career pathways and course descriptions 2018-2019...courses should be based on the career pathway...

CAREER PATHWAYS

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

2018-2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Nondiscrimination Statement, Mission Statement, Assessment 3

Core Subject Requirements for All Students, Grading System 4

MNHHS Requirements for High School Graduation, Grade Level Credit Requirements, Trimester Scheduling, Scheduling Information

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Scheduling Information (Continued), Schedule Changes, Kentucky Pre College Curriculum, Pre College Curriculum Course Requirements

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Automatic Placement in AP/Pre AP Courses, Petition for Consideration for Placement 7

Honor Graduate Policy (Classes of 2019 and 2020) 8

Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Historian, and Top Twenty Policy (Class of 2021 and following) 9-10

What is AP?, Why Take AP?, and AP Courses Offered at MNHHS 11

KEES, Dual Credit, GSA, GSP 12

Career Pathway Overview 14

Agriculture Pathways 15

Arts and Humanities Pathways 16

Family and Consumer Science Pathways 17

Education and Fundamentals of Teaching Pathways 18

Human Services and Industrial Technology Pathways 19

Mathematics and Science and Naval Science Pathways 20

Public Service and World Language Pathways 21

Hopkins County Career and Technology Center Career Pathways 22-32

Agriculture Courses 34-35

Art Courses 35-36

Band Courses 36

Business and Marketing Courses 37

Career Course 37

Chorus Courses 37-38

Drivers Education Course 38

Engineering Course 38

English Courses 38-40

Family Consumer Science Courses 40-41

Fundamentals of Teaching Courses 41-42

Health/PE Courses 42

Health Science Courses 42

History and Appreciation Arts Survey Course 42

Math Courses 43-44

Music Course 44

Naval Science (NJROTC) Courses 45

Peer Tutoring Course 45

Science Courses 45-47

Social Studies Courses 47-48

Spanish Courses 49

Welding 50

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MADISONVILLE NORTH HOPKINS HIGH SCHOOL

BROWNING SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL JAMES MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

WEST HOPKINS SCHOOL Madisonville North Hopkins High School, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, holds a comprehensive state rating from the Kentucky Department of Education and membership in the College Entrance Examination Board. The school offers approximately 150 individual course choices. All courses comply with the Kentucky Department of Education regulations. All classes at Madisonville North Hopkins High School are open to both boys and girls. Programs do not, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap, exclude persons from participating in, deny persons the benefit of, or subject persons to discrimination in, any educational instruction or activity.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT

The Hopkins County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, or marital status in providing educational opportunities, activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (revised 1992), and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and provide, upon request by qualified disabled individuals, reasonable accommodations including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals with a disability an equal opportunity to participate. This Career Pathways & Course Descriptions Book represents the current policies and curriculum guidelines passed by the Madisonville North Hopkins High School Site Based Decision Making Council and are subject to change at any time by the council.

MADISONVILLE NORTH HOPKINS HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

The MNHHS community accepts the responsibility to achieve academic success in a safe, caring, supportive environment. Our focus is to inspire our students and influence their choices, so they may positively impact our world for a lifetime.

ASSESSMENT

The Kentucky Department of Education is transitioning to a new accountability system for the 2018-2019

school year. High school students will be expected to meet proficient or higher benchmarks on state

assessments in the areas of English-Language Arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and

writing. Students will also be expected to meet the state-determined benchmark or higher on college

readiness assessments. Because the proposed accountability model is not final, it has not been determined

at which grade levels the state assessments will occur.

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CORE SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS for ALL STUDENTS Below is the suggested placement of the core subject requirements.

Courses may be moved to another year with approval from the counselor.

Subject/Grade 9th

Grade 10th

Grade 11th

Grade 12th

Grade

ENGLISH English 1 or Pre AP English 1

English 2 or Pre AP English 2

English 3 or AP English Language

English 4 or AP English Literature

MATH Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

Algebra 1

Pre-AP Algebra

and Pre AP Geometry

HS Pre-Algebra

Geometry

Pre-AP Algebra 2

Geometry CS

Algebra 2

Pre AP

Pre-Calculus

Algebra 1 CS

^4

th Year Math

AP Calculus or AP Statistics

Algebra 2 CS

SCIENCE Option 1# Option 2

Biology or

Pre AP Biology

Biology

Chemistry/ESS or Pre AP Chemistry

Physical Science

Physics/ESS or

Pre AP/AP Physics

Earth Space Science

SOCIAL STUDIES Geography and Civics or

Pre AP Geography and Pre AP Civics

World History or AP World History

US History or AP US History

OTHER Health/PE *Fine Arts (alternate classes below, completed in grades 9-12)

ELECTIVES Career pathway elective credits

Career pathway elective credits



^ 4th Math requirement options include Pre-Calculus, Statistics, or Algebra 3. # Option 1 for science meets the Pre-College Curriculum requirements. *One credit in any Art, Band, or Choir class or History and Appreciation of Arts Survey will fulfill this requirement. The Pre-College Curriculum also requires two years of the same world language.

GRADING SYSTEM (AP GRADES ARE WEIGHTED)

Grading Scale Grade Points AP Grade Points

A=90-100 A=4.0 A=5.0

B=80-89 B=3.0 B=4.0

C=70-79 C=2.0 C=3.0

D=60-69 D=1.0 D=2.0

F=Below 60 F=0 F=0

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MNHHS REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

COURSE CREDITS English 4

Math 4

Science 3

Social Studies 3

Fine Arts 1

Health ½

Physical Education ½

Career Pathway Requirements 4

Electives (Academic and Career Interest standards based

learning experiences)

Varies Per Course

TOTAL CREDITS 27

GRADE LEVEL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS Sophomore

6 credits Junior

13 credits Senior

19.5 credits To Graduate

27 credits

4 credits must be English 1, Math, Biology, Geography, and Civics

4 credits must be English 2, Math,

Chemistry or Physical Science, and World

History

4 credits must be English 3, Math, Physics

or Earth Science, and US History

Complete 12 trimesters Earn credits in English 4 and

4th

year of Math

NOTE : Students who transfer to MNHHS will be exempt from the core content requirements to move onto the next grade level, but they will have to meet the total credit requirements for appropriate grade level placement.

TRIMESTER SCHEDULING

The 3 X 6 trimester schedule is a 6-period day. For each class, students will receive a progress report followed by a 12

week report card. They will earn either one- half credit for each class passed at the 12 week mark or one credit for full-

year courses. There are three trimesters in a school year. Each year, students meet with their counselors to choose

classes for the upcoming school year. Counselors will preselect students’ required classes based on their test scores.

Each student will then choose electives giving them a total of eighteen 12-week courses for the year. Courses vary as to

how many trimesters students are required to be in the class. Course numbers and course descriptions are in the

Course Description section beginning on page 24.

SCHEDULING INFORMATION

The following information will assist you in completing your schedule for next year. Please give careful

thought to your selection of courses.

♦ You and your parents are responsible for choosing courses designed to meet graduation requirements. If you do not complete a schedule by the deadline, your counselor will complete one for you. This eliminates the opportunity for you to choose your own classes, and therefore prevents you from changing the schedule made out for you.

♦ All underclassmen are required to take English, Math, Science, and Social Studies each year.

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SCHEDULING INFORMATION (CONTINUED) ♦ If you fail a required course in the first or second trimester with less than a 50% average, your counselor

may change your schedule to repeat that course in the next trimester. If you fail a core course in the third trimester, you must have at least a 50% average to make up that course in ESS Summer School; otherwise you will have to wait until next year to retake the course. This could affect your class standing and graduation year.

♦ Remember that you are choosing classes for the whole year, so please select carefully. Requests to change your schedule may not be honored after a trimester begins.

♦ While certain courses are required, there are many elective courses from which to choose. The choice of courses should be based on the career pathway selected as well as career goals, interests, and prior grades.

♦ Courses must be chosen from those listed for the grade in which the student is enrolled. ♦ Each student must select 18 courses per year. Combinations of 1-, 2- or 3-trimester courses will be selected

to meet this total. ♦ Band and any 3 trimester AP classes must be taken all 3 trimesters. Please read the course selection guide

carefully and see your counselor if you have any questions.

SCHEDULE CHANGES A student may not drop classes without the permission of a parent/guardian and guidance counselor. Students who desire a schedule change must pick up a schedule change request form from the guidance office. All schedule change requests (for year-long and 1

st trimester courses) must be submitted to the counselor five days after the start of school.

After that time, changes will be made by the counselor for the following reasons only: ● Inappropriate academic placement ● Improper grade level placement ● Course completed in summer school ● Placement in a credit recovery class ● At the discretion of the principal or counselor

Students who receive Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) may have their schedules adjusted during their annual review meetings based on the needs indicated in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

KENTUCKY PRE COLLEGE CURRICULUM

The Kentucky Council on Post-Secondary Education is responsible for setting the minimum pre-college requirements for admission to Kentucky's public universities. Students who will enter one of the universities will be required to have completed high school, the Pre-College Curriculum, and the ACT or SAT examination. Students entering community colleges or technical schools must meet the pre-college curriculum, meet certain score requirements to enter into programs, or take developmental courses to meet requirements.

PRE COLLEGE CURRICULUM COURSE REQUIREMENTS

SUBJECT NUMBER OF UNITS COURSES

English 4 units English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4

Mathematics 3 units Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2

Science 3 units Life Science, Chemistry/ESS and Physics/ESS

Social Studies 3 units Civics/Geography, World History, and U.S. History

Health/PE 1 credit Health, PE

Fine Arts 1 credit History & Appreciation of Arts Survey, Band, Chorus

Foreign Language (Nonnative) 2 credits Spanish

Electives 5 credits (3 rigorous) Computer Literacy Course (Digital Literacy) strongly

recommended; 4 of these electives must be part of the career pathway

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AUTOMATIC PLACEMENT IN AP/PRE-AP COURSES

Students who have a qualifying ACT, PSAT, or CERT score will automatically be placed in AP and/or Pre-AP courses. Parents of students meeting the criteria who wish to have their child enrolled in a core course other than AP or Pre-AP must submit a Request to Enroll in a core course other than AP/Pre-AP form.

ENGLISH

COURSE Fall English/Reading CERT Score

ACT Score

Pre AP English 1 19 or higher 23 or higher

Pre AP English 2 21 or higher 24 or higher

AP English Language 24 or higher 24 or higher, qualifying PSAT score

AP English Literature 26 or higher 26 or higher, qualifying PSAT score

MATH

Students and Parents must sign an AP Math Agreement Form Students choosing Pre-AP Geometry, as a freshman, MUST follow

the Pre-AP/AP Math Curriculum.

COURSE Fall Math/Science CERT Score

ACT Score

Pre AP Algebra 1, Geometry A, B 19 or higher

Pre AP Algebra 2

Pre AP Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus or AP Statistics

SOCIAL STUDIES

COURSE Fall English/Reading CERT Score

ACT Score

Pre AP Civics and Geography 20 or higher 23 or higher

AP World History 22 or higher 24 or higher

AP US History 24 or higher 26 or higher

SCIENCE

COURSE Fall Math/Science CERT Score

ACT Score

Pre AP Life Science/Biology 20 or higher 23 or higher

Pre AP Chemistry 22 or higher 25 or higher

AP Physics 23 or higher 24 or higher

PETITION FOR CONSIDERATION FOR PLACEMENT IN AP AND/OR PRE-AP COURSES

Parents of students who do not meet the automatic enrollment criteria may request for student placement

in Pre-AP and/or AP courses. Parents should complete the Petition for Consideration Form and return it to

the guidance office. Parents of students wanting to drop to a lower level than AP or Pre-AP should

complete the Petition for Consideration Form and return it to the guidance office.

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HONOR GRADUATE POLICY (Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Historian)

Classes of 2019 and 2020

Criteria for Valedictorian:

● Student must obtain a grade of “A” in all courses taken. ● A minimum of 8 AP courses must be completed with a grade of ‘A’ obtained. Of the minimum 8,

the following courses, which replace core graduation requirements, are mandatory: AP World History, AP English Language, AP US History, AP English Literature, and AP Calculus or AP Statistics.

● If the senior class does not have a member completing 8 AP and all “A’s”, the min. requirement will be reduced by one AP course until a candidate is found.

