21-22 Educational Planning Guide - elcosd.org

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Educational Planning Guide 2021-2022

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Table of Contents Welcome 3MissionStatement 4Directory 4Acknowledgements 4GraduationRequirements 5KeystoneExams 5StatewideHSGraduationRequirementSummary 6 PromotionRequirements 8TransferStudents 8SummerSchool 8CourseLevels 9CoursePlacements 9APCapstoneDiplomaProgram 10CollegeintheHighSchool 10DualEnrollment 11CareerandTechnicalEducation 12SchedulingofCourses 13ScheduleChangeProcedures 13PupilPersonnelServices 15CollegeEntranceExamPreparation 16Naviance 16PowerSchool 16Schoology 16NCAAEligibility 17Post-SecondaryPlanningTimeline 17WeightedClassRank 18Valedictorian/Salutatorian 20Percentages/LetterGrades 20CareerClustersandPathways 21SampleCoursePlanningGuides 33Post-SecondaryOpportunities 37Post-SecondaryResources 38AgricultureScienceandTechnology 39Art 43BusinessandComputerTechnology 45EnglishLanguageArts 51FamilyandConsumerSciences 59Mathematics 63Music 70Science 74SocialStudies 80TechnologyEducation 88Wellness 92WorldLanguages 95MiscellaneousCourseOfferings 99Work-BasedLearning 101LebanonCountyCareerandTechnologyCenter 102

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ELCOHighSchoolStudentsandParents/Guardians,

Eachnewschoolyearbringsnewopportunitiesforstudentgrowthandsuccess.TheopportunitiesaffordedbytheHighSchool’scourseofferingsandmasterscheduleprovidestudentswiththestructurenecessarytosupporttheirsuccessincoreacademicswhileprovidingtheflexibilitytoexploretheirinterestsacrossawiderangeofsubjectareas.ELCOHighSchoolprovidesstudentswithmanyeducationalopportunities,enablingstudentstostudyintheareasofagriculture,art,businessandtechnology,familyandconsumerscience,music,technologyeducation,wellness,andworldlanguagesinadditiontothecoreacademicareasofEnglish,Mathematics,Science,andSocialStudies.Further,thegraduationrequirementsallowstudentstheflexibilitytodesignacourseofstudytailoredtotheirindividualinterestsandgoals.

Oneofthemostimportantdecisionshighschoolstudentsencounteristheselectionofcoursesforthefollowingschoolyear.Thecoursesstudentsselectguidetheirfuturesandshouldbebasedoncarefulconsiderationofstudents’goals,skills,interests,andabilitiesaswellastheirintendedcareerfield.Courseselectionsshouldreflectstudents’post-secondarygoalsandbegroundedinthecareerclusterthatmatchestheirfutureplans.

Students,asyouembarkonthecourseselectionprocess,usetheavailableresourcesandconsultwithyourparents,teachers,andschoolcounselortodeterminetheappropriatecombinationandfitofcoursesforyou.Carefullyconsideryouracademicrecordindeterminingtheappropriateplacementincoursesandbewillingtochallengeyourself.Highschoolprovidestheopportunitynotonlytoprepareforyourfuturebutalsotoexploreanddevelopyourindividualinterestsandabilities.Bewillingtotakerisksandinvestigateareasofpotentialinterest.Takeadvantageofthemultitudeofopportunitiesavailabletoyou.

ThisEducationalPlanningGuidecontainstheanswerstomostofthequestionspertainingtotheprocessofrequestingcoursesanddevelopingyourscheduleforthefollowingschoolyear.Readalloftheinformationcarefully.TheEducationalPlanningGuideoutlinescourserequirementsandprovidesanoverviewofeachcourseandtheopportunitiesthatareavailabletoyou,includingprogramofferingsattheLebanonCountyCareerandTechnologyCenter.TheEducationalPlanningGuidealsohighlightsfiveCareerPathways,whichareintendedtohelpguideyouthroughyourcourseselectionsastheyrelatetoyourcareergoals.ExploretheCareerPathwaysandplanyourcourseselectionsbasedonyourfutureaspirations.

Ifyouhavequestionsatanypointintheprocess,contacttheschoolcounselorsoradministratorsandwewillbehappytohelpyou.

Sincerely,

JenniferHaas,HighSchoolPrincipal

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Mission Statement

ELCO Together: One community, one school district, creating learning opportunities for each student, every day.

Directory

Ms.JenniferS.Haas HighSchoolPrincipal

Mr.CraigA.Soden HighSchoolAssistantPrincipalMr.J.ThomasEberly HighSchoolCounselor(Grades10-12;Last

NamesH–Z)

Ms.LisaFulton HighSchoolCounselor(Grade9Students)Mr.JohnMentzer HighSchoolCounselor(Grades10–12;Last

NamesA–G;CTCstudents;ELCOVirtualAcademystudents)

Acknowledgements TheinstructionalprogramdescribedinthisEducationalPlanningGuideistheresultofthecollaborationandprofessionalexpertiseoftheELCOHighSchoolfacultyandcurriculumcoordinators.ThelistofnamesbelowistorecognizeandacknowledgethoseindividualswhodirectlycontributedtothedevelopmentoftheEducationalPlanningGuide.

J.ThomasEberly-SchoolCounselorLisaFulton-SchoolCounselorJohnMentzer-SchoolCounselorAmyShoemaker–DirectorofPupilServicesLynnAponick-ScienceDepartmentChairpersonDavidFair-MusicDepartmentChairpersonToddGaffney-PhysicalEducationDepartmentChairpersonMarthaGood-SocialStudiesDepartmentChairpersonWendyKerst–LibrarySciencesDepartmentChairpersonJenniferMartin-WorldLanguageDepartmentChairpersonKennethMiller–AgricultureScience&TechnologyEd.Dept.ChairpersonElizabethPhillips–Family&ConsumerScienceDepartmentChairpersonTarynShowalter-ArtDepartmentChairpersonMichaelSimmons-MathDepartmentChairpersonAmandaTempleton-EnglishDepartmentChairpersonAmyWeddle-Business/ComputerDepartmentChairperson

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Graduation Requirements

SubjectArea CreditsNeededEnglish 4SocialStudies 3Mathematics 3Science 3PhysicalEducation,Health,Driver’sEd,FreshmenSeminar

2.00PE9=.25;FreshmenSeminar=.25;Health=.25;Driver’sEd=.25;

PE=.5;PE=.5

CoursesofChoice 7.00

TotalCredits 22Studentsareresponsiblefortheappropriateselectionofcoursesinordertofulfillgraduationrequirementsandtopreparefortheirpost-secondarygoals.Keystone Exams TheKeystoneExamsareend-of-courseassessmentsdesignedtomeasurestudents’proficiencyinAlgebraI,Biology,andLiterature.StudentsarerequiredtocompleteeachoftheKeystoneExamsbythespringoftheirjunioryearinordertomeetfederalaccountabilityrequirements.Additionally,theseexamsareonecomponentofPennsylvania’ssystemofhighschoolgraduationrequirements,whichareoutlinedinChapter4regulations.Act158of2018establishedmultiplepathwaystofulfillthestate-mandatedgraduationrequirements.(Seechartonfollowingpages.)Act136of2020haspostponedtheimplementationofthesestatewidegraduationrequirementstotheClassof2023.StudentswhodonotdemonstrateproficiencyonaKeystoneExamareprovidedwithremediationpriortoretakingtherespectiveKeystoneExam.ThissupplementalinstructionalignswiththeeligiblecontentassessedthrougheachKeystoneExam(AlgebraI,Biology,andLiterature).

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Statewide High School Graduation Requirement Guidance Summary Act 158 of 2018

For students graduating in 2023 and beyond, the following options exist to meet the statewide graduation requirement: (1) Keystone Proficiency Pathway: Scoring proficient or advanced on each Keystone Exam -

Algebra I, Literature, and Biology. (2) Keystone Composite Pathway: Earning a satisfactory composite score of 4452 on the

Algebra I, Literature, and Biology Keystone Exams (while achieving at least a proficient score on at least one of the three exams and no less than a basic score on the remaining two).

(3) Alternate Assessment Pathway: Successful completion of locally established grade-based

requirements for academic content areas associated with each Keystone Exam on which the student did not achieve proficiency AND one of the following:

a. Attainment of an established score on an approved alternate assessment (SAT, PSAT, ACT, ASVAB);

b. Gold Level on the ACT WorkKeys Assessment; c. Attainment of an established score on an Advanced Placement Program or an

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program exam in an academic content area associated with each Keystone Exam on which the student did not achieve at least a proficient score;

d. Successful completion of a concurrent enrollment course in an academic content area associated with each Keystone Exam in which the student did not achieve at least a proficient score;

e. Successful completion of a pre-apprenticeship program; or f. Acceptance in an accredited 4-year nonprofit institution of higher education and

evidence of the ability to enroll in college-level coursework. (4) Evidence Based Pathway: Successful completion of locally established grade-based

requirements for academic content areas associated with each Keystone Exam on which the student did not achieve proficiency and demonstration of three pieces of evidence consistent with the student’s goals and career plans, including:

a. One of the following: i. Attainment of an established score on the ACT WorkKeys assessment, a SAT

subject test, an Advanced Placement Program Exam, or an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Exam;

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ii. Acceptance to an accredited nonprofit institution of higher education other than a 4-year institution and evidence of the ability to enroll in college-level coursework;

iii. Attainment of an industry-recognized credential; or iv. Successful completion of a concurrent enrollment or postsecondary course;

and… b. Two additional pieces of evidence, including one or more of the options listed above,

or: i. satisfactory completion of a service learning project;

ii. attainment of a score of proficient or advanced on a Keystone Exam; iii. a letter guaranteeing fulltime employment; iv. a certificate of successful completion of an internship or cooperative

education program; v. satisfactory compliance with the NCAA’s core courses for college-bound

student athletes with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. (5) CTE Pathway: For Career and Technical Education (CTE) Concentrators, successful

completion of locally established grade-based requirements for academic content areas associated with each Keystone Exam on which the student did not achieve proficiency and attainment of an industry-based competency certification related to the CTE Concentrator’s program of study or demonstration of a high likelihood of success on an approved industry-based competency assessment or readiness for continued meaningful engagement in the CTE Concentrator’s program of study. For further explanation of the CTE Pathway, reference PDE’s Act 6 guidance.

Excerpted from Statewide High School Graduation Requirement Guidance Act 158 of 2018, issued January 2019 by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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Promotion Requirements StudentsattendingELCOHighSchoolarerequiredtoregisterforaminimumofsix(6)totalcreditsperyear.SequentialcoursesinEnglish,SocialStudies,Math,andSciencemustbepassedintheirrespectiveorder.

Therequirednumberofcumulativecreditsmustbeearnedpriortothestartofeachschoolyearinorderforstudentstobeenrolledintherespectivegradelevel.Allrequiredcreditsneededforgraduationmustbeearnedpriortothedateofgraduationinordertoparticipateincommencementexercises.

Inordertobepromotedtotherespectivegradelevel,studentsmustsuccessfullyearnthenumberofcreditsasindicatedbelow:

CumulativeCreditsNeeded

SOPHOMORE(10th) 5JUNIOR(11th) 10SENIOR(12th) 16

*Onlyapprovedsummerschoolprogramsmaybeusedtomeetpromotionorgraduationrequirementswhenfailuresoccur.

