skills and life-skills. Designed for entering English language learners (WIDA language proficiency level 1) who have limited prior knowledge of the English language, the students will build their understanding and use of basic social and academic language. The course will be aligned to the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards, as appropriate to the students’ levels.

F04 Newc Engl Lit Devt I


Credits: 0.5

Description: This ESL course teaches the English language with an emphasis on the development of beginning reading and writing skills. Designed for entering English language learners (WIDA language proficiency level 1) who have little to no prior knowledge of the written English language, students will study basic social and academic vocabulary. Students will explore fictional and informational texts that are adapted and/or modified so as to approach engaging students in grade level analysis as they continue through the early stages of developing English language literacy. The course will be aligned to the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards, as appropriate to the students’ levels.


F05 Newc Engl Lit Devt II

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: F04 College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This ESL course builds on students’ experience in F04, continuing an emphasis on the development of beginning reading and writing skills. Designed for entering English language learners (WIDA language proficiency level 1) who have limited prior knowledge of the written English language, students will study basic social and academic vocabulary. Students will explore fictional and informational texts that are adapted and/or modified so as to approach engaging students in grade level analysis as they continue through the early stages of developing English language literacy. The course will be aligned to the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards, as appropriate to the students’ levels.

F07 English as a Second Language I

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* FLA (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This ESL course teaches the English language with an emphasis on continuing the development of basic interpersonal communicative skills and building academic vocabulary as students build upon their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Designed for entering- beginning English language learners (WIDA language proficiency levels 1-2), this course includes content from both social and academic contexts, as aligned to CCSS standards, curriculum, and instruction in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The course will also be aligned to the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards, as appropriate to the students’ levels.


F09 English as a Second Language II


Credits: 1

Description: This ESL course continues the process of developing English language listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Designed for beginning-developing English language learners (WIDA language proficiency levels 2-3), the students acquire more cognitive academic language as well as expanded interpersonal communication skills. This course includes content from both social and academic contexts, as aligned to CCSS standards, curriculum, and instruction in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The course will also be aligned to the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards, as appropriate to the students’ levels. Students will engage in the exploration of and use of language structures with increasing linguistic complexity, vocabulary that includes more technical language related to the content areas, and communication that is increasingly comprehensible and fluent.

F12 English as a Second Language III


Credits: 1

Description: This ESL course provides language support for developing-expanding English language learners (WIDA language proficiency levels 3-4) enrolled simultaneously in English I (E03L/ E03). Students will continue to build their understanding of cognitive academic language as well as interpersonal communication skills. This course is aligned to CCSS standards, curriculum, and instruction, with specific focus on the literary elements, technical vocabulary, and genres of text explored through the English I course. The course will also be aligned to the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards, as appropriate to the students’ levels. Students will engage in the exploration of and use of language structures with increasing linguistic complexity, vocabulary that includes more technical language related to the content areas, and communication that is increasingly comprehensible and fluent.


F14 ESL Mathematics I


Credits: 0.5

Description: This ESL course teaches the English language and basic mathematics operations and skills needed by English language learners with limited prior academic experience. The students will learn the English language skills and build the mathematical foundation necessary to prepare students for study in a beginning level math course. Designed for entering-beginning English language learners (WIDA language proficiency levels 1-2), there is a high focus on the technical language related to the study of math. The course will also be aligned to the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards, as appropriate to the students’ levels.

F15 ESL Mathematics II


Credits: 0.5

Description: This ESL course builds on the students’ experience in F14, emphasizing the English language and basic mathematics operations and skills needed by English language learners with limited prior academic experience. The students will learn the English language skills and build the mathematical foundation necessary to prepare students for study in a beginning level math course. Designed for entering-beginning English language learners (WIDA language proficiency levels 1-2), there is a high focus on the technical language related to the study of math. The course will also be aligned to the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards, as appropriate to the students’ levels.

F17 ESL Science I


Credits: 0.5

Description: This ESL course teaches the English language, with a focus on the technical language related to science and the basic scientific thinking skills needed to be successful in mainstream biology classes. The students will learn about nutrition, food chemistry, the digestive system, and cells. Designed for entering-beginning English language learners (WIDA language proficiency levels 1-2), there is a high focus on scaffolding the academic language, building background knowledge, and developing students reading/writing strategies so as to prepare students for study in biology classes. The course will also be aligned to the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards, as appropriate to the students’ levels.


F18 ESL Science II


Credits: 0.5

Description: This ESL builds on the students’ experience in F17, emphasizing the English language, with a focus on the technical language related to science and the basic scientific thinking skills needed to be successful in mainstream biology classes. The students will continue to learn about nutrition, food chemistry, the digestive system, and cells. Designed for entering-beginning English language learners (WIDA language proficiency levels 1-2), there is a high focus on scaffolding the academic language, building background knowledge, and developing students reading/writing strategies so as to prepare students for study in mainstream biology classes. The course will also be aligned to the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards, as appropriate to the students’levels.

F20 ESL Social Studies I


Credits: 0.5

Description: This ESL course teaches the English language, with a focus on the technical language related to social studies, basic social studies skills and concepts to be successful in mainstream social studies classes. The students will learn the basics of U.S. history, the structure of U.S. government and customs in the United States. Designed for entering-beginning English language learners (WIDA language proficiency levels 1-2), there is a high focus on scaffolding the academic language, building background knowledge, and developing students reading/writing strategies so as to prepare students for study in mainstream social studies classes; there will be a focus on interpreting maps, charts and other tools for recording data. The course will also be aligned to the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards, as appropriate to the students' levels.


F21 ESL Social Studies II


Credits: 0.5

Description: This ESL course builds on the students’ experience in F20, emphasizing the English language, with a focus on the technical language related to social studies, basic social studies skills and concepts to be successful in mainstream social studies classes. The students will continue to learn the basics of U.S. history, the structure of U.S. government and customs in the United States. Designed for entering-beginning English language learners (WIDA language proficiency levels 1-2), there is a high focus on scaffolding the academic language, building background knowledge, and developing students reading/writing strategies so as to prepare students for study in mainstream social studies classes; there will be a focus on interpreting maps, charts and other tools for recording data. The course will also be aligned to the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards, as appropriate to the students’ levels.

F30 Research & Study Skills Support


Credits: 1

Description: This ESL course provides language support for developing-expanding English language learners (WIDA language proficiency levels 3-4) enrolled simultaneously in English II (E04L/ E04). Students will continue to build their understanding of cognitive academic language as well as interpersonal communication skills. This course is aligned to CCSS standards, curriculum, and instruction, with specific focus on the literary elements, technical vocabulary, and genres of text explored through the English II course. The course will also be aligned to the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards, as appropriate to the students’ levels. Students will engage in the exploration of and use of language structures with increasing linguistic complexity, vocabulary that includes more technical language related to the content areas, and communication that is increasingly comprehensible and fluent.

History and Social Studies Courses


History and Social Studies Courses

HC5 World History and Geography I: Middle Ages

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* HIS (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This Social Studies course introduces ninth graders to world history and geography during the medieval and early modern eras. Students will study the development and changes of complex civilizations, identify and explore the similarities and patterns of these civilizations, and analyze ways that concurrently developing civilizations affected each other. Major eras and trends of study include: developments during the Middle Ages of the Islamic, Chinese, Japanese, sub-Saharan, European, Andean, and Mesoamerican civilizations; the Golden Age of the Ottoman Empire; the Renaissance and Reformation; colonialism; Scientific Revolution; the Age of Political Revolutions; and the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Student learning will be shaped by an understanding of the historic and contemporary phenomena through the categorical lenses of social, political, religious, intellectual, technological, economic, and environmental thought. Projects and activities throughout this course will reflect the skills expectations of rote, reasoning, reflection, and research. Additionally, the five themes of geography (location, movement, region, place, and human-environmental interaction) will be integrated so that students better understand the relationship between geography and the development of civilizations.

HC6 World History and Geography II: Modern World

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* HIS (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This Social Studies course introduces tenth graders to world history and geography during the modern era. Students will study the development and changes of complex civilizations from approximately 1750 to the present. Students will be able to apply their understanding of the historic as well as the contemporary geographic, social, political, and economic consequences of the various areas and problems they review as they relate to the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, the Rise of Imperialism and Colonialism, World War I, Totalitarianism, World War II, and Nationalism.


HC7 U.S. History and Geography: Gilded Age to Present

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* USH (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This Social Studies course reviews the settlement of the colonies and the American Revolution, westward expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Students will examine the major turning points in American history from the Industrial Revolution through the 20th century. Students will evaluate the effect on major national developments of the expanding role of the federal government and the federal courts; the balance of power between the right of the individual and states' rights; the continuing struggle between minority rights and majority power; the emergence of a modern corporate economy; the impact of technology; and the role of the United States as a major world power.

