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J E F F E R S O N C O U N T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S

Atherton High School

2019-2020 Schedule of Classes

Administrative Staff

Thomas Aberli, Principal

Theresa Beckley, Assistant Principal

Julie Chancellor, Assistant Principal

Foster Jones, Assistant Principal

Counseling Staff

Tinika Campbell

Sarah Uhl

Jimmy Wallace

Judith White

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Procedure for Scheduling Consideration The following information will assist you in completing your schedule for next year. Please give careful thought to your selection of courses.

Students and their parents assume the responsibility for choosing courses designed to meet graduation requirements. All students must return a schedule card signed by their parent/guardian to the appropriate counselor. If a student does not return a signed schedule card by the deadline, the counselor will complete a schedule for the student.

Freshmen are required to take English, math, science, social studies, health, and physical education (PE).

All students are required to choose seven classes. Students receive one credit for successful completion of each class, except for Study Skills.

Teacher recommendations are required in selected areas (e.g., Advance Program, Advanced Placement [AP] classes, International Baccalaureate [IB] classes, and specialized electives). If a student does not meet the prerequisites for a class, the student cannot take the class.

Atherton High School Minimum Graduation Requirements

Credits

English ................................................................................................................................................................................4

Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Math elective) ........................................................................................4

Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry) ..............................................................................................................................3

Social Studies (Exploring Civics or AP Human Geography, World History, and U.S. History) ......................................3

History of Arts (or three sequential credits of Band, Orchestra Choir, Visual Art, Theatre or Media Arts) ......................1

Health and PE .....................................................................................................................................................................1

Electives ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Total ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Additional Graduation Requirements

Technology Each student must demonstrate minimum performance-based competency in technology in one of the following ways:

• Before entering high school, students demonstrate proficiency on the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS)

grade-eight technology assessment or

• During high school, students successfully complete a high school Computer Technology Application course.

Precollege Curriculum Most four-year universities require two years of the same world language to meet the precollege curriculum admission

requirement.

Grade-Level Breakdown Freshman 0–4.99 credits

Sophomore 5–10.99 credits and one year in high school

Junior 11–15.99 credits and two years in high school

Senior 16+ credits and three years in high school

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Advance Program Diploma Requirements at Atherton A minimum of 12 credits at the Advance Program level must be earned in at least three of the following areas: English, science, mathematics, world languages, and social studies. Students must maintain a minimum accumulative overall unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 to stay in the program. Students receiving a final grade in an Advance course of D or U will be placed in an Honors course in that subject area the following year.

Credits

Advance English ................................................................................................................................................................4

Advance Mathematics ........................................................................................................................................................4

Advance Science ................................................................................................................................................................3

Advance Social Studies………..………………………………………………………………………………………….3

Advance History of Arts (or three sequential credits of Band, Orchestra Choir, Visual Art, Theatre or Media Arts) ......1

Advance World Language (minimum two credits of the same world language………………………………………… 3

Health and PE .....................................................................................................................................................................1

Electives .............................................................................................................................................................................3

Honors Program Diploma Requirements at Atherton Students must maintain a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 and meet Honors Program requirements to receive an Honors

diploma.

Credits

Honors English ...................................................................................................................................................................4

Honors Mathematics ..........................................................................................................................................................4

Honors Science ...................................................................................................................................................................3

Honors Social Studies ........................................................................................................................................................3

Additional Honors Science or Social Studies Senior Year .......................................................................................................... 1

World Language (two years of same language) .................................................................................................................2

History of Arts (or three sequential credits of Band, Orchestra Choir, Visual Art, Theatre or Media Arts) ......................1

Health and PE .....................................................................................................................................................................1

Electives .............................................................................................................................................................................3

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IB Program

The IB Program is a rigorous, internationally recognized two-year program culminating in examinations. This program is

open to highly motivated, self-disciplined students who have the academic potential to complete a challenging course of

study. Atherton students have the opportunity to take IB courses in the following subjects: English, math, world languages

(French, Japanese, German, or Spanish), history, psychology, film study, biology, chemistry and/or physics. In accordance

with our school’s School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council policy, juniors receiving a final grade of 75 or less in an

advanced placement, AP or IB course will be placed in an honors-level course in that subject area the following

year. Students who do not take the IB exam will not receive the IB designation on their transcript for

that course and will be responsible for paying the IB exam fee once the exams are ordered in the Fall.

IB Diploma Program

Atherton students that wish to pursue an IB Diploma Program must meet the following requirements:

• Complete one class in each of Groups 1 through 5 below and complete one class from Group 6

or a substitute from Groups 1 through 5.

Group 1: English Language and Literature

Group 2: World Language Acquisition

Group 3: Individuals and Societies

Group 4: Experimental Sciences

Group 5: Mathematics

Group 6: The Arts

• Complete three “Higher Level” (HL) courses: History HL, Biology HL, English HL, and/or Math HL

• Complete a Theory of Knowledge class with essay and presentation

• Complete the Extended Essay (EE) on a topic of the student’s choice

• Complete the CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) program

• Obtain a total of 24 points from examinations. At least 12 points from HL courses and at least 9

points from Standard Level (SL) courses. Students can earn up to three points from combining

scores from their TOK, EE, and CAS project.

Fees

Students will be required to pay for each IB exam and a one-time IB student registration fee. IB exams

are taken upon completion of the IB course sequence.

IB Prerequisites

Students must meet requirements for admission to IB classes. A student must have satisfactory

academic standing in each content area, teacher recommendation, IB coordinator recommendation and

principal approval. Students transferring from another Jefferson County public school, a private school,

or a public school outside of Jefferson County will have a meeting with a counselor and the IB Program

coordinator to determine if prerequisites have been met. A current transcript must be provided and

course descriptions from the prior school must be received in order to determine if the curriculum has

prepared the student for the rigors of the IB Program.

Students may pursue the IB Diploma (requirements noted above) or pursue “certificates” in individual IB

subjects. Students must meet the following requirements:

• IB English: Pre-requisite Advanced Placement English Language and Composition.

• IB History: Pre-requisite Advanced World History or AP European History.

• IB World Languages: Pre-requisite Advanced World Language III and students must sit for an oral

and written entrance exam.

• IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. Pre-requisite Advanced Algebra II and/or College

Algebra.

• IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations. Pre-requisite Advanced Algebra II and/or

College Algebra.

• Theory of Knowledge: Students taking three or more IB classes.

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• IB Psychology: Student has met the IB Program requirements.

• IB Film Study: Student has met the IB Program requirements.

• IB Chemistry: Pre-requisite Advanced Chemistry.

• IB Biology: Pre-requisite Advanced Biology.

• IB Physics: Pre-requisite Advanced Physics.