Transfer Students StudentswhomoveintotheDistrictandfindthemselvesbelowtherequiredcreditsfortheexpectedgradelevelwillbegivendueconsiderationforgradelevelplacementbaseduponthesuccessfulcompletionofcoursesintheareasofEnglish,SocialStudies,Science,Math,PhysicalEducationandHealthintheirpreviousschool.

Summer School Studentsarestronglyencouragedtopassthecoursesinwhichtheyareenrolledduringtheschoolyear.However,studentswhodonotsuccessfullyearnapassinggradeinacourse(s)duringtheschoolyearmaybegrantedtheopportunitytocompleteremedialcoursesduringthesummerinordertorecoupthenecessarycredit,ifamatchingcourseisavailablethroughanapprovedsummerschoolprovider.Theofferingofsummerschoolcoursesiscontingentuponcourseavailabilityandsufficientstudentenrollment.TheDistrictcannotguaranteethatallcoursesfailedduringtheschoolyearwillbeofferedthroughasummerschoolprogram.Creditsmayberemediatedduringthesummerinordertobepromotedtothenextgradelevel.Afeewillbechargedforallsummerschoolcoursesandwillbeincurredbythestudent.

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Course Levels AdvancedPlacement(AP)coursesofferstudentstheopportunitytopursuecollege-levelstudieswhileinhighschool.Studentsexperiencearigorouscurriculumandhavetheopportunitytoearncollegecreditoradvancedstandinginpost-secondarycourseworkbytakingtherespectiveAPExam(s)throughtheCollegeBoardandearningspecificscoresasestablishedbyindividualpost-secondaryinstitutions.TheAPExamsarepaidforbythestudentandareadministeredonnationaltestdatesinMay.WhilestudentsarenotrequiredtotaketherespectiveAPExams,studentsarestronglyencouragedtocompletetheAPExamsasawaytoearncollegecreditandtogaugeknowledgeacquiredthroughAPcoursework.

APcoursesrequireaconsiderableamountoftimeoutsideofschoolengagingincourse-relatedactivities,whichmayincludesummerassignmentsandadditionalclassmeetingsoutsidetheregularschoolday.ByregisteringforanAPcourse,studentsagreetocompletetheadditionalworkinthetimeframeestablishedbytherespectiveAPteacher.Ifthereisaconcernregardingthecoursework,thestudentisexpectedtocontacttheteacherpriortothedeadlineforthesubmissionofassignments.Failuretocompletethesummerassignmentswillnotreleasethestudentfromtheobligationtoremainintheclass,andthemissingworkmaybecountedaszerosbytheteacherandaveragedintothestudent’sgradeforthecourse.

StudentsarestronglyencouragedtotakehonorslevelcoursesinordertoprepareforAdvancedPlacementcoursesandtocarefullyreviewthecoursedescriptionsandprerequisitesasoutlinedintheEducationalPlanningGuide.

Honorscoursesmeettheneedsoftheacademically-talentedstudentandwillrequireindependentworkingreaterdepthineachsubjectarea.Extensivereading,writing,andpresentationskillswillbedevelopedthroughlearningactivities.

CollegePrepcoursespreparestudentsforacomprehensivetwoorfour-yearpost-secondaryprogramandinvolvesubstantialreading,writing,andpresentationactivities.Appliedcoursesaregearedtothestudentwhoplanstoattendacommunitycollege,atradeortechnicalschool,orenteremploymentorthemilitaryimmediatelyafterhighschool.

Course Placements Courselevelplacementdecisionsaredeterminedwithconsiderationofmultiplesourcesofdata,includingteacherrecommendations,prerequisitecoursegrades,PSSAandKeystoneExamperformance,benchmarkassessmentdata,andPVAASstudentprojections.WhiletheEducationalPlanningGuidelistsprerequisitesforspecificcourses,allofthesecomponentsshouldbeconsideredwhendeterminingappropriatecourseplacementsforstudents.

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Asstudentsprogressthroughtheirhighschoolprogram,courselevelsmaychangefromyeartoyear.Teacherrecommendationsshouldbecarefullyconsideredindeterminingtheappropriateplacementofstudentsinclasses.WhencurrentHighSchoolstudentscompletetheonlinecourseselectionprocess,theymayseeteacherrecommendationsforspecificcourses.Parentsshouldbeawareofteacherrecommendationspriortosigningthestudent’sfinalcourserequests.

Additionally,studentsmustobtainthespecificrecommendationofteachersinordertorequestcertaincourses,includingAP,CollegeintheHighSchool,DualEnrollment,andIndependentStudycourses.TeacherrecommendationformsforthesecoursesmustbeobtainedbythestudentfromtheHighSchoolCounselingOffice.Thestudentisresponsibleforcompletingtheformpriortothestudent’sindividualmeetingwithhis/hercounselor.

AllprerequisitesaslistedintheEducationalPlanningGuidemustbefulfilledinordertoenrollinacourse.Ifastudentdoesnotmeettheprerequisiteforacoursehe/shewishestotake,a“waiverofprerequisites”mustbesignedbythestudentandparent/guardian.

AP Capstone Diploma Program TheELCOSchoolDistrictisapprovedbytheCollegeBoardtooffertheprestigiousAPCapstoneDiplomaProgram.Theprogramisbasedontwoyear-longAPcourses:APSeminarandAPResearch.ThesetwoAPcoursesdifferfromotherAPcoursesinthattheyarenotsubject-specificbutratherendeavortodevelopstudents’skillsinresearch,analysis,developingevidence-basedarguments,collaborating,writing,andpresenting.Studentswhocompletethetwo-yearsequenceofAPSeminarandAPResearchareeligibletoearnoneoftwoAPCapstoneawards.

• Studentsearnthe“APCapstoneDiploma”byearningscoresof3orhigheronboththeAPSeminarandAPResearchexamsaswellasonfouradditionalAPExamsoftheirchoosing.

• Studentsearnthe“APSeminarandResearchCertificate”byearningscoresof3orhigheronboththeAPSemesterandAPResearchexamsbutNOTonfouradditionalAPExams.

“College in the High School” TheELCOSchoolDistrictoffersstudentswithvariousopportunitiestoearncollegecreditwhileinhighschool.Onewayinwhichstudentsmayearncollegecreditisthroughthesuccessfulcompletionofcoursesthataredesignatedas“CollegeintheHighSchool”(CIHS)courses.Throughagreementswithpost-secondaryinstitutions,includingHarrisburgAreaCommunityCollegeandHarrisburgUniversity,studentsmayconcurrentlyearnbothhighschoolandcollegecreditbysuccessfullycompletingcertainCIHSdesignatedcoursesontheELCOcampusthatareinstructedbyELCOteachers.

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Inordertoearncreditthroughthedesignatedpost-secondaryinstitution,studentsmustcompletetheapplicationprocessrequiredbytherespectivepost-secondaryinstitutionandfulfilltherequirementsoftheregistrationprocess.Studentsmayalsoberequiredtopassaplacementexamforcertaincourses.IfstudentselecttoearnthecollegecreditsthroughaCIHScourse,theyareresponsibleforthecostsassociatedwiththeCIHScourse,whichareofferedtostudentsatasubstantiallyreducedrate.CurrentinformationregardingcostsandothereligibilityrequirementsisavailablethroughtheCounselingOffice.Coursesforthisprogrammaychangefromyeartoyear,socontactwiththestudent’sschoolcounselorisessential.

Dual Enrollment TheELCOSchoolDistricthasestablisheddualenrollmentagreementswithseverallocalcollegesanduniversities.Throughthesedualenrollmentagreements,juniorsandseniorswhomeetthespecifiedeligibilityrequirementsmayconcurrentlyenrollinpost-secondarycoursesanduponsuccessfulcompletionofthecourse(s),creditwillbeawardedbyboththepost-secondaryinstitutionandELCOHighSchool.Currently,ELCOhasdualenrollmentagreementsestablishedwithHACC(Lebanoncampus),LebanonValleyCollege,andHarrisburgUniversity.

StudentswhocompleteadualenrollmentcoursewillhavethecourselistedontheirELCOHighSchooltranscriptundertheheadingof“DualEnrollment.”ForELCOHighSchoolpurposes,eachcourse(Level100orhigher)willcarryLevelIVcourseweight.Thegradesearnedindualenrollmentcourseswillbefactoredintoastudent’sweightedgradeaverageandassociatedclassrank.Studentsareresponsibleforprovidinganofficialtranscriptfromthepost-secondaryinstitutiontohis/herschoolcounselorattheconclusionofeachsemesterindicatingthefinalpercentagegradeearnedinthecourse.

Additionalinformation,includingspecificeligibilityrequirementsestablishedbyeachinstitution,isavailablethroughtheHighSchoolCounselingOffice.Generalguidelinesthatapplytothedualenrollmentprograminclude:

• Studentsmustmeetalleligibilityandadmissionsrequirementsasoutlinedbytherespectivepost-secondaryinstitution.

• StudentsmustbemakingsatisfactoryprogresstowardfulfillinggraduationrequirementsasdeterminedbytheDistrict.

• StudentsmayonlytakecoursesthatarenotofferedaspartofthecurrentcurriculumofferingsatELCOHighSchool.

• Astudentisnotpermittedtosubstituteadualenrollmentcourseforarequiredhighschoolcourseunlessapprovedbythebuildingprincipalafterconsultationwiththeappropriatedepartmentchair.Creditearnedthroughdualenrollmentcourseswillcounttowards“elective”creditintermsofgraduationrequirements,unlessotherwiseapprovedbythebuildingprincipal.

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• Studentsandparentsareresponsibleforalltuitioncostsandotherfeesassociatedwithadualenrollmentcourse.

• Studentsandparentsareresponsiblefortransportationtoandfromthepost-secondaryinstitution.Asignedtransportationagreementwillberequired.

• Coursestakenthroughadualenrollmentprogrammaynotberemedialcoursesandmustbeatthe100-levelandequivalenttoatleast3collegecredits.

• Coursescompletedoutsideoftheregularschoolyear(i.e.,summercourses)willnotbeapprovedfordualenrollmentcreditandwillnotbelistedonastudent’shighschooltranscript.

• Thestudentisresponsibleformeetingtheattendanceandotherrequirementsasoutlinedbytheinstructorandthepost-secondaryinstitution.

• Droppingadualenrollmentcourseaftertheestablisheddrop/addperiodsmayresultinthestudentnotmeetingtheDistrict’sgraduationrequirements.Thesamedrop/addpolicyfollowedintheHighSchoolappliestodualenrollmentcoursesaswell,inadditiontothepoliciesestablishedatthepost-secondaryinstitution.

• Inordertotransferofficialcollegecreditearnedthroughdualenrollment,thestudentisresponsibleforcontactingthepost-secondaryinstitutionwherehe/sheearnedthedualenrollmentcreditsandtransferringthosecreditstohis/herfuturepost-secondaryinstitution.