HC8 Principles Of U.S. Government

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* USG (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This Social Studies course applies knowledge gained in previous years of study to a deeper understanding of the institutions of American Government. In addition, students draw on their studies of world and American history and geography and other societies to compare differences and similarities in world governmental systems today. This course is the culmination of the social science classes designed to prepare students to address society's problems, to understand and participate in the governmental process, and to be a responsible citizen of the United States and the world.

HC9 District of Columbia History and Government

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* DCH (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This social science course examines the major events in Washington, DC's history, particularly in relationship to the students' past learning of American history. Students will study the creation of Washington, DC and the subsequent historical developments of the capital city of the United States. Students will also study major influences, including slavery, war, emancipation, Reconstruction, urbanization, civil rights, and home rule.


HE3 African Studies


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Social Studies course examines the political, cultural, and economic inter-relatedness of Africa and the United States, including the contributions of Africa to American society. This course also explores the socio-economic, geographic, and political structures of various African countries and the current political and economic relationships between Africa and the United States.

HE6 Asian Studies


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Social Studies course examines a variety of topics related to Asia, including the physical and political geography, history, languages, literature, philosophy, culture, fine arts, ecology, economics, and politics of its various countries.

HE7 Comparative Religion


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Social Studies course surveys world religions, with an emphasis on their differences and similarities. Students will learn about and be able to appreciate what the major religions of the world are, their specific characteristics, the beliefs and practices of their followers, their major leaders, and the influence each has had on the history and culture of mankind.

HF2 Latin American Studies


Credits: 0.5

Description: Students will participate in an Organization of American State model assembly. Thereby, students represent a country through in-depth study of country's position on topics they will be advocating on behalf during committee sessions. Topics may include political and economic stability, environmental protection, drug trafficking, human rights, refugees and repatriation, economic development and trade, the status of women and indigenous populations, education and scientific training, and the inter-American system.


HF5 Middle Eastern Studies


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Social Studies course examines the history, politics, culture, religion, economics, and current events of three major regions of the Middle East, including the Near East, North Africa, and the Arabian Gulf. Students will be able to understand and appreciate the distinct historical and cultural traditions that developed in each region.

HF6 Model United Nations amd International Diplomacy


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Social Studies course develops an understanding of international issues from the perspective of people in other countries. It examines the political, social, and economic systems of various nations and regions of the world. This course will require students to demonstrate an appreciation of various ethnicities and international cultural groups.

HF8 Peer Mediation


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Social Studies course is an experiential course that helps students learn how to effectively mediate student conflicts. Students will understand the dynamics of conflict and communication, learn to communicate with various parties in conflict, and guide disputants to resolutions of conflicts. Upon completion of the course, all successful students will be certified to become Peer Mediators.


HF9 Psychology


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Social Studies course examines the basic principles of behavior. Special emphasis is placed upon the development of the personal and social adjustment of students, as well as the acquisition of human relations skills. This course is designed to equip students to understand themselves and others. Personality development, motivation of individuals, morality of individuals and groups, attitudes towards work, and personal habits are among the topics included. Emphasis is also placed on understanding the behavior of peoples with diverse traditions and customs.

HG4 Sociology


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Social Studies course examines important social problems of American life and determine how the problems relate to themselves and their immediate environments. The course is a survey of elementary principles of sociology--such as the social institutions of the family, social trends as they relate to old and new institutions in society, and a comparison of different types of societies--with emphasis on personal application.

HJ1 Constitutional Law (0.5 Credit)


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Social Studies elective course will introduce students to the U.S. Constitution and the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution. Students will read excerpts of important cases in constitutional law (including, but not limited to, Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District, Brown v. Board of Education, and Goss v. Lopez) and study how the Constitution affects their lives as young people and society at large. The course also involves experiential learning, including: developing a class constitution; participating in moot court competitions; engaging in voter education and registration efforts; visiting the Constitution-in-Action Lab at the National Archives; observing oral arguments at the Supreme Court; and participating in workshops at the Newseum. 0.5-credit. Offered in collaboration with American University's Washington College of Law.


HJ3 Youth Justice (0.5 Credit)


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Social Studies elective course introduces students to theories of crime and punishment, the U.S. Constitution, and U.S. Supreme Court cases interpreting the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments to the Constitution, and criminal justice policy. Students will read excerpts of important cases in criminal constitutional law and study how the Constitution affects their lives as young people and society at large. Cases covered include New Jersey v. T.L.O., Safford Unified School District v. Redding, Miranda v. Arizona, Gideon v. Wainwright, and Graham v. Florida. The course also involves experiential learning, including: developing a class constitution; participating in moot court competitions; engaging in voter education and registration efforts; visiting the Constitution-in- Action Lab at the National Archives; observing oral arguments at the Supreme Court; and participating in workshops at the Newseum. 0.5 credit. Offered in collaboration with American University's Washington College of Law.

HJA Introduction to Street Law (0.5 Credit)


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Social Studies elective is the first part in the two-part Street Law program. The course introduces students to foundational legal concepts relating to individual rights and responsibilities and the U.S. legal system. Students will learn about U.S. court systems and processes, criminal law, criminal procedure, and constitutional and human rights, among other topics. 0.5-credit version. For use in first semester in year-long schedule-format schools only.

HJC Street Law Trial Advocacy (0.5 Credit)


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Social Studies elective is the second part of the two-part Street Law program. The course builds upon the legal concepts and activities in HJA/HJB. Students will learn about U.S. consumer law, housing law, family law, and legislation and lobbying. Students will prepare for and participate in a mock trial. 0.5-credit version. For use in second semester in year-long schedule-format schools only.


HP1 AP U.S. History

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* USH (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This Social Studies course prepares students for intermediate and advanced college social studies courses. It is taught with college- level texts, and preparation for the A.P. test will be an integral part of the course. Students will learn to assess historical materials--their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance--and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. The course will develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.

HP4 AP World History

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* HIS (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This Social Studies course is designed to help students develop a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts in different types of human societies. The course highlights the nature of changes in global systems, their causes and consequences, and comparisons among major societies. It emphasizes relevant factual knowledge, leading interpretive issues, and skills in analyzing types of historical evidence. Preparation for the A.P. test will be an integral part of the course. Students will learn to assess historical materials--their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance; and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. This course will develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. This program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college social studies courses. Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.


HP6 AP Macroeconomics

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This Social Studies course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination, and also develops students' familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. The course is taught with college-level texts, and preparation for the A.P. test will be an integral part of the course. This program of study prepares students for intermediate and advanced college social studies courses. Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.

HP9 AP Microeconomics


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Social Studies course is designed to give students a thorough understanding of principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets, and includes the study of factor markets and of the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. The course is taught with college-level texts, and preparation for the A.P. test will be an integral part of the course. This program of study prepares students for intermediate and advanced college social studies courses. Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.


HQ1 AP Human Geography


Credits: 1

Description: This Social Studies course is designed for systemic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth's surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human and social organization and its environmental consequence. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. The particular topics in this course should be judged in light of the following five college-level goals that build on the National Geographic Standards developed in 1994 and revised in 2012. The student should be able to: 1) Interpret maps and analyze geospatial data; 2) Understand and explain the implications of associations and networks among phenomena in places; 3) Recognize and interpret the relationships among patterns and processes at different scales of analysis; 4) Define regions and evaluate the regionalization process; 5) Characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places. This course is taught with college-level texts, and preparation for the AP test will be a goal of the course. Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.

HQ2 AP Psychology


Credits: 1

Description: This Social Studies course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. The course is taught with college-level texts, and preparation for the A.P. test will be an integral part of the course. This program of study prepares students for intermediate and advanced college social studies courses. Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.


HQ3 AP U.S. Government

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* USG (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: Study includes general concepts used to interpret United States politics, as well as an examination of the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up American politics. Focus is given to analysis of historical materials--their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance. Students will develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. This course prepares students for intermediate and advanced college social studies courses. Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.

HQ4 AP Comparative Government


Credits: 1

Description: This Social Studies course gives students a critical perspective on politics and government. It is taught with college-level texts, and preparation for the AP test will be an integral part of the course. Students will learn to assess historical materials--their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance-- and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. The course will develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. This course prepares students for intermediate and advanced college social studies courses. Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.


World Language Courses

L01 Sign Language I


Credits: 1

Description: This American Sign Language (ASL) course introduces the fundamentals of ASL used by the deaf community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, finger spelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Learners develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment using simple sentences and basic language structures. They begin to study the following themes and topics: student life, social life, family life, community life, and the culture of the deaf world. This communication is evidenced in signing, receiving signs and non- manual gestures, and reading. The expected proficiency level is at the Beginning stage as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.

L02 Sign Language II

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: L01 College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* FLA (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This American Sign Language (ASL) course continues to develop beginner learners’ proficiency. Learners practice communication skills to function in real-life situations by using complex language structures and a wider range of vocabulary. They gain a deep understanding of the world around them as they study the following themes: personal history, healthy living, travel, destinations, and the culture of the deaf world. The expected proficiency level is at the Beginning described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.


