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Chattahoochee High SchoolCourse Catalog

2016 – 2017

5230 Taylor RoadJohns Creek, Georgia 30022

470-254-7600 www.chattcougar.com

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Table of Contents Fine Arts 3 Career, Technical and Agricultural Education 5

o Architectural Drawing and Design 5 o Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair 5 o Computer Science 5 o Engineering Technology 6 o Fashion, Merchandising and Retail Management 6o Graphic Design 7 o Marketing and Management 7o Programming 8o Therapeutic Services/Allied Health and Medicine 8o Therapeutic Services/Sports Medicine 9o Web and Digital Design 9

English 10 Math 12 Non-Departmental 15 Performing Arts 15 Physical Education 17 Science 18 Social Studies 20 Talented and Gifted (TAG) 21 World Language 22 Math Placement Guidelines 24 English Placement Guidelines 30 Science Placement Guidelines 32 Social Studies Placement Guidelines 36 World Language Placement Guidelines 38

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It is the policy of Chattahoochee High School and the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program or any other program, activity, or service.

FINE ARTS Course Title Course

# Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

Art Comprehensive I (aka Intro to Art and prerequisite for ALL other art courses)

50.0211001

S 9-12 None Art Comprehensive I (formerly Introduction to Art) is an entry-level class that establishes a standard and consistent foundation in the discipline of visual art. Students will be introduced to all aspects of visual art including but not limited to art as personal communication, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, design, aesthetics, careers, art criticism and art history.

Art Comprehensive 2(aka Design Fundamentals)

50.0211002

S 9-12 Art Comprehensive 1

Art Comprehensive II, formerly Design Fundamentals extends the standards and foundation that were established in the Introduction to Art course. Content focuses on the arrangement of visual elements in space. Students will explore visual art as it relates to visual elements in space including, but not limited to, art as personal communication, drawing, painting, three dimensional design, aesthetics, art criticism and art history.

Ceramics 1 Ceramics 2 Ceramics 3 Ceramics 4

50.0411001 50.0412001 50.0413001 50.0414001

S S S S

9-12 10-12 10-12 11-12

Introduction to Art Ceramics 1 Ceramics 2 Ceramics 3

Ceramics 1 is an introductory course in ceramics covering the three basic methods of hand building. Students will produce ceramic artwork using pinch, slab, and coil techniques. Students will learn the basic vocabulary of ceramics as well methods of surface treatment, firing, and other related aspects. Ceramic history, aesthetics, and art criticism will be incorporated throughout the course. Ceramics 2 provides in-depth work with clay beyond that of Ceramics 1. Students will further technical ability in hand building, surface decoration, and/or wheel-thrown ceramics. Glaze chemistry will be addressed with an emphasis on how a glaze works and how to alter results. Alternative firing techniques will introduce students to various surface effects and firing atmospheres. Students will work in a more conceptual manner to develop their own ideas, style and artistic voice. Students will continue to investigate ceramics from around the world and throughout time. Ceramics 3 is an advanced course providing in-depth work with clay. Students will further technical ability in hand building, surface decoration, and/or wheel-thrown ceramics. Glaze chemistry will be addressed with an emphasis on how a glaze works and how to alter results. Alternative firing techniques will introduce students to various surface effects and firing atmospheres. Students will work in a more conceptual manner to develop their own ideas, style and artistic voice while developing a portfolio. Ceramics 4 provides in-depth work with clay. Students will work in a more conceptual manner to develop their own ideas, style and artistic voice while developing a portfolio.

Digital Design Projects 1 (aka Computer Art 1)

Digital Design Projects 2 (aka Computer art 2)

50.0724001

50.0724002

S

S

10-12

11-12

Introduction to Art

Digital Design Projects 1

Digital Design Projects I will acquaint students with the use of computers and digital media for the production of art. This one-semester course is geared toward developing artistic skills and computer skills to communicate ideas through print and multimedia presentations. The majority of coursework will be designed and produced utilizing Adobe Photo Shop.Digital Design Projects II will acquaint students with additional digital media for the production of art. The course continues development of artistic and computer skills to communicate ideas through print and multimedia. Course work will emphasize scanning, digital photography and a combination of computer and traditional art media. Students will design and produce art utilizing the bitmapped graphics program of Adobe Photo Shop and vector graphics program, Adobe

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Illustrator. Draw/Painting 1 Draw/Painting 2 Draw/Painting 3 Draw/Painting 4

50.0313001 50.0314001 50.0321001 50.0322001

S S S S

9-12 10-12 10-12 11-12

Introduction to Art Draw/Painting 1 Draw/Painting 2 Draw/Painting 3

Drawing & Painting 1 instructs students in fundamental drawing skills and prepares them to make the transition to painting. Course work builds on drawing skills introduced in Introduction to Art. Drawing approaches include contour, value to model form, gesture, perspective and color; students work with drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, conte, oil pastels. Art history, criticism and aesthetics are incorporated with studio production of drawings and paintings. Drawing and Painting 2 develops fundamental painting skills and continues to strengthen composition and drawing skills. The course includes studies in color sensitivity and a wide range of media and techniques. Art history, criticism, and aesthetics are incorporated with studio production of drawings and paintings. Drawing and Painting 3 and 4 continue to develop painting skills and strengthen composition and drawing skills. The course includes studies in color sensitivity and a wide range of media and techniques. Students begin working on creating a unique artistic style and developing a portfolio.

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Course Title Course #

Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

Photography 1 Photography 2 Photography 3 Photography 4

50.0711001 50.0712001 50.0713001 50.0714001

S S S S

9-12 10-12 10-12 11-12

Introduction to Art Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3

Photography 1 is an introduction to black and white photography and darkroom processing. Students will construct their own pinhole camera and create a photographic portfolio as they learn the technical and artistic aspects of photography. A brief introduction to digital photography will be included. Photo history, critiques of photos, aesthetics and design will be addressed throughout the semester. Photography 2 builds on basic skills and darkroom techniques learned in Photography 1. Students hone skills in communicating meaning through photography. They learn to use a 35mm camera, develop and print images from black and while film and refine darkroom and printing techniques. The course incorporates aesthetics, art criticism, art history and a brief introduction to digital photography. Photography 3 and 4 hone skills in communicating meaning through photography. Students will work in a more conceptual manner to develop their own ideas, style and artistic voice while developing a portfolio.

Sculpture 1 Sculpture 2 Sculpture 3 Sculpture 4

50.0611001 50.0612001 50.0613001 50.0614001

S 9-12 10-12 10-12 11-12

Introduction to Art Sculpture 1 Sculpture 2 Sculpture 3

Sculpture 1 introduces students to the production of three-dimensional art making including additive, subtractive and modeling processes of sculptural construction. Sculpture’s influence on the environment will be examined, as well as the investigation a variety of media. Students are expected to make connections as they explore meaning, develop creative thinking skills, search for contextual understanding resulting in authentic assessment and reflection. Sculpture 2 offers in-depth study to the production of three-dimensional art making including additive, subtractive, casting and modeling processes while investigating a variety of media. Students are expected to make connections as they explore meaning, develop creative thinking skills, search for contextual understanding resulting in authentic assessment and reflection. Sculpture 3 and 4 offer in-depth study of the production of three-dimensional art making including additive, subtractive, casting and modeling processes while investigating a variety of media. Students will work in a more conceptual manner to develop their own ideas, style and artistic voice while developing a portfolio.

Visual Arts/Fibers IVisual Arts/Fibers IIVisual Arts/Fibers

50.042100150.042200150.042300

S 9-1210-1210-1211-12

Introduction to ArtFibers IFibers IIFibers III

Fibers I Introduces fabric and fiber design techniques such as weaving, stitchery and printing and a variety of design techniques, materials and supplies. Explores historical origins and use of fabric in Western and non-Western cultures. Applies art criticism techniques to judgments about fiber/fabric designs.Fibers II Enhances level-one skills in fabric/fiber design and provides opportunities to apply design techniques in a variety of media. Focuses on one or a combination of several techniques to produce two- and

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IIIVisual Arts/Fibers IV

150.0424001

three-dimensional works; expands knowledge of historical origins of fibers/fabrics.Fibers III Enhances level-two skills in fabric design and provides opportunities to apply design techniques in a variety of media. Emphasizes mastery of more complex techniques and development of personal style. Continues historical study of past and present fabric/fiber artists of different cultures.Fibers IV Enhances level-three skills in fabric design and provides opportunities to apply design techniques in a variety of media. Emphasizes mastery of more complex techniques and development of personal style. Continues historical study of past and present fabric/fiber artists of different cultures.

AP Drawing Portfolio AP 2D Design AP 3D Design

50.0811000 50.0813000 50.0814000 50.0921000

Y Y Y Y

11-12 Teacher Recommendation

College Board AP Course DescriptionsAP level content culminating in AP portfolio submission and/or AP exam


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https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse

CAREER, TECHNICAL & AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION Architectural Drawing and Design PathwayCourse Title Course

# Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

Introduction to Drafting & Design

48.4410000

Y 9-12 None Use of drafting equipment, lettering and one view, geometrical construction, orthographic projection, shades description, rules of dimensioning, use of general dimensions, dimension arrangements, introduction to sections, types of sections, and applying section drawings

Architectural Drawing & Design I

48.4420000

Y 10-12 Introduction to Engineering, Drawing, & Design

Applied geometry; conic sections and the ellipse; the parabola; industrial machines; developments and intersections; production drawing; gears, cams, and bearings; and electrical drawing

Architectural Drawing & Design II

48.4460000

Y 11-12 Architectural Drawing I

Architectural drafting and lettering, home sites, symbols and abbreviations, floor plan designs, types of construction, elevation and perspective drawing, landscaping, and finance


Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair PathwayCourse Title Course

# Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

Basic Maintenance and Light Repair

47.5311000

Y 9-12 None This course is designed as the foundational course for the Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair pathway. Students in this course will learn the basic skills needed to gain employment as a maintenance and light repair technician. Students will be exposed to courses in automotive preventative maintenance and servicing and replacing brakes, and steering and suspension components. In addition, student will learn how to do general electrical system diagnosis, learn electrical theory, perform basic tests and determine necessary action. In addition, students will learn how to evacuate and recharge air-conditioning systems using the proper refrigerant. The hours completed in this course are aligned with ASE/NATEF standards and are a base for the entry-level technician. The pre-requisite for this course is advisor approval.

Maintenance and Light Repair 2

47.5321000

Y 10-12 Basic Maintenance and Light Repair

Students will learn the basic skills needed to gain employment as a maintenance and light repair technician and will expose students to automotive preventative maintenance and servicing, as well as replacing brakes, and steering and suspension components. Students will also learn general electrical system diagnosis, electrical theory, basic test requirements, and determining necessary action. In addition, students will learn how to evacuate and recharge air-conditioning systems using the proper refrigerant. Standards for this course are aligned with ASE/NATEF standards and are an excellent foundation for the entry-level technician.