Career and Technical Education CareerandTechnicalEducationprogramspreparestudentsforawiderangeofcollegeandcareeropportunitiesandhelpstudentsdeveloptheskillsthataresoughtbytoday’semployers.AvarietyofCareerandTechnicalEducationprogramsareofferedthroughtheLebanonCountyCTCaswellasthroughELCO’sAgricultureScienceprogram.FormoreinformationontheopportunitiesavailablethroughtheLebanonCountyCTC,consultthatsectionoftheEducationalPlanningGuide.

StudentswhodesiretoattendtheLebanonCountyCTCshouldconsultwiththeirschoolcounselorforinformation.Tenthandeleventh-gradestudentshavetheopportunitytovisittheCTCinthefallofeachschoolyear.ApplicationstoattendtheCTCareavailabletostudentsinDecemberofeachschoolyear.Acceptanceintoanover-enrolledprogramattheCTCisbasedonastudent’sattendance,grades,completedcourses,anddisciplinaryrecord.

StudentswhoareenrolledinaprogramatCTCwillhavetheCTCprogramlistedontheirHighSchooltranscript.CertainCTCprogramsareeligiblefordualenrollmentcreditatvariouspost-secondaryinstitutionsforstudentsmeetingestablishedcriteria.ThecreditsawardedthroughdualenrollmentprogramsandarticulationagreementsthroughtheCTCwillappearontherespectivepost-secondaryinstitution’stranscript.

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OnceacceptedintoaprogramattheCTC,studentsmayonlywithdrawfromthatprogramandreturntoELCOwithinthefirst10schooldaysoftheyear.Otherwise,anyrequestforchangestoastudent’sCTCstatus/enrollmentwillbedeterminedonanindividualbasisandonlywithconsiderationofextenuatingcircumstances.

AdmissiontoELCO’sCareerandTechnicalEducationAgricultureScienceProgramisopentoallstudentsenrolledatELCOHighSchool.StudentswhoareinterestedinpursuingaCTEAgricultureSciencecoursemustmeettheprerequisitesestablishedforeachcourse.Studentswhocompletetheappropriatesequenceofcoursesandareconsideredtobe“programcompleters”areeligibletotakethecorrespondingNOCTIexamduringthespringoftheirsenioryearonestablishedtestdates.Additionally,studentsmaybeeligibletoearncollegecreditsthroughDelawareValleyCollegeandareencouragedtopursuevariousindustrycredentialsavailablethroughtheprogram.

Scheduling of Courses CourseslistedintheEducationalPlanningGuidemaybecancelledorofferedviaanonlineprogramduetolimitedstudentrequests.Further,studentsarealsocautionedthatitmaybeimpossibletoscheduleallofthecoursesrequested.Therefore,studentsareencouragedtogivecarefulconsiderationtotheselectionofalternatecoursesduringthecourserequestprocess.

Schedule Change Procedures Itisimperativethatstudentsandparentsdedicatesufficientconsiderationanddiscussiontothecourseselectionprocess.Thecoursesthatareselectedbystudentsinthespringofeachschoolyeardeterminestaffing,courseofferings,andtheoveralldevelopmentofthemasterschedule.Thedecision-makingprocessinvolvedinselectingastudent’scourserequestsshouldconsiderthestudent’sinterests,skills,abilities,andpost-secondarygoals.Thecourseselectionform,signedbyaparent/guardian,representsthestudent’sfinalcourserequests.Ifasignedcourseselectionformisnotreceivedfromthestudentbythedeadlinedate,theselectionsmadeatthestudent’smeetingwiththecounselorwillrepresentthestudent’sfinalcourserequests.

ALLschedulechangerequestsfortheentireacademicyearmustbecompletedpriortoAugust13,2021.Theonlyexceptionswillbeforstudentswhosuccessfullycompletesummerschoolcoursesandreceivetheirfinalgradeafterthisdate.Oncetheschoolyearbegins,anyrequestforchangestoastudent’sschedulewillbedeterminedonanindividualbasisandonlywithconsiderationforextenuatingcircumstances,suchas:

• Medicalissuesthatinterferewithastudent’sabilitytotakeacourse.Amedicalprofessional’snoteindicatingthatparticipationinthecoursewillhaveanegativeimpactonthestudentwillbenecessary.

• Coursegrades,studenttestingdata,orteacher/counselorrecommendationindicatethatachangeincourselevelisinthebestinterestofthestudent.

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• Acourseneededtofulfillgraduationrequirementswasnotscheduled.

• Acoursewasscheduledforwhichthestudentdidnotmeettheprerequisite(s).

• Anunforeseenopportunityforachallenginganduniqueeducationalexperiencedevelopsthatservesthestudent’sbestinterests.

• Astudentwasscheduledforacoursethathe/shepreviouslycompleted.

• AstudentwishestoenrollinadualenrollmentorAPcourse.

• Anirresolvableschedulingconflictorschedulingerroroccurred.

Torequestaschedulechange,thestudentmustobtaina“schedulechangerequest”formfromhisorhercounselor.Allchangesmusthavetheapprovaloftheteacher(s)involved,aparent/guardian,thecounselorandanadministrator.Thestudentmustremainintheclassuntilnotifiedbythecounselorastowhenthechangewillbecomeeffective.Schedulechangeswillnotbemadetoaccommodaterequestsforspecificteachers,lunchperiods,etc.

Oncetheschoolyearorsemesterbegins,schedulechangeswillnotbepermittedexceptfortheextenuatingcircumstanceslistedaboveandonlywithadministrativeapproval.Therefore,studentsmustgivecarefulconsiderationtotheircourseselectionsinthespringandrealizethatschedulechangeswilllikelynotbepossibleoncetheschoolyearbegins.Theschedulechangeprocedureslistedbelowwillbefollowedforchangesthatoccuroncetheschoolyearhascommenced:

Forasemestercourse:

• Ifastudentwithdrawsfromasemestercoursebetween11and23schooldaysintothecourse,thedroppedcourse(s)willappearonthestudent’stranscriptwith“WP”or“WF”toindicatethestudent’swithdrawalfromthecourse.A“WP”willbeindicatedonthestudent’stranscriptifthestudenthadapassinggradeatthetimeofthewithdrawalfromthecourse.A“WF”willbeindicatedonthestudent’stranscriptifthestudenthadafailinggradeatthetimeofthewithdrawalfromthecourse.

• Ifastudentwithdrawsfromasemestercourseafter23schooldaysintothecourse,thedroppedcoursewillappearonthestudent’stranscriptasa“WF”andwillbefactoredintoastudent’sGPAwithzerocreditbeingearnedinthecourse.

Forayear-longcourse:

• Ifastudentwithdrawsfromayear-longcoursebetween23and45schooldaysintothecourse,thedroppedcourse(s)willappearonthestudent’stranscriptwith“WP”or“WF”toindicatethestudent’swithdrawalfromthecourse.A“WP”willbeindicatedonthestudent’stranscriptifthestudenthadapassinggradeatthetimeofthewithdrawalfromthecourse.A“WF”willbeindicatedonthestudent’stranscriptifthestudenthadafailinggradeatthetimeofthewithdrawalfromthecourse.

• Ifastudentwithdrawsfromayear-longcourseafter45schooldaysintothecourse,thedroppedcoursewillappearonthestudent’stranscriptasa“WF”andwillbefactoredintoastudent’sGPAwithzerocreditbeingearnedinthecourse.

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Pupil Personnel Services Pupilpersonnelserviceshelpstudentsdevelopbothacademicallyandsocially-emotionallyandaredesignedandimplementedbyateamofeducationalspecialists.TheDistrictprovidesclassroomteachers,schoolcounselors,nurses,psychologists,asocialworkerandadministratorstoassiststudents.OtherspecialistsareavailablethroughtheLancaster-LebanonIntermediateUnitandotherpartneragencies.Counseling Department

TheHighSchoolCounselingDepartmentstrivestopromoteandenhancestudentachievementbyaddressingtheacademic,personal,andcareerdevelopmentneedsofstudents.Majorfunctionsaretoprovideindividualandgroupcounselingservicestoassiststudentswitheducationalandcareerplanningandtoenhancetheirsocial-emotionalgrowth.Counselorsguidestudentsincourseselection,assiststudentsincareerandcollegeplanning,andcoordinateandmaintainacompleterecordofstudentprogress.

Academically Talented and Gifted Students

AcademicallytalentedandgiftedstudentsareencouragedtopursuethemostdemandingcurriculumofferedatELCO,whichiscomprisedoftheAdvancedPlacement(AP)andHonors-levelcourseslistedintheEducationalPlanningGuide.Whileitisdifficultforanyonestudenttoenrollinallofthecoursesidentified,studentsshouldrequestcoursesthatbestcomplementtheirinterestsandpreparethemfortheirpost-secondaryeducationandcareerplans.Studentsareencouragedtocombinetheircorecurricularprogramwithelectivesandextra-curricularopportunitiesintheareasoffinearts,drama,publications,music,theatre,andinterscholasticathletics.Special Education

Specialeducationsupportservicesareavailabletomeettheneedsofidentifiedexceptionalindividuals.Studentsbelievedtobeeligibleforspecialeducationservicesshouldbedirected,throughaschoolcounselor,totheDirectorofPupilServicesand/orDirectorofSpecialEducation.Homebound Instruction

TheHomeboundInstructionprogramisatutorialserviceprovidedforstudentswhohaveadiagnosedlong-termphysicalorpsychologicalillnessthatconfinesthemtothehomeorhospital.Studentswhoexpecttobeconfinedforphysicaldisability,illness,injury,orotherurgentreasonsformorethantenschooldaysshouldconsultwiththeAssistantPrincipalforinformationontherequireddocumentation.Thenatureoftheillnessandthelengthoftheanticipatedabsencemustbeverifiedbythestudent’sphysician.Uponapproval,ascheduleforhomeboundinstructionwillbeestablished.

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College Entrance Exam Preparation Collegeentranceexam(SAT,ACT)preparationmaterialsandresourcesareavailablethroughtheHighSchoolCounselingOffice,includingresourcesavailablethroughtheCollegeBoardandKhanAcademy,whichhaspartneredwiththecreatorsoftheSATtohaveexclusiveaccesstobuildapersonalizedpracticeprogramforstudents.Thesetoolsarefreeandavailableforeverystudenttotakeownershipoftheirpersonallearningandtheirfuture.StudentswhotakethePSATwillreceiveapersonalizedcodeforaccesstoapersonalprofilewithKhanAcademy.

Naviance

ELCOHighSchooloffersthe“Naviance”onlineprogramtostudentsandparentstosupportstudents’collegeandcareerexplorationandreadiness.TheNavianceplatformfacilitatesstudentsinaligningtheirstrengthsandintereststotheirpost-secondarygoals.StudentswillusethevarioustoolswithinNaviancetoidentifytheirstrengths,goals,skillsandinterests,plantheirHighSchoolcourseofstudy,explorecareersandpost-secondaryschools,applytopost-secondaryinstitutions,andsearchforscholarships.

StudentsandparentsmayaccessELCOHighSchool’sNaviancepageathttp://connection.naviance.com/eastlebcs.Questionsabouttheprogram,aswellasinformationonhowtoregister,shouldbedirectedtotheschoolcounselors.

