WINTERSET HIGH SCHOOL

“HOME OF THE WINTERSET HUSKIES”

2018-2019

Career and Educational Course Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

01-2017

Letter to Parents ...........................................1 District Mission ............................................2 Bridges Mission ............................................3 Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Multicultural Nonsexist Guidelines .............3 Homeless Children and Youth ....................4

PLANNING HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

Graduation Requirements ...........................5 College and Career Planning .......................6 College Entrance and Scholarship Exam ....6 Admission to Iowa Regent Universities ......7 High School Course Requirements .............8 NCAA Freshman-Eligibility Standards .....10 Tentative 4-Year High School Plan ...........12

POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

Academic Letters .......................................15 Advanced Placement Program ..................15 ALEKS .......................................................15 Bridges High School ..................................16 Career and Technical Education ...............16 CLEP Tests ................................................16 Core Courses ..............................................16 Correspondence Credit ..............................17 Course Load Recommendation .................17 Credit/Units ..............................................17 Driver Education Registration ...................17 Early Graduation .......................................18 Early Release/Check Out Privileges .........18 Elective Course Offerings ..........................18 Failed Courses ............................................19 Fine Arts .....................................................19 Foreign Exchange Student Graduation Requirements .............................................19 Foreign Language ......................................19 Grading ......................................................20 Graduation Requirements & Graduation ..20 Homework Policy .......................................21 Incomplete Policy .......................................21 Learning Seminar ......................................21 Madison County Career Academy ............21 Opt Out Rules and Terms .........................22 Pass/Fail .....................................................22 Prerequisites ...............................................22

Project Lead the Way.................................23 Repeating a Class .......................................23 Report Cards .............................................23 Required Courses .......................................23 Schedule Changes ......................................24 Senior Year Plus Programs ........................24 Special Education Program & Services .....26 Support Services ........................................26

CURRICULUM OFFERINGS

Language Arts Department .......................27 Mathematics Department ..........................33 Science Department ...................................37 Social Studies Department .........................40 Physical Education Department ................44 Health Department ....................................44 Foreign Language Department ..................46 Career and Technical Education ...............48 Agricultural Technology Education ..........48 Business and Technology Department ......50 Family and Consumer Science Dept. ........54 Health Services Programs of Study ............59 Industrial Technology Department ...........64 Multi-Occupations Cooperative and Career Education .......................................72 Art Department ..........................................74 Instrumental and Vocal Music Depart ......79 Talented and Gifted ...................................81 Teaching and Learning Department .........82 Madison County Career Academy ............84

CAREER PATHWAYS AND PLANNING

CTE and Academy Alignment with Career Clusters .......................................................90 EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL ..................................................93 EDUCATION PLAN ..............................95

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LETTER TO PARENT/GUARDIAN ________________________________________ We are asking that all students discuss with their parent/guardian this Career & Educational Course Guide, which is first provided to students in eighth grade. Every year thereafter, a supplemental sheet with current changes is provided to students in grades nine through twelve. We hope through effective communication between home and school, we may best help your son or daughter. Each student has been involved in a group orientation for course registration. Also, students and parents have the opportunity for an individual planning session with a school counselor to review the Career Portfolio. Each 8th grader will develop a tentative four-year plan of courses and activities for high school. The school counseling department encourages students to plan a schedule according to career and educational goals. This is especially important as most students seek post high school training. If students do not plan ahead, they may not be prepared for post high school classes, which proceed more rapidly and may be taught in larger sections than in high school. Also, while a student who has not planned ahead remedies deficiencies in college, other students are using the same time to strengthen majors and to pursue additional courses in their career fields. Students who complete a tentative four-year plan will find their high school years more satisfying and rewarding. Each year students will review course selections and make adjustments as career and educational goals become more refined or change. Please keep this Career & Educational Course Guide for future reference. Additional copies are available in the School Counseling Center and the guide is available on-line through the school’s website. The school counselors are always available to discuss your son or daughter’s high school plans, including post graduation options. Thank you for partnering with us to provide the best education possible for your child. School Counseling Department

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DISTRICT MISSION/VISION STATEMENT ________________________________

The mission of the Winterset Community School District is to continually improve the learning environment to empower all students to achieve personal excellence.

Belief Statements

1. We believe problem solving is a fundamental part of the learning process.

2. We believe that a quality education is a shared responsibility of the learning community, which is comprised of teachers, staff, students, families and community members.

3. We believe students learn differently and should be engaged in learning experiences that

meet their individual needs.

4. We believe that in order to maximize the learning experience all members of the learning community need to be respectful, compassionate, and accepting.

5. We believe all people in the learning community will demonstrate good character,

enthusiasm, a solid work ethic, and respect for self and others.

6. We believe that students’ educational experiences will prepare them for the next phase in life.

7. We believe that Winterset Schools will be a safe and nurturing environment.

8. We believe that Winterset students will receive a high quality educational experience that engages students in the learning process.

9. We believe what is best for students will be the driving force in our decision-making.

Vision Statement

The vision of the Winterset Community School District is to be renowned for its progressive curriculum and innovative instructional practices. This vision is centered on creating an environment dedicated to empowering all students to achieve individual excellence. People in the school community will be excited about learning. This excitement will be fostered by:

• State of the art facilities • Financial stability • Effective teaching and learning • Advancing technology • Community partnerships

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BRIDGES MISSION _____________________________________________________ The mission of the Bridges High School is to meet the academic, social, and individual needs of the student at risk of dropping out, not graduating, or falling behind in credits. The objective of the educational program and the staff is successful graduates who are capable of the following:

1. Prepare the student for life in the real world of work.

2. Prepare the student to be a productive citizen of his/her community and country. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, AND MULTICULTURAL NONSEXIST GUIDELINES _______________________________________________ Winterset Community School District does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, military affiliation, socioeconomic status or familial status in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IV and Title XIII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendment, Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Iowa Code #216.9. Students are educated in programs that foster knowledge of, and respect and appreciation for, the historical and contemporary contributions of diverse cultural groups, as well as men and women, to society. Students who feel they have been discriminated against may direct inquiries and grievances to Corey St. John, Director of Teaching and Learning, 110 W. Washington St., PO Box 30, Winterset, IA 50273, (515) 462-2718, or the Director of Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60661. Staff and others may contact the district Affirmative Action Coordinator. The Affirmative Action Coordinator is Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning who can be reached at (515) 462-2718. Inquiries may also be directed in writing to the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO 64114, (816) 268-0550, or the Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319-0146, (515) 281-5294.

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HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH A homeless child or youth of school age is defined as a child or youth: 1. Between the ages of 4 and 21 2. Lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and include a child or student:

• Living on the street; • Living in a car, tent, or abandoned building; • Living in some other form of shelter not designated as a permanent home; • Living in a community shelter facility; • Living with non-nuclear family members or with friends who may or may not have legal

guardianship over the child or youth of school age. Ways we can help…

• Enrollment in a friendly school • Payment of school fees • Seek support for family members • Transportation to and from school • Provide free school breakfast and lunch • Quick transfer of school records • Support services to help be successful

Contact Information

Dr. Susie Meade, Superintendent Mrs. Natalie Montross, JCSL Administration Office Winterset High School 110 W. Washington St. 624 Husky Drive Winterset, IA 50273 Winterset, IA 50273 Phone (515) 462-2718 Phone (515) 462-3320

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PLANNING HIGH SCHOOL COURSES GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS _________________________________________ • Students must successfully complete each grade level, grade one through grade twelve; complete the

required courses of study prior to graduation as determined by the Winterset Board of Education and by the Iowa State Department of Education.

• To receive a high school diploma from this school district, a student must have earned a total of 52 credits. • Graduation requirements approved by the Board of Directors are as follows: Language Arts: 8 credits

(Including English 9, English 10, Speech, English 11 OR Composition I & Literature Class)

Mathematics: 6 credits (including Algebra I, Geometry &Algebra II) Social Studies: 6 credits

(1 credit World History, 1 credit Financial Literacy, 1 credit American Government, 2 credits US History & 1 credit Elective)

Science: 6 credits (Physical Science and Biology required) Health Education: 1 credit (Parents may request a waiver.) Physical Education: 4 credits (MOC students 3 credits) Computer Applications: 1 credit 32 credits

1. All students must carry a full academic load. 2. American Government and Economics will be taken in a student's senior year. 3. All students must take Physical Education one block per year and must have a total of 4 credits

to graduate. CPR is included in the physical education curriculum. (MOC students may be exempted from this requirement.)

4. Health may be taken during the eighth grade year to fulfill the high school graduation requirement. However, eighth grade health will not count as a high school credit toward graduation.

5. To be on track to graduate with one’s class, a student should have earned 13 credits to be a sophomore, 26 credits to be a junior, and 39 credits to be a senior.

6. Students may graduate prior to the completion of grade twelve if the course work required for graduation under Board of Education policy "Graduation Requirements" has been fulfilled. In such cases, the student must have the recommendation by the principal and the superintendent and approval of the Board of Education.

7. Graduation requirements for special education students will be in accordance with the prescribed course of study as described in their Individual Education Program (IEP). Prior to the special education student's graduation, the IEP team shall determine whether the graduation requirements have been met.

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Transfer Students Individual consideration will be given to a student transferring from another school. The number of graduation credits may be prorated according to the amount of time spent at the other school so that the student may graduate on time.

COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING _____________________________________ Iowa Code specifies that all Iowa students, beginning in 8th grade, create a course plan for high school that supports their career options and educational plans. This begins in the 8th grade exploratory. Each child must share the plan with a parent/guardian. Iowa Code specifies students must review this plan each year in grades 9-12. As a parent, please review the plan with your child and approve it with your signature. If you have questions, please contact your junior high school counselor (462-3336) or your high school counselor (462-3320). COLLEGE ENTRANCE AND SCHOLARSHIP EXAMS _______________________

Each fall the PSAT/MNSQT is given at Winterset High School; sophomores and juniors who are planning to go to college are highly encouraged to take this exam. It measures skills critical to college success in reading, math, problem solving and writing. Juniors take the exam to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program. It is also excellent preparation for the SAT and ACT. The ACT is a college admission test accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. The ACT is given each year at Winterset High School in the fall and spring. Most students take the ACT during the spring of their junior year or fall of their senior year. Registration information is available in the Guidance Center. The SAT is a college admission test used widely across the nation. Any student planning to apply to colleges or universities outside of the Midwest would be wise to take the SAT. Most students take the SAT during the spring of their junior year or fall of their senior year. Registration information is available in the Guidance Center.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO IOWA REGENTS UNIVERSITIES ____ Students from Iowa high schools planning to enter Iowa regent universities must have a Regent Admission Index score of at least 245 and take the minimum number of required high school course to quality for automatic admission to Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa. Students who achieve a score less than 245 will be consider for admission on an individual basis. The index combines four factors that strongly predict success at regent universities: ACT or SAT test score, high school rank, high school cumulative grade-point average, and the number of completed high school core courses. RAI CALCULATION:

(2 x ACT composite score) + (1 x high school percentile rank) + (20 x high school grade-point average) + (5 x total number of core courses completed in high school) Your RAI For more information, please refer to www.regents.iowa.gov/RAI. *Refer to page 11 for a list of courses that are counted towards the Regents Admission Index.

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HIGH SCHOOL COURSE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to meeting the Regent Admission Index requirement, students must complete the minimum number of high school courses specified below for the institution to which they are applying. Subject Area Iowa State University University of Iowa Univ. of Northern

Iowa English/Language Arts

Four years of English/Language Arts emphasizing writing, speaking, reading, as well as an understanding and appreciation of literature.

Four years, with an emphasis on the analysis and interpretation of literature, composition, and speech.

Four years, including one year of composition; also may include one year of speech, communication, or journalism.

Math Three years, including one year each of algebra, geometry, and advanced algebra.

Three years, including two years of algebra and one year of geometry for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Four years, including two years of algebra, one year of geometry, and one year of high mathematics (trigonometry, analysis, or calculus) for admission to the College of Engineering.

Three years, including the equivalent of algebra, geometry, and advanced algebra.

Natural Science Three years, including one year each from any two of the following: biology, chemistry, and physics.

Three years, including one year each from any two of the following: biology, chemistry, and physics for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Three years, including at least one year of physics, for admission to the

Three years including courses in general science, biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics; laboratory experience highly recommended.

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College of Engineering.

Social Science

Two years for admission to the Colleges of Agriculture, Business, Design, Human Sciences, and Engineering. Three years for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Three years, with US history and world history, recommended for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Two years, with US history and world history recommended for admission to the College of Engineering.

Three years, including courses in anthropology, economics, geography, government, history, psychology, or sociology.

Foreign Language Two years of a single foreign language for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering. Foreign language courses are not required for admission to the Colleges of Agriculture, Business, Design, or Human Sciences.

Two years of a single foreign language.

Foreign language courses are not required for admission. However, two years of a foreign language in high school with a C- or above in the last term will meet the university graduation requirement.

Other Courses Specific elective courses are not required for admission to Iowa State University.

Specific elective courses are not required for admission to the University of Iowa.

Two years of additional courses from the required subject areas, foreign languages, or fine arts.

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NCAA FRESHMAN-ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS QUICK REFERENCE SHEET Core Courses:

• NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses as of August 1, 2008. This rule applies to any student first entering any Division I college or university on or after August 1, 2008. See the chart below for the breakdown of this 16 core-course requirement.

• NCAA Division II requires 14 core courses. See the breakdown of core-course requirements below. Please note, Division II will require 16 core courses beginning August 1, 2013.

Test Scores:

• Division I will have a sliding scale for test scores and grade point average. Please go to www.ncaa.org, “Academics and Athletes” then “Eligibility and Recruiting.”

• Division II has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68. • The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math

sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used. • The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the four sections on the ACT:

English, mathematics, reading and science. • All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center

by the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the Eligibility Center Code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported to the Eligibility Center.

Grade-Point Average:

• Only core courses are used in the calculation of the grade-point average. • Be sure to look at your high school’s list of NCAA-approved core courses on the

Eligibility Center’s Web site to make certain that courses being taken have been approved as core courses. The web site is www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

• The Division II grade-point average requirement is a minimum of 2.000.