College Board AP Program

The College Board AP Program is a collaborative effort among motivated students, dedicated teachers, and committed high schools, colleges, and universities. Since its inception in 1955, the AP Program has allowed millions of students to take college- level courses and exams and to earn college credit or placement while still in high school. Each AP course has a corresponding AP Exam that students take in May. AP Exams represent the culmination of the AP course and are thus an integral part of the program. Students must meet specific requirements for admission to AP classes. A student must maintain a C or higher to remain in the AP Program for each subject area.

• AP Human Geography • AP Psychology • AP Music Theory

• AP European History • AP English Language and Composition • AP Studio Art: Drawing

• AP U.S. History • AP English Literature and Composition

A testing fee is necessary for each AP course that will be tested at the end of that school year. Students will be required to pay for each exam. If students fail to take any AP tests, the students will be responsible for reimbursing the school for the test order fee and the student’s transcript will not reflect the AP designation in accordance with SBDM policy.

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Policy Number: 102

SBDM Council Policies

Policy Subject: Grade Requirement for College Level Classes

Policy Statement: Students receiving a final grade of 75 or less in an advanced placement, AP or IB course will be placed in an honors-level course in

that subject area the following year. Students are responsible for the cost of the examination fees, late fees and/or the registration fee for any college-

level courses; students who withdrawal from a college-level course will be responsible for any costs incurred by the school.

Policy Number: 103

Policy Subject: College-Level Course Credit on Transcripts

Policy Statement

Students taking College Board AP (AP) or IB (IB) courses must take the corresponding AP or IB exam to receive the AP or IB designation on their transcript. Students who do not take the AP or IB exam will not receive the AP or IB designation on their transcript for that course and the course fee will not be refunded.

Policy Number: 104

Policy Subject: Cumulative Grade Reporting Policy Statement

Class grades for all courses will be calculated and reported cumulatively throughout the year.

All other grading procedures will follow the JCPS Student Progression, Promotion, and Grading policy for high schools.

Policy Number: 300

Policy Subject: Assignment of Students to

Classes and Programs

Policy Statement

Students will be assigned to (scheduled in) classes by a counselor. The following steps will be used to determine student assignment:

1. The Instructional Leadership Team will review curriculum changes as specified by the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.

2. The SBDM Council will verify course offerings as listed in the Scheduling Booklet.

3. Teachers and counselors will advise students on course options and encourage students to take the most appropriate, challenging courses.

4. Counselors will obtain and review student interest via the Course Scheduling Commitment forms.

5. The administration will develop a master schedule based on student needs and interests.

6. Counselors will develop individual student schedules.

7. When developing student schedules, consideration must be given to transcript review, needs of students, available subjects, class size, postsecondary preparation, and class size caps and teacher load (adhering to state guidelines and the Collective Bargaining Agreement).

8. Consideration can also be given to creating a class that generally reflects the diversity of the students in the school as a whole, taking into account the residential addresses and the sexes of the students in the class as a whole (if all other considerations listed above have been met).

9. Students entering school after the initial scheduling will be assigned to classes according to items 5 and 6 above. Final approval will be given by the principal/designee.

In assigning students in accordance with the above considerations, no student shall be assigned to a class or program solely on the basis of his or her race, color, national origin, sex, religious beliefs, or any other legally protectable category.

Policy Number: 301

Policy Subject: Changes to Student Class Schedule Policy Statement Upon following the Assignment of Students to Classes and Programs (SBDM Council Policy 300) and the completion of a master schedule by the school administration, changes to a student’s class schedule will be allowed only for the following reasons:

• Student was placed in the incorrect level of the class.

• Student was placed in a class that was not requested on the Course Scheduling Commitment form.

• Student needs a course for graduation requirement.

• Administration must balance class sizes to agree with class-size caps and teacher load (adhering to state guidelines and the Collective Bargaining Agreement).

• Student has a doctor’s letter certifying a medical condition that requires a change of placement.

• Administrative decision was made by the principal.

Students requesting to withdrawal from a class contrary to the reasons listed above may be withdrawn if they accept zeros for all grades for the rest of the course resulting in an immediate U on the transcript and with principal approval.

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Course Descriptions

Art General Art 1—48110013 This is a foundations course that introduces students to various art forms that may include design, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and textiles. Students will be involved in discussion of art history and critical analysis. Writing samples will be required. This course is for those students who may want to continue to study art.

Art 2—48120013 This is a rigorous second-level course in which students gain a working knowledge of the studio environment. The course introduces students to challenging studio problems in at least three of the following art areas: drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and textiles. Students learn how to research the art materials and processes needed in making their artwork. Students continue to build their critical-analysis skills and their personal portfolio. Prerequisites: Art 1 and portfolio review. Portfolio standards can be obtained from the Art Department staff.

Art 3—48130013 This course is designed for students to receive further instruction in areas of design, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and textiles. Students will continue to develop a portfolio focused on college entrance requirements. Students are required to research and solve specific problems as they develop their products. Experiences in art history, cultural heritage, analysis of form, and aesthetics—which complement the studio experience—are integral parts of the course. Prerequisites: Art 2, and portfolio review by the Art Department staff.

Art 4—48140013 This is a course in which the art major works on teacher- planned and individually selected projects to develop fine art and craft. Experiences in art history, cultural heritage, analysis of form, and aesthetics—which complement the studio experience—are integral parts of the course. The student is expected to complete a portfolio of artwork that reflects refined skills and a post-high-school direction. Prerequisites: Art 3, and portfolio review by the Art Department staff.

Drawing and Painting 1-48112213

Drawing and Painting 2-48122213 This is a prerequisite for the student taking AP Studio Art Drawing the following year. Students will begin to develop an individual portfolio to be completed during AP Studio Art Drawing. Prerequisites: Art 1 for Drawing and Painting 1 and portfolio review.

AP Studio Art: Drawing—48144263 This is an advanced, two-dimensional-based course in which students will develop and complete an individual portfolio devoted to student research in a personal concentration. The course is presented at a college level in content, expectations, and evaluation. In this course, students will complete a comprehensive portfolio with a focus on their choice of a concentration. At the end of the year, students will submit their portfolio to the College Board for possible college credit. Prerequisites: Drawing and Painting 2, and portfolio

review by the Art Department staff

Business

Financial Literacy—45016543/65016543 This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to manage their financial resources effectively for lifetime financial security. Topics include economics, money in the economy, budgeting, credit, consumer rights, investments, and retirement planning. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA/DECA. Use 65016543 if you are doing Co-Op.

Experienced-Based Work- 49900113 This class involves workplace experiences, giving students an opportunity to develop and improve on skills necessary in the workforce. The structure of this course combines classroom instruction and off-site work experience. To participate in this Co-Op class, students must be a senior, demonstrate transition readiness, maintain a 2.0 GPA, maintain 95 percent school attendance, conform to the policies and regulations of the school and employer, and be responsible for providing their own transportation to work. Co-Op students must leave the school property every day immediately after their 5th period class. The grade for the Co-Op class will be based on hours worked. Students will receive two credits for this class.