● Class rank will be determined by weighted grades for purposes of college reporting. Criteria for Salutatorian:

● Student must obtain a grade of “A” in all courses taken. ● A minimum of 7 AP courses must be completed with a grade of ‘A’ obtained. Of the minimum 7,


● If the senior class does not have a member completing 7 AP and all “A’s”, the min. requirement will be reduced by one AP course until a candidate is found.

Criteria for Historian: ● Student must obtain a grade of “A” in all courses taken. ● A minimum of 6 AP courses must be completed with a grade of ‘A’ obtained. Of the minimum 6,


If the senior class does not have a member completing 7 AP and all “A’s”, the min. requirement will be reduced by one AP course until a candidate is found. No courses taken outside of MNHHS will be considered in valedictorian ranking. (Examples: Kentucky Virtual Schools, Online courses, etc.) Independent study courses that give a student more credits than the normal amount of credits per year will not be considered in the valedictorian calculation. All students must take a full schedule each year. A student with any no credit courses will not be considered for valedictorian. These guidelines are set forth for school ceremonial purposes; class rank will continue to be determined on both a weighted and non-weighted basis for college reporting purposes. * If the above AP and all A’s requirements are not met by any students, the overall weighted GPA will determine Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Historian. **Students attending the Gatton Academy, Asbury, etc. will be recognized at Awards Night and in the Graduation Program.

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Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Historian, and Top Twenty Policy Class of 2021 and Following

Valedictorians, salutatorians, historians, and the remaining top twenty honor graduates will be selected using the following points-based system. Only the valedictorian(s), salutatorian(s), and historian(s) will speak at the graduation ceremony. Valedictorians, salutatorians, historians, and the remaining top twenty honor graduates must also adhere to the following during their high school career:

Core AP Courses: Students must take core AP courses: AP World History, AP

English Language, AP US History, AP Physics, AP English Literature, and AP Math

(Statistics or Calculus)

Good Behavior: No major disciplinary infractions.

Academic Honesty Policy: Violation disqualifies a candidate.

Respectable Attendance: Must maintain 95% or higher attendance.

No courses taken outside of MNHHS will be considered in valedictorian ranking. (Examples: Kentucky Virtual Schools, Online courses, etc.). Independent study courses that give a student more credits than the normal amount of credits per year will not be considered in the valedictorian calculation. All students must take a full schedule each year. A student with any no credit courses will not be considered for valedictorian. These guidelines are set forth for school ceremonial purposes; class rank will continue to be determined on both a weighted and non-weighted basis for college reporting purposes. Students attending the Gatton Academy, Asbury, etc. will not qualify for valedictorian. These students will be recognized at Awards Night and in the Graduation Program.

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Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Historian, and Top Twenty Policy (Continued)

Class of 2021 and Following

GPA and points awarded, according to weighted scale.

GPA Points Possible

Points

Earned

GPA Points

Possible

Points

Earned

4.5 35 3.7-3.8 27

4.4-4.5 34 3.6-3.7 26

4.3-4.4 33 3.5-3.6 25

4.2-4.3 32 3.4-3.5 24

4.1-4.2 31 3.3-3.4 23

4.0-4.1 30 3.2-3.3 22

3.9-4.0 29 3.1-3.2 21

3.8-3.9 28 3.0-3.1 20

ACT or SAT Score: Student uses highest score.

ACT SAT Points Possible

Points Earned

35-36 1560+ 20

34 1510+ 19

33 1460+ 18

32 1410+ 17

31 1360+ 16

30 1310+ 15

29 1260+ 14

28 1210+ 13

27 1160+ 12

26 1110+ 11

25 1060+ 10

24 1010+ 9

23 960+ 8

22 910+ 7

21 860+ 6

20 810+ 5

TOTAL:_________

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WHAT IS AP?

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP®) enables willing and academically

prepared students to pursue college-level studies — with the opportunity to earn college credit,

advanced placement or both — while still in high school. AP Exams are given each year in May. A

score of 3 or higher on an AP Exam can typically earn students college credit and/or placement

into advanced courses in college.

WHY TAKE AP?

AP Students:

➢ Are more likely to go to college. ➢ Have a better chance to earn KEES money:

● GPA Bonus—AP course grades are weighted when KEES awards are figured; ● ACT Bonus —AP courses are shown to increase ACT scores. ● AP Supplement—Students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch: Qualifying

Scores on any AP exams result in a KEES bonus of $200 for a score of 3, $250 for a 4, and $300 for a 5.

➢ Are more likely to keep their KEES awards in college because AP students are shown to earn higher college GPAs, which are required to maintain KEES eligibility.

➢ Increase college admission eligibility because AP courses have been shown to help increase ACT test scores. Moreover, 93% of College Admissions Officers say AP course experience is helpful when evaluating a candidate for admission.

➢ Reduce college expenses because colleges may award college credit for AP qualifying scores, which will save on tuition, books, and living expenses.

➢ Who earn college credit by one or more AP qualifying scores consistently outperform non-AP students in college.

➢ Have shown higher four-year college graduation rates than similar non-AP students. ➢ Who earn an AP scores of 3, 4 or 5 have been shown to be more likely to graduate from

college, particularly for African-American, Hispanic and low-income students.

AP COURSES OFFERED AT MNHHS AP Biology (Grades 10-12) AP Psychology (Grades 10-12) AP Calculus AB (Grade 12) AP Spanish Language (Grades 11-12)

AP Chemistry (Grades 11-12) AP Spanish Literature (Grade 12) AP English Language (Grade 11) AP Statistics (Grades 10-12) AP English Literature (Grade 12) AP United States Government (Grades 11-12)

AP Environmental Science (Grades 10-12) AP United States History (Grade 11) AP Human Geography (Grades 11-12) AP World History (Grade 10)

AP Physics (Grades 11-12)

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KENTUCKY EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP (KEES)

Every year that students attend a certified Kentucky high school and earn at least a 2.5 GPA, a KEES award

ranging from $125 (for a 2.5 GPA) to $500 (for a 4.0 GPA) is earned. If a student earned a 4.0 GPA during all

four years of high school, he/she will have earned $2,000 for college in Kentucky. This amount is renewable

each academic year of college if a student earns a 2.5 GPA. Students may also earn bonus money ranging

from $36 (for a 15 on the ACT or 710 on the SAT) to $500 (for an ACT of 28 or higher or SAT of 1240 or

higher). For more information, please visit www.kheaa.com.

DUAL CREDIT

Dual credit courses are ones where junior and senior students earn high school and college credit simultaneously. Guidelines for dual credit include a student must enroll as a KCTCS student in the course in which they wish to receive credit. Current tuition is roughly 1/3 of the cost of regular tuition. Currently, unless a student is participating in either the KCTCS Junior Scholarship or the KY Dual Credit Scholarship for senior students, they must pay tuition (roughly 1/3 of the cost of regular tuition.) Information regarding the Dual Credit Scholarship is available at https://madisonville.kctcs.edu/academics/dual_credit/dc_scholarships.aspx.

GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

The Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) is a program created to provide intense development in the arts area of the participant’s choice. GSA is a summer residential program held for three weeks on the University of Transylvania campus in Lexington, Kentucky. During the three weeks over 200 of participants are guided by a faculty of professional artists/educators in nine different arts disciplines: Architecture, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre, Instrumental Music, New Media, Visual Art, and Vocal Music. Grade point average is not a factor in the selection/audition process, and the program is open to all Kentucky sophomores and juniors. For additional information, go to http://www.kentuckygsa.org/ .

GOVERNOR’S SCHOLAR PROGRAM

The Governor’s Scholar Program is a challenging five-week residential program at a Kentucky college for outstanding Kentucky students completing their junior year in high school. Students must apply and be selected by the district selection committee to be considered for admission. They attend free of charge and are responsible for personal expenses only. There are no grades or credits given through participation in the program. To be considered for the program, students must complete and submit the Student Nomination Packet to their guidance counselor. For more information regarding the Governor’s Scholars Program, please go to http://gsp.ky.gov/.

http://www.kheaa.com/

https://madisonville.kctcs.edu/academics/dual_credit/dc_scholarships.aspx

http://www.kentuckygsa.org/

http://gsp.ky.gov/

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CAREER PATHWAYS

SECTION

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CAREER PATHWAY OVERVIEW

What is a Career Pathway? Following a Career Pathway provides a focus and a road map for students as they select their courses and explore their chosen career area. Since students’ career goals change, they may also change their career pathway if needed or follow more than one pathway. Career Pathways are made up of clusters of occupations/careers that are grouped together because they have common characteristics and job duties. All pathways include a variety of occupations that require different levels of education and training. What Career Pathways does MNHHS offer? MNHHS offers the following Career Pathways: Agriculture, Arts & Humanities, Family/Consumer Science, Education, Fundamentals of Teaching, Human Services, Industrial Technology/Welding, Naval Science, Public Services, Mathematics/Science, and World Language. There are additional pathways offered at the Hopkins County Career and Technology Center. What is a Career Major? Within each Career Pathway, there are certain majors so that students can narrow their focus and course selection even further in relation to their career goals. For example, within the agriculture career pathway, there are three career majors: horticulture, animal science, and agriculture power systems. How many Career Pathways offer courses in which students may earn college credit? Students may earn college credit in certain elective courses at MNHHS. Also, there are dual credit opportunities at the Hopkins County Career and Technology Center. See page 12 for additional information. What is an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and how does it relate to Career Pathways and Career Majors? An ILP is a four-year curricular plan that emphasizes academic and career development for students. The completed ILP is a Kentucky Department of Education requirement for graduation. Because career pathways and career majors guide your course selection, they are also used in the ILP to begin your career development. What is a Career and Technical Certificate of Achievement? Students may earn this certificate if they complete four credits in a career major area of study.

What is a Kentucky Skill Standards Certificate? Students who have completed at least three credits in a career major may take the Kentucky Skill Standards Assessment in the spring each school year. Students who receive a passing score on this assessment have met the state or national standards that industry professionals deem important for that area.

CAREER PATHWAY PROCESS STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR PATHWAY Choosing a Career Pathway for high school gives you a focused set of courses that prepare you for your post-secondary career plans and helps you explore possible career areas. Career Pathways are not meant to limit your choices but to expand your possibilities and experiences. In this section, you will find descriptions of the Career Pathways offered at Madisonville North Hopkins High School. Find the pathway that fits what you like to do. STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR COURSES Course selection relates to the specific choices, requirements, and electives to put your Career Pathway and ILP together. The pathways outlined on the following pages will help you plan the high school experience that will prepare you for your desired career.

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Agriculture Pathways

For the specific pathway, choose a total of 4 credits. A minimum of three (3) must be from core classes.

Principles of Agriculture A and B are prerequisites for all other courses.

Agriculture Power/Structure/Technical Systems

Course Name Credit Grade Level

Prin of Agriscience A, B

½ per course 9-10

Agriscience A, B ½ per course 9-10

Ag Construction Skills A, B ½ per course 10-12

Sm Power Equipment A, B ½ per course 10-12

Ag Employability Skills A, B ½ per course 11-12

Animal Science Systems


Prin of Agriscience A, B ½ per course 9-10


Animal Science A, B ½ per course 10-12

Veterinary Science A, B ½ per course 10-12


Advanced Animal Science (MSU)

½ credit 11-12

Horticulture/Plant Science Systems


Prin of Agriscience A, B ½ per course 9-10


Introduction to Greenhouse and Crop Production A, B

½ per course 10-12

Greenhouse Tech A, B ½ per course 10-12


Intro to Plant and Soil Science (MSU)

½ credit 11-12

Students who have completed at least three credits in a career major will take the Kentucky Skill

Standards Assessment. Students who receive a passing score on this assessment have met the state

or national standards that industry professionals deem important in the area.

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Arts and Humanities Pathways For the specific pathway, choose a total of 4 credits. A minimum of three (3) must be from core classes.

Instrumental Music

Core Classes Credit Grade Level *General Band 1 credit 9-12

Instrumental Ensemble A, B ½ per course 9-12

Jazz Ensemble A, B ½ per course 9-12

Music Appreciation A ½ credit 9-12

*These courses, except for Music Appreciation, can be completed up to 4 credits.