DIVISION I 16 Core-Course Rule

DIVISION II 14 Core-Course Rule

4 years of English 3 years of English 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school)

2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school)

1 year of additional English, mathematics, or natural/physical science

2 years of additional English, mathematics, or natural/physical science

2 years of social science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy)

3 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy)

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WINTERSET APPROVED COURSES/NCAA ELIGIBILTY 2013

ENGLISH SOCIAL SCIENCE English 9 World History English 10 Geography & Current Events Honors English (English 10) World Religions English 11 Western Civilization Speech & Listening US History Debate Introduction to Psychology World Literature Developmental Psychology Intro to College Literature Sociology Folklore, Legends, Mythology Financial Literacy Composition I American Government Composition II History & Politics of 21st Century Advanced Composition (AP) Advanced Literature (AP) NATURAL/PHYSICAL SCIENCE

MATHEMATICS Earth & Physical Science Algebra 1 Biology Geometry Anatomy & Physiology Algebra II Chemistry Advanced Math Biotechnology Statistics Environmental Science Pre Calculus Physics Calculus (AP) Ecology Advanced Biology (AP)

ADDITIONAL COURSES Spanish I PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Spanish II Introduction to Engineering Design Spanish III Principles of Engineering Spanish IV Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Please note: Beginning August 1, 2013, students planning to attend an NCAA Division II institution will be required to complete 16 core courses. For more information regarding the rules, please go to www.ncaa.org. Click on “Academics and Athletes” then “Eligibility and Recruiting.” Or visit eligibility Center Web site at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

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TENTATIVE 4-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION PLAN Department Graduation

Requirements 52 credits

Minimum Core

Curriculum

Recommended Core

Curriculum

Advanced Core

Curriculum Fulfills

minimum for WHS diploma

Fulfills minimum state requirements

Fulfills ACT recommended

core curriculum

Fulfills college requirements and

NCAA Clearinghouse

Language Arts 8 credits _ English 9 (2) _ English 10 (2) _Speech & Listening (1) _English 11 (2) _Elective (1)

_English 9 (2) _English 10 (2) _Speech & Listening (1) _English 11 (2) Elective: (1) _Practical English (1) _Folklore & Mythology (1) _World Lit (1) _American Lit (1) _Read 180 _Theatre Arts (1) _Debate (1) _Journalism I (1) _WHS-TV (1)

_English 9 (2) _English 10 (2) OR _Honors English (2) _Speech & Listening (1) _ English 11 (2) OR _Composition I (1) _Composition II (1) If Composition, I/ II, must take literature course. Literature: (1) _Intro to College Literature (1) _World Literature (1) _Folklore & Mythology (1)

_English 9 (2) _Honors English (2) _Speech & Listening (1) _Intro to College Literature (1) _World Literature (1) _Folklore & Mythology (1) _Composition I (1) _Composition II (1) _Advanced Language & Composition (2) _Advanced Literature (2)

Science 6 credits _Earth & Physical Science (2) _Biology (2) _Electives (2)

_Earth & Physical Science (2) _Biology (2) Electives: (4) _Environmental Science (1) _Ecology (1) _Chemistry (1) _Anatomy & Physiology (2) _Physics (2) _Biotechnology (1)

_Earth & Physical Science (2) _Biology (2) Electives: (4) _Chemistry (2) _Physics (2) _Anatomy & Physiology (2) _Biotechnology (1) _Cell Biology (1)

_Earth & Physical Science (2) _Biology (2) Electives: (4) _Chemistry (2) _Physics (2) _Anatomy & Physiology (2) _Biotechnology (1) _Cell Biology (1) _AP Biology (2)

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Department Graduation

Requirements 52 credits

Minimum Core

Curriculum

Recommended Core

Curriculum

Advanced Core

Curriculum Fulfills

minimum for WHS diploma

Fulfills minimum state requirements

Fulfills ACT recommended

core curriculum

Fulfills college requirements and

NCAA Clearinghouse

Math 6 credits _ Algebra I (2)

_Algebra I (2) _Geometry (2) _Algebra II (2)

_Algebra I (2) _Geometry (2) _Algebra II (2) _Advanced Math (2) Choose 1: _ Statistics (2) _Pre Calculus (2)

_Algebra I (2) _Geometry (2) _Algebra II (2) _Adv. Math (2) _Statistics (2) _Pre Calculus (2) _Calculus I (2) _Calculus II (2)

Social Studies 6 credits _World History (1) _US History (2) _Financial Literacy (1) _American Government (1) _Elective (1)

_World History (1) _US History (2) _Financial Literacy (1) _American Government (1) Electives: (1) _World Religions (1) _Western Civilization (1) _Geography & Current Events (1) _History and Politics of the 21st Century (1) _Intro to Psychology (1) _Developmental Psychology (1)

_World History (1) _US History (2) _Financial Literacy (1) _American Government (1) Electives: (1) _World Religions (1) _Western Civilization (1) _Geography & Current Events (1) _History and Politics of the 21st Century (1) _Intro to Psychology (1) _Developmental Psychology (1)

_World History (1) _US History (2) _Financial Literacy (1) _American Government (1) Electives: (1) _World Religions (1) _Western Civilization (1) _Geography & Current Events (1) _History and Politics of the 21st Century (1) _Intro to Psychology (1) _Developmental Psychology (1)

PE & Health 1 credit _ Health Ed. (1) 4 credits _Physical Ed (4) 4th credit not required for MOC Note: 8th Grade Health satisfies High School graduation requirement, but does not count as a high school credit.

_ Health Ed. (1) _Physical Ed (4)

_ Health Ed. (1) _Physical Ed (4)

These are not listed on NCAA approved courses. _ Health Ed. (1) _Physical Ed (4)

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Department Graduation

Requirements 52 credits

Minimum Core

Curriculum

Recommended Core

Curriculum

Advanced Core

Curriculum Fulfills

minimum for WHS diploma

Fulfills minimum state requirements

Fulfills ACT recommended

core curriculum

Fulfills college requirements and

NCAA Clearinghouse

Business Technology

1 credit _Computer Applications (1)

_Computer Applications (1)

_Computer Applications (1)

These are not listed on NCAA approved courses. _Computer Applications (1)

Electives 20 credits needed Electives to meet graduation requirements.

Electives to support and meet: _core curriculum _college requirements _career plan

Electives to support and meet: _core curriculum _college requirements _career plan

Foreign Language

4 credits _Foreign language (4)

8 credits _Foreign language (8)

Fine Arts _Electives to support: _career & educational plans _ enrichment & leisure _ co-curriculum involvement

Electives to support: _career & educational plans _enrichment & leisure _co-curriculum involvement These are not on the list of NCAA approved courses.

Electives to support: _career & educational plans _enrichment & leisure _ co-curriculum involvement These are not on the list of NCAA approved courses.

Career and Technical & Project Lead The Way

Electives to support: _career & educational plans _enrichment & leisure _co-curriculum involvement

Electives to support: _career & educational plans _enrichment & leisure _co-curriculum involvement These are not on the list of NCAA approved courses.

Electives to support: _career & educational plans _enrichment & leisure _co-curriculum involvement These are not on the list of NCAA approved courses.

Note: 1. The number within parentheses indicates number of credits and number of terms. 2. A term is nine weeks. The high school uses a 4 x 4 block schedule.

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POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

Policies and guidelines will strive to provide excellent educational programs for students. Policies and guidelines reflect a block and term schedule. The high school uses a 4 X 4 block schedule. A term is 9 weeks.

ACADEMIC LETTERS ___________________________________________________ Academic letters are awarded to students who have a 3.0 grade point average or above after the first three terms of the school year. The 3.0 grade point average or above is determined in the same manner as the honor roll. "A" Honor Roll students for the first three terms, consecutively, are awarded a "star pin" along with their academic letter. If a student qualifies for an additional academic letter, they will receive a bar (or "star pin" if "A" honor roll) rather than a letter. To receive the All Around Academic Medal as a senior, a student must have taken 4 years of English, 4 years of math, 4 years of science, 3 years of social studies and 2 years of a foreign language.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM ____________________________________ Advanced Placement is for students seeking a challenging academic experience. Advanced Placement (AP) offers motivated students an exciting opportunity to pursue college level studies in high school. Those who choose to participate may be eligible to receive advanced placement standing, credit, or both when they enter college. AP offers 28 courses in 15 fields. An AP course usually takes a full school year in which to prepare for the exam(s) given every May. AP may be an intensive regular course designed according to AP guidelines or an independent study. Students pay the examination fee of approximately $80 per test. This is coordinated through the TAG department. The benefits of Advanced Placement include increased depth of knowledge and skills, enhanced academic experience, and possible ease of the financial burden of college. ALEKS _________________________________________________________________ Beginning fall semester 2014, students enrolling in DMACC math courses for the first time will be required to take a math placement assessment. This is required for any student taking a Winterset math course through concurrent enrollment for college credit. This test may be administered at Winterset High School through the math department. Students must receive a minimum score in order to enroll in college credit classes of Statistics, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus.

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BRIDGES HIGH SCHOOL ________________________________________________ Bridges High School is available to students who are at risk of dropping out or not graduating. To enroll, a student must have a referral from the Winterset High School principal and school counselor. The student must have completed the 10th grade and be 16 years of age at the beginning of the fall semester. Special circumstances may be considered for those who do not meet this requirement. See the Bridges School Handbook for more information concerning enrollment. Starting with the Class of 2015, 40 credits will be required for graduation, which include Financial Literacy and Career Education The Bridges diploma requirements are 40 credits:

English 8 credits, including English 9, English 10, English 11 Math 6 credits, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Science 6 credits, including earth/physical science and biology Social Studies 6 credits, including US History, American Government, and

Financial Literacy Computer App 1 credit Health 1 credit Financial Literacy 1 credit Career Education 1 credit Electives 10 credits 40 credits CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) ____________________________ Career and Technical Education includes courses in business, marketing, family and consumer sciences, industrial technology, and agribusiness and the development of career skills throughout the curriculum offerings. A Career and Technical Program of Study is preparation for employment immediately after high school and/or continued education in a technical degree program at a community college, trade school, junior college, or other post-secondary schools.

CLEP TESTS: College Level Examination Program ___________________________ The CLEP series of examinations allows students to show knowledge in a wide range of subject areas. There are 5 General Examinations (English Composition, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences and History) and 30 specific subject examinations to choose from. CLEP can be an extra boost toward your college career. An increasing number of colleges and universities grant credit based on CLEP performance. Check your college website for information on the tests, which are usually administered at local colleges on a monthly basis. CORE COURSES: ________________________________________________________ Courses in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and all required courses.

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CORRESPONDENCE OR CREDIT FROM SCHOOLING OTHER THAN WINTERSET HIGH SCHOOL __________________________________________________________ Students in grades 9-12 may take correspondence courses from a post-secondary education institution. Students may only count three correspondence courses toward graduation and only one correspondence course in each academic area. Correspondence courses may only be taken after failing a course. Students may be responsible for the cost of the course. Prior to taking a course, the student must receive the approval of the principal to receive credit toward graduation requirements set by the Board of Education. Contact the Bridges High School coordinator for more information. COURSE LOAD RECOMMENDATION _____________________________________ A student needs to be in four blocks each term unless special arrangements are made. CREDIT/UNITS _________________________________________________________ A credit is defined in the Iowa Administrative Code as "credit earned by a pupil who successfully completes a course or related components or partial units that are either pursued for thirty-six weeks for the required number of minutes per week or as an equated requirement as a part of an innovative program filed as prescribed in 3.1(6). A fractional unit of credit shall be awarded in a manner consistent with this standard.” Two credits equal one Carnegie unit. In order for a course to yield one unit of credit, it must either be pursued for thirty-six weeks for at least two hundred minutes per week or for the equivalent of one hundred twenty hours of instruction. The Board of Education does not award credit on a performance basis through the administration of an examination.

DRIVER EDUCATION ____________________________________________________

Students and their families are responsible for arranging Driver Education. Street Smarts has classes at Winterset High School, for more information and to register please visit www.StreetSmartsDriversEd.com. Free and reduced lunch students may contact the guidance office about driver education fees.

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EARLY GRADUATION Generally, students will be required to complete the necessary course work and graduate from high school at the end of grade twelve. Students may graduate prior to this time if they meet the minimum graduation requirements stated in board policy. A student who graduates early will no longer be considered a student and will become an alumnus of the school district. However, the student who graduates early may participate in prom, senior activities, and commencement exercises. Early graduation must be approved through the Board of Education. The requirement of Government, Physical Education, and Economics must be satisfied before early graduation can be allowed. A student must complete the necessary application and have a conference with a counselor before the principal recommends the graduation to the Board of Education. EARLY RELEASE/CHECK OUT PRIVILEGES ______________________________ Seniors may have the opportunity to check out two blocks throughout the school year. Juniors my have the opportunity to check out one block throughout the school year. A student checking out must leave the building for the time they are allowed and not return until the next class begins. If the student wants to remain in the building, they must notify the office.

Students may have the check out privilege if they meet the following requirements: • Signed permission slip for their parents • Passing all their classes • No misconduct violations (determined by the administration)

Open Campus Lunch- seniors must be in good standing to be eligible for lunch release. If students are failing a course privileges may be revoked for the remainder of the term.

ELECTIVE COURSE OFFERINGS _________________________________________

The District will require all students to take certain course offerings, unless exempted for health, religious or educational reasons, in order to provide a sound foundation for future educational programs. Students enrolled in the high school may choose elective courses in order to meet their own interests and needs.

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FAILED COURSES _______________________________________________________

Failed courses will result in no credit. If it is a required class, the student will need to take the class again until they have successfully completed the requirement. A student must have the following number of credits to be classified for each grade: Grade 10 – 13 credits; Grade 11 – 26 credits; Grade 12 – 39 credits. FINE ARTS ______________________________________________________________ Fine arts include the subjects of art, band, and chorus.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS __________

An exchange student who is visiting this country through a recognized student exchange program and who is classified as a senior (has completed the equivalent of three years of high school education) will be eligible for an honorary diploma from Winterset High School. FOREIGN LANGUAGE ___________________________________________________

Foreign language requirements differ from college to college. Students should check college catalogs regarding entrance and exit requirements. No foreign languages are required at this time for high school graduation.

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GRADING _______________________________________________________________ The four point grading system is used at Winterset High School. All grades are figured in the grade point average except teacher’s aide and physical education. Grades are given for work satisfactorily performed in a given course according to the following standards: A = 4.00 A- = 3.67 B+ = 3.33 B = 3.00 B- = 2.67 C+ = 2.33 C = 2.00 C- = 1.67 D+ = 1.33 D = 1.00 D- = 0.67 F = 0.00 To compute your high school percentile rank, subtract your position in class from the number of students in your high school class; divide the resulting number by the number of students in your class and multiply by 100. For example: If you are ranked number 124 in our class of 230, compute your percentile rank by subtracting 124 from 230 (230 - 124 - 106); then divide 106 by 230 (106/230 = .46) and multiply by 100 (.46 x 100 = 46). Your percentile rank is 46. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION _________________________ All students will need 52 credits to graduate from Winterset High School. All students must participate in physical education unless excused by a physician, for religious beliefs, or enrolled as a senior with schedule difficulties as addressed in Board Policy 602.87 Students who are in good standing and who meet the graduation requirements set by the board are allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony and in senior activities. It is possible that students who are serving discipline at the time of the graduation ceremony or other senior activities will not be allowed to participate. Students are not required to participate in the graduation ceremony.

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HOMEWORK POLICY ___________________________________________________ Teachers assign homework, extra class activities or assignments as necessary. Homework is an opportunity for students to practice skills and activities, to share and discuss ideas, to review materials, to become acquainted with resources, to organize thoughts, to prepare for classroom activities or to make up incomplete class work. Students are expected to complete homework on time.