Work Based Learning- 45090043 This Co-Op opportunity is reserved for students who are completing the Administrative Support Pathway. Students are hired into a paid entry level position and follow all guidelines of the employer and employment. Students learn under real life work conditions to develop occupational competencies. The structure of this course combines classroom instruction and off-site work experience. To participate in this Co-Op class, students must be a senior, conform to the policies and regulations of the school and employer, and be responsible for providing their own transportation to work. Co-Op students must leave the school property every day immediately after their 5th period class. The grade for the Co-Op class will be based on hours worked. Students will receive two credits for this class. Prerequisites: Any of the following CTE classes- Business Principles, Business Economics, Digital Literacy.

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UPS Internship Program—45245343 This program is designed to provide extensive work experience and job shadowing opportunities with United Parcel Service (UPS). Students receive related instruction in employability and life skills through the UPS mentoring component. School personnel serve as a liaison with UPS and the JCPS School-to- Work Office.

Peer Tutoring—49038013 Peer Tutoring is a credited elective course for students without disabilities to gain experience working with same-aged students who have disabilities and are in a Moderate Severe Disabilities (MSD) classroom. Peer tutors have been shown to help students with disabilities improve their skills in the areas of social interactions, academics, community involvement, and vocational skills. This course is typically open to high school juniors and seniors. Level I Peer Tutoring is taken by juniors, and Level II Peer Tutoring is taken by seniors.

Peer Tutoring-69038013 This course is an elective for student leaders in grades 10-12 who are interested in being a positive role models for freshmen students. Peer tutors serve as extra resources in the classroom to help the teacher provide the freshmen students the academic and behavior support they need in order to be successful. The course is also designed to help peer tutors gain strong speaking and listening skills as they work with students one-on-one, in small or large groups, and as they use their knowledge to create additional educational materials to support the understanding of academic content. Students who are interested should have adequate communication skills and should be open to being a risk-taker in order to find creative ways to motivate learners.

Engineering Engineering 1-45318943 Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3-D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work.

Engineering 2-45338943 Through problems that engage and challenge, students

explore a broad range of engineering topics, including

mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and

automation. Students develop skills in problem

solving, research, and design while learning strategies for

design process documentation, collaboration, and

presentation.

Electricity and Electronics

Aerospace Engineering-45310043 This course propels students’ learning in the fundamentals of

atmospheric and space flight. As they explore the physics of

flight, students bring the concepts to life by designing an

airfoil, propulsion system, and rockets. They learn basic

orbital mechanics using industry-standard software. They also

explore robot systems through projects such as remotely

operated vehicles.

Media and the Arts

Intro to Media Arts-47010043 An introduction to and survey of the creative and conceptual aspects of designing media arts experiences and products, including techniques, genres and styles from various and combined mediums and forms, including moving image, sound, interactive, spatial and/or interactive design. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; composing, capturing, processing and programming of media arts products, experiences and communications; their transmission, distribution and marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects and considerations.

Graphic Design

2-D Media Design-47010743 A proficient study and production of creative and conceptual

aspects of designing and producing digital imagery, graphics

and photography, including techniques, genres and styles

from fine arts and commercial advertising, internet and

multimedia, web design, industrial and virtual design.

Students use a computer as an electronic drawing tool to solve

visual communications and illustration problems in designing

products. This course entails the use of current software for

two-dimensional illustration, creating and integrating text,

using color, and importing and exporting files,

including Vector and Raster Images. Typical course topics

include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis;

composing, capturing, processing, and programming of

imagery and graphical information; their transmission,

distribution and marketing; as well as contextual, cultural and

historical aspects and considerations.

Digital Imaging-47010843 An accomplished study and production of creative and

conceptual aspects of designing and producing digital

imagery, graphics and photography, including techniques,

genres and styles from fine arts and commercial advertising,

internet and multimedia, web design, industrial and virtual

design. Students use a computer as an electronic drawing tool

to solve visual communications and illustration problems in

designing authentic products. This course entails an

accomplished use of current software for two-dimensional

illustration, creating and integrating text, using color, and

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importing and exporting files. Typical course topics

include: aesthetic meaning and analysis of computer

generated works; composing, capturing, processing, and

programming of imagery and graphical information; their

transmission, distribution and marketing; as well as

contextual, cultural and historical aspects and

considerations.

Advance Production Design-47010943 Advanced Product Design emphasizes an advanced and

independent use of compositional theory, elements and

principles of design, techniques and creative processes

for effectively performing the function of persuasion and

information through use of materials and media to create

visual effects to produce original authentic works.

Students will demonstrate an advanced level of creative

expression to a variety of authentic design products (e.g.

various print mediums such as magazines, newspapers,

billboards, fictional and informational texts, products

wrappers, displays, etc.) through a purposeful

arrangement of images and/or text and develop a

strategic product presentation both independently and as

a collaborative team. The course focuses on advanced

computer generated designs as well as the use of various

software and hardware; with an emphasis on students

creating, producing, responding and connecting on/in

visual art and new media. An-in-depth independent

study of career opportunities in media art is performed.

Contemporary, cultural, and historical design may be

studied.

Cinematography and Video Production

Video Studio Fundamentals -67010743 This course will expose students to the materials, processes, and artistic technique involved in creating video productions. Students learn about the operation of cameras, lighting techniques, camera angles, depth of field, composition, storyboarding, sound capture and editing techniques. Course topics may include production values and various forms/styles of video production (e.g., documentary, storytelling, news magazines, animation, etc.). As students advance they are encouraged to develop their own artistic styles. Major cinematographers, video artists and their work may be studied.

Theatre

Theater Arts 1—48510213 Students in Theater Arts 1 will learn the history of theatre, the elements of production, and the basics of acting through theatre games, improvisation, voice development, and scene work. This is a performance class, and all students are expected to perform for their peers in the class.

Theater Arts 2—48520213

This class will build on the work started in TA1. More intensive improvisation work will be explored. Literary and performance focus will be on Greek and Renaissance theatre. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or Theater Arts 1

Theater Arts 3/4—48530213/48540213

Students in TA3 and TA4 will explore more advanced techniques in acting. Literary and performance focus will be on modern and contemporary theatre. Students will also study he basic elements of directing. Students will write a ten-minute play for public performance. TA4 students will be responsible for directing the student-written plays. All students will be required to participate and perform in the One Act Play Festival at the end of the year.

Stagecraft Class—48510513

Students in this class will learn through classroom work and hands-on experience the elements of lighting design, set design and construction, costume design and construction, and audio and stage management. Stagecraft students will provide technical design and support for student-written one-act plays. As part of the classwork and grade, students are required to work 40 hours on productions outside of the regularly scheduled class time. Limited to 20 students. Open to tenth-, eleventh-, and twelfth-grade students. Requirements: TA1 or application and interview with the instructor. It is highly recommended that students take TA1 as freshmen before taking Stagecraft.