PowerSchool StudentsandparentsareencouragedtofrequentlyaccessPowerSchoolinordertomonitorstudentprogressincourses.TeachersupdategradesinPowerSchoolonaregularbasis.Dailyannouncements,attendance,andotherstudentinformationmayalsobeaccessedthroughthePowerSchoolforParentsportal.InformationonhowtoaccessthePowerSchoolforParentsportalmaybeobtainedthroughtheDistrict’swebsite.

Schoology SchoologyistheDistrict’sLearningManagementSystemandcontainsinformationandresourcespertainingtoallofthestudent’scourses.Clubadvisors,staff,andstudentorganizationsalsoutilizeSchoologytocommunicateinformationtostudents.ParentsmaycreateaSchoologyParentaccountaswell.InformationoncreatingaSchoologyaccountmaybeobtainedthroughtheDistrict’swebsite.

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NCAA Eligibility StudentswhoareconsideringplayingDivisionIorDivisionIIintercollegiatesportsafterhighschoolmustcompletetheeligibilityprocessthroughtheNCAAEligibilityCenter.InordertobecertifiedbytheNCAAEligibilityCenter,studentsarerequiredtoearnspecificcreditsinhighschoolincorecoursesatthecollegepreparatorylevelaswellasaminimumgradepointaverageandcollegeentranceexamscore.Studentsinterestedincompetinginathleticsatthecollegiatelevelmustinformtheirschoolcounselorearlyintheirhighschoolcareer,preferablyduringthefreshmanyear,andcreateaCertificationAccountthroughtheNCAAEligibilityCenter.ConsulttheNCAAEligibilityCenterwebsiteforinformationonthespecificrequirementsforcertificationathttps://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3.

Post-Secondary Planning Timeline Thefollowingaresuggestedactivitiesforstudentstocompleteinordertopreparefortheirpost-graduationgoals.Forassistancewithanyoftheactivitiesbelow,studentsshouldconsulttheirschoolcounselor.

9thGrade• Selectcoursesthatwillchallengeyouandexploreareasofinterestthatalignwithyour

post-secondarygoals.• Developeffectivestudyhabits.• Getinvolvedinschoolactivitiesandclubs.• Talkwithparents,friends,relatives,andneighborsabouttheircareersandexplorecareer

informationthatisavailablethroughNaviance.• Investigatethevariousoptionsforpost-secondaryeducation.• SuccessfullycompletetheFreshmenSeminarcourseandidentifyaCareerClusterthatis

ofinteresttoyouandmatchesyouridentifiedskillsandabilities.

10thGrade• Thinkseriouslyaboutyourpost-secondarygoals,identifyingwhattypeofpost-secondary

education,militarybranch,oremploymentyouwouldliketopursue.• Alignyourcourseselectionswithyourpost-secondarygoalsanddiscussyourgoalswhen

meetingwithyourschoolcounselor.• Discussyourgoalswithyourparent/guardianandtogetherexploretheresources

availablethroughNaviance.• Begintodevelopanunderstandingofthefinancialaidprocessandexplorethevarious

scholarshipopportunitiesthatareavailable.• TakethePSAT10duringthespringofyoursophomoreyear.

11thGrade• Communicateyourpost-secondarygoalstoyourschoolcounselor,teachers,and

parents/guardianssothattheymaybestsupportyouinpreparingtoattainyourgoals.• Gatherspecificinformationpertainingtoyourpost-secondarygoals,whetherthatbe

informationspecifictopost-secondaryschools,militarybranchesandopportunities,orcareerfields.

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• UtilizethesearchfeaturesavailablethroughNaviancetoidentifypost-secondaryschoolsofinterest.Exploretheschools’websitesandcontacttheirAdmissionsOfficeformoreinformation.

• MonitorthescheduleforadmissionsrepresentativesandmilitarypersonnelwhovisitELCO.Talktotherepresentativeswhentheyareavailable.Thisisagreatopportunitytomakepersonalcontactwithanadmissionsrep!

• TakethePSAT/NMSQTinthefallandfollowthroughontherecommendedpracticethroughKhanAcademypriortotakingtheSATinthespring.

• Attendcollegeandcareerfairswheneverpossible.• TaketheSATorACTinMarch,May,orJuneofyourjunioryearifyouareplanningto

furtheryoureducationatafour-yearcollegeorotherpost-secondaryinstitutionthatrequirescollegeentranceexamscores.

• TakeAPExamsfortheAdvancedPlacementcoursesinwhichyouareenrolled.• Visitpost-secondaryinstitutionsinthespringandsummerinordertoidentifythelistof

schoolstowhichyouwishtoapply.

12thGrade• Continuetoexplorecollegesearchresourcestofinalizethepost-secondaryinstitutionsto

whichyouintendtoapply.• Beawareofapplicationproceduresanddeadlinesforeachpost-secondaryinstitution.

ManyapplicationsmustbesubmittedonlineorthroughtheCommonApplicationorNaviance.

• CoordinateeachcollegeapplicationwithyourschoolcounselorandupdateyourinformationinNaviance.

• Researchscholarshipsofferedbyeachinstitutionaswellasthoseavailablethroughtheschoolandcommunityorganizations.

• IfyouhavenottakentheSATortheACT,orwishtoretakeoneorbothcollegeentranceexams,registerforthecorrecttestearlyintheschoolyear.Registeronlineatwww.collegeboard.comorwww.actstudent.org.

• DetermineifSATSubjectTestsarerequiredbytheinstitutionstowhichyouareapplying.• AttendFinancialAidInformationsessions,includingtheFAFSACompletionWorkshop

thatisheldaroundDecembereachyear.• AllseniorsapplyingforfinancialaidshouldcompletetheFreeApplicationforFederal

StudentAid(FAFSA)inthefall.Applyonlineatwww.fafsa.ed.gov.• Ifaprivatepost-secondaryinstitutionrequirestheCSSProfile,obtainaprofile

registrationformatwww.collegeboard.com.• MalestudentsmustregisterforSelectiveService180daysbeforeor30daysaftertheir

18thbirthday.Registrationisrequiredinordertobeconsideredforstateorfederalfinancialaid.StudentsmayregisterontheFAFSAapplicationformoratwww.sss.gov.

• Ifeitherofyourparentsisdeceased,disabled,orretired,contacttheSocialSecurityAdministrationforeducationalbenefits.

• Ifeitherofyourparentsisaveteran,contacttheVeteransAdministrationortheAmericanLegionforotherfinancialaidpossibilities.

• Reviewawardlettersyouhavereceivedfromvariousschools.• Sendyouracceptanceletterandrequireddeposittoyourchosenschool,beingcarefulto

followallinstructions.• Notifytheotherschoolstowhichyouhaveappliedthatyouwillnotbeattending.• Paycloseattentiontofinancialaiddeadlines.

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Weighted Class Rank Classrankisameasureoftheacademicachievementofanyonestudentinaclassinrelationshiptoallotherstudentsintheclassandisdeterminedusingastudent’scumulativeweightedGPA.CoursesinthecoreacademicareasofEnglish,Math,Science,andSocialStudies,WorldLanguages,andadvancedelectivecoursesmaybegivenadditionalweighttocalculateastudent’sweightedgradeaverageforthepurposeofdeterminingclassrank.ThelevelassignedtoeachcourseislistedintheEducationalPlanningGuide.Coursesthataregradedonapass/failbasisdonotfactorintoastudent’sweightedgradeaverageorclassrank.Classrankiscalculatedattheconclusionofeachschoolyear.Classrankisdeterminedusingtheweightedfactormethod,asshowninthetablebelow,tocalculateastudent’sweightedcumulativegradeaverage.Toobtaintheweightedgradeaverage,thepercentgradeassignedbytheteacherasthestudent’sfinalcoursegradeismultipliedbythecreditvalueestablishedforthecourseandthenbytheweightedfactorassignedtothecourseasindicatedbelow:

Level WeightedFactor Description

LevelIV 1.12 IncludesAdvancedPlacement(AP),CollegeintheHighSchool,EMTanddualenrollmentcourses

LevelIII 1.06 IncludesHonorscoursesand3rdand4thyearWorldLanguagecourses

LevelII 1.03 IncludesCollegePrepcoursesandadvancedelectivecourses

LevelI 1.00 IncludesAppliedcoursesandallcoursesnototherwisedesignated

Forexample,

Course Percent x Course Credit x Weighted

Factor = Weighted Grade

Lit, Analysis, and Comp III - CP 87 x 0.5 x 1.03 = 44.805 Creative Writing 93 x 0.5 x 1.03 = 49.29

Global Studies & Geography – Applied 95 x 1.0 x 1.00 = 95 AP Statistics 82 x 1.0 x 1.12 = 91.84

Physics I: Mechanics - Honors 91 x 1.0 x 1.06 = 96.46 Spanish III 85 x 1.0 x 1.06 = 90.1

Web Design I 93 x 0.5 x 1.00 = 46.5 Metal Manufacturing I 89 x 0.5 x 1.00 = 44.5

TOTALS 6.0 = 558.495

To calculate the student’s weighted grade average, divide the student’s total weighted grade (558.495 in the above example) by the student’s total number of credits attempted (6.0 credits in the above example) to determine the student’s weighted grade average (which would be 93.0825 in the above example). The weighted grade average is used to determine the student’s class rank.

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Valedictorian/Salutatorian ValedictorianandSalutatorianforthegraduatingclassaredeterminedasoftheendofthethirdmarkingquarterofthesenioryear,basedonthecumulativeweightedgradesatthattime.Oncethevaledictorianandsalutatorianaredeterminedattheendofthethirdmarkingquarter,thosepositionsarefixed.Afinalseniorclassrankisthencalculatedattheconclusionoftheschoolyear.Percentages/Letter Grades Lettergradesmaybeassignedtostudentsbasedonthepercentrangeslistedbelow:

PercentRange LetterGrade98-100 A+93-97 A90-92 A-87-89 B+83-86 B80-82 B-77-79 C+73-76 C70-72 C-67-69 D+63-66 D60-62 D-

lessthan60 F

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Career Clusters and Pathways ThePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationhasidentifiedfiveCareerPathwaysthatencompasssixteenCareerClusters.StudentsareencouragedtoinvestigatethefiveCareerPathwaystoassistinplanningappropriatecourseselectionsthatwillsupporttheirpost-secondarygoals,particularlywithintheelectiveareas.DescriptionsforeachCareerPathwayarelistedonthefollowingpagesalongwithalistingoftheELCOcoursesthatcorrespondtoeachCareerPathway.StudentsshouldexploretheinterestandabilityquestionslistedtodeterminetheCareerPathwaythatmostappealstotheminadditiontoconsideringthevariouscareerexplorationactivitiesinwhichthestudenthasparticipated,includingtheactivitiesinNaviance.Studentswillalsofindthehighestpaying,fastestgrowing,andmostemployedoccupationsforeachCareerCluster.TheoccupationalinformationwasobtainedfromthePACareerZonewebsiteatwww.pacareerzone.org.FormoreinformationonPennsylvania’sCareerClustersandPathways,includingrelevantemploymentoutlooks,visitthePACareerZonewebsite.