Students who do not complete their assignments may be required by a teacher to stay after school to complete assignments. Students failing to stay to make up homework may be required to serve a detention. Failure to complete homework may result in loss of class credit and a failing grade in the class. INCOMPLETE POLICY __________________________________________________ Students will have three days to finish course work. Once three days have passed, the grade may become a failing grade and the student will be declared ineligible. If there is a medical reason that makes it impossible to complete the work within three school days, the administrative team may develop an extended plan. LEARNING SEMINAR ____________________________________________________ Learning seminar is a time provided during the school day to help students with learning content and skills when students are having trouble, test make-ups and retakes, homework completion, and general skills students need to be successful in high school. MADISON COUNTY CAREER ACADEMY __________________________________ Winterset School District also offers career and technical programs through the Madison County Academy. Students can learn skills and obtain community college credits in nurse aide and advanced nurse aide, emergency medical tech, culinary arts, construction trades, electrical construction, and engineering. This course guide contains information about each of these programs, including prerequisites, number of credits, and scheduling.

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OPT OUT RULES AND TERMS ____________________________________________ Opting out of a term test is an earned privilege and can be taken away for reasons explained below.

1. Students will not have any office referrals or tardy detentions for the term. 2. Students need to have a 70% or better in the class and the instructor has the right to have

the student take the test. (Some classes do final projects and students cannot opt out of term projects.)

3. Students may not miss ANY class or Husky Pride more than 2 times a term. Exceptions to this will be made when the absent student’s return to school is accompanied by a doctor’s note stating the day(s) for which the student needs to be excused either for appointments or verified illness. Every attempt should be made to schedule appointments during non class/school times such as Wednesday mornings (late start) and other times so not to interfere with class instruction and attendance.

4. Students who opt out and are tardy to class after their privilege will lose their opt out for the rest of the year.

5. Any student removed from class for discipline reasons or having an ISS or OSS will lose the privilege for the rest of the year.

6. Students who do not serve their detentions by the end of the term will lose the opt out for the rest of the year.

PASS/FAIL ______________________________________________________________ A student may take a course on a pass-fail basis, with the approval of the school counselor, if it is not a required subject. Pass/fail applications must be renewed at the beginning of the second term for two term courses. Students may not take concurrent enrollment courses on a pass/fail basis. Only juniors & seniors will be allowed to take a class pass/fail. Students taking a pass/fail course will receive a “P”, which does not affect their GPA. Students who fail the course will receive an “F” on their transcript and the “F” is counted toward their GPA. PREREQUISITES ________________________________________________________ Note that some classes in the course descriptions require successful completion of another class before students may enroll in the listed class.

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PROJECT LEAD THE WAY: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH CURRICULUM __________________________________________________________ The high school Pre-Engineering track is available to high school students in Winterset and area schools through a partnership agreement with Winterset. Our program will receive provisional certification from the national Project Lead the Way (PLTW) office, which will allow students to take the exam. Therefore, students who pass both the class as well as the end of the course examination may receive college credit through the University of Iowa or Iowa State University. Students, who pass the class, but not the end-of-course PLTW examination, will receive DMACC college credit.

REPEATING A CLASS ___________________________________________________ Students may take a course a second time with the prior permission of the principal and school counselor. The better grade will be used on school record/transcript and computed in the grade point average. Only one credit will count as required credit toward graduation. The purpose of this option is to help a student master the concepts and be ready to continue taking classes that will challenge them. REPORT CARDS _________________________________________________________ Report cards are available online through Infinite Campus at the end of each nine-week session. Letter grades are used to designate a student's progress for that term. (Students who have questions concerning attendance on the report card need to see the principal's secretary.) REQUIRED COURSES ____________________________________________________ Students will be assigned required courses by the administration. Required courses may not be dropped during the year without loss of credit. Elective courses may be dropped only before the term begins. Courses dropped after that time will result in no credit. A student grade entered on the student's permanent record will be an "F". Required courses total 32 credits.

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SCHEDULE CHANGES ___________________________________________________ Students wishing to make a schedule change must do so before the term starts. Students will be notified of the dates to make any changes. All schedule changes must go through a counselor to verify credits, requirements and to base changes on career and educational plans. Schedule changes are not encouraged after the announced times; however, sometimes circumstances necessitate an adjustment because of the following situations: • Computer error • Student error in signing up for a course already successfully completed • Teacher recommendation. • Schedule changes for any other reason will require a parent conference.

SENIOR YEAR PLUS PROGRAMS _________________________________________

Senior Year Plus, enacted by the Iowa legislature in 2008, was created to provide increased and more equal access to college credit and advancement courses. Courses delivered through Senior Year Plus provide students the opportunity to take a rigorous college curriculum and receive, in many cases, both high school and college credit concurrently.

Winterset High School and Madison County Career Academy, as well as the Post-Secondary Educational Opportunity Act (PSEO), offer many opportunities for students to earn college credit during their high school career. These courses may transfer to a four-year institution. It is the responsibility of the student to communicate with other colleges to determine if and how credit will be accepted. Students are also responsible for requesting college transcripts be forwarded to the post-secondary school of their choosing. Eligibility. Students are required to meet ALL of the following conditions to be eligible to enroll in any course through a Senior Year Plus program. • The student shall meet the enrollment requirements established by the eligible postsecondary

institution. • The student shall have taken appropriate course prerequisites, if any, prior to enrollment in the

eligible postsecondary course. • The student shall have demonstrated proficiency in ALL of the content areas of reading, math,

and science as evidenced by achievement scores on the most recent administration of the Iowa Assessments.

• If the student is not proficient in one or more of the content areas, the district may consider other evidence of qualifying performance.

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Career Advantage. Winterset Community School district provides pre-approved enrollment opportunities into DMACC’s Career Advantage courses. Career Advantage courses are an opportunity for students to obtain college credits while still in High School. Career Advantage classes can be completed on site, at the DMACC campus or online. Students who are interested in taking classes from the Career Advantage program required authorization through the district approval process prior to registering for the course(s) they are interested in. For further details see: https://dmacc.edu/careeradvantage/Pages/welcome.aspx

Concurrent Enrollment. Winterset High School offers courses in the English, math, science, social sciences, and agriculture departments for Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) credit. Juniors and seniors (and underclass TAG) students with a GPA of 3.0 or an ACT composite score of 21 are eligible for these classes. The Iowa Assessments predictor score will be used for those students who have not yet taken the ACT. Instructor approval may be granted under limited circumstances. Students will not be allowed to drop the course beyond the high school’s drop date. Students taking DMACC math courses must take the ALEKS math placement exam. College credit is not guaranteed; it is dependent upon faculty certification & DMACC approval. Madison County Career Academy. Career Academy courses include Project Lead the Way (Pathways to Engineering), construction trades, culinary arts, certified nurses aide, advanced nurses aide, emergency medical technician, and medical terminology. Students earn college credit while gaining employable skills. Programs range from one block to half-day, from two terms to all year. Minimum enrollment must be met for the course to be taught. Information for each program is provided in this course guide. Eligibility varies but includes 1) being on track to graduate, 2) being in good academic standing, 3) having good attendance, 4) meeting the listed prerequisites, and 5) recommendation from faculty. Post-Secondary Educational Opportunity (PSEO). Students who are on track to graduate may elect to take a course through the PSEO program. The district will pay the eligible post-secondary institution for the cost of the course, or $250, whichever is less. Homeschool students must be dual enrolled by October 1st in order to be eligible for PSEO. Requirements for enrollment in a PSEO course are junior or senior standing OR freshman or sophomore TAG-identified student. It is recommended that students have a 3.0 GPA, or an ACT composite of 21, or an Iowa Assessment ACT predictor score of 21. Course selection is limited to classes that are not offered at Winterset High School or Madison County Career Academy. Courses that are only a part of a certificate program are not eligible for PSEO. Students who intend to enroll in a post-secondary educational institution shall notify the guidance office during the course scheduling process prior to each semester. Students may attend courses only after the school district certifies that the student is eligible to attend under the school policy. Permission must be granted by both the school counselor and the high school principal to enroll is a PSEO course.

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Students are responsible for transportation without reimbursement. Students who fail to pass or complete the course must reimburse the school $250. Home School Students (Competent Private Instruction). Home schooled students are limited to PSEO courses that are not offered at Winterset High School or Madison County Career Academy. It is recommended that students have an ACT composite score of 21 or Iowa Assessment ACT predictor score of 21. Students who fail to pass or complete the course must reimburse the school $250. Home schooled students are encouraged to dual enroll in Winterset High School and participate in the concurrent enrollment offerings of the high school and the Academy. SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM_______________________________________ Special Education courses are available for students to receive direct instruction from a teacher to which the student has been assigned through an educational staffing for remedial services. The Special Education Department provides the services. The principal may also specify that these courses be used for an individual student at-risk plan. Courses must meet the same requirements as general education courses to receive credit. SUPPORT SERVICES ____________________________________________ Support services are provided for students through the district’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports. The MTSS team, led by the Student Assistance Counselor, will determine which learning supports may best fulfill a student’s needs. Supports include tutoring, credit recovery, component recovery, Learning Lab, Math and English Seminar. The MTSS team also determines if students are eligible for a 504 plan under federal guidelines.

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CURRICULUM OFFERINGS

LANGUAGE ARTS DEPARTMENT (8 Credits Required)

COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites English 9 2 9 Required English 10 or 2 10 Required Sophomore Honors English 2 10 Instructor Approval Speech & Listening 1 9-12 Required English 11 2 11 Required for students not

completing Sophomore Honors English

Debate 1 9-12 Speech & Listening Theatre Arts 1 10-12

W Journalism I 1 9-12 L World Literature 1 9-12

L Intro to College Literature

1 DMACC 3

11-12

English 10 or Honors English

L Folklore, Legends, Mythology 1 9-12 W Composition I 1

11-12 Sophomore Honors English

or English 11 W Composition I 1

DMACC 3 11-12 Sophomore Honors English

or English 11 W Composition II 1 11-12 Composition I W Composition II 1

DMACC 3 11-12 Composition I

W Advanced Composition 2 11-12 Honors English or Composition I

L Advanced Literature (AP) 2 DMACC 3

11-12 Previous Literature Course

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ENGLISH 9 _____________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: None The goal of ninth grade English is to bridge the gap between the student’s junior high & school language arts courses to high school English classes. Grammar and usage are reviewed and extended. Narrative and argumentative writing are emphasized, with focus on a student’s ability to write clear ideas and support those ideas with textual evidence. Short story, novel and drama will all be studied, with both Shakespearean and modern drama being utilized. Individual expression will be encouraged, and students will collaborate consistently with peers.

ENGLISH 10 ____________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: English 9 English 10 is an extension of the literary skills learned in English 9. The goal of English 10 is to prepare students for composition and literature electives they will take as juniors and seniors. Literature and writing are integrated in the study of the short story, drama, nonfiction and the novel. Grammar, usage, and punctuation are taught within the context of writing. Cooperative learning and small group discussion are utilized. ENGLISH 11 _____________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: English 10 The goal of English 11 is to develop literacy skills necessary to be both college and career ready. Students will study primarily American literature, as well as nonfiction texts. Writing will focus on explanation and argument. This course is required for all juniors except those who have successfully completed Sophomore Honors English. SPEECH & LISTENING __________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 (9th grade based on availability) Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This introductory course in speech introduces the student to the techniques of public speaking and to an awareness of active listening. Emphasis in listening will be accurate and purposeful listening. Emphasis in speech will be the areas of interpretation, discussion, nonverbal communication and public speaking. Specifics of topic development, research methods and adapting for audiences will be emphasized.

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ELECTIVES

Students who take Sophomore Honors English must choose one literature course and one writing course their junior or senior year. Students who complete English 11 may choose from the following list of electives. SOPHOMORE HONORS ENGLISH ________________________________________ Grade Level: 10 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: English 9 and Instructor Approval Honors English is an advanced, fast-paced class that focuses on diverse genres of literature, various modes of writing, a challenging vocabulary series and a practical grammar workbook. This class will better prepare college-bound students for composition classes and college-bound writing. Honors English students who excel will have the option of enrolling in AP Composition. Students who excel in English 9 will have the option of taking Sophomore Honors English in place of English 10 during their sophomore year. DEBATE ________________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Speech & Listening This course is designed to help the student develop logical and extemporaneous thinking in controlled argumentative debate. The student will also become aware of present current issues. The student will learn techniques of research and apply knowledge gained to the debate form. Other skills emphasized will be critical listening, logical thinking, types and uses of evidence and strategy in argumentation. THEATRE ARTS _________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This class is designed for students who wish to refine their speaking skills through the study and practice of dramatic art. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting literature (for individual and group performance) and character development. This class is helpful to the budding actor as well as the college prep student.

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PUBLICATION (BOOMERANG YEARBOOK) _______________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 credits for 1 year (.5 credit per term) Prerequisite: Application required This class is responsible for production of the yearbook. Students create yearbook spreads on the computer, take pictures, scan pictures, write copy, proofread copy, make corrections, and meet deadlines per term to submit to the production plant. Class will meet during learning seminar. JOURNALISM I __________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit - Writing Prerequisite: None

Originally a course in newspaper and news writing, Journalism I now incorporates broadcast journalism basics that are used in Journalism II (Production). Students study the history of newspapers and the broadcast mediums in America, the function of advertising, legal and ethical issues facing today’s journalists, and the methods of producing information in the journalistic style. Students take weekly news quizzes based on readings and new words, along with producing a number of writing exercises. They also work on voice control and will produce a “How to” video show. Successful completion of the course is required before students may take Journalism II.

WORLD LITERATURE __________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit - Literature Prerequisite: None This course will include literature of all types from throughout the world arranged in thematic units. Interpretation of major world authors will be emphasized. INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE LITERATURE (CE) ________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit - Literature Prerequisite: English 10 or Sophomore Honors English Note: DMACC credit 3- LIT 101 Introduction to Literature A survey of literature from around the world, the class will primarily focus on British and American literature. Students will also read from many different genres, including the novel, and many different time periods. Comprehension, interpretation, and literary analysis are the expected reading and writing skills.

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FOLKLORE, LEGENDS, MYTHOLOGY ____________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit - Literature Prerequisite: None This course, designed for the average student, includes American and British folklore and legends, as well as Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology. Students will relate their learning to contemporary American culture. Students will compose an original myth story based on a real person. COMPOSITION I (CE) ____________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit - Writing Prerequisite: Writing Lab or Sophomore Honors English or Instructor Approval Note: DMACC credit 3-ENG 105 Composition I This course emphasizes writing techniques needed for writing the essay. Areas studied will be methods of developing paragraphs, organization, mechanics, sentence structure and transitional devices. The personal essay and exposition will be written. This is a prerequisite to Composition II. It is recommended all college bound students take both terms of Composition. Class enrollment priority is given to seniors. The DMACC Course will introduce students to the college-level writing process through the construction and revision of a series of expository and persuasive essays. Students may also produce other writing appropriate to the academic and working world. Through exposure to a variety of college-level readings, the students will build critical reading skills, and students will be expected to respond to assigned readings in a variety of ways. The course introduces library and computer-based research strategies. Students will write and revise at least 4 essays and produce a minimum of 20 pages.