English

Yearbook Staff—42320713

This course is designed to give the student experience in computer publishing by producing the school yearbook. The students create layouts using Adobe InDesign, take photos with a digital camera, edit photos using Adobe Photoshop, write copy, and sell advertising. Students are assigned either editor or staff positions based on experience and proven performance. Applicants must be responsible and work well in groups. Applications (available through the advisor) must be submitted during the scheduling process. Interviews and teacher recommendations are required before being selected.

Creative Writing—42310713 This course explores various dimensions of creative writing with an emphasis on student publication in a variety of forms (written and oral). Instruction will focus on form, purpose, literary devices, author style, and social/cultural aspects of creative writing. In conjunction with their writing, students will be reading works from different genres of poetry and prose. Students will conduct an in-depth author study. One does not need to be a good writer to take this course, but the

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desire to grow as a writer is a must. Junior or senior status is required for this course.

Speech and Debate—42351313 This course focuses on the study of interpersonal and inter-group dynamics and the use of oral communication to represent thoughts and feelings. This course offers training in small-group dynamics, listening skills, critical analysis, oral interpretation, information gathering and organizing, and physical training in body and voice. Other rhetorical skills are taught for use in noncompetitive and competitive debate.

Film Studies—42336033 In this course, students will watch both classic and contemporary films and learn to recognize and interpret the “hidden messages” (e.g., symbols, camera shots, lighting, costuming) with which directors layer their films. A culminating assessment will include the production of a short film that

will be submitted for possible inclusion in Atherton’s annual, school wide Student Film Festival. Skills learned in this class will increase understanding and appreciation of other art forms as well as the ability to transfer the skills of interpretation to literary elements in a novel, poem, or play.

IB Film-62336033

The IB film course aims to develop students as proficient

interpreters and makers of film texts. Through the study

and analysis of film texts, and practical exercises in film

production, students develop critical abilities and

appreciation of artistic, cultural, historical and global

perspectives in film. They examine concepts, theories,

practices and ideas from multiple perspectives,

challenging their own views to understand and value

those of others. Students are challenged to acquire and

develop critical thinking, reflective analysis and the

imaginative synthesis through practical engagement in

the art, craft and study of film.

Philosophy—42244011/42244012 This is a two-part course that looks at philosophy through the lens of humanity’s ultimate questions, challenges students with some of the best responses from history’s greatest thinkers, and—more importantly—helps students discover their own. Who am I? What is truth? What is the key to happiness? What happens after death? All of these questions and more will be pondered and discussed.

World Languages

Arabic Beginning Arabic 1—42414113 Arabic is the language of nearly 300 million people, and Arab culture is one of the oldest and richest cultures on Earth. This class will introduce students to the Arabic language, including writing and reading the Arabic alphabet, as well as Arab culture, art, food, celebrations, and music. In this lively class of hands- on activities and engagement, students will communicate with each other and with native speakers at their level, explore the strong cultural ties between Western and Arab cultures, and learn about the modern Arab world.

Developing Arabic 2—42414233, Expanding Arabic 3—

42414333,

Arabic 4—42414433 These classes will give students a more in-depth understanding of the Arab world, a major player on the world stage. Students will be introduced to the different Arabic dialects and improve their communication skills in standard Arabic. Through discussions, skits, guest speakers, and collaborations with other classes, this class will explore Arabic history, religion and philosophy, visual arts, music, classic and modern literature, and U.S.-Arab relations. Students will also engage in Arabic calligraphy, brush painting, dances, games, and cultural projects.

French Beginning French 1—42406193 This course is designed for the Advance Program student and follows the same curriculum as Beginning French I, but it emphasizes developmental mastery of the three modes of communication and includes such readings as short stories or poetry. Prerequisite: Advance Program

standing (or administrative approval)

Developing French 2—42406293 This course offers students opportunities to improve in the three modes of communicating in French and increase their knowledge and understanding of the relationship of cultural products, practices, and perspectives of the French-speaking world. Prerequisite: French 1

Expanding French 3—42406393 Students who were successful in Advance Program Developing French II are eligible to take Advance French III. This course is aimed at improving proficiency in all aspects of the language, including reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Vocabulary and grammar will be learned as a part of cultural units that focus on a variety of French topics. Students are expected to demonstrate a willingness and effort to communicate in the target language at all times.

Prerequisites: French 2

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IB French 4—42406473

Students should have a high level of fluency in order to manipulate linguistic structures to express thoughts in a range of contexts and for many purposes, primarily in spoken and written communication. The overriding goal in Language B at the Standard Level focuses on communicative competence. Prerequisites: French 3

German Beginning German I—42407193 This course is an introduction to the language and cultures of the German-speaking world. The course emphasizes the student’s initial development of the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication and an understanding of other people’s worldviews, their way of life, and their patterns of behavior.

Developing German 2—42407293 This course is a part of the continuing sequence of study begun in Beginning German. The course offers students opportunities to improve in the three modes of communication in German and increase their knowledge and understanding of the relationship of cultural products, practices, and perspectives of the German-speaking world. Prerequisite: German 1

Expanding German 3—42407393 This course is open to all students who passed German 2 and are interested in refining their German communication skills. Students should have a high level of fluency in order to manipulate linguistic structures. Emphasis is given to all skill areas—listening, speaking, reading, and writing. All units of study include extensive vocabulary and refining grammar skills. Each unit will also contain literary and historical topics concerning German-speaking countries. Students are expected to communicate in German during class.

IB German 4-42407473 This course is open to all students who have passed German 3. IB German will further refine students’ communicative skills in order to prepare them to achieve high marks on the IB German exam. All units discussed in IB German prepare students to communicate in authentic situations about such themes as identity, experiences, inventions, social constructs, and global issues. Admittance to the IB German class will be up to the teacher’s discretion; an entrance exam may be given to students wishing to enter the IB German program.

Japanese Beginning Japanese 1—42410133 Students will develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Japanese through hands-on, student-centered learning activities. The focus of the class is developing both spoken and written communication skills through the exploration of Japanese and their own cultures. Students should master both the Hiragana and Katakana writing systems as well as develop a familiarity with approximately 100 basic Kanji.

Developing Japanese 2—42410233 Successful completion of Japanese 1 is a prerequisite for this course. This course continues the development of the four modes of communication through interactive activities and exposure to authentic materials. Students will gain the skills and confidence necessary to interact with others in Japanese for basic survival situations. Students will strengthen their reading proficiency and add approximately 100 additional Kanji to those they are familiar with. Various cultural activities will allow students to expand their knowledge of Japanese culture. Prerequisite: Japanese 1

Expanding Japanese 3—42410393 Successful completion of Japanese 2 is a prerequisite for this course. There will be a strong emphasis placed on speaking ability and exploration of culture through language use. Students will be expected to give oral presentations in class in Japanese. Students will be required to know the previous 200 Kanji learned in levels 1 and 2 and familiarize themselves with approximately 100 additional characters. This course will prepare students to communicate in authentic situations and to achieve high marks on the senior IB Japanese exam. Prerequisites: Japanese 2

IB Japanese 4—42410473

Successful completion of IB Japanese 3 is a prerequisite for this course, and it is for those who are interested in refining their Japanese communication skills. Students will need to know 400 basic Kanji by the end of IB Japanese 4. This course will prepare students to communicate in authentic situations, have a strong understanding of Japanese culture, demonstrate intercultural communicative skills, and achieve high marks on the senior IB Japanese exam. Prerequisite: Japanese 3

Spanish Beginning Spanish 1—42419133 This course is an introduction to the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. The course emphasizes students’ initial development of the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational

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modes of communication as well as an understanding of other people’s worldviews, their ways of life, and their patterns of behavior.