Vocal Music

Core Classes Credit Grade Level *Chorus A, B, C ½ per course 9-12

*Vocal Ensemble A 1 credit 9-12

*These courses can be completed up to 4 credits.

Electives

Music Appreciation ½ credit 9-12

*These courses, except for Music Appreciation, can be completed up to 4 credits.

Visual Arts Core Classes Credit Grade Level

Drawing ½ credit 9-12 Painting ½ credit 9-12

Ceramics/Pottery ½ credit 9-12 Advanced Commercial Art ½ credit 9-12

Printmaking ½ credit 9-12 Sculpture ½ credit 9-12

Art Portfolio ½ credit 11-12

History and Appreciation of Arts Survey A, B

½ per course 9-12

AP Studio Art ½ credit 11-12

Electives

Yearbook ½ credit 9-12

*Multimedia Publishing 1 credit 11-12

*Web Design 1 credit 10-12

*Multimedia Publishing and Web Page Design, which are offered at the Career and Technology

Center, have a prerequisite of Digital Literacy A and B.

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Family and Consumer Science Pathways For the specific pathway, choose a total of 4 credits. A minimum of three (3) must be from core classes.

FACS Essentials A and B are prerequisites for all other courses.

Consumer and Family Management


Students must complete 1 credit of:

FACS Essentials A, B ½ per course 9-10

Students must complete 3 credits from the following:

Money Skills A, B ½ per course 10-12

Foods and Nutrition A, B

½ per course 10-12

Parenting ½ credit 10-12

Middle to Late Lifespan Development

½ credit 10-12

Relationships A ½ credit 11-12

Culinary and Food Services


Students must complete 1 credit of:

FACS Essentials A, B ½ per course 9-10

Student must complete 3 credits from the following:

Foods and Nutrition A, B ½ per course 10-12

Culinary I A, B ½ per course 11-12

Culinary II A, B 1 credit 11-12

Student may choose to also take:

Co-Op: Culinary Arts 1-3 credits 12

Internship: Culinary Arts

1-3 credits 12

Students who have completed at least three credits in a career major will take the Kentucky Skill

Standards Assessment. Students who receive a passing score on this assessment have met the state

or national standards that industry professionals deem important in the area.

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Education Choose one of the following career majors:

Elementary Education or Middle/High School Education For the specific pathway, choose a total of 4 credits.

Elementary Course Credits Grade Level

Digital Literacy A, B ½ per course 9-12


Relationships ½ credit 10-12

Principles of Teaching A, B, C ½ per course (up to 1 ½)

11-12

ELECTIVES Psychology A, B ½ per course 9-12

Sociology ½ credit 10-12

Middle/High School

Course Credits Grade Level Digital Literacy A, B ½ per course 9-12

Relationships ½ credit 10-12

Psychology A, B ½ per course 9-12


Principles of Teaching A, B, C ½ per course (up to 1 ½)

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ELECTIVES Courses related to subject areas that students plan to teach.

Fundamentals of Teaching Pathway Course Name Credit Grade Level

Students must complete 1 credit from the following:

FACS Essentials A, B ½ credit per course 9-10

Relationships A ½ credit 10-12

Student must complete 3 credits from the following:

Middle to Late Lifespan Development

½ credit 10-12

Principles of Teaching A, B, C Minimum of 2.5 credits 11-12

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Human Services Pathway


Core Course Credit Grade Level

Core Classes FACS Essentials A, B ½ per course 9-10


AP Psychology 1 credit 10-12

AP Statistics 1 credit 10-12

Relationships A, B ½ per course 10-12


Peer Tutoring A, B ½ per course 11-12

Electives (at least 1 credit)


AP Government 1 credit 11-12

Law and Justice ½ credit 9-12

Statistics ½ credit 12

Prin of Health Science A, B ½ per course 9-12

Advanced Leadership A, B ½ per course 11-12

Industrial Technology Pathway


Ag Construction Skills A, B ½ per course 10-12

Welding Technology (MCC) 3 12

Note: Ag Construction Skills is a course offered through the agriculture department. Principles of Agriculture A and B must be completed before taking Ag Construction Skills.

Students who have completed at least three credits in a career major will take the Kentucky Skill Standards

Assessment. Students who receive a passing score on this assessment have met the state or national standards that industry professionals deem important for that area.

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Mathematics and Science Pathway



Core classes Digital Literacy A, B ½ per course 9-10

AP Calculus 1 credit 12

AP Statistics 1 credit 10-12

AP Environmental Science 1 credit 10-12

AP Chemistry 1 credit 11-12

AP Biology 1 credit 10-12

Forensics ½ credit 10-12

Electives Anatomy A, B ½ per course 11-12

Statistics 1 credit 12

Intro to Engineering Design A, B ½ per course 9-12

Animal Science A, B ½ per course 10-12

Medical Terminology ½ credit 10-12



Naval Science (JROTC) Pathway Naval Science: A program that introduces students to the theory and practice of naval science, life in the U.S. Navy and prepares them for cadet status (Junior ROTC or JROTC) or for service as commissioned reserve or active duty officers (senior NROTC or ROTC). Programs are offered as adjuncts to regular high school instructional programs.


Students must complete 3 credits from the following core classes: NJROTC 1 1 credit 9

NJROTC 2 1 credit 10



*Cadets must start with Naval Science 1 and move through the list of Naval Science courses sequentially. Note: There is a three year and also a four year certificate available. To earn the three year certificate, you must accumulate three credits from the below classes plus meet the necessary assessment scores on the appropriate standardized test. To earn the four year certificate, you must earn an additional credit and meet the necessary assessment scores on the appropriate standardized test.

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Public Service Pathway For the specific pathway, choose a total of 4 credits. A minimum of three (3) must be from core classes.

Core Classes Credit Grade Level

Core Classes

Forensics ½ credit 10-12



Digital Literacy A, B ½ per course 9-10


Naval Science 1 Naval Science 2 Naval Science 3 Naval Science 4

1 credit per course 1 (9th

Grade) 2 (10

th Grade)

3 (11th

Grade) 4 (12

th Grade)

Electives (1 credit)

AP Human Geography 1 credit 11-12


*Advanced Leadership A, B ½ per course 11-12

Public Speaking ½ credit 9-12

*Advanced Leadership requires prior approval from instructor and principal

World Language Pathway For the specific pathway, choose a total of 4 credits. A minimum of three (3) must be from core classes.


Core Classes Spanish 1A, 1B ½ per course 9-12

Spanish 2A, 2B or Pre AP Spanish 2

½ per course

10-12

Pre AP Spanish 3A, 3B ½ per course 10-12

AP Spanish Language

AP Spanish Literature

1 credit

1 credit

11-12

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Student must complete 1 credit from the following: Psychology A, B ½ per course 9-12



AP Geography 1 credit 11-12

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HOPKINS COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Career Pathways 2018-2019

Business & Marketing

E-Commerce Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism Management Entrepreneurship

Marketing

Engineering & Technology Civil Engineering

Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering Automotive Engineering

Health Science

Allied Health Dental Assisting

Emergency Medical Technician EKG Technician

Pre Nursing Phlebotomy Technician Pharmacy Technician

Manufacturing Technology Integrated Manufacturing

Electrical Technician

Information Technology

Computer Science Digital Design and Game Development

Network Administration

Transportation Education Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair

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HOPKINS COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER PATHWAYS

Course descriptions for CTC courses will be provided in the CTC Course Description booklet.

HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL, TOURISM, and RECREATION PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: The Hospitality, Travel, Tourism & Recreation career pathway prepares individuals to provide services in the hospitality and leisure fields. Includes instruction in hospitality operations, customer sales, marketing techniques, and assistance operations and techniques, basic office management, retail sports, recreation equipment and food and beverage.

Complete (3) THREE CREDITS from the following: _____ 080716 Principles of Marketing*** _____ 080717 Advanced Marketing _____ 080911 Travel & Tourism Marketing

Complete (1) ONE CREDIT from the following: _____ 080310 Entrepreneurship _____ 200441 Foods & Nutrition (in the FCS Department)*** _____ 200113 FACS (in the FCS Department) (1 credit) *** _____ 080707 Marketing Education Co-op (1 – 3 credits)

OR _____ 080708 Marketing Education Internship (1 credit)

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Airline Customer Service Agent Amusement and Recreation Attendant Tour Guide Bed and Breakfast Proprietor Caterer Concierge Event Planner Travel Agent Restaurant/Hotel Manager Recreation Director Sales Representative Hotel Desk Clerk

MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: A program that generally prepares individuals to perform development, marketing and management functions associated with owning and operating a business

Complete (3) THREE CREDITS in the following: _____ 080716 Principles of Marketing*** OR _____ 060111 Business Principles*** _____ 060411 Business Management _____ 080310 Entrepreneurship

Complete (1) ONE CREDIT from the following:

_____ 060112 Digital Literacy*** _____ 080317 Business Economics _____ 060122 Accounting and Finance Foundations _____ 060170 Financial Literacy _____ 060107 Business Education Co-op (1 – 3 credits) _____ 060108 Business Education Internship (1 credit) _____ 080707 Marketing Education Co-op (1 – 3 credits) _____ 080708 Marketing Education Internship (1 credit)

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Association Manager Bed and Breakfast Proprietor Entrepreneur Event Planner

Hotel Manager Insurance Agent Property Manager Insurance Claims Adjuster

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E-COMMERCE PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: This pathway focuses on the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of commercial messages in various media intended to promote and sell products, services, and brands; and that prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, technicians, and managers. Includes instruction in advertising theory, marketing strategy, advertising design and production methods, campaign methods and techniques, media management, related principles of business management, and applicable technical and equipment skills Complete (2-3) TWO-THREE CREDITS from the following:

_____ 060112 Digital Literacy*** _____ 080716 Principles of Marketing*** _____ 081511 Advertising & Promotions _____ 060751 Multimedia Publishing _____ 060199 Web Page Design

Complete (1-2) ONE-TWO CREDITS from the following: _____ 080310 Entrepreneurship _____ 080717 Advanced Marketing _____ 060111 Business Principles & Applications***

_____ 060761 Advanced Multimedia Publishing _____ 080707 Marketing Education Co-op (1 – 3 credits) OR _____ 080708 Marketing Education Internship (1 credit) _____ 060107 Business Education Co-op (1 – 3 credits) OR _____ 060108 Business Education Internship (1 credit)

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Communication Specialist E-Business Consultant Economic Development Officer Media Buyer Retail Buyer Retail Salesperson Sales Representative Web Developer

MARKETING PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets. Complete (2) TWO CREDITS from the following:

_____ 080716 Principles of Marketing*** _____ 080717 Advanced Marketing

Complete (2) TWO CREDITS from the following: _____ 081511 Advertising & Promotions _____ 060112 Digital Literacy*** _____ 080310 Entrepreneurship _____ 080911 Travel & Tourism Marketing

_____ 060122 Accounting & Finance Foundations OR _____ 060170 Financial Literacy _____ 080707 Marketing Education Co-op (1 – 3 credit) OR _____ 080708 Marketing Education Internship (1 credit)

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Advertising Account Executive Convenience Store Purchaser Customer Service

Representative Fashion Retailer Public Relations Specialist

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ALLIED HEALTH PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health sciences occupations that prepares individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the allied health area. Includes instruction in the basic sciences, research and clinical procedures, and aspects of the subject matter related to various health occupations.

Complete (3) THREE CREDITS from the following:

_____ 170111 Principles of Health Science _____ 170141 Emergency Procedures _____ 170131 Medical Terminology _____ 170501 Allied Health Core


_____ 302631 Anatomy (1 Science credit) *** OR _____ 170167 Body Structures *** _____ 170169 Medical Math/Dosage*** _____ 170550 Internship: Allied Health

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Doctor Nurse Pharmacist Therapist Psychologist Radiologist Surgeon Veterinarian

DENTAL ASSISTING PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice.


_____ 170111 Principles of Health Science _____ 170141 Emergency Procedures _____ 170131 Medical Terminology _____ 170552 Internship: Dental Assistant


_____ 170501 Allied Health Core Skills _____ 170169 Medical Math*** _____302631 Anatomy (Science course 1 credit) *** OR _____ 170167 Body Structures***

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Dentist Dental Assistant Dental Lab Tech

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EKG TECHNICIAN PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and nurses, to administer EKG and ECG diagnostic examinations and report results to the treatment team. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology, the cardiovascular system, medical terminology, cardiovascular medications and effects, patient care, EKG and ECG administration, equipment operation and maintenance, interpretation of cardiac rhythm, patient record management, and professional standards and ethics.