L11 French I


Credits: 1

Description: This French course develops learners’ ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment in all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). The course emphasizes listening comprehension skills so that learners can function in a variety of real-world situations. Learners study the following themes: student life, social life, family life, community life, geography, history, and the cultures of the French-speaking world. The expected proficiency level is Novice Low-Mid, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.

L12 French II


Credits: 1

Description: This French course continues to develop learners’ listening and comprehension skills. It emphasizes students’ ability to communicate orally and in writing, and interpret aurally. Learners practice communication skills in order to function in real-life situations, using simple language structures and a range of vocabulary. Learners study the following themes: school life, healthy living, personal history, travel, geography, history, and the cultures of the French-speaking world. The expected proficiency level is Novice Low-Mid, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.

L13 French III


Credits: 1

Description: This French course continues to develop and refine learners’ proficiency in all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). At this level, learners expand vocabulary and idiomatic expressions in the context of everyday interactions and social relationships. Learners gain a deeper understanding of the world around them as they study the following themes: future plans, freedom and responsibility, change and expansion, global communities, geography, history, and cultures of the French- speaking world. The expected proficiency level is Novice High- Intermediate Low, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.


L14 French IV


Credits: 1

Description: This French course continues to refine and increase learners’ proficiency in all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Learners communicate about diverse topics and abstract concepts using sophisticated language structures. At this level, learners gain a deeper understanding of global issues as they study the following themes: educational issues, human rights, interdependence, environment, geography, history, and cultures of the French-speaking world. The expected proficiency level is Intermediate Low-Mid, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.

L15 AP French Language & Culture

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: L13 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* FLA (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: The AP French Language and Culture course takes a holistic approach to language proficiency and recognizes the complex interrelatedness of comprehension, vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The AP French Language and Culture course promotes both fluency and accuracy in language use, and teaches students to not overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. Learners engage in cultural exploration of both contemporary and historical contexts. The course develops learners’ awareness and appreciation of tangible cultural products (e.g., tools, books, music); intangible cultural products (e.g., laws, conventions, institutions); practices (patterns of social interactions within a culture); and perspectives (values, attitudes, and assumptions that underlie both practices and products). The coursework provides learners with opportunities to perform Intermediate to Advanced level tasks, as described in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.


L31 Italian I


Credits: 1

Description: This Italian course develops learners’ ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment in all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). It emphasizes listening comprehension skills so that learners can function in a variety of real-world situations. Learners study the following themes: student life, social life, family life, community life, geography, history, and the cultures of the Italian-speaking world. The expected proficiency level is Novice Low-Mid, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.

L32 Italian II


Credits: 1

Description: This Italian course continues to develop learners’ listening and comprehension skills. It emphasizes the oral and written communication, as well as aural interpretation. Learners practice communication skills in order to function in real-life situations using simple language structures and a range of vocabulary. Learners study the following themes: school life, healthy living, personal history, geography, history, and cultures of the Italian-speaking world. The expected proficiency level is Novice Low-Mid, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.

L33 Italian III


Credits: 1

Description: This Italian course continues to develop and refine learners’ proficiency in all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). At this level, learners expand their vocabulary and command of idiomatic expressions in the context of everyday interactions and social relationships. Learners gain a deeper understanding of the world around them as they study the following themes: future plans, freedom and responsibility, change and expansion, global communities, geography, history, and the cultures of the Italian-speaking world. The expected proficiency level is Novice High-Intermediate Low, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.


L34 Italian IV


Credits: 1

Description: This Italian course continues to refine and increase students’ proficiency in all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Learners communicate about diverse topics and abstract concepts using sophisticated language structures. At this level, learners gain a deeper understanding of global issues as they study the following themes: educational issues, human rights, interdependence, environment, geography, history, and the cultures of the Italian-speaking world. The expected proficiency level is Intermediate Low-Mid, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.

L36 AP Italian Language & Culture


Credits: 1

Description: The AP Italian Language and Culture course takes a holistic approach to language proficiency and recognizes the complex interrelatedness of comprehension, vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The AP Italian Language and Culture course promotes both fluency and accuracy in language use, and teaches students to not overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. Learners engage in cultural exploration of both contemporary and historical contexts. The course develops learners’ awareness and appreciation of tangible cultural products (e.g., tools, books, music); intangible cultural products (e.g., laws, conventions, institutions); practices (patterns of social interactions within a culture); and perspectives (values, attitudes, and assumptions that underlie both practices and products). The course work provides learners with opportunities to perform Intermediate to Advanced level tasks, as described in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.


L41 Latin I


Credits: 1

Description: This Latin course develops learners’ ability to read simple passages in Latin through basic language structures. Learners also study essential elements of Latin pronunciation using simple literary passages. Learners study about the relationship between English and Latin vocabulary through word derivation, prefixes and suffixes. Learners begin to study the geography, history, government and cultures of the Ancient Roman Empire through the following themes related to Roman life: student life, social life, family, and community. The expected proficiency level is at the Beginning stage, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines for Classical Languages.

L42 Latin II


Credits: 1

Description: This Latin course reinforces the objectives of Latin 1. Learners are introduced to additional vocabulary, complex language structures and syntax in order to read more challenging passages in Latin. Learners study the following themes related to the Ancient Roman world: schools, healthy living, personal history, travel, history, myths, and legends. The expected proficiency level is at the Developing stage, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines for Classical Languages.

L43 Latin III


Credits: 1

Description: This Latin course continues to develop and refine students’ reading skills through the study of Latin literature. It increases knowledge of more complex language structures including the Ciceronian vocabulary, idioms, and figures of speech. Learners study the orations of Cicero, prose selections by other authors, the poetry of Ovid, and develop a panoramic view of Roman life, culture, history, and institutions as described in the Golden Age of Roman literature. Learners gain a deeper understanding of the Ancient Roman world as they explore the following themes: daily life, public policy, change and expansion, and communities within the Empire. The expected proficiency level is at the Developing stage, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines for Classical Languages.


L44 Latin IV


Credits: 1

Description: This Latin course concentrates on a variety of prose and poetry from authors such as Virgil, Cicero, Pliny, Catullus, Ovid, and Horace. Learners will continue to expand their knowledge of figures of speech, accuracy in translation, and their knowledge of Greco- Roman history and culture. At this level, students gain a greater understanding of the foundation of Western government and civilization as they study the following themes: working life, rights, interdependence, communities beyond the Roman Empire. The expected proficiency level is at the Expanding stage, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines for Classical Languages.

L45 AP Latin


Credits: 1

Description: This Latin course is aligned to the College Board standards and objectives for AP Latin. Learners explore a variety of prose and poetry from authors such as Virgil, Cicero, Pliny, Catullus, Ovid, and Horace. Students continue to expand on their knowledge idioms, accuracy in translation, their understanding of Greco-Roman history and culture. At this level, students practice reading and comprehension, translation, and contextualization skills through the study of the following themes: literary genre and style, Roman values, war and empire, history and memory, and human beings and the Roman gods. The expected proficiency level is at the Expanding stage, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines for Classical Languages.


L56 AP Spanish Literature & Culture

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* FLA (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: The AP Spanish Literature and Culture course is designed to introduce learners to the formal study of a representative body of literature, written in Spanish, from Spain, Latin America and the United States. The course provides learners with ongoing and varied opportunities to develop proficiency in Spanish across a full range of skills, with an emphasis on critical reading and analytical writing. It also encourages learners to reflect on the many voices and cultures included in a diverse body of literature written in Spanish. The coursework allows students to perform Intermediate to Advanced level tasks and beyond, as described in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.

L57 Spanish Heritage Language I


Credits: 1

Description: This Spanish Heritage I Language course is designed for high school heritage language learners (HLL). Learners develop their Spanish proficiency across three communicative modes: interpersonal (interactive communication); interpretive (receptive communication), and presentational (productive communication). Learners apply communication skills in order to function in real-life situations, using complex language structures and a wide range of vocabulary. They gain a deeper understanding of the world around them as they study the principal theme of my world (mi mundo), and the following subthemes: my identity, my past time, my rich culture, and the richness of my community (mi identidad, mi tiempo de ocio, mi riqueza cultural y la riqueza de mi communidad). Learners explore the cultures of target regions of Spanish-speaking countries. The expected proficiency level is Intermediate, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.

L61 Spanish I


Credits: 1

Description: This Spanish course develops learners’ ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment in all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). It emphasizes listening comprehension skills in order to function in a variety of real-world situations. Learners study the following themes: student life, social life, family life, community life, geography, history, and the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. The expected proficiency level is Novice Low-Mid, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.