Maintenance and Light Repair 3

47.5331000

Y 11-12 Maintenance and Light Repair 2

Students will learn the basic skills needed to gain employment as a maintenance and light repair technician and will expose student to automotive preventative maintenance and servicing, replacing brakes, as well as steering and suspension components. Students will learn about general electrical system diagnosis, electrical theory, basic tests that are required, and determine the necessary action. In addition, students will learn how to evacuate and recharge air-conditioning systems using the proper refrigerant. The standards in this course are aligned with ASE/NATEF standards and are an excellent foundation for the entry-level technician.

Computer Science PathwayIntroduction to Digital Technology

11.4150000

Y 9-12 None Introduction to computer maintenance, multimedia graphics, databases, web design, and programming

AP Computer Science Principles

11.4710000

Y 10-12 Introduction to Digital Technology

How can computing change the world? What is computer science? Engage your creativity, demonstrate and build your problem solving ability all while connecting the relevance of computer science to the society! Computer Science (CS) Principles is an intellectually rich and engaging

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course that is focused on building a solid understanding and foundation in computer science. This course emphasizes the content, practices, thinking and skills central to the discipline of computer science. Through both its content and pedagogy, this course aims to appeal to a broad audience. The focus of this course will fall into these computational thinking practices: connecting computing, developing computational artifacts, abstracting, analyzing problems and artifacts, communicating, and collaborating.

AP Computer Sci. A

11.0160010

Y 11-12 Computer Science Principles and application

College Board AP Course DescriptionsApplication of data abstraction and encapsulation, class specifications and relationships among classes, design and interface, modification of existing code, extension of existing code using inheritance, and analysis of algorithms

Engineering and Technology PathwayCourse Title Course

# Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

Foundations of Engineering Technology

21.4250000

Y 9-12 None Robotics and manufacturing, computer numerical control, automation, research and computer-aided design, advertising and presentation, video production, radio-audio communication, laser and fiber optics, flight and space, solar energy, electricity and electronics, internal combustion engine, transportation, simple machines, and pneumatics/hydraulics

Engineering Concepts

21.4710000

Y 10-12 Foundations of Eng & Technology

Technological concepts, process and systems, problem-solving, safety, teamwork, equipment, analysis and evaluation, and career opportunities

Engineering Applications

21.4720000

Y 11-12 Foundations of Eng & Technology Engineering Concepts

Engineering concepts, process and systems, problem solving, safety, teamwork, equipment, analysis and evaluation, and career opportunities

Engineering Internship

21.4680000

Y 11-12 (at least 16 years old)

Application This course is designed to allow students to experience the workplace through an internship opportunity. Throughout the internship, the student will gain interpersonal skills, demonstrate work ethics, and work with various industrial processes including design and fabrication related to the field of engineering.


Fashion, Merchandising and Retail Management PathwayCourse Title Course

# Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

Marketing Principles

08.4740000

Y 9-12 None Marketing Principles is the foundational course for the Marketing and Management, Fashion Merchandising and Buying, and Marketing Communications and Promotion Pathways. Marketing Principles addresses all the ways in which marketing satisfies consumer and business needs and wants for products and services. Students develop a basic understanding of Employability, Foundational and Business Administration skills, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Human Resources Management, Information Management, Marketing, Operations, Professional Development, Strategic Management, and Global Marketing strategies. Instructional projects with real businesses,work-based learning activities including School-Based Enterprises, and DECA application experiences should be incorporated in this course.

Fashion, Merchandising and Retailing Essentials

08.4210000

Y 10-12 Marketing Principles

Fashion, Merchandising and Retailing Essentials is the second course in the Fashion, Merchandising and Retail Management Pathway. This course introduces students to the retail industry including the fundamentals of fashion marketing, key marketing concepts essential to every business, types of businesses involved in the industry, and an array of career opportunities. Students will develop skills in such areas as fashion economics, marketing segmentation and target marketing, product selection and buying, and inventory systems.

Advanced 08.422000 Y 11-12 Marketing Advanced Fashion, Merchandising and Retailing is the third course in the Fashion, Merchandising

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Fashion, Merchandising and Retailing

0 Principles and Fashion, Merchandising and Retailing Essentials

and Retail Management Career Pathway and focuses on the application of knowledge and the performance of key skills required in a retail environment. Students will develop skills necessary for managing the following elements: pricing, visual merchandising, advertising, special promotions, professional sales, and customer service.


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Graphic Design PathwayCourse Title Course

# Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

Introduction to Graphics and Design

48.561000 Y 9-12 None This course is designed as the foundational course for both the Graphics Production and Graphics Design pathways. The Graphics and Design course provides students with the processes involved in the technologies of printing, publishing, packaging, electronic imaging, and their allied industries. In addition, the Graphics and Design course offers a range of cognitive skills, aesthetics, and crafts that includes typography, visual arts, and page layout.

Graphic Design and Production

48.462000 Y 10-12 Introduction to Graphics and Design

This course focuses on the procedures commonly used in the graphic design industry. Students will gain experience in creative problem solving and the practical implementation of those solutions across multiple areas of visual communications. Students will continue to explore the principles of design, page composition and the industry standard software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) through live work and project-based opportunities. As well, students will assist in the design and layout of the school newspaper.

Advanced Graphic Design

48.428000 Y 11-12 Introduction to Graphics and Design and Graphic Design and Production

Students will continue to explore in an increasingly independent manner, the principles of design and layout procedures relating to the field of graphic design. Content will cover electronic systems and software programs used in graphic design, page composition, image conversion, and digital printing. Knowledge and skills in digital design and imaging will be enhanced through experiences that simulate the graphic design industry and school-based and work-based learning opportunities.


Marketing and Management PathwayCourse Title Course

# Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

Marketing Principles

08.4740000

Y 9-12 None Marketing Principles is the foundational course for the Marketing and Management, Fashion Merchandising and Buying, and Marketing Communications and Promotion Pathways. Marketing Principles addresses all the ways in which marketing satisfies consumer and business needs and wants for products and services. Students develop a basic understanding of Employability, Foundational and Business Administration skills, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Human Resources Management, Information Management, Marketing, Operations, Professional Development, Strategic Management, and Global Marketing strategies. Instructional projects with real businesses,work-based learning activities including School-Based Enterprises, and DECA application experiences should be incorporated in this course.

Marketing and Entrepreneurship

08.4410000

Y 10-12 Marketing Principles

Marketing and Entrepreneurship is the second course in the Marketing and Management Career Pathway. Marketing and Entrepreneurship begins an in-depth and detailed study of marketing while also focusing on management with specific emphasis on small business ownership. This course builds on the theories learned in Marketing Principles by providing practical application scenarios which test these theories. In addition, Marketing and Entrepreneurship focuses on the role of the supervisor and examines the qualities needed to be successful.

Marketing Management

08.4420000

Y 11-12 Marketing Principles and Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Marketing Management is the third course in the Marketing and Management pathway. Students assume a managerial perspective by applying economic principles in marketing, analyzing operation’s needs, examining channel management and financial alternatives, managing marketing information, pricing products and services, developing product/service planning strategies, promoting products and services, purchasing, and professional sales. This course also includes global marketing where students analyze marketing strategies employed in the United States versus those employed in other countries.


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Programming PathwayCourse Title Course

# Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

Introduction to Digital Technology

11.4150000

Y 9-12 None Introduction to computer maintenance, multimedia graphics, databases, web design, and programming

Computer Science Principles

11.4710000

Y 10-12 Introduction to Digital Technology

How can computing change the world? What is computer science? Engage your creativity, demonstrate and build your problem solving ability all while connecting the relevance of computer science to the society! Computer Science (CS) Principles is an intellectually rich and engaging course that is focused on building a solid understanding and foundation in computer science. This course emphasizes the content, practices, thinking and skills central to the discipline of computer science. Through both its content and pedagogy, this course aims to appeal to a broad audience. The focus of this course will fall into these computational thinking practices: connecting computing, developing computational artifacts, abstracting, analyzing problems and artifacts, communicating, and collaborating.

Programming, Games, Apps and Society

11.1720000

Y 11-12 Computer Science Principles

Are you ready to design and develop? The course is designed for high school students to strategize, design, and develop games and mobile and desktop applications that can be produced in the real world. Students will learn about life-cycles of project development and use models to develop applications. Attention will be placed on how user interfaces affect the usability and effectiveness of a game or an application. Programming constructs will be employed which will allow students’ applications to interact with “real world,” stimuli. The course exposes students to privacy, legality, and security considerations with regards to the software industry.


Therapeutic Services/Allied Health and Medicine PathwayCourse Title Course

# Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

Introduction to Healthcare Science

25.5210000

Y 9-12 None Introduction to Healthcare Science is a foundations course for the Therapeutic Services Career Pathway. It is appropriate for students wishing to pursue a career in the Healthcare Industry. The course will enable students to receive initial exposure to Healthcare Science skills and attitudes applicable to the healthcare industry. The concepts of health, wellness, and preventative care are evaluated, as well as, ethical and legal responsibilities of today’s healthcare provider. Fundamental healthcare skills development is initiated including medical terminology, microbiology, and basic life support. Students are required to meet both national and intrastate professional guidelines as designated by applicable regulatory agencies such as the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and Center for Disease Control (CDC). Mastery of these standards through project based learning, technical skills practice, and leadership development activities of the career and technical student organization -Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) will provide students with a competitive edge for either entry into the healthcare global marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of their choice to continue their education and training. This course is considered broad-based with high impact and is a prerequisite for all Healthcare Science Education courses.

Essentials of Healthcare

25.440000 Y 10-12 Introduction to Healthcare Science

Anatomy and Physiology is a vital part of most healthcare post-secondary education programs. The Essentials of Healthcare is a medical-focused anatomy course addressing the physiology of each body system, along with the investigation of common diseases, disorders and emerging diseases. The prevention of disease and the diagnosis and treatment that might be utilized are addressed, along with medical terminology related to each system. This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate technical skills that enforce the goal of helping students make connections between medical procedures and the pathophysiology of diseases and disorders.

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Allied Health and Medicine

25.437000 Y 11-12 Introduction to Healthcare Science and Essentials of Healthcare

This course is designed to offer students (preferably upper classmen - juniors or seniors) the opportunity to become effective and efficient multi-skilled healthcare providers as they develop a working knowledge of various allied health opportunities. Students focusing on a career path in the healthcare field may apply classroom/lab knowledge and skills in the clinical setting as they participate in direct or simulated client care. The curriculum allows instructors to provide options for classroom/student growth opportunities in area(s) of interest to the student. These options may be determined by community need, available resources, and/or student interest, etc. This course was developed according to a basic 50-minute class time frame, but may be adjusted according to local system schedules. Instructors may select which classroom content standards 1-14 best meet his/her individual classroom needs in addition to the required clinical/capstone project to equal total class time available for the course.