COMPOSITION II (CE) ___________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit - Writing Prerequisite: Composition I Note: DMACC credit 3-ENG 106 Composition II Continuation of fundamental writing techniques studied in Comp I. Emphasis will be placed on writing, developing the argument, and developing the research paper. The DMACC Course of Composition II is a continuation of Composition I. Students will analyze, synthesize, and evaluate texts. Effective academic research is also emphasized. Assignments may include expository and persuasive writing appropriate to academic and professional contexts. Students will write and revise three or more essays, including a research-based argument, and produce a minimum of 20 pages of prose. Academic integrity is a key expectation of this course.

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ADVANCED COMPOSITION _____________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits - Writing Prerequisite: Honors English or Composition I Students will develop their awareness of style and rhetoric by studying complex prose from various periods and by learning to recognize the language patterns that authors have created. Students will learn to compose in a variety of modes and for a variety of purposes by learning how to gather information, develop discourse, organize details, and based on specific audience, control the language in which the whole is realized. ADVANCED LITERATURE (AP) __________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits - Literature Prerequisite: Previous literature course, preferably Intro to Lit Note: DMACC credit 3-LIT 185 Contemporary Literature Advanced Literature is a two-term class in which reading, writing, and verbal skills are strengthened through the study of novels, plays, poems, and short stories. Literature will include British and American authors from the sixteenth century to the present. Students may take the Advanced Placement exam in May and may receive college credit, depending on the collegiate institution and their test score. It is expected that students will complete both terms of the course.

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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT (6 Credits Required)

COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites

Algebra I 2 8-11 Required Geometry 2 9-12 Algebra I

Algebra II 2 9-12 Algebra I, Geometry Applied Math 1 10-12 Algebra I Statistics 2

11-12 Advanced Math, 70% or

better Probability & Statistics 1 10-12 Algebra II Advanced Mathematics 2 10-12 Algebra II Pre-calculus 2

DMACC 5 11-12 Advanced Math or Algebra

II; ALEKS 30% or better Calculus I (AP exam available) 2

DMACC 5 11-12 Pre-calculus, 70% or better,

ALEKS placement score Calculus II (AP exam available) 2

DMACC 5 11-12 Calculus I, 70% or better

*In order to take Pre-Calculus immediately following Algebra II, students must fulfill ALL of the following:

1) 306 (9th grade), 316 (10th grade), 324 (11th grade) or higher national standard scores as measured by Iowa Assessment. 2) 80% end of course assessment (ITP or i-Ready) for Algebra II. 3) 90% or higher in Algebra II

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ALGEBRA I _____________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 8-11 Credit: 2 credits

Prerequisite: None Algebra I will provide a formal development of the algebraic skills and concepts necessary for students to succeed in advanced courses. In particular, the instructional program in this course provides for the use of algebraic skills in a wide range of problem-solving situations, following the guidelines of mathematical practices. Topics include 1) operations with real numbers, 2) interpreting the structure of expressions, 3) linear equations and inequalities, 4) relations and functions, 5) polynomials, 6) nonlinear equations, and 7) representing and interpreting data.

GEOMETRY ____________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Algebra I The study of geometry includes inductive and deductive reasoning, geometric terms, and postulates and theorems, as well as properties of lines, angles, triangles, polygons, and circles. Students also study area, volume, and Pythagorean theorem. An introduction to trigonometric functions in relation to triangles is included. The emphasis is on applications of concepts and problem solving. ALGEBRA II ____________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry Required for 2016-2017 graduates and beyond. Algebra II is designed to properly prepare students for college. The primary goal is for all students to engage in higher order thinking skills that can help them in all walks of life. Content areas include; functions (linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, rational), systems of equations, writing equations, trigonometry concepts, complex expressions.

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APPLIED MATH _________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra I This course focuses on mathematical skills for technicians. Topics covered include fundamental operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and signed numbers; percent’s; geometric figures and basic constructions; area and volume formulas; English/Metric systems; measurements; and the interpretation of graphs and charts.

ELECTIVES

ADVANCED MATHEMATICS ____________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Algebra II Advanced Math will build on skills taught in Algebra II and prepare students for dual credit Pre-Calculus. Students will also be introduced to series & sequences, trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, conic sections and matrices. STATISTICS ____________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Advanced Math, 70% or better This course is a collection of methods for planning experiments or studies, obtaining data, and then organizing, summarizing, presenting, analyzing, interpreting and drawing conclusions based on the data. Areas of study include: fundamentals of probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, significance tests, confidence intervals, linear correlation, and analysis of variance. PROBABILITY & STATISTICS ____________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra II This course provides students an introductory opportunity regarding the processes of fundamental concepts of probability and statistics. Students will examine methodology of data gathering, graphing summary data, and building simulations to make inferences about a sample size/population.

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PRE-CALCULUS (CE) ___________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credit Prerequisite: Advanced Math or Algebra II; ALEKS score 30% or higher Note: DMACC credit 5-MAT 129 Pre-calculus

Pre-Calculus is for students who are either looking to pursue their post secondary education in a mathematic area or are wanting to provide themselves with options in the future. Rigor and relevance is a focus. Content area include: An advanced study of functions, polynomials, rationals, exponentials, logarithms, and trigonometry; polar coordinates/ equations and vectors; conic sections; matrices; and an introduction to Calculus (limits, derivatives, and integrals). A minimum ALEKS score is required. CALCULUS I (CE) _______________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Pre-calculus, 70% or better; minimum ALEKS score Note: DMACC credit 5-MAT 211 Calculus I Calculus is for advanced students who want to pursue their education further in any fields requiring mathematics or want to provide themselves with that option in the future. This course will thoroughly explore the concepts of limits, derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals. CALCULUS II (CE) ______________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Calculus I, 70% or better; minimum ALEKS score Note: DMACC credit 5-MAT 217 Calculus II Continuation of Calculus I. Topics include applications of integration, integration techniques, L’Hopital’s rule, improper integrals, infinite sequences, series, Taylor and Maclaurin series, the calculus of plane curves, parametric equations and polar equations.

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT (6 Credits Required)

COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites Earth & Physical Science 2 9 Required Biology 2 9-10 Required Anatomy & Physiology 2

DMACC 4 10-12 Biology

Chemistry 2 10-12 Algebra I Biotechnology 1 11-12 Biology & Algebra I Environmental Science 1 10-12 Earth/Physical Science

Physics 2 11-12 Algebra II Ecology 1 11-12 Earth/Physical Science Cell Biology 1 11-12 Anatomy & Physiology and

Chemistry Advanced Biology (AP) 2

DMACC 8 11-12 Anatomy & Physiology and

Chemistry

REQUIRED

EARTH & PHYSICAL SCIENCE __________________________________________ Grade Level: 9 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: None This course focuses on earth science and physical science standards as preparation for chemistry, physics, and biology. BIOLOGY ______________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-10 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: None

This is a life science course that deals with unique properties of living organisms. Students will master fundamental concepts that carry through the entire course. Units that will be studied include the nature of science, the cell, genetics, biotechnology, plants, and ecology. Hands-on activities, projects, labs, and writing are all part of the course. Biological Sciences fulfills this requirement.

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CHEMISTRY ____________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Algebra I Course content includes the classification and study of chemical elements and compounds, their fundamental structure, bonding, types of reactions, and physical processes. Students also design, conduct and report on lab investigations. This course is recommended for college-bound students planning to enter liberal arts, engineering, and medical fields. PHYSICS _______________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Algebra II Course content includes the algebraic, graphical and laboratory study of physical properties of matter, gravitational and applied force, two-dimensional motion, energy, momentum, waves, light, magnetism, and electricity. Student will design, conduct and report on lab investigations using digital sensors and other technologies. The class is recommended for college-bound students planning to enter liberal arts, engineering, medical, and other science fields. ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (CE) _________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Biology Note: DMACC credit 4-BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology This course is designed for the college bound student. It is recommended for the student going into nursing, pre-medical, coaching and other related fields. The course content includes a study of major human body systems. Labs, dissections, and activities enrich lecture discussions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE _____________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Physical Science The course focuses on natural resources and natural disasters related to changes in the earth’s surface and climate. Major emphases include water quality and alternative energies, factors affecting populations in nature, and biodiversity.

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ECOLOGY ______________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Physical Science This course focuses on man’s impact on the environment. Biological principles of respiration, photosynthesis, cycling of matter and flow of energy are included. BIOTECHNOLOGY ______________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Biology & Algebra I This course focuses on forensics topics such as hair analysis and fingerprinting. Students will participate in numerous lab activities related to these topics. Good attendance is important because labs are difficult to make up. CELL BIOLOGY _________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry This is a course strongly recommended for students taking advanced biology. Subjects will include: biochemistry, cell biology, microbes, cellular respiration, and disease interactions with cellular mechanisms. ADVANCED BIOLOGY (AP) ______________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry Note: DMACC credit 8-BIO 112 General Biology I & BIO 113 General Biology II This is a rigorous course for students interested in an upper level life science course. Subjects studied will include biochemistry, microorganisms, plants, animals, and the human system. The AP test may be taken if the student chooses.

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SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT (6 Credits Required)

COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites World History 1 9 Required U.S. History 2

DMACC 4 11 Required

American Government 1 DMACC 3

12 Required

Financial Literacy 1 10-12 Required World Religions 1 10-12 Western Civilizations 1 10-12 World Geography 1 10-12 Comparative Economics 1 10-12 History and Politics of Terrorism 1 11-12 World History AP 2 11-12 World History Introduction to Psychology 1

DMACC 3 11-12

Developmental Psychology 1 DMACC 3

11-12 Intro to Psychology

REQUIRED

WORLD HISTORY _______________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-preferred Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This course focuses on providing students with an overview of the history of human society from early civilization to the contemporary period, examining political, economic, social, religious, military, scientific, and cultural developments. U.S. HISTORY (CE) ______________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-preferred Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: None Note: DMACC credit 4-HIS 153 U.S. History since 1877 This is the study of American History from 1877 to the present. This course will focus on major Supreme Court decisions; economic, political, and social changes; and the emergence of America as a world power. There will be a special emphasis on critical thinking and writing skills.

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AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (CE) _________________________________________ Grade Level: 12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None Note: DMACC credit 3-POL 111 American National Government This is a one-term course, which teaches the essentials of the U.S. system of government. Local, state, and federal government institutions along with procedures are taught as a comparative network. Throughout the course, students will take an in depth look at the history and purpose of government, purpose of the citizenry in government, principles of the constitution, elections and voting, history of political parties, and the three branches of government. Each student is required to attend either a city council meeting or school board meeting and complete an essay in order to graduate. The Concurrent Enrollment course will include a study of the American political system and how and why the citizenry relate to the government as they do. Emphasis is placed upon the organization and functioning of the presidential, legislative and judicial subsystems. FINANCIAL LITERACY __________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This course will provide students with an overview of economics and finance with primary emphasis on the principles of microeconomics and the U.S. economic system. Further, this course will increase student’s awareness of the U.S. banking and financial system and simulate real life events to ensure exposure to future economic decision-making skills.

ELECTIVES WORLD PEOPLE STUDIES _______________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This course will empower students to study various types of subgroups that have something in common such as religion, gender, or culture. In addition, students will focus on a group of people rather than on a specific region and examine a subgroup’s history, politics, economics, and/or culture.

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WESTERN CIVILIZATIONS ______________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: World History This course focuses on the application of an interdisciplinary approach to the study of western cultural traditions, frequently using a chronological framework. Course content typically includes a survey of the major developments in and contributors to art and architecture, literature, religion and philosophy, and culture. Additional content will include intellectual and political movements. WORLD GEOGRAPHY ___________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This course will provide students with an overview of world geography. Topics include the physical environment; the political landscape; the relationship between people and the land; economic production and development; and the movement of people, goods, and ideas. Current events and case studies in the world are a key emphasis. COMPARATIVE ECONOMICS ____________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This course offers students an opportunity to study different economies and economic systems, including an examination of various approaches in micro- and macroeconomics.

HISTORY & POLITICS OF TERRORISM ___________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This course offers an in-depth study of the political, economic, and social issues facing the United States. This course will primarily focus on the impact of terrorism throughout the 20th century to the present.

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WORLD HISTORY (AP) __________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: World History Note: College credit will only be offered if students successfully obtain the appropriate score on the Advanced Placement (AP) exam. AP World History will not offer DMACC credit. This course will examine world history from 8000 BCE to the present with the aim of helping students develop a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contracts and how different human societies have interacted. Further, this course will highlight the nature of changes in an international context and explore their causes and continuity. INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (CE) __________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None NOTE: DMACC credit 3-PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology This course consists of survey of psychology including theoretical and experimental findings and applications from areas as neurobiology, learning, memory, personality, social, abnormal and therapy. DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (CE) __________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology NOTE: DMACC credit 3–PSY 121 Developmental Psychology The study of factors that affect human development from conception to death, with emphasis on topics such as physical, cognitive, social changes, and methods of study and current issues.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (4 Credits Required) & HEALTH DEPARTMENT (1 Credit Required)

COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites

Physical Education 1 9-12 Required all four years Health Education 1 8-9 Required for graduation.

Recommended grade 8 or 9 Personal Wellness 1 9-12 Not counted as PE credit for

graduation Early Bird Strength Training 1 9-12 None

Physical Education Waiver Beginning in the fall of 2018, senior and junior students at Winterset High School will be able to waive physical education if they are involved in full season athletic events and/or marching band. Seniors will be eligible to waive their entire physical education course if involved in a full athletic season. Juniors will be eligible to waive one-half of their physical education requirements (900 minutes) if in a full season athletic event, marching band, or enrolled in the early bird strength and conditioning PE course. There will be 35 slots available and will be provided to Juniors on a first come first serve basis. Sophomores and Freshmen will NOT be eligible to waive their physical education requirement(s). *Any student who waives physical education and does not fully complete a full athletic season event will be required to make up the term that was missed.

REQUIRED

PHYSICAL EDUCATION _________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None Note: Must be taken all four years. The course balances the health related (strength, flexibility, body and cardiovascular fitness) aspects of physical education with the skill related parts of team and individual sport activities. The course includes assessment of fitness levels and activities that develop lifetime skills. At the 9th and l0th grade level, emphasis is placed on team and partner sports, which include core fitness and activities such as team handball, doubles and singles volley tennis, floor hockey, softball, volleyball, pickle-ball, weight training, kickball, badminton, whiffle ball, 3-way volleyball, and CPR training. The 11th and 12th grade have major emphasis on individual and recreational activities. This includes core fitness and activities such as badminton, archery, pickle-ball (singles and doubles) whiffle ball, 2-on-2 volleyball, volleyball, kickball, whiffle ball, shuffleboard, fitness/stations, team handball, flag football, basketball, weight training, and CPR training.

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HEALTH EDUCATION ___________________________________________________ Grade Level: 8-9 Credit: 1 credit (if taken in high school) Prerequisite: None Health education is required for graduation and maybe taken in 8th-12th grade. If taken in 8th grade, the course will fulfill the graduation requirement but will not be counted as a high school credit. The curriculum emphasizes self-respect, responsible decision-making, assertive communication and refusal skills. Health units include key concepts of mental, physical and social health, substance abuse, CPR, human development and disease prevention. A strong, consistent abstinence message is conveyed to students, including violence prevention skills.