L62 Spanish II


Credits: 1

Description: This Spanish course continues to develop learners’ listening and comprehension skills. It emphasizes the ability to communicate orally and in writing, and interpret aurally. Learners practice communication skills in order to function in real-life situations using simple language structures and a wider range of vocabulary. They study the following themes: school life, healthy living, personal history, travel, geography, history, and the cultures of the Spanish- speaking world. The expected proficiency level is Novice Low-Mid as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.

L63 Spanish III


Credits: 1

Description: This Spanish course continues to develop and refine learners’ proficiency in all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). At this level, learners expand vocabulary and idiomatic expressions in the context of everyday interactions and social relationships. Learners gain a deeper understanding of the world around them as they study the following themes: future plans, freedom and responsibility, change and expansion, global communities, geography, history, and the cultures of the Spanish- speaking world. The expected proficiency level is Novice High- Intermediate Low, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.

L64 Spanish IV


Credits: 1

Description: This Spanish course continues to refine and increase learners’ proficiency in all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). They communicate on diverse topics and abstract concepts using sophisticated language structures. At this level, learners gain a deeper understanding of global issues as they study the following themes: educational issues, human rights, interdependence, environment, geography, history, and the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. The expected proficiency level is Intermediate Low-Mid, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.


L65 AP Spanish Language & Culture


Credits: 1

Description: The AP Spanish Language and Culture course takes a holistic approach to language proficiency, recognizing the complex interrelatedness of comprehension, vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The AP Spanish Language and Culture course promotes both fluency and accuracy in language use, and it teaches students to not overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. Learners explore culture in both contemporary and historical contexts. The course develops learners’ awareness and appreciation of tangible cultural products (e.g., tools, books, music); intangible cultural products (e.g., laws, conventions, institutions); practices (patterns of social interactions within a culture); and perspectives (values, attitudes, and assumptions that underlie both practices and products). The course work provides learners with opportunities to perform Intermediate to Advanced level tasks, as described in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.


L73 Chinese I


Credits: 1

Description: This Mandarin Chinese course develops learners’ ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment through all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). It emphasizes listening-comprehension as well as oral use of basic language structures and vocabulary within the context of real-world situations. Learners study the following themes: student life, social life, family life, community life, and the cultures of the Mandarin Chinese-speaking world. The expected proficiency level is Novice Low to Mid, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.

L74 Chinese II


Credits: 1

Description: This Mandarin Chinese course continues to develop learners’ proficiency through all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Learners practice skills to function in real-life situations using simple language structures and a range of vocabulary. Students study the following themes: school life, healthy living, personal history, travel and the cultures of the Mandarin Chinese-speaking world. The expected proficiency level is Novice Mid, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.

L78 Chinese III


Credits: 1

Description: This Mandarin Chinese course further develops and refines learners’ proficiency through all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). At this level, learners expand their vocabulary and knowledge of idiomatic expressions in the context of everyday interactions and social relationships. Learners gain a deeper understanding of the world around them, progressing from concrete to abstract concepts as they study the following themes: future plans, freedom and responsibility, growth, change and expansion, global communities, and the cultures of the Mandarin Chinese- speaking world. The expected proficiency level is Novice Mid to High to Intermediate Low, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.


L79 AP Chinese Language & Culture


Credits: 1

Description: The AP Chinese Language and Culture course takes a holistic approach to language proficiency and recognizes the complex interrelatedness of comprehension, vocabulary, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The AP Chinese Language and Culture course promotes both fluency and accuracy in language use, and teaches students to not overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. This course engages learners in an exploration of culture in both contemporary and historical contexts. It develops learner’s awareness and appreciation of tangible cultural products (e.g., tools, books, music); intangible cultural products (e.g., laws, conventions, institutions); practices (patterns of social interactions within a culture); and perspectives (values, attitudes, and assumptions that underlie both practices and products). The coursework provides learners with opportunities to perform Intermediate to Advanced level tasks, as described in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.

L7A Chinese IV


Credits: 1

Description: This Mandarin Chinese course refines and increases learners’ proficiency in all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Learners communicate diverse topics and abstract concepts using sophisticated language structures. At this level, learners explore global issues as they study the following themes: educational issues, human rights, interdependence, environment, and the cultures of the Mandarin Chinese-speaking world. The expected proficiency level is Intermediate Low to Mid, as described in the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.

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Mathematics Courses

M21 Algebra I

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* ALG (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: Algebra I emphasizes understanding the real number system as a basic structure of algebra. Arithmetic operations with real numbers are reviewed and properties of rational and irrational numbers, both subsets of the set of real numbers, are used. Arithmetic operations are performed on polynomials. Students create equations that describe numbers or relationships and solve equations and inequalities in one variable, algebraically and graphically. The concept of a function is introduced. Students analyze functions in different representations and interpret functions in contexts that arise in applications. Students build functions that model a relationship between two quantities and build new functions from existing ones. Linear, quadratic and exponential functions are constructed, compared, and interpreted as models.

Description: This Math course is designed to challenge gifted math students. All of the topics in Algebra I are taught along with the following additional topics: rational functions, radical equations, and trigonometric ratios.

M31 Geometry

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: M21 College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* GMT (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: The course is a study of Euclid’s postulates and theorems as the basis for an axiomatic system. Students experiment with transformations, understand congruence in terms of rigid motions, make geometric constructions and prove congruence theorems. Students understand similarity in terms of similarity transformations and prove similarity theorems. Trigonometric ratios are defined and used to solve problems involving right triangles. Angle and line segment relationships in circles are explored and circle theorems are proven and used. Coordinates are used to prove simple geometric theorems algebraically. Geometric properties are expressed with equations. Students study quadrilaterals and other polygons and linear and area measures, and three-dimensional figures and volumes, and use them to solve problems.


M38 Probability & Statistics (1.0)

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: M31, M41 is recommended College Level/Career Prep:

N Graduation Requirement:* 4th Math for students not taking PreCalculus or Calculus Credits: 1

Description: This introductory course covers basic probability and statistics with applications. Students will be able to collect data using random strategies, represent data using different types of graphical display, and interpret these graphical displays. Students will learn probability models including normal, binomial and geometric distribution. Linear regression is introduced. Topics such as random variables, probability distribution rules (addition rule, multiplication rule and conditional probability), counting principles, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for sampling distributions will be included.

M41 Algebra II & Trigonometry

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: M31 College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* ALG (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This Math course explores functions algebraically, as well as numerically and graphically, using technology and manipulatives. The student will know the concepts of complex numbers, matrices, systems of equations and inequalities, sequences and series, probability using permutations and combinations, and trigonometry.

M42 Honors Algebra II

Academic Level: HN Prerequisites:

M31 with a grade of B- or better or teacher recommendation

College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* ALG (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: The honors course covers all of the content of Algebra II (M41) but in greater depth. The quicker pacing allows for the inclusion of additional topics. Students explore operations with matrices and their use in solving systems of linear equations, quadratic inequalities, trigonometric function identities, double-angle and half-angle properties in trigonometry, conic sections, and oblique triangles using the Laws of Sines and Cosines. An introduction to sequences and series includes finding partial sums of geometric series and using them to solve problems.


M51 Pre-Calculus

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: M41, M42 College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* ULM (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: Precalculus extends the work with functions introduced in Algebra II by exploring their properties in greater depth and by introducing logistic and piecewise functions. Function transformations are an overarching theme which unites the various units of study. The composition of two or more functions is explored analytically and in context of real-world problem solving. Students are exposed to a deeper understanding of trigonometric functions and their inverses than in previous courses. The idea of the limit of a function is explored numerically and graphically, in preparation for calculus. Additionally, in preparation for more advanced mathematics coursework, students begin to prove why various properties are true, including properties of exponents and logarithms.

M56 Honors Precalculus

Academic Level: HN Prerequisites: M41 or M42 with a grade of B- or better or teacher recommendation

College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* ULM (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: The honors course covers all of the content of Precalculus (M51) but in greater depth. The quicker pacing allows for the inclusion of additional topics. Oblique triangles are studied using the Laws of Sines and Cosines. Vectors are written in multiple forms, manipulated through use of addition and multiplication, and applied to solving problems. Parametric functions and polar coordinates are introduced. Limits and derivatives studied in calculus are introduced and their ideas are explored numerically and graphically.


M61 AP Calculus AB

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: M51 or M56 with a grade of C or better or teacher recommendation

College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* ULM (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: AP Calculus AB is roughly equivalent to a first semester college calculus course devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. The course covers topics in these areas, including concepts and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Students are taught to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to make connections between these representations. Students learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and support conclusions.

M62 AP Calculus BC

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: M51 or M56 with a grade of B or better or teacher recommendation


Credits: 1

Description: AP Calculus BC is roughly equivalent to both first and second semester college calculus courses and extends the content learned in AB to different types of equations and introduces the topic of sequences and series. The course covers topics in differential and integral calculus, including concepts and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and series. Students are taught to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to make connections between these representations. Students learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and support conclusions.