ArtsandCommunications

Business,Finance,andInformationTechnology

EngineeringandIndustrialTechnology

HumanServices

ScienceandHealth

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Arts and Communications Pathway TheArtsandCommunicationspathwayisdesignedtocultivatestudents’awareness,interpretation,applicationandproductionofvisual,verbalandwrittenworkandincludesthefollowingCareerClusters:

§ Arts§ A/VTechnology§ Communication

Areyouinterestedin…? Canyou…? Doyouenjoy…?• newsreportingand

writing• interviewingand

reviewing• multi-mediaproductions• actions• radio,TV,film,video• performinginabandor

chorus• attendingconcerts• drawing,painting• creativeartwork

• sing• playaninstrument• becreative• articulateclearly• writeandconduct

interviews• meetdeadlines• draw• sculpt

• writing• makingvideos• workingwithfilmprops• seekingcreativeideas• workingwithsound

effects• performinginfrontofa

liveaudience• workingwithcomputers• hands-on,minds-on

activities

ArtsandCommunicationPathwayCourses• AdvancedStageProduction• AmericanHistorythrough

Film• AmericanMusicalTheater• Animation• APCapstone• APEnglishLanguageand

Composition• APEnglishLiteratureand

Composition• APMusicTheory• ArtI,II,III• ArtPortfolio• Band• CareerConnections• Chorus• CommercialArt&Design

(CTC)

• ComputerApplications• ComputerGraphics• ConcertChoir• CulturalStudiesofthe

Latter20thCentury• DigitalVideo• Entrepreneurship• HistoryofPopMusic• IndependentArt• LACI,II,III,IV• Marketing• MediaCommunications

Technology(CTC)• MusicStageProduction• MusicTheory• Piano

• Portfolio• PotteryI,II• Printmaking• Psychology• RockBand• Sociology• SoundRecordingand

Production• TelevisionandFilm

ProductionI,II• VoiceClass• WebDesignI,II• WindEnsemble• WorldLanguages• Yearbook/Journalism

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Arts,A/VTechnology,andCommunicationOccupations

HighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• ArtDirectors• TechnicalWriters• TelecommunicationsLineInstallersandRepairers

• CommercialandIndustrialDesigners

• FilmandVideoEditors• AudioandVideo

EquipmentTechnicians• TechnicalWriters• Technical

Directors/Managers

• GraphicDesigners• PrintingPressOperators• Telecommunications

EquipmentInstallersandRepairers

• TelecommunicationsLineInstallersandRepairers

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Business, Finance, and Information Technology Pathway TheBusiness,Finance,andInformationTechnologypathwayisdesignedtopreparestudentstoentertheworldofbusiness,financeandinformationservicesandincludesthefollowingCareerClusters:

§ InformationTechnology§ FinanceandInsurance§ BusinessandAdministration§ MarketingSalesandService

Areyouinterestedin…? Canyou…? Doyouenjoy…?• abusinessenvironment• management• sales• computersandtechnology• presentationstogroups• telecommunications• advertising• differentworksites• insurance• recordkeeping

• workeasilywithothers• organizeyourtime

efficiently• workwithstatistics• usecomputers&other

technology• payattentiontodetails• solveproblems• workindependently• showinitiative• workonateam

• meetingwithgroups• makingbudgets• organizingaproject• planninganevent• workingwithtechnology• sellingproducts&

services• processingnumbers&

figures• preparingfinancial

reports• followingdirections• learningnewsoftware

programs Business,Finance,andInformationTechnologyPathwayCourses• AccountingIA,IB,II,III• Agribusiness• Animation• APComputerScience

Principles• APCalculus• APStatistics• BusinessMath• CareerConnections

• ComputerApplications• ComputerGraphics• DigitalVideo• Economics• Entrepreneurship• FoundationsofCoding• FreshmanSeminar• GeneralBusiness• Internship• LivingonYourOwn• Marketing

• MusicRecordingandProduction

• PersonalFinance• Probability&Statistics• TelevisionandFilm

Production• WebDesignI,II• WorldLanguage• Yearbook/Journalism

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InformationTechnologyOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• ComputerNetwork

Architects• InformationSecurity

Analysts• SoftwareDevelopers,

SystemsSoftware• InformaticsNurse

Specialists

• SoftwareDevelopers,Applications

• InformationSecurityAnalysts

• SoftwareDevelopers,SystemsSoftware

• WebDevelopers

• ComputerUserSupportSpecialists

• SoftwareDevelopers,Applications

• InformaticsNurseSpecialists

• NetworkandComputerSystemsAdministrators

FinanceandInsuranceOccupations

HighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• Treasurersand

Controllers• Actuaries• PersonalFinancial

Advisors• FinancialAnalysts

• Actuaries• Treasurersand

Controllers• PersonalFinancial

Advisors• FinancialAnalysts

• Accountants• BankTellers• InsuranceSalesAgents• TreasurersandControllers

BusinessandAdministrationOccupations

HighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• ChiefSustainability

Officers• Computerand

InformationSystemsManagers

• GeneralandOperationsManagers

• HumanResourcesManagers

• OperationsResearchAnalysts

• ManagementAnalysts• Computerand

InformationSystemsManagers

• Fundraisers• Trainingand

DevelopmentSpecialists

• OfficeClerks,General• PatientRepresentatives• Secretariesand

AdministrativeAssistants• OrderFillers,Wholesale

andRetailSales

MarketingSalesandServiceOccupations

HighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• SalesManagers• MarketingManagers• Advertisingand

PromotionsManagers• PublicRelationsand

FundraisingManagers

• MarketResearchAnalystsandMarketingSpecialists

• Models• MarketingManagers• PublicRelationsand

FundraisingManagers

• RetailSalespersons• Cashiers• SalesRepresentatives,

WholesaleandManufacturing

• First-LineSupervisorsofRetailSalesWorkers

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Engineering and Industrial Technology Pathway TheEngineeringandIndustrialTechnologypathwayisdesignedtocultivatestudents’interests,awarenessandapplicationtocareersrelatedtotechnologiesnecessarytodesign,develop,install,andmaintainphysicalsystems.

Includes:§ ArchitectureandConstruction§ Manufacturing§ Transportation,Distribution,andLogistics

Areyouinterestedin…? Canyou…? Doyouenjoy…?• buildingandconstruction• tools,equipment,and

materials• woodworking• mathandscienceclasses• fitnessandsports• precisionwork• designandarchitecture• engineering• computertechnology• productionmanagement• howthingswork

• applyscienceandmathtorealworldissues

• readandunderstanddirections

• solveproblemsofacomplexnature

• understanddirectivesandreadmaps

• organizereportsandpeople

• seeataskthroughthecompletion

• useacomputer

• traveling• workingwithyourhands• designing/workingwith

projects• workinginalabsetting• workingonateam• buildingwithyourhands• operatingtoolsand

equipment• payingcloseattentionto

detail

EngineeringandIndustrialTechnologyPathwayCourses• AccountingIA,IB,II,III• AgricultureMechanics• All2-YearHalf-dayCTC

Programs• APCalculus• APComputerScience

Principles• APPhysicsI:Algebra-Based• APStatistics• Biology• BusinessMath• ChemistryI,II

• ComputerApplications• ComputerGraphics• EmergencyMedical

Technician• HomeRepair&Construction• IntroductiontoAgriculture• IntroductiontoTechnology• LandscapeTechnology(CTC)• Marketing• Mathematicscourses• MechanicalandArchitectural

Drawing

• MetalManufacturingI,II• PhysicsI,II• PowerTechnologyI,II• TechnologyEducation

IndependentStudy• WebDesignI,II• WeldingandIndustrial

Machining• WoodworkingI,II• WorldLanguage

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ArchitectureandConstructionOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• ConstructionManagers• TransportationEngineers• ElevatorInstallersand

Repairers• Boilermakers

• Pipelayers,Plumbers,Pipefitters,andSteamfitters

• Carpenters• FenceErectors• MechanicalDoor

Repairers

• ConstructionLaborers• RoughCarpenters• Landscapingand

GroundskeepingWorkers• Electricians

ManufacturingOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• PowerDistributorsand

Dispatchers• ElectricalandElectronics

Repairers,Powerhouse,Substation,andRelay

• PowerPlantOperators• AircraftStructure,

Surfaces,Rigging,andSystemsAssemblers

• ComputerNumericallyControlledMachineToolProgrammers,MetalandPlastic

• FiberglassLaminatorsandFabricators

• SlaughterersandMeatPackers

• SecurityandFireAlarmSystemsInstallers

• MaintenanceandRepairWorkers,General

• TeamAssemblers• First-LineSupervisorsof

ProductionandOperatingWorkers

• Helpers–ProductionWorkers

Transportation,Distribution,andLogisticsOccupations

HighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• AirTrafficControllers• StorageandDistribution

Managers• AirlinePilots,Copilots,and

FlightEngineers• CommercialPilots

• AmbulanceDriversandAttendants

• AutomotiveandWatercraftServiceAttendants

• AvionicsTechnicians• SubwayandStreetcar

Operators

• LaborersandFreight,Stock,andMaterialMovers

• HeavyandTractor-TrailerTruckDrivers

• LightTruckorDeliveryServicesDrivers

• AutomotiveMasterMechanics

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Human Services Pathway TheHumanServicespathwayisdesignedtocultivatestudents’interests,skillsandexperiencesforemploymentincareersrelatedtofamiliesandhumanneeds.

Includes:§ LawandPublicSafety§ EducationandTraining§ HospitalityandTourism§ GovernmentandPublicAdministration§ HumanServices

Areyouinterestedin…? Canyou…? Doyouenjoy…?• workingwithpeople• owningyourown

business• agingadults• childdevelopment• family&socialservices• foodpreparation• teaching• counseling

• organizewell• plananddirectprograms• becreative• communicatewell• assumeleadership• workwithateam• useinterpersonalskills• beconscientiousand

dependable• planbudgets

• communicationservices• helpingandprotecting

others• workingwithpeople• counselingandadvising

people• servingothers’needs• interviewingpeople• sellingproductsorservices• handlingcustomer

complaints• searchingforanswersto

humanproblems

HumanServicesPathwayCourses• APHumanGeography• APU.S.Government• APU.S.History• APWorldHistory:Modern• CareerConnections• ChildDevelopment

IndependentStudy• ContemporaryWorldIssues• CookingLightandEasy• Cosmetology(CTC)• CulinaryArts(CTC)• CulinaryCafé• CulturalStudiesoftheLatter

20thCentury

• Economics• EducationSeminar• EmergencyMedical

Technician• FreshmenSeminar• GeneralBusiness• GlobalCuisine• GlobalStudiesand

Geography• Health• HolocaustandGenocide

Studies• HumanDevelopment• LawEnforcement(CTC)• LivingonYourOwn

• MilitaryHistory• Nutrition&FoodScience• PastryArts(CTC)• PersonalFinance• Preschool:Age3&Ages4-5• Psychology• Sociology• U.S.HistoryIII• U.S.Government• WorldCultures• WorldLanguage

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LawandPublicSafetyOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• Lawyers• First-LineSupervisorsof