_____ 170111 Principles of Health Science _____ 170141 Emergency Procedures _____ 170131 Medical Terminology _____ 170555 EKG Technician

Complete (1) ONE CREDIT from the following: _____ 302631 Anatomy (Science course) *** OR _____ 170167 Body Structures *** _____ 170169 Medical Math***

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Medical Assistant Medical Lab Tech

Nurse Radiologist

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHINICIAN PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Includes instruction in basic, intermediate, and advanced EMT procedures; emergency surgical procedures; medical triage; rescue operations; crisis scene management and personnel supervision; equipment operation and maintenance; patient stabilization, monitoring, and care; drug administration; identification and preliminary diagnosis of diseases and injuries; communication and computer operations; basic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and toxicology; and professional standards and regulations.

Complete (4) FOUR CREDITS from the following:

_____ 170111 Principles of Health Science _____ 170141 Emergency Procedures _____ 170131 Medical Terminology _____ 461023 EMS Training _____ 461022 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Paramedic

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PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: This pathway prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and other health care professionals, to draw blood samples from patients using a variety of intrusive procedures. Includes instruction in basic vascular anatomy and physiology, blood physiology, skin puncture techniques, venipuncture, venous specimen collection and handling, safety and sanitation procedures, and applicable standards and regulations.


_____ 170111 Principles of Health Science _____ 170141 Emergency Procedures _____ 170131 Medical Terminology _____ 170567 Medical Laboratory Aide (Phlebotomist)


_____ 170501 Allied Health Core Skills _____ 302631 Anatomy (1 Science Credit) *** OR _____170167 Body Structures*** _____ 170169 Medical Math/Dosage***

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Medical Lab Tech Phlebotomist

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: This pathway prepares individuals, under the supervision of pharmacists, to prepare medications, provide medications and related assistance to patients, and manage Pharmacy clinical and business operations. Includes instruction in medical and pharmaceutical terminology, principles of pharmacology and pharmaceutics, drug identification, pharmacy laboratory procedures, prescription interpretation, patient communication and education, safety procedures, record-keeping, measurement and testing techniques, pharmacy business operations, prescription preparation, logistics and dispensing operations, and applicable standards and regulations.


_____ 170111 Principles of Health Science _____ 170141 Emergency Procedures _____ 170131 Medical Terminology _____ 170558 Pharmacy Technician


_____ 170501 Allied Health Core Skills _____ 302631 Anatomy (1 Science Credit) *** OR _____170167 Body Structures*** _____ 170169 Medical Math/Dosage***

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Pharmacy Technician

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PRE-NURSING PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: A program that prepares individuals for admission to a professional program in Nursing.


_____ 170111 Principles of Health Science (1 credit) _____ 170141 Emergency Procedures (.5 credit) _____ 170131 Medical Terminology (.5 credit) _____ 170631 Medicaid Nurse Aide (1 credit)


_____ 302631 Anatomy (1 Science Credit) *** OR _____ 170167 Body Structures*** _____ 170169 Medical Math/Dosage (.5 credit)*** _____ 170601 Co-op Nursing

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Licensed Practical Nurse Nurse Nursing Assistant Doctor Physician’s Assistant Nurse Practitioner

CIVIL ENGINEERING PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: This pathway generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load- bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures. Civil engineers design, build, supervise, operate, and maintain construction projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.

Complete (1-2) ONE-TWO CREDITS:

_____ 219901 Intro to Engineering Design*** _____ 219902 Principles of Engineering Complete (1) ONE CREDIT:

_____ 219905 Civil Engineering and Architecture

Choose (1-2) ONE-TWO CREDITS from the following:

_____ 219906 Engineering Design & Development _____ 210330 Engineering & Engineering Technology Co-op (1 – 3 credit)

OR _____ 210331 Engineering & Engineering Technology Internship (1 credit)

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Civil Engineer Inventor Agricultural Engineer Environmental Engineer Urban Planner

Mining Engineer Engineering Tech Civil Engineering Tech Land Surveyor Public Works Military Engineer Aerospace Engineer Forensic Engineer

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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: This pathway provides the opportunity to blend Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses with Engineering courses to help students apply technical skills along with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills to solve real-world problems. This pathway prepares individuals to apply engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, manufacturing and testing self-propelled ground vehicles and their systems. Includes instruction in vehicular systems technology, design and development testing, prototype and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, instrument calibration, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.

Complete (2) TWO COURSES from the following:

_____ 219901 Introduction to Engineering Design*** _____ 219903 Digital Electronics Complete (4) FOUR COURSES from the following:

_____ 470507 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section A and Lab (1.5 credits) _____ 470509 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section B and Lab (1.5 credits) _____ 470511 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section C and Lab (1.5 credits

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Automotive Engineer Service Manager

INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING This pathway prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems including, but not limited to, fluid power, robotics, automation, rapid prototyping and machine control. Industrial/Mechanical Engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines.

Complete (2) TWO CREDITS from the following:

_____ 219901 Intro to Engineering Design *** _____ 219902 Principles of Engineering Complete (1-2) ONE-TWO CREDITS from the following:

_____ 219904 Computer Integrated Manufacturing _____ 210239 Robotics Design Essentials


_____ 219903 Digital Electronics _____ 219906 Engineering Design and Development _____ 210330 Engineering & Technology Co-op _____ 210331 Engineering & Technology Internship

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Civil Engineer Inventor Agricultural Engineer Environmental Engineer Mining Engineer Engineering Tech Civil Engineering Tech Military Engineer Aerospace Engineer Forensic Engineer

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COMPUTER SCIENCE PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: The Computer Programming pathway courses will prepare students to design, create, and troubleshoot the latest programming languages used in industry. Students will complete the pathway with the four following courses: Computer Literacy, Computational Thinking, Programming Introduction, and a targeted course for a specific programming language as capstone. Upon completion of this career pathway, students will be prepared for an entry level position in the IT field or continue their education in computer programming.

Complete (1) ONE CREDIT:

_____ 060112 Digital Literacy***


_____ 110251 Computational Thinking _____ 110205 JAVA _____ 110220 Python I _____ 110918 Information Technology Co-op (1 credit) OR _____ 110919 Information Technology Internship (1 credit)

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Computer Software Engineer Database Developer Computer Scientist Computer Hardware Engineer Computer Network Specialist Web Developer Information Security Analyst Computer Programmer

DIGITAL DESIGN/GAME DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: The digital design/gaming pathway courses provide students with a thorough understanding of techniques for designing advanced 3D games and simulations. The courses will cover 2D and 3D graphics, animation, character development, texturing, scripting, program design and coding, and game setup using state-of-the-art software development tools. Completing students will have developed the skills necessary to create 3D graphics and simple applications that can be used for games and simulations.

Complete (4) FOUR CREDITS:

_____ 060112 Digital Literacy *** _____ 113601 Intro to Digital Game Graphics _____ 113605 Game Design and Development Principles _____ 113603 Advanced 3D Game Development _____ 110918 Information Technology Co-op OR _____ 110919 Information Technology Internship

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Internet Project Manager Computer Animator Cartoonist Web Animator Game Designer Game Design Analyst Webmaster Web Developer

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NETWORK ADMINISTRATION

PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: The Computer Programming pathway courses will prepare students to design, create, and troubleshoot the latest programming languages used in industry. Students will complete the pathway with the four following courses: Computer Literacy, Computational Thinking, Programming Introduction, and a targeted course for a specific programming language as capstone. Upon completion of this career pathway, students will be prepared for an entry level position in the IT field or continue their education in computer programming.

Complete (1) ONE CREDIT:

_____ 060112 Digital Literacy (1 credit) ***


_____ 110101 Computer Hardware & Software Maintenance _____ 110917 Internet Technologies _____ 110251 Computational Thinking _____ 110901 Intro to Networking Concepts _____ 110918 Information Technology Co-op (1 – 3 credits) OR _____ 110919 Information Technology Internship (1 credit)

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Network Server Administrator Support Team Member Tech Support Rep Quality Assurance System Analyst Sales Representative Technical Writing Expert Microsoft Server Administrator Hardware Engineer System Administrator Electronics Engineer Network Administrator Cisco Engineer Cisco Network Administrator Cisco System Administrator Cisco Hardware Engineer

INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: A program that provides students with technical knowledge and experience in the area of manufacturing processes and fundamentals of plastics. This program will explore the industry and the different plastics applications in manufacturing. The capstone course (4

th credit) will design and build an electric guitar.

Integrated Manufacturing

Complete (4) FOUR CREDITS from the following:

_____ 219901 Intro to Engineering Design*** _____ 210290 Special Topics in Engineering _____ 219904 Computer Integrated Manufacturing _____ 210225 Ad Manufacturing & Systems _____ 210134 Material and Process Technology (STEM GUITAR PROJECT)

After completion of the above you may also choose to take these for further certifications:

_____ 470322/470323 Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles/Lab _____ 470330 Industrial Maintenance of PLC _____ 210330 Engineering & Technology Co-op OR (1 – 3 credits)

_____ Engineering & Technology Internship (1 credit)

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Injection Molding Operator/Programmer CNC Operator/Programmer

Robotic Operator/Programmer CAD Operator

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AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT REPAIR This pathway prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.

Complete (3) THREE COURSES from the following:

_____ 470507 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section A and Lab _____ 470509 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section B and Lab _____ 470511 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section C and Lab _____ 470501 Co-Op Automotive

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Entry Level Auto Tech Dispatcher Service Manager Service Advisor

Warranty Clerk Auto Sales Rep

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN PATHWAY DESCRIPTION: Welding Maintenance Technicians layout, fabricate, set up and weld metals in all positions. Welding Technicians must operate all types of welding equipment and apply safety first and comply with all OSHA guidelines and regulations. They read blueprints, apply mechanical skills, calculate shop mathematics and know the metal properties, to perform welding procedures to meet industry specifications. Additional skills that enhance employability opportunities are diagnosing operating machinery or equipment to correct machine malfunction and determine need for adjustment or repair. Complete (3) THREE CREDITS: _____ 470322 Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles _____ 470348 Industrial Maintenance Electrical Motor Controls _____ 470330 Industrial Maintenance of PLC

Complete (1) ONE CREDITS from the following: _____ 219901 Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) *** _____ 470328 Welding for Maintenance _____ 470305 Co-op for Industrial Maintenance OR _____ 470308 Industrial Maintenance Internship

EXAMPLE CAREERS: Electrical Supervisor Electrical Technician Electrical Engineer

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS SECTION

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AGRICULTURE 0307153 Principles of Agricultural Science A and B Grades: 9-10 Credit: ½ each Description: Principles of Agricultural Science provides instruction in the foundations of the various segments of the agricultural industry. Agricultural career opportunities will be emphasized. Animal science, plant and land science, and agricultural mechanics skills will be the focus of the curriculum. The selection and planning of an agricultural experience and related record keeping will be presented. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Students will receive personal guidance and counseling with preparatory instructional program selection. Students must take part A before part B. Students must be enrolled in or have taken this course before any other agriculture course. 0307113 Agriscience A and B

Grades: 9-10 Credit: ½ each

Prerequisite: Principles of Agricultural Science A

Description: Agriscience introduces the scientific agricultural approach to animal science and selection, and plant and land science.

Agricultural career opportunities will be emphasized in each class. Laboratory experiences relating to basic and current technology

will be part of the program. Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will

be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program and keep appropriate

records.

0101213 Agriculture Employability Skills A and B

Grades: 11-12 Credit: ½ each

Prerequisite: Principles of Agricultural Science A and B

Description: Agricultural employability skills provides opportunities to develop skills in: job searching, preparing resumes, writing

letters of application, job interviews, attitude at work, communicating effectively, human relations and accepting responsibilities.

Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each

student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.