M64 AP Statistics

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites:

M41, M51 is preferred


Credits: 1

Description: This Math course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students will study four broad conceptual themes: exploring data; sampling and experimentation; anticipating patterns; and statistical inference. Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.

M67 AP ULM Computer Science

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: M51, M56 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* ULM (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This Advanced Placement course is expected to prepare students for the advanced placement test in computer science. AP Computer science emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with an emphasis on problem solving (including sorting, searching, and recursion) and algorithm development. It also includes the study of data structures (stacks, queues, trees, pointers, linked lists) and abstraction. The course has a strong emphasis on mathematical computations related to computer programming. This course counts for Upper Level Math credit, and should not be confused AP Computer Science (V41) in the Career and Technical Education field. Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.


Healthcare and Medical Science Courses

OH3 Honors Principles of Biomed Sciences

Academic Level: HN Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* VOC (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This course is the first course in the Biomedical Sciences pathway sequence. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career in the health care field. Students will be introduced to the concepts of human medicine and are introduced to research processes and bioinformatics. Students will be able to develop the foundation necessary for student success in subsequent courses. This course carries science, lab, CTE, CLCP and honors credit.

OH4 Honors Human Body Systems

Academic Level: HN Prerequisites: OH3 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* VOC (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This course is the second course in the Biomedical Sciences pathway sequence. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career in the health care field. Students will examine the processes, structures, and interactions of the human body systems to learn how they work together to maintain homeostasis and good health. Students, using real world cases, will take the role of biomedical professionals and work together to solve medical mysteries. This course carries science, lab, CTE, CLCP and honors credit.


OH5 Honors Medical Interventions


Credits: 1

Description: This course is the third course in the Biomedical Sciences pathway sequence. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career in the health care field. Students will be introduced to various medical interventions that extend and improve quality of life, including gene therapy, pharmacology, surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and supportive care. Students will be able to design a product that can be used as a medical intervention using 3D imaging, data acquisition software, and current scientific literature. This course carries science, lab, CTE, CLCP and honors credit.

OH6 Honors Biomed Sci Capstone


Credits: 1

Description: This course is the fourth course in the Biomedical Sciences pathway sequence. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career in the health care field. Students will be introduced to the concepts of scientific research under the guidance of a professional mentor, while identifying a research project, conducting research, writing a research paper, and defend team conclusions and recommendations to a panel of outside reviewers. Students will be able to develop the foundation necessary for student success in health care related fields. This course carries science, lab, CTE, CLCP and honors credit


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Physical Education and Health Courses

PE1 Physical Education I

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: Graduation Requirement:* HPE (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: By the end of this course, the learner will demonstrate the ability to plan and implement different types of personal fitness programs, demonstrate competency in two or more lifetime activities (outdoor pursuits, individual performance activities, net/wall games, etc.), describe key concepts associated with successful participation in physical activity, model responsible behavior while engaged in physical activity and engage in physical activities that meet the need for self-expression, challenge, social interaction and enjoyment

PE2 Physical Education II

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: PE1 College Level/Career Prep: Graduation Requirement:* HPE (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This course will build upon level 1 competencies by allowing students to refine specific movement skills in lifetime activities, build on their understanding of fitness and physical activity by analyzing and investigating the relationships among physical activity, nutrition and body composition and designing strength and conditioning, fitness and nutrition plans for personal and community usage.

P26 Health Education

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* HPE (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This Health Education course provides learning experiences related to health concepts and safety practices in the maintenance and improvement of body efficiency, including: health skills in coping with life situations; sexual behaviors that result in HIV, AIDS, or other STDs; consumer concerns; environmental health; family life; mental and emotional health; injury prevention and safety; nutrition and personal health; prevention and control of disease; alcohol, drugs, and tobacco; and an introduction to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills. Students will be able to analyze their own eating habits and make recommendations for improvement, explicate the impact of drug use and abuse on the body, create a plan for home safety, and investigate issues related to human sexuality.


P19 Intro to Sports Medicine


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Introduction to Sports Medicine course introduces students to select topics in the field of sports medicine. Students will learn sport- specific training techniques for performance enhancement. The student will be able to identify how to evaluate and treat a variety of injuries commonly associated with athletics, describe and demonstrate how they would implement such programs, and participate in hands-on learning with the constant supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

P22 Exploring Careers in Health/Physical Education


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Exploring Careers in Health and Physical Education course investigates career choices in health and physical education. Students will learn about the skills demanded, training activities, benefits, administration, and organizational and career ladder structure of careers in health and physical education. Students will be able to identify careers associated with health and physical education outside of the teaching profession and compare and contrast the requirements of those careers.

P51 Body Conditioning & Fitness I


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Body Conditioning and Fitness I course presents a program of developmental fitness exercises; theories of conditioning and training; information on cardiovascular and cardio respiratory efficiency; weight training; and performance of selected physical fitness assessment batteries. Students will learn how neuromuscular skills, speed, agility, flexibility, balance, posture, and relaxation are all necessary to improve and/or maintain appropriate levels of conditioning for body fitness. Students will be able to utilize fitness/wellness equipment. Charting progress and demonstration of a fitness plan will be required.


P55 Dance Potpourri


Credits: 0.5

Description: The Dance Potpourri course focuses on various dance forms: social, tap and clog, ethnic and folk, ballet, and modern dance. Students will create and perform techniques and routines to supportive art forms: music (vocal and instrumental), sounds, spoken words, and other media. Students will be able to perform fundamental dance skills and compare and contrast styles of the past and today.

P65 Team Sports


Credits: 0.5

Description: This Team Sports course presents an instructional program to develop skill proficiency in team sports such as: basketball, volleyball, hockey, baseball, softball, football, soccer, rugby, and lacrosse. Students will participate in lifetime team lead-up game activities, application of regular and coed rules to interclass tournament/game situations, and aerobic and other types of fitness conditioning for appropriate motor performance. Students will be able to demonstrate competency in playing a variety of games, establishing player statistics, creating related games, scoring and officiating techniques, and care and purchasing of athletic equipment.


Arts, Media & Communications Courses

QM1 Mass Media & Communications I


Credits: 1

Description: This is the first course in the Mass Media and Communications career pathway. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career in the mass media and communication industry. Course One introduces a number of technology skills in audio and video production which are addressed more extensively in later courses. Students are introduced to the various forms of media and the history of mass media in American society. They will also explore the multitude of careers in mass media.

QM2 Mass Media & Communications 2


Credits: 1

Description: The second course in the Mass Media and Communications career pathway delves in much more detail into media productions. . Audio production is deeply explored with an emphasis on advanced video production. Students will learn in-depth news writing and reporting while investigating various news genres and online media. Students will use media technology to produce 3 to 5 minute audio shows. Students will also explore ethical and legal considerations in audio media.

QM3 Mass Media & Communications III


Credits: 1

Description: Course Three in the Mass Media and Communications career pathway delves in much more detail into video productions. Students work as part of a team to produce advanced video productions. Various jobs are identified within the industry and students are assigned those responsibilities. Each team member will understand the various roles played by the production staff from writing the script to operating the video cameras. Students will also use the journalistic skills learned in earlier courses to produce video news programming. All productions will be evaluated based on team and individual performance.


QT1 Stagecraft I


Credits: 0.5

Description: This is the first course in the Technical Theater career pathway. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career in the technical theater industry. Students are introduced to the process by which scenery, lighting, and audio are planned, coordinated, and built to support the playwright's and director's visions and concepts. Students will create scenic design models.

QT2 Stagecraft II

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: QT1 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* VOC (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This is the second course in the Technical Theater career pathway. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career in the technical theater industry. Students will expand their general understanding of basic stagecraft and practices.


QT3 Lighting Technology

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: QT2 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* VOC (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This is the third course in the Technical Theater career pathway. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career in the technical theater industry. Students will learn the significant role of lighting in the performing arts. Students will read lighting plots, hang shows, and learn to program semi-manual and computerized lighting boards.

Description: This is an optional course in the Technical Theater career

pathway. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career for scenic design in the technical theater industry. Students will learn and apply how to analyze a play for production design.

Description: This is an optional course in the Technical Theater career pathway. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career lighting design in the technical theater industry. Students will learn how to produce a complete lighting design for different types of shows. Students will be able to produce moods and feelings that complement the various parts of a production.


Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Courses

RT1 Army JROTC - LET I


Credits: 1

Description: This course includes classroom and laboratory instruction in history, customs, traditions, and purpose of Army JROTC. It contains the development of basic leadership skills, communication skills, and conflict management and resolution skills. Emphasis is placed on writing skills and oral communication techniques. Financial planning is introduced. Physical fitness, healthy lifestyles, and basic first aid measures are discussed. An overview of geography and the globe are incorporated into this course. Also included is a study of the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, responsibilities of U.S. citizens, and the Federal Justice System. Students will participate in drill and ceremonies activities.