ELECTIVES

PERSONAL WELLNESS _________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None Note: This credit does not count toward PE credit for graduation. The purpose of this course is to educate and motivate students to take responsibility for their health and well being as they enter adulthood. The course will deal with health and nutrition issues facing our society today. Course topics include health and wellness, physical health, mental health, and social health. Through group discussion, self-inventories, exercise and projects, students learn how to make healthy choices in all areas of their daily lives-physical, mental, and social. As students acquire knowledge and decision-making skills, they gain confidence that influences them to take positive actions about their own health. By the end of this course, students have a solid understanding of wellness and how to make it a lifelong habit. Activities include kickboxing, yoga, and Biggest Loser. EARLY BIRD STRENGTH TRAINING _____________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None Strength and Conditioning class will focus on improving overall athletic performance and providing students with the skills and knowledge to independently remain/become physically fit. This class is geared towards improving the overall athlete, rather than focusing on specific sports or specialized-sport movements. Students can expect to further develop and increase competitive potential in numerous health and skill-related components of fitness. Topics such as athlete-specific nutrition and the mental side of sport will also be introduced. Additionally, this class will further develop teamwork qualities, improve self-confidence, reduce the overall risk of injuries, and promote students to achieve their athletic potential. The driving goal of class is to put students in the best position physically and mentally to be successful in sport and in life.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites Spanish I 2 9-12 Spanish II 2 9-12 Spanish I Spanish III 2 10-12 Spanish II

Spanish IV 2 10-12 Spanish III Spanish V 2

DMACC 8 11-12 Spanish IV

SPANISH I ______________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 credits This course is offered every year for the beginning student. Students will learn many “basics” of the language, including numbers, colors, telling time, school classes, etc. They also learn to ask questions and make statements about themselves and others. Emphasis is put on the grammatical aspects of the present tense (conjugations of regular and some irregular verbs) and building a large working vocabulary. As the course progresses, students will improve their speaking, writing, and listening skills in the second language along with basic reading and translation. SPANISH II ______________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Spanish I This course is offered every year for the advanced beginner student who wants to continue with the language. Grammar is still an integral part of the course, but in more advanced aspects. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing are all stressed in the present as well as the past tense. Students will continue learning about different Spanish speaking cultures and using the language in real life situations. SPANISH III _____________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Spanish II This class is designed for the intermediate student who wants to continue with his/her Spanish career. Grammar is an integral part of the course, but in more advanced aspects and tenses. A higher level of writing as well as speaking is stressed. There will be more instruction in Spanish.

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SPANISH IV ____________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Spanish III Spanish IV is taught bilingual. The class works on improving and polishing all skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with emphasis on reading and writing. Advanced grammar topics and vocabulary expansion are also included. SPANISH V (CE) _________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Spanish IV Note: DMACC credit 8-FLS 241 Intermediate Spanish I and FLS 242 Intermediate

Spanish II This course is designed for the advanced student who wants to continue their Spanish education. This class will utilize prior language skills to acquire knowledge about the history and cultures of various Spanish-speaking countries through various modes; including readings by famous Hispanic authors. Students are expected to communicate in Spanish and the majority of instruction will be in Spanish as well.

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CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Please see the individual departments and their prospective Programs of Study.

AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites Intro to Agriculture 1 9-12 Small Animal Science 1 9-12 Agricultural Systems Tech 1 9-12 Plant Science 2 9-12 Survey of Animal Industry 1

DMACC 3 11-12 Intro to Agriculture

Alternating Years Principles of Agronomy 1

DMACC 3 11-12 Intro to Agriculture

Alternating Years

PROGRAM OF STUDY AGRICULTURE

Intro to Agriculture (1) Agricultural Systems Tech (1) Plant Science (2) Survey of Animal Industry (1) Small Animal Science (1) Principles of Agronomy (1)

INTRO TO AGRICULTURE _______________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None Students participating in this course will experience “hands-on” activities, projects, and problems. The study of communication, the science of agriculture, plants, animals, natural resources, and agricultural mechanics are included in the course. While surveying the opportunities available in agriculture and natural resources, students will learn to solve problems, conduct research, analyze data, work in teams, and take responsibility for their work, actions, and learning. SMALL ANIMAL SCIENCE _______________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None Anyone that has an interest in vet science or a love for pets and small animals will want to take this class. The anatomy, nutrition, diseases, and ways of managing and caring for these animals will be covered. Some of the animals covered are dogs, cats, rabbits, snakes, chickens and other pets and exotic animals.

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AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS TECH ________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This class will focus on a variety of mechanical knowledge in agriculture. Some of the topics will include machinery care and management, building planning and management, engine care and maintenance, hydraulic systems, GPS Systems, and other topics. PLANT SCIENCE ________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture recommended This is a two-term course. The major focus of Plant Science is to expose students to the world of agriculture, plant science, and career options. Students participating in this course will have experiences in various plant science concepts, exciting “hands-on” activities, projects, and problems. Students’ experience will involve the study of plant anatomy and physiology, classifications, and the fundamentals of production and harvesting. Coursework will also require students to acquire knowledge and skills required to utilize plants effectively. This course will be utilizing both the classroom and the greenhouse.

SURVEY OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY (CE) ____________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Intro to Agriculture Note: DMACC Credit 3-AGS 113 Survey of Animal Industry Note: Offered alternating years This class will focus on animal agriculture production. Breeds, digestion, nutrition, reproduction, evaluation and management practices of the main livestock species raised in Iowa and the United States will be studied. PRINCIPLES OF AGRONOMY (CE) _______________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Intro to Agriculture Note: DMACC Credit: 3-AGA 114 Principles of Agronomy Note: Offered alternating years

This is an introductory course in the general principles of crop production and management. Major areas of study are food production, crop classification, plant growth factors, seed production and variety selection.

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BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

(1 Credit Required)

COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites Computer Applications 1 9-12 Required for graduation Adv. Computer Applications 1 9-12 Computer Applications Business Technology Skills 1 9-12 Computer Applications Desktop Publishing 1 9-12 Computer Applications Introduction to Business 1 9-12 Accounting I 1 10-12 Accounting II 1 10-12 Accounting I Accounting III 1 11-12 Accounting II Accounting IV 1 11-12 Accounting III Marketing I 1 9-12 Marketing II 1 10-12 Marketing II Business Law 1 10-12 Entrepreneurship 1 10-12 Introduction to Business

PROGRAMS OF STUDY BUSINESS AND MARKETING

Courses and Sequence COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY ACCOUNTING MARKETING Adv. Computer Applications Accounting I Introduction to Business Business Technology Skills Accounting II Marketing I Business Law Accounting III Marketing II Computer Applications Accounting IV Entrepreneurship Desktop Publishing MOC-class MOC-class MOC-class

REQUIRED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS _____________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None Computer Application is a course that exposes students to beginning levels of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet. Student will learn how to format documents for personal and business use, set up basic spreadsheets, prepare computerized presentations, and complete research on the World Wide Web. While learning the basics of the programs, students will learn how to create personal and business letters, reports, tables, memos, and simple databases.

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ELECTIVES

ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS _________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Computer Applications Advanced Computer Applications will work with the advanced concepts found in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Topics include, but are not limited to integrating software, database functions & queries, filtering data, creating & using macros. Students also learn Microsoft Outlook and Access. BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY SKILLS _______________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Computer Applications Business Technology Skills is a course that introduces students to various technology related skills that are used in today’s workplace. Key units include business communication and collaboration programs, records management programs, as well as an introduction to designing commonly used business documents using the latest technology. DESKTOP PUBLISHING __________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Computer Applications

Have you ever wanted to create a professional looking brochure, newsletter or poster that looks like the professional’s? If so, this class is for you. In this class students will learn graphic design and photo manipulation skills while learning program elements of Adobe programs: Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ___________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This introductory business class will provide students with instruction in business concepts and skills necessary to be competitive in today’s business. The course will be a foundation course for business, management, finance, marketing, and accounting careers and pathways.

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ACCOUNTING I _________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This course consists of the fundamentals of keeping records in a multicolumn journal approach. This term goes through a monthly cycle of a service producing proprietorship using online materials. Through this cycle, transactions are journalized, ledgers are proved for accuracy, adjusting and closing transactions are journalized, and financial and business statements will be prepared. ACCOUNTING II ________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Accounting I This course will build on the fundamentals taught in Accounting I. This term goes through a monthly cycle of a merchandising partnership using on-line materials. Through this cycle, purchases of merchandise, sales tax, payroll and cost of merchandise will be introduced. ACCOUNTING III _______________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Accounting II This course will continue with concepts taught in Accounting I and II. Accounting software and on-line materials will be utilized. Through this term, departmental records will be kept. Special journals, inventory control, uncollectible receivables, plant assets and depreciation will be introduced. ACCOUNTING IV ________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Accounting III This course will continue with concepts taught in Accounting I, II, and III. Accounting software and on-line materials will be utilized. Through this term, voucher systems, corporate and managerial accounting concepts will be explored.

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MARKETING I __________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None Principles of Marketing will offer students the ability to view how marketing fits into the business organization. It will also show students how their lives are affected by marketing every day. Unit topics include marketing concepts, marketing functions, products and services, distribution, and promotion. Mathematical applications will be included. MARKETING II _________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Marketing I This class expands on the principles of marketing. Special emphasis will be placed on sales. Communication, human resources, and mathematical concepts will also be discussed. This class allows students to job shadow. BUSINESS LAW _________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This course will introduce students to the basic principles of business law. Legal duties, obligations, liabilities, legal rights, and benefits will be discussed. Lawyers, insurance agents, bank executives and other knowledgeable guest speakers will give their expert advice and information that will be useful to all students. ENTREPRENEURSHIP ___________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Business Have you ever thought about being your own boss and running your own business? This course allows you to apply first-hand the procedures and techniques of owning and running a business. You will have the opportunity to work with local small business owners and bankers to develop a comprehensive business plan that will guide your business start-up and address capital funding. At the end of the course you will present your business plan to a group of community leaders for final feedback on the success of your business plan.

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites Food & Nutrition 1 9-12 Advanced Foods 1 9-12 Food & Nutrition Occupational Foods

1

11-12

Food & Nutrition and Advanced Foods

Textiles & Clothing Const. 1 9-12 Adv. Textile & Clothing Const.

1

10-12 Textiles & Clothing Const.

Parenting & Infants (Ages Prenatal-2 years)

1 10-12

Child Development (Ages 3-18)

1 10-12

Child Development Exper.

1

11-12

Parenting & Infants or Child Development

Housing & Interior Design 1 10-12 Family Living 1 10-12 Alternating Years Independent Living 1 10-12 Alternating Years Culinary Arts 8

DMACC 19 11-12 Food & Nutrition

PROGRAMS OF STUDY-FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE Courses and Sequence

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE COOKING & RELATED CULINARY SCIENCES

Parenting & Infants Food & Nutrition Child Development Advanced Foods Family Living Occupational Foods Food & Nutrition Independent Living Housing & Interior Design Culinary Arts Textiles & Clothing MOC- Class

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FOOD & NUTRITION ____________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This course is designed to prepare the student for making healthy food choices and handling food safely. The units of study will focus on teaching basic buying, storing and preparation techniques for various types of food products. Additional units of study include the body’s use of nutrients, measurements, equivalents, standard tools and their proper use, and safety issues. The students will learn food preparation skills in a regular classroom setting, as well as a laboratory setting. ADVANCED FOODS _____________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Food & Nutrition This advanced course gives students an opportunity to explore food preparation in greater depth than the prerequisite course. Units of study include meal planning for a budget or special diet, menu aesthetics, etiquette and serving styles. Students will learn and practice more difficult food preparation techniques, study and prepare international foods and be introduced to the Food Service Program. OCCUPATIONAL FOODS ________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Food & Nutrition and Advanced Foods Occupational Foods is designed to apply information and skills learned in previous cooking classes to the planning, preparation and service of meals in a student run restaurant. Units covered include the food service industry, types of food service units, food service jobs and their responsibilities, larger quantity food preparation, sanitation, safety, menu strategies, catering, methods of service, the wage-hour law and government regulations governing food-service workers. TEXTILES & CLOTHING CONST. ________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This course is for students with little or no sewing experience. Units that will be covered will be the sewing machine equipment and operation and basic garment construction. Students are required to complete a minimum of two garments, which incorporate required sewing techniques. The type of garments will vary according to individual/class preferences. In addition, the students will make a small quilt to learn fabric and color selection, piecing and pressing techniques, and to promote sewing as a life long leisure activity.

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ADVANCED TEXTILES & CLOTHING CONST. _____________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Textiles & Clothing Construction This advanced course will help the student increase basic sewing skills and learn new ones. Students may work with special fabrics and complete projects to meet required techniques according to personal interests and abilities. Also included will be fiber information, fabric production, clothing design, and wardrobe planning. Number and type of projects constructed may vary according to individual skills and interest. PARENTING & INFANTS (Prenatal to 2 years of age) _________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None Note: Formerly Child Development & Parenting This course is recommended for all future parents and/or students interested in the field of elementary education and child care provider. It will help the student understand infants and the challenges and responsibilities of caring for them. Units will include decisions to parent, healthy pregnancy practices, and the growth and development of the fetus. The course emphasizes health and safety for infants and toddlers, ways to guide children’s behavior, developmentally appropriate learning activities for children, importance of routines, selecting child care and career opportunities. Students are required to care for an infant simulator, which will cry at random for various lengths of time, similar to a real live baby’s pattern of needs. The infant simulator tracks the students parenting skills through an internal computer sensor. Students are required to adjust their schedules to fit the infant’s needs while still meeting their own obligations. CHILD DEVELOPMENT (Ages 3 to 18) _____________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This course is recommended for all future parents and/or students interested in the field of elementary education and child care provider. It will help the student understand children from toddlers to adolescents and the challenges and responsibilities of caring for them. Units will include child growth and development. Much time will be spent learning about physical, intellectual, language, social, emotional, and moral development. This course emphasizes the importance of routine, play, communicating with children, guidance and character development. Additional units will include special needs children, childcare issues and career opportunities in the field.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXPER. _________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Parenting & Infants or Child Development This course is designed to apply information about child development and childcare learned in Parenting & Infants or Child Development. Units include childcare and discipline, social, mental and physical development of preschool children and elementary children, developmentally appropriate activities and healthful foods for children. Students will be working at several preschool centers in the community and with an elementary teacher during the term to give them experience in working with children. This course is recommended for those involved with teacher aide or those who plan to enter the field of childcare or early childhood education. Students must be able to provide their own transportation to and from the off-campus work center. HOUSING & INTERIOR DESIGN _________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This course deals with the many aspects of housing needs and interior decorating. Units of study include architectural designs, design principles and elements, interior decoration, consumer tips in interior selections, and careers in housing. Students will complete several small projects to apply design principles and elements. A major design project for the term will be selecting a house plan, creating sample boards of furnishing, backgrounds and decorating choices for certain rooms of that house, then drafting the rooms and furnishings to scale. FAMILY LIVING ________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None The purpose of this course is to prepare the student for the responsibilities of family living and marriage. Units covered include self-awareness, communication skills, decision-making, dating, partner selection, abusive relationship signals, successful marriage, inter-family relationships, family crisis, stress management, and death and dying.