0205013 Animal Science A and B Grades: 10-12 Credit: ½ each Prerequisite: Principles of Agricultural Science A and B Description: Animal Science develops basic knowledge and skills pertaining to livestock identification, selection, nutrition,

reproduction and genetics, health management, and marketing of farm animals commonly produced in Kentucky. The latest

production technologies, as well as, biotechnological applications will be included. Leadership development will be provided through

FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program. Student must take part A before part B.

0205113 Veterinary Science A and B Grades: 10-12 Credit: ½ each Prerequisite: Animal Science A and B Description: Veterinary Science introduces major topics including veterinary terminology, safety, sanitation, anatomy/physiology, clinical exams, hospital procedures, parasitology, posology, laboratory techniques, nutrition, disease, office management, and animal management. Careers are also explored. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program. 0106113 Introduction to Greenhouse and Crop Production A and B Grades: 10-12 Credit: ½ each Prerequisite: Principles of Agricultural A and B Description: Introduction to Greenhouse and Crop Production develops basic scientific knowledge and skills pertaining to management of soil and its effects on human and animal food and fiber production, the environment, and meeting basic needs of life. The relationship of soil to plant growth and horticulture will be emphasized. Plant anatomy, reproduction, growth, health, and current biotechnological advances will be included. Content may be enhanced with appropriate technological applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. 0106413 Greenhouse Technology A and B Grades: 10-12 Credit: ½ each Prerequisite for A: Prerequisite: Principles of Agricultural Science A and B , Intro to Greenhouse and Crop Production Prerequisite for Part B: Greenhouse Tech A Description: Greenhouse Technology provides instruction in greenhouse structures and greenhouse environment regulations. Plant

growth and development and propagation are included as well as production and maintenance of bedding and container produced

plants. Fundamental principles of vegetable production and commercial production of vegetable crops as well as marketing of

horticulture products may be included. Content may be enhanced with appropriate technology. Leadership development will be

provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.

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0106523 Special Topics: Horticulture Grade level: 12 Credit: ½ credit Prerequisites: Introduction to Plant and Soil Science A and B, Greenhouse A & B, have a 2.2 GPA, must be an FFA member, Instructor Approval, and make plans to complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience in Greenhouse. Description: This area technology center course introduces various career opportunities in a garden center and focuses on salesmanship and business practices utilized in this environment. Identification of characteristics, usage and care of woody ornamentals, annual and perennial plants, as well as use and care information needed by the consumer are included. Assisting customers in choosing chemical pesticides and plant related products is discussed. You must be approved by Agriculture Instructor before placement. 0102313 Small Power and Equipment A and B Grade levels: 10-12 Credit: ½ each Prerequisite: Principles of Agricultural Science A and B Description: The Small Power and Equipment course is designed to develop skills in maintenance, repair, and operation of equipment and/or small combustion-type engine and/or electric motor. Content may be enhanced by appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agricultural experience program. Students must take part A before part B. 0102413 Agricultural Construction Skills A and B Grade levels: 10-12 Credit: ½ each Prerequisite: Principles of Agricultural Science A and B Description: Agricultural Construction Skills prepares students to construct and maintain agricultural structures and equipment. It also develops basic skills such as: tool identification, interpreting plans, calculating a bill of materials, electrification, carpentry, welding, metal fabrication, plumbing, and masonry. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program. This course may be extended to two credits offered on a two-hour basis provided that instruction is enhanced with laboratory experience, project construction, and in-depth skill development. There is a $5 lab fee each term. 307903 Agriculture Education Co-op Grade level: 12 Credit: Up to 3 Prerequisites: Completed at least 3 agriculture credits in one agriculture pathway, have a 2.2 GPA, be a member of FFA, make plans to complete a supervised agricultural experience, and be enrolled in at least one agriculture course during senior year. Description: This is an agriculture work experience opportunity where students work at least 15 hours per week during release time from school and have a job approved by the Work Site Experience Instructor. Hours and records must be kept to complete SAE. The co-op experience application must be completed and submitted to the instructor before a schedule change will occur. 950001 Dual Credit- Animal Science (MSU) Grade Level: 11 - 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisites: ACT Composite of 18, Animal Science A and B Description: A dual credit course for high school students offered by Murray State University. This is a basic course in animal science including the importance and place of livestock in agriculture types, market classes, and grades of beef, sheep, and swine, origin and characteristics of breeds, and the judging of beef, sheep, and swine. This course is limited to 8 students. 950001 Dual Credit- Introduction to Plant and Soil Science (MSU) Grade Level: 11 - 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisites: ACT Composite of 18, Intro to Greenhouse and Crop Production A and B Description: This dual credit course is for high school students offered by Murray State University. It is a study of general plant science principles, including basic plant anatomy, physiology, and interactions with the surrounding environment. This course is limited to 8 students.

ART 5007123A Drawing Grades: 9 – 12 Credit: ½ Description: The drawing course covers the same topics as Creative Art - Comprehensive courses, but with a focus only on drawing. Students produce two-dimensional art works using a variety of media (ink, pencil, chalk, charcoal, watercolor, tempera, oils, acrylics, etc.) 5007123B Painting Grades: 9- 12 Credit: ½ Description: The painting course cover the same topics as Creative Art - Comprehensive courses, but with a focus only on painting. Students produce two-dimensional art works using a variety of media (ink, pencil, chalk, charcoal, watercolor, tempera, oils, acrylics, etc.)

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5007133 Sculpture Grades: 9 – 12 Credit: ½ Description: This sculpture courses cover the same topics as Creative Art-Comprehensive, but with a focus on creating three-dimensional works. Students work in several media (clay, ceramics, wood, metals, textiles, etc.) but some courses may focus on the use of only one medium. 5007143 Visual Art Portfolio Grades: 11 – 12 Credit: ½ Prerequisite: completion of 1 art class & instructor approval Description: This is intended for students who are gifted in visual art. Art Portfolio courses offer the opportunity to create a professional body of work that reflects personal style and talent. Students are encouraged to display their work publicly. 5002123 Ceramics/Pottery Grades: 9-12 Credit: ½ Description: Ceramics/Pottery focuses on creating three-dimensional works out of clay and ceramic material. Particular attention is paid to the characteristics of the raw materials, the transformation under heat, and the various methods by which objects are created and finished. 5007253 Printmaking/Graphics Grades: 9 - 12 Credit: ½ Description: This course offers the same hands-on approach as Creative Art - Comprehensive courses, but a focus on design principles, printmaking, and graphic design. 5007161 AP Studio Art Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: 1 credit of Art Description: The AP Studio Art portfolios are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. AP Studio Art is not based on a written exam; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. The AP Studio Art Program consists of three portfolios — 2-D Design, 3-D Design and Drawing — corresponding to the most common college foundation courses. Course is taken in the first and second trimester. 5006153 Visual Art Multimedia A, B Grade Level: 10 - 12 Credit: ½ each Requirement: Instructor Approval Description: The creative and conceptual aspects of designing and producing media arts experiences, products and services that combine imagery, text, sound, motion, interactivity and/or virtuality into a unified presentation. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; composition, development, processing and programming of combined physical, interactive and virtual experiences and environments; their presentation, transmission, distribution and marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects and considerations.

BAND 5009133 General Band Grade levels: 9-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Previous school year band experience or audition Description: This course teaches music through group performance. The ensemble is comprised of wind and percussion and is designed to study, rehearse, and perform the repertory for the media. Functions include concert band, marching band, and pep band. Band Camp and a significant amount of after school and weekend rehearsals and performances are an integral part of this course. Optional functions include Solo and Ensemble Festival and All District Auditions. This course may be repeated for up to four credits. 5009203 Jazz Ensemble A, B Grade levels: 9-12 Credit: ½ each Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in band and/or audition Description: This course teaches music through group performance. The ensemble is comprised of wind, piano, bass guitar, rhythm guitar, and percussion instruments. It is designed to study, rehearse, and perform the repertory for the media with an emphasis on swing and more recent styles. This course may be repeated for up to four credits. 5009213 Instrumental Ensemble A. B Grade levels: 9-12 Credit: ½ each Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in band and/or audition This course teaches music through solo and small group performance of woodwind and brass instruments. It is designed to study, rehearse, and perform appropriate solo and ensemble repertory for the media. An individual plan of study will be implemented for each student. This course may be repeated for up to four credits. Required functions include Solo and Ensemble Festival and All District Auditions.

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BUSINESS and MARKETING 0601123 Digital Literacy A and B Grades: 9-10 Credit: ½ each Description: This course is designed to provide students with an entry-level experience with practical applications through "hands-on" instruction. The student will become familiar with the use of the computer as a tool for work/personal applications, computer-related careers, and computer terminology. Course content will include understanding of hardware, MS Office Suite, operating systems, and care/operations. This course fulfills a requirement for the Network Administration, Computer Science, Digital Design and Game Development, E-Commerce, Management and Entrepreneurship, and Marketing pathways. 0601113 Business Principles & Applications A and B Grades: 9-10 Credit: ½ each Description: This course provides the pupil with a basic foundation to further study in business and marketing classes. Major topics of study include banking, credit, budgeting, business organizations, consumerism, careers, and employability skills. Information relating to the free enterprise system and its impact on the flow of goods and services in our economy is emphasized in this course. This course fulfills a requirement for the Management Entrepreneurship and E-Commerce pathways. 0601553 Business Communications A, B Grades: 10 - 12 Credit: ½ Description: Business communications is the study of written, oral, and electronic communication in a business environment. There is an emphasis is on writing letters, presenting business reports, using the telephone, electronic transfer of information, listening, interpreting, and developing business messages. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA and/or DECA. 0807163 Principles of Marketing A, B Grades: 9-12 Credit: ½ Description: This course provides a basic foundation for further study in marketing. Students study economic functions at work in the marketplace, marketing functions including purchasing, pricing, and distribution functions. This course is based on the business and marketing core that includes communication skills, economics, financial analysis, and promotion. Both marketing and employment skills learned will improve and increase the chance of successful transition into the world of work. Leadership development will be provided through DECA activities and competitive events. This course meets requirements for the Business Management, Business and Marketing Education, Management Entrepreneurship, and Marketing pathways. 0803173 Business Economics A, B Grades: 9-12 Credit: ½ each Description: This course is designed to be a comprehensive study of economics which meets the economics requirement for graduation. It provides an in-depth study of how people produce, distribute, and consume goods and services. Economic terminology, theory, and a comparison of economic systems and policies are integral to the course. This course meets requirements for the Management Entrepreneurship pathway. 0807153 Special Topics in Marketing Grade: 12 Credit: ½ Prerequisites: Business Teacher Approval and student must have completed 3 business classes. Description: Special topics expand course offerings and may vary from semester to semester at the discretion of the instructor.

CAREERS

3201033 Career Options Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: ½ Description: This course is designed to assist students with exploring careers and developing skills necessary to make meaningful decisions about their career choice. This course will assist the students in assessing their personal strengths and weaknesses as they relate to career decisions. This course will aid the student in developing strategies to make an effective transition from school to work. The student will develop skills in this course that are generic to all occupations, such as properly preparing career documents needed to obtain employment.

CHORUS 5009253 Chorus A, B, C Grade levels: 9-12 Credit: ½ each Description: Vocal music courses provide the opportunity to sing and perform a variety of music styles for men's and/or women's

voices, and are designed to develop vocal techniques and abilities. Students will also be graded by way of singing alone and with

others, sight singing with solfege, and memorization tests. The student will also be obligated to perform at certain events scheduled

during the school year.

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5009263 Vocal Ensemble A Grade levels: 10-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Audition and recommendation from the director. Description: Vocal Ensemble courses are intended to develop vocal techniques and the ability to sing part in specialized vocal

ensemble such as madrigal singers, chamber singers, a cappella groups, glee club, pop rock groups, etc. These courses may include the

development of solo singing ability - one or several ensemble literature styles may be emphasized. Public performances will be

mandatory. The Chamber Choir is comprised of the elite singers of the school. They will sing more difficult literature and will

perform more often. The group number will vary depending upon the balance of the ensemble.

DRIVERS EDUCATION 9059523 Drivers and Traffic Safety Education Grades: 11-12 Credit: ½ Description: This course provides students with experiences which enable them to make the decisions necessary to move safely and efficiently within vehicle traffic situations. Through a sequence of classroom and supported driving experiences, students are introduced to the driving skills they need to safely operate a motor vehicle. This course has a $75 fee for insurance purposes, gasoline, etc. No waivers or fee reductions are available for this class. A PERMIT IS REQUIRED BEFORE THE 2ND WEEK OF CLASS.