RT2 Army JROTC - LET II

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: R01, R22, RT1 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* VOC (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This course includes classroom and laboratory instruction on skills taught in LET I. The course introduces equal opportunity and prevention of sexual harassment. It provides instruction in leadership styles and practical time to exercise leadership theories as well as the basic principles of management. The course provides self-assessments to help students determine their skill sets and opportunities to teach using accepted principles and methods of instruction. Students will participate in drill and ceremonies activities.

RT3 Army JROTC - LET III

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: R02, R24, RT2 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* VOC (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This course includes classroom and laboratory instruction. Leadership and decision-making skills are emphasized throughout the course. Topics addressed and discussed include: services available in the military, financial management, United States history, career exploration and development of a career portfolio, preparing to teach, teaching, and motivating others. The research, identification, planning, and execution of a Service Learning Activity are also included. Students will participate in and provide instruction to underclass Cadets in drill and ceremonies.


RT4 Army JROTC - LET IV

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: R26, RT3 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* VOC (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This course includes classroom and laboratory instruction. LET IV includes requirements for the practical application of leadership duties and responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on exercises including writing and oral communication skills. Teaching and Maintaining Physical Fitness is also included as an integral part of the course. Other topics that are included are: Geography, Environmental Issues, the U.S. Judicial System, the U.S. Constitution, and Local Government. Students will participate in and lead drill and ceremonies.


Science Courses

S03 Environmental Science

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* LAB (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This Environmental Science course teaches a scientific approach to the study of environmental issues. Students will learn their role in environmental management through hands-on activities based on topics such as ecosystems, biochemical cycles, and natural resources.

S04 Honors Environmental Science

Academic Level: HN Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* LAB (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This honors lab science course is an advanced study of environmental issues and management, focusing on in-depth analysis on the impacts that we as humans have on our environment. Students will investigate such topics as the structure and function of ecosystems and various environmental issues such as pollution, overpopulation, and species extinction.

S05 AP Environmental Science

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: S03 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* LAB (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This A.P. Environmental Science course provides students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships 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 and/or preventing them. This course should be scheduled with Advanced Environmental Lab (S66). Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.


S21 Biology

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* BIO (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This science lab course is designed to develop and enhance students' comprehension and appreciation of life. Students will study evolution, reproduction, development, biotechnology, and ecological relationships in the environment. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the study of life through the completion of an individual or group project.

S23 AP Biology

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: M41, S21, S31 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* BIO (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This A.P. science course is designed to be the equivalent of freshman college biology. Students will study biochemistry, genetics, information coding and transfer, organism behavior, and evolutionary ecology. This course should be scheduled with Advanced Biology Lab (S63). Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.

S31 Chemistry


Credits: 1

Description: This science lab course emphasizes the study of chemistry and the skills necessary to investigate properties of matter and energy. Students will learn how to apply these skills in order to demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between matter and energy. Students will be able to use and interpret the periodic chart, apply gas laws, use stoichiometry, and prepare solutions.


S33 AP Chemistry

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: S31, College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* LAB (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This A.P. science course is designed to be the equivalent of freshman college chemistry. Students will demonstrate an understanding of such topics as the quantum mechanical atom, periodic relationships, and bonding forces. This should be scheduled with Advanced Chemistry Lab (S65). Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.

S36 Honors Chemistry

Academic Level: HN Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* LAB (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This honors lab science course is an advanced study of chemistry, which includes an in-depth emphasis on the application of these skills to prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Students will investigate such topics as the properties of matter and energy, stoichiometry, and the periodic table of the elements.

S41 Physics I


Credits: 1

Description: This science lab course provides an introduction to physics. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the physical universe by exploring the laws of nature through hands-on activities and laboratory exercises.


S46 Marine Science

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* SCI (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This science elective surveys interdisciplinary relationships between the biological, chemical, physical, and meteorological aspects of marine science and oceanography. Students will be able to master the scientific requirements necessary fro entry into careers in the marine sciences.

S57 Concepts of Physical Science


Credits: 1

Description: This science lab course teaches essential concepts of physics. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, sound, and light

S63 Adv Biology Lab


Credits: 1

Description: This science course is designed to be a companion course to be taken along with A.P. Biology and allows for the additional time necessary to cover all of the material in an A.P. course.


S64 Honors Biology

Academic Level: HN Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* BIO (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This honors lab course is an advanced study of biology, with special emphasis on scientific thinking as a method of problem solving. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply this concept to an in-depth study of evolutionary biology, reproduction, and biotechnology.

S65 Adv Chemistry Lab


Credits: 1

Description: This science course is designed to be a companion course to be taken along with A.P. Chemistry and allows for the additional time necessary to cover all of the material in an A.P. course.

S70 AP Physics C: Mechanics


Credits: 1

Description: This advanced placement course serves as the equivalent to the first half of the first year of college physics for students majoring in the physical sciences or engineering, with a focus on mechanics. This course is an in-depth study of kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion; work, energy, and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation. The use of Calculus in problem solving will be emphasized. This course is a pre-requisite for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism. Students are expected to take the AP exam in AP Physics C: Mechanics at the end of the course. This course should be scheduled with Advanced Physics Lab (S67). Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.


S71 AP Physics C: Electricity And Magnetism


Credits: 1

Description: This advanced placement course serves as the equivalent to the second half of the first year of college physics for students majoring in the physical sciences or engineering, with a focus on electricity and magnetism. This course is an in-depth study of electrostatics; conductors, capacitors, and dielectrics; electric circuits; magnetic fields; and electromagnetism. The use of Calculus in problem solving will be emphasized. AP Physics C: Mechanics is a pre-requisite or co- requisite for this course. Students are expected to take the AP exam in AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism at the end of the course. This course should be scheduled with Advanced Physics Lab (S67). Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.

S72 AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: M31 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* LAB (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This AP level Physics course is equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. Students will know concepts related to Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; and mechanical waves and sound. Students will also be introduced to electric circuits. The ability to develop and use physics knowledge by applying it to the practice of scientific inquiry and reasoning is at the heart of the new physics courses and exams. The amount of instructional time devoted to laboratory investigations has increased from 20 to 25 percent. This course should be scheduled with Advanced Physics Lab (S67). Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.


S73 AP Physics 2: Algebra Based

Academic Level: AP Prerequisites: M41, S41, S72 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* LAB (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This AP level Physics course is equivalent to a second-semester college course in algebra-based physics. Students will learn about concepts in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. The ability to develop and use physics knowledge by applying it to the practice of scientific inquiry and reasoning is at the heart of the new physics courses and exams. The amount of instructional time devoted to laboratory investigations has increased from 20 to 25 percent. This course should be scheduled with Advanced Physics Lab (S67). Participation in AP professional development is required to teach an AP course.


Engineering and Biotechnology Courses

ST1 Honors Intro to Engineer Design


Credits: 1

Description: This honors course is the first course in the Engineering and Electro- Mechanical career pathways. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career in the engineering profession. This course uses the "Project Lead The Way" curriculum, and is focused on design techniques. The students use computer-aided design software, perform research and analysis, as they work in teams on problems with global and human impact. Students will learn problem-solving skills using a design development process.

ST2 Honors Principles of Engineering


Credits: 1

Description: This honors course is the second course in the Engineering and Electro-Mechanical career pathways. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career in the engineering profession. This course uses the "Project Lead The Way" curriculum. Students will continue their exploration of design with a focus on using physical principles, beginning with simple machines and culminating with ballistics.

ST3 Honors Digital Electronics

Academic Level: HN Prerequisites: ST1, ST2 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* VOC (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This honors course is the 3rd course in the Engineering career pathway and the 4th course in the Electro-mechanical pathway. This course uses the “Project Lead The Way” curriculum. Students will explore smart circuits found in calculators, video games and computers. The course prepares the student for the ESA-4 certification test through ISCET. Students passing all 4 ESA certification tests achieve the level of Associate Certified Electronics Technician (ACET).


ST4 Honors Aerospace Engineering

Academic Level: HN Prerequisites: ST3 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* VOC (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This honors course is an optional course in the Engineering career pathway. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career in the engineering profession. This course uses the "Project Lead The Way" curriculum. Students will engage in projects developed with NASA-aerodynamics, astronautics, space-life sciences, and systems engineering.

ST6 Honors Civil Engineering & Architecture


Credits: 1

Description: This honors course is an optional course in the Engineering career pathway. This course uses the "Project Lead The Way" curriculum. The course focuses on the long term development of property sites. Students learn about various aspects of civil engineering and architecture and apply what they learn to the design and development of a property.

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ST8 Honors Engineering Design & Development


Credits: 1

Description: This Senior level honors course completes the pathway sequence in Engineering. This sequence of courses prepares students for a career in the engineering profession. This course uses the "Project Lead The Way" curriculum. Students will work in teams to research, design, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem.