Developing Spanish 2—42419233 This course is part of the continuing sequence of study begun in Spanish 1. The course offers students opportunities to expand their vocabulary and to improve the four communicative skills (reading, listening, writing, and speaking) and to increase their knowledge and understanding of the relationship of cultural practices, products, and perspectives of the Spanish- speaking world to those of their own culture.

Advanced Program Spanish 1—42419193 This course is designed for students planning to take the IB exam during their senior year. It follows the same curriculum as Beginning Spanish 1 but emphasizes developmental mastery of the four communicative skills (reading, listening, writing, and speaking) through the use of interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational assessments. Students will also expand cultural knowledge and understanding of the relationship of cultural products and practices of the Spanish-speaking world to those of their own culture.

Advanced Program Spanish 2—42419293 This course is part of the continuing sequence of study for students planning to take the IB exam during their senior year. The course offers students opportunities to expand their vocabulary and to improve the four communicative skills (reading, listening, writing, and speaking) and to increase their knowledge and understanding of the relationship of cultural practices, products, and perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world to those of their own culture.

Advanced Expanding Level Spanish 3—42419393 This course is designed for students who have completed Advanced Levels 1 and 2 but are not planning to take the IB HL exam during their senior year. It aims to continue the development of conversational ability; increase vocabulary skills; improve in reading and listening comprehension; develop ability in written composition on the subjects studied; increase knowledge of literature, art, and music in the countries studied; and review and build upon basic grammar principles taught in previous levels.

IB Spanish 4 Standard Level-62419473 All IB Diploma students are tested in a second language. These courses prepare these students through developing mastery of the four communicative skills (reading, listening, writing, and speaking) and increasing their knowledge and understanding of the relationship of cultural practices, products, and perspectives of the

Spanish-speaking world to those of their own culture. The principal goal of these courses is to enable students to use the language in a range of contexts and for many purposes.

IB Spanish 3 (HL)—42419363 and IB Spanish 4(HL)—42419473 All IB Diploma students are tested in a second language. These courses prepare these students through developing mastery of the four communicative skills (reading, listening, writing, and speaking) and increasing their knowledge and understanding of the relationship of cultural practices, products, and perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world to those of their own culture. The principal goal of these courses is to enable students to use the language in a range of contexts and for many purposes. In addition a study of two literary work written in Spanish will be required. Prerequisite: Adv. Spanish 3

Health and PE Advanced PE 2—48820013

Advanced PE 3—48830313 This course emphasizes physical fitness and refinement of skills, rules, techniques, and strategies for such team sports as soccer, field hockey, flag football, softball, basketball, and volleyball. Activities may vary according to the individual needs of the students.

Girls Fitness-48840313

Fitness and Weight Management is designed to encourage physical fitness and lifetime activity. The class includes student self-evaluation and individualized programs in strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and healthy body weight. Activities emphasized in the class are stretching, aerobic and rhythmical exercises, circuit training, and resistance training (weightlifting).

Foundations of Sport/Exercise—48840013

This course is a health class that promotes the benefits of physical health through weight lifting, nutritional education, and strength training. The class is designed to help students improve flexibility, strength, and endurance as well as develop lifelong fitness skills.

Health-48910111

The emphasis of this course is to teach students the ability to access, understand, appraise, apply and advocate for health information and services in order to maintain or enhance one's own health and the health of others. Many students complete this course online. If interested please contact your counselor.

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Humanities Theory of Knowledge Jr-48040973

Theory of Knowledge Sr. -68040973

IB Diploma candidates are required to take the Theory of Knowledge course in their junior year. This course is a key element in the educational philosophy of the IB. The purpose of the course is to stimulate critical reflection on the knowledge and experience of students both in and outside the classroom. It is meant to encourage students to acquire a critical awareness of what they and others know through analyzing concepts and arguments and the bases of value judgments. In effect, it is the mortar that holds the curriculum building blocks together. IB Diploma candidates are required to take the two-year Theory of Knowledge course in their junior and senior years. The junior year is dedicated to exploring the course's subject matter while the senior year is dedicated mostly to completing the required essay and presentation." Priority is given to full IB Diploma candidates. Humanities core content is embedded in the curriculum.

Mathematics Mathematics Concepts—42741013

This course further develops students’ Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 basic skills, including such topics as linear equations, inequalities, exponents, and systems of equations to prepare students to meet career- and college-readiness goals.

Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2

College Algebra—42740013

The course reviews and extends the concepts taught in Algebra 1 and Algebra 2, helping students acquire a solid foundation and preparing them for other courses, such as Calculus, Business Calculus, and Finite Mathematics. The course also helps prepare students for the SAT and ACT tests. Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2

IB Analysis and Approaches (SL)-62750273

IB Analysis and Approaches Jr. (HL)-

42740273

IB Analysis and Approaches Sr. (HL)-

42750273 This course is open to students who have taken Advanced Algebra 2 and/or College Algebra. This class has an emphasis on algebraic methods, developing strong skills in mathematical thinking, and real and abstract mathematical problem solving.

IB Applications and Interpretations (SL)-

62740273 This course is open to students who have taken Advanced Algebra 2 and/or College Algebra. This class has an emphasis on modelling and statistics. Students will develop strong skills in applying mathematics to the real-world, and real mathematical problem solving using technology.

Science Special Topics in Marine Biology—44140793

Special Topics in Marine Biology is intended for students who are interested in the field of marine biology. In this course the fundamentals of science, such as the scientific method and basic physical science, are used as a foundation for understanding marine biology. The main focus of the course is the ecology of the marine environment. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of marine ecosystems to human kind. Field trips will be taken to outstanding regional aquaria. Prerequisite: Biology

Honors Anatomy and Physiology—44140033

Anatomy and physiology deal with the structural and functional aspects of the human body’s nine systems and how each system is interconnected to each other. Extensive attention to detail will be paid to the learning of gross (large scale) structures, and all laboratory activities will focus on the physiology of the body system(s) being studied. Dissection of various organs is a major component of the class, along with several lab exams.

Advance Physics-44340493

Advance Program Physics 1 includes study of the laws of motion and forces the laws of conservation of energy, and the interactions of energy with matter. Laboratory techniques and their application in solving physical problems are key elements integrated into this course... Science, technology and societal issues are integrated throughout the course. This course is designed to lay the groundwork for IB Physics.