PoliceandDetectives• AdministrativeLawJudges

Adjudicators,andHearingOfficers

• CriminalInvestigatorsandSpecialAgents

• ForensicScienceTechnicians

• ParalegalsandLegalAssistants

• EmergencyMedicalTechniciansandParamedics

• Arbitrators,Mediators,andConciliators

• SecurityGuards• Lawyers• SheriffsandDeputy

Sheriffs• CorrectionalOfficersand

Jailers

EducationandTrainingOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• EconomicsTeachers,

Postsecondary• EngineeringTeachers,

Postsecondary• ComputerScience

Teachers,Postsecondary• EducationAdministrators,

Postsecondary

• NursingInstructorsandTeachers,Postsecondary

• HealthSpecialtiesTeachers,Postsecondary

• BusinessTeachers,Postsecondary

• BiologicalScienceTeachers,Postsecondary

• ElementarySchoolTeachers

• TeacherAssistants• SecondarySchoolTeachers,

ExceptSpecialandCareer/TechnicalEducation

• Tutors

HospitalityandTourismOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• GamingManagers• FoodServiceManagers• ChefsandHeadCooks• LodgingManagers

• CombinedFoodPreparationandServingWorkers

• FoodServers,Nonrestaurant

• Cooks,Restaurant• ChefsandHeadCooks

• CombinedFoodPreparationandServingWorkers

• WaitersandWaitresses• JanitorsandCleaners,

ExceptMaidsandHousekeepingCleaners

• MaidsandHousekeepingCleaners

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GovernmentandPublicAdministrationOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• FinancialExaminers• PostmastersandMail

Superintendents• Coroners• OccupationalHealthand

SafetySpecialists

• BioinformaticsTechnicians

• UrbanandRegionalPlanners

• ConstructionandBuildingInspectors

• FinancialExaminers

• Coroners• EligibilityInterviewers,

GovernmentPrograms• ConstructionandBuilding

Inspectors• OccupationalHealthand

SafetySpecialists

HumanServicesOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• FuneralServiceManagers• Industrial-Organizational

Psychologists• Neuropsychologistsand

ClinicalNeuropsychologists• CounselingPsychologists

• MassageTherapists• PersonalCareAides• MarriageandFamily

Therapists• SubstanceAbuseand

BehavioralDisorderCounselors

• PersonalCareAides• Nannies• Hairdressers,Hairstylists,

andCosmetologists• SocialandHumanService

Assistants

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Science and Health Pathway TheScienceandHealthpathwayisdesignedtocultivatestudents’interestsinthelife,physicalandbehavioralsciences.Inaddition,itinvolvestheplanning,managingandprovidingoftherapeuticservices,diagnosticservices,healthinformationandbiochemistryresearchanddevelopment.

Includes:§ HealthScience§ Agriculture,Food,andNaturalResource§ ScientificResearch/Engineering

Areyouinterestedin…? Canyou…? Doyouenjoy…?• healthcareenvironment• scienceandmedicine• medicalresearch• foodproduction• environment&

conservation• pharmacy• physicaltherapy• sports/fitness• informationsystems• conservation• radiology

• payattentiontodetail• usecomputerand

technology• workinalabsettingor

medicalfacility• applyscientifictheoryto

real-lifeproblems• workingoutdoorsaround

animalsandplants• collectandanalyzedata

fromexperiments• workingwithpeoplein

need• workwithscienceand

maththeories

• diagnosingandcaringforsickanimals

• workoutdoorswithwildlife

• solvingproblems• workingoncuttingedge

scientificresearch• workingonateam• medicallabresearch• makingacontributionto

society• workingwithnumbers• developingconclusions

fromadatabase

ScienceandHealthPathwayCourses• AdventureActivity• Agribusiness• Anatomy&Physiology• APBiology• APCalculus• APEnvironmentalScience• APStatistics• APPhysicsI:Algebra-Based• Biology• ChemistryI,II• ChemistryinAgriculture• CompanionAnimalsand

EquineScience• CookingLightandEasy• CulinaryArts(CTC)• CulinaryCafé• CreativeMovementI,II

• DentalAssisting(CTC)• EmergencyMedical

Technician• EnvironmentalEcology• FFA&Leadership• ForensicScience• GlobalCuisine• Health• HealthCareersTechnology

(CTC)• HumanDevelopment• IntroductiontoAgriculture

Science• IntroductiontoHorticulture• MedicalAssistant(CTC)• NutritionandFoodScience

• OptimalPerformance• PastryArts(CTC)• PhysicsIandII• PIAASportsOfficiating• Pre-Calculus• PrinciplesofPhysicalScience• Probability&Statistics• ProductionAgriculture• SportsTherapySciences

(CTC)• StrengthTraining• SupervisedAgriculture

Experience(SAE)• Wildlife&Forestry

Management• WorldLanguage

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HealthScienceOccupations

HighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• Orthodontists• Surgeons• Anesthesiologists• Obstetriciansand

Gynecologists

• AnesthesiologistAssistants• NursePractitioners• GeneticCounselors• HomeHealthAides

• RegisteredNurses• NursingAssistants• HomeHealthAides• LicensedPracticaland

LicensedVocationalNurses

Agriculture,Food,andNaturalResourceOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• NaturalScienceManagers• EnvironmentalEngineers• NurseryandGreenhouse

Managers• FoodScientistsand

Technologists

• FarmLaborContractors• NonfarmAnimal

Caretakers• BiologicalTechnicians• Environmental

EngineeringTechnicians

• NurseryandGreehouseManagers

• NurseryWorkers• NonfarmAnimal

Caretakers• Farmworkers

ScientificResearch/EngineeringOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• Biofuels/Biodiesel

TechnologyandProductDevelopmentManagers

• Physicists• Sociologists• ComputerHardware

Engineers

• ClinicalDataManagers• Mathematicians• ComputerandInformation

ResearchScientists• Cartographersand

Photogrammetrists

• AutomotiveEngineers• HumanFactorsEngineers

andErgonomists• ElectricalEngineers• Biofuels/Biodiesel

TechnologyandProductDevelopmentManagers

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Sample Course Planning Guides

Thefollowingcourseplanningguidesareprovidedtoassiststudentsindevelopingafour-yearcourseplanthatwillpreparethemtopursuethepost-secondarytrainingneededtofulfilltheircareergoals.Thesamplesprovidedonthefollowingpagesarerecommendationsofhowstudentsshouldstructuretheircourseselectionsinordertomeetgraduationrequirementsandpreparefortheircareergoalsandrelatededucation.Thesampleplanningguidesalsoreflectthecoursesthatstudentsneedtotakesequentiallyineachcoreacademicsubjectarea.AdditionalinformationregardingthesesequentialcoursesmaybefoundinthedepartmentlistingsintheEducationalPlanningGuide.Studentswillenrollinsixcreditsperschoolyear.Bandandchoruswillbeofferedduringaflexperiodandwillbescheduledinadditiontothesixcredits.The“elective”coursesindicatedoneachcourseplanreflecteither.5creditsemestercoursesormaybecombined(asillustratedbythedottedline)asa1credit,year-longcourse.Eachcurriculardepartmentoffersavarietyofcoursesforstudentstoselect.

9thGrade 10thGrade 11thGrade 12thGrade

Lit,Analysis,andCompI

Lit,Analysis,andCompII

Lit,Analysis,andCompIII

Lit,Analysis,andCompIV

U.S.HistoryIII U.S.Government GlobalStudiesandGeography

ElectiveElective

Math Math Math ElectiveElective

BiologyorPrinciplesof

ScientificInquiry

ChemistryorBiology Science

Elective

Elective

PE9&FreshmenSeminar

Health&Driver’sEd PEChoice PEChoice

Elective Elective Elective ElectiveElective Elective Elective ElectiveElective Elective Elective Elective

StandardCoursePlantoMeetGraduationRequirements

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Thecollegepreparatorycurriculumisdesignedforstudentswhointendtoenrollinahighereducationprogramafterhighschoolgraduation.Studentsneedtocarefullyconsidertheparticulartypeofprogramthattheywishtopursueandtheinstitutionstowhichtheyintendtoapply.Itistheresponsibilityofstudentsplanningtoentercollegetocompleteaprogramofstudiesthatwillqualifythemforadmission.Admissionrequirementsvarybypost-secondaryinstitution.Programplanningshouldbemadeinconsultationwithparents,teachers,andcounselors.

Forastudentplanningtoenterafour-yearcollege,itisstronglyrecommendedthatstudentscompletetheminimumcreditsineachacademicarea:

·English-4credits

·SocialStudies-4credits

·Mathematics-4credits

·Science-4credits(minimum2creditsofalabscience)

·WorldLanguage-2creditsofthesamelanguage







SocialStudiesElectiveorChoice

Math Math Math Math

Biology Chemistry Physics ScienceChoice

PE9&FreshmenSeminar

Health&Driver’sEd PEChoice PEChoice

Elective Elective Elective ElectiveElective Elective Elective ElectiveElective Elective Elective Elective

Four-YearCollegePreparatoryCoursePlan

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U.S.HistoryIII U.S.Government

GlobalStudiesandGeographyORScienceOR

Math


Math

Math Math


Math

ElectiveElective


ScientificInquiry

ChemistryorBiology

PE9&FreshmenSeminar

Health&Driver’sEd CTC CTC

Elective PEChoice Elective Elective Elective Elective ContractPE

Studentsenrolledinatwo-year,half-dayCTCprogrammustcompletetheirthirdcreditinSocialStudies,Science,andMathduringeithertheirjuniororsenioryear.TwoofthesecoursesmustbescheduledinconjunctionwithEnglishduringthejunioryear.Theremainingthirdrequiredcreditmustbescheduledduringthestudent’ssenioryear.

Career&TechnologyCenterTwo-Year,Half-DayProgram

CoursePlan

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Lit,Analysis,andCompIII CTCEnglish


Math Math Math CTC


ScientificInquiry

ChemistryorBiology ScienceChoice

PE9&FreshmenSeminar

Health&Driver’sEd PEChoice

Elective PEChoice Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective CTCMath

Career&TechnologyCenterOne-Year,Full-DayProgram

CoursePlan

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Post-Secondary Opportunities

Type Description

On-the-JobTrainingEmployer-designedtrainingestablishedfortheworkertogainthenecessaryworkskillswhilehe/sheisgettingpaidonthejob.

DiplomaorCertificateProgram

Short-termprogramsof6monthsto1yeartoacquirespecificskillsinordertogainemploymentattheentrylevel.Theseprogramsmaybefoundattechnicalschools,communitycolleges,juniorcollege,andevensomeuniversities.

MilitaryTraining

Allbranchesofthemilitaryhaveskilledtrainingfor3yearsormore.StudentscanusetheirGIBilltopayforcollegeaftertheirdischargeorservefor20yearsuntilretirementwithfullbenefits.

ApprenticeshipPrograms

Industry-basedprogramtrainingworksonthejobandinaclassroomsettingaswell.Uponcompletion,theworkerwillgainjourneymanstatusinthespecificindustry(3-4yearsinlength).Apprenticesarepaidastheygotoschool.

AssociateDegreePrograms

Theseareterminal2-yeardegreesthatenabletheindividualtogainentry-levelemploymentinaspecificcareer.Often,theseworkerswillbeginemploymentafter2yearsofschoolandthenobtainfuturedegreesattheemployer’sexpense.Typicallocationsarecommunityandjuniorcolleges.Sometechnicalschoolandmostuniversitieshavesomeassociatedegreeprograms.