Therapeutic Services/Sports Medicine PathwayCourse Title Course

# Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

Introduction to Healthcare Science

25.5210000

Y 9-12 None Introduction to Healthcare Science is a foundations course for the Therapeutic Services Career Pathway. It is appropriate for students wishing to pursue a career in the Healthcare Industry. The course will enable students to receive initial exposure to Healthcare Science skills and attitudes applicable to the healthcare industry. The concepts of health, wellness, and preventative care are evaluated, as well as, ethical and legal responsibilities of today’s healthcare provider. Fundamental healthcare skills development is initiated including medical terminology, microbiology, and basic life support. Students are required to meet both national and intrastate professional guidelines as designated by applicable regulatory agencies such as the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and Center for Disease Control (CDC). Mastery of these standards through project based learning, technical skills practice, and leadership development activities of the career and technical student organization -Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) will provide students with a competitive edge for either entry into the healthcare global marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of their choice to continue their education and training.

Essentials of Healthcare

25.440000 Y 10-12 Introduction to Healthcare Science

Anatomy and Physiology is a vital part of most healthcare post-secondary education programs. The Essentials of Healthcare is a medical-focused anatomy course addressing the physiology of each body system, along with the investigation of common diseases, disorders and emerging diseases. The prevention of disease and the diagnosis and treatment that might be utilized are addressed, along with medical terminology related to each system. This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate technical skills that enforce the goal of helping students make connections between medical procedures and the pathophysiology of diseases and disorders.

Sports Medicine 25.446000 Y 11-12 Introduction to Healthcare Science and Essentials of Healthcare

Sports Medicine is the third course in the Therapeutic Services/Sports Medicine Career Pathway. The course is appropriate for students who wish to pursue a career in healthcare with a focus on the musculoskeletal system, injury assessment, injury prevention, or rehabilitation including careers in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitative Services. This course will enable students to receive initial exposure to therapeutic services skills and attitudes applicable to the healthcare industry. The concepts of anatomy and physiology, assessment, preventative and rehabilitative care are introduced. Fundamental healthcare skills development is initiated, including medical terminology, kinesiology, patient assessment, record keeping, and basic life support.


Animation and Digital Media PathwayCourse Title Course

# Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

Introduction to Y 9-12 None Introduction to basic components of 2-D and 3-D animation. This course serves as an introduction 11

Digital Media to the animation history, keyboarding shortcuts, project filing, and career awareness. Principles and Concepts of Animation

Y 10-12 Introduction to Digital Media In Principles and Concepts of Animation, students will continue to develop and implement aesthetics of color selection,

storyboarding in 2-D digital animation, and develop animatic creations from 2-D to 3-D. Students in this course will learn interface tools, the use of drawing tools, animating the camera, importing images from web sources and files, working with sound and lip syncing, understanding paths and motion design, and frame by frame animation creation relative to sequence planning and pacing. This course will allow students to explore more advanced aspects of character animation including subtle character gesture and advanced action timing with emphasis on personal observation. The course will allow students to develop an understanding of basic sound considerations such as lip syncing, voice-overs, and the synchronization of sound with the visual product. This course will allow students to build on previously learned storyboarding skills, develop scripts, determine character motivations, consider setting and motion variables, and learn other unique traits of animation through integrated activities.

Advanced Animation, Game and App Design

Y 11-12 Principles and Concepts of Animation In this course students will continue working in 2-D and 3-D environments by importing 3-D models while working in 3-D

space morphing, and inverse kinematics. While learning the basics of Game and APP design, the students will acquire knowledge of human and animal animations, apply the aesthetic and technical aspects of animation of characters, and analyze the physics and physicalization of action, weight, and timing. The course advances students’ knowledge of sound integration into animated products; by focusing on skills that include lip-syncing, voice overs, and synchronization. Portfolio development will include animation reels and other products.


ENGLISH Course Title Course

# Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

9th Literature and Composition

23.0610000

Y 9 None Ninth Grade Literature and Composition is a study of literary genres. Students will continue to develop vocabulary and apply effective reading strategies to a wide variety of literary and informational texts; to learn characteristics of basic literary genres, including the novel, short story, poetry, drama, and nonfiction; to establish effective writing and research habits; and to refine language skills as they apply to writing, listening, speaking, and viewing. This course prepares students for college.

9th Literature and Composition Honors

23.0610040

Y 9 Placement Criteria This course requires a teacher recommendation, which may be based on the following: approved writing, standardized test scores, and academic achievement. The honors level course has higher expectations and more rigorous coursework than the college preparatory level, including mandatory summer reading and written responses to literature. Ninth Grade Literature and Composition --Honors is a study of literary genres. Students will continue to develop vocabulary and apply effective reading strategies to a wide variety of literary and informational texts; to learn characteristics of basic literary genres, including the novel, short story, poetry, drama, and nonfiction; to establish effective writing and research habits; and to refine language skills as they apply to writing, listening, speaking, and viewing. This course prepares students for college.


23.0620000

Y 10 9th LiteraturePlacement Criteria

Tenth Grade Literature and Composition is organized thematically. Students will continue to develop vocabulary and apply effective reading strategies to a wide variety of literary and informational texts. They will learn about universal themes and symbols common to literary works, including the novel, short story, poetry, drama, and nonfiction. Students will continue to build on effective writing and research habits as they refine language arts skills which they will apply to writing, listening, speaking, and viewing. This course prepares students for college.


23.0620040


This course requires a teacher recommendation, which may be based on the following: approved writing, standardized test scores, and academic achievement. The honors level course has higher

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Honors expectations and more rigorous coursework than the college preparatory level, including mandatory summer reading and written responses to literature. Tenth Grade Literature and Composition--Honors is organized thematically. Students will continue to develop vocabulary and apply effective reading strategies to a wide variety of literary and informational texts. They will learn about universal themes and symbols common to literary works, including the novel, short story, poetry, drama, and nonfiction. Students will continue to build on effective writing and research habits as they refine language arts skills which they will apply to writing, listening, speaking, and viewing. This course prepares students for college.

11th American Literature and Composition

23.0510000


American Literature and Composition is a study of the major literary topics, themes, and movements in the history of the United States from pre-colonial times to present day. Students will focus on major literary forms of the emerging nation, analyze literary themes and trends, and both research and compose several papers, speeches, and presentations, using representative forms of discourse. This course prepares students for college.

11th American Literature and Composition Honors

23.0510040


This course requires a teacher recommendation, which may be based on the following: approved writing, standardized test scores, and academic achievement. The honors level course has higher expectations and more rigorous coursework than the college preparatory level, including mandatory summer reading and written responses to literature. American Literature and Composition--Honors is a study of the major literary topics, themes, and movements in the history of the United States from pre-colonial times to present day. Students will focus on major literary forms of the emerging nation, analyze literary themes and trends, and both research and compose several papers, speeches, and presentations, using representative forms of discourse. This course prepares students for college.

AP Language & Composition

23.0530010

Y 11 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsAdvanced college level study of authors’ styles and techniques, survey of American literature, review of writing skills, preparation for AP exam.

AP Literature & Composition

23.0650010

Y 12 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsAdvanced college level study of literature and critical approaches, review of writing skills, preparation for AP exam.


Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

College English (offered on campus)

23.0630400

Y 12 Successful application to appropriate college

Freshman English curriculum at the collegiate level.

World Literature 23.0630001

S 12 English 9, 10, & 11

World Literature and Composition is a study of universal themes present in literature from ancient civilizations to modern cultures around the world. Students will continue to develop vocabulary and apply effective reading strategies to a wide variety of literary and informational texts; to learn about universal themes common in literary works, including the novel, short story, poetry, drama, and nonfiction; to establish effective writing and research habits; and to refine language skills as they apply to writing, listening, speaking, and viewing. This course prepares students for college.

Multi-cultural Literature

23.0670001

S 12 English 9, 10, & 11

To what extent is it possible to describe an “American” experience? How are different people included in or excluded from the imagined community that is America? How do a person’s race, class, gender, etc affect his or her experience of belonging to this country? These are just some of the questions we will consider as we familiarize ourselves with the great diversity of experiences of people who have grown up in America. We will read and discuss selections written by men and women, by urban, suburban, and rural Americans, by lower, working, middle, and upper class Americans, and by Asian Americans, African Americans, Native Americans, Latina/o, and European Americans. Throughout the course, we will explore how these writers write the “self” in literature. This course prepares students for college.

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English (British) Literature

23.0520001

S 12 English 9, 10, & 11

Extensive analysis of British literature, writing modes and genres; research project; and essential conventions for reading, writing, and speaking.

Contemporary Literature

23.0660001

S 12 English 9, 10 & 11 Contemporary Literature is a one-semester elective. The course is a study of modern topics and themes as they appear in multi-media formats. Students develop vocabulary and apply effective critical thinking strategies to a wide variety of film genres while learning about universal themes common in not only multi-media formats but classic texts as well. Students compare, contrast and evaluate film from varying genres and progressively incorporate writing, critical thinking, listening, oral presentation, and research skills to advance their ability to learn from a media source so prevalent in their lives.

Writer’s Workshop

23.0310001

S 11-12 English 9, 10, & 11

Writer’s Workshop is a one semester elective. The course is designed to develop and stretch students’ writing skills beyond the bounds of theoretical academic frame works. It offers opportunities for students to explore different writing genres: personal and commercial narrative, poetry/song lyrics, flash fiction, screen-play, and persuasive modes of discourse. The students will study different writers and their writing styles. The students will have opportunities to improve writing proficiency through a complete study of the components of solid writing: fluency, style, diction, mechanics, grammar, imaginative expressions, and details. The course allows students to utilize the writing process to write independently and collaboratively to improve their writing. This course is recommended for students who thoroughly enjoy the writing process.

Journalism I Newspaper

23.0320000

Y 9 -12 Application Study of newspaper journalism, production of school newspaper.

Journalism II Newspaper

23.0330000

Y 10-12 Newspaper I and Application

Advanced study of newspaper journalism, production of school newspaper.

Journalism III Newspaper

23.0350000

Y 11-12 Newspaper II and Application


Journalism IV Newspaper

23.0360000

Y 12 Newspaper III and Application


Journalism I Annual

23.0320007

Y 9-12 Application Study of photo journalism, production of school annual.

Journalism II Annual

23.0330007

Y 10-12 Annual I and Application

Advanced study of photo journalism, production of school annual.

Journalism III Annual

23.0350007

Y 11-12 Annual II and Application

Advanced study of photo journalism, production of school annual.

Journalism IV Annual

23.0360007

Y 12 Annual III and Application

Advanced study of photo journalism, production of annual.

