Smithson Valley High School

Class of 2018

Class Organization

• Freshman- 1st year of enrollment • Sophomore- 2nd year + 5 credits • Junior- 3rd year + 10 credits • Senior- 4th year + 18 credits

STAAREnd Of Course (EOC) Exams

• 12 Exams in Four Content Areas – English I, II, III – Algebra I/Geometry/Algebra II – Biology/Chemistry/Physics – W Geography/W History/US History

• Standardized Scores • 15 % of Grade (pending)

Course Requirements • English I, II, III, IV • Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 1 additional

math (PreCalculus, Statistics, Advanced Quantitative Reas., College Algebra, Calculus)

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics, 1 additional science (Astronomy, Environmental Systems, Anatomy & Physiology, Forensic Science)

• World Geography, World History, US History, Government/ Economics

• Professional Communication

Languages Other Than English

• Spanish I-IV • German I-IV • French I-IV • HERITAGE

SPANISH SPEAKERS CHOOSE:

SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS I/II

Fine Arts

• Art/Drawing,Painting,Sculpting, History

• Choir I, II, III, IV • Piano – Beg. & Adv.

• Theatre/Arts,Pro-

duction,Technical • Band I, II, III, IV • Dance I, II, III, IV • Floral Design

Physical Education Courses

• Physical Ed Curriculum

• ROTC • Marching Band • Drill Team • Cheerleading • Olympic Caliber

Activities

Athletics (PE Equivalent)

• Football • Basketball • Volleyball • Softball • Baseball (After School

only for 9th) • Track/Cross Country • Soccer (Boys only

Spring Semester) • Golf • Tennis • Swimming

9th Grade Sample Schedule

• 1. English I (Pre-AP) • 2. Mathematics

– Algebra 1 – Geometry/ Pre-AP Geometry

• 3. Science – Biology/Pre-AP Biology

• 4. World Geography (Pre-AP)

9th Grade Sample Schedule

• 5. Program that awards PE credit (Required to complete 1 year of high school PE credit.)

• 6. ELECTIVE CHOICE o  choose a LOTE o Or choose a Fine Art o Or choose Professional Communication

• 7 ELECTIVE CHOICE

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (FFA is a club/organization for students enrolled in

agricultural sciences.) •  Principles of Agriculture Food & Natural Resources •  Principles and Elements of Floral Design •  Horticulture Science/Landscape Design & Turf Grass Mgmt. •  Professional Standards in Agribusiness(Professional

Communication)/Agribusiness Management and Marketing •  Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology Management •  Livestock Production •  Small Animal Management/Equine Science •  Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technology •  Welding •  Agricultural Facilities Design and Fabrication •  Practicum in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Finance And Business Management

•  Principles of Business Marketing and Finance/Securities and Investments

•  Banking and Financial Services •  Accounting I and II •  Business Information Management •  Digital and Interactive Media

Education and Training/ Human Services

•  Principles of Human Services •  Interpersonal Studies/Lifetime Nutrition &

Wellness •  Child Development •  Child Guidance •  Family and Community Services •  Instructional Practices in Education and Training •  Practicum in Education and Training

Arts, AV Technology and Communications

•  Fashion Design I and II •  Commercial Photography I and II •  Analysis of Visual Media/Practical Writing •  Audio Video Production I and II •  Graphic Design and Illustration I and II •  Problems and Solutions – Advanced Film •  Professional Communication •  Debate I, II, III •  Oral Interpretation I, II, III •  Desktop Publishing •  Journalism I, II, III (Yearbook, Newspaper)

Hospitality and Tourism

• Principles of Hospitality and Tourism/ Travel and Tourism Management

• Hospitality Services • Culinary Arts I and II • Career Preparation I and II

Health Science

•  Principles of Health Science Technology

•  Medical Terminology/ •  Health Science I and II •  Anatomy and Physiology •  Pharmacology

Architecture and Construction

•  Principles of Architecture and Construction

•  Architectural Design •  Concepts of Engineering and

Technology •  Engineering Design and Presentation •  Interior Design

Transportation, Distribution, Logistics (Bus transportation provided to CHS)

•  Automotive Technology •  Advanced Automotive Technology •  Practicum in Transportation,

Distribution and Logistics

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

•  Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security/ Security Services

•  Law Enforcement I and II •  Correctional Services •  Forensic Science (science credit)

Miscellaneous Electives

• Sports Medicine •  Trainer •  Teen Leadership • Bible Literacy • SAT Practice

9th Grade Electives Full Year Courses

•  5003 Computer Science •  5404 Desktop Publishing •  9997 G/T Independent Study •  8004 Principles of Agricultural Food & Natural Resources •  8645 Business Information Management •  8833 Principles of Information Technology •  8684 Audio Video Production •  8204 Graphic Design & Illustration •  8114 Principles of Human Services •  8414 Principles of Health Science Technology •  8904 Law Enforcement •  8754 Commercial Photography •  1294 Oral Interpretation •  1404 Debate •  1604 Journalism •  8445 Sports Medicine •  8774 Concepts of Engineering & Technology

9th Grade Electives Semester Courses

. 1249 Professional Communications • 8564 Principles of Law & Public Safety • 8494 Security Services • 8664 Principles of Business & Finance • 1284 Analysis of Visual Media • 9470 Bible Literacy • 9086 Teen Leadership • 7609 Health • 9174 Medical Terminology • 8694 Principles of Architecture & Construction