IB Physics (SL)—44340473

IB Physics covers such topics as measurement, mechanics, thermal physics, properties of matter, waves, electricity and magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. The course approaches physics as a combination of complementary activities—the understanding of the laws of physics, experimental skills, and the social and historical aspects of physics as an evolving body of knowledge about nature.

Prerequisite: 44340493 Adv. Physics

IB Chemistry (SL)-44240173

IB Chemistry is open to students who have taken Advanced Chemistry. Students learn the chemical principles that underpin both the physical environment and biological systems through the study of quantitative

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chemistry, periodicity, kinetics and other subjects. Throughout this course, students become aware of how scientists work and communicate with each other. Further, students enjoy multiple opportunities for scientific study and creative inquiry within a global context. Prerequisite: Adv. Chemistry

Health Sciences

Biomedical Sciences

Biomedical Science-45510443

Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bioinformatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. The course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and to lay the scientific foundation necessary for student success in the subsequent courses

Human Body Systems-45510343

Students will engage in the study of the processes, structures, and interactions of the human body systems. Important concepts in the course include: communication, transport of substances, locomotion, metabolic processes, defense, and protection. The central theme is how the body systems work together to maintain homeostasis and good health. Prerequisite: Biomedical Science

Allied Health

Emergency Procedures-45521142

This course will focus on potential emergency situations. It is designed to promote an understanding of standard precautions necessary for personal and professional health maintenance and infection control. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate the necessary skills in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and will be given the opportunity to take the completion examination as outlined by the sponsoring agency. .

Medical Terminology-45531141

Medical Terminology provides an intense study of the medical language used in all health career major areas. Students will learn correct pronunciation, spelling and application rules. Medical Terminology includes writing exercises, research and connections to medical science

Principles of Health Sciecne-45521043

Health Science Principles provides opportunities for students to become oriented and build a foundation for occupations and functions across health care fields. Students will acquire the specific knowledge and skills that health care workers must have in the field. Prerequisite: Emergency Procedures and Medical Terminology.

IB Junior Biology Higher Level—44130473 and IB

Senior Biology Higher Level—44140173

Higher Level IB Biology is a two-year course of study that emphasizes basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetic patterns of inheritance, plant form and function, evolution, ecology, animal physiology, and the international nature of science. An interdisciplinary group project helps students realize that one discipline is not isolated from another and that scientists can work together to discover solutions to a common problem. Laboratory work is emphasized through structured experiments, research papers, and design projects with cooperative learning as well as teacher-directed learning, thus offering the student a college-level biology experience. Students will sit for the Higher Level IB Biology exam in the spring of their senior year.

Social Studies Honors Global Issues—42240633 Global Issues emphasizes student examination of issues that have global significance. Critical-thinking, research, and critical-reading skills are used in community and international studies. Community resources, rather than a textbook, serve as the primary resource for the course.

African American History Reconstruction to Civil

Rights. -62240633

This class will allow students to examine significant events and people in African American history. Students will gain an in depth knowledge of key people and events from the end of slavery (Reconstruction) to the end of the Civil Rights Movement. Students will learn about the roles these individuals and events played in the fight for social justices and inequality. Topics covered include: Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. DuBois, Booker T. Washington, Reconstruction, Black Codes, Jim Crow Laws, Malcolm X, Freedom Rides, Little Rock 9 and Martin Luther King, Jr.

History of WWII-42243013 The purpose of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of World War II as a global event. The class will attempt to cover the war from an international perspective using all the major belligerents, Axis and Allied. The class will not hold a Allied-centric view of the war in that it explores the motives and decisions of the Axis powers. Beginning with the Treaty of Versailles

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and ending with the Cold War, the class will focus a great deal on the war’s causes and consequences. Throughout the course, students will address the issues of morality, e.g., rules of engagement, bombing of civilians, etc. Students will explore some of the decisions individual leaders took and their respective consequences. The class will specifically look at major battles as experienced by soldiers and how each battle affected the outcome of the war. Students will engage with primary sources, scholarly articles and reflections, as well as films, to analyze and evaluate the impact of war on soldiers and civilians. The course will end by looking at the profound impact the way in which the war ended and the subsequent years under the cloud of Cold War politics.

History of Rock and Roll—42241713 History of Rock and Roll traces the development of America’s most popular music genre from its origins in rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, and country music to the present. The course requires listening to recording, reading the primary text, viewing and critique of film in the genre, and suggested readings in books and periodicals.

Holocaust—42240813 The Holocaust and similar examples of man’s inhumanity to man will be the focus. Much of the course will concentrate on Hitler and Nazi Germany and the efforts to eliminate the Jews, along with other minorities. The course will include related readings, primary source videos, and class discussions. Speakers will include Holocaust experts and survivors and, hopefully, a spring visit to the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., will be included.

Psychology/ Sociology—42240031/42240232 What does it mean to “think sociologically,” and how does this differ from other ways of seeing the world around us? This question will be the context of our studies in this introduction to the scientific study of human society and social behavior. All areas of social life will be examined, including work, community, religion, schools, family, gender, race, class, stratification/ inequality, and crime/deviance. Theories and methods will be both studied and applied through project-based learning. This course will explore sociological ways of seeing the world, provide you with tools for understanding your own social position and the context in which you live, and

fuel your passion for a just, peaceful, and diverse society. It examines some of the established theories behind human behavior to gain a more complete understanding of why individuals and society perform the way they do. It examines the biological and social components of psychology and explores how different theories were developed based on the scientific method to explain human development and behavior.

AP Human Geography—42241363

The AP course in geography gives high-ability students the opportunity to earn college credit in geography while still in high school. More importantly, the content of an AP Geography course helps students develop critical-thinking skills through the understanding, application, and analysis of the fundamental concepts of geography. Through AP Human Geography, students are introduced to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth’s surface.

Students will employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to analyze human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice.

AP U .S . History—42230063

This course explores a feeling for the American character and the political, economic, and social conditions that produced that character. While all periods of U.S. history are covered, particular attention is given to the period from 1877 to the present. Emphasis is placed on the use of critical-thinking skills to evaluate key issues in U.S. history, and the student is expected to extend his or her readings beyond the textbook. The course also helps prepare students for the AP Exam in U.S. History. This course will meet Advance Program requirements. Prerequisite: 42240493 Government, Economics, Politics Adv .

AP European History—42241263

AP European History follows the College Board curriculum. This study of European history since 1450 introduces students to cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the modern world. The student develops an understanding of the principal themes in modern European history and develops the ability to analyze historical evidence and express historical understanding in writing.