Speech/Forensics I

23.0460001

S 9-12 None Introduction to research skills, public speaking, and methods of debate including Lincoln-Douglas techniques of argumentation.

Speech/Forensics II

23.0460002

S 10-12 Speech/Forensics I

Advanced research skills, public speaking, and methods of debate including Lincoln-Douglas techniques of argumentation


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MATHEMATICS Course Title Course

# Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

GSE Algebra I 27.0990000

Y 9 Placement Criteria Algebra I is the first course in a sequence of three required high school courses designed to ensure career and college readiness. The course represents a discrete study of algebra with correlated statistics applications.

GSE Algebra I Support

27.0997000

Y 9 None Elective that is a companion class to GSE Algebra I for students who need additional mathematics support

GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A Honors

27.0994040

Y 9 Placement Criteria Accelerated GSE Algebra I/Geometry A is the first in a sequence of mathematics courses designed to ensure that students are prepared to take higher‐level mathematics courses during their high school career, including Advanced Placement Calculus AB, Advanced Placement Calculus BC, and Advanced Placement Statistics.

GSE Geometry 27.0991000

Y 10 Placement Criteria Geometry is the second course in a sequence of three required high school courses designed to ensure career and college readiness. The course represents a discrete study of geometry with correlated statistics applications.

GSE Geometry Support

27.0998000

Y 10 None Elective that is a companion course to GSE Geometry for students who need additional support

GSE Geometry Honors

27.0991040

Y 9 Placement Criteria Course description is same as GSE Geometry. The distinction is that the course is only offered to students who are a year ahead in mathematics.

GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors

27.0995040

Y 9-10 Placement Criteria Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II is the second in a sequence of mathematics courses designed to ensure that students are prepared to take higher‐level mathematics courses during their high school career, including Advanced Placement Calculus AB, Advanced Placement Calculus BC, and Advanced Placement Statistics.

GSE Algebra II 27.0992000

Y 11 Placement Criteria Algebra II/Advanced Algebra is the culminating course in a sequence of three high school courses designed to ensure career and college readiness. It is designed to prepare students for fourth course options relevant to their career pursuits.

GSE Algebra II Support

27.0999000

Y 11 Placement Criteria Elective that is a companion course to GSE Algebra II for students who need additional support.


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MATHEMATICS Course Title Course

# Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

GSE Algebra II Honors

27.0992040

Y 10 Placement Criteria Course description is the same as GSE Algebra II. The distinction is that the course is only offered to students who are a year ahead in mathematics.

GSE Pre-Calculus 27.0974000

Y 12 Placement Criteria Pre-Calculus is a fourth mathematics course designed to prepare students for calculus and other college level mathematics courses.

GSE Pre-Calculus Honors

27.0974040

Y 11 Placement Criteria Course description is the same as GSE Pre-Calculus. The distinction is that the course if only offered to students who are a year ahead in mathematics.

GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors

27.0977040

Y 10-11 Placement Criteria Accelerated Pre-Calculus is the third in a sequence of mathematics courses designed to ensure that students are prepared to take higher‐level mathematics courses during their high school career, including Advanced Placement Calculus AB, Advanced Placement Calculus BC, and Advanced Placement Statistics.

Advanced Math Decision Making (AMDM)

27.0850000

Y 12 Placement Criteria More in-depth study of statistical information, summaries, and methods of designing and conducting statistical studies; voting processes, modeling of data, and basic financial decisions; use of network models for making informed decisions.


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MATHEMATICS – AP & MOWR Enrollment Course Title Course

# Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s) Major Topics

AP Calculus AB 27.0720010

Y 11 – 12 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsReal numbers and the Cartesian plane; review of functions, limits and their properties; derivatives, differentiation, and application; anti-derivatives and indefinite integration; area and definite integrals; integration by substitution; the Trapezoidal rule; logarithmic, exponential and other transcendental functions; and applications and methods of Integration

AP Calculus BC 27.0730010

Y 11 – 12 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsReview of functions, limits, and their properties; differentiation and integration; applications of differentiation; logarithmic, exponential, and other transcendental functions; applications of integration and integration techniques; improper integrals; and L’Hôpital’s Rule

AP Statistics 27.0740010

Y 11 – 12 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsIntroduction to statistics, descriptive statistics, probability; probability distributions and normal probability distributions; estimates and sample size; hypothesis testing; inferences from two samples; correlation and regression; multinomial experiments; analysis of variance; statistical process control; nonparametric statistics; and design and sampling

AP Computer Sci. A See information under Career Tech course section. Multivariable Calculus II/III (Ga Tech Distance Learning)

27.0710409

Y 12 AP Calculus (BC) Application to university

For information please contact Georgia Tech Admissions office by phone at (404) 894-4154 or by email at http://admiss.gatech.edu/dcp/


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NON-DEPARTMENTAL COURSES Course Title Course # Term Grade(

s) Prerequisite(s) Major Topics

Peer Facilitation (Teacher Assistant)

35.041000135.0410000

S Y

12 12

Teacher approval The Peer Facilitation course (Teacher’s Assistant) provides students with an opportunity to work with the school faculty in a leadership role. You will be responsible for providing one-on-one tutoring, homework assistance, and/or remediation to fellow students; and you may be asked to co-lead study skills/time management groups.

Peer Leadership 45.0590001

S 12 Advisor approval Office Aides (Peer Leaders) will have different experiences; Office Aides work in a variety of settings which may include the counseling department, assistant principal’s office, main office, attendance office, and media center. You will be expected to co-lead new student orientation/groups, conduct school tours, and shadow/assist in your designated location.


PERFORMING ARTS Course Title Course

# Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

Fundamentals of Theatre 1

52.0210001

S 9-12 None This semester introductory course is an exploration of theater as an artistic form that focuses on the appreciation and value of theater in society. It is a perfect place for beginning students to start learning about theater and is a prerequisite to several other theater courses.

Fundamentals of Theatre 2

52.022001 S 9-12 Fundamentals of Theater 1

This semester long companion course to Fundamentals of Theater I is an in depth exploration of theater as an artistic form that focuses on the appreciation and value of theater in society.

Acting 1 52.0610000

Y 10-12 Fundamentals of Theater 1

This is a yearlong introduction to acting class. Beginning actors and actresses will be exposed to several different performance styles and methods which will improve their performance skills. This course uses theater to encourage cooperative learning, team work, organization, and leadership skills. Theater’s forte is in the emotional arena, where participants are able to only express emotion in a safe environment, but more pertinently, able to learn how to calibrate their emotional responses to various stimuli. This class allows all students the opportunity to perform on a regular basis.

Acting 2 52.0620000

Y 10-12 Acting 1 This is a yearlong course delves further into the techniques of acting through the introduction of particular schools of thought associated with the control of voice and movement for effective character development. Using these techniques, the student then explores the style of realism and examines the artists associated with that movement and their methods of instruction. Through this framework the students begin to master specific period styles through research and implementation of the restrictions and demands found in specific style. The course culminates in a peer reviewed performance which offers the opportunities to audition, build, and critique theatrical productions in the classroom setting. This course is designed for any student wishing to hone their acting skills in an effort to broaden the range of possibilities for performance.

Musical Theatre 1 52.031000152.0310000

SY

9-12 Audition Musical Theatre I is a semester OR yearlong introductory class that establishes basic principles used in the process and production of modern theatre. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of musical theatre elements including musicality, movement, vocalization, artistry, acting, puppetry, and staging. The student discovers storyline and characters that exist in musicals, plays, and original pieces of drama. The student develops an understanding of performance techniques required for various roles and styles needed for specific performances and will gain experience in the creative process through active individual and group involvement.

Music Appreciation

53.0140001

S 9-12 None A survey of popular music from the middle ages to the present, this course includes music through the 20th century and into blues, jazz, rock, and pop.

Beginning Guitar 53.0841001

S 10-12 None This class for beginners focuses on the basic guitar techniques – acoustic.

Guitar 2 53.084100 S 10-12 Beg. guitar or The class is for students who have some guitar skills and focuses on acoustic guitar techniques –

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2 Audition acoustic Chorus 1 54.021100

0 Y 9 Audition Specific chorus classes (Madrigal, Mixed Chorus, Advanced Men’s, etc.) will be determined based

on student interest and proficiency, following auditions in the spring. After auditions, students will be placed in appropriate class.

Intermediate Chorus

54.0221000

Y 9-12 Audition These courses are offered for students who transfer to CHS with experience from middle school. Their middle school teacher must recommend them for the ensemble, based on their singing and sight signing skills. They perform a wide variety of music literature. No audition is required for this group-only a teacher recommendation from their previous choral director.


Term

Grade(s)

Prerequisite(s)

Major Topics

Advanced Women’s Chorus

54.0261000

Y 9-12 Audition These courses are offered to upper classmen with mature voices and sight singing skills. They sing difficult Women's, Men's and mixed literature, and have the opportunity to travel to festivals. Members of this class audition in the spring of the year, for the following fall classes. Students are added to classes as openings occur at the semester or following fall. Audition Required.

Advanced Mixed Chorus

54.0231000

Y 9-12 Audition This ensemble of upper classmen, represent the most select vocal musicians in the school. They audition each spring for the following fall. Each member auditions for Georgia All-State Chorus in the fall of the year, to measure their solo performance ability and skills in sight singing and tonal memory. The ensemble performs college level classical music and travels to compete at festivals. Audition Required.

Advanced Band II (Concert Band)

53.0382000

Y 9-12 Current Enrollment in Band or Audition

Non-auditioned band. Class will stress fundamentals of playing. Reading notation, tone production, rhythm, articulation, and intonation are some of the skills that will be strengthened. Weekly playing and written quizzes will be given. Instrument supplies and equipment are required. The band will perform two concerts a year. Opportunities to audition out of the class occur at the semester break.

Advanced Band III (Symphonic Band)

53.0383000


Placement determined by auditioned only. Audition tapes are due March 15, 2003. This band is for more advanced instrumentalists. Basic skills will be reviewed and reinforced. Weekly written quizzes will be given. Access to a recording device is required. Recorded musical excerpts are required. Audition for all-county band is expected. Brass and Woodwind ensembles may be formed from this group. Instrument supplies and equipment are required. The band will perform four concerts a year. Opportunities to audition out of the class occur at the semester break.

Advanced Band IV (Wind Ensemble)

53.0384000


Placement determined by auditioned only. Audition tapes are due March 15, 2003. This band is for very advanced instrumentalists. Basic skills will be reviewed and reinforced. Access to a recording device is required. Recorded musical excerpts are required. Members are expected to audition for All-State band. Audition for all-county band is required. Brass and Woodwind ensembles may be formed from this group. Symphonic orchestra winds will be seated from this group first. Instrument supplies and equipment are required. The band will perform five concerts a year. It is possible to be replaced by audition at the semester break

Percussion 1 (Fall Semester)

53.0761001

S 9-12 Current Enrollment in Band or Audition

All marching band percussionists are required to enroll in this class. Every day there will be sectional and ensemble rehearsal.

