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Course Description Manual
2011-2012
“Our Students Determine Our Future”
Social Studies
World Geography CP:
Unit: 1
Pre-requisite: None
Grade Level: 9
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of geographic forces which affect the physical, political, economic, and cultural environments of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Emphasis is placed on developing skills such as map reading and cultural awareness. Projects will be done on designated areas of the world.
World History H:
Pre-requisite: Student must have scored an 85 or better in 8th grade social studies and
be concurrently enrolled in English II H.
The World History honors course will be an extensive study of the world from the prehistoric to modern times. The student will be required to do several readings outside of the textbook. Students will be asked to do critical analysis and interpretations of historic events in the form of written essays. Some historical research of primary and secondary sources will be required. Various projects will be assigned throughout the year.
Government CP:
Unit: ½
Pre-requisite: Have successfully completed World Geography or World History.
Grade Level: 10
American Government is a semester course required for graduation. It is designed to give the student a comprehensive overview of American government. The course includes a study of the U.S. Constitution and the federal system’s lawmaking, law enforcement and interpretation. This study will be applied to state and local governments as well. Projects, tests, quizzes, case studies, mock trials, and papers will be the basis for this class. At the conclusion of the course, the student will have an understanding of the purposes, functions, and principles of American Government.
Economics CP:
This course is designed to allow the student to examine the principles and practices of the American economic system and their relationship to and affect on the average citizen and on national government policy. An analysis of the concepts of institutions will provide the student with an understanding of the way in which the capitalistic system has evolved in response to the changing needs of American society. The basis of the class will be the text, outside readings, class work, homework, current events, test and research. The first nine weeks is devoted to micro-economics, and the second nine weeks to macroeconomics.
Government H:
Pre-requisite: Student must have earned an 85 or better in World Geography
or World History and have a teacher recommendation.
American Government is a semester course required for graduation. It is designed to give the student a comprehensive overview of American government. The course includes a study of the U.S. Constitution, as well as federal, state, and local governments’ legislative, administrative, and judicial branches. Projects, tests, quizzes, case studies, mock trials, essays, extensive outside reading, and research papers will be the basis for this class. At the conclusion of the course, the student will have an in-depth level of understanding of the purposes, functions, and principles of American Government.
Economics H:
This course is required for graduation. It is designed to examine the principles and practices of the American economic system and their relationship to and effect on the average citizen and on national government policy. An analysis of institutions will provide the student with an understanding of the way in which the capitalistic system evolved in response to the changing needs of the American society. The basis of the class will be extensive readings, class work, homework, current events discussions, essays, and research.
US History CP:
Pre-requisite: Student must have successfully completed Government and Economics.
Grade Level: 11
This course is designed for the college bound students. This course will present an in-depth study of the economic, political, and social forces that have shaped the development of the United States for the American colonial to the present time. Major areas of study will be the American Revolution, the United States’ Constitution, Jacksonian Democracy, the Civil War, Reconstruction, the New Deal, WWII, and American foreign policy in the 20th century. The course will entail projects, reports, essays, research, tests, and discussions to prepare the student for college-level history course work.
US History H:
Pre-requisite: Student must have earned an 85 or better in Government and Economics
and have a teacher recommendation.
History 101:
FCHS Unit: ½
Piedmont Technical College: 3 Hours
Corequisite: ENG 101 ready (test scores or placement). (3/0)
Pre-requisites: Student must have earned an 85 or better in U.S. History and have a
teacher recommendation.
Grade Level: 12
HIS 101 Western Civilization to 1689* 3 SHC
This course is a survey of Western Civilization from Ancient
times to 1689, including the major political, social, economic and
intellectual factors shaping Western cultural tradition.
History 102:
Pre-requisites: Student must have earned a 75 or better in History 101 and have a
HIS 102 Western Civilization Post 1689* 3 SHC
This course is a survey of Western Civilization from 1689 to
the present, including major political, social, economic and
intellectual factors that shape the modern Western world.
Psychology H:
Pre-requisite: Student must be a junior or senior who has earned an 85 or better in their previous Social Studies course and have teacher recommendation.
Grade Level: 11, 12
This course examines the nature of psychology as a social science and introduces the student to basic psychological theory and principles, explores human behavior and the biological theories of personality, motivation, emotions, sensations, and states of consciousness and mental disorders.
Sociology H:
This course presents an in-depth study of social institutions, social groups, social interactions, values, norms, social problems, and attitudes. A study of present day social issues will also be included. Written reports, group projects, role-playing, and in-class activities are included in the requirements.
Current Events CP:
Pre-requisites: Students must have successfully completed World History or
World Geography.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
This class is designed for the student who is interested in current issues that are happening in the United States, as well as other parts of the world. There will be an emphasis on geography (location) and how events contribute to globalization. We will use weekly news publications, daily papers, and news via the internet as sources of information for this class.
World Cultures CP:
This social studies elective offers a study of the major world cultures from inception to the
present. The course is presented on a historical basis showing the origins, development, world
locations, and influence each culture has had on world history.
Science
Physical Science CP:
Grade Level: 9,10
This course explores the fundamental concepts of elementary chemistry and physics, and is governed by South Carolina science objectives. The course will serve as a background for students who desire to take chemistry and/or physics in the future. While presently not considered to be a laboratory science, the course offers practical applications.
Biology 1 CP:
Pre-requisite: Completion of physical science, Algebra 1, or Algebra 1, and teacher
recommendation.
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11
This course is a comprehensive investigation-oriented, introduction to biology. It stresses the development of life processes and living forms through time. Its major emphasis is on the key concepts of biology: unity, diversity, continuity, interaction of organisms, and patterns of life. Laboratory investigation is used to reinforce the development of basic biological concepts and skills. Specific requirements are governed by state standards for the life science component in the approved science standards. This course is a laboratory science.
Biology 1 H:
Pre-requisite: Completion of physical science or Algebra 1 with an 85 or better and
Grade Level: 9, 10
This course is designed for highly-motivated students and provides an overview of the primary principles, topics, and themes that will prepare the students for the Biology II Honors course. Laboratory experiments, independent investigations, and science inquiry will be emphasized within the framework of the state standards for the life science component in the approved science standards. This course is a laboratory science.
Biology II CP:
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Biology 1 and Chemistry 1.
This course is designed for college bound students with an active interest in life sciences. The course will introduce many topics, which are covered in a freshman college biology course. Laboratory investigation is an integral part of this course, and students will be expected to perform independent research, and assemble collections. This course is a laboratory science.
Biology II H:
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Biology 1 and Chemistry with an 85 or better
and teacher recommendation.
Chemistry 1 CP:
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Biology 1 or Physical Science.
This course is designed for college-bound students with both technical and liberal arts interests. It is taught as an issue based curriculum developed by the American Chemical Society addressing the state and national science educational standards. The teaching of traditional chemistry topics revolves around chemistry related issues currently confronting our society and the world. It is designed to help students use chemistry knowledge to make informed decisions about issues involving science and technology and to realize the important role chemistry plays in their lives. Laboratory exercises are an integral part of the course. They are used as a vehicle for understanding the chemical concepts important to a rigorous chemistry course.
Chemistry 1 H:
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Biology 1 or Physical Science with a grade of
85 or better and teacher recommendation.
Grade Level: 10, 11
Students will be required to use critical thinking as they explain the periodicity of elements, quantum mechanics, stoichiometry, gases, aqueous equilibria, and thermodynamics in both qualitative and quantitative terms. Emphasis is placed on quantitative analysis of laboratory experiments.
Environmental Studies CP:
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Biology 1.
The course is designed with a laboratory and field investigation component. Emphasis is placed on the scientific principles, concepts and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Students must maintain an organized lab notebook, conduct lab work according to safety rules, and submit formal lab reports as assigned. Each quarter there is a group project or presentation. By the very nature of the topics and their relevance to current events, this course appeals to a wide diversity of students who have interests in the environment and nature, science, engineering, social sciences, law, economics, computers, literature and drama.
Physics H:
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Chemistry 1 and Algebra 2 with a grade of 85 or
better and teacher recommendation.
The course is designed with both a laboratory and a classroom component. This course will study the relationships between matter and energy. Topics discussed in this course include wave phenomena, optics, electricity, magnetism, atomic structure, relativity, and how these principles affect our society and the world. Students will explain variations in wavelength and frequency in terms of the source of the vibrations that produce them. Students will predict different patterns of motion. Students will compare energy relationships within an atom’s nucleus to those outside the nucleus. Students must maintain an organized lab notebook, conduct lab work according to safety rules, and submit formal lab reports as assigned. Each quarter there is a group project or presentation.
Chemistry II H:
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Chemistry 1 and Algebra 2 with a grade of 85
or better and teacher recommendation.
This course is designed for students who have completed Chemistry 1 and plan to take chemistry courses in college. Emphasis is placed on problem solving in the areas of stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, equilibrium, bonding and oxidation/reduction reactions. About 50% of the time in this course is spent in an extensive lab program Students should have completed Algebra 3. This course will serve as a prerequisite for Advanced Placement Chemistry.
English
English 1 CP:
This course is recommended for college-bound students. Students will refine their mastery of grammar, mechanics, usage, and sentence structure and variety for use in paragraph development. They will read from the five major literary genres, be able to identify characteristics that distinguish literary forms, and explain the influence a historical period has on the form, style, and theme of a written work. Daily work includes SAT vocabulary studies, SAT preparation, and daily grammar practice.
English II CP:
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of English 1.
This course is recommended for college-bound students. Students continue to develop skills in language through a study of classic and contemporary literature. They will synthesize, analyze, and critique reading selections and become competent at interpreting, comparing and contrasting, analyzing, and applying information from printed materials. Students’ writings should include expository essays and creative pieces. They will continue to improve research skills. Daily work includes SAT vocabulary studies, SAT preparation, and daily grammar practice.
English II H:
Pre-requisite: Student must have earned an 85 or better in English 1 and receive teacher
This course is designed for the intellectually gifted students who have been recommended by their previous English teacher. The course has a genre-based curriculum representing varied historical periods, cultures, themes, and literary styles. The student will acquire skills, expand vocabulary, and refine his/her grammatical knowledge in analyzing and interpreting literature, as demonstrated through written and oral performance. Daily work includes SAT vocabulary studies, SAT preparation, and daily grammar practice.
English III CP:
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of English II.
American Literature is taught chronologically using the state approved textbook and College Board recommended novels as the basis for studies. Following the state standards for reading and writing, students can expect to mature in literary analysis and writing. Daily bell activities include SAT Practice and Daily Grammar Practice. Assessment is through objective testing, timed-writing assignments, oral presentation and daily participation and preparedness.
English III H:
Pre-requisite: Student must have earned an 85 or better in English III and receive teacher
This course is designed for gifted students who plan on attending college. American Literature is taught chronologically using the state approved textbook and College Board recommended novels as the basis for studies. Following the state standards for reading and writing, students can expect to mature in literary analysis and writing and will experience a Pre-AP academic setting. Daily bell activities include SAT Practice and Daily Grammar Practice. Assessment is through objective testing, timed-writing assignments, oral presentation and daily participation and preparedness.
English IV CP:
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of English III.
This course is designed for college bound students. It exposes students to the major themes and periods of British literature. Students analyze literature by using their knowledge of the purpose, structure, and stylistic elements of various genres. Analysis includes examining themes, styles, and trends of the various literary periods in British literature. Students paraphrase ideas and synthesize them with ideas from other literary works. Students demonstrate the ability to use writing to explain, inform, entertain, persuade, respond to texts, make connections, and support ideas. Included in this course are SAT vocabulary studies, SAT preparation, and daily grammar practice.
English IV H:
Pre-requisite: Student must have earned an 85 or better in English IV and receive teacher recommendation.
This course is designed for intellectually gifted students who have been recommended by their previous English teacher. The content is the same as English 4 CP except for additional enrichment activities, research, high-level skills in writing and thinking, and more out of class studies.
English 101:
Pre-requisites: Student must be senior who has completed English IV with an 85
ENG 101 English Composition I* 3 SHC
This is a college transfer course in which the following topics
are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with
appropriate literary selections with frequent theme assignments
to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and
the basic techniques of research are also presented. Prerequisite:
ENG 100 or required test scores. (3/0)
English 102:
Pre-requisites: Student must be senior who has completed English 101 and have a
ENG 102 English Composition II* 3 SHC
This college transfer course presents the development of writing
skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis
and research. An introduction to literary genre is also included.
Prerequisite: ENG 101. (3/0)
Teacher Cadet 1:
FCHS Unit: 1
USC-Aiken: 3 Hours
Pre-requisites: Student must have a 3.0 GPA, undergo the interview process, and
receive teacher recommendations.
The Teacher Cadet I Program, a dual credit course, is an innovative approach designed to attract talented young people to the teaching profession through a challenging introduction to teaching. The Program seeks to provide high school students insight into the nature of teaching, the problems of schooling, and the critical issues affecting the quality of education in America's schools. Cadets in the TC I program have the opportunity to spend 24 hours in an elementary or middle school classroom where they observe and teach.
Teacher Cadet 2:
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of TC1 with an 85 or better and teacher
The Teacher Cadet II Program builds on the TC I course. TC II emphasizes the instructional strategies in greater depth and allows for Cadets to spend 40 hours in a classroom with a cooperating teacher. Many of the projects completed in TC I are required to be more fully developed in TC II. TC II students serve as mentors for TC I students.
Yearbook 1:
Pre-requisites: Application process including teacher recommendations.
This course is designed to produce the yearbook. The student will study the following aspects of journalism: copy writing, copy-editing, layout design, graphic design, photography, publication financing, and distribution. Marketing and sales opportunities will be offered as well.
Yearbook 2:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Yearbook 1 and teacher recommendation.
This course is designed to produce the yearbook. The student will study the following aspects of journalism: copy writing, copy-editing, layout design, graphic design, photography, publication financing, and distribution. Marketing and sales opportunities will be offered as well. This course is a continuation of Yearbook 1.
Drama 1:
Pre-requisites: None
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is an overview of all aspects of drama, including: improvisation, acting, technical theatre, theatre history, auditioning techniques, and play production. Students gain experience through participation in improvisation, scene-work, monologues, one-act plays and oral interpretation.
Drama 2:
This course is an overview of all aspects of drama, including: improvisation, acting, technical theatre, theatre history, auditioning techniques, and play production. Students gain experience through participation in improvisation, scene-work, monologues, one-act plays and oral interpretation. This course is a continuation of Drama 1.
Drama 3:
This course is an overview of all aspects of drama, including: improvisation, acting, technical theatre, theatre history, auditioning techniques, and play production. Students gain experience through participation in improvisation, scene-work, monologues, one-act plays and oral interpretation. This course is a continuation of Drama 2.
Advanced Composition:
Pre-requisites: Students should be rising juniors or seniors who earned an 85 or better
in their previous English course and receive teacher recommendation.
This course is designed for college bound students who wish to improve writing skills. Students will review the four types writing: descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive. Emphasis will be on reading literature selections and writing critical analyses.
Accelerated English:
This course is recommended for students who have not performed well on the PASS assessments and were promoted to the 9th grade. Students will strengthen their written and spoken language skills, develop a more diverse vocabulary, review basic research skills, and improve critical thinking skills. Students will use spoken and visual language to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.
SAT Prep CP:
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of English 2 and Geometry.
SAT Prep is a course offered to juniors and seniors to help prepare them for the SAT. Students will be taught how to decipher questions to determine the best and/or correct answers in the verbal and math sections. Students will concentrate on SAT Vocabulary and will spend some time enhancing writing skills.
Math
Algebra 1 A:
Algebra is an abstract form of mathematics that uses letters and symbols to represent numbers or quantities. These variables are used in various equations to solve everyday problems. Algebra is the first step in a student’s math career. It is necessary for all of the math classes that follow it. It is the beginning of the ability to solve problems logically.
Algebra 1 A is the first half of a two year Algebra 1 curriculum.
Algebra 1 B:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Algebra 1A.
Algebra is an abstract form of mathematics that uses letters and symbols to represent numbers or quantities. These variables are used in various equations to solve everyday problems. Algebra is the first step in a student’s math career. It is necessary for all of the math classes that follow it. It is the beginning of the ability to solve problems logically. Algebra 1 B is the second half of a 2 year Algebra 1 curriculum.
Algebra 1 CP:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of 8th grade math with a grade of 77 or better.
Geometry CP:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Algebra 1 or Algebra 1B.
Geometry is the study of earth measurement. This course studies plane geometry with some proof concepts. Students learn points, lines, planes, triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, polygons, and 3-dimensional shapes. Concepts of area, perimeter, and volume are also learned. Students will also study triangles in depth – a pre-requisite for trigonometry. This course is a required course for graduation and is necessary for all of the standardized tests taken in high school.
Geometry H:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Algebra 1 with an 85 or better and teacher
This course includes all topics covered in Geometry CP, but is characterized by more rigorous assignments, an increased pace of study, and independent projects completed outside of class. An emphasis is placed on mathematical theory and higher order thinking skills. Handheld graphing calculators are used for instruction and assessment.
Algebra II CP:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of geometry.
Algebra II is a more in-depth study of algebraic concepts. It builds on the language of algebra learned in Algebra 1. The topics covered include linear functions, quadratic functions, polynomial functions, logarithmic functions, and some trigonometry. Use of technology is more prevalent in Algebra II. The students will need to become proficient with graphing calculators in order to solve more difficult concepts. Algebra II is the building block for College Algebra, the SAT, the ACT, and the HSAP.
Algebra II H:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Geometry with an 85 or better and teacher
This course includes all of the topics covered in Algebra II CP, but is characterized by more rigorous assignments, an increased pace of study, and independent projects completed outside of class. An emphasis will be placed on mathematical theory and higher order thinking skills. Handheld graphing calculators are used for instruction and assessment and it is recommended that students have their own for use outside of class.
Probability & Statistics CP:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Geometry.
This course introduces students to probability and inferential and descriptive statistics. Activities engage students in collecting, organizing, displaying, and interpreting real data while studying probability, averages and variations, regressions and correlation, normal distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.
Pre-Calculus H:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Algebra II with an 85 or better and teacher
Pre-Calculus is an advanced course designed to prepare the student for Calculus, either in high school or college. This course is both a review of algebra courses already completed and the introduction and practice of new concepts using a graphical approach to expose the student to a variety of advanced mathematical concepts, such as conic sections, number systems, linear and quadratic expressions, polar coordinates, special functions, sequences and series, and limits.
MAT 110
Pre-requisites: Student must be senior who has completed Pre-Calculus with an 85 or
better and a teacher recommendation.
This course includes the following topics: polynomials, rational,
logarithmic and exponential functions; inequalities; systems
of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; and
solutions of higher degree polynomials.
Math 111:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of MAT 110.
MAT 111 College Trigonometry* 3 SHC
This course includes the following topics: circular functions;
trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles;
solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex
numbers including Demoivre’s theorem; vectors; conic sections;
sequences and series.
HSAP Recovery 1 CP:
Unit: ½ Credit
Grade: 11, 12
This semester course is designed to provide remediation for juniors and seniors who have not passed the HSAP Exit Exam in reading or math. This is a required course for those who qualify and students receive an elective credit.
HSAP Recovery 2 CP:
This semester course is designed to provide remediation for juniors and seniors who have not passed the HSAP Exit Exam in reading or math. This is a required course for those who qualify and students receive an elective credit. This is a continuation of HSAP Recovery 1.
Foreign Language
Spanish 1 CP:
This course introduces students to the Spanish language by emphasizing basic skills in areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as aspects of Hispanic culture. Students acquire knowledge of the civilization, culture, customs, and way of life. Spanish 1 students are eligible to join the Spanish Club, which seeks to be a social extension of the classroom.
Spanish II CP:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Spanish 1.
This course is designed for the college-bound student who wishes to improve his pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structure skills, and to continue their study of Hispanic culture. Readings concerning the history and present lives of Spanish countries are required. Spanish 2 students are eligible for the Spanish Club, which seeks to be a social extension of the classroom. Students who complete Spanish 2 are prepared to take college language exemption exams and/or more advanced Spanish courses.
Spanish III H:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Spanish 2 with a grade of 85 or better and
a teacher recommendation.
This course is designed to offer a more advanced study of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture. Objectives of the course are to expand usage of the language through small group discussion and oral questioning, to experience cultural activities, and to have the student expand his own imagination and knowledge through writing papers, reading short stories, and giving opinions in Spanish. Spanish 3 students are eligible for the Spanish Club, which seeks to be a social extension of the classroom. Students who complete Spanish 3 are prepared to take college language exemption exams and/or more advanced Spanish courses.
Physical Education
PE 1 CP:
This course is designed to promote physical growth and development of the individual. Basic skills in team sports, individual sports, recreational lifetime activities, and personal fitness are emphasized. Students also discuss positive health choices and strategies for living a physically fit adult life. This course is required for graduation.
PE 2 All-sport Training S1
Pre-requisite: Prior semester participation in an athletic program at the high school;
Recommendation from a coach.
This course is designed to enhance athletic performance through strength training. A variety of free weight exercises will be used to teach the fundamentals of strength training with an emphasis on technique and training specificity.
PE 2 All-sport Training S2
PE 3 All-sport Training S1
Recommendation from a coach; Up-to-date physical on file with approval for weight training.
PE 3 All-sport Training S2
PE 4 All-sport Training S1
This course is designed to meet the specific strength training needs of varsity football players. In addition to strength training, the fall semester program will incorporate conditioning, film review, and football fundamentals. The spring semester program will focus on strength training, off-season conditioning, and nutritional concerns specific to the needs of football players.
PE 4 All-sport Training S2
Fine Arts
Music Appreciation 1 CP:
Grade Level: 9, 10 , 11, 12
This course is designed for those students who would like to explore music from a listening and theory standpoint. Students will learn basic music theory from Western Civilization. Students will also listen to and learn about the history of music from Western Civilization as well as other cultures. No prior musical background is required for this class.
Chorus 1 CP:
Chorus 1 CP is a course for any student taking chorus at the high school level for the first time. This course is a performance oriented class for developing voices, both male and female. Continuing emphasis will be placed on posture, breathing, vocal technique, and reading. Students will perform moderately challenging music from choral literature. There will be two-three public performances during the school year that are part of the student’s grade.
Chorus 2 CP:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Chorus 1 and teacher recommendation.
Chorus 2 CP is the second level of chorus at the high school level. Any second year choir student can participate in this class without an audition. This course is a performance oriented class for developing voices, both male and female. Continuing emphasis will be placed on posture, breathing, vocal technique, and reading. Students will perform moderately challenging music from choral literature. There will be public performances during the school year that are part of the student’s grade.
Chorus 3 CP:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Chorus 2 and an audition.
Chorus 3CP is the third level of chorus at the high school. Any second year choir student can participate in this class without an audition. This course is a performance oriented class for developing voices, both male and female. Continuing emphasis will be placed on posture, breathing, vocal technique, and reading. Students will perform moderately challenging music from choral literature. There will be public performances during the school year that are part of the student’s grade.
Chorus 4 CP:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Chorus 3 and an audition.
Chorus 4CP is the fourth level of chorus at the high school. Any second year choir student can participate in this class without an audition. This course is a performance oriented class for developing voices, both male and female. Continuing emphasis will be placed on posture, breathing, vocal technique, and reading. Students will perform moderately challenging music from choral literature. There will be public performances during the school year that are part of the student’s grade.
Band 1 CP:
Pre-requisites: Student should have participated in middle school band.
This course is for those students who have completed middle school band. It is designed for instrumental music for students performing on a grade 3 or 4 performance level. Students must participate in concerts, marching band, and other performances. Students must be able to attend all after school rehearsals.
Band 2 CP:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Band 1 and director recommendation.
This course is for those students who have completed Band 1 and have the director’s recommendation. It is designed for instrumental music for students performing on a grade 3 or 4 performance level. Students must participate in concerts, marching band, and other performances. Students must be able to attend all after school rehearsals.
Band 3 H:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Band 2 and an audition with the director.
This course is designed for instrumental music for students performing on a grade 5 or 6 performance level. Students must participate in concerts, marching band, and other performances. Students must be able to attend all after school rehearsals.
Band 4 H:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Band 3 and an audition.
Art 1 CP (S1):
This course is designed as an introductory course for students entering the art program. Art elements and principles will be stressed through lectures and projects. They are not graded on talent, but rather on effort and understanding of the elements and principles being taught.
Art 1 CP (S2):
This course is designed as a continuation of the exploration of the elements and principles introduced during the first semester. Students will continue to work in new media. They are elements and principles will be stressed through lectures and projects. They are not graded on talent, but rather on effort and understanding of the elements and principles being taught.
Art 2 CP:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Art 1 and teacher recommendation.
This course is a continuation for the principles introduced through Art 1. It is oriented toward students who wish to pursue careers which will involve visual arts. Students must complete a variety of projects and will be graded on their demonstration of skills learned.
Business Education
Sports Marketing:
This program is for students who wish to pursue careers in the various areas of the sports industry. This includes careers in box office, group sales, public sales, marketing, operations, development, and sports programming.
Business Law:
This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of the legal environment in which a consumer operates, the legal environment in which a business operates, and basic legal principles.
Entrepreneurship:
This course is designed to provide a general overview of the American enterprise system with special emphasis on small business ownership. An important part of the course is the development of business and managerial leadership skills related to the functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling a small business.
Global Business:
This course is designed to provide students a general overview of how international business transactions occur on a daily basis. Students will discover how the business transactions of one country will affect the global community as a whole. This course is designed for students who are interested in a career in business.
Integrated Business Applications:
This course of study is designed to teach the student computer concepts as related to processing data into useful information needed in business situations by using database, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software. Given the necessary equipment, supplies, and appropriate software, the student will be able to successfully complete the introductory competencies necessary for MOUS Certification for Access 2003 and PowerPoint 2003 and MOUS Certification at the Core Level for Word 2003 and Excel 2003.
Marketing Management:
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Integrated Business Applications and Sports
Marketing.
Marketing management is an advanced course designed to continue the foundations covered in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Fashion Merchandising and Sports Marketing. Classroom projects require students to integrate knowledge from applications in the real-world. Problem-based situations are an integral part of the curriculum. Marketing Management is a course designed to challenge students to use diverse management skills to plan, research, synthesize, and report in the marketing environment. By working through this course, students will enhance their skills in content as well as their ability to use technology in the world of work.