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Annville-Cleona High School

Curriculum Guide 2015-2016

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Annville-Cleona School District

Annville, Pennsylvania

Curriculum Guide

2015-2016

Administration

Mr. David Wright……….………..……………………...………………………...……………...Principal Mrs. Rachel Sprouse……………...……...……...……………………………………...Assistant Principal Mr. Thomas Long.………………………………...……...…….........Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Counselors

Ms. Andrea Irvin……...……………………………………………………………………….Grades 7 - 8 Mrs. Laura Brooks...…….…….…………...………………….…………...……………...….Grades 9 - 12 Mr. Bryan McWatters….……………………...………………………………...….…….….Grades 9 - 12

Telephone: 717-867-7700 Website: www.acschools.org

Equal Opportunity Policy

The Board declares it to be the policy of this district to provide an equal opportunity for all students to achieve their maximum potential through the programs offered in the schools regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, or handicap/disability. The district policy of nondiscrimination complies with state and federal laws including Title VI of the Civil rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Accreditation The Annville-Cleona Secondary School is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Intermediate Unit 13.

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Table of Contents Administration/Counselors/Contact Information…………………………...……………………………..2

Message from the Administration…………………………………………………………………………4

Graduation Requirements……………………………………………………………………………...5 - 6

Class Standing…………………………………………………………………………..…………………6

Curriculum Offerings……………………………………………………………………...………………7

NCAA Requirements……………………………………………………………………..……………….7

Curriculum Pathways…………………………………………………………………...……………8 - 13

Additional Curricular Options………………………………………………………………………14 - 17

Grading System………………………………………………………………………….………….18 - 19

Procedures for Student Schedule Changes………………………………………………………………20

Art Department Offerings…………………………………………………………………………...21 - 22

Business Department Offerings…………………………………………………………………......23 - 24

Family and Consumer Sciences Department Offerings……………………………………….……25 - 26

World Language Department Offerings…………………………………………………….………27 - 30

Language Arts/English Department Offerings…………………………….………………….…….31 - 35

Mathematics Department Offerings……………………………………….………………………..36 - 39

Music Department Offerings…………………………………………….……………………….....40 - 42

Physical Education & Health Department Offerings…………………………………………….…43 - 44

Science Department Offerings………………………………………………………………………45 - 49

Agriculture Department Offerings…………………………………………………………………..50 - 51

Social Studies Department Offerings……………………………………………………………….52 - 56

Technology Education Department Offerings………………………………………………………57 - 59

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A Message from the Administration Dear Parents and Students, One of the most important decisions that a student and his/her family make involves course selection for the following school year. In choosing courses, students are tailoring their individual education with respect to the future that lies ahead of them. Whether college, trade school, armed forces, or the work force is planned immediately following graduation, high school course selection will play a key role in the development of the skills needed to meet future goals. Students should consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and guidance counselors in order to make their personal selections for the most appropriate coursework. Current Annville-Cleona eighth graders (class of 2019) will utilize this document for the first time in order to make their course selections. Guidance counselors will thoroughly review the information with all eighth grade students in preparation for their freshmen year. It is critical that all eighth grade students review and select the curricular track that suits their educational and career goals. The general information, course pathways, and course descriptions have all been developed to assist in this decision-making process. Student selection of courses drives the development of the building schedule for the 2015-2016 school year. Please take special precaution in selecting courses; tentative schedules will be developed in the spring of the year and schedule changes following the release of tentative schedules must be kept to a minimum. Student schedule adjustments affect school staffing and therefore, will be limited. The school staff, including teachers, counselors, and administration, will be happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact the secondary school office at (717) 867-7700 as you work through this process. Respectfully, Mr. David Wright, Principal District Mission Statement: We are collaborative 21st Century learners developing the diverse talents, abilities and values of our students to prepare for successful lives as contributing, responsible citizens. District Vision: Collaborating Today for a Successful Tomorrow District Shared Values 1. Students First: Decisions will start with what is best for all students 2. Respect: Foster a culture of tolerance through a just, fair and caring school

community 3. Integrity: Honesty, courage and trustworthiness in action 4. Responsibility: Accountable to self and for others

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Annville-Cleona School District High School Curriculum Guide: 2015-2016

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to graduate from the Annville-Cleona School District, a student must successfully master the content contained in this school board approved, secondary school curriculum. Each student must accumulate a minimum of 25 course credits to graduate. Specific graduation requirements include: English 4 Credits Math 4 Credits Science 3 Credits Social Studies 4 Credits* Health .50 Credits Physical Education 1 Credit (2 semesters) Family and Consumer Science .50 Credit Fine Arts 1.0 Credit (.50 Art / .50 Music) Technology 1.0 Credit (.50 Computer Finance & Personal Finance/

.50 Technology Education) Electives As needed to meet minimum of 25 total credits Graduation Project See information below for classes of ’14, ’15, ‘16 Keystones Assessment See information below for classes of ’17 and beyond *Pending approval of the principal, seniors attending a full day program at the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center and some half-day seniors may be exempt from Grade 12 Social Studies (if it does not fit their schedule).

Graduation Project All students in the class 2016 are required to complete a senior project in an area of career concentration under the guidance and direction of the Annville-Cleona High School faculty. The career-focused projects will be conducted through the specific guidance of the English Department. Beginning with the Class of 2017, a graduation project will no longer be a requirement.

Keystone Exams The Keystone Exams are end-of-course exams that are required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be administered upon successful completion of Algebra I, Literature (English 10), and Biology. Any student in the classes of 2016 who has not achieved proficiency on the Algebra I, Biology and/or Literature assessment will be afforded the opportunity to retake the assessment in order to score Proficient. Results from these state assessment scores will be reported on student transcripts. Beginning with the class of 2017, students who have not scored Proficient or above on these exams will be required to complete remedial coursework in addition to retaking the assessments.

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Incoming high school students who as 8th grade students did not attain a Keystone Algebra score in the Proficient or above range will be assigned to Algebra I, Algebra IA, or Algebra IB (based on teacher recommendation and an examination of Keystone scores) in 9th grade, regardless of the report card grade earned in Algebra during middle school.

Class Standing Each year, every student must register for a minimum of 6.5 credits. Courses in English, social studies, math, and science must be passed in their sequential order. Only summer school programs sponsored by the school district may be utilized to meet promotion or graduation requirements when failures occur. In order for a student to progress satisfactorily toward graduation, he or she shall accumulate, at a minimum, the amount of credits below:

FROM TO CREDITS Grade 9 Grade 10 6.50 Grade 10 Grade 11 13.00 Grade 11 Grade 12 19.50 Grade 12 Graduate 25.00

Any student not accruing the recommended credits above will need to meet the minimum number of credits listed below to move to the next grade for the purposes of class meetings, eligibility for class rings, etc. Students will be required to maintain the homeroom status respective to the total number of credits accrued.

FROM TO MINIMUM CREDITS Grade 9 Grade 10 4.00 Grade 10 Grade 11 11.00 Grade 11 Grade 12 18.00 Grade 12 Graduate 25.00

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Curriculum Offerings

The Annville-Cleona School District maintains an updated curriculum to assist students with career planning. The entire educational program has been organized into two curricular pathways: academic college-prep and academic tech-prep. Students choosing the academic college-prep pathway generally will prepare to attend a four-year or two-year degree program following high school graduation. Students choosing the academic tech-prep pathway will prepare to go on to post-secondary institutions which offer certificates and/or associate degrees (two-year college program) or to enter the world of work or the armed forces. At the end of grade 8, all students will register for either the academic college-prep or academic tech-prep pathway. All incoming transcripts will be reviewed for most appropriate QPA, credit, and course weighting transfer into A-C’s curriculum. When registering for courses, parents and students are urged to keep in mind the student's strengths and interests. Appropriate course-selection at the high school level is significant in assuring requirements will be met for the awarding of a high school diploma. Additionally, when institutions of higher learning review a student's academic record, the student's course selection, rank in class, grade point average, and standardized test scores are part of the review process; the student's cumulative record from grades 9 - 12 will be considered.

NCAA Approved Courses

Students who are interested in pursuing athletics at the collegiate level should consider the NCAA requirements when choosing classes. NCAA Division I and Division II schools require that students have taken sixteen core courses throughout their high school careers. The NCAA also requires a minimum GPA of 2.3 and minimum SAT or ACT scores. Please visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website for specific details and requirements (http://web1.ncaa.org). Annville-Cleona offers the following core courses that meet NCAA requirements:

Ø College Prep English 9, 10, 11, 12, Honors English 9 & 10, AP English 11 & 12 Ø American History II, World History, Geography, Economics, American Government, European

History, AP U.S. History, Psychology Ø Integrated Science 9, College Prep Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Biology Ø Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Probability & Statistics, Precalculus, Calculus, AP Calculus

AB, AP Calculus BC Ø Spanish I, II, III, IV & French I, II, III, IV

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Curriculum Pathways Grade 9: Academic College-Prep Pathway

English English 9 Honors English 9 Social Studies American History II Science Integrated Science 9 Mathematics Algebra I or

Algebra IB Keystone Algebra

Geometry Algebra II

Foreign Language French I or II Spanish I or II Technology Comp Apps &

Personal Finance Applied Technology Intro to Ag Science

Health / Phys. Ed. Phys. Ed. 9-10* Health** Fine Arts .50 credit art*** .50 credit music*** Family and Consumer Sciences

Family & Consumer Skills****

Grade 9: Academic Tech-Prep Pathway

English English 9 Social Studies American History II Science Integrated Science 9 Mathematics Algebra I or

Algebra IB Keystone Algebra

Geometry

Technology Comp Apps & Personal Finance

Applied Technology Intro to Ag Science

Health / Phys. Ed. Phys. Ed. 9-10* Health ** Fine Arts .50 credit art*** .50 credit music*** Family and Consumer Sciences


* One total credit of Physical Education is a graduation requirement. ** One health course (.50 credit) is required in grades 9, 10, 11, 12 *** One art course (.50 credit) and one music course (.50 credit) are required in grades

9, 10, 11, 12 **** Family and Consumer Science: .50 required elective in grades 9, 10, 11, 12 In lieu of Family and Consumer Skills, students can elect Nutrition & Foods and Child Development in Grades 10, 11, 12 (.50 credit each).

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Curriculum Pathways Grade 10: Academic College-Prep Pathway English English 10 Honors English 10 Social Studies Modern America Science College Prep

Biology

Mathematics Geometry Keystone Algebra

Algebra II Precalculus

Foreign Language French II or III Spanish II or III Technology Applied Technology Intro to Ag Science Health / Phys. Ed. Phys. Ed. 9-10* Health** Fine Arts .50 credit art*** .50 credit music*** Family and Consumer Sciences


Nutrition & Foods and Child Development****

Electives as needed to fulfill minimum of 6.5 credits for the year Grade 10: Academic Tech-Prep Pathway English English 10 Social Studies Modern America Science College Prep

Biology

Mathematics Algebra I B Keystone Algebra

Algebra II Geometry

Technology Applied Technology Intro to Ag Science Health / Phys. Ed. Phys. Ed. 9-10* Health** Fine Arts .50 credit art*** .50 credit music*** Family and Consumer Sciences


Nutrition & Foods and Child Development****



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Curriculum Pathways Grade 11: Academic College-Prep Pathway English College Prep

English 11 Keystone Literature

AP English 11

Social Studies

2015-16: Modern America 2016-17: Global Studies

(Elective) AP U. S. History

AC-DC Elective Offerings: Early American History, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Sociology, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology, AP U.S. Government & Politics, AP U.S. History.