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INDEPENDENT LIVING __________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None The purpose of this course is to prepare students for some of the challenges they will face when they move out on their own. This course emphasizes subjects and situations common to individuals living on their own. Units in this class include selecting housing, leases and contracts, money management, applying for and using credit wisely, checking account records and reconciling, insurance policy terminology, making basic consumer decisions, basic cooking and nutrition, clothing selection, care and repair. CULINARY ARTS (CE) ___________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credits: 8 credits Prerequisite: Food & Nutrition Note: DMACC credits 19-HCM 100 Sanitation Lecture, HCM 143 Food Preparation I

Lecture, HCM 144 Food Preparation I Lab, HCM 320 Introduction to Hospitality, HCM 152 Food Preparation II Lecture, HCM 153 Food Preparation II Lab, HCM 231 Nutrition, HCM 110 Baking Lab

The Culinary Arts Program prepares students to enter culinary positions with hotels, restaurants, clubs or institutions and some select jobs in dining room service, catering or management. By the end of the program, graduates will have taken courses in food preparation, nutrition, menu planning, purchasing, grade manager and baking. International cuisine, restaurant management and advanced culinary cuisine are practicum courses and a valuable part of the training. These courses are management-designed and offer students practical knowledge of the restaurant and business.

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HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM OF STUDY

COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites Certified Nurses Aide 2

DMACC 3

11-12 Physical and Immunization records on file and submit to drug testing

Advanced Nurses Aide 2 DMACC 3

11-12 Successful completion of CNA certification

Medical Terminology I 2 DMACC 3

11-12 None

Medical Terminology II 2 DMACC 3

11-12 Medical Terminology I

Emergency Medical Tech. I 2 Kirkwood 4

11-12

Emergency Medical Tech. II 1 Kirkwood 3.5

11-12 Emergency Medical Tech. I

Emergency Medical Tech. III 1 Kirkwood 1

11-12 Emergency Medical Tech. II

Food & Nutrition 1 9-12 Computer Applications 1 9-12 Required for Graduation MOC-Class 2 (.5 credits

per term) 12 Instructor Approval

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CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE (CE) ___________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Physical and Immunization records on file and submit to drug testing Note: DMACC 3 credits-HSC 172 Nurse Aide (90 hours) CNA is designed to offer students the opportunity to explore health care fields. The course will cover an introduction to the health care systems along with basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students will develop nursing assistant skills and the basic skills of a health care giver. The basics of personal health and wellness, nutrition, human development, disease processes and preventative health is taught in this course. Field trips to explore community based clinical, industrial, and educational health centers are a part of the course. Students will complete Module C CPR Training. Students will complete the 90-hour Nurse’s Aide training and will be eligible for certification testing. Classes will be held at the Administration Building with clinical at the Madison County Hospital and Winterset nursing homes. Students completing with a grade of 75% or higher will be eligible for credit through articulation in a community college nursing program. This Fundamentals of Nursing Articulation equal three (3) college credits upon completion. Credit will be granted according to community college articulation agreement. This agreement does not guarantee students will be accepted into a community college nursing program.

ADVANCED NURSES AIDE (CE) __________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Criminal/Abuse background check; CPR certification

Physical and Immunization records on file and submit to drug testing Successful completion of Certified Nurse Aide Note: DMACC 3 credits-HSC 182 Advanced Nurse Aide (75 hours) This course is designed for CNA's who have completed the 75-hour state approved course. The course provides an opportunity to gain the additional competencies and clinical experiences needed to seek employment in a hospital. The first 45 hours of the course are held in a classroom/lab and the remaining 30 hours of clinical will be in a hospital.

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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (CE) ________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: None Note: DMACC 3 credits-HSC 120 Medical Terminology I (45 hours) This is an introductory course in medical terminology. The course focuses on building knowledge of basic medical vocabulary with an emphasis on prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining vowels. Anatomical, physiological, and pathological terminology are covered. Terminology related to the body systems is discussed. Accurate spelling and pronunciation of terms are also emphasized. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II (CE) _______________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Medical Terminology I Note: DMACC 3 credits-HSC 121 Medical Terminology II (45 hours) Continues to build a medical language vocabulary by studying the musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous and integumentary systems.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is the first career-level certification program in EMS. The primary focus of the EMT is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. EMT’s perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. An EMT functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. The EMT is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Skills include treatment of wounds and fractures, basic airway management and automated defibrillation. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH. I (CE) ____________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: None, Certified Nurses Aide strongly recommended Note: Kirkwood Community College 4 credits-EMS 260 (Hours: 4/0/0/0) This course will prepare students to provide medical care at an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Services Education standards. This course will introduce basic emergency care concepts in a preparatory module, including fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMT and medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care. HIPAA, Infection Control and Mandatory Reporting for child/adult training for health care providers is required. Students earn American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH. II (CE) ____________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Emergency Medical Technician I Note: Kirkwood Community College 3.5 credits-EMS 350 (Hours: 3/1/0/0) This course continues with concepts learned in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) I. The course will introduce shock and resuscitation, patient assessment, care and transportation of the acutely ill trauma patient, special patient populations and MES operations. Focuses on Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS), Hazmat Awareness and Incident Command. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency for skills within the scope of practice for patients of all ages. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH. III (CE) ___________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Emergency Medical Technician II Note: Kirkwood Community College 1 credit-EMS 365 (Hours: 0/0/3/0) This field experience will prepare students to provide emergency medical assessment, care and transportation of acutely ill or injured patients of all ages. Develops student proficiency in previously learned skills when providing direct patient care in selected clinical settings. Requires student participation in documentation of patient contacts and field experience approved by the medical director and the EMS program director. Students must demonstrate competency in skills for patients of all ages within the scope of practice. FOOD & NUTRITION ____________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None This course is designed to prepare the student for making healthy food choices and handling food safely. The units of study will focus on teaching basic buying, storing and preparation techniques for various types of food products. Additional units of study include the body’s use of nutrients, measurements, equivalents, standard tools and their proper use, and safety issues. The students will learn food preparation skills in a regular classroom setting, as well as a laboratory setting.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS _____________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None Computer Application is a course that exposes students to beginning levels of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet. Student will learn how to format documents for personal and business use, set up basic spreadsheets, prepare computerized presentations, and complete research on the World Wide Web. While learning the basics of the programs, students will learn how to create personal and business letters, reports, tables, memos, and simple databases.

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MULTI-OCCUPATIONS COOPERATIVE CLASS ___________________________ Grade Level: 12 Credit: 2 credits (.5 credits per term) Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Note: This is a yearlong course that meets during the seminar/lunch time. MOC is for the student who plans to immediately enter the workforce and for the student who wishes to explore career areas before they gain a vocational, two-year, or four-year degree. Areas of study include orientation to the world of work, human relations, communication, business math, workplace safety, law and taxation, personal money and consumer issues, and developing job seeking skills. Students must have been accepted into the MOC program. This yearlong class completes each vocational course of study Winterset offers. This class is intended for students who are enrolled in the MOC job training work experience.

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites Basic Drafting & Design 1 9-12 Manufacturing 1 9-12 Metals Technology I 1 9-12 Manufacturing Metals Technology II 1 10-12 Manufacturing, Metals I &

Welding Technology Welding Technology 1 10-12 Manufacturing & Metals I CAD Architectural 1 9-12 Basic Drafting & Design CAD Mechanical 1 9-12 Basic Drafting & Design Residential Wiring 1 10-12 Wood Technology I 1 10-12 Manufacturing Wood Technology II 1 10-12 Wood Technology I Cabinet Making 1 11-12 Wood Technology II Graphics I 1 9-12 Graphics II 1 9-12 Graphics I Digital Design & Development 1 9-12 Graphics I Construction Trades 8

DMACC 15 11-12 Wood Technology I

Computer Integrated Manufacturing -PLTW

2 DMACC 3

11-12 Algebra I

Automotive Repair Technology Year 1

8 SWCC 20

11-12

Automotive Repair Technology Year 2

2 SWCC 21

11-12 Automotive Repair Technology Year 1

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS OF STUDY Manufacturing Architectural

Millwork Basic Drafting

& Design Construction

Trades Automotive

Basic Drafting & Design

Basic Drafting & Design

Basic Drafting & Design

Manufacturing SWCC Automotive

Manufacturing Manufacturing Graphics I Drafting & Design

Metals Technology I

Wood Tech I Graphics II CAD Architectural

Metals Technology II

Wood Tech II (Architectural Millwork)

Digital Design & Dev.

Residential Wiring

CAD Mechanical CAD Architectural CAD Mechanical

Const. Trades Academy

Welding Technology

Cabinet Making CAD Architectural

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

MOC-class MOC-class

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BASIC DRAFTING & DESIGN _____________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: None The main focus of this course is to develop knowledge and understanding of drafting standards through the proper use of manual drawing tools. Students will demonstrate proficiency in architectural and mechanical drafting through the use of a T-square, triangles, scales and other manual drafting equipment. This course exposes students to various careers available in the field of engineering and manufacturing. Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) will wrap-up this nine-week course. MANUFACTURING ______________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None Note: Required for Woods and Metals classes. This introductory manufacturing course will introduce students to aspects of production manufacturing. Areas to be studied will include woodworking, sheet metal fabrication and metal cutting/welding processes. This course is the beginning course to the manufacturing and construction strand of Industrial Technology. Manufacturing is a prerequisite to Metals, Welding, Woods and the Construction courses. METALS TECHNOLOGY I _______________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Manufacturing Students will be introduced to basic processes within most manufacturing industries. The students through classroom, lab and problem solving activities will develop skills and knowledge in the areas of bench metal (sheet metal, small hand and power tools), machine tools (lathes, grinders, mills, drill presses), hot metals (gas and arc welding, cutting, foundry, forging), and the introduction to computer aided machining (CAM). As the student explores the areas of metalworking, emphasis will be placed on career opportunities and safety. Students will build upon their skills from other academic areas as they use and develop skills relating to measurement, blueprint reading, and layout.

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METALS TECHNOLOGY II _______________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Metals I This course will build upon the metalworking skills, knowledge and problem solving abilities acquired in Metals I. Through hands-on and problem solving activities the students will develop a deeper understanding of the elements of metalworking such as design, planning, and production of a manufactured product. Students will use manufacturing equipment and materials commonly found in industry today including test equipment, CNC, CAM, and other various computer applications. WELDING TECHNOLOGY _______________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit

Prerequisite: Metals Technology I Welding is a course designed for continued exploration of skills learned in Metals I. Continued instruction will take place in oxy-acetylene welding and cutting practices, as well as plasma arc cutting. Electric arc welding will also be introduced which will require specific joints and position work. A strong emphasis will be placed on MIG welding on sheet metal and plate steel. Required welds will include specific joints demonstrated in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead position. A final independent project will be completed by each student. Field trips to local businesses will be a part of the welding careers component.

CAD ARCHITECTURAL __________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Basic Drafting & Design This course focuses on Computer Aided Design (CAD) for both residential and commercial structures. Students will identify residential architecture, from traditional to modern design. Knowledge will be gained in how a home is built, the identification of its structural components and how those components fit together. Using current architectural software (Chief Architecture) students will learn the various toolbars and command functions necessary to develop architectural blueprints. This course is a good foundation for Career Academy Construction Trades.

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CAD MECHANICAL _____________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Basic Drafting & Design Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Machinery (CAM) are the two key components in this course emphasizing part design and product development. Utilizing two pieces of computer software (Solid Works and Master CAM) students will learn command functions necessary for the manufacture of simple mechanical parts and components. Computer generated designs will go from the computer to the machine shop for final machining. Blueprint and product will be yielded from this course. RESIDENTIAL WIRING __________________________________________________ Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit

Prerequisite: None

This one term class will address residential wiring basics, career opportunities, electrical equipment, and introduce students to the theory and application of basic electricity. Students will learn how to correctly wire circuits using various types of materials in a real world situation. Lab projects will be used to demonstrate and reinforce the theories learned. This course can be adapted to many career areas but is especially helpful in the construction field and is part of the WHS certified construction strand. WOOD TECHNOLOGY I _________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Manufacturing This one term class will introduce students to woodworking techniques, construction basics, , equipment operation, basic joinery, the theory and application of woods, and career opportunities. Students will learn how to safely use tools and properly select materials in the construction industry. Lab projects will be used to demonstrate competency and learn problem-solving skills. Students are responsible for the cost of personal projects beyond course requirements. This course can be adapted to many career areas but is especially helpful in the construction field and is part of the WHS certified construction strand.

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WOOD TECHNOLOGY II _________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Wood Technology I This second level woods class expands on the skills learned in Wood Technology I. During the course, the student will be graded on three individualized student chosen projects plus daily work, quizzes, etc. The projects must be instructor approved after the student creates an accurate working drawing. Projects will be evaluated according to their difficulty, function, design, and quality. Students will need to work well with others, use time efficiently, and be highly motivated to complete course content. CABINET MAKING ______________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Wood Technology II This advanced level course is designed only for students with superior skills who are interested in high quality woodworking and furniture construction. Students will cover the fine details in commercial cabinet construction, professional finishes, hardware uses, and material selection. Each student will be required to complete several upper level projects. Students will learn about the business of the industry by completing one of the projects for a customer. Each student will have the opportunity to build a personal project; this project is part of the final exam. GRAPHICS I ____________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None Graphics introduces students to a variety of ways that we use technology to communicate visually. This communication knowledge is essential for career success in the 21st century. Students will apply their new knowledge by completing several hands on projects. Some of the skills learned in this course include problem solving, design basics and aesthetics, technical sketching, screen printing, advertisement design, advertisement production, and design layout. Students will develop skills using the industry standard software Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design).

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GRAPHICS II______________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Graphics I This course continues the study of graphic design introduced in Graphics I and provides the student the opportunity for deeper understanding of the elements and principles of design, layout, typography, and color theory. Students will apply their knowledge and skills to individual and school wide projects, using the Adobe Creative Suite to produce print and digital graphics. Projects may include poster design, web and mobile graphics, dye sublimation, photography retouching, and screen printing. DIGITAL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT _____________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Graphics recommended This course will introduce students to website design and development. Each student will have the opportunity to create a functional and appealing website using the latest software. Students should be skilled and interested in computer software, elements of design, and graphic communication. Graphics is not a required prerequisite, but it is highly recommended. The goal of this course is to design, build, and publish an operational website. CONSTRUCTION TRADES (CE) __________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 8 credits Prerequisite: Wood Technology I Note: DMACC 14 credits-CON 333 Materials and Construction Theory, CON 336

Care/Use of Hand/Power Tools, CON 337 Construction Blueprint Reading, CON 334 Construction Techniques

Note: This is a yearlong course that meets for half the day in the mornings. Content will include residential and commercial construction design, masonry and carpentry basics. Students will work with actual materials and equipment on actual construction projects. Field trips are a certainty. Students must be prepared to work outside in all kinds of weather. This class is a DMACC certified class for serious construction students only. This course will be taught to DMACC standards and grading. Students completing the curriculum to DMACC standards will be awarded both WHS and college credits.