Music Courses

U13 General Music

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* MUS (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0.5

Description: This music course provides a condensed study of musical structure and explores a variety of sensory experiences related to musical expression. In-depth opportunities are provided to develop skills in performing, responding to, and creating music as well as comparing and contrasting music of various periods. Students who demonstrate special interest and talent may be identified and encouraged to seek additional study. This course may be used to satisfy graduation requirements.

U25 Concert Band I


Credits: 1

Description: This music course is designed to provide the student with skill development and ensemble performance opportunities on band instruments. Skills developed will include listening skills, intonation, balance, tuning, interpreting the gestures of a conductor, and development of concert band repertoire. The course focuses on repertoire expansion and involves the use of easy to intermediate level music. Students may perform at the city-wide adjudicated concert band festival.

U26 Concert Band II


Credits: 1

Description: This music course is designed to introduce new skills and provide the student with ensemble techniques and listening skills, and help the student develop concert band music repertoire at the intermediate level. Students may perform during concerts and at the city-wide adjudicated concert band festival.


U27 Concert Band III


Credits: 1

Description: This music course is designed to introduce new skills and provide the student with ensemble techniques and listening skills, and help the student develop concert band music repertoire at the intermediate to proficient level. Students may perform during concerts and at the city-wide adjudicated concert band festival.

U28 Concert Band IV


Credits: 1

Description: This music course introduces new skills and refines those learned in Concert Band I, II, and III. Students are provided with ensemble techniques and listening skills, and develop concert band repertoire at the proficient to advanced level. Students may perform during coThis music course introduces new skills and refines those learned in Concert Band I, II, and III. Students are provided with ensemble techniques and listening skills, and develop concert band repertoire at the proficient to advanced level. Students may perform during concerts and at the city-wide adjudicated concert band festival.


U35 Orchestra I


Credits: 1

Description: This music course provides the student with ensemble opportunities and skill development on orchestral instruments through the development of orchestral repertoire. Skills developed include listening skills, appropriate bowing techniques, interpreting the gestures of a conductor, tuning, balance, and development of standard orchestral literature. The course focuses on repertoire expansion and involves the use of easy level 1 and 2 music.

U36 Orchestra II


Credits: 1

Description: This music course introduces new skills and provides the student with ensemble techniques and listening skills, and develops orchestral music repertoire at the easy to intermediate level. Students may perform grade 2 or 3 level orchestral music during concerts and at the city-wide adjudicated string festival.

U37 Orchestra III


Credits: 1

Description: This music course introduces new skills and provides the student with ensemble techniques and listening skills, and develops orchestral music repertoire at the proficient level. Students may perform grade 3 or 4 level orchestral music during concerts and at the city-wide adjudicated string festival.


U38 Orchestra IV


Credits: 1

Description: This music course introduces new skills and provides the student with ensemble techniques and listening skills, and develops orchestral music repertoire at the advanced level. Students may perform grade 4 or better level orchestral music during concerts and at the city-wide adjudicated string festival.


U51 Concert Choir I


Credits: 1

Description: This music course offers students an opportunity to acquire a fundamental choral experience. Students are trained to demonstrate correct breathing, tone quality, voice blending diction, and interpretation of music notation. Aural recognition of basic voice categories is developed and three- and four-part harmonies are emphasized; using appropriate choral techniques for artistic performance is stressed. Students may participate in the city-wide adjudicated choral festival.

U52 Concert Choir II

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: U51 College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This music course provides a choral ensemble experience through which students continue to develop skills identified in the Concert Choir I course description. Through listening and performing experiences, effective techniques will be demonstrated in phrasing, dynamics, choral diction, and other aspects of choral interpretation.

U53 Concert Choir III


Credits: 1

Description: This music course further develops skills learned in Concert Choir I and II. It is expected that students will increase their proficiency in choral performance. Students will demonstrate intonation, harmonic independence, and harmonic balance through the singing of a cappella music, madrigals, and other advanced literature. Students may participate in the city-wide adjudicated choral festival.


U54 Concert Choir IV

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: U53 Description: This music course continues intensive training in advanced choral music performance and presents a study of diverse choral lThis music course continues intensive training in advanced choral music performance and presents a study of diverse choral literature that includes a cappella music, madrigals, modern 20th century music, and other specific selections. Through performance, students demonstrate effective mastery of intonation, harmonic independence, phrasing, dynamics, choral diction, and other aspects of choral interpretation. Students may participate in the city-wide adjudicated choral festival.

College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

UJ4 Ensemble IV


Credits: 1

Description: This music course is designed to introduce new skills and refine the skills learned in Ensemble I, II, and III at the advanced level. Students will diagnose and report major and minor problems; play major/minor scales in two to three octaves; play major/minor arpeggios and complex rhythms; interpret music while performing; sight read music on grade 3 or better level; perform exercises, music, and solos from advanced method books; and participate in the city-wide adjudicated solo and ensemble festival. A specific section must be selected: A--Vocal


U88 Marching Band I


Credits: 1

Description: This music course provides opportunities to study and perform marches and military/corps music. It prepares students to participate in parades, competitive drills, and ceremonies. Easy to intermediate level marching band repertoire and marching techniques will be used. Students will apply the fundamentals of instrumental music, articulate standard band literature, and execute basic marching band techniques and maneuvers in traditional 8 to 5 Corps Style.

U89 Marching Band II


Credits: 1

Description: This music course introduces new skills in the study and performance of marches and military/corps music. It prepares students to participate in parades, competitive drills, and ceremonies. Intermediate level marching band repertoire and marching techniques will be used. Students will apply the fundamentals of instrumental music, articulate standard band literature, and execute basic marching band techniques and maneuvers in traditional 8 to 5 Corps Style.

U90 Marching Band III


Credits: 1

Description: This music course introduces new skills in the study/performance of marches and military/corps music. It prepares students to participate in parades, competitive drills, and ceremonies. Intermediate to proficient level marching band repertoire and marching techniques will be used. Students will apply the fundamentals of instrumental music, articulate standard band literature, and execute basic marching band techniques and maneuvers in traditional 8 to 5 Corps Style.


UD5 Jazz Band/Orchestra I


Credits: 1

Description: This music course provides the opportunity for students who demonstrate good technical and improvisational talent to play music in a jazz/popular ensemble. Easy to low intermediate level standard and original jazz and popular literature is introduced. Activities include the study of scales and chords, and various approaches are used to instill improvisational techniques. Students participate in field trips, in-house performances, and public performances. Students may perform at the citywide jazz festival.

UD6 Jazz Band/Orchestra II


Credits: 1

Description: This music course provides progression of the jazz experience in the exploration of standard and original jazz and popular literature. Students continue to enrich skills through increasing study of scales, arpeggios, chords, chord progressions, and motifs. A variety of methods and practices are used to instill and enhance improvisation, technique, and ensemble passages. Students participate in field trips, in-house performances, and public performances. Students may perform at the citywide jazz festival.


UD7 Jazz Band/Orchestra III


Credits: 1

Description: This music course provides the opportunity for students to perform standard and original jazz and popular literature. Students reinforce and enhance skills and techniques learned in the first two courses. Repertoire is increased, and a variety of jazz styles suitable for stage band are performed, including originals by Ellington, Kenton, Oliver, and Nelson. Students may perform at the citywide jazz festival.

UD8 Jazz Band/Orchestra IV


Credits: 1

Description: This music course reinforces and refines techniques and skills learned previously. The focus remains on modeling, interpreting, and expressing the music and styles of the great jazz artists. In performing and studying that literature, students begin to develop their own characteristic style of playing. Students strengthen technical skills, improve musicianship, and expand repertoire. Students may perform at the citywide jazz festival.


UF8 Piano Lab I


Credits: 1

Description: This music course is designed to introduce a group students to basic music fundamentals and history through piano skill development. Students learn familiarization with the keyboard, left and right hand coordination, note reading skills, scales, basic piano literature, and the history of music through the piano.

UF9 Piano Lab II


Credits: 1

Description: This music course continues with basic keyboard skills and requires students to complete the literature and techniques required by the textbook. Students are also introduced to various piano skills (i.e. ensemble, harmonization, and transposition) and a more in depth history of music through the piano.


UJ1E Woodwind Ensemble I


Credits: 1

Description: This woodwind music course teaches students to perform on their instruments at the beginning level. Students will care for and maintain instruments properly, apply techniques for good tone production, and execute correct playing posture. Students will also execute diaphragmatic breathing, interpret symbols for standard notation of music, perform the B flat concert scale and arpeggio, tune instruments to concert pitch, and perform exercises and music from beginner methods books. Students may possibly participate in the city-wide adjudicated solo and ensemble festival.

methods books. Students may

possibly participate in the city-wide adjudicated solo and ensemble festival.