ENGINEERING 2199013 Introduction to Engineering Design A, B Grades: 9-12 Credit: ½ each Description: 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. This course fulfills a requirement for the Integrated Manufacturing and Pre Engineering pathways.

ENGLISH 2301073 English I Grade: 9 Credit: 1 Description: This course is built upon the student's language arts abilities gained in the elementary and middle school programs. This course will enable students to begin preparation for post-secondary career and educational plans. Content includes grammar study, composition, research skills, and speaking skills in both group and independent projects. Writing skills are enhanced through the use of the word processing programs in the school computer lab. 2301082 Pre AP English 1 Grade: 9 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: See page 7 NOTE: Students identified as Gifted and Talented in this area are given preference for enrollment into this course. Description: This course is designed for students who wish to be challenged not only by more intense writing assignments, but also by more challenging reading material, much of which is independent. The students’ knowledge of language arts abilities gained at the elementary and middle school level will be extended into lengthier and more varied writing tasks. Content includes grammar study, composition, research skills, and speaking skills in both group and independent projects. 2301103 English 2 Grade: 10 Credit: 1 Description: The major emphasis is on increasing competence and confidence in writing/speaking and in reading/interpreting literature. 2301112 Pre AP English 2 Grade: 10 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: See page 7 NOTE: Students identified as Gifted and Talented in this area are given preference for enrollment into this course. Description: This course is designed for students who wish to be challenged not only by more intense writing assignments, but also by

more challenging reading material, much of which is independent. The major emphasis is on increasing competence and confidence in

writing/speaking and in reading/interpreting literature. Writing assignments are for a variety of audiences and purposes. Summer

Reading Requirement: Students must complete a reading assignment during the summer (The Hobbit) and be prepared to

discuss, analyze, and complete any class projects during the first week of school. Students/parents are responsible for

procuring this text. Students who have financial concerns should speak to their guidance counselor.

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2301133 English 3 Grade: 11 Credit: 1 Description: This course continues to develop students’ competencies in the skill areas of language arts. Special emphasis is placed upon the historical significance, understanding, and appreciation of American literature. Improvement of speaking and writing skills and preparation for the ACT assessment is also included. 2301163 English 4 Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Description: This course places special emphasis upon the historical significance, understanding, and appreciation of British literature and improvement of speaking/ writing skills. Students write for a variety of audiences and purposes. Other activities are designed to give students opportunities to improve their test skills for better performance on the ACT and SAT assessments. 2301661 AP Language and Composition Grade: 11 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: See page 7 Description: This is a college-level course focusing on rhetorical skills. The course engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose from a variety of disciplines, literary periods, and rhetorical contexts. Students will be asked to write in a variety of forms – narrative, expository, exploratory, and argumentative – on a variety of subjects ranging from personal experiences to public policies and popular culture. Its purpose is to enable students to read complex texts with understanding and to write prose of sufficient richness and complexity to communicate with mature readers. The course is designed to prepare the students to take the Advanced Placement Exam which gives college credit acceptable in many colleges and universities. Students are not required to take the test but are encouraged to do so. Summer Reading Requirement: Students must complete a reading assignment during the summer (The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls). Be prepared to discuss, analyze, and complete any class projects during the first week of school. Students/parents are responsible for procuring this text. Students who have financial concerns should speak to their guidance counselor. (AP National Examinations are in May) 2301671 AP English Literature & Composition Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: See page 7 Description: Students are expected to perform college level tasks and demonstrate sophisticated skills in literary analysis and expository composition. The course is designed to prepare the students to take the Advanced Placement Exam in English which gives college credit acceptable in many colleges and universities. Students are not required to take the test but are encouraged to do so. Students must complete a reading assignment (1984) during the summer and be prepared to discuss, analyze, and complete any class projects during the first week of school. Students/parents are responsible for procuring this text. Students who have financial concerns should speak to their guidance counselor. (AP National Examinations are in May). 950001 Dual Credit English 101/102 Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Pre-requisite: Students who enroll in this class must be seniors who have previously taken AP Language and Composition as a junior and not received a passing score on the exam, OR seniors who have a composite score of at least 25 in Reading and English. Description: This course focuses on academic writing. Provides instruction in drafting and revising essays that express ideas in Standard English, including reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, addressing specific audiences, researching and documenting sources. Includes review of grammar, mechanics and usage. It also emphasizes argumentative writing. Provides further instruction in drafting and systematically revising essays that express ideas in Standard English. Includes continued instruction and practice in reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, addressing specific audiences, and researching and documenting credible academic sources. Students must complete a reading assignment (How To Read Literature Like A Professor) during the summer and be prepared to discuss, analyze, and complete any class projects during the first week of school. Students/parents are responsible for procuring this text. Students who have financial concerns should speak to their guidance counselor. 2391413 Yearbook Production 1 Grades: 9-12 Credit: ½ Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Description: This two-term course implements techniques and instruction from the prerequisite course, journalism with newspaper. Students will be actively engaged in the production of the school’s print media and will be held responsible for meeting deadlines necessary for marketing and publication. Students are required to sell advertising after school hours as part of this course. This course is repeatable; however, students must have an A or B in this course to remain on the staff. 391423 Yearbook Production 2 Grades: 10-12 Credit: ½ Prerequisite: Yearbook Production 1 (A or B grade); summer camp attendance; instructor approval Description: This repeatable, one term course is for students serving on the editorial boards of the Maroon and North Hopkins Chronicle. Students enrolled in this class will have successfully completed the prerequisite courses, and will have also attended a three-day resident workshop at Austin Peay University in Clarksville, TN.

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904010 Study Skills Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: ½ Description: This course is designed to introduce and reinforce specific study skills leading to student success. This course is NOT a "Study Hall". 2310993 Public Speaking Grades: 9-12 Credit: ½ Description: This course will teach students intra-personal, interpersonal, group discussion, and public speaking skills in addition to teaching students the principles of argumentation and debate. Students will learn how to analyze contemporary problems and issues, research topics, and organize material for effective oral presentations. Other areas of study include building self-confidence, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and resolving conflicts, applying effective interviewing techniques, interacting with groups, dealing with stage fright, and speaking in front of a group. Students will deliver a variety of speeches and performances in class, including informative, persuasive, impromptu, and extemporaneous speaking as well as debating and reading aloud. 2301273 Literature as a Genre (Formerly Myth and Fable) Grades: 9-12 Credit: ½ Description: This course will be a more in-depth study of the mythologies and fables learned in Introduction to Mythology and Fable. Students will be expected to make more connections between the various myths and fables and apply them to various writing tasks and projects 2312113 Reading Development Grade: 9-12 Credit: ½ Description: This course provides instruction for students with reading difficulties; focuses on skill acquisition and reading technique; demonstrates word attack skills and reading comprehension strategies. Placement in this course is based on CERT scores. 2312953 Reading and English/Language Arts Intervention Grade Level: 12 Credit: ½ Description: This course is for students who need additional time and support or for students in reading at the high school level who could benefit from enrichment. This course includes social sciences, natural sciences, humanities, and literary texts.

FAMILY and CONSUMER SCIENCE

2001133 FACS Essentials A, B Grades: 9-10 Credit: ½ each Description: This comprehensive course provides opportunities for practicing basic life skills such as developing effective work and family relationships, selecting and caring for clothing, spending money wisely, preparing meals, choosing housing, raising children, and enhancing your personal growth. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career & Community Leaders of America. This course meets a requirement for the Hospitality/Travel/Tourism pathway which is offered at the CTC. 2004413 Foods & Nutrition A, B Grades: 10-12 Credit: ½ each $5 lab fee/each term Description: This course is designed to assist students in making critical decisions about food, which contribute to health and well-being. Laboratory instruction is included as an application process. Practical problems addressed relate to attitudes toward food, nutrition facts, special health concerns and diets, management of food resources, preparation skills, and careers in nutrition and food service. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career & Community Leaders of America. This course meets a requirement for the Hospitality/Travel/Tourism pathway which is offered at the CTC . 2004113 Culinary I A, B Grades: 11-12 Credit: ½ each Prerequisite: Foods & Nutrition $5 lab fee each term Description: This advanced course allows students to increase competencies in a variety of food preparation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on food presentation, garnishing, menu planning and the skills necessary to prepare for a career in the culinary arts. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. 2004123 Culinary II A, B Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1 credit each Prerequisites: Foods & Nutrition A,B and Culinary I and $5 lab fee required for each term Description: In this course students resume progress in pursuing competencies in food production and services. Orientation to the food service industry and development of food preparation skill are reinforced through a food related co-op experience. Food service management functions are introduced. More in-depth information is provided and higher levels of skills are taught. Time is provided for work based learning opportunities. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

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2001713 Relationships A Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1/2 Description: This course assists students in developing self-understanding and the ability to understand others better, improving interpersonal skills both within and outside the family, being more considerate of other persons' needs and property, and maintain mental and emotional wellness. Family Life education comprises a portion of this course, including dating and married relationships. Preparations for the achievement of a successful marriage are emphasized. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career & Community Leaders of America. 2001733 Parenting Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1/2 Description: This course is designed to aid students in developing parenting and care giving skills that can be applied in a variety of situations. Major topics include becoming an informed parent, caring for the newborn, being an effective parent/caregiver, caring for the sick and elderly. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. 2001213 Money Skills A, B Grades: 10-12 Credit: ½ each Description: This course is designed to prepare students to understand and use sound financial management skills and practices contributing to financial stability, improving the quality of life for individuals and families. Decision-making, problem solving, goal setting and using technology are integrated throughout the content. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. 2002263 Middle to Late Lifespan Development Grades: 10-12 Credit: ½ Description: This course addresses the practical problems related to understanding the areas and stages of lifespan development, review effects of heredity and environment on the life stages, meeting the needs of exceptional individuals, promoting optimum growth and development in the middle childhood, adolescent, and early / middle / late adulthood stages. Careers in human development and adult care services are explored. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization. 200478 Culinary Arts Internship Grade: 12 Credits: 1-3 credits Prerequisite: 3 credits earned in the Culinary pathway Description: Internship for CTE courses provide supervised work-site experience for high school students who are enrolled in a capstone course associated with their identified career pathway. Internship experiences consist of a combination of classroom instruction and field experiences. A student receiving pay for an intern experience is one who is participating in an experience that lasts a semester or longer and has an established employee-employer relationship. A non-paid internship affects those students who participate on a short term basis (semester or less). Internship paperwork must be completed and submitted to the instructor before a schedule change will occur. 200409 Culinary Arts Co-Op Grade: 12 Credits: 1-3 credits Prerequisite: 3 credits earned in the Culinary pathway Description: Cooperative Education for CTE courses provide supervised work site experience related to the student’s identified career pathway. A student must be enrolled in an approved capstone course during the same school year that the co-op experience is completed. Students who participate receive a salary for these experiences, in accordance with local, state, and federal minimum wage requirements. The co-op experience application must be completed and submitted to the instructor before a schedule change will occur.

FUNDAMENTALS OF TEACHING 3202103 Principles of Teaching A, B, C Grades: 11-12 Credit: ½ for A, 1 credit each for B and C Description: This course provides opportunities for students with an interest in teaching to develop skills, strategies, and techniques used for instruction at various grade levels. Instruction addresses the principles and procedures for promoting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of children, adolescents and developmentally appropriate practices in educational settings. 3310103 Leadership Dynamics Grade Level: 11 - 12 Credit: ½ Description: This course in career and technical education is designed to assist students with developing skills needed to be successful leaders and responsible members of society. This student will develop personal attributes and social skills. Emphasis will be placed on interpersonal skills, team building, communication, personal development and leadership. This course will include opportunities for students to apply their knowledge.

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331033 Collaborative Clinical Experience Grade Level: 11 - 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Principles of Teaching and Instructor Approval Description: Students will gain work experience in classrooms with certified teachers as part of their course work. Other components include the development of a four-year post-secondary plan, salaries and benefits of a teacher, job security, and future projections of the job market. Leadership experiences will be provided through a Career and Technical Student Organization.

HEALTH/PE 3401333 Health Education Grade 9 Credit: ½ Description: Health Education is required of all freshmen students. Studies in the health area will include units on alcohol, tobacco, drugs, human growth and reproduction, diseases and disorders, mental-emotional well-being, and the general maintenance of good health and overall wellness. 3402163 PE 1 Grade 9 Credit: ½ Description: Physical Education 1 is a required course for all freshmen. The physical education class will place emphasis on lifetime wellness, overall fitness, and conditioning. 3402193 Advanced PE Grades: 10-12 Credit: ½ Description: This course shall consist of a continuation of activities included in Physical Education I with emphasis on advanced skill development, rule knowledge and strategy acquisition, as well as high levels of personal fitness. 3402143 Fitness Conditioning Grades: 9-12 (Girls), 10-12 (Boys) Credit: ½ Description: This course is designed to allow students the opportunity to achieve high levels of personal fitness through participation in a weight training program. Emphasis will be placed on muscular and cardiopulmonary development through circuit weight training. Other areas of study will include the following: principles of fitness training, injury prevention, and lifetime fitness strategies.

HEALTH SCIENCE 1701673 Body Structures and Functions A, B Grade Level: 10 - 12 Credit: ½ each Description: This course is designed to provide knowledge of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on normalcy. The interactions of all body systems in maintaining homeostasis will promote an understanding of the basic human needs necessary for health maintenance. Academic knowledge from life science core content as it relates to the human body (including anatomy and physiology) are included. Laboratory activities should be a part of the course when appropriate. 1701693 Medical Math Grade Level: 9 - 12 Credit: ½ Description: This course is designed to focus, utilize and build on mathematical skills commonly used in all health occupations. Students will use applied techniques, problem-solving and critical thinking to perform mathematical operations such as computations, ratio and proportion, weights and measurements and conversions. 1701313 Medical Terminology (AHS 115) Grades: 10-12 Credit: ½ Description: A study of anatomical, physiological, and pathological terminology; with the emphasis on word structures and definition of root words, suffixes, and prefixes from Greek and Latin. Additional emphasis placed on spelling and pronunciation. This course is designed to give the student a firm, working knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations and their applications. Primarily, designed for individuals preparing for a career in health care. (Description taken from KCTCS catalog). The student must pass the above Dual-credit course with a 70% final grade to earn college credit. This course meets requirements for the Allied Health, EKG Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Dental Technician, and Nursing Assistant Program pathways.

HISTORY AND APPRECIATION ARTS SURVEY 5001113 History and Appreciation Arts Survey A, B Grade: 9-12 Credit: ½ each Description: Fine Arts can be defined as the study of the beliefs, thoughts, values, traditions, and customs of humankind as reflected in history, Philosophy, visual art, music, dance, literature, architecture, and theater. It fosters an inquiry into the connections between the arts and their historical and cultural significance. The study of fine arts promotes an examination of universal questions, as well as an investigation into the nature of creativity. This course fulfills the fine art graduation requirement.

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MATH NOTE: High school credit is not given to students who take Algebra I in the 8th grade.

27073024 HS Pre-Algebra Grade 9 Credit: 1 Description: This program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in concepts and skills necessary for algebra and geometry. 2707133 Geometry CS Grade 10 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Intro to Algebra 1 Description: This course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the essentials of geometry. This course will focus on the necessary concepts and skills needed to apply these concepts. 2707123 Algebra 1 CS Grade 11 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Geometry CS Description: This program designed to build upon the algebraic foundation of Pre-Algebra CS by extending the concepts and real-world applications. This course’s purpose is to prepare students for success in college, career, and daily life in the 21st Century. 707143 Algebra 2 CS Grade 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 CS Description: This course is designed to build upon the algebraic foundation of Algebra 1 CS by extending the concepts and real-world

applications. This course’s purpose is to prepare students for success in college, career, and daily life in the 21st Century.

2703012 Pre AP Algebra 1 Grade 9 Credit: ½ Prerequisite: See page 7 Description: This course is designed to provide students with the algebraic foundation necessary to be successful in pre-AP Geometry and beyond. Students are not required, though some will, to have completed an Algebra 1 course in 8th grade. 2703049 Algebra 1 Grade: 9 Credit: 1 Description: This course is designed to teach students the basics of linear algebra. Students will learn to use graphing and algebraic manipulations to solve simple and complex problems. Students will also develop strategies for solving non-routine problems by emphasizing concepts, structure, and applications. 2703113 Algebra 2 Grade: 11 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry Description: This course is a survey of linear algebra, quadratics, series, and probability. Students completing this course will have completed Kentucky’s Core Concepts for mathematics. 2703122 Pre AP Algebra 2 Grade: 10 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Pre AP Algebra 1 and Pre AP Geometry NOTE: Students identified as Gifted and Talented in this area are given preference for enrollment into this course. Description: This course is intended for students who master concepts quickly and retain skills well. In addition to expanding the mathematical concepts of Algebra 1, emphasis is placed on preparation for the study of higher mathematics. The course stresses abstract thinking skills, functions and the algebraic solution of problems in various content areas. 2704013 Geometry Grade: 10 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Description: This course is designed for the majority of college-intending students. Focus is on discovery and realistic applications of geometric relationships and principles. Topics studied include constructions, volume, surface area, points, lines, planes, angles, triangles, planar figures, similarity and congruence, and circles. 2704022 Pre AP Geometry Grades: 9 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Pre AP Algebra 1 Description: This course is intended for students who master concepts quickly and retain skills well. Focus is on discovery and realistic applications of geometric relationship and principles. Emphasis is placed on the ability to prove concepts in geometry. Topics studied include constructions, points, lines, planes, angles, triangles, planar figures similarity, congruence, and circles.

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2706023 Statistics Grade 12 Credit: ½ Description: This course will prepare students for a first year college statistics class by emphasizing the concepts of statistics.

Statistical methods are presented with a focus on understanding both the suitability of the method and the meaning of the result.

2705022 Pre AP Pre-Calculus Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Pre AP Algebra 2 Description: This course is designed for students who plan to take AP Calculus. It includes the topics traditionally taught as Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry and integrates additional work with other functions. 2705013 Pre-Calculus Grade levels: 11-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or Pre AP Algebra 2 with Teacher Recommendation and an ACT of 19 or higher Description: Students will be exposed to rigorous, college level algebra from the perspective of functions. This class will not include the trigonometry covered in the Pre AP Pre-Calculus course that is needed for students to enroll in either AP Calculus AB/BC. 2703213 Algebra 3 Grade Level: 12 Credit: ½ Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Description: This course is designed for students who are intending to attend college, vocational, or technical school and are in need of additional preparation in order to be successful in credit-bearing College Algebra, or for students who feel in need of additional preparation to take College Algebra. The content goes beyond a traditional Algebra 2 course and fulfills the 4th math requirement. 2706041 AP Statistics Grade levels: 10-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Pre AP Algebra 1 and Pre AP Geometry or teacher approval Description: The purpose of the Advanced Placement course in statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for

collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: Exploring Data,

Planning a Study, Anticipating Patterns in Advance, and Statistical Inference. Students who successfully complete the course and the

AP examination may receive credit and/or advanced placement in college. (AP National Examinations are in May)

2705131 AP Calculus AB Grade 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Pre AP Pre-Calculus Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of Differential Calculus and Integral Calculus and to

prepare them for the Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB Exam. Topics of study will include but are not limited to functions,

graphs, limits, derivatives, and integrals. (AP National Examinations are in May)

2706213 College Ready Mathematics Grade 12 Credit: ½ Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Description: This course is for students who need additional time and support for graduation or who may not have attained the mathematics benchmark ACT score, set by the Council on Postsecondary Education. It addresses the KY high school core academic standards for mathematics and the ACT’s college readiness standards, with a strong emphasis on real world connections and/or connections with other disciplines of study. 2703093 Mathematics Intervention Grades: 9-12 Credit: ½ Description: This course is designed for students who need additional time and help with mathematical strategies. This course uses hands-on activities and explorations with graphing calculators to support the study of the concepts addressed in the standards for high school mathematics related to high school graduation requirements. This course is designed to provide individualized support to enhance a student's college or career readiness. Placement in this course is based on CERT scores.

MUSIC 500912 Music Appreciation Grade levels: 9-12 Credit: ½ Description: Music Appreciation courses survey different musical styles with the intent of increasing the enjoyment of different musical styles and/or developing artistic or technical judgment. Music Appreciation may also focus on developing an understanding of a particular style or historical period. Course covers the structures, humanities, purposes, processes, and interrelationships of the arts as they apply to music.

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NJROTC (NAVAL SCIENCE)

5803103 NJROTC 1 Grade: 9 Credit: 1 Description: NJROTC 1 is an introductory course presenting basic knowledge. Topics include leadership, naval ships, comparative governments, and sea power. Military orientation and organization (emphasis is placed upon drill) is taught daily. Students are required to wear a uniform one day a week. 5803113 NJROTC 2 Grade: 10 Credit: 1 Description: NJROTC 2 is an intermediate course, which continues leadership, naval history, and navigation. Other topics include naval orientation, citizenship, naval weapons, oceanography, and survival training. Students are required to wear a uniform one day a week. 5803123 NJROTC 3 Grade 11 Credit: 1 Description: NJROTC 3 is an intermediate course, which continues leadership, naval history, and navigation. Other topics include military justice, international law, sea power, meteorology, and naval operations. Students are required to wear a uniform one day a week. 5803133 NJROTC 4 Grade 12 Credit: 1 Description: NJROTC 4 is an advanced course. This course emphasizes practical application in leadership billets under personal tutelage of the Senior Instructor. Topics include career planning, advanced leadership, research and development in today's Navy, and challenges of the future. Students are required to wear a uniform one day a week. 5803143 NJROTC Leadership Grade Level: 9 - 12 Credit: ½ Description: This course provides students with an additional opportunity to hone military leadership skills.

PEER TUTORING

9060101 Peer Tutoring

Grade levels: 11-12 Credit: ½ each

Prerequisite: Application and required behavioral/confidentiality contract. Prior approval from instructor Description: Peer tutoring classes offer typical students opportunities to learn a variety of interactive skills, which are not addressed in their lives as adults. Peer tutors learn basic principles of learning which are essential in any capacity, whether it is parenting, working, or teaching a college course. Additionally, peer tutors learn systematic teaching techniques and issues pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

SCIENCE

3026013 Biology Grade: 9 Credit: 1 Description: This course provides an opportunity for an investigative approach to learning in the biological sciences. It provides a broad, basic foundation for the student. Areas of study include the nature of life, basic biochemistry, ecology, cytology, genetics, evolution, and animal behavior. 3026032 Pre AP Biology Grade: 9 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: See page 7. NOTE: Students identified as Gifted and Talented in this area are given preference for enrollment into this course. Description: This course is a comprehensive, investigation-oriented introduction to biology. This class explores the major themes in biology in a more detail and provides an inquiry-based approach to science. Areas of study include the nature of life, basic biochemistry, ecology, cytology, genetics, evolution, and animal behavior.

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3045272 Pre AP Chemistry Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: See page 7. NOTE: Students identified as Gifted and Talented in this area are given preference for enrollment into this course. Description: This course is designed to give students a basic background in the interactions between various forms of matter and the changes they undergo. The course consists of both theory and laboratory work. Mathematical skills and calculators are used to a great extent. Computers will also be utilized in the lab setting. 3040213 Physical Science Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Biology Description: Chemistry and physics are sciences that deal with the study of the nonliving factors that affect our everyday lives. This course is an introduction to both chemistry and physics that will expose the students to the fundamentals of the two sciences and prepare them for state testing. Examples of topics that will be emphasized are matter, chemical reactions, electricity, motion, and the periodic table of elements. Proper lab procedure and the correct usage of lab equipment will be stressed. 3048281 AP Physics 1 Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: See page 7. Geometry and Algebra 2 (or concurrent) Description: This is a full-year course that is the equivalent of an introductory college course in algebra-based physics. Students

explore principles of Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and

introductory, simple circuits. The course is based on six big ideas, which encompass core scientific principles, theories, and processes

that cut across traditional boundaries and provide a broad way of thinking about the physical world. Twenty-five percent of

instructional time is devoted to hands-on laboratory work with an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations. (AP National

Examinations are in May)

3046113 Earth/Space Science Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1 Description: Students take this course after their life science and physical science. Sophomores may take it with permission. This course is designed to focus on the structure, properties and interactions of the subsystems of the earth, solar system and universe. Students explore the internal and external energy in the earth system and the geochemical cycles and processes. 3026313 Anatomy & Physiology A, B Grades: 11-12 Credit: ½ each Prerequisite: Must have a “C” average or above in Biology and Chemistry Description: This course deals with structures and functions within the human body and is highly recommended for students considering a health-oriented career such as nursing, x-ray technology, radiology, etc. 3046203 Environmental Science Grades: 9 - 12 Credit: ½ Description: Students will develop understanding of environmental concepts as outlined in the Kentucky Academic Standards for Science, such as cycling of matter, biodiversity, earth systems, energy flow and climate, and human impact. Students will learn these core ideas through the use of the science and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts. The science and engineering practices are the skills students will use as they investigate the natural world and develop solutions to problems. The crosscutting concepts are conceptual ways of thinking that cross the domains of science. 3026163 Forensics Grades: 10-12 Credit: ½ Prerequisite: Chemistry/Earth Space Science Description: Students learn best when they are interested in the topic being presented. One exciting way for students to see science is through the eyes of a crime scene investigator. This course is designed to give students experience in science skills of observation, data collection, experimentation, and analysis of crime scene information related to chemistry. 3046123 Astronomy Grades: 9 - 12 Credit: ½ Description: This course focuses on the study of basic astronomical principles, stars, planets, and galaxies. 304622 AP Environmental Science Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1 Co requisite: Chemistry Prerequisite: ACT 26 Description: This AP course focuses on earth systems and resources, the living world, populations, land and water use, energy

resources and consumption, pollution and global change. (AP National Examinations are in May)

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3026461 AP Biology Grade levels: 10-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: ACT 25 Description: This is a college level course designed for the strongest academic students. Topics include chemical basis for living

systems, energy transformation in cells, cell division, genetics, structure and function in plants and animals, evolution and ecology.

(AP National Examinations are in May)

8002413 Dual Credit Natural Sciences (CHE 170) Grade levels: 11-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: “B” average or higher in Pre AP Chemistry OR a combined Math/Science ACT score of 26. Description: Emphasis on fundamental and theoretical concepts of chemistry. Recommended for science majors, chemistry majors and minors, and most pre-professional students (veterinarian, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy, etc). Scientific calculator required. May be taken for college credit through MCC as CHE 170. Topics to include: principles of general inorganic chemistry, including properties of matter, dimensional analysis, fundamentals of stoichiometry, interpretation of the periodic table, nomenclature and introduction to solution chemistry will be covered. 3045261 AP Chemistry Grade levels: 11-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: ACT 26 Description: This is a college level course designed for the strongest academic students. Topics include atomic theory chemical

bonding, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Emphasis is placed on laboratory

experiences and projects. (AP National Examinations are in May)

SOCIAL STUDIES 4510013 Civics Grade Levels: 9 Credit: ½ Description: Civics is the study of the role of the citizen and the government in the United States. Citizenship, the foundations of American government, federal, state, and local government and their roles and functions, the Constitution and its principles, the law, and foreign policy are the major topics of study and analysis. 4507093 Human & Cultural Geography Grade 9 Credit: ½ Description: Human and Cultural Geography uses the five themes of geography of location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interaction as well as the eighteen National Geography Standards to introduce students to the study of the physical features of Earth’s surface as well as the human aspect of those who inhabit it. Students learn to use maps and other geospatial data, study global migrations and their implications, explore the relationship between humans and their physical world, and study the patterns and networks of economic interdependence on regional and global scales. 4507092 Pre AP Human & Cultural Geography Grade 9 Credit: ½ Prerequisite: See page 7 NOTE: Students identified as Gifted and Talented in this area are given preference for enrollment into this course. Description: Pre-AP Human and Cultural Geography is a rigorous course which uses the five themes of geography and follows the National Geography Standards in order to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students learn to interpret maps and analyze geospatial data, understand the associations and networks of phenomena in particular places and explain their implications, recognize and interpret the relationships among patterns and processes at different scales of analysis, as well as learn to define regions and evaluate the regionalization process. Topics include: Geography: Its Nature and Perspective, Population and Migration, Cultural Patterns and Processes, Political Organization of Space, Agriculture, Food Production, and Rural Land Use, Industrialization and Economic Development, and Cities and Urban Land Use. 4510012 Pre AP Civics Grade Levels: 9 Credit: ½ Prerequisite: See page 7 Description: Pre-AP Civics follows the National Standards for Civics and Government and is a rigorous course which studies the role of the citizen and the government in the United States. Citizenship, the foundations of American government, federal, state, and local government and their roles and functions, the Constitution and its principles, the law, and foreign policy are the major topics of study and analysis. Pre-AP Civics explores the overarching questions of the meaning of civic responsibilities, politics, and government, the foundations of the American political system, how the government established by the Constitution embodies the purposes, values, and principles of American democracy, the relationship between the U.S. and other nations, and the roles of the citizen in American democracy.

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4508353 World History Grade 10 Credit: 1 Description: This is a multi-disciplinary course, which includes history, economics, political science, sociology, geography, anthropology, and the humanities. The emphasis of the course is a comparative study of the history of different areas of the world from 1500 to present. 4508761 AP World History Grade 10 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: See page 7 Description: This is a college level course with rigorous academic expectations. The AP World History course content is structured around the investigation of five course themes and 19 key concepts in six different chronological periods, from approx. 8000 B.C.E. through the present. Students will use higher order historical thinking skills to explore and study key concepts and themes. Themes included: 1. Human-Environment Interaction, 2. Development and Interaction of Cultures, 3. State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict, 4. Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems and Development and Transformation of Social Structures. This is not a Eurocentric course; Europe is only a fraction of the course content. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement (AP) World History exam. (AP National Examinations are in May) 450809 US History Grade 11 Credit: 1 Description: This course is the basic overview of the history from colonial times to present; government institutions; applications to daily living. 4508141 AP United States History Grade 11 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: See page 7 Description: This course also fulfills the state requirement in U.S. History. Advanced Placement covers U.S. History from colonization

to present day; prominent historians, organizations; major policies; and theoretical foundations. This course is an intensive, in-depth,

college level course designed to prepare the student to take the Advanced Placement exam for college credit. (AP National

Examinations are in May)

4599013 Psychology A and B Grade levels: 9-12 Credit: ½ each Description: Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior. The course emphasizes the basic terminology and the relationship of psychology to other sciences. Part B of this course is an extension of the concepts taught in Part A. However, Psychology A is not a prerequisite. 4599021 AP Psychology Grade levels: 10-12 Credit: 1 Description: The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. Students will also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. (AP National Examinations are in May) 4507121 AP Human Geography Grade levels: 11-12 Credit: 1 Description: World Regional Geography examines the Earth's surface through the lens of geography. It is a traditional survey and general education course. During the course, students will classify the world into several interrelated regions for easier study and then investigate each region's physical setting, social and political systems, demographic trends, and land-use patterns. Map work is essential and will be assigned throughout the course. By taking this class, students have the opportunity to study outside of their concentration and learn about another discipline. They will also get a chance to study people and environments unfamiliar to you. This kind of experience is designed to help students be more informed about the world, more sensitive to others, and more marketable to employers. (AP National Examinations are in May) 4511213 Sociology Grade levels: 10-12 Credit: ½ Description: This course is the study of human society and social behavior. Topics for discussion will include cultural diversity, religion, gender, age, crime, poverty, the American family, urban life, and sports using various means of media. 4510393 Law and Justice Grade Levels: 9- 12 Credit: ½ Description: Law and Justice is the study of law-civil, criminal, constitutional, and international; the legal and justice systems. Students will examine the need for rules and regulations; interpretations of the constitution, both state and federal; Supreme Court decisions; the Bill of Rights, and individual rights law, criminal law, family law, and consumer law. The study of the basic social contracts of society will enable students to understand the preferred democratic values: justice, equality, responsibility, and freedom, rule of law, human rights, honesty, equity, rational process and human dignity.

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SPANISH 1611083 Spanish 1 A, B Grade levels: 9-12 Credit: ½ each Description: This course is designed to provide students the basic knowledge of form and function of Spanish. The students will be developing all skills in the target language: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The focus is to be able to communicate in everyday situations at a novice low level to a novice mid-level and to understand the basics of the Hispanic cultures. 1611093 Spanish 2 A, B Grade levels: 10-12 Credit: ½ each Prerequisite: Spanish 1 Description: This course is to provide students an intermediate knowledge of form and function of Spanish. The students will be developing all skills in the target language: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The focus is to be able to communicate in everyday situations at a novice-high to intermediate-low level and understand the basics of the Hispanic cultures. 1611091 Pre-AP Spanish 2 Grade levels: 10-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Spanish 1 with an A or teacher recommendation. Description: This course is to provide students the knowledge of form and function of Spanish. This is an accelerated Spanish 2 course that prepares students for Spanish 3, AP Spanish, college classes, and overall fluency. The students will be developing all skills in the target language: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The focus is to be able to communicate in everyday situations from novice-high to intermediate- mid level and understand the fundamentals of the Hispanic cultures. As a Pre-AP course, preparation for fluency is emphasized. This is a now a three trimester course, as the Pre-AP students will also be expected to enroll in Spanish 3A for the third trimester. This will allow them to take Spanish 3B next year and finish up the program with two trimesters of AP Spanish Language, if they choose. 1611103 Spanish 3 A, B Grade levels: 10-12 Credit: ½ each Prerequisite: Spanish 3A- Pre AP Spanish 2 or Spanish teacher’s recommendation, Spanish 3B- successful completion of Spanish 3A Description: In Spanish 3A, the students will be taking second language learning to the next level by increasing communication, understanding different cultures, making connections with other subjects, comparing Spanish and English, and functioning in our increasingly diverse community. The reading, writing, listening and speaking skills will not only be enhanced with class activities and projects but because the students are immersed in a Spanish speaking environment (our classroom), This will prepare them to use the knowledge in college courses, most occupations, and the rest of the Spanish Speaking world. This class will be taught mostly in Spanish, with English used to discuss difficult grammatical concepts only, or to clarify confusion. Spanish 3A is the third trimester taken after the Pre AP Spanish 2 course or with a Spanish teacher’s recommendation. Spanish 3B is offered in the 1st trimester and is a complete review of the year before with new content added. This course is required before taking AP Spanish Language and Culture. Spanish 3B and AP Spanish are currently all taught in one year. 1611301 AP Spanish Language and Culture Grade 11-12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Spanish 3 Description: This course is conducted almost exclusively in Spanish. The goal of this course is to provide the students with an environment where they can develop a command of the Spanish language by giving them daily opportunities to improve their reading, listening, speaking, writing, and develop their understanding of the Hispanic cultures. In writing and speaking, they will enhance their organizational and argumentative skills. This course provides students with preparation for the AP exam and for advanced college courses. (AP National Examinations are in May) 1611311 AP Spanish Literature and Culture Grade 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: AP Spanish Language and Culture Description: AP Spanish Literature and Culture course uses a thematic approach to introduce students to representative texts (short stories, poetry and plays) from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and United States Hispanic literature. Students develop proficiency across the full range of communication modes (interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive), thereby honing their critical reading and analytical writing skills. Literature is examined within the context of its time and place, as students reflect on the many voices and cultures present in the required readings. The course also includes a strong focus on cultural connections and comparisons including exploration of various media (e.g., art, film, articles, literary criticism). (AP National Examinations are in May) 1611113 Spanish 4 Grade 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: AP Spanish Language and Culture and Teacher Recommendation Description: This course prepares students to communicate in the target language and perform interpersonal, interpretive and presentational communicative tasks; interpret, exchange, and present, information, concepts and ideas both within the classroom and beyond on a variety of topics including connections to other subject areas; and understand the relationship among the products, practices and perspectives of other cultures. In addition, students develop insight into their own language and culture.

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WELDING 4805243 Basic Welding Grade 12 Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Contact the senior counselor to see if they qualify for admittance into the program. This course primarily focuses on joining, surfacing, fabricating and/or repairing structures made of metal and other weldable materials.

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