Science Chemistry AC-DC Elective Offerings: Astronomy, Epidemiology, Introduction to Technical Sciences, Natural Disasters, Science of Computing, Sports Science, Stem Cells, AP Chemistry.

Mathematics Precalculus Keystone Algebra

Probability and Statistics

Calculus AP Calculus AB

Foreign Language

French III or IV Spanish III or IV

AC-DC Offerings: Chinese I, German I, Latin I, AP Spanish Language.


Health / Phys. Ed.

Phys. Ed. 11-12*

Fine Arts Same as Grade 9 or 10

Family and Consumer Sciences

Same as Grade 9 or 10

Electives as needed to fulfill minimum of 6.5 credits for the year



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Curriculum Pathways Grade 11: Academic Tech-Prep Pathway English College Prep English 11

Keystone Literature Technical Career English 11

Social Studies

2015-16: Modern America 2016-17: Global Studies

AC-DC Elective Offerings: Early American History, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Sociology.

Science Biology II AC-DC Elective Offerings: Astronomy, Epidemiology, Introduction to Technical Sciences, Natural Disasters, Science of Computing, Sports Science, Stem Cells.

Mathematics Algebra I Algebra IB Keystone Algebra

Algebra II

Geometry Precalculus


Health / Phys. Ed.

Phys. Ed. 11-12*




Electives as needed to fulfill minimum of 6.5 credits for the year * One total credit of Physical Education is a graduation requirement. ** One health course (.50 credit) is required in grades 9, 10, 11, 12 *** One art course (.50 credit) and one music course (.50 credit) are required in grades


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Curriculum Pathways Grade 12: Academic College-Prep Pathway English College Prep

English 12 Advanced Placement English

Social Studies

American Government (Elective)

AP U. S. History

AC-DC Elective Offerings: Early American History, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Sociology, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology, AP U.S. Government & Politics, AP U.S. History.

Science AP Biology Physics AC-DC Offerings: Astronomy, Epidemiology, Introduction to Technical Sciences, Natural Disasters, Science of Computing, Sports Science, Stem Cells, AP Chemistry.

Mathematics Precalculus Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC


Foreign Language French III or IV Spanish III or IV

AC-DC Offerings: Chinese I, German I, Latin I, AP Spanish Language.

Technology Electives Health / Phys. Ed. Phys. Ed. 11-

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Electives as needed to fulfill minimum of 6.5 credits for the year * One total credit of Physical Education is a graduation requirement. ** One health course (.50 credit) is required in grades 9, 10, 11, 12 *** One art course (.50 credit) and one music course (.50 credit) are required in grades


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Curriculum Pathways Grade 12: Academic Tech-Prep Pathway English College Prep

English 12 Technical Career English 12

Social Studies

American Government AC-DC Elective Offerings: Early American History, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Sociology.

Science Environ-mental Science

Crime Scene Investigation

AC-DC Offerings: Astronomy, Epidemiology, Introduction to Technical Sciences, Natural Disasters, Science of Computing, Sports Science, Stem Cells.

Mathematics Algebra I, IB or Geometry Keystones Algebra

Algebra II Probability and Statistics

Technology Electives Health / Phys. Ed.

Phys. Ed. 11-12*




Electives as needed to fulfill minimum of 6.5 credits for the year * Two total credits of Physical Education are a graduation requirement. ** One health course (.50 credit) is required in grades 9, 10, 11, 12 *** One art course (.50 credit) and one music course (.50 credit) are required in grades


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ADDITIONAL CURRICULAR OPTIONS

Dual Enrollment

Annville-Cleona High School, in conjunction with local sponsoring universities including Lebanon Valley College and Harrisburg University, is able to offer a unique opportunity for qualified Annville-Cleona students to take college courses. A-C students have the option to take college-level courses on the LVC campus while attending high school or attend virtual collegiate courses through Harrisburg University’s dual enrollment option. Beginning with courses taken during the 2015-2016 academic year, students will receive a .50 credit (at Annville-Cleona) for a semester course (in addition to the collegiate credit). A variety of pay-as-you-go courses are available for students who wish to earn elective credit through college or university programs. In order to be eligible:

1. Students must have completed 10th grade and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. 2. Students must select courses at an accredited college or university that are not being offered as part of the curriculum at Annville-Cleona High School. A student is not permitted to substitute a college course for a required high school subject. 3. Students are responsible for all fees, including tuition, books, equipment and lab fees. 4. Students are responsible for attending all dual enrollment classes, as well as attending assigned high school classes. 5. Dropping a college level course may result in a student not meeting the district credit and course requirements. Students must follow Annville-Cleona School District's drop/add policy. 6. Annville-Cleona High School will award .50 credit per course per semester. The college course must be scheduled for a minimum of three clock hours per week. The weighted course difficulty is 1.4 for purposes of calculating class rank. Students are responsible for providing an official grade transcript to his/her counselor at the conclusion of the semester. Failure to provide proof of an official grade transcript to the counselor at the conclusion of the semester may preclude the course from being counted in the student’s GPA and QPA calculation. 7. Annville-Cleona School District will accept up to 2.0 credits per academic year.

Lebanon Valley College Tuition-Free Courses Twelve tuition-free courses are available for high school students each semester through Lebanon Valley College. In order to be considered for this option, the following criteria apply:

1. The student must have maintained a "B+" average in major subject areas. 2. Students must select courses at LVC that are not being offered as part of the curriculum at Annville-Cleona High School. A student is not permitted to substitute a college course for a required high school subject (unless approved by the building principal). 3. Students must submit a transcript and a letter of recommendation from a counselor and must meet with a Lebanon Valley College counselor for an interview prior to registration at LVC. 4. The student is responsible for all transportation to and from Lebanon Valley College. 5. The student is responsible for the costs of all textbooks, lab fees, etc. 6. The student is responsible for attending all Lebanon Valley classes, as well as attending assigned high school classes. Dropping a college level course may result in a student not meeting the district

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credit and course requirements. Students must follow Annville-Cleona School District's drop/add policy. 7. Annville-Cleona High School will award one credit for a college level course that meets both first and second semester. The college course must be scheduled for a minimum of three clock hours per week. Grades will be used in class ranking. The weighted course difficulty is 1.4 and a student will receive ½ (.50) credits for a semester course. Students are responsible for providing an official transcript to his/her guidance counselor at the conclusion of the semester. 8. Students who meet the above criteria would be eligible for tuition-free course work. Students are reminded that this option is a privilege requiring appropriate maturity and responsibility. 9. The request for a tuition free course applies only to students taking the course during the regular school term (summer courses will not be considered for the discounted rate). 10. Juniors will be considered if space is available. Standards established for such eligibility will apply. 11. If the student withdraws from the dual enrollment course after the first week of the semester for any reason, the district may hold the parent responsible for reimbursement of the concurrent enrollment fee for the course.

Advanced Placement Courses

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available in several subject areas and are weighted as a 1.4 when determining class rank and QPA. Advanced Placement is a nationally accredited program of the College Examination Board. The purpose of taking an advanced placement course is to obtain college credit for coursework prior to college admission. Upon registration in an advanced placement course, students must agree to take the advanced placement exam at the conclusion of the course. The cost for each exam is $91.00, and comes due some time in mid-November. Payment arrangements will be established to assist families with paying for the AP exam. For those families who need financial assistance, scholarships for test administration fees may be available. Announcements for test sign-up are made on the public address system and through the Advanced Placement teachers. Students must enroll for AP examinations in the guidance office in March of the school term. Exams are administered in early May of each school year. Students who do not take the AP Exam at the conclusion of the course will have their course grade weighted as a 1.2 when determining class rank and QPA.

A-C~D.C. (Online School) The Annville-Cleona Digital Community (AC-DC) is a virtual education program that affords students the opportunity to take classes in an online setting. AC-DC has an extremely rigorous curriculum and requires students to be self-motivated. Students must have the desire and ability to focus on schoolwork for the required amount of time. Successful AC-DC students plan a schedule and follow it in order to complete all course assignments. Students may be full-time AC-DC students, “hybrid” students, or simply take one or two AC-DC courses. Current Annville-Cleona 11th and 12th grade students who wish to enrich their high school experience with electives or content courses that otherwise are not offered within the district may choose to take an AC-DC course. Students who currently attend other cyber schools may transfer into AC-DC and graduate with an Annville-Cleona diploma (transfer cyber school students must attend AC-DC a minimum of one year in order to qualify). Summer school credit recovery courses are also offered through AC-DC. Students should be aware that course offerings and availability

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are limited, and requesting an AC-DC course is not a guarantee of acceptance. Students taking AP courses are required to take the AP exam. Junior and senior students may request AC-DC Elective. Students who are scheduled in AC-DC Elective may choose either two quarter (0.25) credit courses, two semester (0.5 credit) courses, OR one year long (1.0 credit) course and meet during the school day to complete this work. All AC-DC Elective offerings will count as elective or core credit based on department. Costs incurred beyond the enrollment fee, which is paid by the district, are the responsibility of the student. These costs may include books, equipment, and in the case of AP courses, the AP test fee. It is important to remember that course offerings are subject to change. Our service provider will determine the viability of a course based on instructor availability and other factors beyond our control. Students entering the AC-DC program after the start of the year are responsible for all course work from the beginning of the year.

Credits in Grade 8 Incoming high school students who have passed Algebra I or Geometry as middle school students will receive credit in the progression through the courses in the math department. High School credit will not be given, nor will the grade be used when calculating a student's GPA/QPA.

Requests for Independent Study Junior and Senior students who are unable to complete a required course normally offered during the regular high school day due to uncorrectable scheduling conflicts will be permitted to apply for an independent study to take place within and/or outside of the regular school day.

1. Students must submit an application for Independent Study to their guidance counselor. Such application must include: signatures from student, parent/guardian, and supervising teacher.

2. Students will take all assessments given in the regular corresponding course. 3. Independent Study courses will count toward the minimum 25 credits required for graduation. 4. Independent Study courses will not be factored into QPA or GPA calculations. 5. Students approved to take an AP course via Independent Study are subject to district policy

requiring participation in the AP Exam program; however, rule 4 above will apply. 6. All costs associated with the independent study are the responsibility of the student.

Work Study

Senior students will be permitted to apply for a Formal Work Study.

1. Students must submit an application for Work Study to their guidance counselor. 2. The principal will evaluate the proposal and application to determine the number of credits to be

granted upon successful completion of the Work Study, not to exceed 3.0 credits. 3. Work Study will count toward the minimum 25 credits required for graduation. 4. Work Study will not be factored into QPA or GPA calculations. 5. All costs associated with the independent study are the responsibility of the student.

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Study Abroad Some students may have an independent opportunity to study abroad during their high school career. Communication with the administration and guidance office prior to confirming the study abroad program is encouraged. Students who participate in a study abroad program will receive credit on their Annville-Cleona High School transcript accordingly:

1. A transcript of student studies must accompany the student when re-enrolling for the following school year in order for credit to be assigned.

2. Courses completed at the host school will be listed as XXXXX Transfer for each area of study. (LA Transfer - ####, Math Transfer ####, Science Transfer ####, Social Studies Transfer ####, Elective Transfer ####, Independent Study ####)

3. Class credit will be based on time spent in the course during the academic year. 4. ALL grades will be recorded as P (Pass) or F (Fail) and will not factor in the student’s GPA

calculation or class rank value. 5. Exchange Student will appear on the student’s transcript (Example – Germ Exch Student (6480),

Span Exch Student (6481)) 6. A meeting must be set up with the student, parent(s) and school counselor to discuss the above

procedure and sign off process prior to the exchange year in order for any transfer credit to be applied to the student transcript.

It is the student’s responsibility to contact the faculty sponsors of any clubs or academic organizations to verify eligibility upon their return to Annville-Cleona High School.

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GRADING SYSTEM

Non-weighted GPA Many post-secondary schools will request a grade point average (GPA) based on a 4.0 scale. They do this because schools weight courses differently, and some scales exceed 4.0. Year-end grades are calculated with marking periods comprising 20% of the final grade, along with the mid-term (10%) and final exam (10%)[Semester courses yield 40% per marking period and 20% for the final]. If a college requests that the GPA be based on the 4.0 scale, the computation is made using final grades from all coursework and implementing the following scales: Achievement

Level Letter Grade Numerical Average Grade Point Equivalent

Outstanding A 93 - 100 4.0 A- 90 - 92 3.67 B+ 87 - 89 3.33

High B 83 - 86 3.0 B- 80 - 82 2.67 C+ 77 - 79 2.33

Satisfactory C 73 - 76 2.0 C- 70 - 72 1.67 D+ 67 - 69 1.33

Minimal D 63 - 66 1.0 D- 60 - 62 0.67 F 59 and Below 0.00

Weighted QPA - Class Rank

Weighted quality point average (QPA) is based on a point scale that exceeds 4.0. Core (English, math, science, and social studies) and foreign language courses in grades 9 - 12 are "weighted" and receive quality points based on course difficulty. Course weightings will be maintained on a three level system (1.0, 1.2, and 1.4). College courses and AP courses will comprise the courses that will be weighted a 1.4, while honors or college preparatory courses will be weighted a 1.2. Alternative education and summer school courses (in the core/foreign language areas) will be assigned a 1.0 weighting. Once QPA is determined, this information is used to rank students. Beginning in grade nine, the student receives a QPA and class rank at the completion of each year. Valedictorian / Salutatorian are determined after the third marking period of the senior year, based on QPA at that time. A final senior class rank is determined at the end of the school year. Once valedictorian/salutatorian spots are confirmed at the close of the 3rd marking period, these positions are fixed. Transfer students that join A-C’s high school population as a junior or senior shall not be in contention for the valedictorian and salutatorian positions. If it is determined (by teacher/counselor recommendation and principal approval) that it is to the educational benefit of a student to repeat a given course that he/she did pass in the prior school year,

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credit will be awarded for the 2nd attempt. The 2nd attempt does not “replace” the 1st attempt. Both attempts will count toward the student’s GPA and appear on the transcript. If it is a core or foreign language course, both attempts will count toward QPA calculation.

STUDENT ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

Annville-Cleona High School encourages and supports high academic achievement standards for all students in all classes. Students are recognized in the following ways:

Honor Roll Students achieve honor roll status each marking period they earn all A and B grades. (This does not include midterms and final exams. Dual Enrollment courses are included in the second and fourth marking periods).

Distinguished Honor Roll Students achieve distinguished honor roll status each marking period they earn all A grades. (This does not include midterms and final exams. Dual Enrollment courses are included in the second and fourth marking periods).

Academic Letter Students receive an academic letter if the previous year's report card shows all A's and B's, no more than one C, and no D or F grades, including mid-term and final exam grades.

Honor Society Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.67 are eligible to apply for membership in the National Honor Society. A student may have no final grade of D or F in any class over the cumulative history of grades. The Honor Society Advisor follows the election guidelines of the National Chapter of the Honor Society for final selection.

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STUDENT SCHEDULE CHANGES

Drop/Add Period

After schedules have been finalized (based on the electronic course selection process), a drop/add period will be available during the summer (options for counselor meeting dates to be published by the principal in late spring/early summer). The drop/add period will then conclude after the first twelve days of the school year. After the drop/add period conclusion date, schedule changes will not be made except for the following considerations: 1. Medical problems interfere with taking a course. A physician's, licensed psychologist's, or psychiatrist's note indicates the stress or activity of the course will have a negative impact on the child. 2. Course grades, state test scores, teacher and counselor recommendations indicate that a change in course level is necessary. 3. A course requirement needed for graduation has been overlooked. 4. An unforeseen opportunity for a challenging and unique educational experience has occurred. *The student and parent will need to schedule a conference with the principal (or his/her designee) after the drop/add period. *Courses dropped (a) after the drop/add period and/or (b) for other than the reasons listed above will be listed as failures (“WF”) and used in class ranking with zero credit being earned.

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Course Offerings by Department Art Department

1 required course OR

Electives

3-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN I .50 Credit - 90 meetings This first level course will give students the opportunity to construct objects that will communicate functional as well as aesthetic ideas. Additive, subtractive and assemblage techniques will be used to create sculptures. Clay, paper, and general art supplies will be used to construct architectural designs, functional systems and crafts. 3-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN II .50 Credit - 90 meetings This course will give students the continued opportunity to construct objects that will communicate functional as well as aesthetic ideas. Advanced techniques will be used with clay, plaster and other general art supplies to construct and sculpt designs on a more in-depth level. Prerequisite - A grade of “C+” or better in 3-Dimensional Design I CERAMICS .50 Credit - 90 meetings Ceramics will focus on developing the students’ skills and aesthetic sensibilities while concentrating on the use of ceramics as a creative and functional medium. Techniques presented will include hand-building, casting, modeling, extruding, and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Finished work will utilize a variety of surface treatments including glazing, slip trailing, painting and patinas. Prerequisite - A grade of “C+” or better in a prior art course

Drawing, Painting, and Composition I Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

3-Dimensional Design I

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

3-Dimensional Design II

Grade 10, 11, 12

Drawing, Painting, and Composition II

Grade 10, 11, 12

Ceramics

Grades 10, 11, 12

Photography

Grades 10, 11, 12

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DRAWING, PAINTING, COMPOSITION I .50 Credit - 90 meetings This is a first level course designed to instruct students in a variety of media and techniques with the intent to increase their skills, knowledge, and experiences in the visual arts. Instruction in drawing, painting, ceramics and printmaking techniques are utilized to increase technical skills. Art theory instruction will help students find their individual artistic vision and enhance their visual literacy.

DRAWING, PAINTING, COMPOSITION II .50 Credit - 90 meetings Drawing, Painting, Composition II is a second level course designed to refine students’ developing skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and craft techniques. Students will acquire new knowledge and techniques. They will have the opportunity to express their creativity through various alternate media and materials while fostering their own individual style of self-expression. Prerequisite - A grade of “C+” or better in Drawing, Painting, Composition I PHOTOGRAPHY .50 Credit - 90 meetings Photography will develop the basic skills necessary to operate a digital camera. Students will learn photography terminology, history, and how to use compositional techniques. Various methods and view points will be explored. Digital photography skills, processing, and mounting techniques will also be studied. Basic digital editing techniques and special effects in Adobe Photoshop Elements will be used. Students are encouraged to use their own camera for this course so that they can become familiar with its functions. Cell phone photos are not permitted due to low-resolution quality. Prerequisite - A grade of “C+” or better in a prior art course

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Business Department

1 required course

Electives

ACCOUNTING I 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings Accounting I is a course designed for students in grades ten through twelve who plan to attend college and major in accounting or seek a responsible position in the business field. Basic accounting practices for proprietorships, partnerships are covered. Each type of business is presented in a complete accounting cycle covering analyzing transactions, journalizing, posting, petty cash, financial statements, and adjusting and closing entries. This course does not count as a math credit. ACCOUNTING II 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings Accounting II is a continuation of Accounting I for students in grades eleven and twelve. Accounting II expands on topics introduced in the first-year course for corporate accounting while adding new topics about corporate accounting, management accounting, cost accounting, not-for-profit accounting, and financial analysis. These concepts are introduced using modern businesses to which students can relate. Prerequisite - Accounting I This course does not count as a math credit.

REQUIRED Grade 11, 12

Computer Applications & Personal

Finance

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Keyboarding

Grade 10, 11, 12

Accounting I

Grade 11, 12

Accounting II

Grade 11, 12

Sports & Entertainment

Marketing

Grade 11, 12

Desktop Publishing

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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS & PERSONAL FINANCE .50 Credit - 90 meetings This course will teach you the basics of personal finance in conjunction with valuable computer application skills. Each personal finance unit will partner with a piece of Microsoft office software to make this an invaluable class. You will be guided through the process of creating a budget, stressing the importance of financial planning. Learning the importance of investing as well as the pros and cons of credit are also in store. You will explore banking services and many types of insurance. Lastly, we will touch on career choice and its relationship to personal finance. Preparation for life after graduation is key and will guide every aspect of this course. Web tools as well as spreadsheet, word processing, database and presentation software will be utilized. Required for students in the Class of 2016 and beyond. “Computer Applications” will fulfill this requirement for the class of 2015. DESKTOP PUBLISHING .50 Credit - 90 meetings Desktop Publishing is a course designed for students in grades ten through twelve who have established mastery at the keyboard (solid typing skill and speed). This course refines keyboarding skills. Students will utilize Microsoft Word to create professional looking newsletters, reports, flyers, announcements, invitations or presentation graphics. Students will import pictures and text from their favorite graphics and word processing programs, or use draw and a text hanging graphics to create documents from scratch. Desktop Publishing will give students artistic control to create impressive work and professional results. KEYBOARDING .50 Credit - 90 meetings Keyboarding is a basic entry-level business course for any student in grades nine through twelve. The purpose of this course is to learn basic keyboarding skills used in computer operation. Keyboard mastery and formatting skills needed to keyboard letters, tables, reports, etc. are introduced. Macintosh computers and Microsoft Word software are used. Students will receive practice in producing various documents not introduced in previous courses. If students have not taken Middle School Computer Technology, this course should be taken before Computer Applications. SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING .50 Credit – 90 meetings This course is designed to teach the concepts of business and marketing while applying those concepts to the cutting edge sports and entertainment industries. The course will highlight the nine functions of marketing. Major areas that will be covered are amateur and professional sports, theme parks, Broadway, TV industries, concert productions, and theme restaurants.