Percussion 2 (Spring Semester)

53.0761003

S 9-12 Current Enrollment in Band or Audition

Advanced Orchestra I (Concert Strings)

53.0581000

Y 9 Middle School Orchestra

This performing ensemble is designed for all students who would like to have a string experience. The emphasis of instruction is on developing basic technique at both the individual and group levels. To foster learning we will study basic musical theory, musical reading, ear training, ensemble technique, posture, hand position, and rehearsal etiquette. Rehearsals and performances held outside of class time are considered as gradable experiences for the course.

Advanced Orchestra II (Sinfonietta)

53.0582000

Y 9-12 Advanced Orchestra I or Audition

This performing ensemble is designed for those students who have 2 -3 years of string experience. The emphasis of instruction will be to develop sound performance technique. This ensemble will consist of strings only and will play repertoire of the various time periods in music history. During

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the preparation of this repertoire we will study performance technique, ear training, theory, posture, performance demeanor, and historical content. Prerequisite: Audition and POD

Advanced Orchestra III (Camerata)

53.0583000

Y 9-12 Audition This performing ensemble is designed for those students who have 4 or more years of string experience. The emphasis of instruction is on developing advanced technique at both the individual and group levels. To foster advanced learning we will continue our study of musical form, theory, ear training, ensemble repertoire, posture, positions, and full orchestra repertoire. Prerequisite: Audition and POD

Advanced Orchestra IV (Chamber Orchestra)

53.0584000

Y 9-12 Audition This performing ensemble is designed for those students with at least 5 years of string instruction. This ensemble may consist of strings, winds, and /or others as required by the orchestral repertoire. The emphasis of instruction will be to refine both personal and ensemble technique to better explore the richness of the orchestral tradition. Advanced study of musical technique, theory, form, posture, positions, history, and performance practice will be essential elements. Prerequisite: Audition and POD

Music Appreciation

53.0140001

S 9-12 None A survey of popular music from the middle ages to the present, this course includes music through the 20th century and into blues, jazz, rock, and pop.

AP Music Theory 53.0230010

Y 10-12 Application College Board topics for the AP Music Theory exam include terminology and notational skills, writing skills, visual analysis and aural skills, and advanced levels of understanding.


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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Course Title Course # Ter

m Grade(s)


General Health (Required course for graduation; typically taken 9th grade year)

17.0110001

S 9 None Wellness concepts, human sexuality, State ADAP requirements, CPR training, first aid procedures, safety practices, and responsibility for health decisions

Personal Fitness (required course for graduation)

36.0510001

S 10-12 None Personal fitness program, stress management, fitness games, nutrition, and weight training

Outdoor Education

36.0250001

S 11-12 None This course introduces various aspects of outdoor education including conservation, camping, backpacking, outdoor safety/survival, climbing, snow skiing, angling, and archery. Fundamentals learned in this course are applied during overnight weekend camping trips. Prerequisite: Juniors/Seniors ONLY and must be approved by the Health & Physical Education Department Chair.

Weight Training 36.0540000 (YR)36.0540001 (S1)36.0540002 (S2)

Y

S

S

9-12 None Introduction to weight training and conditioning introduces correct lifting form; individual weight training programs are designed according to individual abilities.

Advanced Weight Training

36.0640000 (YR)36.0640001 (S1)36.0640002 (S2)

Y 10-12 Weight Training Advance weight training is designed to teach highly motivated students advanced techniques in developing muscular strength and endurance, as well as aerobic conditioning. Students will strength train and condition their bodies by learning and performing various techniques including: power lifting, Olympic lifting, Cross-fit training, speed/agility training, resistance band training, and cardiovascular endurance/interval training through periodization and overload principles. Students will increase their flexibility by learning and performing a variety of static and dynamic stretches. Fitness testing will be conducted twice each semester.

Recreational Games

36.0270001

S 9-12 None Badminton, table tennis, bowling, pickle ball, bocce ball and tennis. Final exam may be scheduled at a local bowling lane.

General P.E. 36.0110001

S 9-12 None Flag football, basketball, soccer, team handball, volleyball, badminton, and softball

Body Sculpting (females only)

36.0560001

S 9-12 None Muscle tone, body composition, yoga and fitness goals


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SCIENCE Course Title Course # Ter

m Grade(s)


Biology 26.0120000

Y 9 Placement Criteria Biology is a two semester lab science course in which the student will develop scientific process skills and laboratory techniques, research skills, develop an understanding of the nature of biology, cellular biology, matter and energy relationships, and biochemistry, genetics the theory of evolution, the diversity of life (classification system), the human body, and ecology. This is a lab inclusive course with 25% of the time expected to be spent in the lab. An end of course test (EOC) in biology is administered second semester to assess the progress of the students in the course. This test counts as the final exam for second semester and is 20% of the final grade. This course is required for graduation

Biology Honors 26.0120040

Y 9 Placement Criteria Honors Biology is a lab science course designed for the advanced academic student who has the ability to critically analyze and apply biological concepts, the ability to gain information on the scientific processes through critical reading, and one who possesses strong organizational skills. This challenging course focuses on cytology, ecology, genetics, evolution, taxonomy, microbiology, botany, and zoology. Honors Biology students are required to complete an in-depth, individual literature review and research paper during the first semester. This is a lab inclusive course with 25% of the time expected to be spent in the lab.

AP Biology 26.2140010

Y 11-12 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course Descriptions Prerequisites: Successful completion of biology and chemistry. Application and teacher recommendation required.

Physical Science 40.0110000

Y 9-12 Placement Criteria This lab science course explores the physical aspects of the world. Topics covered include an understanding of the atom; nature, classification and naming of matter; characteristics and components of radioactivity; arrangements of the Periodic Table; phases of matter and molecular motion; properties of solutions; transformations and flow of energy; force, mass and motion; properties of waves; properties of electricity and magnetism. An end of course test (EOC) in physical science is administered second semester to assess the progress of the students in the course. This test counts as the final exam for second semester and is 20% of the final grade.

Physics 40.0810000

Y 11-12 Placement Criteria This lab science course provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills in physics. Physics extends the physical sciences to more abstract concepts including interactions of matter and energy, velocity, acceleration, forces, energy, momentum, thermodynamics, charge, electricity, magnetism, waves, light, optics, and subatomic physics. The subject is treated both conceptually and mathematically. Concepts are investigated through laboratory experiences and fieldwork designed for students to develop appropriate knowledge and skills in science as inquiry. This is a lab inclusive course with 25% of the time expected to be spent in the lab.

AP Physics 1 40.0830010

Y 11-12 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course Descriptions Prerequisites: Successful completion of biology and chemistry. Application and teacher recommendation required. It is recommended that Pre-Calculus Honors or a higher level math course be taken concurrently.

AP Physics C 40.0840010

Y 11-12 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsPrerequisites: Successful completion of biology and chemistry. Application and teacher recommendation required. It is recommended that the student take AP Physics B as their first year physics course and AP Calculus BC.

Chemistry 40.0510000

Y 10-12 Placement Criteria This lab science course covers topics including the nature of matter and its classifications; atomic theory and the characteristics of atoms; the effects the motion of atoms and molecules have in chemical and physical processes; the organization of the periodic table and how to use it to predict properties of elements; how atoms combine to make chemicals and then recombine in chemical

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reactions; factors that can affect chemical reactions; characteristics of acids, bases, and solutions; other topics as time allows. Chemistry students should have strong algebra and problem solving skills and a firm grasp of the scientific method and its application. This is a lab inclusive course with 25% of the time expected to be spent in the lab.


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Course Title Course # Term

Grade(s)


Honors Chemistry

40.0510040

Y 10-12 Placement Criteria This course is a lab science course. Skills needed for this course are the ability to apply past learning to new concepts; the demonstration of abstract and higher level thinking; the ability to perform algebraic manipulations easily; the ability to read critically; self-motivation; and experience in writing formal lab reports. Topics covered in this yearlong course are characteristics of science, the nature and classification of matter, stoichiometry, and conservation of matter, the atom, the atomic theory, the periodic table, and reaction rates. Honors Chemistry students are required to complete an in-depth, individual literature review during the first semester. This is a lab inclusive course with 25% of the time expected to be spent in the lab.

AP Chemistry 40.2530010

Y 11-12 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsPrerequisites: Successful completion of biology and chemistry. Application and teacher recommendation required.

Environmental Science

26.0611001

Y 11-12 Placement Criteria Environmental Science is a lab science course that integrates the study of many components of our environment, including the flow of energy and the cycling of matter, the interconnection of all life, the stability and change in ecosystems, conservation and resource allocation, and evaluation of human activity and technology. Instruction focuses on student data collection and analysis and interpretation of data gathered on global concepts. This is a lab inclusive course with 25% of the time expected to be spent in the lab.

AP Environmental Science

26.2620010

Y 11-12 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsPrerequisites: Three years of science including biology, chemistry, and physics or physical science honors. Application and teacher recommendation required.

Human Anatomy & Physiology Honors

27.0730040

Y 11–12 Placement CriteriaBiology and Chemistry

This yearlong lab science course is an in-depth study of the human body. Students investigate the systems of the body in detail. This course is valuable for students interested in allied health careers, psychology, and physical education. Students will be expected to dissect organs and possibly a larger vertebrate This is a lab inclusive course with 25% of the time expected to be spent in the lab. Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry

Earth Systems 40.0640000

Y 11-12 Placement Criteria Earth Systems is a lab science course designed to investigate the connections among Earth's systems through Earth's history. These systems - the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere - interact through time to produce the Earth's landscapes, ecology and resources. This course develops the explanations of phenomena fundamental to the sciences of geology and physical geography, including the early history of the Earth, plate tectonics, landform evolution, the Earth's geologic record, weather and climate, and the history of life on Earth. This is a lab inclusive course with 25% of the time expected to be spent in the lab.

Astronomy 40.0210000

Y 11-12 Placement Criteria This lab science course will provide the student with an introduction to the concepts of modern astronomy, the origin and history of the Universe and the formation of the Earth and the solar system. Students will compare the Earth's properties with those of the other planets and explore how the heavens have influenced human thought and action. The course gives a description of astronomical phenomena using the laws of physics. The course treats many standard topics including planets, stars, the Milky Way and other galaxies, black holes to more esoteric questions concerning the origin of the universe and its evolution and fate. Although largely descriptive, the course will occasionally require the use of sophomore-high level mathematics. Laboratory exercises include experiments in light properties, measurement of radiation from celestial sources, and observations at local observatories and/or planetariums. This is a lab inclusive course with 25% of the time expected to be spent in the lab.