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COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (PLTW) ____________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credits: 2 credits Prerequisite: Algebra I Note: DMACC 3 credits-EGT 450 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Students learn about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation. Students develop their knowledge and skills of Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing to produce products using a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) mill. Students apply the knowledge and skills gained in this course as they collaborate to design, build and program factory system models. *See page 83 for PLTW info AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR TECHNOLOGY YEAR 1 ___________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credits: 8 credits Prerequisite: Note: SWCC 20 credits- AUT 104 Introduction to Automotive Technology, AUT 404

Automotive Suspension & Steering, AUT 503 Automotive Brake Systems, AUT 603 Basic Automotive Electricity, AUT 652 Advanced Automotive Electricity, AUT 704 Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR TECHNOLOGY YEAR 2 ___________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credits: 8 credits Prerequisite: Automotive Repair Technology Year 1 Note: SWCC 21 credits- AUT 163 Automotive Engine Repair, AUT 173 Advanced

Automotive Engine Repair, AUT 535 Advanced Automotive Brakes & Alignments, AUT 844 Automotive Electronic Engine Controls, AUT 834 Automotive Fuel Systems

Demand is high for automotive technicians to perform maintenance and light repairs on today’s high-tech automobiles. SWCC’s auto technology Career Academy remains popular every year with near maximum enrollment. The program is held at SWCC’s Creston campus. Students have participated and placed high each year in the Ford AAA Contest and the auto skills contest in Ankeny.

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MULTI-OCCUPATIONS COOPERATIVE (MOC)

& CAREER EDUCATION COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites Multi-Occupations Cooperative

Class (MOC) 2

12 Instructor Approval

Multi-Occupations Cooperative Job (MOC)

4

12 Instructor Approval

Career Education 2 11-12 Instructor Approval Experienced-Based Career

Education 1 11-12 Instructor Approval

MULTI-OCCUPATIONS COOPERATIVE CLASS ___________________________ Grade Level: 12 Credit: 2 credits (.5 credits per term) Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Note: This is a yearlong course that meets during the seminar/lunch time. MOC is for the student who plans to immediately enter the workforce and for the student who wishes to explore career areas before they gain a vocational, two-year, or four-year degree. Areas of study include orientation to the world of work, human relations, communication, business math, workplace safety, law and taxation, personal money and consumer issues, and developing job seeking skills. Students must have been accepted into the MOC program. This yearlong class completes each vocational course of study Winterset offers. This class is intended for students who are enrolled in the MOC job training work experience. MULTI-OCCUPATIONS COOPERATIVE JOB ______________________________ Grade Level: 12 Credit: 4 credits (1 credit per term) Prerequisite: Instructor Approval, MOC Class This on-the-job training for selected students is under the supervision of the employer and the school coordinator. Students learn actual methods in real situations applicable to full-time jobs after graduation. The occupational areas included in the program are business and office education, marketing, family and consumer science, industrial technology and agricultural technology. Minimum work time is 15 hours per week.

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CAREER EDUCATION ___________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1-2 credits Prerequisite: None Career Education is a one or two term general elective course for students who are served by an IEP. The number of terms depends upon student need. The course of study will emphasize personal exploration of careers based on aptitude and personality assessments along with ethics and pre-career training which includes a mock interview and resume building. Organization and time management are also discussed along with current trends in the global economy. Any student who is not on an IEP must receive instructor approval before enrolling in the class. EXPERIENCED-BASED CAREER EDUCATION (EBCE) _____________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 4 credit Prerequisite: Instructor Approval EBCE is an academic internship program that uses the classroom and the community to provide hands-on career exploration. By using the expertise of business people and other community resources, students also learn practical applications on a job site. EBCE is a year-long course that meets one block each day.

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ART DEPARTMENT

COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites

Introduction to Art 1 9-12 Required for all other Art Classes

Photography/Commercial Art 1 9-12 Pottery 1 9-12 Introduction to Paint 1 9-12 Studio Art 1 11-12 Instructor approval Printmaking 1 9-12 Alternating Years Sculpture 1 9-12 Alternating Years Advanced Painting 1 10-12 Intro to Paint

Alternating Years Basic Design 1 9-12 Alternating Years Drawing 1 9-12 Alternating Years Jewelry Making & Metalwork 1 9-12 Basic Design

Alternating Years

OFFERED EVERY YEAR INTRODUCTION TO ART ________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None Note: This course is required for other art classes. This course is required is a basic two-dimensional drawing course operating on the belief that students need a good drawing background in order to function well in other art courses. Types of media used are pencil and acrylic paint. With the exception of one painting project, all work is black and white. Each student will be given a sketchbook. Students will be required to turn in at least ten sketchbook assignments throughout the term in order to encourage good drawing habits outside of class. Art history is studied using notes, images, examples, and the textbook. Notes, quizzes, and tests are given over color, history and techniques.

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PHOTOGRAPHY/COMMERCIAL ART _____________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Art Students will shoot a roll of black and white film on various subjects. They will develop the film and make prints in the darkroom. Students will also shoot digital photos and use software to alter and/or enhance them. Only 4 students at a time may work in the darkroom, and while they are taking turns at this, the rest of the class will be working on a commercial art study. The main purpose of this course is to expose the students to the type of work required by a commercial artist and photographer. In the commercial art study students will design logos, cartoons, fonts, advertisements, and other design projects. They will learn the basics of lettering, composition, advertising layout, fashion design, and several other aspects of commercial art.

POTTERY ______________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Art Students will explore four methods of pottery construction: pinch pottery, slab pottery, coil pottery and wheel thrown pottery during the course of the term. Students will create pieces using all of the techniques. Throughout the term students will take turns on the thrower’s wheels and manage their time with the other projects. Students will be required to complete several drawings before creating their pieces. They will also learn the basics of clay, glazes, and the kiln. Notes, quizzes, and tests will be given. INTRODUCTION TO PAINT ______________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Art Introduction to Paint is a continuation of the basics covered in Introduction to Art. Students are required to take this course in order to take Painting Seminar or Studio Art. Introduction to Paint teaches the basics of color, mixing colors, color relationships, and painting techniques, using tempera, oil, watercolor, and acrylic paint. Students will learn the color wheel and color relationships. They will also stretch a canvas and develop an original acrylic composition to paint. Art history study will continue with lectures, notes, images, and discussion. Students will take notes and quizzes and will be tested over all information at the end of the term.

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STUDIO ART ___________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit

Prerequisite: Introduction to Art, Introduction to Paint, plus two other art classes and Instructor Approval This course is recommended for serious advanced art students who want to explore their own area of interest in more depth. It is the responsibility of the student to plan his own course of study and projects. Five projects are required per term and a grade will be given on how well students make use of their class time. The student must also take time to confer with the teacher about quality and direction of his or her work. We recommend that only "B" average and above students in art take this course, as it requires a higher level of maturity and competence.

OFFERED ALTERNATE YEARS

PRINTMAKING _________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Art Students will explore a variety of printmaking techniques in this course. They will plan a design, transfer it to a block, and carve it. After carving, students will run a series of prints. Students will also explore digital printmaking. Tests will be given each midway point in the course over material covered during the term including art history.

SCULPTURE ____________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Art Students will create a relief sculpture out of wood, experiment with wire sculpture, large-scale paper Mache sculpture, and mixed media. Students will plan and execute a sculpture in clay. Sculpture is a very time consuming art form. Four or five projects will be accomplished during the term. Tests will be given at midterm and term over the artists, materials, and techniques covered in class.

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BASIC DESIGN __________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Art This class involves working with line, shapes, color, texture and contrast. Students will attempt to create designs in which all of these elements work together to make a unified, balanced arrangement. Some of the artwork produced will be abstract. Some assignments may contain drawing and painting. The first half of the term students will develop designs related to line quality, lights and darks, positive and negative space, and texture. Some designs will use a drawing approach, others will require cutting, assembling, and pasting. The second half of the term will require advanced design problems, incorporate color, 3 dimension, and computer work. A test will be given at the term over the material covered in class. This course is recommended for jewelry and commercial art students. DRAWING ______________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Art This course is for serious art students who wish to improve their drawing ability. Students will work mainly in pencil, charcoal, marker, pen and ink, oil, and chalk pastel. Each student will receive a sketchbook. Assignments will be given throughout the course in order to experiment with a variety of techniques and subjects. Tests will be given at midterm and term over material covered in the study. Sketchbook assignments will also be given each half term as required grades. This is a good course for seniors to prepare their portfolios for entrance into art school or college. JEWELRY MAKING & METALWORK _____________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Art and Basic Design Students will design jewelry pieces in various types of metal for this course. They will begin with simple forms in silver wire; basic techniques of cutting, filing, polishing, and soldering will be learned as the term progresses. Some drawing will be required as students develop twenty required designs, which they may later turn into finished pieces. Engraving, enameling and casting will also be explored as students produce jewelry projects in the form of rings, broaches, earrings, necklaces, etc. The metals used will be copper, pewter, nu-gold, nickel silver, and sterling silver.

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ADVANCED PAINTING __________________________________________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Art and Introduction to Paint Students will do four paintings during the term. First they will do a watercolor landscape based on a sketch they have made and a photograph they have taken. They will explore basic watercolor techniques using a heavyweight watercolor paper and watercolor paints. Secondly, students will stretch an 18x24 canvas and will do an acrylic painting. An oil painting will follow as students explore this medium. A final painting project will be in the student's choice of medium. Notes, quizzes, and tests will be given.

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INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT

COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites Band 2/year 9-12 Jazz Band .25/term 9-12 Audition Concert Choir 2/year 9-12 Jazz Choir Ensembles .25/term 9-12 Audition Music Theory (AP) 2 11-12

INSTRUMENTAL

BAND __________________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 credits for the whole year Prerequisite: None Instrumental music training encompasses the development of skills in playing an instrument, knowledge of the elements of music, and making music as a team. The overall goal of the program is to help young people become better people and live happier lives through the making of excellent music. All students enrolled in instrumental music are required to take at least six lessons per term. They are expected to be at all rehearsals and performances of the band. Some extra rehearsals are scheduled in August. Band is included in the student's grade point average. JAZZ BAND _____________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: .25 credit for each term Prerequisite: Audition Course content includes the study and playing of all styles of jazz with the study of improvisation, theory and techniques of playing jazz. Entrance is by audition and director selection based upon instrumentation needs. Class meets during seminar.

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VOCAL

The vocal music department consists of four curricular and two extra-curricular ensembles. Students involved in vocal music have many opportunities to participate in honor choirs, solo and ensemble contests, tours, national anthems at various events, and the all-school musical. Please read below for general course objectives and requirements. CONCERT CHOIR ______________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-10, 11-12 Credit: 2 credits per year Prerequisite: None Class will include the study of intermediate vocal techniques and exercises, review of basic theory and terminology, intermediate sight singing, study of the human voice, vocal health, and history of choral music through performances of various styles of choral literature. Each semester Concert Choir will study and rehearse music to be performed at specific concerts and contests. The course includes several evening concerts each semester. Students enrolled in Concert Choir may audition for state solo and small ensemble contest and audition for jazz and show choir ensembles. Voice lessons are required of all singers in this ensemble and will be scheduled weekly for 15 minutes to come from another class. JAZZ CHOIR ENSEMBLES _______________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: .25 credit per term

Prerequisite: Enrollment in Concert Choir & Audition Jazz Choir membership is open to 9-12 grade advanced singers who successfully complete an audition process. Members must also be enrolled in the Concert Choir to participate. Class will include study of advanced vocal techniques and exercises, advanced music theory and terminology, advanced sight-singing, study of the human voice, vocal health, and the history of choral music through performance of various styles of vocal literature. Each semester the Jazz Ensembles will study and rehearse music to be performed at specified concert and contest times. The course includes several evening concerts each semester and occasional other concerts. Class meets during seminar. MUSIC THEORY (AP) ____________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Involvement in Band or Choir Note: College credit will be earned via results of Advanced Placement exam This course will develop a student’s ability to recognize, understand, and describe basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented. Students will need to have been involved in band or choir previously.

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TALENTED AND GIFTED/TAG

COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites Talented and Gifted Independent

Study 1 9-12 TAG Qualification

TALENTED AND GIFTED INDEPENDENT STUDY __________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit per term (max. of 4 per high school career) Prerequisite: TAG Qualification This course will consist of projects for learners to pursue individually and/or in small groups. Learners are responsible for defining the class and developing the steps to be followed to accomplish their goal. Each learner, along with the teacher, will determine the criteria to be used in evaluating both the process and the product that is created. Course design and criteria must equal the requirements and expectations of an advanced level course appropriate for Talented and Gifted students. Students also have the opportunity to take AP courses online through the AP Academy. The academy was established to deliver AP courses online and via the Iowa Communications Network (ICN). Yearlong course offerings for 2017-18 include Biology, Calculus, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Statistics, US History, and Physics. One-semester course offerings include Economics and Macro Economics. See the guidance counselor or TAG coordinator for more information.

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TEACHING AND LEARNING DEPARTMENT

COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites Peer Helper 1 9-12 Tutoring 1 9-12 Peer Helper, Instructor

Approval Teacher Aide 0 12 Faculty Approval Intro to Education 1

DMACC 3 11-12

Initial Field Experience 1 DMACC 2

11-12 Intro to Education

PEER HELPER __________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None Peer Helper is an in-depth learning experience for acquiring skills in such areas as one-to-one relationships, decision-making, counseling, group leadership, and tutoring. The goals of this class include gaining self-awareness, developing positive attitudes, making healthy choices, respecting others, gaining responsibility, developing relationship skills, resolving conflicts, and making effective decisions. An emphasis will be on developing skills to use in resolving conflicts. There will be specific lessons related to how people learn for those pursuing Tutoring and Teacher Aide. After the term of training, the student has the option of continuing to develop his/her skills through Peer Practicum, Tutoring, and/or Teacher Aide. Students who have had Peer Helper will be given priority as seniors in the Teacher Aide program. TUTORING _____________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Peer Helper, Instructor Approval Tutoring is a segment of the Teacher Aide program in which students assist other students with academic work. Tutors will receive training in tutoring techniques and then will work one on one with another student. Teacher approval must be secured for each academic area in which a student wishes to tutor.

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TEACHER AIDE ________________________________________________________ Grade Level: 12 Credit: 0 Prerequisite: Peer Helper for K-6 Placement, Instructor Approval This course consists of one block per day. The student is given an opportunity to work with children. This could develop into an interest in a youth oriented career. Dependability, effort, response to suggestions, ingenuity, enthusiasm, harmonious participation, tactfulness, emotional stability, efficiency, conscientiousness, and sympathetic attitude are important qualities for students who wish to participate. Students who have completed the peer helper program will be given priority in placement. INTRO TO EDUCATION (CE) _____________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None, however, students who plan to major in education preferred. Note: DMACC credit 3-EDU 213 Intro to Education This course will present a broad overview of the field of education, including foundations of American education, roles of teachers and students, history and philosophy and curriculum. Students will complete a 40-hour practicum at the elementary, middle or high school level. Intro to Education is recommended for students who plan to major in education. INITIAL FIELD EXPERIENCE (CE) _______________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Intro to Education Note: DMACC credit 2-EDU 218 Initial Field Experience This course will provide opportunities to enhance understanding of the teaching profession and assist with decisions to pursue a career in education. Students will spend time observing K-12 classroom teaching with a licensed educator to gain insights and a better understanding of the teaching and learning process. Students will complete 64 hours of k-12 observations to include both elementary and secondary experiences.