AP Psychology—42240263

Driven by the College Board curriculum, this course is an in- depth investigation into the mind and human

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behavior. Using as our foundation the nationally acclaimed text Psychology by David Myers, this course takes students on a college-level journey into a deeper understating of ourselves and those around us. Units of study are covered in approximately a week and a half followed by extremely challenging tests. Structured as a highly independent experience, a calendar/syllabus

will guide students through their regularly scheduled text readings and note-taking, vocabulary assignments, and Free Response Question essays. Classes will consist primarily of demonstrations, experiments, self-investigations, discussions and debates, and a review of classic theories and research to help the students expand their grasp of their text work. A major emphasis will be placed on psychological experimentation methods and their ethical considerations. As preparation for the course, students will undertake a required summer assignment, which will include the creation of a poster on the early history of psychology.

IB Psychology (SL)-62240263

This course will introduce students to the various methods of psychological inquiry, with particular emphasis on research methodologies in empirical (scientific) psychology and will focus on the biological, the cognitive, and the sociocultural perspectives, known in IB as levels of analysis, of human behavior. The course will also devote some time to one additional topic of human behavior. Pre-requisite: Psychology/Sociology or AP Psychology

Vocal Music Ladies Ensemble1-48312213 Ladies Ensemble2-48322213 Ladies Ensemble3-48332213 Ladies Ensemble4-48342213 This soprano/alto choir is open to students who express an interest in learning to sing. The class will focus on the development of vocal production and choral techniques through singing choral literature of various styles and periods. The students understand that all extra rehearsals and performances are required in agreement with JCPS District Choral Curriculum.

Men’s Ensemble1-48312313 Men’s Ensemble2-48322313 Men’s Ensemble3-48332313 Men’s Ensembe4-48342313 This all male tenor/bass open to students who express an interest in learning to sing. The class will focus on the development of vocal production and choral techniques through singing choral literature of various styles and periods. The students understand that all extra rehearsals and performances are required in agreement with JCPS

District Choral Curriculum.

Bel Canto Choir 10—48322713 Bel Canto Choir 11—48332713 Bel Canto Choir 12—48342713 This soprano/alto choir is an audition-only choir. The class includes the development of more advanced choral techniques through the study and performance of choral literature of varying periods and styles. The students selected for this class understand that all extra rehearsals and performances are required in agreement with JCPS District guidelines.

Chamber Singers 10—48325013



This mixed choir is an audition-only choir. The class includes the development of more advanced choral techniques through the study and performance of choral literature of varying periods and styles. The students selected for this class understand that all extra rehearsals and performances are required in agreement with JCPS District guidelines.

AP Music Theory—48357163

This course is designed to integrate aspects of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, and form of music. It will include developing a student’s ability to recognize and describe basic materials and processes of a musical score. Instruction will concentrate on preparing the student to take the AP Music Theory Exam. Prerequisite: Previous music experience

Piano Instruction—48316133 This class is designed to give individuals basic skills on the piano. The class follows the JCPS guidelines for the piano class, including note and rhythm reading and basic music theory. The students in this class understand they must be focused and able to work independently as each moves at his or her own pace.

Instrumental Music Band 1—48310013

Band 2—48320013

Band 3—48330013

Band 4—48340013 This course develops individual and group technical skills on woodwind and brass instruments with emphasis placed on preparation and performance of intermediate band literature. Additional emphasis will be given on marching performance in the fall and concert performances in the spring. Numerous concerts and performances are required. All freshman woodwind and brass players should enroll in this course unless they have successfully auditioned into Symphonic Band. Percussion students should not enroll in this course.

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Percussion Ensemble 1—48310313



Percussion Ensemble 4—48340313 This course develops individual and group technical skills on percussion instruments. Additional emphasis will be on marching performance in the fall and concert performances in the spring. Numerous concerts and performances are required. Students will be required to have prior musical experience on their instrument. All percussion students should enroll in this course; this is the band course for percussion.

Jazz Band Ensemble—48310613 Jazz Band Ensemble—48320613 Jazz Band Ensemble—48330613 Jazz Band Ensemble—48340613 This course will focus on learning to recognize and perform America’s own music—jazz. Students will learn various jazz styles, jazz history, jazz forms, and jazz theory as well as improvisation techniques. This ensemble will perform at least five concerts a year. Students will be required to have prior musical experience on their instruments and audition with the director before admittance to this ensemble. Prerequisite: Audition

Symphonic Band 1—48310413




This course emphasizes individual and group technical skills on woodwind and brass instruments with emphasis placed on the preparation and performance of advanced band literature. Additional emphasis will be on marching performance in the fall and concert performances in the spring. Numerous concerts and performances are required. Students should have prior musical experience on their instrument to be in band unless approved by the director. Prerequisite: Audition

Orchestra Advanced String Orchestra 1—48313313 Advanced String Orchestra 2—48323313 Advanced String Orchestra 3—48333313 Advanced String Orchestra 4—48343313 This course develops individual and group skills with emphasis placed on preparation and performance of the most advanced of high school orchestra and chamber music literature. Attendance at concerts and competitions is a requirement. Prerequisite: Audition

Orchestra 1—48311013




This course develops the individual and group

skills required to transition to the most advanced level of high school orchestra performance. Attendance at concerts and competitions is a requirement.

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Course Numbers and Requirements

KEY

Recommendation Teacher/Administrative recommendation

IB Requirements IB coordinator and principal approval required; 3.0 overall GPA and 3.0 GPA in subject area required

GPA 2.5 GPA and C or better in the prior course in this subject

* A fee may be associated with courses in this subject.

Business and Technology

Course Number Course Grade Level Requirements 65016543 and 45090043 Financial Literacy/ Co-op 12 Must be on track to graduate and

meet all college ready benchmarks.

45016543 Financial Literacy 12

45245343 UPS Co-op 12 On track to graduate and counselor

approval

Media Arts

Course Number Course Grade Level Requirements

Graphic Design 47010043 Intro to Media Arts 9-10

47010743 2-D Media Design 10-11 Intro to Media Arts 47010843 Digital Imagining 11-12 2-D Media Arts 47010943 Advanced Production

Design 10-12

Cinematography and Video Production

67010743 Video Studio Fundamentals 10-12

Health Sciences

Allied Health


45531141/45521142 Medical Terminology/ Emergency Procedures

9-10

45521043 Principles of Health Science 10-11 Medical Term/Emer. Proc

Biomedical Sciences

45510443 Principles of Biomedical Sciences

10

45510343 Human Body Systems 11 Princ. of Biomed. Sci.

Engineering

Electrical Engineering

45318943 Engineering I 9-10 Algebra 1 45338943 Engineering II 10-11 Engineering I Electricity and Electronics 10-11 Engineering II

Aerospace Engineering

45310043 Intro to Aerospace Engineering

10-11 Engineering I

English

Course Number Course Grade Level Requirements 42310133 Honors Freshman English 9 42320133 Honors Sophomore English 10 42330133 Honors Junior English 11

42340133 Honors Senior English 12 42310193 Advance Program Freshman

English 9

42351163 AP English Language and Composition

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42330173 IB Junior English (HL) 11 IB requirements 42340173 IB Senior English (HL) 12 IB requirements & IB Jr.