UJ1H Brass Ensemble I


Credits: 1

Description: This brass music course teaches students to perform on their instruments at the beginning level. Students will care for and maintain instruments properly, apply techniques for good tone production, and execute correct playing posture. Students will also execute diaphragmatic breathing, interpret symbols for standard notation of music, perform the B flat concert scale and arpeggio, tune instruments to concert pitch, and perform exercises and music from beginner methods books. Students may possibly participate in the city-wide adjudicated solo and ensemble festival.

UJ1V Percussion Ensembl I


Credits: 1

Description: This percussion music course teaches students to perform on their instruments at the beginning level. Students will care for and maintain instruments properly, apply techniques for good tone production, and execute correct playing posture. Students will also interpret symbols for standard notation of music, perform the B flat concert scale and arpeggio, tune instruments to concert pitch, and perform exercises and music from beginner methods books. Students may possibly participate in the city-wide adjudicated solo and ensemble festival.


UJ2E Woodwind Ensemb II


Credits: 1

Description: This woodwind music course introduces new skills and reinforces skills learned in Ensemble I at the easy to intermediate level. Students will perform articulations and phrasing; play major scales and arpeggios; sight read music at the easy to intermediate level; perform exercises, music, and solos from intermediate methods books; and participate in the city-wide adjudicated solo and ensemble festival.

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UJ2H Brass Ensemble II


Credits: 1

Description: This brass music course introduces new skills and reinforces skills learned in Ensemble I at the easy to intermediate level. Students will perform articulations and phrasing; play major scales and arpeggios; sight read music at the easy to intermediate level; perform exercises, music, and solos from intermediate methods books; and participate in the city-wide adjudicated solo and ensemble festival.

UJ2V Percussion Ensemb II


Credits: 1

Description: This percussion music course introduces new skills and reinforces skills learned in Ensemble I at the easy to intermediate level. Students will perform articulations and phrasing; play major scales and arpeggios; sight read music at the easy to intermediate level; perform exercises, music, and solos from intermediate methods books; and participate in the city-wide adjudicated solo and ensemble festival.


UJ3E Woodwind Ensemb III


Credits: 1

Description: This woodwind music course introduces new skills and enforces skills learned in Ensemble I and II at the intermediate to proficient level. Students will diagnose and report major and minor problems; play all major scales and arpeggios; sight read music on grade 2 level; perform exercises, music, and solos from intermediate/advanced methods books; and participate in the city-wide adjudicated solo and ensemble festival.

UJ3H Brass Ensemble III


Credits: 1

Description: This brass music course introduces new skills and enforces skills learned in Ensemble I and II at the intermediate to proficient level. Students will diagnose and report major and minor problems; play all major scales and arpeggios; sight read music on grade 2 level; perform exercises, music, and solos from intermediate/advanced methods books; and participate in the city-wide adjudicated solo and ensemble festival.

UJ3V Percussion Ensem III


Credits: 1

Description: This percussion music course introduces new skills and enforces skills learned in Ensemble I and II at the intermediate to proficient level. Students will diagnose and report major and minor problems; play all major scales and arpeggios; sight read music on grade 2 level; perform exercises, music, and solos from intermediate/advanced methods books; and participate in the city- wide adjudicated solo and ensemble festival.


UJ4E Woodwind Ensemb IV


Credits: 1

Description: This woodwind music course is designed to introduce new skills and refine the skills learned in Ensemble I, II, and III at the advanced level. Students will diagnose and report major and minor problems; play major/minor scales in two to three octaves; play major/minor arpeggios and complex rhythms; interpret music while performing; sight read music on grade 3 or better level; perform exercises, music, and solos from advanced method books; and participate in the city-wide adjudicated solo and ensemble festival.

UJ4H Brass Ensemble IV


Credits: 1

Description: This brass music course is designed to introduce new skills and refine the skills learned in Ensemble I, II, and III at the advanced level. Students will diagnose and report major and minor problems; play major/minor scales in two to three octaves; play major/minor arpeggios and complex rhythms; interpret music while performing; sight read music on grade 3 or better level; perform exercises, music, and solos from advanced method books; and participate in the city-wide adjudicated solo and ensemble festival.

UJ4V Percussion Ensemble IV


Credits: 1

Description: This percussion music course is designed to introduce new skills and refine the skills learned in Ensemble I, II, and III at the advanced level. Students will diagnose and report major and minor problems; play major/minor arpeggios and complex rhythms; interpret music while performing; sight read music on grade 3 or better level; perform exercises, music, and solos from advanced method books; and participate in the city-wide adjudicated solo and ensemble festival.


Information Technology Courses

V02 Computer Applications I


Credits: 0.5

Description: This elective course introduces students to business computer programs. These programs may include word processing, database, and spreadsheets.

V39 Explore Computer Science


Credits: 1

Description: This is the first course in the Computer Science pathway, designed to introduce students to the breadth of computer science. The course does not focus on learning a particular software tool or programming language, but rather focuses on the conceptual ideas of computing so students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. Students will be introduced to topics such as interface design, robotics, computers' strenghts and limitations, as well as societal and ethical issues.

V40 Fundamentals of Computer Science


Credits: 1

Description: This course is designed to give students a more in-depth overview of computer science and computational thinking; skills that are becoming more important in the current technological environment. Students will learn at least two different programming languages. The course draws from the following topics: human computer interaction, algorithms and control structures, web design and graphics, classes and objects, user interface, data storage and data processing.


V45 Honors Computer Science Principles

Academic Level: HN Prerequisites: V39 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* VOC (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This course will focus on creativity, the use of technology to solve computational problems and the impact of computing on people and society. The CS Principles course will treat programming as one of the seven big ideas of computer science, which are: Computing is a creative activity; Abstraction reduces information and detail to facilitate focus on relevant concepts; Data and information facilitate the creation of knowledge; Algorithms are used to develop and express solutions to computational problems; Programming enables problem solving, human expression, and creation of knowledge.; The Internet pervades modern computing; Computing has global impacts. This course is intended to become an AP course by 2016- 17, pending release of an exam by The College Board. Only authorized schools with a trained instructor may offer this course.

DM1 Intro Digital Media


Credits: 1

Description: This foundational course to the Digital Media Pathway, engages students through design of real world projects utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. These projects encourage students to use the elements and principles of design, strengthen conceptual skills and foster a strong understanding of typography. Course curriculum aligns to the International Society of Technology Education (ISTE) and learning objectives of Adobe Certification Experts. As a culminating activity, students are to complete the Adobe Certified Associate examination using Adobe Photoshop.

DM2 Web Design

Academic Level: RG Prerequisites: DM1 College Level/Career Prep: Y Graduation Requirement:* VOC (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 1

Description: This level two or three course in the Digital Media pathway teaches graphic design principles and their application to more complex and comprehensive interactive media design. Experimentation, research, conceptual thinking are emphansized as a design process that address both functionality and aesthetics. Interface design and production tools are applied to the basic concepts and principles of user experience. Production tools like HTML, CSS, and relevant software will be employed.


DM3 3D Model & Animation


Credits: 1

DM4 Interactive Media


Credits: 1

Description: This level two or three course in the Digital Media pathway extends interactive design possibilities through research, creation and reflection on the interaction of media, technology and the human experience. Concepts, techniques and software are intergrated by students in the drafting of simple scripts for interactive media projects. Story, design and interactivity will be synthesized by students into rich, time-bound, media elements through the use of graphics, buttons, sound, text, properties and program controls.

Description: This level two or three course in the Digital Media pathway introduces the manipulation and relationships of Polygon primitives. In design-reflection, shapes and forms are created and analyzed for characteristics and relationships through animation techniques like coloring, key framing, graphing, and the study of the physics of motion. According to professional standards, processes like procedural mapping are employed to render animation images and then movies.


Internship Courses

W16 Internship 0.5


Credits: 0.5

Description: This course provides career preparation within specific occupational areas in cooperation with area business, industry, and government/community agencies. Students will attend scheduled seminars and experience on-the-job training under actual working conditions. 0.5 CU is provided for a minimum of 60 hours of seminar and training time.

W17 Internship 1.0


Credits: 1

Description: This course provides career preparation within specific occupational areas in cooperation with area business, industry, and government/community agencies. Students will attend scheduled seminars and experience on-the-job training under actual working conditions. 1.0 CU is provided for a minimum of 120 hours of seminar and training time.

W18 Internship NC

Academic Level: NC Prerequisites: College Level/Career Prep: N Graduation Requirement:* (see pg. iii for graduation requirements)

Credits: 0

Description: This course provides career preparation within specific occupational areas in cooperation with area business, industry, and government/community agencies. Students will attend scheduled seminars and experience on-the-job training under actual working conditions. No academic credit is granted. May be used for internships that provide community-service hours or for paid internships.

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External Diploma Program, College Prep, and Dual Enrollment Courses

Y95 SAT Preparation


Credits: 0.5

Description: This course provides intensive instruction in strategies and skills essential to success on the SAT.

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