Forensic Science 40.0930000

Y 11-12 Placement CriteriaChemistry

The Forensic Science curriculum is designed to build upon science concepts and to apply science to the investigation of crime scenes. It serves as a fourth year of science for graduation and may serve in selected Career Technology programs. Students will learn the scientific protocols for analyzing a crime scene, how to use chemical and physical separation methods to isolate and identify materials, how to analyze biological evidence and the criminal use of tools, including

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impressions from firearms, tool marks, arson, and explosive evidence. Prerequisite: ChemistryReturn to Table of Contents

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SOCIAL STUDIES Course Title Course # Ter

m Grade(s)


American Government & Civics

45.0570005 S 9 Placement Criteria This course focuses on the political structure and decision-making process in the United States at the national level. It will also address citizenship and help develop the students' problem-solving skills. The course will include specific facts, basic concepts, analytical questions and generalizations associated with the U.S. Constitution, federal government, democracy, politics, laws, international affairs, and rights and responsibilities of citizens. Students will be required to gain a working knowledge of the political system in the United States and to understand their role as active participants in the formation of public policy.

AP U.S. Government and Politics (year-long blocked course for 9th graders)

45.0520010 Y 9 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsApplication required.

AP Human Geography

45.0770010 Y 9 -12 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsApplication required.

World History 45.0830000 Y 10 Placement Criteria World History is a yearlong course that attempts to trace the development of civilization from the earliest to the modern day. Students will identify the basic elements of all civilizations and trace the transition from the ancient to the advanced. Students will gain knowledge of important geography skills, recognizing patterns and connections, and will practice critical thinking skills. A strong emphasis is placed on relating historical events to current conditions of the world. Throughout the school year students will gain a global perspective of the events that helped create the society they live in today.

AP World History 45.0811010 Y 10 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsApplication required.

U. S. History 45.0810000 Y 11 Placement Criteria This is a yearlong class organized chronologically but which also focuses on the themes of American democratic heritage, reform movements, and global interdependence. In the first semester, connections are made with enduring social, economic, and political issues in the context of the time period covering the settlement of North America through the early twentieth century. The semester includes an exploration of the development of and challenges to democracy as well as an analysis of national growth and reform. Second semester focuses on the emergence of the United States as a world power, involvement of the United States in the World Wars, the cold war, social change, and the role of the United States in the modern world.

AP U.S. History 45.0820010 Y 11 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsApplication required.

Economics 45.0610001 S 12 Placement Criteria Economics is a one semester senior course that is required for graduation. The course is a survey of the U.S. economic system covering units on Fundamentals, Microeconomic, Macroeconomic, International and Personal Finance concepts. Included in the course is a comparison of economic models and graphic analysis. The goal of the course is to prepare the students to be effective business people, employees and consumers

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AP Macro Economics

45.0620011 S 12 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsApplication required.


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Course Title Course # Term

Grade(s)


AP Micro Economics S 12 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course Descriptions

Application required.

Sociology 45.0310003 S 11-12 Placement Criteria Sociology is the scientific study of human social interaction. Students will use current readings and class discussions to explore such topics as social groups; social institutions-family, education, religion, economy and government; social stratification and inequality; deviance; collective behavior and social change. Prerequisite: Juniors/Seniors

AP Comparative Gov. & Politics (semester-long for upper-classmen only)

45.0530011 S 10-12 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsApplication required.

AP Psychology 45.0160010 Y 11-12 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsApplication required.


TALENTED AND GIFTED (TAG) Course Title Course # Ter

m Grade(s)


Directed Study (S1)Directed Study (S2)

70.2320001 70.2320002

S 9-12 Approval of TAG teacher Students must have a signed Directed Study sheet. Please obtain the form from the TAG Office.

This course allows TAG students to develop their own course of study. Students plan the content of the course, projects to be produced, and the methods of evaluation to be used. Each course of study must include a minimum of twelve gradable experiences. Students work with a TAG teacher who directs their study. Prerequisites: Students must complete an application and have it approved by the department prior to the quarter in which the Directed Study is being requested. The deadline for approval is midterm of the previous quarter

Gifted Career Internship (S1)

Gifted Career Internship (S2)

70.2210001

70.2210002

S 11-12 11-12

Approval of TAG teacher TAG Seminar “HIRE ME”

This course provides an on-site, mentor study opportunity for TAG students with a career interest in fields such as accounting, advertising, architecture, banking, engineering, journalism, law, medicine, Veterinary medicine, etc. Students are placed with a professional in their field of choice to earn course credit. Students are enrolled in an Internship class typically 1st or 7th period. Students must have their own transportation to job sites. TAG internships are unpaid.


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WORLD LANGUAGES Course Title Course # Term Grade(

s) Prerequisite(s) Major Topics

Chinese 1 62.0110000

Y 9-12 Placement Criteria Beginning level Chinese is designed to introduce students to the Chinese language and the culture of Chinese-speaking people. Students will use the four language skills; listening, speaking, reading and writing to attain proficiency and the ability to communicate in Chinese. Major topics include: introduction to Chinese characters and pronunciation; greetings, family & friends; numbers, telling time & calendar dates; school information & daily routines; foods & clothing; holidays & festivals; Chinese culture.

Chinese 2 62.0120000

Y 9-12 Placement Criteria Chinese II emphasizes oral fluency and expects distinct growth in vocabulary and sentence patterns for functional use. Major topics include: Chinese pronunciation and introduction to Chinese characters; family & friends, city/transportation; school information & daily routines; invitation & visiting; weather & seasons; making purchases; eating at restaurants and home, ordering a meal; holidays & festivals; Chinese culture.

Chinese 2 Honors 62.0120040

Y 9-12 Placement Criteria Chinese II Honors emphasizes oral fluency and expects distinct growth in vocabulary and sentence patterns for functional use at an accelerated pace. Major topics include: Chinese pronunciation and introduction to Chinese characters; family & friends, city/ transportation; school information & daily routines; health checkups and hospital; weather & seasons; making purchases; ordering a meal; holidays & festivals; Chinese culture.

Chinese 3 62.0130000

Y 10-12 Placement Criteria Chinese III emphasizes advanced structures of the language through a thorough practice in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Major topics include: Chinese characters & pronunciation; time & weather; family & friends/relationships; food & restaurants; money & shopping; school & education; daily & leisure-time activities; service & repairs; clothing & personal appearance; transportation; vacation & travel; Chinese culture.


Y 10-12 Placement Criteria Chinese III Honors emphasizes advanced structures of the language through a thorough practice in reading, writing, speaking and listening, at an accelerated pace. Major topics include: Chinese characters & pronunciation; time & weather; family & friends/relationships; food & restaurants; money & shopping; school & education; daily & leisure-time activities; service & repairs; clothing & personal appearance; transportation; vacation & travel; Chinese culture.


Y 11-12 Placement Criteria Chinese IV Honors is conducted entirely in Chinese and emphasizes a high level of facility of advanced structures of the language through intensive, fast-paced practice in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Skills will be demonstrated and assessed via a variety of activities including, but not limited to, essays, skits, projects, web activities and video/audio recordings. This course is geared to prepare students for the rigors of the AP Chinese Language course. Major topics include: Chinese culture and perspective; daily life of Chinese teenagers; hobbies & personal events; sites of interests & entertainment; Chinese society; geography & population; the generation gap; travel, climate & transportation; holidays; current events; children’s literary themes; visual arts; literary selections.

AP Chinese Language and Culture

62.0196010

Y 11-12 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsApplication required.

French 1 60.0110000

Y 9-12 Placement Criteria Sound systems, French alphabet, familiar words and phrases, greetings, family and friends, numbers and time, dates, weather/seasons, food/meals, city life, shopping, leisure, and culture

French 2 60.0120000

Y 9-12 Placement Criteria School and class routines, family and relations, self and daily routines, clothing, body parts, shopping, money, banking, directions, community sites, food, meals, transportation, holidays, vacations

French 2 Honors 60.0120040

Y 9-12 Placement Criteria In-depth study of all topics in French 2 with heavy emphasis on listening and speaking proficiency with additional authentic francophone sources; beginning preparation for AP French

French 3 60.0130000

Y 10-12 Placement Criteria Daily routines, family relations, history, geography, travel, accommodations, festivals, leisure time, food, current events, careers, aspects of art and literature

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Y 10-12 Placement Criteria In-depth study of all topics in French 3 with heavy emphasis on listening and speaking proficiency with additional authentic francophone sources; continuing preparation for AP French


Y 11-12 Placement Criteria Intense development of communicative, cultural, and advanced grammatical competence; final preparation for AP French; near-exclusive use of French in class

AP French Language and Culture

60.0170010

Y 11,12 Placement Criteria College Board AP Course DescriptionsApplication required.


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Spanish 1 60.0710000

Y 9-12 Placement Criteria Numbers, weather, colors, celebrations, family, routines, self, school, clothing, shopping, food, transportation, body parts, health/emotions, animals, leisure time, sports, geography

Spanish 2 60.0720000

Y 9-12 Placement Criteria Leisure time, travel, food/restaurants, fine arts, news, childhood experiences, family, celebrations, daily routines, beach, chores, and health; Spanish-speaking countries and Latino culture in the U.S.

Spanish 2 Honors 60.0720040

Y 9-12 Placement Criteria In-depth study of all topics in Spanish 2 with heavy emphasis on listening and speaking proficiency with additional authentic Spanish-language sources; beginning preparation for AP Spanish

Spanish 3 60.0730000

Y 10-12 Placement Criteria Vacations and hobbies, health and diet, urban life and culture, music, geography and politics, clothing, celebrations, household, environment, occupations, and fashion; Spanish-speaking countries and Latino culture in the U.S.


Y 10-12 Placement Criteria In-depth study of all topics in Spanish 3 with heavy emphasis on listening and speaking proficiency with additional authentic Spanish-language sources; continuing preparation for AP Spanish


Y 11-12 Placement Criteria Intense development of communicative, cultural, and advanced grammatical competence; final preparation for AP Spanish; near-exclusive use of Spanish in class

Spanish AP Language and Culture

60.0770010



Y 12 Placement Criteria In-depth reading, writing, speaking, and listening on themes of global challenges, science and technology, contemporary life, families and communities, identities, and beauty; includes independent project; exclusive use of Spanish in class

Latin I 61.0410000

Y 9-12 Placement Criteria Latin pronunciation, vocabulary and derivatives; basic grammar, reading, mythology; Roman history, culture, and art; Pompeii; Alexandria; Roman Britain

Latin 2 61.0420000

Y 10-12 Placement Criteria Further study of pronunciation, vocabulary, derivatives; Latin grammar, reading, mythology; Roman history and culture – Roman Britain, Roman military, building and engineering, entertainment, society, the city of Rome, the Roman forum

Latin 2 Honors 61.0420040

Y 10-12 Placement Criteria In-depth study of all topics in Latin 2; in addition, literary analysis of texts from original Roman


Y 11-12 Placement Criteria Further study of the Latin language, including grammar, vocabulary, and literature. Students also study Roman history, culture, mythology, and religion by reading original ancient texts.