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MADISON COUNTY CAREER ACADEMY

COURSE TITLE Credit Year Prerequisites Certified Nurses Aide 2

DMACC 3

11-12 Physical and Immunization records on file and submit to drug testing

Advanced Nurses Aide 2 DMACC 3

11-12 Successful completion of CNA certification

Medical Terminology I 2 DMACC 3

11-12 None

Medical Terminology II 2 DMACC 3

11-12 Medical Terminology I

Intro to Engineering (PLTW) 2 DMACC 3

9-12 None

Principles of Engineering (PLTW)

2 DMACC 3

9-12 Algebra I

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW)

2 DMACC 3

10-12 Algebra I

Emergency Medical Technician I

2 Kirkwood 4

11-12

Emergency Medical Technician II

1 Kirkwood 3.5

11-12 Emergency Medical Technician I

Emergency Medical Technician III

1 Kirkwood 1

11-12 Emergency Medical Technician II

Construction Trades 8 DMACC 14

11-12 Wood Technology I

Culinary Arts 8 DMACC 19

11-12 Food & Nutrition

Intro to Education 1 DMACC 3

11-12

Initial Field Experience 1 DMACC 2

11-12 Intro to Education

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CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE (CE) __________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Physical and Immunization records on file and submit to drug testing Note: DMACC 3 credits-HSC 172 Nurse Aide (90 hours) CNA is designed to offer students the opportunity to explore health care fields. The course will cover an introduction to the health care systems along with basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students will develop nursing assistant skills and the basic skills of a health care giver. The basics of personal health and wellness, nutrition, human development, disease processes and preventative health is taught in this course. Field trips to explore community based clinical, industrial, and educational health centers are a part of the course. Students will complete Module C CPR Training. Students will complete the 90-hour Nurse’s Aide training and will be eligible for certification testing. Classes will be held at the Administration Building with clinical at the Madison County Hospital and Winterset nursing homes. Students completing both CNA with a 75% or higher will be eligible for credit through articulation in a community college nursing program. This Fundamentals of Nursing Articulation equal three (3) college credits upon completion. Credit will be granted according to community college articulation agreement. This agreement does not guarantee students will be accepted into a community college nursing program. ADVANCED NURSES AIDE (CE) __________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Criminal/Abuse background check; CPR certification

Physical and Immunization records on file and submit to drug testing Successful completion of Certified Nurse Aide Note: DMACC 3 credits-HSC 182 Advanced Nurse Aide (75 hours) This course is designed for CNA's who have completed the 75-hour state approved course. The course provides an opportunity to gain the additional competencies and clinical experiences needed to seek employment in a hospital. The first 45 hours of the course are held in a classroom/lab and the remaining 30 hours of clinical will be in a hospital.

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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (CE) ________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: None Note: DMACC 3 credits-HSC 120 Medical Terminology I (45 hours) This is an introductory course in medical terminology. The course focuses on building knowledge of basic medical vocabulary with an emphasis on prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining vowels. Anatomical, physiological, and pathological terminology are covered. Terminology related to the body systems is discussed. Accurate spelling and pronunciation of terms are also emphasized. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II (CE) _______________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Medical Terminology I Note: DMACC 3 credits- HSC 121 Medical Terminology II (45 hours) Continues to build a medical language vocabulary by studying the musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous and integumentary systems. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is the first career-level certification program in EMS. The primary focus of the EMT is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. EMT’s perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. An EMT functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. The EMT is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Skills include treatment of wounds and fractures, basic airway management and automated defibrillation. Clinical scheduled outside of class. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN I (CE) _____________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: None, however, Certified Nurses Aide strongly recommended Note: Kirkwood Community College 4 credits-EMS 260 (Hours: 4/0/0/0) This course will prepare students to provide medical care at an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Services Education standards. This course will introduce basic emergency care concepts in a preparatory module, including fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMT and medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care. HIPAA, Infection Control and Mandatory Reporting for child/adult training for health care providers is required. Students earn American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN II (CE) ____________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Emergency Medical Technician I Note: Kirkwood Community College 3.5 credits-EMS 350 (Hours: 3/1/0/0) This course continues with concepts learned in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) I. The course will introduce shock and resuscitation, patient assessment, care and transportation of the acutely ill trauma patient, special patient populations and MES operations. Focuses on Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS), Hazmat Awareness and Incident Command. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency for skills within the scope of practice for patients of all ages. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN III (CE) ___________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Emergency Medical Technician II Note: Kirkwood Community College 1 credit-EMS 365 (Hours: 0/0/3/0) This field experience will prepare students to provide emergency medical assessment, care and transportation of acutely ill or injured patients of all ages. Develops student proficiency in previously learned skills when providing direct patient care in selected clinical settings. Requires student participation in documentation of patient contacts and field experience approved by the medical director and the EMS program director. Students must demonstrate competency in skills for patients of all ages within the scope of practice. CONSTRUCTION TRADES (CE) __________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 8 credits Prerequisite: Wood Technology I Note: DMACC 15 credits-CON 333 Materials and Construction Theory, CON 336

Care/Use of Hand/Power Tools, CON 337 Construction Blueprint Reading, CON 334 Construction Techniques, CON 338 Construction Materials Takeoff

Note: This is a yearlong course that meets for half the day in the mornings. Content will include residential and commercial construction design, masonry and carpentry basics. Students will work with actual materials and equipment on actual construction projects. Field trips are a certainty. Students must be prepared to work outside in all kinds of weather. This two-term class is a DMACC certified class for serious construction students only. This course will be taught to DMACC standards and grading. Students completing the curriculum to DMACC standards will be awarded both WHS and college credits.

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CULINARY ARTS (CE) ___________________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credits: 8 credits Prerequisite: Food & Nutrition Note: DMACC 19 credits-HCM 100 Sanitation Lecture, HCM 143 Food Preparation I

Lecture, HCM 144 Food Preparation I Lab, HCM 320 Introduction to Hospitality, HCM 152 Food Preparation II Lecture, HCM 153 Food Preparation II Lab, HCM 231 Nutrition, HCM 110 Baking Lab

The Culinary Arts Program prepares students to enter culinary positions with hotels, restaurants, clubs or institutions and some select jobs in dining room service, catering or management. By the end of the program, graduates will have taken courses in food preparation, nutrition, menu planning, purchasing, grade manager and baking. International cuisine, restaurant management and advanced culinary cuisine are practicum courses and a valuable part of the training. These courses are management-designed and offer students practical knowledge of restaurant business. INTRO TO EDUCATION (CE) ____________________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: None, however, students who plan to major in education preferred. Note: DMACC credit 3-EDU 213 Intro to Education This course will present a broad overview of the field of education, including foundations of American education, roles of teachers and students, history and philosophy and curriculum. Students will complete a 40-hour practicum at the elementary, middle or high school level. Intro to Education is recommended for students who plan to major in education. INITIAL FIELD EXPERIENCE (CE) _______________________________________ Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit Prerequisite: Intro to Education Note: DMACC credit 2-EDU 218 Initial Field Experience This course will provide opportunities to enhance understanding of the teaching profession and assist with decisions to pursue a career in education. Students will spend time observing K-12 classroom teaching with a licensed educator to gain insights and a better understanding of the teaching and learning process. Students will complete 64 hours of k-12 observations to include both elementary and secondary experiences.

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PROJECT LEAD THE WAY COURSES

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (PLTW) ______________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisites: None Note: DMACC 3credits-EGT 400 Introduction to Engineering Design In this course, students use 3D solid modeling design software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems. Students will learn how to document their work and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community. This course is designed primarily for 9th or 10th grade students. The major focus of the Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) course is to expose students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards and technical documentation. PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (PLTW) __________________________________ Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisites: Algebra I Note: DMACC 3credits-EGT 410 Principles of Engineering This survey course of engineering exposes students to some of the major concepts they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Students have an opportunity to investigate engineering and high-tech careers and to develop skills and understanding of key concepts. Students employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. They develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to peers and members of the professional community. COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (PLTW) ___________________ Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 2 credits Prerequisite: Algebra I Note: DMACC 3 credits-EGT 450 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Students learn about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation. Students develop their knowledge and skills of Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing to produce products using a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) mill. Students apply the knowledge and skills gained in this course as they collaborate to design, build and program factory system models.

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ALIGNMENT: CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND MADISON COUNTY CAREER ACADEMY WITH NATIONAL CAREER CLUSTERS

This chart aligns the WHS Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and the Madison County Career Academy with the National Career Clusters used by students to develop annual educational and career goals in grades 8-12 using I Have a Plan.

National Career Clusters

Winterset Senior High School Departments

Winterset CSD CTE Programs

Madison County Career Academy

1. Marketing Marketing Marketing 2. Business Management & Administration

Business General Business

3. Information Technology

Business General Business Accounting

4. Finance Business Accounting

Social Studies 5. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Agricultural Technology

Agricultural Technology

6. Hospitality & Tourism Family Consumer Science

Family & Human Services

Culinary Arts

7. Law, Public Safety, & Security

Business

General Business

8. Government & Public Administration

Business General Business Social Studies

9. Education & Training Family Consumer Science

Early Childhood

School Counseling

10. Human Services Family Consumer Science

Early Childhood

11. Health Services Health Health Sciences Certified Nurses Aide

Physical Education Advanced Nurses Aide

Emergency Medical Technician

Medical Terminology 12. Transportation, Distribution, Logistics

Industrial Technology

13. Manufacturing Industrial Technology Manufacturing

14. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

Science Engineering Engineering

Technology Mathematics

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15. Architecture & Construction

Industrial Technology Construction Construction Trades

16. Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication

Art

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SIXTEEN CAREER CLUSTERS AND THEIR PATHWAYS WWW.CAREERTECH.ORG

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Food Products and Processing Systems Plant Systems Animal Systems Power, Structural & Technical Systems Natural Resources Systems Environmental Service Systems Agribusiness Systems Architecture & Construction Design/Pre-Construction Construction Maintenance/Operations Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Audio and Video Technology and Film Printing Technology Visual Arts Performing Arts Journalism and Broadcasting Telecommunications Business Management & Administration General Management Business Information Management Human Resources Management Operations Management Administrative Support Education & Training Administration and Administrative Support Professional Support Services Teaching/Training Finance Securities & Investments Business Finance Accounting Insurance Banking Services

Government & Public Administration Governance National Security Foreign Service Planning Revenue and Taxation Regulation Public Management and Administration Health Science Therapeutic Services Diagnostic Services Health Informatics Support Services Biotechnology Research and Development

Hospitality & Tourism Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services Lodging Travel & Tourism Recreation, Amusements & Attractions Human Services Early Childhood Development & Services Counseling & Mental Health Services Family & Community Services Personal Care Services Consumer Services Information Technology Network Systems Information Support and Services Web and Digital Communications Programming and Software Development Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Correction Services Emergency and Fire Management Services Security & Protective Services

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Law Enforcement Services Legal Services Manufacturing Production Manufacturing Production Process Development Maintenance, Installation & Repair Quality Assurance Logistics & Inventory Control Health, Safety and Environmental Assurance Marketing Marketing Management Professional Sales Merchandising Marketing Communications Marketing Research

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Engineering and Technology Science and Math Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Transportation Operations Logistics Planning and Management Services Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management and Regulation Health, Safety and Environmental Management Sales and Service

EDUCATION & VOCATIONAL TRAINING BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS __________________________________________ These are training programs conducted by the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation that provide handicapped individuals with services that will enable them to enter or return to work. If you feel that you are qualified, see the guidance counselor. ON-THE-JOB TRAINING _________________________________________________ This type of training comes with learning the job in which you are hired. Training will vary in length of time from a few days to several years. Training can take on many forms from observation, working under supervision, and taking related courses. APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS ________________________________ This program combines paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction. Unions and employers sponsor apprenticeship programs. After the program, you are recognized as qualified in you trade and considered at journeyman. Requirements vary from trade to trade. See your counselor for more information. PRIVATE VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS _____________________ Private trade schools, technical institutes, business schools, correspondence or home-study schools can offer another way to acquire job training. Classroom instruction and supervised practice will be expected. After the program you will receive a certificate of achievement.

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRAINING PROGRAMS __________________________ Programs at community colleges combine education and training that lasts for one semester to two years. Hundreds of programs are available that offer certificates of completion, an associates degree, and liberal arts programs that lead to transfer to a four-year college or university. MILITARY TRAINING PROGRAMS _______________________________________ Another way to train for a job is the join the armed forces. People can train for most occupations. Veterans’ benefits may also help you further your training at a vocational or technical school or college.

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES __________________________________________ These programs are four years or a combination of two-year and four-year post secondary schools. In Iowa, students can choose between the public universities, such as University of Iowa, Iowa State University, or University of Northern Iowa, or from many private colleges. Students can also choose out-of-state options.

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EDUCATION PLAN

Career Plan ______________________________ Career Pathway__________________ Program/Major __________________________ Educational Plans_________________

9th Grade Plan Block Term 1 Block Term 2

1 English 9 1 English 9

2 Physical Science 2 Physical Science

3 Math Elective: 3 Math Elective:

4 World History 4 Physical Ed.

Block Term 3 Block Term 4 1 Health 1 Computer Applications

2 Elective 1: 2 Elective 4:

3 Elective 2: 3 Elective 5:

4 Elective 3: 4 Elective 6:

10th Grade Plan Block Term 1 Block Term 2

1 English 10 or Soph. Honors 1 English 10 or Soph. Honors

2 Biology 2 Biology

3 Math Elective: 3 Math Elective:

4 Speech & Listening 4 Physical Education

Block Term 3 Block Term 4 1 Social Studies Elective: 1 Elective 4:

2 Elective 1: 2 Elective 5:

3 Elective 2: 3 Elective 6:

4 Elective 3: 4 Elective 7:

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11th Grade Plan

Block Term 1 Block Term 2 1 English 11 OR Language Arts

Elective 1 English 11 OR Language Arts

Elective 2 Science Elective: 2 Science Elective:

3 US History 3 US History

4 Math Elective: 4 Math Elective:

Block Term 3 Block Term 4 1 Physical Education 1 Elective 4:

2 Elective 1: 2 Elective 5:

3 Elective 2: 3 Elective 6:

4 Elective 3: 4 Elective 7:

12th Grade Plan Block Term 1 Block Term 2

1 Language Arts Elective: 1 Language Arts Elective:

2 American Government 2 Financial Literacy

3 Physical Education 3 Elective 2:

4 Elective 1: 4 Elective 3:

Block Term 3 Block Term 4 1 Elective 4: 1 Elective 8:

2 Elective 5: 2 Elective 9:

3 Elective 6: 3 Elective 10:

4 Elective 7: 4 Elective 11: