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2019 - 2020

Academic & Career

Planning Guide

Preparing ALL of Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Opportunities

Academic & Career Plan:

Components and Implementation

Programs of Study

Course Offerings

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ACADEMIC & CAREER

PLANNING GUIDE

This guide was designed to support each student in creating his/her personal Academic & Career

Plan (ACP).

Academic and Career Plan

•Academic and Career Planning, or ACP, is a student-driven, adult-supported process in which students create and cultivate their own unique and information-based visions for post-secondary success. This is obtained through self-exploration, career exploration, and the development of career management and planning skills. Students in grades 6-12 will work on this plan by completing yearly expectations so that upon graduation, they have a complete plan.

Programs of Study

•Programs of Study allow students to explore and understand the relevance of courses and learning experiences that support a variety of career paths across industries. Students are encouraged to explore several different Programs of Study based on their interests.

Course Offerings

•This course description book is designed to assist in selecting courses throughout your high school years. It has been developed to provide information about all the courses and offerings available to you at Lake Mills High School, as well as other important facts, which will help in planning your high school and post-high school education.

High School Portfolio

•The high school portfolio process helps students organize and explain their evidence of learning throughout their high school career. It will demonstrate how their interests and goals have influenced their learning.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACP Components & Implementation Guide 4 Grade 6 4

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 8

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 13

ACP Programs of Study 14 Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources 15

Architecture & Construction 16

Business, Management & Administration 18

Arts, A/V Technology & Communication 20

Education & Training 22

Finance 24

Government & Public Administration 25

Health Science 26

Hospitality & Tourism 28

Human Services 29

Information Technology 30

Law, Public Safety & Security 31

Manufacturing 32

Marketing, Sales & Service 33

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 34

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 35

ACP High School Course Handbook 36 Graduation Requirements 37

Course Offerings 39

Agriculture 43

Art 45

Business & Information Technology 47

Career Education 50

English 51

Family & Consumer Science 53

Independent Study 57

Mathematics 58

Music 61

Physical Education 63

Science 64

Social Science 66

Technology & Engineering Education 69

World Language 72

Four Year Planning Guide 75

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Academic & Career Plan

Components and Implementation Guide

2019-2020

Academic and Career Planning, or ACP, is a student-driven, adult-supported process

in which students create and cultivate their own unique and information-based visions

for post-secondary success. This is obtained through self-exploration, career

exploration, and the development of career management and planning skills. Students

in grades 6-12 will work on this plan by completing yearly expectations so that upon

graduation, they have a complete plan.

STUDENT ACCESS:

*Please make sure you are signed into google docs before you begin*

Visit the Lake Mills Area School District website: https://www.lakemills.k12.wi.us

Click on “Students”

Select “ACP/XELLO” on the left hand menu

6th Grade Xello Tasks

Month Student Tasks Teacher Tasks

September ● Introduce Xello

○ Each student should login to his/her

Personal Account and verify access

to the program

● Guide them through the login steps

indicated at the top of this document

October ● About Me

○ Upload profile picture and cover

photo

○ Add at least 5 hobbies and 5

interests

○ Save personal work or relevant files

to Storyboard

● Verify minimum of 5 hobbies and 5

interests saved per student

November ● Continue About Me

○ Explore Career Clusters and save

ones of interest

○ Explore Careers and use filters to

refine results based on specific

school subjects.

○ Explore career profiles and save 3

careers

● Verify minimum of 3 careers are

saved per student

December ● LESSON: Interests ● Verify student has completed this

activity

https://www.lakemills.k12.wi.us/

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January ● LESSON: School Subjects at Work ● Verify student has completed this

activity

February ● Catch-Up ● Follow-up with students who are

behind on activities

March ● LESSON: Decision Making ● Verify student has completed this

activity

April ● Aspire Testing ● Aspire Testing

May ● Journal

○ Record three interesting things you

discovered about any new career.

● Verify student has completed this

activity using at least three sentences

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October ● About Me

○ Complete the Learning Style

Quiz

○ Identify areas of expertise and

add skills

● Verify student has completed Learning Style

Quiz

November ● LESSON: Explore Learning Styles ● Verify students have completed this activity

December ● LESSON: Discover Learning Pathways ● Verify students have completed this activity

January ● Catch-Up ● Follow-up with students who are behind on

activities

February ● LESSON: Biases and Career Choices ● Verify students have completed this activity

March ● Select a career profile and read

interviews with real people currently in

that career:

○ JOURNAL: Write down what

you found interesting about this

field and something new that

you were surprised by.

● Verify student has completed this activity

using at least three sentences


May ● Select a few career profiles, save ones

that are interesting:

○ Select one career and mark how

you feel about the job

○ Write three sentences about

what you learned about this

career

● Check out the profiles for schools of

interest, select one school of interest

● Verify student has completed this activity

using at least three sentences

● Verify student has saved one school of

interest

June ● Complete any missing activities ● Follow-up with students who are behind on

activities

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October ● ABOUT ME

○ Complete Matchmaker quiz

○ Update Skills, Interests, and

storyboard

○ Add life and education experiences

to the Experiences Timeline

● Go through the first five questions with

students reading each example and

description

● Verify student has completed

Matchmaker Quiz

● Make sure they do NOT move on to

the personality styles quiz

November ● LESSON: Skills

● JOURNAL: Choose career profiles of

interest

○ Why are certain options a better fit

than others. Done by reviewing

Matchmaker answers.


activity


activity using at least five sentences

December ● Lesson: Explore Career Matches

○ Complete Matchmaker quiz

○ Save 3 Careers


activity

January ● Catch-Up

● Future Freshman Night

● Follow-up with students who are behind

on activities

February ● Course Selection ● Verify student has turned in Course

selection form

March ● Choose a career profile and save it.

○ JOURNAL: Record feelings about

saved careers and further

investigate these options


activity using at least five sentences


May ● LESSON: Transition to High School ● Verify student has completed this

activity

June ● Complete any missing activities ● Follow-up with students who are behind

on activities

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9th Grade Advisory Tasks

Student Tasks Teacher Tasks

ACP Method Test Prep

● Introduce the Xello app to

students.


these activities


○ Update profile picture

and cover photos

○ Add any new

experiences to the

“Experiences

Timeline”

○ Complete the

“Personality Styles”

Quiz

● Complete Week 1

Activities

November ● LESSON:

PERSONALITY

STYLES

● Complete Week 2

Activities


these activities

December ● LESSON: EXPLORING

CAREER FACTORS

● Choose a career profile,

save it and rate the

“Important Factors”

● Lessons - English

○ English Warm-up

○ General English Tips


these activities

January ● LESSON: GETTING

EXPERIENCE

● Complete Week 3

Activities


these activities

February ● Start to explore

programs and majors,

see which programs are

available at schools of

interest.

● Save any schools or

programs you are

interested in.

● Lessons - Reading

○ Reading Warm-up

○ Full Passage: The

perfect Christmas


these activities

March ● GOALS & PLANS

○ Create one or more

plans in “Goals &

Plans”

● Complete Week 4

Activities

● Complete Week 5

Activities


these activities

April ASPIRE

May ● Complete a journal entry reflecting on your 9th grade

year.

“What inspires you? What do you aspire to? What

values are most important to you? What is your

current vision for your life and career?”


the journal activity

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○ Complete

“Matchmaker

Mission

Complete”

questions.

○ Add any

volunteer

experiences to

your

“Experiences

Timeline”.

● Complete Week 1

Activities


these activities

November ● LESSON: WORK

VALUES

● Complete Week 2

Activities

● Complete Week 3

Activities


these activities

December ● LESSON:

CAREERS AND

LIFESTYLE

COSTS

● Choose a career

profile of interest

and look through

the Earnings and

Sample Career

Paths

● Complete Week 4

Activities

● Complete Week 5

Activities


these activities

January Catch-up ● Complete Week 6

Activities

● Complete Week 7

Activities

February ● LESSON:

WORKPLACE

SKILLS AND

ATTITUDES

● Complete Week 8

Activities

● Complete Week 9

Activities

Pre-ACT Testing


these activities

March ● Review saved

careers, update list

and further

investigate

preferred careers.

● Complete Week 10

Activities


Activities



these activities

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● Explore schools and

majors, experiment

with the filters to

see how different

factors affect the

options

● Save schools and

majors of interest.

Activities

April ASPIRE

May ● Create a new journal entry reflecting on your

10th grade year.

“How has your career and life vision changed

over this year? How have you changed as an

individual over the course of this year?”

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October ● Add any part-time

and/or summer job

experiences to

Experiences

Timeline.

● Complete Week 1 Activities





● Verify student has

completed these

activities

November ● LESSON:

CHOOSING A

COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY

● Select school profiles

that are of interest

and further explore

academic options by

looking at admission

requirements for

those school and

majors. Update your

list of saved programs

or schools based on

any new insights.






completed these

activities

December ● LESSON: CAREER

DEMAND


Activities


Activities


Activities


Activities


completed these

activities

January ● LESSON:

ENTREPRENEURIA

L SKILLS


Activities


Activities


Activities


Activities


Activities


completed these

activities

February ● Complete Week 19 ● Verify student has

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Activities


Activities

ACT

completed these

activities

March ● GOALS AND

PLANS

○ Update and edit

plans in My

Plans— delete any

plans that may no

longer be relevant


completed this activity

April ● Explore educator-

provided links and

resources for

financial aid.

● Guide students to

resources, via the ACP

website online

May ● Create a new journal

entry reflecting on

your 11th grade year.

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ACP

October ● Conduct a final exploration of schools

and majors of interest—become familiar

with campus locations, culture and

program requirements

● Explore educator-provided links and

resources for financial aid.

● LESSON: DEFINING SUCCESS

● Verify student has completed these

activities

November ● LESSON: JOB INTERVIEWS

● LESSON: CAREER BACKUP PLANS

● GOALS AND PLANS

○ Identify a plan or plans to put

into

action and delete any plans that

might be outdated

○ Select schools and programs

(Don’t forget to start your

application process!)

● Verify student has completed these

activities

December ● Create a new journal entry reflecting on

your 12th grade year.

● “What have you done this year to

prepare for the next steps of life? What

will you do to take action toward your

future plan?”

● Start Portfolio Work

● Verify student has completed their

journal entry

● Assist students in beginning the portfolio

process for graduation.

January Portfolio Work

February Portfolio Work

March Portfolio Work

April ● Finish Portfolio Work

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Career Programs of Study

2019-2020

Programs of Study allow students to explore and understand the relevance of courses

and learning experiences that support a variety of career paths across industries.

Students are encouraged to explore several different Programs of Study based on their

interests.

All plans of study need to meet learners’ career goals with regard to required degrees,

licenses and certifications. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended

coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and

career goals. The grade level related to elective courses are a recommendation

only and can be taken at different grade levels.

The Career Clusters icons are being used with permission of the: States’ Career Clusters Initiative, 2007, www.careerclusters.org

http://www.careerclusters.org/

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LAKE MILLS CAREER PROGRAM OF STUDY Career cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Pathway:

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Required Core Courses Required Core Courses Required Core Courses Required Core Courses English: English 9 Math: Algebra Double Block, Algebra or Geometry Science: Biology Social Science: World History

English: English 10 Math: Geometry, Alg. 2 or Adv. Alg/Trig. Science: Chemistry or Global Science Social Science: US History 10

English: English 11 Math: one additional credit required for graduation Science: One additional credit needed for graduation such as Adv. Chemistry, Anatomy & Phys Biotechnology or AP Biology Social Science: US History 11 /Current Issues or AP US History

English: one credit of English such as Communications, Comp. Lit, Novels, AP Lit. and Composition Math: Optional Science: Optional Social Science: Optional

Other Required Courses Other Required Courses Other Required Courses Other Required Courses

PE 9/Health PE 10 1 year of PE electives: Wellness, Strength and Conditioning or Comp. Team Sports

1 semester of PE 12

Related Elective Courses Related Elective Courses Related Elective Courses Related Elective Courses

Food, Foods, Foods Agriculture Survey Computer Essentials Character Dvlp. And Leadership World Language Intro to Business

Adv. Computer App. Agri-science and Food Biotech. Business and Personal Law World Language

Large Animal Care/Mgmt. Landscape Management Environmental Wildlife Conserv. Personal Finance Botany and Zoology (online) Accounting World Language

Large Animal Care/Mgmt. Horticulture Economics Marketing Youth Apprenticeship World Language International Business (online)

Wisconsin Technical College System www.witechcolleges.com

College/University System www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu

❑ Agribusiness/Science Tech ❑ Agricultural Equipment Tech ❑ Arboriculture-Urban Forestry ❑ Biotechnology Laboratory Tech ❑ Dairy Herd Management ❑ Environmental/Pollution Control ❑ Farm Business Production ❑ Farm Operation

❑ Golf Course Management ❑ Health Physic Technician ❑ Horticulture ❑ Laboratory Animal Tech ❑ Landscape Horticulture ❑ Natural Resources Tech ❑ Veterinary Technician ❑ Water Quality Tech

❑ Agricultural Journalism ❑ Agricultural Studies ❑ Agronomy ❑ Animal Science ❑ Conservation ❑ Dairy Science ❑ Forestry ❑ Horticulture ❑ Paper Science

Work/School Activities Job Shadows/Community Service Youth Apprenticeship

FFA Work Experience Environmental Club Interact

Job shadows in related interested careers such as farming, ag. businesses Scouting Horse Clubs Livestock Organizations County Fairs 4-H

❑ Biotechnology ❑ Production Ag/Animal Science ❑ Production Ag/Plant Science

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LAKE MILLS CAREER PROGRAM OF STUDY Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction Pathway:

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade



English: English 11 Math: one additional credit required for graduation Science: One additional credit needed for graduation such as Physics, Adv. Chemistry, Anatomy & Phys Biotechnology or AP Biology Social Science: US History 11 /Current Issues or AP US History

English: one credit of English such as College Reading & Writing, Communications, Comp. Lit, Novels, or AP English Lit. Math: Optional Science: Optional Social Science: Optional


PE9/Health PE 10

1 year of PE electives: Wellness, Strength and Conditioning or Comp. Team Sports

1 semester of PE 12


Computer Essentials Art Foundations Intro. To Tech & Engineering Intro to Business Materials and Processes Character Dvlp & Leadership World Language

Advanced Computer Applications Engineering Design Principles Building Trades 1 Digital Photo, Video & Comp. Gr. Small Power Equipment Drawing 1 & 2 Business and Personal Law World Language

Engineer Architectural Design Metals Manufacturing I Building Trades II Adv. Digital Photo, Video & Comp. Woods Manufacturing 1 Sculpture 1 & 2 Personal Finance Intro to Computer Science Accounting World Language Pre-Calculus

Metals Manufacturing II Woods Manufacturing II Ceramics 1 & 2 Psychology Sociology Marketing World Language Physics



❑ Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology ❑ Architectural Design ❑ Architectural Drafting/ Construction Technology ❑ Architectural Woodworking/ Cabinet Making ❑ Bricklaying & Masonry ❑ Carpentry* ❑ Construction ❑ Electrical Power Distribution & Remodeling

❑ Electricity ❑ Gas Utility Construction & Service ❑ Land Survey Technician ❑ Model Building Design & Construction ❑ Preparatory Plumbing ❑ Residential Building Systems Specialist ❑Wood Tech

❑ Architectural Studies ❑ Construction ❑ Engineering ❑ Landscape Architecture ❑ Paper Science ❑ Occupational Safety ❑ Urban Planning


VAC FFA Musical/Play Crew Work Exp./Youth Apprentice School Newspaper - The Lariat Student Council

Community service with Habitat for Humanity or other volunteer experiences 4-H Boy and Girl Scouts Octagon Club

❑ Drafting & Design/Architecture ❑ Drafting & Design/Engineering ❑ Drafting & Design/Mechanical

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http://www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/

http://www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/

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Environmental Club School Store – PAW Interact

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LAKE MILLS CAREER PROGRAM OF STUDY Career Cluster: Business, Management & Administration

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade



English: English 11 Math: one additional credit required for graduation Science: One additional credit needed for graduation such as Adv. Chemistry, Anatomy & Phys Biotechnology, Physics, or AP Biology Social Science: US History 11 /Current Issues or AP US History



PE9/Health PE 10


1 semester of PE 12

Related Elective Courses Related Elective Courses Related Elective Courses Related Elective Courses Computer Essentials Introduction to Business World Language Character Dvlp & Leadership Band Choir Orchestra

Adv. Computer Applications Web Design Graphic Design Communications World Language Business and Personal Law Band Choir Orchestra International Business (online)

Accounting Personal Finance Marketing Pre-Calculus Economics Communications Intro to Computer Science Adv. Web Design World Language Band Choir Orchestra Independent Music

Advanced Accounting Psychology Sociology Game Design Band Choir Orchestra Independent Music Ethics (online) AP Computer Science (online) AP Microeconomics (online) AP Macroeconomics (online) AP Statistics (online) AP Calculus AB World Language



❑ Accounting ❑ Administrative Assistant ❑ Bilingual Office Assistant ❑ Business Software Applications ❑ Business & Technology Coordinator ❑ Business Mid-Management ❑ e-Commerce/Web Admin ❑ Global Business Specialist ❑ Health Care Business Services ❑ Human Resources ❑ Information Processing Specialist

❑ Legal Secretary ❑ Medical Administrative Spec. ❑ Medical Transcription ❑ Paralegal ❑ Property Management Assoc. ❑ Quality Management ❑ Real Estate Brokerage ❑ Retail Management ❑ Small Business Operation ❑ Supervisory Management ❑ Travel Services ❑ Web Developer

❑ Accounting ❑ Actuarial Science ❑ Business Administration ❑ Economics ❑ Finance ❑ Hotel, Restaurant Management ❑ Industrial Management ❑ International Business ❑ Management ❑ Marketing ❑ Music Business ❑ Real Estate ❑ Transportation

Work /School Activities Job Shadows/Community Service Youth Apprenticeship

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http://www.careerclusters.org/clusters/ba.htm

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Business competitions School Newspaper – Lariat Forensics School store - PAW Student Council Junior Achievement Yearbook Leadership Seminars Work Experience/Youth Apprentice Interact

Chamber of Commerce projects Community service and Volunteering Student Rotarian Junior Optimist Octagon Club

❑ Financial Services ❑ Hospitality and Tourism ❑ Information Technology

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LAKE MILLS CAREER PROGRAM OF STUDY Career cluster: Arts. A/V Technology & Communication Pathway:

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade






PE9/Health PE 10


1 semester of PE 12


Computer Essentials

Art Foundations Intro. To Tech/Engineering Introduction to Business Character Dvlp & Leadership World Language Band Choir Orchestra

Advanced Computer Applications Digital Photo, Video & Comp. Gr. Engineering Design Principles Drawing 1 & 2 Style & Rhetoric (online) Business and Personal Law Communications Web Design World Language Band Choir Orcherstra

Adv. Digital Photo, Video, and Computer Graphics Engineering Architectural Design Painting 1 & 2 Personal Finance Communications Ceramics 1 & 2 Advances Web Design World Language Accounting Band Choir Orchestra Independent Music

Art Studio Sculpture 1 & 2 Marketing Graphic Design World Language Band Choir Orchestra Independent Music



❑ Animation ❑ Broadcast Captioning ❑ Computer Art Graphics ❑ Graphic Communications ❑ Graphic Design ❑ Package and Label Printing ❑ Photography ❑ Printing ❑ Printing and Publishing

❑ Radio Broadcasting ❑ Technical Communications ❑ Television Production ❑ Visual Communications

❑ Advertising ❑ Art ❑ Broadcast Journalism ❑ Broadcast Production ❑ Communication Technology ❑ Digital Arts/Animation ❑ Electronic Media ❑ English ❑ Fine Arts

❑ Graphic Design ❑ Industrial Design ❑ Interior Design ❑ Journalism ❑ Marketing Communications ❑ Music Performance ❑ Recording Technology ❑ Music Theory ❑ Theater Arts


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Visual Arts Classic Team School Newspaper – Lariat Forensics Musical/Play Musical/Play Sound & Light Tech Show Choir Jazz Band Chamber Strings Interact School Store - PAW

4-H Boy and Girl Scouts Habitat for Humanity and other related initiatives Volunteer Experiences Octagon Club

❑Printing Graphic Arts ❑Technology

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LAKE MILLS CAREER PROGRAM OF STUDY Career Cluster: Education & Training

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade




English: one credit of English such as Communications, Comp. Lit, Novels, AP Lit. and Composition Math: Optional Science: Optional Social Science: Optional


PE9/Health PE 10


1 semester of PE 12


Relationships & Parenting Working with Children Reality-Living on Your Own

Computer Essentials

Intro to Business Character Dvlp & Leadership World Language Choir Band Orchestra

Adv. Computer Applications Business & Personal Law Web Design World Language Communications Choir Band Orchestra Style & Rhetoric (online)

Accounting Personal Finance Graphic Design Communications Adv. Web Design Teaching Assistant World Language Choir Band Orchestra Ethics (online)

Psychology Sociology Marketing World Language Choir Band Orchestra



❑ Human Resources ❑ Human Resources/Business ❑ Administration ❑ Child Care Services ❑ Early Childhood Education ❑ Educational Interpreter

❑ Ag Education ❑ Art Education ❑ Business Education ❑ Coaching ❑ Community Education ❑ Music Education ❑ Physical Education

❑ Special Education ❑ Technology Education ❑ Outdoor Education ❑ English Education ❑ Math Education ❑ Social Studies Education ❑ FCE Education


Forensics Work Experience/Youth Apprentice Musical/Play Drama Club Student Director Student Council School Store – PAW Interact Show Choir Jazz Band

Summer school aide Volunteer work Tutoring – Rock Lake Comm. Center Coaching Student Rotarian Octagon Club

❑ Financial Services ❑ Information Technology

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Chamber Strings

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LAKE MILLS CAREER PROGRAM OF STUDY Career Cluster: Finance

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade






PE9/Health PE 10


1 semester of PE 12

Related Elective Courses Related Elective Courses Related Elective Courses Related Elective Courses Computer Essentials Introduction to Business World Language Character Dvlp & Leadership

Adv. Computer Applications Intro to Computer Science Web Design Graphic Design World Language Business & Personal Law

Adv Web Design Accounting Personal Finance Pre-Calculus Economics World Language Ethics (online)

Advanced Accounting Marketing AP Macroeconomics (online) Psychology Sociology AP Calculus AB International Business (online) World Language AP Statistics (online)



❑ Banking & Financial Services ❑ Finance ❑ Financial Institutions Management ❑ Financial Planning Associate ❑ Financial Services Rep ❑ Quality Assurance Technician ❑ Security Loss Prevention

❑ Accounting ❑ Business Administration ❑ Economics ❑ Entrepreneurship ❑ Finance ❑ Marketing ❑ Management


Work Experience/Youth Apprent. Student Council Forensics School store – PAW Interact

Chamber of Commerce projects Junior Achievement Student Rotarian

❑ Finance

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LAKE MILLS CAREER PROGRAM OF STUDY Career cluster: Government & Public Administration

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade






PE9/Health PE 10


1 semester of PE 12


Computer Essentials Introduction to Business World language Character Dvlp. & Leadership

Adv. Comp. Applications Business & Personal Law Web Design Graphic Design World language

Personal Finance Intro to Computer Science Adv. Web Design Current Issues and Politics Economics Communications World language Ethics (online) Accounting

Psychology Sociology Game Design AP Microeconomics (online) AP Macroeconomics (online) AP US History AP Gov & Politics World language



❑ Administrative Assistant ❑ Banking & Financial Services ❑ Bilingual Office Assistant ❑ Community Dev. Disabilities ❑ Criminal Justice-Corrections ❑ Criminal Justice-Law ❑ Enforcement ❑ Emergency Medical Tech ❑ Environmental & Pollution Control

❑ Fire Science ❑ Global Business Specialist ❑ Information Security Specialist ❑ Interpreter ❑ Judicial Reporting ❑ Legal Secretary ❑ Paralegal ❑ Paramedic Technician ❑ Technical Communications ❑ Web Developer

❑ Criminal Justice ❑ Environmental Law Enforcement ❑ Human Services ❑ Legal Studies ❑ Public Administration ❑ Recreation Management


Interact Forensics Student Council School Store – PAW Student Director School Newspaper - Lariat Yearbook Nat’l Honor Society

Job shadow in related careers Volunteer work Student Rotarian Octagon Club

❑ Information Technology

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LAKE MILLS CAREER PROGRAM OF STUDY Career Cluster: Health Science

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade


English: English 10 Math: Geometry, Alg. 2 or Adv. Alg/Trig. Science: Chemistry Social Science: US History 10

English: English 11 Math: one additional credit required for graduation Science: One additional credit needed for graduation such as Physics, Adv. Chemistry, Anatomy & Phys, Biotechnology or AP Biology Social Science: US History 11 /Current Issues or AP US History



PE9/Health PE 10


1 semester of PE 12


Working with Children Reality-Living on Your Own Relationships & Parenting Art Foundations Computer Essentials Introduction to Business Character Dvlp. & Leadership World Language Band Choir Orchestra Guitar

Global Science Drawing 1 & 2 Adv. Computer Applications Business & Personal Law Intro. To Health Careers World Language Band Choir Orchestra Guitar

Medical Terminology (online) Personal Finance Accounting World Language Pre-Calculus Band Choir Orchestra Guitar Independent Music

Advanced Chemistry CNA (Youth Options) Psychology Sociology Biotechnology Marketing World Language AP Statistics (online) Calculus Band Choir Orchestra Independent Music



❑ Adv Intensive Care Paramedic ❑ Anesthesia Technology ❑ Cardiovascular Technology ❑ Chiropractic Technician ❑ Clinical Laboratory Technician ❑ Dental Assistant ❑ Dental Hygienist ❑ Diagnostic Medical Sonography ❑ Electroneurodiagnostic Tech ❑ Emergency Medical Technician ❑ Healthcare Business Services ❑ Health Unit Coordinator ❑ Medical Assistant

❑ Medical Coding Specialist ❑ Medical Transcription ❑ Medication Assistant ❑ Nursing-Associate Degree ❑ Nursing Assistant ❑ Occupational Therapy Assistant ❑ Optician Science ❑ Paramedic Technician ❑ Pharmacy Technician ❑ Phlebotomy Technician ❑ Physical Therapist Assistant ❑ Surgical Technologist ❑ Therapeutic Massage

❑ Art Therapy ❑ Athletic Training ❑ Community Health Education ❑ Dietetics ❑ Exercise and Sport Science ❑ Fitness ❑ Kinesiology ❑ Medical Technology ❑ Music Therapy ❑ Nursing ❑ Occupational Therapy ❑ Physician Assistant


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Work Experience/Youth Apprentice Student Council Environmental Club School Store – PAW Interact

Volunteer in hospital, nursing home, health care center

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LAKE MILLS CAREER PROGRAM OF STUDY Career Cluster: Hospitality & Tourism

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade






PE9/Health PE 10


1 semester of PE 12


Fiber Creations Foods, Foods, Foods Essen. Nutrition for Chefs Computer Essentials World Language Introduction to Business Hospitality & Tourism (online)

Ethnic Foods -Chef Specialty Food Hospitality Relationships & Parenting World Language Adv. Computer Applications Web Design Character Dvlp. & Leadership Business & Personal Law Hospitality & Tourism (online)

Reality-Living on Your Own Personal Finance Adv. Web Design Accounting World Language International Business (online)

Psychology Sociology Economics Marketing World Language Graphic Design



❑ Baking Production ❑ Baking/Pastry Arts ❑ Culinary Arts ❑ Culinary Management ❑ Facilities Maintenance ❑ Food and Beverage Prod ❑ Food Service Aide ❑ Food Service Production ❑ Hotel and Restaurant Management ❑ Hotel/Hospitality Management

❑ Marketing and Graphic Communications ❑ Meeting and Event Management ❑ Quality Assurance Tech ❑ Recreation Management ❑ Retail Management ❑ Security Loss Prevention ❑ Travel Services

❑ Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management ❑ Marketing ❑ Graphic Communication Management ❑ International Business ❑ Marketing Communications


Work Experience/Youth Apprentice Yearbook Student Council Musical/Theater Performance Forensics School Store – PAW Interact

4-H Junior Optimist Club Student Rotarian Octagon Club

❑ Hospitality, Tourism and Lodging

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LAKE MILLS CAREER PROGRAM OF STUDY Career Cluster: Human Services

All plans of study need to meet learners’ career goals with regard to required degrees, licenses and certifications. Courses listed

within this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals.

The grade level related to elective courses are a recommendation only and can be taken at different grade levels.

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade






PE9/Health PE 10


1 semester of PE 12


Relationships & Parenting Reality-Living on Your Own Computer Essentials Foods, Foods, Foods Introduction to Business World Language Character Dvlp. & Leadership

Working with Children Adv. Computer Applications Business & Personal Law World Language Ethnic Foods -Chef Specialty Hospitality & Tourism (online)

Personal Finance Food Hospitality Essential Nutrition for Chefs World Language Accounting Ethics (online)

Psychology Sociology TA Marketing World Language



❑ Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Associate ❑ Barber/Cosmetologist ❑ Child Care Services ❑ Community Develop. ❑ Disabilities Associate ❑ Real Estate Brokerage ❑ Massage Therapist ❑ Dietary Manager

❑ Dietetic Technician ❑ Early Childhood Education ❑ Funeral Service ❑ Human Services Associate ❑ Salon Services-Hair and Nail Design

❑ Political Science ❑ Psychology ❑ Social Welfare ❑ Social Work ❑ Sociology ❑ Urban and Regional Studies


Student Council School Newspaper - Lariat Yearbook Work Experience/Youth Apprentice. Forensics Interact

Junior Optimist Student Rotarian Volunteer experiences – hospital 4-H Octagon Club

❑ Health Services

Knowledge and Skills Needed to Succeed in this Career Cluster: Academics, Communications, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking, Information Technology Applications Systems, Safety, Health and Environmental, Leadership and Teamwork, Ethics and Legal Responsibilities,

Employability and Career Development, and Technical Skills.

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LAKE MILLS CAREER PROGRAM OF STUDY Career Cluster: Information Technology

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade






PE9/Health PE 10


1 semester of PE 12


Computer Essentials Intro. To Tech & Engineering World Language Introduction to Business Character Dvlp. & Leadership

Adv. Computer Applications Business & Personal Law Intro to Computer Science Web Design Digital Photo, Video & Comp Gr. World Language

Adv. Digital Photo, Video & Comp. Personal Finance Adv. Web Design Graphic Design Accounting World Language

Advanced Accounting AP Computer Science (online) International Business(online) Psychology Sociology Marketing Game Design World Language



❑ Business & Technology ❑ CIS-Computer Systems ❑ Administration Specialist ❑ CIS-Database Administrator ❑ CIS-Microcomputer Applications Software Technician ❑ CIS-Micro. Programmer ❑ CIS-Microcomputer Specialist ❑ CIS-Microcomputer Technician ❑ CIS-Network Communication ❑ CIS-Network Specialist ❑ CIS-Programmer/Analyst ❑ CIS-Technical Support Specialist

❑ CIS-User Support & Training ❑ CIS-Web Analyst/Programmer ❑ CIS-Web Development & Design Specialist ❑ Computer-Networking ❑ Computer Hardware Tech ❑ Computerized Accounting ❑ E-Business Technology ❑ E-Commerce/Web Admin ❑ Geographic Info Systems ❑ Information Processing Specialist ❑ Information Security

❑ Business Administration ❑ Computer Engineering ❑ Computer Science ❑ Technology Education ❑ Applied Math and Computer Science ❑ Computer Information Systems ❑ Information Technology Management ❑ Software Engineering ❑ Web and Digital Media Development


Work Experience Youth Options courses Lariat Yearbook

Student Rotarian Octagon Club

❑ Information Technology

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LAKE MILLS CAREER PROGRAM OF STUDY Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety & Security

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade






PE9/Health PE 10


1 semester of PE 12


Intro. to Tech & Engineering Computer Essentials Introduction to Business Reality – Living on Your Own Relationships & Parenting World Language Character Dvlp & Leadership

Adv. Computer Applications Business & Personal Law World Language

Communications Digital Photo, Video & Comp. Gr. Personal Finance Marketing Accounting World Language

Psychology Sociology Economics AP US Gov’t and Politics World Language Ethics (online) AP Macroeconomics (online)



❑ Advanced Intensive Care Paramedic ❑ Criminal Justice-Corrections ❑ Criminal Justice-Law ❑ Law Enforcement ❑ Emergency Medical Services ❑ Environmental Haz-mat Specialist

❑ Environmental & Pollution Control Technician ❑ Facilities Maintenance ❑ Fire Science ❑ Paramedic Technician ❑ Security Loss Prevention

❑ Criminal Justice ❑ Environmental Law Enforcement ❑ Law ❑ Legal Studies ❑ Military Science (ROTC) ❑ Paralegal ❑ Public Administration


Student Council Forensics Drama Club National Honor Society School Store – PAW Interact

Junior Optimist Student Rotarian 4-H Octagon Club Volunteer work

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LAKE MILLS CAREER PROGRAM OF STUDY Career Cluster: Manufacturing

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade



English: English 11 Math: one additional credit required for graduation Science: One additional credit needed for graduation such as Physics, Adv. Chemistry, or Anatomy & Phys. Social Science: US History 11 /Current Issues or AP US History



PE9/Health PE 10


1 semester of PE 12


Computer Essentials Intro. To Tech. & Engineering Introduction to Business Character Dvlp. & Leadership World Language

Materials and Processes Sm. Power Equipment Digital Photo, Video & Comp. Gr. Engineering Design Principles Adv. Computer Applications Business & Personal Law World Language

Adv. Digital Photo, Video Engineering Arch. Design Woods Manufacturing 1 Metals Manufacturing 1 Building Trades 1 Personal Finance World Language Pre-Calculus Accounting

Woods Manufacturing 2 Metals Manufacturing 2 Building Trades 2 Physics Marketing



❑ HVAC Tech ❑ Appliance Tech ❑ Applied Engineering Technology ❑ Automated Manufacturing Systems Tech. ❑ Bio-Medical Electronics ❑ Chemical Technician ❑ Civil Engineering Technology ❑ CNC Technician ❑Electrical Engineering Technology ❑ Fluid Power Maintenance ❑ Utility Construction & Service

❑ Electricity ❑ Electro-Mechanical Technology ❑ Electron Microscopy ❑ Electronics ❑ Engine Machining Technician ❑ Facilities Maintenance ❑ Industrial Maintenance Tech ❑ Instrumentation ❑ Machine Tool ❑ Mechanical Design ❑ Small Engines ❑ Quality Assurance Tech ❑ Tool and Die ❑ Welding

❑ Biomedical Engineering ❑ Chemical Engineering ❑ Civil Engineering ❑ Electrical Engineering ❑ Mechanical Engineering ❑ Occupational Safety ❑ Software Engineering ❑ Paper Science ❑ Manufacturing


Drama Club Crew Work Experience/Youth Apprentice Student Council Interact

Volunteer experiences – Habitat for Humanity 4-H Octagon Club

❑ Manufacturing ❑ Technology

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LAKE MILLS CAREER PROGRAM OF STUDY Career Cluster: Marketing, Sales & Service

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade






PE9/Health PE 10 1 year of PE electives: Wellness, Strength and Conditioning or Comp. Team Sports

1 semester of PE 12


Computer Essentials Relationships & Parenting Reality-Living on Your Own World Language Introduction to Business Character Dvlp. & Leadership

Adv. Computer Applications Web Design Graphic Design World Language Business & Personal Law Hospitality & Tourism (online)

Adv. Web Design Intro to Computer Science Personal Finance Accounting World Language Economics Ethics (online)

Adv. Accounting Marketing Game Design AP Microeconomics (online) AP Macroeconomics (online) International Business (online) Psychology Sociology World Language Communications


Youth


❑ Administrative Assistant ❑ e-Commerce/Web Administration ❑ Fashion Marketing ❑ Global Business Specialist ❑ Hotel & Restaurant Management ❑ Hotel/Hospitality Management ❑ Marketing

❑ Marketing & Graphic Communications ❑ Meeting & Event Management ❑ Recreation Management ❑ Retail Management ❑ Small Business Operation ❑ Technical Communications ❑ Travel Services ❑ Web Developer

❑ Business Administration ❑ Entrepreneurship ❑ Hotel and Restaurant Management ❑ Marketing ❑ International Business ❑ Graphic Communication Management


Class Officer Jr. Achievement Business Challenge Student Council School Newspaper - Lariat School store – PAW Interact

Junior Optimist Student Rotarian 4-H Octagon Club Chamber of Commerce projects

❑ Graphic Arts/Printing ❑ Hospitality, Lodging, Tourism ❑ Technology

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9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade


English: English 10 Math: Geometry, Alg. 2 or Adv. Alg/Trig. Science: Chemistry Social Science: US History 10





1 semester of PE 12


Computer Essentials Intro. To Tech & Engineering Materials and Processes Introduction to Business Art Foundations World Language Character Dvlp & Leadership

Digital Photo, Video & Comp. Gr. Engineering Design Principles Adv. Computer Applications Intro to Computer Science Web Design Graphic Design Drawing 1 & 2 Business & Personal Law World Language Global Science

Adv. Digital Photo, Video Engineering Archi. Design Pre-Calculus Accounting Personal Finance Adv. Web Design World Language

AP Calculus AB Psychology Sociology Economics Communications Marketing Game Design World Language AP Statistics (online)



❑ Power Engineering & Boiler Operator ❑ Applied Engineering Technology ❑ Bio-Medical Electronics ❑ Chemical Technician ❑ Civil Engineering Technology ❑ Electron Microscopy ❑ Electronic Engineering Tech ❑ Industrial Engineering Tech

❑ Agri-Business/Science Tech ❑ Biotechnology Laboratory Technician ❑ Environmental & Pollution Control Tech ❑ Health Physics Technician ❑ Laboratory Animal Technician ❑ Veterinary Technician

❑ Astronomy ❑ Biochemistry ❑ Hydrogeology and Water Chemistry ❑ Civil Engineering ❑ Chemical Engineering ❑ Math-Engineering


Environmental Club Mathletes Student Council Crew – Musical/Play Interact

Student Rotarian Junior Optimist Octagon Club Tutoring – Rock Lake Community Center

❑ Biotechnology ❑ Drafting/Design-Architecture ❑ Drafting/Design-Engineering ❑ Drafting/Design-Mechanical Design ❑ Manufacturing ❑ Agriculture ❑ Technology

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9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade



English: English 11 Math: one additional credit required for graduation Science: One additional credit needed for graduation such as Physics, Adv. Chemistry, Biotechnology or AP Biology Social Science: US History 11 /Current Issues or AP US History




1 semester of PE 12


Intro to Tech & Engineering Computer Essentials Introduction to Business World Language Character Dvlp. & Leadership

Small Power Equipment Materials & Processes Digital Photo, Video & Comp Engineering Design Principles Adv. Computer Applications World Language

Auto Technology Personal Finance Pre-Calculus Accounting Business & Personal Law Adv. Digital Photo, Video World Language

Physics Marketing World Language



Aeronautics / Pilot Training Aircraft Electronics Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Automotive Technician Civil Engineering Technology/ Highway Tech Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician Diesel & Power Training Services

Engine Machining Tech Engine Technology Land Survey Technician Logistics Marine Repair Technician Materials Planning & Control Tech Motorcycle, Marine, & Outdoor Power Products Quality Management Truck Driving

❑Civil Engineering ❑Electrical Engineering ❑Environmental Science and Protection ❑Environmental Science ❑Geology ❑Health and Safety Management ❑Industrial Health and Safety Engineering ❑International Logistics

❑Logistician ❑Logistics Analyst ❑Logistics Engineering ❑Logistics Management ❑Safety Analyst ❑Transportation Management


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High School Course Handbook

2019-2020

This course description book is designed to assist in selecting courses throughout your high school years. It has been developed to provide information about all the courses and offerings available to you at Lake Mills High School, as well as other important facts, which will help in planning your high school and post-high school education. As you progress through high school, you are required to take certain courses designed to help you become a well-rounded individual. In addition, you may select electives to explore and develop your own interests and to prepare yourself to meet your goals. What you learn both inside and outside the classroom and the goals you set for yourself will largely determine what you will be able to do with your life. At each stage of your high school career, you should seriously consider your goals and develop a program of study to prepare you for further education in your life’s work. It is important that you review this guide with the following questions in mind:

• What are your interests?

• What are you good at that might develop into a possible career choice?

• What standard of living, lifestyle and work environment are most appealing?

• What kind of education is needed for my plans after high school? We hope that all courses listed in this guide will be offered during the 2019-2020 school year. However, it is possible that some may not be offered due to inadequate registration or scheduling problems. We look forward to a great school year for every Lake Mills High School student!

The selection of courses should be taken very seriously. LMHS uses the student requests for courses to determine staffing and the schedule for the following year. Requests for course changes will be limited in 2019-2020.

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COURSE SELECTION

OVERVIEW

Lake Mills High School operates on a semester schedule. One semester equals .5 credit, unless otherwise

noted. This handbook gives Lake Mills High School students and parents the information necessary to choose

courses for next year. The same information is listed on our website www.lakemills.k12.wi.us under High School.

Elective courses are those that are not required by the school district. Your abilities, interests, and educational

plans should guide you in your choice of electives. If you have any questions about which courses to take,

please contact the Lake Mills High School Guidance Department.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to graduate from Lake Mills High School, a student must:

1. Carry eight (8) courses each semester. Seniors in “good standing” may select one study

hall each semester.

2. Earn a minimum of twenty-six (26) credits

3. Successfully complete:

a. English: 4 credits- English 9,10,11-required

b. Social Studies: 3 credits- World History, US History 10, US History 11

& Current Issues or AP US History required

c. Math: 3 credits - Algebra required

d. Science: 3 credits - Biology required

e. Physical Education: 9th (1st semester),10th,11th, 12th (one semester)

f. Health –9th grade 2nd semester

g. Elective credits

h. Successfully complete Lake Mills High School portfolio and exit interview

i. Successfully complete state civics exam

In addition to the above requirements, all seniors must enroll in at least one core course (English, math,

science, social studies) in each semester.

GRADE CLASSIFICATION FOR STUDENTS

Each student is expected to pass at least 6.5 credits per year and accumulate at least 26 credits for

graduation.

10th Grade Standing- Minimum of 5.5 credits earned.

11th Grade Standing- Minimum of 13 credits earned.

12th Grade Standing- Minimum of 18 credits earned.

COURSE CHANGES

Adding or dropping of classes will be considered with parent consent. Any course dropped after the first week

of classes for the semester may receive a failing grade. This policy requires that students think carefully about

their course selections before registration.

COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSE REQUIREMENTS

The stronger the college preparatory courses you complete in high school, the more likely you’ll succeed in

college. High school courses should prepare you for college by developing strong academic skills. While

college entrance requirements vary, most require a minimum of 17 college preparatory credits from high

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school. The following information provides a guideline for the UW System. You should always check with

schools of interest for their specific requirements:

• 4 years English, including composition and literature

• 3 years social science involving the theoretical study of culture, history, political science, economics and human behavior and societies (such as psychology and sociology)

• 3 years math, including algebra, geometry and other courses with algebra and geometry prerequisites.

• 3 years of natural science, including one or more units of lab science, such as biology, chemistry or physics

• 4 elective credits which may be chosen from English, math, natural or social science, fine arts, foreign language, computer science and other academic areas.

TECHNICAL COLLEGE PREPARATION

Entrance requirements vary depending on the type of school. Many specialized courses of study require a

certain grade average plus certain grades in basic courses in English, math, science and social studies.

EARLY COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM (ECCP)

Wisconsin’s Early College Credit Program (ECCP) allows students in grades 9-12 to take post-secondary

courses at a UW System school or one of the state’s participating private non-profit institutions of higher

education. The school district pays for tuition and fees unless a comparable course is available in the district. If

a comparable course is available, the student may be able to take the course but is responsible for tuition and

fees. In both cases, the student is responsible for transportation. The school board must approve these course

selections in advance. The student shall be admitted to the course if requirements and prerequisites of the course

are met and there is space available. Completed courses earn high school credit and count in a student’s grade

point average, as well as accumulating college credit and grade point average. Applications for summer/fall

semester participation are due March 1; applications for spring participation are due October 1.

START COLLEGE NOW

Wisconsin’s Start College Now program allows students in grades 11-12 to take post-secondary courses at a

technical college. The school district pays for tuition and fees unless a comparable course is available in the

district. If a comparable course is available, the student may be able to take the course but is responsible for

tuition and fees. The student is responsible for transportation. The student must be in good academic standing

and not a child at risk. The school board must approve these course selections in advance. The student may

be admitted to the course if requirements and prerequisites of the course are met and there is space available.

Completed courses earn high school credit and count in a student’s high school grade point average, as well

as accumulating college credit and grade point average. Application forms for fall semester participation are

due March 1; applications for spring participation are due October 1. Summer sessions are not available for

this program.

VIRTUAL COURSES

Virtual courses provide flexible learning opportunities to Lake Mills High School students. Students may elect

to take a virtual course only if a similar course is not offered in the district. Students who select a virtual course

need to have strong time-management skills, self-motivation, be able to use a variety of technologies and have

appropriate etiquette online.

• If you chose to drop a virtual course for any reason once you have been enrolled through JEDI, you will be billed $50.

• Failure of a JEDI course or the inability to complete a JEDI course in the designated time period may result in a student’s inability to take another JEDI course in the future.

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• Students may enroll in only one online course in the semester that online learning first occurs.

• A maximum of two JEDI courses are allowed each semester.

• Virtual courses are included in the Course Index and denoted by (online).

WISCONSIN GLOBAL EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE

Lake Mills High School is pleased to offer students the opportunity to earn a Wisconsin Global Education

Achievement Certificate. The parameters for the certificate have been developed by the Wisconsin DPI.

The certificate acknowledges students have demonstrated a strong interest in global issues by successfully

completing a global education curriculum and engaging in co-curricular activities and experiences that

foster the development of global competencies. Students graduating from high school may be awarded the

distinction of Wisconsin Global Scholar if they have completed the following requirements:

• Four (4) credits in one world language.

• Four (4) credits in courses of global content. One of those credits may be a year of a second world language. Follow this link: https://sites.google.com/a/lakemills.k12.wi.us/lmhs-geac/ or see the high school website for the course list.

• Reflections on eight books (fiction or non-fiction) with global content. Alternately, up to four reflections may be on art, music or film.

• Participation in school-wide global activities.

• A minimum of twenty (20) hours of global service learning.

COURSE INDEX

* required for graduation

COURSE TITLE CREDIT GRADE

LEVEL

AGRICULTURE

Agriculture Survey & FFA .5, 1 9-10

Agriscience and Food Biotechnology .5, 1 10-12

Horticulture/Landscape .5, 1 11-12

Wildlife & Natural Resources Mgmt. .5, 1 10-12

Large Animals & Meat Science .5 10-12

Vet Science/Companion Animal Science .5 10-12

Ag. Business/Farm Management .5, 1 10-12

Agriscience Youth Apprenticeship .5, 1 11-12

ART

Art Foundations 1 9-12

Drawing 1 .5 10-12

Drawing 2 .5 10-12

Painting 1 .5 10-12

Painting 2 .5 10-12

Ceramics 1 .5 10-12

Ceramics 2 .5 10-12

Sculpture 1 .5 10-12

Sculpture 2 .5 10-12

Advanced Painting .5, 1 11-12

Advanced Drawing .5, 1 11-12

Art Studio .5 11-12

Digital Photography .5 9-12

Adv. Digital Photography .5 9-12

BUSINESS AND INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

Computer Essentials .5 9-12

Advanced Computer Applications (dual credit) 1 10-12

Web Design (dual credit) .5 10-12

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Advanced Web Design .5 10-12

Graphic Design (dual credit) .5 10-12

Intro. To Computer Science .5 10-12

Game Design .5 10-12

Introduction to Business .5 9-10

Business and Personal Law .5 10-12

Marketing (dual credit) .5 11-12

Accounting (dual credit) 1 11-12

Advanced Accounting 1 12

Personal Finance .5 10-12

International Business (online) .5 10-12

AP Computer Science (online) 1 11-12

Business Youth Apprenticeship .5, 1 11-12

CAREER EDUCATION

Teacher Aide .25 11-12

Work Experience .25 11-12

Character Dvlp & Leadership I, II (CD&L) .5, 1 9-12

ENGLISH

English 9* 1 9

English 10* 1 10

English 11* 1 11

Comp. Literature/Creative Writing 1 12

Novels 1 11-12

Communications 1 10-12

College Reading & Writing (dual credit) 1 12

AP English Literature (dual credit) 1 12

AP English Lang. and Comp. (online) 1 11-12

English 104 Intro to Literature (dual credit) 1 12

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE

Foods, Foods, Foods .5 9-12

Essential Nutrition for Chefs .5 9-12

Baking and Pastry Arts .5 9-12

Ethnic Foods .5 10-12

Food Hospitality– Prostart I .5 10-12

Hospitality Youth Apprenticeship 1 12

Working with Children .5 9-12

Relationships and Parenting .5 10-12

Reality – Living on Your Own .5 11-12

Fiber Creations .5 9-12

Hospitality and Tourism 1 (online) .5 10-12

Hospitality and Tourism 2 (online) .5 10-12

Intro.to Health Careers (dual credit) .5 10-12

Medical Terminology (online, dual credit) .75 11-12

Health Services Youth Apprenticeship 1 12

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent Study .5 11-12

MATHEMATICS

Stretch Algebra Year 1 1 9

Stretch Algebra Year 2 1 10

Algebra 1 9

Geometry 1 9-12

Advanced Geometry 1 9-10

Math Concepts and Analysis (dual credit) 1 11-12

Algebra 2 1 10-12

Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry 1 10-12

Integrated College Math 1 11-12

Pre-Calculus 1 11-12

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AP Calculus AB 1 12

AP Calculus BC (online) 1 12

AP Statistics (online) 1 11-12

MUSIC

Independent Music .5 11-12

Basic/Intermediate Guitar .5 9-12

Band 1 9-12

Orchestra 1 9-12

L-Cat Women’s/Men’s Choir 1 9-12

Concert Choir 1 11-12

Music Technology .5 10-12

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PE. 9 & Health Education* .5 9

PE 10* .5 10

Lifetime Wellness 11/12 ** .5 11-12

Strength Training & Conditioning** .5 11-12

Team/Individual/Competitive Sports** .5 11-12

**one or a combination required .5 11-12

SCIENCE

Biology 1 9

Anatomy & Physiology 1 .5 11-12

Anatomy & Physiology 2 .5 11-12

Chemistry 1 10-12

Advanced Chemistry 1 11-12

Biotechnology & Forensic Science .5 11-12

Integrated Global Science 1 10-12

Physics 1 11-12

AP Biology 1 11-12

AP Chemistry (online) 1 11-12

AP Environmental Science (online) 1 11-12

SOCIAL SCIENCE

World History 9* 1 9

US History 10* 1 10

US History 11* .5 11

Current Issues and Politics* .5 11-12

AP United States History 1 11-12

AP US Government and Politics 1 12

History of Economics .5 11-12

Psychology .5 11-12

Sociology .5 11-12

Anthropology (online) .5 10-12

Archaeology (online) .5 10-12

Ethics (online) .5 11-12

World Religions (online) .5 10-12

Careers in Criminal Justice (online) .5 10-12

Intro to Women’s Studies (online) .5 10-12

National Security 1 & 2 (online) .5, 1 10-12

AP Macroeconomics (online) .5 10-12

AP Microeconomics (online) .5 10-12

AP Psychology (online) .5 11-12

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING

EDUCATION

Intro to Tech. & Engineering .5 9-12

Engineering Design Principles .5 9-12

Engineering Architectural Design .5 10-12

Building Trades I .5 10-12

Building Trades II .5 11-12

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Materials & Processes .5 9-12

Metals Manufacturing I .5 10-12

Metals Manufacturing II .5 11-12

Manufacturing Youth Apprenticeship .5, 1 12

Woods Manufacturing I .5 10-12

Woods Manufacturing II .5 11-12

Small Power Equipment .5 10-12

Automotive Technology .5, 1 11-12

Automotive Technology Youth App. .5, 1 11-12

WORLD LANGUAGE

French 1 1 9-12

French 2 1 9-12

French 3 1 10-12

French 4 1 11-12

French 5 1 12

French 5 (dual credit) 1 12

AP French Lang. and Culture (online) 1 12

Spanish 1 1 9-12

Spanish 2 1 9-12

Spanish 3 1 10-12

Spanish 4 1 11-12

Spanish 5 1 12

Spanish for Native Speakers 1 9-12

AP Spanish Lang. and Culture (online) 1 11-12

German 1 (online) 1 9-12



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AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURE SURVEY/ INTRODUCTION TO FFA ½ credit

Prerequisite: Grade 9 or 10 1 credit

The Agriculture Survey/Introduction to FFA course teaches about a broad range of topics in agriculture. Students will be introduced to

the many leadership opportunities and experiences that FFA has to offer. Student will also learn about the diversity of agriculture,

agricultural products, agricultural career opportunities, the importance of agriculture to Wisconsin’s economy, and about a broad range

of National Agricultural topics and current events. Students will also participate in FFA career events and leadership development

events

AGRI-SCIENCE & FOOD SCIENCE BIOTECHNOLOGY ½ credit

This course qualifies as an elective science credit after two science credits have been earned. 1 credit

Prerequisite: Grades 10, 11, 12

Do you have an interest in agriculture and science? This course will explore and share how advances in science and technology have

influenced the agricultural industry. Students will also have the opportunity to compete in the FFA Agri-Science competition. The

following topics will be discussed:

• Food Science

• DNA

• Animal anatomy and physiology

• Genetics

• Animal reproduction and growth

• Biotechnology

HORTICULTURE/ LANDSCAPING ½ credit

This course qualifies for an elective science credit after two science credits have been earned. 1 credit

Prerequisite: Grades 11, 12, or consent of instructor

Let’s get our hands dirty, grow plants, work in the greenhouse, learn about soil types, annuals, and perennials, floriculture, and review

exterior landscape and design for Wisconsin weather. Students will also have the opportunity to compete in FFA career development

event competitions and SAE program opportunities. This course will focus on:

• Career opportunities

• Different varieties of plants, bushes, shrubs and trees

• Annuals, perennials, gardening and greenhouses

Plant

Ag Survey & FFA

Horticulture/ Landscaping

Youth Apprenticeship

Ag Business/Farm Management

Animal

Ag Survey & FFA

Ag Science & Food Science

Biotechnology


Large Animals & Meat Science


Vet-Science/Compa

nion Animal Science


Agriculture Business/Farm Management


Natural Resources

Ag Survey & FFA

Horticulture/Landscaping


Ag Business/Farm Management


Wildlife and Natural

Resources Management


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• Plant anatomy and soils

• Landscape design and planning .

WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ½ credit

Prerequisite: Grades 11, 12; 10 w/ instructor consent 1 credit

Do you enjoy wildlife and being in the outdoors? This class will focus on conservation of our forests, soil, water, wildlife, wetlands and

all other natural resources. Students will learn about our national park system, Wisconsin’s state parks, and environmental concerns

and challenges that society is facing today. Students will learn about careers in natural resources and conservation as well as have the

opportunity to participate in FFA career development events.

LARGE ANIMALS & MEAT SCIENCE ½ credit


In this course students will learn the basics of animal husbandry and will review the importance of proper feeding/nutrition, breeding,

animal health, and facilities management for the dairy, beef, sheep, swine, equine, goats, and exotics industries. Students will also

learn dairy, equine, livestock, and meats evaluation skills and compete in FFA career development events and SAE project event

activities.

VET SCIENCE/COMPANION ANIMAL SCIENCE ½ credit


Do you have an interest in companion animals and veterinary care? This course is designed to emphasize career areas in animal care

and characteristic knowledge of small animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles).

Students will be provided with basic knowledge of small animals, participate in FFA career development events and lab work will

include animal care demos, blood and urine labs, disease/illness diagnosis, animal handling and observation. Topics will include:

• Intro. to Small Animal Care, History, Choosing A Pet

• Classifications, Breeds, Feeding & Exercise, Reproduction, Diseases, Ailments

• Animal Issues, Animal Rights vs Welfare

• Careers in Small Animal Science

• Student Project

AGRICULTURE BUSINESS/FARM MANAGEMENT ½ credit

Prerequisite: Grades 11, 12 or consent of instructor 1 credit

This course will explore the score and importance of agri-business, as well as career opportunities that relate to agriculture business

and farm management. Topics will include types of business structures, the importance of cooperatives in agriculture, starting and

establishing a business, preparing a business plan, hiring and managing employees, agriculture marketing and sales, agriculture

commodities, and agricultural law and insurance. Students will also prepare for and participate in FFA career development event

competitions in the area of Ag Sales, Market Plan, and Farm Business Management.

Agriscience Youth Apprenticeship ½ credit

Level 1

1/2 credit per semester for every 180 hours of paid work based experience

Prerequisite: Junior/Senior with an identified agriscience career major

If the student is serious about a career in the agriscience area, then this program is for them. This program involves being enrolled in

courses that allow the student to gain the competencies needed for Plant Science or Animal Science. Plant science includes positions

in horticulture (landscaping and greenhouse) and Animal includes Veterinary Technician. Students interested in Plant Science need to

enroll in Horticulture/Landscaping. Students interested in Animal Science need to enroll in Agri-Science &Food Science

/Biotechnology and/or Large Animals & Meat Science Care or Vet-Science/Companion Animal Science. Students must complete

450 hours of work experience and attain the competencies to obtain the Agriscience Youth Apprenticeship Certificate.

Agriscience Youth Apprenticeship ½ credit

Level 2

1/2 credit per semester for every 180 hours of paid work based experience

Prerequisite: Agriscience Youth Apprenticeship Level 1, Senior

Students will need to have completed the competencies of the Level 1 Youth Apprenticeship. They will then move into an individualized

program for production agriculture.

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ART

Art education, which includes art making, art heritage, art criticism and aesthetics, is a basic and integral part of the student's total education. In Lake Mills, the art program strives to enhance and guide the humanistic growth of each student by building pride, self-worth, confidence, and satisfaction. This is accomplished by fostering perceptiveness, visual literacy, creativity, aesthetic sensibility, critical thinking, problem solving, craftsmanship, and task commitment. The high school art program offers students the experience of creating in a variety of media. It also provides an opportunity to look at, study and discuss art. In addition, career options in the visual arts are explored. All of these factors provide students with the background to have art become a part of their lives after high school. ART FOUNDATIONS 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 This course will expose students to the fundamental knowledge and experiences necessary for success in additional art classes. First semester will encourage students to develop skills in observational drawing and express their individual talents by completing a variety of unique and challenging projects in the multitude of 2-D media. Assignments emphasize design, craftsmanship, and problem solving. Units explore the fundamentals in working with such media as graphite pencils, charcoal, pen/ink, colored pencils, paint, and mixed media. Second semester, students will have the opportunity to discover working with a variety of techniques and materials to create 3-D works of art. Assignments will emphasize design, craftsmanship and problem solving while exploring the fundamentals needed when working with a variety of materials. DRAWING 1 ½ credit Prerequisite: Art Foundations Students will use drawing to express themselves. Drawing is the basic language that an artist uses in order to create any work of art whether it be painting or making jewelry. This class teaches the student how to accurately see and record objects as seen from real life. Basic value and shading techniques are taught through a variety of media such as graphite and pastels. DRAWING 2 ½ credit Prerequisite: Drawing 1 Students will explore more complex drawing problems as they advance their drawing skills. Students will use higher level of detail to create more sophisticated artwork, while further developing skills in 2-D design and techniques with media such as colored pencils, marker, pen/ink, charcoal, etc. PAINTING 1 ½ credit Prerequisite: Art Foundations This course will expose students to the basics of painting with acrylic and watercolor. Students will learn a variety of techniques and subject matters (landscape, portrait, figure, abstractions, etc.) We will cover the fundamentals of composition, color theory, form, tone, and blending colors. Group critiques will touch upon concepts crucial to the creative process.

Art Foundations

Drawing 1

Drawing 2

Art Studio

Painting 1

Painting 2

Art Studio

Ceramics 1

Ceramics 2

Art Studio

Sculpture 1

Sculpture 2

Art Studio

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PAINTING 2 ½ credit Prerequisite: Painting 1 Students will create advanced paintings that demonstrate a sense of purpose and understanding of the relationship among materials, techniques, and concepts. Students will engage in on-going assessment to revise and improve their paintings. CERAMICS 1 ½ credit Prerequisite: Art Foundations This course is designed for students who are interested in constructing with clay. During the first nine weeks the students will concentrate on the basics of forming clay on and off of the potter’s wheel. The second nine weeks the students will focus on creatively applying the knowledge gained during the first nine weeks. Students will select a design from their sketches and build the clay form in a chosen construction technique. Students will express themselves in each project through the use of good proportion, surface decoration and craftsmanship. Sketches and quizzes are part of the semester grades. CERAMICS 2 ½ credit Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 Ceramics 2 is designed for students who have already successfully completed Ceramics 1 and are looking to further enhance and develop their creative and intellectual skills. Students will be asked to formulate a central concentration or them that will act as a catalyst for the creation of a unified body of artwork. Students will be asked to complete sketchbook assignments, research historically significant artists and write reflectively about their creative process. SCULPTURE 1 ½ credit Prerequisite: Art Foundations Sculpture class is designed for the student that loves to create with his/her hands. Students will explore the different mediums available to create 3-dimensional artwork. Paper Mache, plaster, cardboard, recycled items, foam board, and other mediums will be used. Students will be expected to research famous sculptors. Most work will be done independently, but small groups will occasionally create large pieces. SCULPTURE 2 ½ credit Prerequisite: Sculpture 1 This course will be a continuation of Sculpture 1 as students further explore the development of three dimensional forms. We will also investigate methods of working in three-dimensions including additive, subtractive, fabrication, and assemblage. ADVANCED PAINTING ½ credit Prerequisite: Painting 2 1 credit Advanced Painting is a semester course placed within the upper level of visual arts for students that need more guidance than offered in Art Studio. This course is designed to follow one year of Painting, adding to the student’s art vocabulary and painting techniques. Focusing on creative expression, students are encouraged to stretch their imagination and communicate their ideas through further exploration of various painting techniques. Students will continue to work on technical skills but at this level, focus is placed on creative expression and work that makes a visual statement. Assignments will be designed to meet the needs of the individual students. Students are encouraged to experiment on a larger scale, taking the time needed to produce significant works. Cost: There is a $20 materials fee for this course. ADVANCED DRAWING ½ credit Prerequisite: Drawing 2 1 credit Advanced Drawing is a one semester course placed within the upper level of visual arts electives. This course is designed for those students who want to have more freedom with their subject matter but need more guidance than what is offered in Art Studio. Students will continue to work on technical skills but at this level, the focus is placed on creative expression and work that makes a visual statement. Assignments will be designed to meet the needs of the individual students. Cost: There is a $20 materials fee for this course.

ART STUDIO ½ credit Prerequisite: 3 credits of previous art classes and instructor approval. This course is for the student who is interested in continuing his/her art career and further developing their art skills through a more independent means. Students will be required to submit progress reports, participate in verbal critiques with the instructor or class, and produce four quality pieces of art each semester. Students will also be expected to compete in art shows.

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BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COMPUTER ESSENTIALS ½ credit Prerequisites: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (formerly Microsoft Office/Information Technology) A recommended course for all students and a prerequisite for further technology courses. Learn skills necessary to function in the age of technology. You must be able to effectively use technology to research, organize, create, and evaluate information both for personal and business use. You will gain further knowledge and proficiency in using Microsoft Office: Word – Business and Personal Documents; Excel – Spreadsheets (the #1 software colleges and the workforce want you to know!); Powerpoint- Presentations; Publisher – Marketing Pieces; Access – Database Creation and Management. You will also learn the basics of computer hardware and software; how technology affects the world in which we live and work; social and ethical issues around the Internet; and how to effectively use Google Applications. Keyboarding skills will also be enhanced. ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 1 credit Prerequisites: Grades 10, 11, 12; Computer Essentials/Living Online This course provides an advanced level of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and Access software applications. Also, Adobe products will be explored including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. The focus is on creating real world marketing and business documents. You will learn desktop publishing principles to create marketing and business documents such as newsletters, flyers, letterhead, business cards, invoices, etc. Online web tools are also explored, as well as how businesses are effectively utilizing social media to promote who they are and what they do on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc. Other topics include systems security and how to protect an organization’s information and the latest technology advancements. You will work independently on projects and in groups and emphasis is on problemsolving and being resourceful.

WEB DESIGN ½ credit Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12 Have fun designing web pages and let your creative side show by using Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop and Notepad++. Learn the history behind the web and how the web actually works. Learn the do’s and don’ts of web page design by evaluating existing web pages. You will learn how to use web design languages including HTML and CSS to design your own personal website. Through real-world design scenarios and hands-on projects, you will learn how to create compelling, usable websites. This course is offered first semester only. ADVANCED WEB DESIGN ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 10, 11, 12 and Web Design This course enhances the more advanced features of Adobe Dreamweaver, Notepad++ and introduces multimedia elements. You will continue to expand on HTML and CSS web languages already learned in Web Design. You will also learn new languages such as JavaScript, jQuery, PHP and SQL. You will create professional, up-to-date websites that are pleasing to the eye and easy to navigate and can be used on all devices from a desktop PC to smartphones. These professional web pages you create will showcase your work. As a culminating project, you will create a client website for a business. This course is offered second semester only.

Business and Information Technology

Administration

Introduction to Business

MarketingBusiness &

Personal LawInternational

Business (online)

Finance

Accounting

Advanced Accounting

Personal Finance

Technology

Computer Essentials/Living

Online

Advanced Computer

ApplicationsWeb Design

Advanced Web Design

Graphic DesignIntroduction to

Computer Science

Game Design

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GRAPHIC DESIGN ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 10, 11, 12 This course is for those who want to do professional graphic designing and manipulation of photos. You will learn the basics of composition, color and layout through the use of hands-on projects that allow you to use your creativity while developing important foundational skills. Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop are used to create a graphic design portfolio with a variety of projects. Examples of graphics that will be created include, but are not limited to, logos, infographics, posters, illustrations, portraits, etc. These projects will help you develop the skills you need to create and edit images for professional and personal use. This course is offered first semester only. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 10, 11, 12 A recommended course for anyone exploring the Information Technology field of careers. This course introduces you to computer science concepts such as computer hardware, software and networks. You will use basic programming to produce finished software programs. You will use the design process to create different programs by determining the specifications, designing the program and testing and improving the product until it meets the specifications. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation for further study in computer science. GAME DESIGN ½ credit Prerequisites: Grades 10, 11, 12 and Intro. To Computer Science This course is for everyone who loves gaming and wants to design and build original games from scratch. You will learn how to use popular game-development software to create engaging, interactive games in a variety of styles. After learning about game genres, you will learn about all aspects of the game-design process. From there, it is on to a series of increasingly challenging hands-on projects that teach all the elements of successful game development. This course is offered second semester only. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ½ credit Prerequisites: Grades 9, 10 A recommended course for all students that will focus on the skills needed to succeed in any career. You will be introduced to the world of work with a broad range of topics – some of which include entrepreneurship (owning your own business), the economy, management and marketing functions, and international business. Students will complete a career portfolio which gives them a chance to assess themselves and explore all of their career options. Students will then make a plan which can help motivate them towards that goal. Instruction will emphasize transferable skills, such as leadership, creativity, teamwork, communication, flexibility and overall work ethics. This course will be offered first semester only. BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LAW ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 10, 11, 12 A recommended course for students pursuing business in college and/or just want to try something different! Laws are a part of everyday life. In this course, you will learn your legal rights and responsibilities through textbooks, speakers, online materials, and mock trials. You will learn about the history of laws and how they relate to business, personal life, and society. You will study true scenarios that show how law impacts not only business but the lives of adults, such as getting a job, renting an apartment, obtaining a loan, getting married, etc. In addition, you will learn more about the many law related careers, visit a courtroom and participate in a mock trial with a jury.

MARKETING IN THE 21ST CENTURY ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 11, 12 Marketing is a major part of business and today’s consumers are different than ever before. You will learn about current trends in various aspects of marketing to include product design, pricing, promotion, distribution, advertising, sales, slogans, and logos. A look at specific industries, such as fashion, sports and international marketing, is included. Also, various marketing careers and educational tracks are explored. Marketing is a core course for many college majors – see what it’s all about and take it now! This course is offered second semester only. ACCOUNTING 1 credit This is a dual credit course with Madison College. Prerequisites: Grades 11, 12 An absolute must class for students planning on pursuing business in college. You will learn the practical application of accounting, a system of recording financial transactions of a business known as the “language of business.” Emphasis will be placed on students understanding the “why” behind accounting transactions and how a business is affected, in addition to interpreting and analyzing financial statements. Accountants are in high demand and many rewarding career opportunities are possible. Accounting is a required course for all business students in college and studies show that students who take accounting in high school are more successful at the college level Upon successful completion of this course with a C or better, you will earn four credits at Madison College. Credit opportunities also exist at some four year universities. ADVANCED ACCOUNTING 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 12 and “A” or “B” grade in Accounting This is a unique course with special requirements and expectations and is approved on a case-by-case basis. See Mrs. Iverson for details.

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You will get a more in-depth study of accounting by gaining more background in departmental, cost, managerial and corporate accounting, as well as experience with automated accounting. This is an independent course with special requirements and expectations. In addition to gaining additional accounting knowledge from a textbook, you will be part of a team that is responsible for and manages all operations of the school store. You will gain hands-on experience operating a real business. If you are willing to work hard and be a leader, this class is for you! PERSONAL FINANCE ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 11, 12 This course is a must for all! This course focuses on overall personal money management. You will learn about budgeting, financial goal setting, saving, investing, insurance, identity theft and using credit wisely. This course is designed to help you prepare financially for your role as a citizen/worker. You will also get to experience a “Real World” simulation which gives students a chance to practice their financial skills in a fun and engaging environment. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (online) ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 10, 11, 12; Intro. to Business or Marketing How does international business affect you and your future? It is an ever-changing interesting field that affects everyone across the globe. Consumers buy products made in countries all around the world. International trade and global competition change employment opportunities for workers. This course explores international business topics such as international communications, customs, trade practices, languages, legal systems, currency systems and roles of individuals. AP COMPUTER SCIENCE (online) 1 credit Prerequisite: Grades 11, 12; Intro. To Computer Science Computer Science A emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with a concentration on problem solving and algorithm development and is meant to be the equivalent of a first semester college level course in Computer Science. It also includes the study of data structures, design and abstraction, but these topics are not covered to the extent that they are in Computer Science AB. The AP Computer Science courses are introductory courses in Computer Science. Because the development of computer programs to solve problems is a skill fundamental to the study of computer science, a large part of the course is built around the development of computer programs or parts of programs that correctly solve a given problem. The course also emphasizes the design issues that make programs understandable, adaptable, and when appropriate, reusable. At the same time, the development of useful computer programs and classes is used as a context for introducing other important concepts in computer science, including the development and analysis of algorithms and typical applications. In addition, an understanding of the basic hardware and software components of computer systems and the responsible use of these systems are integral parts of the course.

BUSINESS YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (Finance or Technology) ½ - 1 credit Prerequisite: Grades 11, 12 and currently enrolled in related business education course This “course” will enable students to gain valuable work experience specializing in either Finance or Technology. Students will attain on-the-job training at a local business. This experience will produce competencies that include the knowledge, attitudes, work habits and skills demanded in the workplace. There is a written agreement between the school, employer, parent/guardian and student to assure a variety of learning experiences for the student. Students are required to work an average minimum of 10 hours per week. Additional hours may be worked. Students earn school credit in addition to being paid at least minimum wage. Regular supervision will be provided by the Business and Information Technology Instructor. Students who register go through an application process to be accepted into the program. Acceptance criteria will include: attendance, GPA, teacher recommendations and high school credits at grade level. These one- or two-year programs provide academic and occupational skills necessary for employment and/or advanced standing in a post-secondary technical program. Upon successful completion of a Youth Apprenticeship program, students may receive, in addition to high school credit, advanced standing credit toward an Associate Degree, if they enroll in a Wisconsin Technical College System program. Students will also receive a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development upon completion of the program. Involvement in Youth Apprenticeship programs is also beneficial when applying to college and for scholarships.

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CAREER EDUCATION

TEACHER AIDE ¼ credit per semester Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 Teacher aides are students who work in the school office or with a classroom teacher. They may work with individuals, small groups, or assist the teacher as necessary. An application is required, which is available in the guidance office. When the semester begins, a contract is established with the student and teacher that outlines objectives, activities, and evaluation procedure WORK EXPERIENCE ¼ credit per semester Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 Work Experience is meant to relate the work world to school for the student and the courses they are taking in school. This course provides students with an opportunity to receive school credit for working outside of school. Students must obtain a certified paid position at a job site that is subject to approval by the work experience coordinator. To gain approval, they must complete a signed contract with school officials, their parents, and their employer. The student will then track their hours weekly and reflect on their job experiences by completing weekly time sheets that make up 20% of the grade. The final 80% of the grade is made up by a final evaluation that the students’ employer will fill out evaluating the student on many different work related skills. A student must work a minimum total of 150 hours per semester and not be unemployed for more than three weeks per semester. Students will be removed from the course and receive an “F” if they cannot meet any of these minimum requirements within the withdraw window. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP (CD & L) I and II* ½ credit per semester Prerequisite: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 1 credit per year This course is sweeping the country! The curriculum is designed to improve the character and leadership traits of our students. The goal of the course is to prepare students for success in all facets of their lives. The format includes ethical dilemmas, popular movies highlighting character traits, leadership principles, on-line blog posts, role model textbooks readings, basic skills, quote exercises, and expository writing assignments. *This course can be taken both first and second semester as different information is presented. Also, CD & L I is not a prerequisite for CD & L II.

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ENGLISH

ENGLISH 9 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 9 This course provides an introductory background in the study and enjoyment of literature. Grammar, usage and spelling are included. Complementary units integrated throughout the year stress the writing process and use of the library. ENGLISH 10 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade10 English 10 stresses literature through the study of short stories, poetry, essays, plays, and novels. The improvement of writing is emphasized. Grammar and usage are reviewed and applied in assignments using the writing process. English 10 students will also create a resume. ENGLISH 11 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 11 English 11 is a study of American literature (short stories, essays, poetry, novels and plays) and American authors with the aim of understanding how history has influenced authors and their works. Students will also gain a better understanding of their national heritage through the study of literature. Frequent compositions are written as a means to review grammar and usage and to further develop analysis and writing skills. A major research paper is written on a topic of the student’s choice. COMPARATIVE LITERATURE AND CREATIVE WRITING 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 12 In this class students read and analyze short stories, novels, poetry, drama and each other's writing. Using the writing process, students experience writing using various techniques and forms. College prep writing is reviewed and writing for real audiences is emphasized. Personal writing is encouraged. Evaluation is based on effort not writing ability.

NOVELS 1 credit

Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 Students read and discuss novels. Topics discussed may be questions of interpretation, critical analysis or social issues evolving from the content of the novel. Sophistication of already functional discussion skills is also emphasized. COMMUNICATIONS 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, 12 Communicating with oneself, with another, within groups, before groups is the scope of this class. All aspects of communication, from non-verbal to written speech are covered. Students will gain stage presence and self-knowledge about their styles of communication. COLLEGE READING AND WRITING STRATEGIES 1 credit

English 9 (required)



4th Credit from electives

Novels CommunicationsComparitive Lit & Creative Writing

AP English Lit and Comp

College Reading & Writing Strategies

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This is a dual credit course with Madison College. Prerequisite: Grade 12 This course focuses on enhancing college reading and study techniques and offers students extended practice in applying these strategies to a variety of college level materials. Emphasis will be given to developing the critical thinking and reading skills necessary to be successful college readers. This course also introduces basic principles of composition, including organization, development, unity, and coherence in paragraphs and multi-paragraph documents. AP ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITION 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 12; English 11 & instructor approval The goal of this course is to prepare students for college level work and for the Advanced Placement exam. Students will develop their ability to read, analyze and write about world literature (fiction and poetry) through the use of college-level materials and assessments. Students can choose to take the AP exam in May, for which they may be able to earn university credit. ENGLISH 104 INTRO. TO LITERATURE This is a dual credit course with UW Green Bay 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 12, English 11 & instructor approval The content of this course is the same as AP Literature, without the AP exam option. Students can earn university credit at a reduced tuition through the College Credit in High School (CCIHS) program through UW Green Bay. This credit transfers to many other universities, especially UW System schools. AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION (online) 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 ; at least a B- grade in most recent English course Students learn to understand and analyze complex styles of writing by reading works from a variety of authors. They will explore the richness, including syntax, imitation, word choice, and tone. They will also learn about their own composition style and process, starting with exploration, planning, and writing, and continuing through editing, peer review, rewriting, polishing, and applying what they learn to a breadth of academic, personal, and professional contexts. The equivalent of an introductory college-level survey class, this course prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in communications, creative writing, journalism, literature and composition.

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE

FOODS, FOODS, FOODS ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 9,10,11,12 Through hands-on experiences, students will learn the fundamental food preparations techniques of:

• Pasta

• Vegetables

• Fruits

• Milk and Cheese

• Eggs

• Meat

• Poultry

• Fish and shellfish

• Salads

• Casseroles

• Soups Cost: There is a lab fee for this course. ESSENTIAL NUTRITION FOR CHEFS ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 9,10,11,12 Students will learn how to plan and prepare many of their favorite foods and be health-conscious at the same time. Specific areas of study include:

• The six nutrients

• Digestion and metabolism

• My Plate food groups and recommendations

• Choosing widely when chopping and preparing food

• Eating healthy while eating out

• Special diets

• Weight management

• Eating disorders Cost: There is a field trip to a restaurant and a lab fee for this course. BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 9,10,11,12 This course will allow students to acquire the skills necessary to become an experienced baker. Students will learn food science principles while preparing the following categories of baked goods:

Foods

Foods, Foods, Foods,

Ethnic Foods

Food Hospitality

Hospitality Youth Apprenticeship

Essential Nutrition for

Chefs

Ethnic Foods

Food Hospitality


Baking and Pastry Arts

Ethnic Foods

Food Hospitality


Family

Working with Children

Reality - Living on Your Own

Relationships and Parents

Clothing

Fiber Creations

Health Services

Intro to Health Careers

Certified Nursing Assistant

Health Services Youth

Apprenticeship

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• Quick breads

• Yeast breads

• Cookies

• Cakes

• Pies

• Specialty desserts

• Candy Cost: There is a lab fee for this course. ETHNIC FOODS ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 10, 11,12 and Foods, Foods, Foods or Nutrition for Chefs or Baking and Pastry Arts Cultural cooking is explored through a study of regional foods in the United States and foods from around the world including:

• New England

• The Mid-Atlantic

• The South

• The West and Southwest

• The Oriental countries

• Mexico

• The British Isles

• France

• Germany

• Spain

• Italy

• The Middle East

• Africa Students are also introduced to the many factors that influence food choices. Cost: There is a lab fee for this course. FOOD HOSPITALITY – PROSTART 1 ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 10, 11, 12, Foods, Foods, Foods, Nutrition for Chefs or Baking/Pastry Arts. Advanced food preparation skills will be applied when planning and preparing various foods as well as exploring topics relating to running a food service business such as:

• Careers in food service

• Safety and sanitation

• Soups and stocks

• Hot and cold Sandwiches

• Casseroles and main dishes

• Catering to staff members at all three schools Level I curriculum teaches students the fundamental skills they will need to begin a career in the industry. After completing the course of this industry-driven curriculum, students can sit for the National Restaurant Association’s exam for that level. Students who pass are eligible to receive certificates from the National Restaurant Association which may allow them “test out of” beginning courses for advanced studies. HOSPITALITY YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP 1 credit Prerequisite: Senior standing and has taken one other food course and currently enrolled in Food Hospitality This is a program for seniors who have a career interest in the hospitality field. The student can be employed at local restaurants, institutions, fast food, delicatessens, and school food service. They need to work preferably a minimum of 10 hours a week. The time depends on the student's schedule and the employer's needs. A student should be employed for the entire school year. 1 credit per semester for class and on-the-job training is what the student receives for participating in this program. The student is paid the same wages as all other beginning employees within state and federal guidelines. For the Youth Apprenticeship certification the students will need to attain: Core Skills, Safety & Security, Food & Beverage (Dining Area and Kitchen Area) and 450 hours of work experience. WORKING WITH CHILDREN ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 9,10,11,12 Whether your career plans involve interactions with children or becoming a parent is in your future, taking this class is a must. Subjects covered include:

• Pregnancy and prenatal development

• The birthing process

• Physical development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers

• Emotional and social development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers

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• Intellectual development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers In addition, students will have the opportunity for hands-on experiences working with children in the community. RELATIONSHIPS AND PARENTING ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 10, 11, 12 This course combines a variety of discussion topics, speakers, and relevant movies that cover the following topics:

• Who am I?

• Friendships

• Dating

• Mate selection and engagement

• Qualities of a strong marriage

• Preparing for parenthood

• Parenting skills

• Divorce

• Blended families Any student looking for present and/or future successful relationships is encouraged to take this course. REALITY – LIVING ON YOUR OWN ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 11, 12 This course contains everything you will want to know about the real world and prepare you for a time when you will be entirely on your own. Topics covered include:

• Personality and character development

• Moving away from home and finding a place to live

• Living on your own

• Managing your money – bank accounts, charge cards, applying for a loan, personal finance

• Consumer rights and responsibilities

• Work/career exploration Don’t wait until you’re on your own to learn these things! FIBER CREATIONS ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 9,10,11,12 During the first half of the semester students will have the opportunity to experience the following:

• Crocheting

• Knitting

• Embroidery

• Quilting Students will design their own coursework for the second half of the course by selecting and completing a project of their own choosing with the skills learned that they enjoyed the most. There is a lab fee for this course. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM 1 (online) ½ credit Prerequisite: Grades 10, 11, 12 This course is designed to give students an overview of the field of hospitality and tourism. Six units encourage and educate students about the hotel and tourism business, sports and entertainment marketing, and the economic impact of tourism-related companies on the local economy. HOSPITALITY & TOURISM 2 (online) ½ credit If you love working with people, a future in hospitality may be for you. In Hospitality and Tourism 11: Hotel and Restaurant Management, you will learn about what makes the hotel and restaurant industries unique. Learn about large and small restaurants, boutique and resort hotels, and their day-to-day operations. Evaluate the environment for these businesses by examining their customers and their competition. As well, you will discover trends and technological advances that makes each industry exciting and innovative. You can explore a variety of interesting job options from Front Desk and Concierge services to Maitre d’ and food service. INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CAREERS ½ credit This is a dual credit course with Madison College. Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, 12 This course will familiarize you with career opportunities in the heath field, one of the most rapid-growing areas of employability. Topics covered include:

• Career opportunities in the health field

• Body systems

• Employability skills

• Legal responsibilities and Ethics

• Health maintenance

• Technical skills

• Medical terminology Anyone planning to take CNA training should take this class.

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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 10-501-101 (online) ¾ credit This is a dual credit course with Madison College. Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12; COMPASS scores to meet Madison College requirements This course focuses on the component parts of medical terms: prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Students practice formation, analysis and reconstruction of terms. Emphasis is on spelling, definition and pronunciation. Introduction to operative, diagnostic, therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology, is included. HEALTH SERVICES YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP 1 credit Prerequisite: Senior standing and Introduction to Health Careers and identified career in the health area Students who enroll in this program are interested in pursuing a career in the health services area and are currently enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course. The students can be employed in any health care institution that can work with the student in attaining the youth apprenticeship competencies. They should also provide a mentor who is willing to work with the students. This is a one year program with students in paid training 450 hours minimum for the one year program Students usually receive 1 credit per semester for the classroom and work based training. Pay is determined by the youth apprenticeship employers. Students in the one year program must complete a minimum of one specialty area. The specialty areas for this program are:

• Health Care Foundations

• Health Information Management

• Medical Assistant

• Nursing Assistant

• Pharmacy Technician

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INDEPENDENT STUDY INDEPENDENT STUDY ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 and consent of instructor Independent study provides an opportunity for students to pursue a study or research program in an area of his/her choice. A student first finds an advisor in the department from which he/she wishes to earn credit. After securing an application from the guidance office, the student meets with his/her advisor to work out a mutual agreement on objectives, activities, and evaluation procedures in the form of a contract.

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MATHEMATICS

STRETCH ALGEBRA YEAR 1 (1st year of two- year course) 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 9 AND consent of 8th grade math teacher This is year one of a two-year course designed for students who need more time to cover Algebraic concepts in an in-depth and slowed down manner. We will begin the course relearning the basic arithmetic properties that were confusing in middle school so that connections can be made between elementary arithmetic and the abstract concepts of Algebra. Algebraic topics to be covered in year one include the language and properties of Algebra, operations involving integers, solving algebraic equations, problem solving, basic statistics, functions and linear equations. After successful completion of Algebra 1, students will advance to year 2 of Stretch Algebra to complete the state requirement for Algebra. STRETCH ALGEBRA YEAR 2 (2nd year of two-year course) 1 credit Prerequisite: Stretch Algebra Year 1 This is the second year of a two- year course designed for students who need more time to cover Algebraic concepts in an in-depth and slowed down manner. We will begin the year by doing a quick review of concepts covered in Stretch Algebra Year 1 and the cover the topics of powers and roots, polynomials, factoring, quadratic equations, inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, and radical expressions and equations. After successful completion of BOTH years of this course, students will have met their state Algebra requirement. A scientific calculator will be used throughout the year. The TI-30Xa or equivalent is the recommended calculator for this course as it will be used all four years of high school math and science.

ALGEBRA 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 9 Algebra is an entry level math course for those incoming freshmen who are placed by the middle school math department. Included in the curriculum is the study of number systems, properties, equations, inequalities, functions, exponents, factoring, slopes, graphing, square roots, quadratics, problem solving, and basic statistics. Algebra is the beginning of a four year sequence of college preparatory mathematics. Students will be introduced to basic concepts of probability and statistical analysis. A scientific calculator is strongly encouraged for any student taking Algebra. The TI-30Xa, or equivalent, is the recommended calculator for this course. This calculator will be used for all four years of high school math and science. GEOMETRY 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra or Stretch Algebra Year 2 This course introduces students to the inductive and deductive reasoning necessary to prove angle relationships involving linear pairs, vertical angles, parallel lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles. Students perform constructions using a straight edge and a compass, as well as dynamic Geometry software. The class explores transformations on the plane by hand and using technology. Students apply theorems involving congruence and similarity. Applications of area, volume, and trigonometry are used to solve real world problems. A scientific calculator is required for this course.

Algebra or Stretch

Algebra 1 & 2

Geometry

Math Concepts

Algebra 2

Geometry or Advanced Geometry

Algebra 2

Integrated College Math

Pre-Calculus

Advanced Algebra/Trig

Integrated College Math

Pre-Calculus

Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus AB

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ADVANCED GEOMETRY 1 credit Prerequisites: Algebra AND consent of Algebra teacher Advanced Geometry covers the same content as Geometry but at a higher level. Students will explore the ideas of Advanced Geometry in depth by making and justifying conjectures, and critiquing and revising the thinking of others. Students will discover relationships using inductive reasoning and then prove them with deductive arguments. Dynamic Geometry software will be used on a regular basis to discover, prove, and disprove ideas. Students will be challenged to apply the ideas they discover to solve real world problems. A scientific calculator is required for this course. MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND ANALYSIS 1 credit This course is a dual credit course with Madison College. Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 AND consent of last math teacher This course offers traditional algebra topics with applications. The student will develop algebraic problem solving techniques needed for more advanced algebraic studies. Topics include linear equations, exponents, polynomials, rational expressions, roots and radicals. All students should provide own scientific calculator. The TI-30Xa, or equivalent, is the recommended calculator for this course. Upon successful completion of this course with a 76% average or better and a C on the final exam, dual credit at Madison College (MATC) may be possible. ALGEBRA 2 1 credit Prerequisite: Grades 10, 11, or 12 AND Algebra & Geometry The first half of this course is designed to review the fundamental algebraic processes first explored in Algebra. These processes will be further developed and explored. The second half of this course will consist of the in-depth study of functions, quadratic relations and their graphs, exponential functions; basic geometric trigonometry will also be reviewed in preparation for students planning to take the ACT. The use of scientific calculators will be required. The TI-30Xa, or equivalent, is the recommended calculator for this course. Graphing calculators (the TI-83) will be used but are NOT required for this course. ADVANCED ALGEBRA /TRIGONOMETRY 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra and Geometry AND consent of Geometry teacher The first half of this course is designed to review the fundamental algebraic processes first explored in Algebra. These processes will be further developed and explored. The second half of the course consists of the study of functions, quadratic relations and their graphs, exponential functions, logarithms, and trigonometry. The TI-30Xa, or equivalent, is the recommended calculator for this course. Graphing calculators (the TI-30Xa, ore equivalent, is the recommended calculator for this course. Graphing calculators (the TI-30Xa and/or TI-84 Silver Plus) will be used but are NOT required for this course. INTEGRATED COLLEGE MATH 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra 2 AND consent of Algebra 2 teacher Through activities, investigations and the use of technology, students develop a conceptual understanding of linear, exponential, quadratic, trigonometric and logarithmic functions. Students learn how to transform all families of functions, and Series and explore elementary college statistics. A graphing calculator (the TI-83 or TI-84 Silver Plus,) will be used and is strongly recommended, but not required for this course. At the least, a student should have a scientific calculator. (Students planning on taking upper level math classes in college need a graphing calculator). NOTE: Any student who has successfully completed Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry cannot receive credit for Integrated College Math since mastery of these topics has already been established. PRE-CALCULUS 1 credit Prerequisite: Advanced Algebra/Trig AND consent of Int. College Math or Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry teacher This is the fourth course in the college preparatory sequence which enables the student to enter a first year calculus course. The purpose of the course is to give the students a solid background in a wide variety of topics in mathematics, including logic, relations, functions, analytic geometry, trigonometry, polynomials, vectors, matrices, probability, and introductory calculus. Use of the graphing calculator will be an integral part of the first semester. The TI-30Xa, or equivalent, is the recommended calculator for this course. Graphing calculators (the TI-83 and/or TI-84 Silver Plus) will be used but are NOT required for this course. AP CALCULUS AB 1 credit Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus AND consent of Pre-Calculus teacher This course covers the full curriculum of first semester college calculus. Topics that are covered are limit theory, continuity, differentiation rules, product rule, quotient rule, chain rule, higher order derivatives, implicit differentiation, curve sketching, anti-derivatives, area under and between curves, fundamental theorem of integral calculus, differentiation and integration of logarithmic exponential, trigonometric, and other transcendental functions, l’hopital’s rule, and integration by parts. A student who wishes to take the AP exam will have to accelerate their pace second semester in order to be ready for the early testing date. A scientific calculator is required for this class and a graphing calculator (TI-84 Silver Plus) is strongly encouraged. AP CALCULUS BC (online) 1 credit Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB This course is the equivalent of an introductory college-level calculus course. In this course, students study functions, limits, derivatives, integrals, and infinite series. Calculus helps scientists, engineers, and financial analysts understand the complex relationships behind real-world phenomena. Students learn to evaluate the soundness of proposed solutions and apply mathematical reasoning to real-world models. Students also learn to understand change geometrically and visually (by studying graphs of curves), analytically (by studying

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and working with mathematical formulas), numerically (by seeing patterns in sets of numbers), and verbally. Students prepare for the AP exam and further studies in science, engineering, and mathematics. AP STATISTICS (online) 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 and Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry AP Statistics gives students hands-on experience collecting, analyzing, graphing, and interpreting real-world data. They will learn to effectively design and analyze research studies by reviewing and evaluating real research examples from daily life. The next time they hear the results from another poll or study, they will know whether the results are valid. As the art of drawing conclusions from imperfect data and the science of real world uncertainties, statistics plays an important role in many fields. The equivalent of an introductory college-level course, AP Statistics prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in science, sociology, medicine, engineering, political science, geography and business.

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MUSIC

INDEPENDENT MUSIC ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 and permission of the instructor Independent music is a semester elective course offered to all students in grades 11-12, with priority given to students currently enrolled in another music course. The course provides an opportunity for self-directed study with an emphasis chosen by the student in collaboration with the instructor. Enrichment opportunities may include but are not limited to the use of instruments, voice, electronic media and/or use of computers. Prior music background and/or experience is strongly recommended and may be required by the individual instructor. GUITAR ½ credit Prerequisites: Grade 9-12 (students must provide their own instrument) The students in this class will learn the basic skills and knowledge needed to play the guitar. We will also focus on the history and characteristics of this instrument, and begin to understand its importance in many styles of music. Students of any ability level are welcome, and improvement goals will be set on an individual basis. Some of the topics covered will include: playing of simple notes rhythms and strumming patterns, reading basic chords and tablature, understanding basic theory and chord progressions, advanced techniques such as barre chords, finger picking, singing and accompanying, basic songwriting, and types of guitars and equipment. BAND 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 9,10,11,12 and prior instrumental music experience Wind and percussion students may continue their music education through participation in the LMHS Band Program, which includes concert band, marching band, pep band and numerous other music experiences and concepts. Each student is also scheduled for band lessons throughout the school year. Involvement in all three types of organizations of the LMHS Band Program is required even though some of the related activities take place outside the normal school day (i.e. concerts, parades, pep band and summer band). Students wishing to participate must be able to demonstrate adequate expertise on his/her band instrument. If a student is unable to demonstrate adequate expertise or does not participate in summer band, he/she may be scheduled for a remedial, non-performance class until progress dictates otherwise. To begin the school year, all band members in grades 9-12 will be a part of the L-Cat Marching Band. At the completion of the fall marching season, all members become part of the LMHS Concert Band. If numbers and instrumentation allow, the band will be split into two concert ensembles based on a combination of instrumentation, age and expertise. Band members are also eligible for the Jazz Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, Percussion Ensembles, Woodwind Choir, Brass Choir and full orchestra. At the discretion of the director, students will participate in Solo/Ensemble Festivals, field trips, concerts and large group festivals. Summer rehearsals, performances, and lessons are considered an extension of the school year and therefore will be part of each student’s first quarter grade. Summer lessons are required for incoming freshmen and are scheduled by request for grades 10-12. A two-day band camp is also part of the Summer Band Program. There is a $10 uniform cleaning fee due at the end of the year. ORCHESTRA 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 9,10,11,12 and prior instrumental music experience Orchestra is a course available to string players; wind players interested in playing in the orchestra must be members of the school band. The orchestra performs both as a string choir and as a full orchestra ensemble. Music from a variety of musical styles is performed, from early music to contemporary songs. Attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and concerts is required. In addition to orchestra you may participate in smaller ensembles (chamber orchestra, string quartets, trios, etc.). Class lessons may be scheduled where possible. At the discretion of the director, students may participate in Solo and Ensemble Contests. L-CAT WOMEN’S/MEN’S CHOIR 1 credit Prerequisite: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 women Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 men

Band OrchestraBand &

Orchestra Alternating

Independent Music

GuitarL-Cat Women's

Choir

Concert Choir

Men's Choir

Concert Choir

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These choirs are the perfect place to discover your voice, build vocal confidence, and develop leadership skills with your singing. Learn to sing in 2, 3, and 4-part harmony in a welcoming setting. Learn about basic music theory so you work towards musical independence. Experience a wide variety of great early to contemporary music, including songs in their original languages, spirituals, gospel, folk, and pop pieces. Music will be accompanied and sung a cappella. Choir members will be required to participate in concerts. Members will also be required to attend voice lessons and/or sectionals scheduled by the director. At the discretion of the director, students may participate in Solo and Ensemble contests. These are yearlong courses. Students must take this class before they are eligible for CONCERT CHOIR. CONCERT CHOIR 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 (men and women) and AT LEAST one successful year in a high school choir and director consent. This is a year round, advanced SATB chorus. Emphasis is placed on learning challenging quality repertoire at a faster pace. In order to do so, members must demonstrate a good foundation in vocal technique and music theory knowledge as well as have a strong group work ethic. All choirs at LMHS sing a varied repertoire in many styles and languages, from early music to contemporary literature. A cappella literature is also part of the program. Students will learn basic piano in order to play simple choral parts and they will focus on advancing their sight-reading and music theory knowledge and skills. Choir members will be required to participate in concerts, the yearly music festivals, and all school functions where the choir is needed. Students will also be required to attend voice lessons and/or sectionals as scheduled by the director. At the discretion of the director, students may participate in Solo and Ensemble contests. Concert uniforms are supplied for members. Students need to supply black dress shoes, however, there are a few pairs available for loan as needed. There is a $10 uniform cleaning fee. MUSIC TECHNOLOGY ½ credit


This course will utilize technology to understand, create and record music as well as explore the world of live sound production.

Students will learn how to use various music software, hardware, recording programs and notation programs. Other topics that will be

explored include music theory and compositional techniques. Career options explored will include performing, broadcasting, producing,

and audio engineering.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH EDUCATION-Grade 9 ½ credit for year Prerequisite: Grade 9 In the first year of physical education in high school, the students will have one semester of Health Education and one semester of Physical Education. The Health Education course is designed to assist students in obtaining accurate information, developing lifelong positive attitudes and behaviors, and making wise decisions related to their personal health. Coursework will include personal and community health; mental, emotional and social health; injury and prevention and safety, nutrition and physical activity; alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; human growth and development and sexual health. Central themes are the acceptance of personal responsibility for lifelong health, respect for and promotion of the health of others, an understanding of the process of growth and development, and informed use of health-related information, products and services. In the Physical Education course, students will participate in group and team activities to learn to work with other members of their class. The students will focus on skill development and implementing those skills into a game situation. There will be an emphasis on endurance, strength and flexibility and how each component relates to overall physical fitness. The students will participate in physical fitness testing to determine their individual levels of fitness. PHYSICAL EDUCATION -Grade 10 ½ credit for year Prerequisite: Grade 10 During the second year, students participate in activities similar to those of the ninth grade. They build on the skills they learned in ninth grade and continue to apply them to game situations. They continue to learn and apply the principles of fitness in their understanding of the importance of exercise in their daily lives. They work to improve their fitness levels as they compare their scores on the Presidential Physical Fitness tests from the year before. LIFETIME WELLNESS 11/12 ¼ credit per semester Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 This course is designed to teach the students about fitness concepts and benefits of a lifetime of physical activity. All students will be informed, independent decision makers who will make healthy lifestyle choices a lifelong habit. Units will include the following but not limited to biking, cross country skiing, golf, horse shoes, tennis and disc golf. STRENGTH TRAINING AND CONDITIONING 11/12 ¼ credit per semester Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 This class encourages students to understand the link between physical activity and body movement in an athletic and on athletic setting. During the class students will gain the knowledge of the five components of fitness through a training program. The class will show students that physical activity has immediate benefits of lowering levels of body fat while increasing lean body mass, increasing self-esteem and reducing stress as well as being active for life. TEAM/INDIVIDUAL/COMPETITIVE SPORTS 11/12 ¼ credit per semester Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 Students will experience the pleasure of participating in physical activities in a competitive setting. They will learn to recognize the strength and weaknesses of teammates and provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy success with skill limitations. A competitive spirit is essential for this class. Activities include but are not limited to the following units: soccer, lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee, team handball, flag football, softball, volleyball and other competitive games.

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SCIENCE

BIOLOGY 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 9 This course is designed to provide a general knowledge of life sciences. It is structured to provide the student with an insight into the major fields of modern biology, as well as a sound background in the basic biological concepts that affect the various forms of life. This course is required of all freshman students. ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 and Chemistry or Integrated Global Science This course is a study of the different systems of the human body with emphasis on anatomical identification and physiological processes of each of those systems. Units studied during this course will include an introduction to anatomy, homeostasis, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, and muscular system. A medical research paper and accompanying project are also required. ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 2 ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 and Chemistry or Integrated Global Science This is a second semester continuation of Anatomy & Physiology 1 for students desiring a continued exploration of the human body. Units studied will include the nervous system, special senses, cardiovascular system, digestive system, and respiratory system. Each unit will incorporate a focus on selected clinical/disease applications. A medical research paper and accompanying project are also required. CHEMISTRY 1 credit Grade 10, 11, 12 and Algebra Chemistry is one of the fundamental natural sciences and is recommended for all college-bound students. Topics studied include: Phase changes and energy transfer, physical vs. chemical changes, atomic structure, bonding, and chemical reactions. This course is largely lab based. A science calculator is required. There will be a $5 fee for goggles. ADVANCED CHEMISTRY 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 and Chemistry This course explores different branches of chemistry from that studied in the introductory course. It starts with a review of Atomic Theory and Stoichiometry. The course is largely lab based and strong math skills are recommended. You will be pushed to solve problems creatively and efficiently as a scientist would. It is challenging and exciting and recommended for all students interested in continuing in science, medicine or related careers. BIOTECHNOLOGY & FORENSIC SCIENCE ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 and Chemistry or Instructor consent This course explores different branches of molecular biology as it relates to current technology. This course will incorporate many bioethical discussions and cutting edge laboratory techniques. Topics will include DNA manipulation, genetic engineering, and cloning. The Forensic Science portion of the class will include topics such as crime scene investigation, evidence collection techniques and analysis, blood typing and blood spatter, fingerprinting, and DNA profiling.

Biology (required gr. 9)

Chemistry

Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy & Physiology 2

Advanced Chemistry

Biotechnology & Forensic

SciencePhysics AP Biology

Integrated Global Science

Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy & Physiology 2

Physics

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INTEGRATED GLOBAL SCIENCE 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, 12 and Biology This course examines the earth in the context of our solar system and the different cycles that are observed on earth, as well as exploring various environmental science topics as they relate to human interaction with the earth. Topics will include earth/moon/sun relationships, earth’s cycles, and numerous topics concerning how humans have influenced our environment on earth. This course will be largely lab and discussion based. PHYSICS 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12; “C” or better in Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry or consent of instructor. Physics is a basic science recommended for college-bound students. Topics studied include motion, mechanics, energy, light and electricity. The class is math oriented with lab experimentation. A scientific calculator is required. AP BIOLOGY 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 and Biology and Chemistry This course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course usually taken by biology majors during the first year of college. Topics will include biochemistry, energy transfer, cellular structure and specialization, cellular metabolism, mitosis and meiosis, genetics, ecology and evolution. Students will have the opportunity to take the AP Biology exam in the spring and potentially earn college credits. BOTANY AND ZOOLOGY (online) ½ credit Prerequisite: Algebra, Biology, Integrated Global Science and Chemistry The diversity of living forms staggers the mind. However, there are patterns in the diversity that make biology comprehensible. For example, all multi-cellular organisms use the same basic organizational plan of cells, tissues, and organs, though each species develops the plan to accommodate its particular niche. This course provides an overview of the patterns that are used by plants and animals to grow, reproduce, and adapt. The three major topics are plants, invertebrate animals, and the vertebrates. The student will soon recognize that the basic solutions to life’s challenges are solved in predictable ways by the various groups of multi-cellular organisms, and begin to see consistencies between the flora and fauna of this planet. This course is designed to prepare students for further studies in biology and environmental science. AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (online) 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12; Biology and Integrated Global Science This course examines the interrelationships of the natural world. Students identify and analyze environmental problems and their effects, and evaluate the effectiveness of proposed solutions. Students learn to think like environmental scientists: making predictions based on observations, writing hypothesis, designing and completing field studies and experiments, and reaching conclusions based on the analysis of data derived from these experiments. Students apply the concepts of environmental science to their everyday experiences and current events and issues in science, politics, and society.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE

WORLD HISTORY 9 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 9 This course will focus upon the contributions of European, African, Asian, Arab, and American civilizations. Students will utilize a variety of primary and secondary source materials to develop an understanding of the progress of human civilization and how it relates to current world events. Within this context, the development of the major world religions will be addressed. U.S. HISTORY 10 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 10 This course will focus on US History from the Exploration through the 1920’s. It is a continuation of 8th grade US History, emphasizing the changes that have occurred, and the responsibilities of citizenship. U.S. HISTORY 11 ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 11 This U.S. History course will focus from World War II to today. It is the last semester of U.S. History. It will explain the what and why of current U.S. History.

CURRENT ISSUES AND POLITICS ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 Students who like to use the newspaper, news magazines, radio, television and the Internet to stay current about today’s issues, should sign up for this course. This course will allow students to use a variety of news sources to be a part of living history. The focus of the course will be on current political issues, economics, social, scientific and military developments worldwide. In addition, investigations of

the newsmakers and pop culture will be included. This is a required elective option to meet second semester grade 11 social studies

requirements. This course can also be a Grade 12 elective course. AP UNITED STATES HISTORY 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 In this college-level course, students will utilize primary and secondary sources to develop an understanding of United States history. Students have the opportunity to take a comprehensive exam in the spring. Students earning high scores on this exam may earn three to six college credits. Enrolling students should be highly motivated. This is a year-long course and fulfills the Grade 11 Social Studies requirement. AP UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 12 In this college-level course, students will study the institutions of United States government and its constitutional underpinnings. The course will also explore the relationship between citizens, political parties, interest groups, and mass media. Students have the opportunity to take a comprehensive exam in the spring. Students earning high scores on this exam may earn three to six college credits. Enrolling students should be highly motivated.

World History (required gr. 9)

US History 10 (required

gr.10)

US History 11 (semester 1)

Current Issues & Politics

(semester 2)

Senior Electives

AP US History (year long)

Senior Electives

Senior Electives

History of Economics

Psychology SociologyAP US

Government & Politics

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HISTORY OF ECONOMICS ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 12 (Grade 11 by consent of instructor) This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of economics by tracing the history and development of economic thought. Topics will include: inflation, history of taxation, development of the stock market, history of United States business and development of labor-business relations in the U.S. Topics will be related and compared with current economic events. PSYCHOLOGY ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 12 (Grade 11 by consent of instructor) This course involves the study of human behavior and is intended as an introduction to the science of psychology. Topic areas include: studies of sensation and perception, memory, states of consciousness and dreams, maturation, personality and personality theory, abnormal behavior and ways it can be dealt with and experimentation in psychology. SOCIOLOGY ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 (Grade 12 is given priority, sections may be limited) Sociology is the science that studies human society and social behavior. This course is intended as an introduction to the science of sociology. Topics covered include: culture, social interactions, socialization, adolescence and deviance/social control. Major problems in society are studied to enable the student to acquire deeper knowledge of their social environment and to assume their role as an effective citizen. ANTHROPOLOGY (online) ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, 12 This class is designed to look at both the social and physical areas of anthropology. Topics included will be the nature of culture, the organization of social relations, archeology, human evolution, and the relationships between values and behavior. Attention to the human use of culture in adapting to environments and to language, technology, kinship, and religion as cultural systems. Case studies of Western and non-Western peoples, historic and prehistoric cultures are also presented. ARCHAEOLOGY (online) ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, 12 This course has all of the instructional design features of the Anthropology class and complements and supports this fascinating area of historical inquiry. Archaeology is the scientific study of past human culture and behavior, from the origins of humans to the present. Archaeology studies human behavior through the examination of material remains of previous human societies. These remains include the fossils (preserved bones) of humans, food remains, the ruins of buildings, and human artifacts – items such as tools, pottery, and jewelry. From their studies, archaeologists attempt to reconstruct past ways of life. Archaeology is an important field of anthropology, which is the broad study of human culture and biology. Archaeologists concentrate their studies on past societies and changes in those societies over extremely long periods of time. ETHICS (online) ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 The purpose of this course is to help students develop the ability to make reasoned and ethical choices when confronted with the many complex, controversial moral dilemmas faced in today’s society. Students will become acquainted with the foundations of ethical thought and theories as well as gain an insight into the process of moral development. Students will also identify typical fallacies in flawed moral arguments. Students will also be given the opportunity, both orally and in writing, to apply the skills they acquire to real life moral dilemmas. WORLD RELIGIONS (online) ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, 12 Religion is deeply seated in the collective experiences of the human race. Each culture has intrinsic values that define it. In turn, those intrinsic values are expressed in the religions of the culture. To understand the religions, it must be viewed in the context of its creation and development in historical times. This is not to say that religion is a man-made creation; yet it reflects what is divine in each race, culture, and individual. The student will not only understand the historical and cultural basis for religions, but will also examine the value in the context of his or her own life. CAREERS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (online) ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, 12 Most of us have watched a sensationalized crime show but do we really know how things work behind those dreaded prison bars? Do we really understand all the many factors in our justice proceedings? The criminal justice system is a very complex field that requires many seriously dedicated people who are willing to pursue equal justice for all. The Careers in Criminal Justice course illuminates what those different career choices are and how the juvenile justice system, the correctional system, and the trial process work together to maintain social order. Find out more about what really happens when the television show ends and reality begins. INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN’S STUDIES (online) ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, 12 Maybe you grew up watching movies with female characters like Cinderella, Belle, Snow White or Ariel. Maybe you’ve wondered why there are stereotypes about women being bad drivers or ignorant about sports. Maybe you want to know about feminism and the women’s movement. Introduction to Women’s Studies: A Personal Journey Through Film can help you answer these questions. Though

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it focuses on the experience of women, it’s appropriate for anyone who wants to learn to critically examine films while learn ing about the history of the women’s movement and how gender, race, and social class influence us. Women have earned their right to stand up and be recognized as equal partners and reap the benefits of their hard work. As the anonymous quote goes, “History is Herstory too.” NATIONAL SECURITY 1 & 2 (Semesters 1 and 2) (online) ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, 12 Do you know what it takes to keep an entire nation safe? It not only requires knowledge of how to handle disasters, but it also demands a cool head and tremendous leadership abilities. In National Security, you will have the opportunity to learn about the critical elements of the job such as evaluating satellite information, analyzing training procedures, assessing military engagement, preparing intelligence reports, coordinating information with other security agencies, and applying appropriate actions to various threats. Put yourself in the position of the country’s decisive leaders and develop your own knowledge base and skill set necessary to meet the requirements of our nation’s most demanding career.

AP MACROECONOMICS (online) ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, 12 and Algebra II or Algebra Trigonometry Students learn why and how the world economy can change from month to month, how to identify trends in our economy, and how to use those trends to develop performance measures and predictors of economic growth or decline. They will also examine how individuals, institutions and influences affect people and how those factors can impact everyone’s life through employment rates, government spending, inflation, taxes and production. The equivalent of a 100-level college-level class, this course prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in business, political science and history. AP MICROECONOMICS (online) ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, 12 and Algebra II or Algebra Trigonometry This course studies the behavior of individuals and businesses as they exchange goods and services in the marketplace. Students will learn why the same product costs different amounts at different stores, in different cities, at different times. They will also learn to spot patterns in economic behavior and how to use those patterns to explain buyer and seller behavior under various conditions. Microeconomics studies the economic way of thinking, understanding the nature and function of markets, the role of scarcity and competition, the influence of factors such as interest rates on business decisions, and the role of government in promoting a healthy economy. The equivalent of a 100-level college course, AP Microeconomics prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in business, history, and political science. AP PSYCHOLOGY (online) ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 and Biology This course provides an overview of current psychological research methods and theories. Students will explore the therapies used by professional counselors and clinical psychologists and examine the reasons for normal human intimacy and self-reflection. Students will study core psychological concepts, such as the brain and sense functions, and learn to gauge human reactions, gather information, and form meaningful syntheses. Along the way, students will also investigate relevant concepts like study skills and information retention. The equivalent of a 100-level college survey course, AP Psychology prepares students for the AP exam and for further studies in psychology and life sciences.

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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING EDUCATION

Technology education classes are all electives. The purpose of the technical education program is to provide the student with a wide variety of experiences and knowledge. Knowledge which will help the student make wiser career choices and help them to better understand the technological world we live and work in. The complexity of modern technology and the speed with which it changes is creating new challenges for everyone. The course work offered should help the student meet these challenges. A fee will be assessed for materials used. INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING (ITE) ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 9,10,11,12 In this class, students use the STEM Academy lessons to become competent, capable citizens in a technology-dependent society through comprehensive student assessments, including: traditional tests and quizzes, project-based learning, presentations, and portfolios. Students will work independently and in groups to solve, create, and accomplish completion of tasks and projects.

ENGINEERING DESIGN PRINCIPLES (EDP) ½ credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Technology and Engineering Engineering Design Principles is a course for students who feel they might pursue a career in engineering, manufacturing or would like to learn more about it. In EDP, the student spends the semester learning the mechanical drafting system including the basics of Pro-Desktop. Students also do a 3-D solid modeling project using Pro-Desktop. This is an excellent course for anyone planning on an engineering career. ENGINEERING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ½ credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Technology and Engineering This course has an emphasis on architectural design. Students create a residential floor plan including elevation drawings. Engineering Architectural Design is an excellent course for anyone planning on an architectural or construction career. BUILDING TRADES I ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, 12 and Introduction to Technology and Engineering (ITE) Building Trades I is designed for students interested in learning more about the field of residential construction. Students spend time in the construction lab creating a scaled corner section of a residential house. Topics discussed include:

• Foundations

• Floor framing

• Wall framing

• Roof framing

• Roofing

• Exterior finishes Building Trades I is an excellent course for anyone planning on a career in construction. Safety glasses are required daily and are to be provided by the student.

Engineering

Intro to Technology & Engineering

Engineering Design Principles

Engineering Architectural Design

Manufacturing


Materials & Processes

Metals Manufacturing I

Metals Manufacturing II

Manufacturing Youth

Apprenticeship

Woods Manufacturing I

Woods Manufacturing II

Manufacturing Youth

Apprenticeship

Construction


Building Trades I

Building Trades II

Graphics


Digital Photo Video & Computer

Graphics

Advanced Digital Photo Video &

Computer Graphics

Automotive and Power

Small Power Equiptment

Minor Auto Repair

Advanced Transportation

Automotive Youth Apprenticeship

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BUILDING TRADES II ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 and Building Trades I This course is a continuation of Building Trades I with more hands on learning in the first nine weeks in the areas of

• Heating and cooling

• Plumbing

• Electrical

• Insulation

• Drywall

• Finish Carpentry The second nine weeks will be spent in actual construction of a building. Safety glasses are required daily and are to be provided by the student. MATERIALS & PROCESSES ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 9,10,11,12 and Introduction to Technology and Engineering (ITE) Students interested in pursuing careers in engineering, architecture, manufacturing management, sales or a technical trade should take this course. This course is an action-based study of the modern materials and processes associated with production in modern industry. Class work includes learning about the properties of different materials, and where and when to properly use them. Students will produce products through hands-on experience learning basic processes used in the manufacture of plastic, wood, composite and metal products. Students will do injection mold, weld, and machine metal. Safety glasses are required daily and are to be provided by the student. METALS MANUFACTURING I ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, 12 and Materials & Processes Students interested in pursuing careers in engineering, manufacturing management, or a technical trade should take this course. In this course students study the basic skills and processes used in the metal-working industry. Students gain hands-on experience on the following equipment:

• Lathe

• Milling Machine

• Grinder

• Stick Welder

• Mig Welder

• Oxy-fuel Welder

• Resistance Welder

• Sheet Metal Fabrication

• CNC Plasma Cutter Considerable emphasis is placed on the reading, use, and care of the basic precision measuring instruments. Safety glasses are required daily and are to be provided by the student. Students pay for material used in required projects. METALS MANUFACTURING II ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 and Metals Manufacturing I Students in this course are provided the opportunity to broaden their general knowledge and skills in the metals manufacturing field. Students practice the skills learned in Metals Manufacturing I with individualized instruction and hands-on projects. Mastercam software is used for the design and programming of CNC machines. Students must display an increasing degree of knowledge and skills in metals manufacturing work by receiving passing grades on assigned and chosen lab activities and projects. This class will help prepare students for a career in metals manufacturing field. Safety glasses are required daily and are to be provided by the student. Students pay for material used in required projects. MANUFACTURING YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP ½ credit per 180 hours of work

experience senior year Prerequisite: Senior standing, identified manufacturing career major. If the student is serious about a career in the manufacturing industry then this youth apprenticeship is for them. The program involves the student being enrolled in Metals Manufacturing I and II. The program involves 450 hours of paid work experience over the year with a mentor/trainer. Selection for this program is done through an interview process by the coordinator, instructor and employer. WOOD MANUFACTURING I ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, 12 and Materials & Processes Students will be introduced to the wood products industry with a hands-on approach. Class work includes development of part drawings, bill of materials, and precise measurement. Student projects are designed to teach proper use of the table saw, miter saw, jointer, planer and band saw along with an assortment of hand tools. Students also program basic operations on the CNC router to demonstrate technological advances in the wood products industry. Safety glasses are required daily and are to be provided by the student. Students pay for materials used in required projects. WOOD MANUFACTURING II ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12 and Wood Manufacturing I

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This course is a continuation of Wood Manufacturing I. More emphasis is placed on design theory and practice, estimating, mass production, crafts, marketing, entrepreneurship and individualized projects for self, school or others. Coursework includes learning how to safely and productively utilize modern production and cabinetmaking tools, materials and techniques. This is in an effort to create awareness of the industry and possible future employment opportunities. Students also program basic operations on the CNC router to demonstrate technological advances in the wood products industry. Students develop a bill of material for their projects. Safety glasses are required daily and are to be provided by the student. Students will pay for material used in required projects. SMALL POWER EQUIPMENT ½ credit Prerequisite: Grade 10, 11, 12 This course will emphasize small engine fundamentals, including 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. Student will have the opportunity to do research and development with different designs related to small engines. Troubleshooting of snowmobiles, ATV’s, lawnmowers and chainsaws will also be addressed. Students will also be able to apply different theories to gain the most performance and energy efficiency. Safety glasses are required daily and are to be provided by the student. Students will pay for material used in required projects. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY – Jefferson County STC ½ ,1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 11, 12; identified auto technician career major This course conforms to ASE (Auto Service Excellence) scope and requirements and is for the student who wants to be an auto technician. The first year classroom includes introduction to Safety, Brake, Suspension & Steering, Electrical and Engine Performance. Theory and proper use of hand tools, electrical test equipment and fasteners are emphasized. ASE certification and testing will be a part of this course. This course is a full year and is held at Jefferson High School on Monday evenings from 6-9pm. An application and interview to this program will be required. Application materials can be obtained from Mrs. Wollin and need to be returned by the date specified to be considered for this opportunity. If you are a junior and complete the course with a C or better, you will then have the option of continuing your training your senior year at the Madison College Truax campus in the Automotive program. This course is two night a week for three hours each session. With both courses, you will be not only attaining high school credit, but also credit towards the Madison College Automotive program. Credit will be based on your course work, on the job experience and ASE Certification testing.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP Level 1 and Level 2 ½ credit for classes

½ credit for 180 hours of work experience junior/senior year

Prerequisite: Grade 11, identified automotive career major If you are serious about a career in the automotive industry, then this youth apprenticeship is for you. The program involves being enrolled in the Auto Technology course either the junior or senior year. If you are enrolled in the above courses in the junior year, the senior year is enrollment in the Advanced Automotive Technology program and being involved in the youth apprenticeship Level 2 program. The program involves 450 yours of paid work experience for a Level 1 program and 900 hours of paid work experience for a Level 2 program with a mentor/trainer. Selection for this program is done through an interview process by the coordinator, instructor and employer. If interested, you must contact Mrs. Wollin for an application and to be initially enrolled.

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WORLD LANGUAGE

FRENCH 1 1 credit Prerequisite: Open to any grade level, “C” average in English recommended. This is an introductory course for students with little or no background in the French language and who are taking it for the first time. This course is not appropriate for students who have completed 7th and 8th grade French with an average grade of C or better. Through hands-on activities, students will learn the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Songs, presentations, skits, group activities and online course work will allow students to express themselves in a variety of everyday situations. The vocabulary has an emphasis on real-life applications including: identity, pastimes, school, families and profession. Second semester classes are conducted primarily in French. Students are expected to speak French as much as possible in class. FRENCH 2 1 credit Prerequisite: “C” average in French 1 or 7th/8th grade French and/or consent of instructor This course will reinforce basic language skills in action. Students will learn to express themselves in a more sophisticated way, creating complex sentences in the present and past tenses and through the usage of authentic French materials. Songs, presentations, skits, group activities and online course work will allow students to express themselves in a variety of everyday situations based on shopping, home, health and communities. Written and oral communication will be emphasized with classes conducted primarily in French. Students are expected to speak French as much as possible in class. FRENCH 3 1 credit Prerequisite: “C” average in French 2 and/or consent of instructor This course is for students who wish to continue refining and expanding upon the skills learned in French 1 and 2. Students will learn to create sentences in using advanced verb tenses and through the use of authentic French materials. Songs, presentations, skits, journals group activities and online course work will allow students to perfect their speaking skills in a variety of situations. Written and oral precision will be emphasized with classes conducted primarily in French. Students are expected to speak French in class. FRENCH 4 1 credit Prerequisite: “C” average in French 3 and 4 and/or consent of instructor This course is for students who wish to improve and expand upon their language skills acquired in French 3 through the study of literature from the Francophone world while improving on grammar tenses previously studied. Students will increase their fluency in French by writing journals, skits, presentations and essays as well as online coursework. Class will feature conversation and discussion of current events to perfect oral proficiency. Students will read and discuss a variety of literary genres: essays, short stories, plays and poetry, as well as full-length novels. Classes are conducted entirely in French and students are expected to speak French in class. FRENCH 5 1 credit Prerequisite: “C” average in French 4 and/or consent of instructor. This course is for students who wish to solidify their language skills through the study of literature from the Francophone world while expanding on grammar tenses through the use of an AP text. Students will increase their fluency in French by writing journals, skits, presentations and essays as well as online coursework. Students will read and discuss a variety of literary genres: essays, short

French 1 (or French in

grades 7 & 8)

French 2

French 3

French 4

French 5 AP French

Spanish 1 (or Spanish in

grades 7 & 8)

Spanish 2

Spanish 3

Spanish 4

Spanish 5 AP Spanish

Spanish fo Native

Speakers

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stories, plays and poetry, as well as full-length novels, which are at college levels. Classes are conducted entirely in French and students are expected to speak French in class. FRENCH 5: DUAL CREDIT 1 credit Prerequisite: “B”: average in French 4 for dual credit consideration. This course is the equivalent in course content as French 5. Students who successfully complete this course with a “B” or better will be eligible to earn up to 11 retro credits through UW Green Bay applicable to all UW System schools upon enrollment in this course through the university. Other universities may accept the retro credits as well. Please check with your individual university. AP FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (online) 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 12 and French 4 The AP French Language and Culture course is an advanced language course in which students are directly prepared for the AP exam. It uses as its foundation the three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational. The course is conducted almost exclusively in French. The course is based on the six themes required by the College Board: 1) global challenges, 2) science and technology, 3) contemporary life 4) personal and public identities, 5) families and communities, and 6) beauty and aesthetics. The course teaches language structures in context and focuses on the development of fluency to convey meaning. Students explore culture in both contemporary and historical contexts to develop an awareness and appreciation of cultural products, practices, and perspectives. Students should expect to listen to, read, and understand a wide variety of authentic French language materials and sources, demonstrate proficiency in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication using French, gain knowledge and understanding of the cultures of the Francophone world, use French to connect other disciplines and expand knowledge in a wide variety of contexts, develop insight into the nature of the French language and its cultures, and use French to participate in communities at home and around the world. The intensity, quality, and amount of course material can be compared to that of a third year college course.

SPANISH 1 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12; “C” average in English recommended Spanish 1 is an introductory course for students with little or no background in the language and who are taking it for the first time. This course is not appropriate for students who have completed 7th & 8th grade Spanish with an average of “C” or better. Through hands-on activities, students will learn the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Songs, presentations, skits, group activities and online work will allow students to express themselves in a variety of everyday situations. The vocabulary has an emphasis on real-life applications including: identity, pastimes, school, families and profession. Second semester classes are conducted primarily in Spanish. Students are expected to speak Spanish as much as possible in class. SPANISH 2 1 credit Prerequisite: “C” average in Spanish 1 or 7th & 8th grade Spanish and/or consent of instructor This course will reinforce basic language skills in action. Students will learn to express themselves in a more sophisticated way, creating complex sentences in the present and past tenses and through the usage of authentic Spanish materials. Songs, presentations, skits, group activities and online course work will allow students to express themselves in a variety of everyday situations based on shopping, home, health and communities, Written and oral communication will be emphasized with classes conducted primarily in Spanish. Students are expected to speak Spanish as much as possible in class. SPANISH 3 1 credit Prerequisite: Spanish 2 Students continue to develop their reading, writing, and speaking skills by building on what they learned in Spanish 1 and 2. Conversation practice including dialogues and speeches will be an important part of the course. Themes include hobbies, childhood, neighborhood, professions and nature, while grammar topics include the future and subjunctive tenses. Reading comprehension is emphasized through the use of short stories and other selections written in Spanish. Students will continue their study of Spanish culture. A “C” or better in Spanish 2 is recommended. SPANISH 4 1 credit Prerequisite: Spanish 3 Students review grammar and vocabulary learned in Spanish 1, 2, and 3 as well as study more advanced grammatical structures. New themes and vocabulary are introduced. Emphasis is placed on the development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through dialogues, short literary selections and compositions. Students have an opportunity to do more in-depth cultural study. A “C” or better in Spanish 3 is better is recommended. SPANISH 5 1 credit Prerequisite: Spanish 4 This class includes a comprehensive review of all grammatical structures. Emphasis is placed upon comprehension of literature through study of short stories, poetry and novels as well as composition skills. Students have an opportunity to continue in-depth study of Spanish culture. A “C” or better in Spanish 4 is recommended. SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS 1 credit Pre-requisite: Grades 9-12 and native or near-native Spanish fluency This course is for native Spanish-speaking students to improve their reading, writing, and grammar skills in the Spanish language. The focus will be on correct spelling, accent placement, and grammar constructions to assist native Spanish speakers in increasing their

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bilingual skills to ready themselves for their future careers and college experiences. Students will also be improving their reading skills through the use of authentic texts in the Spanish language. AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (online) 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade12 and Spanish 4 or equivalent native fluency The AP Spanish Language and Culture course is an advanced language course in which students are directly prepared for the AP exam. It uses as its foundation the three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational. The course is conducted almost exclusively in Spanish. The course is based on the six themes required by the College Board: 1) global challenges, 2) science and technology, 3) contemporary life 4) personal and public identities, 5) families and communities, and 6) beauty and aesthetics. The course teaches language structures in context and focuses on the development of fluency to convey meaning. Students explore culture in both contemporary and historical contexts to develop an awareness and appreciation of cultural products, practices, and perspectives. Students should expect to listen to, read, and understand a wide variety of authentic Spanish language materials and sources, demonstrate proficiency in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication using Spanish, gain knowledge and understanding of the cultures of the Spanish speaking areas of the world, use Spanish to connect other disciplines and expand knowledge in a wide variety of contexts, develop insight into the nature of the Spanish language and its cultures, and use Spanish to participate in communities at home and around the world. The intensity, quality, and amount of course material can be compared to that of a third year college course. GERMAN 1 (online) 1 credit Prerequisite: none Students begin their introduction to German by focusing on the four key areas of foreign language study: listening, speaking reading and writing. The course represents an ideal blend of language learning pedagogy and online learning. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary them and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices that reinforce vocabulary and grammar. GERMAN 2 (online) 1 credit

Prerequisite: German 1

Students will take their mastery to the next level in the four key areas of foreign language study: listening, speaking, reading, and

writing. Each unit continues to present a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities,

speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations and interactive activities and practices which reinforce vocabulary and

grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each

unit. Students should expect to be more actively engaged in their own language learning, become familiar with common vocabulary

terms and phrases, comprehend a wide range of grammar patterns, participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to

basic conversational prompts, analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and take frequent assessments where their language

progression can be monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (American Council

on the Teaching of Foreign Lang).

GERMAN 3 (online) 1 credit

Prerequisite: German 2

Students continue their study of German by further expanding their knowledge of key vocabulary topics and grammar concepts.

Students not only begin to comprehend listening and reading passages more fully, but are also able to express themselves more

meaningfully in both speaking and writing. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening

comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices

which reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the

language concepts presented in each unit. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning, understand

common vocabulary terms and phrases, use a wide range of grammar patterns in their speaking 42 and writing, participate in

conversations and respond appropriately to conversational prompts, analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and

perspectives of various German-speaking countries, and take frequent assessments where their language progression can be

monitored. By semester 2, the course is conducted almost entirely in German.

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Four Year Planning Guide

As you prepare to register for courses, now would be an excellent time to review past and future goals. How do classes

you have taken or will take next year “fit” your plans? Please use this sheet as a planning guide. If you need further

assistance, contact your advisory or Mrs. Sweeney.

Subject

LMHS Requirements

-26 Total Credits

-Successful completion of the following

subject and credit requirements:

English 4 Credits including:

-English 9 (1 credit)



-English Elective (1 credit)

Social Studies 3 Credits including:

-World History (1 credit)

-US History 10 (1 credit)

-US History 11 (.5 credit)

-Social Studies Elective (.5 credit)

Science 3 Credits including:

-Biology (1 credit)

-Science Elective* (2 credits)

Math 3 Credits including:

-Algebra (1 credit)

-Math Elective (1 credit)

-Math Elective (1 credit)

Physical 1.5 Credits including:

Education -Physical Education 9 (.25 credit)

-Physical Education 10 (.5 credit)

-Physical Education 11(.5 credit)

-Physical Education 12 (.25 credit)

Health

.25 Credits including: -Health Education

Electives

12.25 Credits

Total Credits

26 Credits