Y 11-12 Placement Criteria Further study of the Latin language and ancient Roman culture, including grammar, vocabulary, derivatives, literature, history, and culture. Students will survey authentic Latin texts including Livy, Horace, Catullus, Ovid, Vergil, and Caesar.

AP Latin 61.0480010



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High School Math Placement Guidelines for 2016-2017 School YearCurrent Grade

LevelStudent’s Current Course Students Current Performance Next Year Placement Course

Number

Grade 8

Math 8 On-Level Semester 1 Average < 70% OR Summative Unit AssessmentAverage <70%

GSE Algebra I withGSE Algebra I Support

27.099000027.0997000

Semester 1 Average ≥ 70% OR Summative Unit AssessmentAverage >70% GSE Algebra I 27.0990000

Grade 7 Georgia Milestones Math Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1Average ≥ 80% OR Unit Assessment Average ≥ 80% GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A Honors 27.0994040

Math 8 Advanced Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Summative Assessment Average < 70% GSE Algebra I 27.0990000

Grade 7 Georgia Milestones Math Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average is ≥ 80% OR Summative Assessment Average is ≥ 80% GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A Honors 27.0994040

GSE Algebra I Honors Semester 1 Average is < 70% GSE Algebra I 27.0990000Semester 1 Average is ≥ 70% GSE Geometry Honors 27.0991040Grade 7 Georgia Milestones Math Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average is ≥ 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average is ≥ 80% GSE Geometry Honors

OrVirtual GSE Geometry Semester 1 in summerwithGSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors

27.0991040Or

27.3991001 or27.3991003

with27.0995040

GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A Honors Semester 1 Average is < 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average is < 70% GSE Geometry Honors 27.0991040

Grade 7 Georgia Milestones Math Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1Average is ≥ 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average is ≥ 70% GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors 27.0995040

Grade 9

GSE Algebra I Semester 1 Average <70% OR Summative Assessment Average<70%

GSE Geometry withGSE Geometry Support

27.099100027.0998000

Semester 1 Average ≥ 70% OR Summative Unit AssessmentAverage >70% GSE Geometry 27.0991000

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% OR Summative Assessment Average ≥80%

GSE GeometryOrVirtual GSE Geometry Semester 1 in summerwithGSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors next year

27.0991000Or

27.3991001 or27.3991003

with27.0995040

GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A Honors Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Summative Assessment Average < 70% GSE Geometry 27.0991000

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% OR Summative Assessment Average ≥70% GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors 27.0995040

GSE Geometry Honors Semester 1 Average > 70% GSE Algebra II Honors 27.0992040

GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Summative Assessment Average is < 70% GSE Pre-Calculus Honors 27.0974040

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Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% OR Summative Assessment Average is ≥70% GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors 27.0977040

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LevelStudent’s Current Course Students Current Performance Next Year Placement Course Number

Grade 10

GSE Geometry

Semester 1 Average <70% OR Summative Assessment Average is < 70%

GSE Algebra II withGSE Algebra II Support

27.099200027.0999000

Semester 1 Average ≥ 70% GSE Algebra II 27.0992000

GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors

Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Summative Assessment Averageis < 70% GSE Pre-Calculus 27.0974000

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% OR Summative Assessment Averageis ≥ 70% GSE Pre-Calculus Honors 27.0974040

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% OR Summative Assessment Averageis ≥ 80%

GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus HonorsOrVirtual GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors in summerwithAP Calculus AB next year

27.0977040Or

27.3977040with

27.0720010

GSE Algebra II Honors

Semester 1 Average ≥ 70% GSE Pre-Calculus Honors 27.0974040

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% OR Summative Assessment Average is ≥ 80%

GSE Pre-Calculus HonorsOrVirtual GSE Pre-Calculus in summerwithAP Calculus AB next year

27.0974040Or

27.3974000with

27.0720010


Semester 1 Average is <80% OR Summative Assessment Average is<70%

Advanced Mathematical Decision Making or Mathematics of Industry and Government or AP Statistics orAP Calculus AB

27.085000027.086000027.074001027.0720010

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 80% OR Summative Assessment Average is≥ 70%

Advanced Mathematical Decision Making or AP Statistics orAP Calculus AB

27.085000027.074001027.0720010


AP Statistics or AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC

27.074001027.072001027.0730010

Identification through AP PotentialAP Statistics or AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC

27.074001027.072001027.0730010

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LevelStudent’s Current Course Students Current Performance Next Year Placement Course Number

Grade 11

GSE Algebra II

Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Summative Assessment Average is<70%

GAVS Mathematics of Finance orAdvanced Mathematical Decision Making or Mathematics of Industry and Government or GSE Pre-Calculus

27.387000027.085000027.086000027.0974000

Semester Average is ≥ 80% OR Summative Assessment Average isAdvanced Mathematical Decision Making or 27.0850000Mathematics of Industry and Government or 27.0860000

≥ 70% GSE Pre-Calculus or 27.0974000AP Statistics 27.0740010

Semester Average is ≥ 90% OR Summative Assessment Average is≥ 90%

GSE Pre-Calculus 27.0974000OrVirtual GSE Pre-Calculus in summerwith

Or27.3974000

withAP Calculus AB next year 27.0720010


Semester 1 Average is <80% OR Summative Assessment Average isAdvanced Mathematical Decision Making or 27.0850000Mathematics of Industry and Government or 27.0860000

<70% AP Statistics or 27.0740010AP Calculus AB 27.0720010

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 80% OR Summative Assessment Average AP Statistics or 27.0740010is ≥ 70% AP Calculus AB 27.0720010


AP Statistics or AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC

27.074001027.072001027.0730010

Identification through AP PotentialAP Statistics or 27.0740010AP Calculus AB or 27.0720010AP Calculus BC 27.0730010

GSE Pre-Calculus Honors

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 70%

Advanced Mathematical Decision Making or Mathematics of Industry and Government or AP Statistics orAP Calculus AB

27.085000027.086000027.074001027.0720010

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 80% OR Summative Assessment Average AP Statistics or 27.0740010is ≥ 80% AP Calculus AB 27.0720010

Identification through AP Potential AP Statistics or AP Calculus AB

27.074001027.0720010

AP Statistics Semester 1 Average is ≥ 70%

Advanced Mathematical Decision Making or Mathematics of Industry and Government or GSE Pre-Calculus (for 1st time) orAP Calculus AB

27.085000027.086000027.097400027.0720010

AP Calculus ABAnticipated completion of course AP Statistics

AP Calculus BC27.074001027.0730010

AP Calculus BC Meets MOWR or ACCEL guidelines Multivariable Calculus/GA Tech Calculus 27.0770000

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High School ELA Placement Guidelines for 2016-2017 School Year

Current GradeLevel Student's Current Course

Student's Current Performance Next Year Placement CourseNumber

Grade 8

Language Arts 8 On-LevelSemester 1 Average is < 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 1 or 2 9th Grade Literature/Comp 23.0610000

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 80% AND Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Level 3 or 4 9th Grade Literature Honors 23.0610040

Language Arts 8 Advanced

Semester 1 Average is < 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 1 or 2 9th Grade Literature/Comp 23.0610000

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% AND Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Level 3 or 4 9th Grade Literature Honors 23.0610040

TAG Language Arts 8

Semester 1 Average is < 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 1 or 2 9th Grade Literature/Comp 23.0610000

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% AND Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Level 3 or 4 9th Grade Literature Honors TAG Service 23.2610040

Grade 9

9th Grade Literature/Comp On-Level

Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 8 ELA Level 1 or 210th Grade Literature/Comp On-Level 23.0620000

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% AND Georgia Milestones Grade 8 Level 3 or 4th

Honors 23.0620040

9th Grade Literature/Comp Honors

Semester 1 Average is < 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 8 ELA Level 1 or 2 10th Grade Literature/Comp On-Level 23.0620000

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% AND Georgia Milestones Grade 8 Level 3 or 4 10th Grade Literature/Comp Honors 23.0620040

Grade 10

10th Grade Literature/Comp On-Level

Semester 1 Average <80% 11th Grade Am Literature/Comp On-Level 23.0510000

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% 11th Grade Am Literature/Comp Honors 23.0510040

Identification through AP Potential AP English Language and Composition/American Lit. 23.0530010

10th Grade Literature/Comp Honors

Semester 1 Average is < 80% 11th Grade Am Literature/Comp On-Level 23.0510000

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% ORIdentification through AP Potential

11th Grade Am Literature/Comp HonorsORAP English Language and Composition/American Lit.

23.0510040OR

23.0530010

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Grade 11th

On-Level Semester 1 Average <80%

World Literature & Composition (one semester) & Multicultural Literature & Composition (one semester); OR World Literature & Composition (one semester) & English Literature & Composition (one semester)

World Lit 23.0630001

Multi Lit23.0670001

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Eng Lit/Comp23.0520001


World Literature & Composition (one semester) & Multicultural Literature & Composition (one semester); OR World Literature & Composition (one semester) & English Literature & Composition (one semester); OR AP Literature and Composition (year-long)

World Lit23.0630001

Multi Lit23.0670001

Eng Lit/Comp

23.0520001AP

Meets MOWR guidelines College English – MOWR (two semesters) 23.0630430

11th Grade Am Literature/Comp Honors

Semester 1 Average is < 80%

World Literature & Composition (one semester) & Multicultural Literature & Composition (one semester); OR World Literature & Composition (one semester) & English Literature & Composition (one semester); OR College English – MOWR (two semesters)


Multi Lit 23.0670001

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% Identification through AP Potential

AP Literature and Composition (year-long) AP Lit/Comp 23.0650010


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AP English Language and Composition/American Lit.

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 70%

World Literature & Composition (one semester) & Multicultural Literature & Composition (one semester); OR World Literature & Composition (one semester) & English Literature & Composition (one semester); OR AP Literature and Composition (year-long)


Multi Lit23.0670001

Eng Lit/Comp23.0520001AP Lit/Comp


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High School Science Placement Guidelines for 2016-2017 School Year



Grade 8

Science of the Physical World On-Level

Semester 1 Average is < 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70%Biology ORPhysical Science

26.0120000Or

40.0110000

Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Science Level 3 or 4 ANDSemester 1 Average is ≥ 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average ≥ 80%

Biology Honors OR

Physical Science Honors

26.0120040TAG Service 26.2120040

Or 40.0110040

Science of the Physical World Advanced

Semester 1 Average is < 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70%Biology ORPhysical Science

26.0120000Or

40.0110000

Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Science Level 3 or 4 ANDSemester 1 Average ≥ 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average ≥ 80%

Biology Honors OR

Physical Science Honors

26.0120040TAG Service26.2120040

Or 40.0110040

High School Physical Science

Semester 1 Average is < 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Biology 26.0120000

Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Science Level 3 or 4 ANDSemester 1 Average ≥ 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average ≥ 80% Biology Honors

26.0120040TAG Service 26.2120040

High School Physical Science Honors

Semester 1 Average is < 80% OR Unit Summative Assessment Average < 70% Biology 26.0120000

Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Science Level 3 or 4 ANDSemester 1 Average ≥ 80% OR Unit Assessment Average ≥ 70% Biology Honors

26.0120040TAG Service 26.2120040

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Grade 9

Physical ScienceSemester 1 Average is < 80% AND/OR < 80% in GSE Algebra I Biology 26.0120000

Georgia Milestones Grade 8 Science Level 3 or 4 ANDSemester 1 Average is ≥ 80% AND ≥ 80% in GSE Algebra I Biology Honors 26.0120040

Physical Science HonorsSemester 1 Average is < 80% AND/OR < 80% in GSE Algebra I Biology 26.0120000

Georgia Milestones Grade 8 Science Level 3 or 4 ANDSemester 1 Average is ≥ 80% AND ≥ 80% in GSE Algebra I Biology Honors 26.0120040

Biology

Semester 1 Average is < 80% AND/OR < 80% in GSE Algebra IPhysical Science ORChemistry (if on track mathematically to take physics)

40.0110000

40.0510000

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 80% AND ≥ 80% in GSE Algebra IPhysical Science HonorsORChemistry Honors

40.0110040

40.0510040Semester 1 Average is < 80% AND < 80% in GSE Geometry. Student is on track mathematically to take physics. Chemistry 40.0510000

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 80% AND GSE Geometry Average ≥ 80%. Student is on track mathematically to take physics. Honors Chemistry 40.0510040

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Honors Biology

Semester 1 Average is < 80% AND < 80% GSE Geometry. Student is on track mathematically to take physics. Chemistry 40.0510000

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 80% AND GSE Geometry Average ≥ 80%. Student is on track mathematically to take physics. Honors Chemistry 40.0510040

Physical Science

Semester 1 Average is < 80% AND < 80% GSE Geometry Average.

Earth SystemsOREnvironmental ScienceORChemistry

40.0640000Or

26.0611000Or

40.0510000

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 80% AND GSE Geometry Average ≥ 80% ORIdentification through AP Potential

Honors ChemistryORAP Environmental Science

40.0510040Or

26.0620010

Honors Physical Science

Semester 1 Average is < 80% AND < 80% GSE Geometry Average.

Earth SystemsOREnvironmental ScienceORChemistry

40.0640000Or

26.0611000Or

40.0510000

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 80% AND GSE Geometry Average ≥ 80% ORIdentification through AP Potential

Honors ChemistryORAP Environmental Science

40.0510040Or

26.0620010

Semester 1 Average is < 80% AND < 80% GSE Geometry Average. Chemistry 40.0510000

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Grade 10

BiologySemester 1 Average is ≥ 80% AND GSE Geometry Average ≥ 80%. Honors Chemistry 40.0510040

Honors BiologySemester 1 Average is < 80% AND < 80% GSE Geometry Average. Chemistry 40.0510000

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 80% AND GSE Geometry Average ≥ 80%. Honors Chemistry 40.0510040

Chemistry

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 70% AND enrolling in GSE Pre-Calculus Physics 40.0810000

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 70% AND enrolling in GSE Algebra II ORIdentification through AP Potential

Earth SystemsOREnvironmental ScienceORAP Environmental ScienceORPhysics

40.0640000Or

26.0611000Or

26.0620010Or

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Honors Chemistry

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 70% AND enrolling in GSE Pre-CalculusPhysics

40.0810000

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 70% AND enrolling in GSE Algebra II ORIdentification through AP Potential

Earth SystemsOREnvironmental ScienceORAP Environmental ScienceORPhysics

40.0640000Or

26.0611000Or

26.0620010Or

40.0810000

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 80% AND enrolling in GSE Pre-Calculus ORIdentification through AP Potential

AP Science (AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics 1, APPhysics 2, AP Physics C requires enrollment in Calculus) *AP Course

Physics

Semester 1 Average is ≥ 80% AND GSE Pre-Calculus Average ≥ 80% ORIdentification through AP Potential AP Science Course

*AP Course

Semester 1 Average is < 80% AND < 80% GSE Pre-Calculus.

Earth Systems 40.0640000OR OrEnvironmental Science 26.0611000OR OrAstronomy 40.0210000OR Or

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Grade 11

Human Anatomy/Physiology 26.0730000

Environmental Science, APEnvironmental Science, Earth Systems, Chemistry, Honors

Chemistry

Anticipated completion of course and enrollment in a 4th year mathPhysics 40.0810000

AP Science Course Semester 1 Average is ≥ 80% AND GSE Pre-Calculus Average ≥ 80% ORIdentification through AP Potential

AP Science Course *AP CourseOR OrEarth Systems 40.0640000OREnvironmental ScienceOR

Or26.0611000

OrAstronomy 40.0210000OR OrHuman Anatomy/Physiology 26.0730000

*AP Science Courses

AP Biology: 26.0140010AP Environmental Science: 26.0620010 AP Chemistry: 40.0530010AP Physics Part 1: 40.0831010AP Physics C Mechanics: 40.0841010 (with enrollment in Calculus)AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism: 40.0842010 (with enrollment in Calculus)

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High School Social Studies Placement Guidelines for 2016-2017 School YearCurrent Grade

Level Student's Current CourseStudent's Current Performance Next Year Placement Course

Number

Grade 8

Georgia Studies 8

Anticipated promotion to Grade 9 American Government/Civics 45.0570001

Semester 1 Average ≥ 90% OR Unit Assessment Average ≥ 90% AND Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Social Studies Level 3 or 4

Equivalent 9th grade AP course, e.g. AP Government/Civics OR AP Human Geography

AP Gov 45.0520010

AP HuG 45.0770010

TAG Georgia Studies 8

Anticipated promotion to Grade 9 American Government/Civics 45.0570001

Semester 1 Average ≥ 90% OR Unit Assessment Average ≥ 90% AND Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Social Studies Level 3 or 4

Equivalent 9th grade AP course, e.g. AP Government/Civics OR AP Human Geography

AP Gov45.2520010

AP HuG45.2770010

Grade 9

American GovernmentSemester 1 Average ≤80% World History 45.0830000

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% OR Unit Assessment Average ≥ 80% ORIdentification through AP Potential AP World History 45.0811010

AP American Government Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% OR Unit Assessment Average ≥ 70% ORIdentification through AP Potential AP World History 45.0811010

AP Human Geography Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% OR Unit Assessment Average ≥ 70% ORIdentification through AP Potential AP World History 45.0811010

Grade 10

World HistorySemester 1 Average ≤ 80% US History 45.0810000

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% OR Unit Assessment Average ≥ 80% ORIdentification through AP Potential AP US History 45.0820010

AP World HistorySemester 1 Average is < 80% OR Unit Summative Assessment Average < 70% US History 45.0810000Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% OR Unit Assessment Average ≥ 70% ORIdentification through AP Potential AP US History 45.0820010

Grade 11

US History

Semester 1 Average ≤ 80% Economics 45.0610001

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% OR Unit Assessment Average ≥ 80% ORIdentification through AP Potential

AP Macro Economics ORAP Micro Economics

45.0620011OR

45.0630011

AP US History

Semester 1 Average is < 80% OR Unit Summative Assessment Average < 70% Economics 45.0610001

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% OR Unit Assessment Average ≥ 70% ORIdentification through AP Potential

AP Macro Economics ORAP Micro Economics

45.0620011OR

45.0630011

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High School World Language Placement Guidelines for 2016-2017 School YearCurrent Grade


Number

Grade 8

Grade 8 Beginning or Continuous WL Course or No

WL Course

Average < 70% for either of the two semesters ORNo World Language Course

Level 1 WL Course

Chinese62.0110000

French60.0110000

Latin61.0410000

Spanish60.0710000

Grade 8 Continuous WL Course

Semester 1 Average < 80% Level 2 WL Course

Chinese62.0120000

French60.0120000

Latin 61.0420000

Spanish60.0720000

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% Level 2 Honors WL Course

Chinese62.0120040

French60.0120040

Latin61.0420040

Spanish60.0720040

Grades 9-11Level 1 WL Semester 1 Average < 80% Level 2 WL Course

Chinese 62.0120000

French60.0120000

Latin 61.0420000

Spanish60.0720000

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Student's Current CourseStudent's Current Performance Next Year Placement Course

Number


Chinese62.0120040

French60.0120040

Latin61.0420040

Spanish60.0720040

Level 2 WL


Chinese62.0130000

French60.0130000

Latin61.0430000

Spanish60.0730000


Chinese62.0130040

French 60.0130040

Latin61.0430040

Spanish 60.0730040

Level 2 Honors WL

Semester 1 Average < 80%Level 3 WL Course

Chinese62.0130000

French60.0130000

Latin61.0430000

Spanish60.0730000

Semester 1 Average ≥ 80% Level Honors 3 WL Course

Chinese62.0130040

French60.0130040

Latin61.0430040

Spanish60.0730040


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Student's Current CourseStudent's Current Performance Next Year Placement Course

Number

Level 3 WL

Semester 1 Average < 80%

Level 4 WL Course

Chinese 62.0140000

French60.0140000

Latin 61.0440000

Spanish60.0740000


Level 4 Honors WL Course ORAP Language Course

Chinese62.0140040

French60.0140040

Latin61.0440040

Spanish60.0740040AP Course*

Level 3 Honors WL

Semester 1 Average < 80%

Level 4 WL Course

Chinese 62.0140000

French60.0140000

Latin61.0440000

Spanish60.0740000



Chinese62.0140040

French60.0140040

Latin61.0440040

Spanish60.0740040AP Course*


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Number

Level 4 WL


Chinese 62.0150000

French 60.0150000

Latin61.0450000

Spanish 60.0750000



Chinese62.01500040

French60.0150040

Latin61.0450040

Spanish60.0750040

Level 4 Honors WL


Chinese 62.0150000

French60.0150000

Latin61.0450000

Spanish60.0750000



Chinese62.01500040

French60.0150040

German61.0150040

Japanese 62.0350040

Latin61.0450040

Spanish60.0750040

*AP Language CourseAP Chinese Language: 62.0196010AP French Language: 60.0170010 AP Latin: 61.0480010AP Spanish Language: 60.0770010


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