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Family and Consumer Science Department F&C Skills required (.50 credit) OR Nutri & Foods AND Child Development required (1.0 credit)

Electives

ADVANCED CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION .50 Credit - 90 meetings This elective course is offered to students who have successfully completed Clothing Construction and who have an interest in continuing with clothing construction. The course requires the student to complete sewing projects at an advanced level. After the first required project consisting of certain construction details and techniques is completed, projects will be of the individual's choice. The number of projects completed will be determined by the individual's ability. Prerequisite – A grade of C or better in Clothing Construction CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION .50 Credit - 90 meetings This is an elective course for students in grades 10, 11, and 12 whether male or female. The year begins with a review of the operation of the sewing machine and overlock machine, as well as sewing techniques. After completion of the sample book of swatches, each student will progress at his/her own rate to complete a garment from a commercial pattern. Depending on the complexity of the project and the student's ability, more than one finished project is possible. Students will be given the choice to assist in school related projects dealing with sewing (i.e.: school plays, music productions, etc.).

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Family and Consumer Skills

Grade 10, 11, 12

Nutrition and Foods

Grade 10, 11, 12

Child Development

AND OR

Grade 10, 11, 12

Nutrition and Foods

Grade 10, 11, 12

Child Development

Grade 10, 11, 12

Clothing Construction

Grade 11, 12 Advanced Clothing

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT .50 Credit - 90 meetings When taken with Nutrition and Foods, this is ONE option as a required course for senior high students. This course concentrates on preparing both male and female students for life skills upon graduation. The course deals with parenting skills and child development. Open and honest discussions allow a forum in which to voice ideas and beliefs on the subject of marriage and childrearing. Physical, social/emotional and cognitive growth of a child 0 to 5 years is covered. Students are given hands-on opportunities to work with and observe children in each of these ages. FAMILY AND CONSUMER SKILLS .50 Credit - 90 meetings This is ONE option as a required course for senior high students. The total class periods are varied to expose the student to the four areas of Family and Consumer Sciences, thus enabling him to better decide future specialized courses. The childcare unit exposes the student to information on children from the age of 0 to 5 years. Physical, intellectual, social and emotional developments are covered. The nutrition unit allows the student the opportunity to review and expand upon nutritional information covered in Grade 8. After this review, the students will work in small groups to prepare food of their choice within specific categories. Clothing care and construction will include workplace attire and construction of a simple garment from a commercial pattern. The student is responsible for choosing and purchasing both the pattern and needed supplies. Resource management will cover the consumer's role and responsibility in society working within a household budget and practicing comparison-shopping. NUTRITION AND FOODS .50 Credit - 90 meetings When taken with Child Development, this is ONE OPTION as a required course for senior high students. This is also an elective course for all students. It explores nutrition in detail, touching on topics such as weight maintenance, dieting and food fads. Students compute their own basal metabolism rate and needed caloric intake, as well as determine their individual BMI (Body Mass Index). Students learn to adapt recipes to meet dietary needs. Students are given the opportunity to increase their label reading savvy and familiarize themselves with advertising techniques of foods. Students work in teams as they prepare foods in a laboratory situation from ten basic categories. Food safety, sanitation and meal planning and serving are covered in each cooking lab. An opportunity to prepare various ethnic foods is also provided.

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World Language Department

FRENCH I (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This course provides a foundation in speaking, understanding and writing French. Students are engaged in speaking and writing activities while learning about the language and culture by listening to native speakers on cd’s and videotapes. FRENCH II (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This is a continuation of French I. The students continue to learn basic vocabulary and the fundamentals of grammar. Students learn about the French-speaking world. Prerequisite - A “C” or better in French I FRENCH III (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings Students will use the language tools learned in French I and II to study about French culture. The supplementary materials include modern French poetry and simplified versions of famous French stories. These materials are used as a basis for students to engage in French conversations. Prerequisite - A “C” or better in French II

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

French I

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Spanish I

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

French II

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Spanish II

Grade 10, 11, 12

Spanish III

Grade 10, 11, 12

French III

Grade 11, 12

Spanish IV

Grade 11, 12

French IV

Grade 11, 12

AC-DC Offerings: Chinese I, Chinese II,

German I, Latin I, Latin II, AP Spanish

Language

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FRENCH IV (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings In French IV the students explore French culture by reading excerpts of works by well-known authors. Students continue to work on the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite - A “C” or better in French III SPANISH I (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of Spanish through listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Grammatical concepts, sentence formation, and vocabulary comprise the majority of the course with a supplement of cultural studies and Spanish-related events. SPANISH II (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings As a continuation of level I, this course will enhance the student’s understanding through further study of grammar and syntax. Emphasis is placed upon correct pronunciation and the study of the present, past, future, conditional, and progressive tenses. A variety of culturally related activities and materials provides the student with real-life situations of the natives in Spanish-speaking countries. Prerequisite - A “C” or better in Spanish I SPANISH III (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings The focus of this level, while continuing to stress the skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking, will be to employ the language through the use of textbook situations, literature, poetry, selected “novelettes”, and the Internet. Students will be expected to converse as much as possible in the language, as the majority of classroom lectures and presentations will be conducted in Spanish. The study of vocabulary and more complex grammatical/syntactic structures will continue throughout the year along with discussions involving Spanish-speaking countries and other cultural related events. Additional practice and application will be attained by translations and the use of the National Spanish Exam and the AP Spanish Exam. Prerequisite - A “C” or better in Spanish II SPANISH IV (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings In Spanish IV, students will continue to work on the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as presented in level III. Students will be required to speak in Spanish as much as possible as the majority of the class will be conducted in the language. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the study of the subjunctive mood and its various tenses. A more in-depth look will be taken at culture and literature, as students will be reading selections from well-known Spanish and Latin American authors and doing projects on culture via the Internet. Prerequisite - A “C” in Spanish III Chinese I (AC-DC Full year) (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit High school students begin their introduction to Chinese with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous

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interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, and multimedia cultural presentations covering major Chinese-speaking countries. Chinese II (AC-DC Full year) (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit Students in high school continue their introduction to Chinese in this second-year course with review of fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, and multimedia cultural presentations covering major Chinese-speaking countries. German I (AC-DC Full Year) (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit German I is a comprehensive and engaging look at the German language and culture and focuses on the most essential information needed to communicate in German. After mastering the German alphabet and numbers, students study German culture, events, and people. By the end of the course, students have a foundation in the study of German and can engage in conversational German. Latin I (AC-DC Full year) (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit High school students begin their introduction to Latin with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, and cultural presentations covering significant aspects of Roman culture or their modern-day manifestations, and assessments. Latin II (AC-DC Full year) (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit Students continue their introduction to high school Latin by continuing to cover the fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, a notable ancient myth in Latin, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, and cultural presentations covering significant aspects of Roman culture or their modern-day manifestations, and assessments. AP Spanish Language (AC-DC Full Year) (NCAA Approved) 1.4 Value 1.0 Credit AP Spanish Language students practice perfecting their Spanish speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. They study vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects of the language, and then apply what they learn in extensive written and spoken exercises. The course addresses the broad themes of Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, Families and Communities, and Beauty and Aesthetics. By the end of the course, students will have an expansive vocabulary, a solid, working knowledge of all verb forms and tenses, strong command of other language structures, and an ability to use language in many different contexts and for varied purposes. The

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equivalent of a college-level language course, AP Spanish Language prepares students for the AP exam and for further study of Spanish language, culture, or literature. Additional materials are required. Pre-requisite: 3-4 years of Spanish or equivalent native fluency.

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Language Arts/English Department

Electives

Grade 9

Honors English 9

Grade 9

English 9

Grade 10

Honors English 10

Grade 10

English 10

Grade 11 AP

English 11

Grade 11 College Prep English 11

Grade 12 AP

English 12

Grade 12 College Prep English 12

Grade 11 Technical/Career

English 11

Grade 12 Technical/Career

English 12

Grade 10, 11, 12

Speech

Grade 10, 11, 12

Intro to Journalism

Grade 11, 12

Journalism: Newspaper

Grade 11, 12

Journalism: Yearbook

Grade 11 Keystone Literature

(Assigned to non-proficient students)

Students will be accepted into an English Honors (9 or 10) or Advanced Placement (11 or 12) course upon evaluation of the following: 1) Final grade of B or higher in the current English class; (2) an entrance examination; (3) evidence of leadership in class participation, work ethic, and initiative as evaluated on a rubric.

Grade 11, 12

Journalism: Broadcast

Grade 11, 12

Supervised Journalism Experience

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COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH 9 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings English 9 emphasizes the study of complex forms of grammar, which will be applied in verbal and written communication. Paragraph structure and composition skills will be developed as part of the writing process. These skills prepare students for research based upon a teacher-approved topic. Literature includes nonfiction essays, short stories, poetry, drama, and several novels by American and English authors. Vocabulary study is stressed throughout the year, and vocabulary will be integrated into oral and written communication. HONORS ENGLISH 9 (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings Honors English is designed for students interested in pursuing the honors/advanced placement pathway of English through grade twelve. This course is an extension of the college prep curriculum with an emphasis on higher thinking skills. Students will be required to complete a summer reading project with evaluation to occur at the beginning of the school year. Prerequisite - Students will be accepted into English Honors 9 upon evaluation of the following: 1) Final grade of B or higher in the current English class; (2) an entrance examination; (3) evidence of leadership in class participation, work ethic, and initiative, as evaluated on a rubric. COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH 10 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings English 10 leads to more advanced experiences in the study of grammar, vocabulary, usage, composition, and mechanics of writing. Writing projects include personal essays, descriptions, reading journals, interpretations of literature, and research papers. Literature selections focus on essays, short stories, novels, and drama. An emphasis is placed upon literary elements in preparation for the Keystone Literature Exam. Students will also use oral communication skills through informal and formal presentations. Prerequisite – CP English 9 or Honors English 9 HONORS ENGLISH 10 (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This course is designed for the students interested in the honors/Advanced Placement pathway through grade twelve. The students will broaden their literary knowledge by focusing heavily upon different genres of world literature. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate, discuss, and compare specific pieces of literature and relate them to the time periods during which they were written. Emphasis is placed on the writing process with projects including an extensive research paper as well as personal essays, literary analyses, reading journals, and topical essays. Students should have a strong background in grammar that will be incorporated into the writing process. Most importantly, students will be applying the concepts in class to real-life situations with projects and activities that require active participation and excellent communication skills. Prerequisite – Honors or CP English 9 and evaluation of the following: 1) Final grade of B or higher in the current English class; (2) an entrance examination; (3)) evidence of leadership in class participation, work ethic, initiative as evaluated on a rubric.

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TECHNICAL/CAREER ENGLISH 11 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings Developed for the student whose career goals do not require a four-year liberal arts college degree, this course addresses strategies of business communication in both oral and written form. Appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and style are addressed. While the student is exposed to highlights of American literature from all time periods, the primary focus of projects in oral and written communication is on the business and work situation. Prerequisite - English 9, 10 or Honors English 9, 10 COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH 11 (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings Designed for the college-bound student, this writing-intensive course is based on a survey of American literature from Puritanism to the 21st century. All major writing focuses on the literature and is expected to reflect the application of appropriate grammar and vocabulary, as well as analytical and evaluative skills. Prerequisite - English 9, English 10, Honors English 9, Honors English 10 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH 11 (NCAA Approved) 1.4 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings Students electing this course will prepare to take the Language and Composition Advanced Placement Exam in May and will be encouraged to elect AP English in their senior year. They should be prepared for active discussion and a writing-intensive program that approaches a comprehensive survey of literature (1600 to the present) through analysis and evaluation of both structure and content. Summer reading is required; independent reading and research will be emphasized throughout the year. Students will be required to take the Language and Composition AP Exam as a result of enrollment in this course. Prerequisite – Honors or CP English 10 and evaluation of the following: 1) Final grade of B or higher in the current English class; (2) an entrance examination; (3) evidence of leadership in class participation, work ethic, and initiative as evaluated on a rubric TECHNICAL/CAREER ENGLISH 12 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This course is designed to use multiple literacy and communication skills for postsecondary success in college and/or the workforce. Skills include critical thinking, organization and time management, work ethic, leadership and collaboration, and problem solving. Prerequisite - English 11 COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH 12 (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This course prepares the student to attend a two or four year college program. Study of grammar and of syntax, growth of vocabulary, stress upon development of the paragraph and multi-paragraph papers, and the writing of the research paper characterize this program. Small research papers are required in every marking period. In addition, the reading of selected English literature from Anglo-Saxon times to the present is included. Prerequisite – AP, CP, or Technical English 11

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH 12 (NCAA Approved) 1.4 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This course prepares students to take the Literature and Composition Advanced Placement Exam in May. The course is built around the works of World Literature. Students will write persuasive essays on a frequent basis and compose 1200-1500 word papers. All students must take the AP Exam in May. Prerequisite - Honors or CP English 11 and evaluation of the following: 1) Final grade of B or higher in the current English class; (2) an entrance examination; (3) evidence of leadership in class participation, work ethic, and initiative as evaluated on a rubric. KEYSTONE ENGLISH .50 Credit - 90 meetings Keystone English will focus on remediating language arts skills in the area of reading. Emphasis on state reading and writing Keystone anchors with an individualized approach will be the foundation of this course. Students who demonstrate a lack of proficiency on the Pennsylvania Keystone Literature Assessment will be scheduled to participate in this course in an effort to prepare students to retake the assessment. This is a Keystone course. Elective credit will be awarded. INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM (Grades 10, 11, 12) .50 Credit - 90 meetings This course is a prerequisite for all of the other Journalism electives. It consists of an overview of media in the world today, the legal issues facing student journalists, and practice in gathering and writing news. Students will also be given instruction on writing the feature, covering and writing about sports, editing, writing headlines, writing editorials, planning and writing columns, writing reviews of the arts, producing publications, interviewing, and examining careers in journalism. The culminating project will be the creation of one newspaper article. JOURNALISM: BROADCAST NEWS (Grades 10, 11, 12) .50 Credit - 90 Meetings Students must complete the "Journalism: Introduction" course before taking this course. In this elective, students will be responsible for the production of the daily and weekly broadcasts of ACDN-TV (Annville-Cleona Dutchman News-TV). They will have the opportunity to practice the different roles that are responsible for the production of a single broadcast episode including: producer, editor, videographer, photographer, and on-air talent. Focus on speech, camera angles/techniques, and script writing will be emphasized. Students who opt to pursue this elective must be able to work well independently and be willing to spend considerable time outside of school to complete assignments. Prerequisite- Journalism: Introduction and permission of the instructor JOURNALISM: NEWSPAPER (Grades 10, 11, 12) .50 Credit - 90 meetings Students must complete the "Journalism: Introduction" course before taking this elective. Students who wish to extend the skills learned in the introductory j ournalism course will focus directly on the publication of the school newspaper, The Dutchman Crier. Students will use interviewing and writing skills in composing features, editorials, and news articles for editing and inclusion in the school newspaper. Prerequisite- Journalism: Introduction and permission of the instructor

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JOURNALISM: YEARBOOK (Grades 11, 12) 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This course extends the skills learned in the introductory journalism class by directly publishing the yearbook, which is the main focus. Students will learn effective interviewing skills to be used in their body copy, will spend time learning about the importance of advertising and its effect on both the media and on our yearbook, and will examine the effectiveness of headlines, body copy, and captions. Students will learn the online software program used to create yearbook layouts and will also become familiar with Photoshop Elements and editing digital photography. Prerequisite- Journalism: Introduction and permission of the instructor SPEECH (Grades 10, 11, 12) .50 Credit - 90 meetings This course presents a discipline that requires students to be active participants in the class, in addition to taking notes and maintaining a high level of class participation. Students will maintain the goal of increasing confidence when speaking in front of a group and will gain a sense of accomplishment and control through the achievement of increased confidence. Finally, the course will teach students that there is a discrete set of skills and strategies that can be learned and practiced that will improve their abilities to communicate in a wide variety of situations. Students will engage in literary readings, voice variation readings, an informative speech, a persuasive speech, and a speech of introduction. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in speech contests.

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Mathematics Department All students are expected to provide their own TI-84 graphing calculator for math coursework throughout high school. Some calculators may be available for use during class time, however, students will need their own calculators for at home use and personal use in class on tests, quizzes and classwork.

No high school credit is earned for 8th grade math courses.

Electives

Grade 8

Algebra I

Grade 8

Algebra IA

Grade 9

Algebra I

Grade 9, 10

Algebra II

Grade 11, 12


Grade 10, 11

Precalculus

Grade 10

Geometry

Grade 11, 12

Calculus

Grade 11

Algebra II

Grade 12 Precalculus

Grade 11, 12

AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Java

Grade 9,10, 11,12

Advanced Java

Grade 10,11, 12 Advanced

Placement Java

Grade 8, 9

Geometry

Grade 9 Algebra IB

Keystone Algebra (Assigned to non-proficient

students)

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ALGEBRA I (NCAA Approved), ALGEBRA IB 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings The basic premise of this course sequence is the belief that every student can succeed in Algebra; it makes math concepts accessible to a wide range of students through a more traditional approach. Core concepts are carefully developed followed by opportunities of extension. The algebraic situations that are provided are designed to accommodate varied learning styles and abilities. Algebra IB will provide students with the same curriculum as Algebra I. Algebra 1B is the extension of the middle school’s Algebra 1A course. Students who demonstrate additional needs in the area of fundamental mathematical skills will be enrolled in Algebra 1. The teaching staff and guidance department will provide course recommendations. These courses will conclude with the Algebra I Keystone examination. GEOMETRY (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings An emphasis is placed on connections to other mathematical areas (algebra, probability, statistics, etc.) as well as to other academic disciplines. Applications motivate all topics that include basic geometric concepts, measurement in geometry congruence, proofs, triangles, circles, and quadrilaterals. The use of calculators facilitates accessibility of mathematical ideas to the student. The course promotes independent thinking and learning. ALGEBRA II (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This is a second year course in Algebra and is designed for students to take after Geometry. This course is usually required for entrance to college. Students are expected to use graphing calculator technology while studying real-world applications of their algebra skills. Algebra II studies a variety of topics, from lines to logarithms, from quadratic equations to radical functions, and from functions to systems. PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings Probability and Statistics is designed for students seeking a fourth year of mathematics. Many situations in life involve uncertainty. Statistics is the branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, organization, analysis and interpretation of information, usually numerical information, called data. Students will learn how to use the statistical features found on calculators to help organize, summarize and analyze data. A graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: Three (3) credits of high school mathematics or permission of the instructor. PRECALCULUS (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This course should be taken following Algebra II and is for virtually all students who expect to go to college. This course focuses on the construction of the three mathematical models, showing relationships between graphical, numeric and algebraic models. This course employs current technology (TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition calculators) to help students see the parallel effects of transformations on functions and on data. The trigonometry in this course includes the right triangle and unit circle definitions, their applications to finding measures in any triangle and their graphs. This course also uses the complex number systems and introduces notation and concepts that will be used extensively in Calculus.

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CALCULUS (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This course is designed for the students that will be attending college in pursuit of careers in the areas of business, economics, and social and life sciences. The derivatives of functions and “real-world” applications will be the major emphasis of the material. Students wishing to take the Advanced Placement Examination in the spring should not take this course. ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB (NCAA Approved) 1.4 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings Calculus is the basic mathematics building block for professional careers in mathematics, science, engineering, computer science, business, and technology. It is a basic freshman college course for students who wish to major in these areas. Students taking this course will study differential calculus, integral calculus, and analytical geometry. This course will challenge students who have already studied college preparatory mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Advanced Algebra and Pre-calculus) to obtain the mathematical background for successful work at the college level. This course prepares students to take the AP Calculus AB Exam, which is a requirement upon enrollment in this course. Prerequisite - A grade of “B” or better in Precalculus ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS BC (NCAA Approved) 1.4 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings Calculus is the basic mathematics building block for professional careers in mathematics, science, engineering, computer science, business, and technology. This course is the second semester freshman college course for students who wish to major in these areas. Students taking this course will study applications of integrals, series, sequences, parametric functions, polar functions, and vector functions. This course will challenge students who have already studied college preparatory mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Pre-calculus, AP Calculus AB) to obtain the mathematical background for successful work at the college level. This course prepares students to take the AP Calculus BC Examination, which is a requirement upon enrollment in this course. Prerequisite - A grade of “B” or better in Advanced Placement Calculus AB JAVA .50 Credit - 90 meetings The course topics include: programming methodology, control statements, user-defined classes, user-interfaces, and arrays. Java is the beginning course for the teaching of programming and problem solving skills. Students may need to spend additional time outside of the classroom on the computer to complete the programming assignments. This class is strongly encouraged for those students who wish to pursue careers in mathematics, science, technology, and computer science. Prerequisite - A grade of “C” or better in Algebra I This course does not satisfy a mathematics requirement. ADVANCED JAVA .50 Credit - 90 meetings The course topics include: class structures, array structures, recursion, search techniques, sorting techniques, object-oriented design, lists, stacks, queues, sets, and maps. This course completes the introduction of the Java programming language. Students may need to spend additional time outside of the classroom on the computer to complete the programming assignments. This class is strongly

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encouraged for those students who wish to pursue careers in mathematics, science, technology, and computer science. Prerequisite - A grade of “C” or better in Java This course does not satisfy a mathematics requirement. ADVANCED PLACEMENT JAVA 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings The course topics include: the implementation of lists, stacks, queues, sets, maps, and trees; two dimensional graphics; files; applets; HTML; AWT; and Swing. This course completes the Advanced Placement curriculum of the Java programming language. Students may need to spend additional time outside of the classroom on the computer to complete the programming assignments. This course will challenge students that have already completed the introductory courses to obtain the computer science background for successful work at the college level. This course will prepare students to take the AP Programming Exam. This class is strongly encouraged for those students who wish to pursue careers in mathematics, science, technology, and computer science. The student will need to complete three case study assignments that are required by the College Board. Prerequisite - A grade of “C” or better in Java This course does not satisfy a mathematics requirement. KEYSTONE ALGEBRA (Grade 9-12) .50 Credit – 90 meetings Keystone Algebra will focus on remediating algebra. Emphasis on state algebra keystone anchors with an individualized approach will be the foundation of this course. Students who demonstrate a lack of proficiency on the Pennsylvania Keystones algebra Assessment will be scheduled to participate in this course as a the year following the assessment in an effort to prepare students to retake the assessment. Elective Credit will be awarded.

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Music Department Performance Electives

Performance Electives

Content Electives

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND 1.0 Credit – 180 meetings Senior High School Band is offered as an elective course. This comprehensive program includes both concert and marching experiences and obligations. All students enrolled will participate in concert band, marching band and chamber ensembles. Students will develop performance skills on their individual instruments and learn various musical styles and performance practices. Students are seated based on audition at the beginning of each semester. All band students are required to perform during concerts in school, in public performance, adjudication festivals, football games, parades, and in exhibitions as per a published yearly schedule. Additional required rehearsals to prepare for performances will be scheduled beyond the normal school day including summer marching rehearsals. A

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Senior High School Band

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 History and Performance

of American Popular Music

(Offered in 2015-16)

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Electronic Music

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Introduction to Theater

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 History and Performance

of Music Through the Ages

(Offered in 2016-17)

Grade 9, 10

Chorus 9-10

Grade 11, 12

Chorus 11-12

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

A-C Chorale

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Madrigals

Grade 10, 11, 12

Music Theory I

Grade 11, 12

Music Theory II

Grade 12

Music Theory III

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schedule of rehearsals and performances is published and distributed every spring for the next school year. Prerequisite - Demonstration of Instrument Proficiency through Audition CHORUS 9-10 .50 Credit - 90 meetings The chorus is open to any student in grades nine and ten. The purpose of the chorus is to offer opportunities to develop vocal/ensemble performance skills by singing a varied selection of choral music from various time periods. Emphasis is placed on the development of correct vocal production and general performance practice. Students are required to attend out-of-school rehearsals as scheduled and to perform both in-school and out-of-school concerts. CHORUS 11-12 .50 Credit - 90 meetings The chorus is open to any student in grades eleven and twelve. Students will be offered the opportunities to sing various styles of music and develop their voice to the fullest potential. Students are required to attend out-of-school rehearsals and performances as scheduled in addition to regular in-school scheduled rehearsals. A-C CHORALE (9-12) .50 Credit - 90 meetings This vocal ensemble offers the opportunity for the more advanced student to sing a distinctive and select repertoire, which develops performance skills and musical independence. It helps to develop musical leaders and encourages those who might be considering music as a career. Students are required to attend some after school rehearsals and must perform public concerts as scheduled beyond the school day. Students gain membership through audition with the director. Simultaneous membership in 9, 10, 11, or 12th grade chorus is required. Prerequisite – Chorus 9-10 or Chorus 11-12 MADRIGALS .50 Credits – 180 meetings Madrigals is a highly select chamber ensemble that emphasizes the performance of Renaissance and Contemporary choral literature. This course has many high-level performance demands for the voice. Students are required to attend rehearsals out of school and participate in both in-school and public performances. Students gain membership through audition with the director. Prerequisite - A-C Chorale ELECTRONIC MUSIC .50 Credit - 90 meetings This course examines the development of electronic music from the mid-nineteenth century to the present in order to establish the history of creating music using electronic procedures and technology. From this point, the focus of the class becomes the development of creating music electronically. Topics include: the development and use of electronic musical devices, basic MIDI and sequencing operations for composing and performing, the functions of Garageband, and basic piano skills.

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HISTORY AND PERFORMANCE OF MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES .50 Credit - 90 meetings (Offered during the 2016-17 school year) History and Performance of Music through the Ages will trace the development of music from the Medieval through the Contemporary Periods. Students will explore the historical significance of the music of the great master composers throughout the ages. Students will also be required to perform various music styles at an elementary level using piano, guitar, percussion and/or voice. HISTORY AND PERFORMANCE OF AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC .50 Credit - 90 meetings (Offered during the 2015-16 school year) History and Performance of American Popular Music will examine the evolution of American Popular Music from the mid-19th Century to the present. Students will explore the musical advancements, historical significance, and social ramifications of popular music in American culture. Students will be required to perform within various popular music styles at an elementary level using piano, guitar, percussion and/or the voice. INTRODUCTION TO THEATER .50 Credit - 90 meetings This course is designed for the student interested in exploring literature from both the musical and non-musical theater. The course will include the history, literature and logistics of the theatre as well as basic acting and singing techniques. An emphasis will be placed on the exploration of the American Musical Theatre in the second marking period of the course. MUSIC THEORY I .50 Credit - 90 meetings This course is designed for the student wishing to learn basic music composition skills and for the student who has an interest in pursuing a career in music. It includes a study of various types of composition, sight singing, ear training and traditional based harmony. The course will progress to dominant harmonic structures. MUSIC THEORY II .50 Credit - 90 meetings This course is an elective for the student who has completed Music Theory I. The student will continue the study of advanced triadic, harmony and will be required to compose simple songs and accompaniments using traditional board harmony. Prerequisite - Music Theory I MUSIC THEORY III .50 Credit - 90 meetings This course is an elective for the student who has completed Music Theory II. It will explore Twentieth Century compositional technique. The student will be required to compose simple songs using these techniques. Prerequisite - Music Theory II

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Physical Education and Health Department

Electives

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9-10 .50 Credit - 90 meetings Physical Education classes will involve individual and team sport activities for grade nine and ten students in a co-educational environment. Each student will participate and learn skills and strategies of team sports. Units include manipulative games, invasion games, individual/lifetime activities, and personal health and fitness. Physical fitness tests are core requirements. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11-12 .50 Credit - 90 meetings Students in grades eleven and twelve are combined in co-educational classes. Physical fitness tests are core requirements. For scheduling purposes, students who have not yet completed the required number of PE credits will be given preference over students requesting the course for elective credit. HEALTH .50 Credit - 90 meetings This is a co-educational program in which emphasis is placed on factors that may impact students as they develop into adulthood. Emphasis will be placed on a two-week course on Safe Dates, marriage and divorce, drugs, alcohol, communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases and media influences. This course is a requirement for all high school students.

Grade 9, 10

Physical Education 9-10

Grades 11, 12

Physical Education 11-12

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Health

Grades 11, 12

Current Health Issues

Grades 11, 12

Personal Fitness

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PERSONAL FITNESS .50 Credit - 90 meetings The Personal Fitness course will be structured to introduce systematically and thematically, the five areas of Health Related Fitness including: flexibility, muscular endurance, muscular strength, body composition, and cardiovascular endurance. The Personal Fitness course begins the process at the basic level. Students will be expected to execute self-designed fitness plans and multiple project assignments, as well as participate in fitness opportunities. The course will allow for the accommodation of many learning styles, motivational levels, and physical abilities. Prerequisite – Physical Education 9-10 CURRENT HEALTH ISSUES .50 Credit - 90 meetings This course is open to students in grades ten through twelve. The course will consist of the study of current health issues including mental health, sexuality, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, HIV/AIDS, and violence. Prerequisite - Health

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Science Department

Electives

Grade 9

Integrated Science 9

Grade 10

College Prep Biology

Grade 11

Chemistry

Grade 12

Physics and/or AP Biology

Grade 9

Integrated Science 9

Grade 10

College Prep Biology

Grade 11

Biology II or any two science electives

Grade 12

Chemistry or any two science electives

Grade 11, 12 Crime Scene Investigation

Grade 11, 12 Environmental

Science

Grade 11, 12

AC-DC Elective Offerings: Astronomy, Epidemiology, Introduction to Technical Sciences, Natural Disasters, Science of Computing,

Sports Science, Stem Cells, AP Chemistry

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COLLEGE-PREP BIOLOGY (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This course is for tenth grade students in the college preparatory curriculum. Course concentration will be on the development and evaluation of the following biological phenomena: cellular biology, genetics, survey and classification of life on earth, ecological systems and man’s impact on the biosphere, conservation of natural resources and solutions to environmental problems. Laboratory activities and experiments are used to supplement content material. This is a Keystone course. BIOLOGY II 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This course is for eleventh grade Tech-Prep students who are not planning on attending a four-year college or university. This is a continuation of BIOLOGY I. Integrated biology and chemistry concepts are taught that center around the topics of the biochemistry of plants, principals of zoology, human biochemistry, and ecological principles. The impact of science, technology, and man’s use of natural resources on society and the earth are considered. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) BIOLOGY (NCAA Approved) 1.4 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This is a senior elective. This course is divided into three sections. The first section is a detailed study using a biochemical approach of molecules and cells. The second deals with concepts of genetics and evolution. The third section examines aspects of organisms and populations, including: taxonomy, systematics, the seven kingdom system of classification, and ecology. Laboratory work is involved in all sections. This course prepares students to take the Biology Advanced Placement Exam in May, which is a requirement of the course if enrolled. Prerequisite - “B” or better in CP Biology and Chemistry AND departmental approval CHEMISTRY (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This course is for college preparatory students in grades eleven or twelve. Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure and properties of matter and the changes matter undergoes. Scientific inquiry is used to develop models that explain the physical phenomena we observe in laboratory experiments, demonstrations, computer simulations, and guided inquiries. Most models include verbal, visual, mathematical and graphical descriptions of the observed phenomena. Strong algebra skills, the ability to learn scientific vocabulary, and the ability to draw conclusions from observations and explain physical phenomena in terms of scientific concepts are necessary to successfully complete this course. The course begins with a basic understanding of matter and energy, moves on to a deeper understanding of the structure and properties of matter and then explores the changes matter undergoes. Prerequisite - “C” or better in Algebra II PHYSICS (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This course is designed for the college-bound student and is the study of interactions between matter and energy. Scientific inquiry will be used to develop models that explain the physical phenomena we observe in laboratory experiments, demonstrations and computer simulations. Most models include verbal, visual, mathematical and graphical descriptions of the observed phenomena. Strong algebra and geometry skills, a basic understanding of trigonometry, the ability to learn scientific vocabulary and the ability to draw conclusions from observations and explain physical phenomena in terms of scientific

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concepts are necessary to successfully complete this course. The course begins with a basic understanding of matter and energy, moves on to a thorough understanding of forces, motion, and how energy is stored in matter as mechanical energy, and ends with a basic understanding of electricity and magnetism. Prerequisite - “C” or better in PreCalculus ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit – 180 meetings This course is designed for ninth grade students to increase aware of the environmental issues that exist and how humans affect them. Students will learn how scientists study these crucial issues and identify possible solutions. Ecosystems will be investigated along with the components that allow the various systems to balance out and run smoothly. The resources harvested from the environment and the effect(s) that these actions have on our lives will be a central focus in this class. CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION 1.0 Value .50 Credit - 90 meetings This elective course explores techniques used by crime scene investigators made popular by current TV crime shows. Topics covered include fingerprinting, DNA, blood and hair analysis. Student will apply the scientific process and data to a number of types of evidences and criminal cases examined in this class. Some of the cases take place virtually and others use hard evidence that is worked on in the lab. This class will be used to get a better understanding of how the field of forensic science operates on a daily basis. KEYSTONE BIOLOGY .50 Credit - 90 meetings Keystone Biology will focus on remediating biology, with an emphasis on state Biology Keystone anchors using an individualized approach. Students who demonstrate a lack of proficiency on the Pennsylvania Keystone Biology Assessment will be scheduled to participate in this course in an effort to prepare students to retake the assessment. This is a Keystone course. Elective credit will be awarded. Astronomy (AC-DC Quarter) (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value .25 Credit In this course, students take a fascinating journey through the cosmos and learn basic concepts in the study of astronomy. The course begins with the celestial objects closest to home, scanning the solar system to provide students with an overview of the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that revolve around the sun. The course then moves beyond the solar system to cover the characteristics of our galaxy - the Milky Way. Students are amazed to learn the sheer size of this system and of other galaxies nearby, and about the formation and death of stars, supernovas, black holes, and even theoretical wormholes. Finally, the course reaches to the edges of time and space to investigate the properties of the universe as a whole, when students learn about theories explaining the very beginnings of existence and the expansion of the universe. Students also learn about Einstein’s theory of relativity, time travel and the search for extra-solar planets. Epidemiology (AC-DC Quarter) (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value .25 Credit Epidemiologists investigate the causes of disease and other public health problems in an effort to prevent them from spreading. This course introduces students to the field of epidemiology, including the

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basic concepts related to infectious disease, specializations in epidemiology, and study design. Students learn about the specific parts of an epidemiology study and why they are important, including types of sampling, selection bias, standardization, confidence intervals, and evidence-based research. Introduction to Technological Sciences (AC-DC Quarter) (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value .25 Credit In this course, students learn about three main fields of technological science: engineering, biotechnology, and information technology. The first unit of the course surveys 15 distinct sub-fields of engineering, exploring the science background, real-world applications, and career opportunities in fields including aerospace, nuclear, and software engineering. In the second unit, students study cutting-edge biotechnology topics such as gene therapy, bioengineering crops, and biodegradation. The final unit focuses on the study of informational technology, covering computer networking, data storage, and data encryption for secure communications. Natural Disasters (AC-DC Quarter) (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value .25 Credit Around the globe, natural disasters are a seemingly daily occurrence. This course provides an overview of the different types of catastrophic forces of nature and their impact on the populations that they strike. The course gives students a greater understanding of the causes and effects of natural disasters; students also investigate what can be done to prevent such disasters. The first unit covers land-based events, detailing how scientists predict and react to avalanches, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, mudslides, and fires. The second unit focuses on catastrophic events that begin in the ocean and atmosphere, describing the impact of flooding, hurricanes, blizzards, and droughts. In the third unit, students learn how disease spreads and how quickly it can impact the world’s population. The final unit looks skyward for potential catastrophic impacts from comets and asteroids. Science of Computing (AC-DC Quarter) (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value .25 Credit This course is a survey of the past, present, and future of computer technology. Students explore fascinating and enlightening topics, such as how Stonehenge may actually have been used as a type of computer, and how inventions such as the abacus and the microprocessor have made today’s technology possible. Students also learn about the science behind the hardware and software used today. Topics like algorithms, operating systems, and networks are described in detail and placed into context as tools for human innovation. Finally, the course looks to the future, introducing students to foreseeable improvements to current technology and visionary breakthroughs like artificial intelligence, quantum security, and biological processors. Sports Science (AC-DC Quarter) (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value .25 Credit Modern day sports and the world-class athletes who excel at them take center stage in this journey through sports science. This course provides students with a survey of the impact of physics, biomechanics, and physiology on 14 modern sports. The first unit describes the role physics plays in a variety of sports, from the aerodynamics involved in auto racing to the force behind a boxer’s right-hook. The next unit investigates the biomechanics of these sports, discussing concepts like the contortion of a gymnast’s body and the cause of tennis elbow. The last unit focuses on the limits of the human body, describing the energy used by cyclists during a mountain climb through the Alps and the

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reaction time required to hit a 90 miles per hour fastball. Overall, the course presents engaging information that will forever change the way students look at world-class athletes and competition. Stem Cells (AC-DC Quarter) (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value .25 Credit In this course, the diverse and rapidly changing field of stem cell research comes alive for students. Students learn about the different types of stem cells, how stem cells were discovered, their importance to research, and the goals, challenges, and controversies in the field. Students explore human and mouse embryonic stem cells and a variety of stem cells found in different parts of the body, as well as the potential clinical applications of these cells to human medicine. Finally, students study stem cell research models. AP Chemistry (AC-DC Full Year) (NCAA Approved) 1.4 Value 1.0 Credit AP Chemistry builds students' understanding of the nature and reactivity of matter. After studying chemical reactions and electrochemistry, students move on to understand how the chemical and physical properties of materials can be explained by the structure and arrangements of the molecules and the forces between those molecules. Students will examine the laws of thermodynamics, molecular collisions, and the reorganization of matter in order to understand how changes in matter take place. Finally, students will explore chemical equilibria, including acid-base equilibria. The equivalent of an introductory college level biology course, AP Chemistry prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in science, health sciences, or engineering. The AP Chemistry course provides a learning experience focused on allowing students to develop their critical thinking skills and cognitive strategies. Frequent no-and low-stakes assessments allow students to measure their comprehension and improve performance as they progress through each activity. Students regularly engage with primary source materials, allowing them to practice the critical reading and analysis skills that they will need in order to pass the AP exam and succeed in a college chemistry course. Students will perform hands-on labs that give them insight into the nature of science and help them understand chemical concepts, as well as how evidence can be obtained to support those concepts. Students will also complete several virtual lab studies where they form hypotheses; collect, analyze, and manipulate data; and report their findings and conclusions. During both virtual and traditional lab investigations and research opportunities, students summarize their findings and analyze others' findings in summaries, using statistical and mathematical calculations when appropriate. Summative tests are offered at the end of each unit as well as at the end of each semester, and contain objective and constructed response items. Robust scaffolding, rigorous instruction, relevant material and regular active learning opportunities ensure that students can achieve mastery of the skills necessary to excel on the AP exam. Additional materials are required. Pre-requisite: Chemistry

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Agricultural Science Department *Introduction to Agricultural Science meets the Tech Ed graduation requirement

INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 1.0 credit – 180 meetings This elective course is designed to give students an opportunity to learn about many areas of the agricultural industry including animal science, plant science, environmental science, woodworking, FFA, and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). Students who enroll in this course are encouraged to participate in the numerous FFA leadership activities, and are required to maintain an SAE record book. Throughout the course, students will develop an understanding and respect for the agricultural industry. This course meets the Tech Ed. graduation requirement of .50 credits. FFA/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT .50 Credit - 90 Meetings The prerequisite for this course is Introduction to Agriculture Science. This course will focus on developing qualities within students that prepare them for both the workforce and higher education. The course content includes: FFA, effective communication, interviewing techniques, teamwork, and leadership styles and development. Students who enroll in this course are strongly encouraged to participate in the numerous FFA leadership activities. Prerequisite: Introduction to Agricultural Science FOOD SCIENCE .50 Credit - 90 meetings This course will focus on the basic principles of the food science industry. Students will learn about food properties, quality and safety in the food industry. Students will also investigate the processing of plants and animals into various food products. This course will focus on the science that goes into

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Introduction to Agricultural Science*

Grade 10, 11, 12

Large Animal Veterinary Science

Grade 10, 11, 12

Plant Science

Grade 10, 11, 12

FFA/Leadership Development

Grade 11, 12

Supervised Ag. Experience (SAE)

Grade 11, 12

Food Science

Grade 11, 12 Pennsylvania

Wildlife, Aquatics, and Natural Resources

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creating the food that consumers eat in our technologically advanced world. If you wish to earn .50 core science credits for this course, you must notify your counselor of such prior to the start of the school year in which you are taking this course. Students who enroll in this course are encouraged to participate in the numerous FFA leadership activities. Prerequisite: Introduction to Agricultural Science LARGE VERTERINARY ANIMAL SCIENCE .50 Credit - 90 Meetings This course will provide students an opportunity to explore the science of large animal agriculture. The course content includes animal anatomy and physiology, medicine, handling, and care of cattle, swine, horses, sheep, goats, and poultry. Course work is designed to be academically rigorous. If you wish to earn “.50 core science credits” for this course, you must notify your counselor of such prior to the start of the school year in which you are taking this course. Students who enroll in this course are encouraged to participate in the numerous FFA leadership activities. Prerequisite: Introduction to Agricultural Science PENNSYLVANIA WILDLIFE, AQUATICS AND NATURAL RESOURCES .50 Credit - 90 meetings This course explores native and invasive wildlife and aquatics species and their relationship with natural resources. Topics covered in this course include: plant/animal species identification and behavioral physiology, fish and game regulations, human impact on our environment, and current issues related to wildlife, aquatics, and natural resources. Students who enroll in this course are encouraged to participate in the numerous FFA leadership activities. Prerequisite: Introduction to Agricultural Science PLANT SCIENCE .50 Credit - 90 Meetings This course is designed to explore the science and numerous careers in the plant industry. Course content includes agronomic crops, greenhouse plants, landscape management, soils, and floriculture. Students enrolled in this course will utilize the greenhouse to gain hands-on experience with many different types of plants. If you wish to earn “.50 core science credits” for this course, you must notify your counselor of such prior to the start of the school year in which you are taking this course. Students who enroll in this course are encouraged to participate in the numerous FFA leadership activities. Prerequisite: Introduction to Agricultural Science SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE (SAE) .50 Credit - 90 meetings This course is available for any student who has taken an agricultural science class. Students will be required to maintain a project outside of class time using Pennsylvania's approved record book. This class will not meet during the school day and is taken on an independent basis. This course will develop knowledge and experience base through planning and record keeping that will equip students with skills for any agricultural career they pursue. Students will receive quarterly pass/fail grades for their projects. Prerequisite: Introduction to Agricultural Science and approval by instructor and principal

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Social Studies Department 2015-2016

2016-2017

Electives

ADVANCED PLACEMENT U.S. HISTORY (NCAA Approved) 1.4 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings Advanced Placement U.S. History is open to selected students in grades 11 and 12. Prerequisites for this course include the maintenance of an “A” average in previous Social Studies courses and obtaining a Social Studies teacher recommendation. The course offers highly motivated Social Studies students the opportunity to successfully prepare for the AP exam in May. Students will review events and people from the 16th Century up to, and including, events of today. The events studied in this course all, either directly or indirectly, have an influence on the United States today. Students are encouraged to keep up with current events to help provide context to the history they are studying. Students enrolled in AP U.S. History will be required to take the AP exam in May. Prerequisite: Final grade of B in all previous Social Studies courses, teacher recommendation and a qualifying score on entrance exam.

Grade 9

American History II

Grade 10 and 11

Modern America

Grade 11, 12

Psychology

Grade 12

American Government

Grade 11, 12

AC-DC Offerings: Early American History, Macroeconomics,

Microeconomics, Sociology, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology, AP US Government

& Politics, AP US History.

Grade 9

American History II

Grade 10

Modern America

Grade 11

Global Studies

Grade 12

American Government

Grade 11, 12

AP US History

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AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings American Government is a yearlong course required for students in grades 12. The purpose of this course is to understand the different roles and functions of government in our daily lives. Through student-guided lessons and teacher instruction, students will learn about the people, institutions, and procedures that form the government of the United States. During the course, particular attention will be given to the following topics: Foundation, Function, Roles and Types of Government System, Creation of the U.S. Government, The Constitution and Amendments, Legislative, Executive and Judicial Branches, Political Parties, The Electoral Process, Civil Rights and Responsibilities, Fiscal Policy, and State and Local Government. GLOBAL STUDIES (NCAA Approved) (Available 2016-2017) 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings Global Studies is a yearlong course required for all students in grade 11 beginning in 2016-17. The purpose of this course is to learn about the combined experiences of millions of people across time, which have come together to form societies and cultures of today's world. Through student guided lessons and teacher instruction, students will study the past, from 1450 to modern day, focusing on several broad themes central to world history, geography, economics, government, culture, technology, and global relations. Throughout the yearlong course, particular attention will be focused on certain regions of the world, including, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and East Asia. MODERN AMERICA (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit – 180 meetings This course is required of all grade 10 (beginning 2015-16) and grade 11 (only for 2015-16) students and will address the political, historical, and economic development of a modern United States. Students in Modern America will be required to take exams, write research papers, and explore modern issues through a variety of collaborative learning projects. The course will continue to emphasize the importance on becoming a more informed and effective citizen of their school, community and country. The course will utilize primary and secondary sources to analyze important facets of United States History and its role in the world. AMERICAN HISTORY II (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Value 1.0 Credit - 180 meetings This course is required for all grade 9 students. American History II is designed to introduce students to many people and events of our political, economic, and social development from Reconstruction to the Modern Era. In this course, students will take tests, research and present their family’s immigration to the United States, participate in a world alliance simulation, attend a 1920’s “speakeasy” party, and invest capital into a volatile 1930’s stock market. Emphasis will be placed on becoming more informed and effective citizens of their school, community and country. Interpretation of historical information is the primary task of student historians in this course. PSYCHOLOGY (NCAA Approved) .50 Credit - 90 meetings Psychology is an elective semester course open to students in grades 11 and 12. In the Psychology course, the study of behavior with special emphasis upon individual human behavior and one's understanding of oneself is emphasized. Areas of study include learning, motivation, sensation and perception, personality development, abnormal psychology and social psychology.

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Early American History (AC-DC Quarter) (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value .25 Credit This course provides students with a comprehensive and engaging look at early American history from the impact of the early Spanish explorers through the Civil War. Students learn about key events of European exploration and colonization of the Americas. Students learn about the establishment of the United States as an independent country, the importance of the US Constitution, and the impact of the Constitution on the continued development of the country. At the completion of this course, students have both a knowledge of and appreciation for the early history of the United States. Macroeconomics (AC-DC Semester) (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value .50 Credit In this course students study macroeconomics, which deals with the economies of nations and regions. Students will learn how these economies function and measure up against one another by exploring concepts including Gross Domestic Product (GDP), unemployment rates, and price indices. At the end of this course, students will be able to understand the world economy and recognize the events and people who have contributed to our understanding of macroeconomics. Microeconomics (AC-DC Semester) (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value .50 Credit In Microeconomics, students learn about the basic structure of economics and how it affects world events and people’s everyday lives. Upon completing this course, students have a better understanding of personal finance, the role and process of taxation, and the risks and rewards of investment. The course discusses the need for economic systems, examines the concepts of supply and demand and consumer theory, and evaluates past and present occupation trends. Students compare the mixed economies of various nations; learn about traditional, command, and market economies; and examine the role of government in regulating the economy. Sociology (AC-DC Semester) (NCAA Approved) 1.2 Value .50 Credit The field of sociology explores the development, dynamics, and structure of societies, and society’s connections to human behavior. Sociology examines the ways in which groups, organizations, communities, social categories (such as class, sex, age, or race), and various social institutions (such as kinship, economic, political, or religious) affect human attitudes, actions, and opportunities. In this course, students learn about the concepts and tools used to understand individuality, social structure, inequality, family structure, education, economics, politics, and social change. AP Macroeconomics (AC-DC Semester) (NCAA Approved) 1.4 Value 1.0 Credit AP Macroeconomics students learn why and how the world economy can change from month to month, how to identify trends in our economy, and how to use those trends to develop performance measures and predictors of economic growth or decline. They'll also examine how individuals, institutions, and influences affect people, and how those factors can impact everyone's life through employment rates, government spending, inflation, taxes, and production. The equivalent of a 100-level college-level class, this course prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in business, political science and history. Additional materials are required. Pre-requisite: Algebra 1

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AP Microeconomics (AC-DC Semester) (NCAA Approved) 1.4 Value 1.0 Credit AP Microeconomics studies the behavior of individuals and businesses as they exchange goods and services in the marketplace. Students will learn why the same product costs different amounts at different stores, in different cities, at different times. They'll also learn to spot patterns in economic behavior and how to use those patterns to explain buyer and seller behavior under various conditions. Microeconomics studies the economic way of thinking, understanding the nature and function of markets, the role of scarcity and competition, the influence of factors such as interest rates on business decisions, and the role of government in promoting a healthy economy. The equivalent of a 100-level college course, AP Microeconomics prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in business, history, and political science. Additional materials are required. Pre-requisite: Algebra 1 AP Psychology (AC-DC Semester) (NCAA Approved) 1.4 Value 1.0 Credit AP Psychology provides an overview of current psychological research methods and theories. Students will explore the therapies used by professional counselors and clinical psychologists and examine the reasons for normal human reactions: how people learn and think, the process of human development and human aggression, altruism, intimacy, and self-reflection. They'll study core psychological concepts, such as the brain and sense functions, and learn to gauge human reactions, gather information, and form meaningful syntheses. Along the way, students will also investigate relevant concepts like study skills and information retention. The equivalent of a 100-level college survey course, AP Psychology prepares students for the AP exam and for further studies in psychology and life sciences. Additional materials are required. Prerequisite: Biology AP U.S. Government and Politics (AC-DC Semester) (NCAA Approved) 1.4 Value .50 Credit AP U.S. Government and Politics studies the operations and structure of the U.S. government and the behavior of the electorate and politicians. Students will gain the analytic perspective necessary to critically evaluate political data, hypotheses, concepts, opinions, and processes. Along the way, they'll learn how to gather data about political behavior and develop their own theoretical analysis of American politics. They'll also build the skills they need to examine general propositions about government and politics, and to analyze the specific relationships between political, social, and economic institutions. The equivalent of an introductory college-level course, AP U.S. Government and Politics prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in political science, law, education, business, and history. Additional materials are required. Prerequisite: U.S. History AP U.S. History (AC-DC Full Year) (NCAA Approved) 1.4 Value 1.0 Credit AP U.S. History analyzes and explores the economic, political, and social changes in America since Columbus. Students master historical knowledge and critical analysis, build reading, writing, and communication skills, and discover how historical events have contributed to American culture. In the process, they'll learn how decisions and events of the past continue to have profound effects on the world today and how knowledge of the causes behind past events can influence future decisions. By the end of the course, students will be ready to put their factual knowledge to work by weighing evidence

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and interpreting problems presented by historians. The equivalent of an introductory college-level course, AP U.S. History prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in history, political science, economics, sociology, and law. Additional materials are required.

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Technology Education Department

OR*

*Students may also elect to take Introduction to Agricultural Science to fulfill this graduation requirement.

Electives All Technology Education courses have a pre-requisite of the “Applied Technology” course. Materials Technology

Power Technology:

Communication Technology:

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY (Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12) .50 Credit - 90 meetings This technology education course studies three areas that include wood, metal, and graphics. The student will complete a hands-on project that will encompass work done in the three areas. This course is required for any student interested in taking any of the advanced technology education courses.

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Applied Technology

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Home Technology

Grade 10, 11, 12

Manufacturing Technology

Grade 10, 11, 12

Construction Technology

Grade 10, 11, 12

Industrial Materials

Grade 10, 11, 12

Energy, Power, & Transportation

Grade 10, 11, 12

Graphic & Video Technology

Grade 11, 12

Fine Wood Working

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HOME TECHNOLOGY (Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12) .50 Credit - 90 meetings Dealing with real life situations and problems that will ultimately arise while maintaining a home is the emphasis of this course. It is designed all students to help them better prepare themselves for everyday living in an apartment or house. The goal of home maintenance is to keep everything in working order. Concentration areas include, but are not limited to: plumbing, electric troubleshooting, house security, landscaping, renovation and remodeling as well as home craftsmanship. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (Grades 10, 11, and 12) .50 Credit - 90 meetings This technology education course includes a comprehensive approach to the study of construction technology. The student will study all aspects of the construction industry from the design to the construction and completion of a structure. Students will work in small groups to solve problems and construct models of real life situations. The student will also learn of residential construction and the materials and processes utilized. The impacts of construction technology will be evaluated throughout the course. Prerequisite - Applied Technology with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of the instructor ENERGY, POWER & TRANSPORTATION (Grades 10, 11 and 12) .50 Credit - 90 meetings This technology education course includes a comprehensive approach to the study of energy and power technologies. The student will study all aspects of energy and power related technologies from electronics to robotics. Students will work in small groups or individually to solve energy and power related problems using standard laboratory equipment and procedures. Topics to be included are electricity/electronics, robotics, and power conversion/transmission. Impacts on society in each unit of instruction will also be addressed. Prerequisite - Applied Technology with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of the instructor FINE WOODWORKING (Grades 10, 11 and 12) .50 Credit - 90 meetings This technology education course is designed for the advanced student. The student will design and construct projects that utilize both basic and advanced skills. The course will be project oriented with the student designing, constructing, and finishing individual projects of their choice. The level of difficulty of each project shall be agreed upon between student and instructor. There may be a lab and materials fee for students depending upon the size of the project. Prerequisite - Applied Technology with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of the instructor. GRAPHIC AND VIDEO TECHNOLOGY (Grades 10, 11 and 12) .50 Credit - 90 meetings This course will develop the basic skills with a digital camcorder, including editing, filmmaking techniques, and how to use and take good videos. Focus on the knowledge of various methods of video technology and various views will be maintained. The course will acquaint the student with an overview of graphic communication and will include: historical contributions, various screening printing methods, computer composition, computer graphics, computer photography, and image scanning. Instruction is laboratory centered. Careers in graphic and video technology will be explored. Prerequisite - Applied Technology with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of the instructor.

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INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS (Grades 10, 11 and 12) .50 Credit - 90 meetings A hands-on study of metalworking, woodworking, and plastics. Students will gain experience and learn the fundamentals of tools, machines, materials and processes in each area. Safety, troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques are emphasized throughout the course. Students are required to make well-designed, practical projects throughout the course. Required projects are used to introduce and teach fundamentals. A lab fee adjusted to the student’s project may be required. Prerequisite - Applied Technology with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of the instructor MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (Grades 10, 11 and 12) .50 Credit - 90 meetings This technology education course includes a comprehensive approach to the study of the manufacturing system of technology. The course begins with an introduction to basic woodworking, metalworking and plastics equipment and procedures. The students will work on both individual and group projects with an emphasis on problem-solving and group interaction skills. After a knowledge base has been established, students will form a mock manufacturing enterprise. Students will be responsible for every aspect of running a manufacturing enterprise from the design of the product to marketing and sales. Prerequisite - Applied Technology with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of the instructor

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