English 42352163 AP English Literature and

Composition 12

English Electives

Course Number Course Grade Level Requirements 42320713 Yearbook Staff 10-12 Application and

Recommendation 42310713 Creative Writing 11-12 42351313 Speech and Debate 10-12 42244011/42244012 Philosophy 11-12 42336033 Film Studies 10-12

World Languages*

Course Number Course Grade Level Requirements 42414113 Beginning Arabic 1

42414233 Developing Arabic 2 Arabic 1 42414333 Expanding Arabic 3 Arabic 2 42406193 Beginning French 1 42406293 Developing French 2 French 1 42406393 Expanding French 3 French 2 42406473 IB French 4 (SL) IB requirements & recommendation

42407193 Beginning German 1 42407293 Developing German 2 German 1 42407393 Expanding German 3 German 2 42407473 IB German 4 (SL) IB requirements &

recommendation

42410133 Beginning Japanese 1 42410233 Developing Japanese 2 Japanese 1

42410393 Expanding Japanese 3 Japanese 2 42410473 IB Japanese 4 (SL) IB requirements and

recommendation 42419133 Beginning Spanish 1 42419233 Developing Spanish 2 Spanish 1 42419193 Advance Program Spanish 1 42419293 Advance Program Spanish 2 Spanish 1

42419393 Advance Program Spanish 3 Spanish 2 62419473 IB Spanish 4 (SL) IB requirements and

recommendation 42419363 IB Spanish 3 (HL) IB requirements and

recommendation 42419473 IB Spanish 4 (HL)

IB requirements and

recommendation

Health and PE

Course Number Course Grade Level Requirements 48810011 PE (0.5 credit) 9

48910111 Health (0.5 credit) 9

48840313 Girls Fitness 10-12

48840013 Weightlifting 10-12

48820013 PE2 10-12

48830313 PE3 11-12

Humanities

Course Number Course Grade Level Requirements 48040033 Honors History of the Arts 11-12 48040093 Advance History of the Arts 11-12 48040973 IB Theory of Knowledge 11 IB requirements and

enrolled in 3 or more IB classes

68040973 IB Theory of Knowledge 12 Jr. Theory of Knowledge

Mathematics


42710233 Honors Algebra 1 9

42710393 Advance Algebra 1 9 42720233 Honors Geometry 10 Algebra 1 42720293 Advance Geometry 9-10 Algebra 1 42730233 Honors Algebra 2 11 Algebra 1 and Geometry 42730293 Advance Algebra 2 10-11 Algebra 1 and Geometry 42740013 College Algebra 11-12 Recommendation

427440011/42740482 College Algebra Dual Credit 11-12 Recommendation 42741013 Mathematical Concepts 11-12 Recommendation 62740273 IB Applications and

Interpretations (SL) 11-12 IB requirements and

recommendation 62750273 IB Analysis and Approaches

(SL) 11-12 IB requirements and

recommendation 42740273 IB Jr. Analysis and

Approaches (HL) 11 IB requirements and

recommendation 42750273 IB Sr. Analysis and

Approaches (HL) 12 IB requirements and

recommendation

42750363 AP Calculus 12 Adv. Pre-Calculus

Science

Course Number Course Grade Level Requirements 64120133 Honors Biology 9 44230333 Honors Chemistry 10 44120133 Honors Biology 11 44340433 Honors Physics 11-12 44120193 Advance Program Biology 9 44230393 Adv. Program Chemistry 10

44340493 Advance Physics 10-12 B or better in Adv. Geometry or

Adv. Algebra 2

44340473 IB Physics (SL) 11-12 Advance Physics & IB requirements

44130473 IB Jr. Biology (HL) 11 IB requirements 44140033 IB Sr. Biology (HL) 12 IB Jr. Biology 44240173 IB Chemistry (SL) 11-12 IB requirements

Science Electives

Course Number Course Grade Level Requirements 44141013 Marine Biology 10-12 Biology 44140033 Honors Anatomy and

Physiology 12

Social Studies

Course Number Course Grade Level Requirements 42212033 Exploring Civics 9

42220133 Honors World History 10

42230033 Honors United States History 11-12

42241363 AP Human Geography 9 Freshman only

42220193 Advance World History 10

42241263 AP European History 10-12

42230063 AP United States History 11-12

42230273 IB Jr. History of the

Americas (HL)

11 IB requirements

42230373 IB Sr. History of the

Americas (HL)

12

Social Studies Electives

Course Number Course Grade Level Requirements 42240031/42240232 Psychology/Sociology 11-12

42240263 AP Psychology 11-12

62240263 IB Psychology (SL) 11-12

42240633 Honors Global Issues 10-12

42240813 Holocaust 11-12

42241713 History of Rock and Roll 11-12

42243013 History of WWII 11-12

62240633 African American History 9-12

General Electives

Course Number Course Grade Level Requirements 42300013 Study Skills 10-12

45000013 Student Assistant 12 Recommendation

49038013 Peer Tutor 10-12 Recommendation

69038013 Peer Tutor (of 9th graders) 10-12 Recommendation

62336033 IB Film (SL) 11-12

Visual Arts*

Course Number Course Grade Level Requirements 48110013 Art 1 9-12

48120013 Art 2 10-12 Art 1

48130013 Art 3 10-12 Art 2 and recommendation

48140013 Art 4 10-12 Art 3 and recommendation

48112213 Drawing and Painting 1 10-12 Art 1 and recommendation

48122213 Drawing and Painting 2 11-12 Drawing and Painting 1

48144263 AP Studio Art Drawing 12 Drawing and Painting 2

Performing Arts *


48510213 Theatre Arts 1 9-12

48520213 Theatre Arts 2 10-12 Recommendation

48530213 Theatre Arts 3 11-12 Recommendation

48540213 Theatre Arts 4 12 Recommendation

48510513 Stagecraft 10-12 Theatre 1 and

recommendation

48520513 Stagecraft 2 11-12 Stagecraft 1

48530513 Stagecraft 3 12 Stagecraft 2

Music*


48357163 AP Music Theory 11-12 May be offered on rotating

years based on enrollment

48316113 Piano Instruction 9-12

Vocal Music*

Course Number Course Grade Level Requirements 48312213 Ladies’ Ensemble 1 9 New and experienced singers

48322213 Ladies’ Ensemble 2 10 New and experienced singers



48312313 Men’s Ensemble 1 9 New and experienced singers




48322713 Bel Canto Choir 10 Audition required



48325013 Chamber Singers 10 Audition required



Band*

Course Number Course Grade Level Requirements 48310313 Percussion Ensemble 1 9

48320313 Percussion Ensemble 2 10



48310613 Jazz Band Ensemble 9 Audition required




48310413 Symphonic Band 1 9 Audition required




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48310013 Band 1 9

48320013 Band 2 10

48330013 Band 3 11

48340013 Band 4 12

Orchestra

Course Number Course Grade Level Requirements 48311013 Orchestra 9

48321013 Orchestra 10



48313313 Advanced String Orchestra 9




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