BachelorDegreePrograms

Thesearefour-yeardegreeswithacombinationofgeneraleducationcourseworkandspecificmajor.Theycanbeliberalartscolleges,privatecolleges,publiccolleges,oruniversities.

GraduateandProfessionalDegreePrograms

Thesearethepost-graduatefieldssuchaslaw,medicine,andPh.Dorotherprofessionalfields,typically1to5yearsbeyondabachelor’sdegree.

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Post-Secondary Resources

College Planning

College Board https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org

Education Planner (PHEAA) www.educationplanner.org

NCAA Eligibility Center https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3

College Entrance Exams and Preparation

ACT www.act.org

SAT sat.collegeboard.org/home

Khan Academy www.khanacademy.org

Career Exploration

Bureau of Labor Statistics www.bls.gov

PA Career Zone www.pacareerzone.org

PA Dept. Labor & Industry www.dli.state.pa.us

Financial Aid/Scholarships

Federal Student Aid https://studentaid.ed.gov

Federal Student Loans www.studentloans.gov

FAFSA https://fafsa.ed.gov

PHEAA www.pheaa.org

Post-Secondary Planning

myFUTURE www.myfuture.com

Naviance http://connection.naviance.com/eastlebcs

Transition Resources www.ncset.org

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AGRICULTURESCIENCEANDTECHNOLOGYStudentsmustbeenrolledinanAgricultureclasseachyeartomaintainmembershipinFFAas

requiredbyNational&StateFFAandAgricultureEducationguidelines. Agriculture Mechanics (HS551) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture or teacher approval Thiscoursewillcovertheagriculturemechanicscareers,orientation,personalsafety,laborganization,safeuseofmachinesandpowertools,projectplanninglayoutprocedures,marking,cuttingandbendingmetal,propertoolfitting,principlesofelectricityandelectricalwiringinagriculture,operation,troubleshooting,repairofelectricmotors,plumbingtechnologyandinsulation,principlesofhydraulics,concreteandmasonrytechnology,design,andconstruction.ThetopicsofweldinganduseofthePlasmaCutterandadvancedsmallgasengineoperationandtroubleshootingwillalsobecovered.StudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtodemonstrateallsafeoperatingprocedures.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Agribusiness (HS509) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture or teacher approval Thiscourseprovidesinformationandskillsforcareersinagribusinessandintheoperationofentrepreneurialventures.Topicsincludeeconomicprinciples,budgeting,financing,typesofagribusiness,recordkeeping,marketing,futuresmarkets,andproblemsolvinganddecisionmaking.Asurveyofcareerswithintheagriculturalindustrymayalsobeincorporated.Studentswillberequiredtocreateandmaintainanagribusinessventureforthedurationofthecourse.ThiscourseisofferedinalternatingyearsandWILLbeofferedduringthe2021-2022schoolyear. Companion Animals and Equine Science (HS502) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Any Agriculture course or teacher approval Concurrent enrollment in SAE Independent Study is required. Studentswilllearnthebasicsofhorse,dog,catandothersmallanimalcare.Coursetopicswillalsocoverthebasicsofgenetics,anatomyandanimalrights.Thiscourseincludesguestspeakersandsomeoutofclassroomexperiences.Studentswilllearnaboutcareeropportunitiesandgainhands-onexperience.Allstudentswillberequiredtocareforasmallanimal.ThiscourseisofferedinalternatingyearsandWILLbeofferedduringthe2021-2022schoolyear.

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FFA & Leadership (HS503) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Any Agriculture course or teacher approval Concurrent enrollment in SAE Independent Study is required. Inthiscourse,studentswilllearnabouttheNationalFFAOrganizationthroughanin-depthlookofthehistoryandtimelineoftheorganization.StudentswillusetheOfficialFFAManualasaguidetolearningabouttheorganizationandalloftheopportunitiesithastooffer.Studentswillgainknowledgeofproperparliamentaryprocedureetiquettetoefficientlyandeffectivelyconductbusinessmeetings.Studentswillalsoattainvaluableleadership,problemsolving,andcommunicationskills.Throughoutthiscourse,studentswillhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinFFAcompetitions,events,andothervariousprojects.ItishighlyrecommendedthatallstudentsinthiscoursearemembersoftheFFA,areFFAOfficers,orarestudentsinterestedinbecominganFFAOfficer. Introduction to Agriculture Science (HS501) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) ThiscourseisaprerequisiteforallotherclassesintheAgriculturedepartmentandisintendedtointroducestudentstothebroadareaofagriculture.TopicswillincludegeneralUnitedStatesandPennsylvaniaagriculture,FFA,plantscience,animalscience,publicspeaking,AgBusiness,andcareersinagriculture.StudentswillberequiredtocareforananimalinthiscourseandtokeeprecordsontheircareinordertolearnhowtokeepSupervisedAgricultureExperiencerecordsforfutureAgriculturecourses.Studentswillalsogrowplantsinthiscourse.Foodlabswillalsobeincludedinthecourse.Thefacilitiesincludeanaquaculture(fishroom),smallanimallab,shop,greenhouseandclassroom.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Introduction to Horticulture (HS505) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Any Agriculture course or teacher approval Concurrent enrollment in SAE Independent Study is required. Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothemanyareasofhorticultureandplantscience.Coursetopicsincludeplantidentification,greenhouse&nurseryproduction,floraldesign,landscaping,pestmanagement,andcareeropportunitiesinplantsystems.Studentswillgrowandpropagateplants,maintainandmanageagreenhouse,develophydroponicgrowingsystems,anddesigntheirownhorticulturelandscapes.Thereareplantidentificationwalksinthiscoursealongwithotheroutdooractivities.ThiscourseisofferedinalternatingyearsandwillNOTbeofferedduringthe2021-2022schoolyear.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.

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Production Agriculture (HS506) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Any Agriculture course or teacher approval Concurrent enrollment in SAE Independent Study is required. ThiscourseintroducesstudentstothemanyareasofproductionagriculturewithanemphasisonproductionofAmerica’sfoodsupply.Studentswillcompleteunitsonsoilscienceandcropproduction.Studentswillalsolearnthebasicsofswine,beef,dairy,poultry,goat,andsheepproduction.Therewillbefoodlabs,guestspeakersandsomeoutofclassroomexperiences.ThiscourseisofferedinalternatingyearsandwillNOTbeofferedduringthe2021-2022schoolyear.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Supervised Agriculture Experience Independent Study (SAE) (HS510) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Any Agriculture course or teacher approval. AnSAEprogramisthehands-onapplicationofconceptsandprincipleslearnedintheagricultureclassroom.Studentsaresupervisedbyagricultureeducationteachers,parents,employersand/orotheradultswhoassistinstudentdevelopmentandachievementoftheircareergoals.StudentsmaycompleteanyoftheapprovedprojectslistedbytheNationalFFAProficiencyareasandmustkeepanaccuratePennsylvaniaFFAOrganizationRecordBook.ThetypesofSAEprogramsareentrepreneurship,placement,conservation,improvement,practicumskillsandresearch.Studentswillneedtoscheduleandmeetwiththeinstructortwicepermonthtoreviewprogress.Theinstructorwillvisitprojectsasneeded.AllstudentsenrolledinupperlevelAgriculturecoursesarerequiredtoenrollinthiscourse. Welding and Industrial Machining (HS562) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Studentswilllearntheweldingandindustrialmachiningprocesses,whiledesigningandfabricatingvariousmetalworkingprojects.

Weldingprocesses Machining• Stick–shieldedmetalarcwelding(SMAW)• MIG–gasmetalarcwelding(GMAW)• TIG–gastungstenarcwelding(GTAW)

• Mill• Lathe• CNCplasmaCamprogramming

StudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtodemonstrateallsafeoperatingprocedures.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.

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Wildlife & Forestry Management (HS508) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Any Agriculture course or teacher approval Concurrent enrollment in SAE Independent Study is required. Thiscoursecoversthetopicsofwildlifeandforestrymanagement,whichincludesthestudyofanimalscommontoPennsylvania.StudentswilllearnthehistoryofwildlifeconservationinAmerica,endangeredspeciesandtheconservationmethodsusedtodayincludinghunting.Studentswillalsolearnaboutwildlifehabitatsandcareers.Thecoursealsoaddressesthebasicprinciplesofforestryincludingtreeidentification,forestecology,forestmanagement,woodidentification,andforestpests.Theaquaticsportionofthecourseincludesaquaticlifeidentification,lakebehavior,watershedsandwaterpollution.Studentswilllearnaboutcareeropportunitiesinbothareas.Thiscoursemayincludesomeoutdoorinstruction.ThiscourseisofferedinalternatingyearsandWILLbeofferedduringthe2021-2022schoolyear.

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ART Art I (HS601) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) ArtIisacoursethatbuildsonstudents’knowledgeoftheelementsandprinciplesofdesign,whichareessentialwhencreatingandassessingtwoandthree-dimensionalart.Creativeproblemsolving,learningandimprovingtechniqueandcreatingwithavarietyofmaterialsisemphasized.Areasofstudyincludecolortheory,drawing,painting,design,arthistory,artcriticism,andaesthetics.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Art II (HS602) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Art I (80% or higher) SkillsfromArtIwillbeexpandeduponinanadvancedunderstandingandapplicationofartdesignprinciplestothecreativeproblem-solvingprocess.Studentswillgainknowledgeofthefourtenantsthatdrivethiscourse:ArtProduction,ArtCriticism,ArtHistory,andAesthetics.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Art III (HS603) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Art I and Art II (80% or higher) Findingandcreatingmeaninginartandincreasingadvancedtechnicalskillsarelearned.Studentsareexpectedtochallengetheir“known”abilitiesandbuildupontheirskillsandstrengths.Timemanagementandteacher-to-studentdialoguewillbeaanimportantpiecetodevelopingandunderstandingcreativeworks.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Independent Art (HS610) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Art I, Art II, Art III (80% or higher), or Pottery I, Pottery II (80% or higher), and/or teacher approval Thiscourseisdesignedfortheveryseriousarthonorstudentwhohastimewithinhisorherscheduletotakethisindependentcourseintheirsenioryear.Individualartisticdevelopmentisexpected,andcreativeproblemsandgoalswillbedevelopedwithinstructorapprovalandguidance.Studentswillbeexpectedtoformaculminatingdigitalportfolioattheendofthecourse.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.

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Portfolio (HS611) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Art I, Art II, Art III (80% or higher) and/or teacher approval ThePortfoliocourseisdesignedforseniorarthonorstudentswhointendtopursueapost-secondaryeducationinart,ortheseriousarthonorstudentwhowishestocontinuehis/herartisticdevelopment.Studentswillbeexpectedtoformaculminatingdigitalportfolioattheendofthecourse.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Pottery I (HS620) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Art I (80% or higher) Inthebeginningpotteryclass,studentswilllearnseveraldifferenthandbuildingtechniques.Thesewillincludepinchpots,coil,andslabbuildingmethods.Studentswillalsoexploredifferentsurfacedesigntechniquesandideas,andglazingwillbeintroduced.Individualcreativitywithineachofthetechniqueswillbeencouraged.Studentswillproducebothfunctionalaswellassculpturalpieces.Studentswilllearnaboutthehistoricaldevelopmentofpotteryproducedbyartisansandbyvariouscultureswhileusingthecriticalprocesstodiscussandevaluatetheirownworkinadditiontomasterworksinclay.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Pottery II (HS621) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Pottery I (80% or higher) PotteryIIwillprovidestudentstheopportunitytodevelopwheelandadvancedhandbuildingskillsastheycontinuetostudythehistoricalandcross-culturaldevelopmentofpotterystylesandtechniques.Artcriticismandaestheticissuesrelatedtoformandfunction,theinherentexpressivequalitiesofclayandtheidentificationofgoodcraftsmanshipanddesignwillcontinuetobeanongoingpartofthecurriculum.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Printmaking (HS606) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Art I (80% or higher) Printmakingisastudioartcourseinwhichstudentswilllearnaboutdifferenttypesoftraditionalandcontemporaryprintmakingprocesses.Throughoutthesemester,studentswillhavetheopportunitytocreateimagesusingavarietyofprintmakingtechniquesandprocesses.Projectswillincludelinoleumprinting,collographs,andmonoprinting.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.

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BUSINESSANDCOMPUTERTECHNOLOGY Accounting IA (HS716) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisites: General Business recommended. AccountingIApreparesstudentstodeveloptheabilitytoanalyzeandrecordfinancialtransactions,andinterprettheresultsofpersonalandbusinessoperationsfromafinancialstandpoint.Studentsgainawidebackgroundinpersonalandbusinessorganization,procedures,andrelatedtechnology.AnystudentinterestedinpursuingadegreeinBusinessshouldcompleteAccountingIA,IB,andII. Accounting IB (HS717) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisites: Accounting I or IA (70% or higher) AccountingIBcontinuestointroducestudentstovariousbusinesstransactionsfocusingonmorecomplexbusinessstructures.Studentswillfocusonautomatedpracticesandaccountingsimulations.AnystudentinterestedinpursuingadegreeinBusinessshouldcompleteAccountingIA,IB,andII. Accounting II (HS712) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisites: Accounting IB (80% or higher) AccountingIIprovidesanopportunityforstudentstoapplybasicaccountingprinciplestoavarietyofaccountingsystemsandmethodsviaindependentstudy.Accountingproblemsofgreaterdepthprovideanexcellentacademicchallengetotheadvancedaccountingstudent.Studentsinterestedinpursuingadegreeinaccountingorsimilarprofessionshouldcompletethesequenceofaccountingcourses.AnystudentinterestedinpursuingadegreeinBusinessshouldtakeAccountingIA,IB,andII.

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Accounting III (HS713) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisites: Accounting II (80% or higher) AccountingIIIofferstheopportunityforanindividualtocontinuetoapplyadvancedaccountingprinciplestoavarietyofaccountingsystemsandmethodsandprovidesanexcellentacademicchallengefortheadvancedaccountingstudent.Thisindependentstudycourseisdesignedtopreparestudentstoexcelintheirbeginningaccountingcoursesincollege.StudentsinterestedinpursuingadegreeinaccountingorasimilarprofessionshouldcompletethesequenceofAccountingcourses. AP Computer Science Principles (HS728) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1.0 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Suggested Prerequisites: Computer Applications (80% or higher) and Web Design I (80% or higher) TheAPComputerSciencePrinciplescoursefocusesonthecomputerscienceskillsthatareinhighdemandandvaluedbycollegesandemployers.Thecoursewillcoverabroadrangeofcomputersciencetopics,includingprogramming,algorithms,theInternet,bigdata,digitalprivacyandsecurity,andthesocietalimpactsofcomputing.Thiscourseseekstoprovidestudentswitha“futureproof”foundationincomputingprinciplessotheyareadequatelypreparedwithboththeknowledgeandskillstoliveandmeaningfullyparticipateinourincreasinglydigitalsociety,economy,andculture. Animation (HS723) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Studentswillexploretechniquesusedincreatinganimationusingstandardsoftware.Thiscoursewillenhanceskilldevelopmentinstoryboardingandanimation.Studentswillworkindividuallyandcooperativelyinaproject-basedenvironment. Business Math (HS734) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentstohavetheopportunitytounderstandmathematicsinthecontextofbusinessandfinance.Studentswillgaininsightintothemathematicprinciplesassociatedwithbusinessoperationsandpersonalfinance.

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Career Connections (HS714) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtohelpstudentsbegintoplanfortheirfutureanddevelopskillsneededtoexperiencepersonalsuccess.Studentsfocusondevelopingtheircommunication,timemanagement,andhumanrelationskillswhileexploringtheirindividualaptitudesandintereststodeterminepossiblecareerpaths.Studentswillbechallengedtodevelopleadershipskillswhileplanning,organizing,andcompletingaprojectthataddressesacommunityneed.Finally,thecourseculminateswithlearningjobpreparationskills.Whetherpursuingcollegeoremploymentafterhighschool,theunitsinthiscoursewillteachpracticalskillsthatcanbeusedinallaspectsofemploymentaswellasinpersonallife. Computer Applications (HS720) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscoursewillintroducestudentstoavarietyofcomputerprogramsandconceptsincluding:desktoppublishing,spreadsheets,photoediting/drawing,andwebgraphics.Theskillslearnedinthiscoursecanbeeasilyappliedtootherprograms,classes,andreal-lifesituations.Studentsarenotexpectedtohavepriorknowledgeofthecourse'sprogramsbutwillhavemorethanabasicunderstandingofmultipleprogramsattheconclusionofthecourse. Computer Graphics (HS724) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisites: Computer Applications (80% or higher) StudentsareexpectedtohavepriorAdobeCreateSuiteknowledgeandtheabilitytoexecutebasicfunctions.StudentswillutilizetheAdobeCreateSuitetocompleteindividualdesignprojects.Emphasiswillbeplacedonadvancedconceptsinordertocreatepersonalandprofessionaldesign.Studentsareexpectedtobeabletobecreateandworkindependentlyonprojectsthatwilllastmultipledays. Digital Video (HS725) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Introducesstudentstothebasicsofpostproductionnon-lineardigitalvideoeditingformultimedia,videoandwebcapabilities.Studentswillproduce,edit,andoptimizevideousingeditingsoftware.UponcompletionofthecoursestudentswillbeabletocreateandproducedigitalvideosandincorporatedcompressedandrenderedprojectsintoCDROMs,DVDandWebtechnologies.

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Entrepreneurship (HS732) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisites: Accounting IA/IB recommended Studentsenrollinginthiscoursewillexploreavarietyofentrepreneurialtopics.Thecoursebeginsbydeterminingtheskillsnecessarytofindsuccessasanentrepreneurbyresearchingstoriesofseveralfamousentrepreneurs.Studentswillthenbeinstructedintheprinciplesofmanagementforsmallbusiness.Theywillalsodevelopanunderstandingofentrepreneurialconceptsandstrategiesandhowtheycanusetheiruniqueskillsandtalentstostartasmallbusinessventure.Thecourseaddressestopicscriticalintheplanningprocessincludinggeneraloperations,financing,marketing,andhumanresourceissues.Thecourseculminateswiththecreationandpresentationofastudentgeneratedbusinessplan. Foundations of Coding (HS727) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscoursewillprovidestudentswiththefoundationalcomputerprogrammingskillsthatareinhighdemandandvaluedbycollegesandemployers.Thecoursewillcoverabroadrangeofcomputersciencetopics,includingbasicprogramminganddatascience.Studentswilllearnversatileprogramminglanguageforcodingthatmaybeappliedinvariousscenarios.Learningthefundamentalsofcodingandcomputersciencestrengthensstudents’problem-solvingskillsandexpandstheirworldviewofhowcomputingandtechnologyimpactsoursociety. Freshmen Seminar (HS701) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 45 days Credits: .25 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Studentswillexplorecareerpathsandchoicesinordertorecognizeifacareerchoicewillallowforthedevelopmentofthestudent’snaturaltalentsandinterests.Studentswilldemonstratereadinesstoentertheworldofworkbyexhibitingthequalitiesofagoodemployee,suchasgoodattendance,timelinessoftaskcompletion,ethicalbehavior,self-motivation,andbehavinginaprofessionalmanner.Thiscourseisrequiredforallninth-gradersandalternateseveryotherdaywithPhysicalEducation9foronesemester.

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General Business (HS730) Grade Level: 9, 10 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) GeneralBusinesswillacquaintstudentswiththeAmericanbusinesssystem.Throughoutthecourse,studentswilllearnavarietyofbusinessconceptsincludingmanagingcheckingandsavingsaccounts,consumerpurchasing,economicsandbusinessstructures.Thiscourseisanexcellentstartingpointforstudentswhoareconsideringacareerinbusiness. Marketing (HS733) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisites: General Business recommended Studentswillstudyeconomicfunctionsatworkinthemarketplaceandmarketingfunctionsincludingpurchasing,pricing,anddistributionfunctions.Emphasiswillbeplacedoncommunicationskills,economics,financialanalysis,andpromotion.Exposuretocareeropportunitiesinthefieldofmarketingandspecifictopicswillbecovered,includingadvertising,sellingskillsandpromotion. Personal Finance (HS731) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) PersonalFinanceisacoursedesignedtohelpstudentsunderstandtheimpactofindividualchoicesonoccupationalgoalsandfutureearningpotential.Realworldtopicscoveredwillincludeincome,moneymanagement,spendingandcredit,aswellassavingandinvesting.Studentswilldesignpersonalandhouseholdbudgetsutilizingcheckingandsavingsaccounts,gainknowledgeinfinance,debtandcreditmanagement,andevaluateandunderstandinsuranceandtaxes.Thiscoursewillprovideafoundationalunderstandingformakinginformedpersonalfinancialdecisionsleadingtofinancialindependence.

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Technology Exploration (HS729) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation only. Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoenhancetheircomputerknowledgeandskillsbyparticipatinginadvancedtechnologyprojects.Projectsmayincludeanimationconceptsanddesignaswellasvideography.Studentswillberesponsibleforidentifyingtheirprojectsbasedonindividualinterestsastheyrelatetotechnology.Thiscourseispresentedinanindependentstudyformatandwillbesupplementedwithclassroominstruction.Studentsmustobtainteacherapprovalforenrollment. Web Design I (HS721) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducehighschoolstudentstovariousskills,methods,andtechniquesrelatedtobasicwebdesignincludingHTMLcoding,CSS(cascadingstylesheets),andimageoptimization.Studentswillberequiredtoutilizeanumberoflearnedwebdesignskillsaswellasreal-lifeaptitudessuchasreading,writing,creativity,self-expression,problemsolving,attentiontodetail,workethic,andcommunicationskills.Themainfocusofthisclasswillbeproduction(theactualcreationofwebpagesandwebsites);however,attentionwillalsobefocusedondesign(theorganizationorstructureofformalelementsinacomposition/thecombinationofdetailsorfeaturesofacomposition). Web Design II (HS722) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisites: Web Design I (80% or higher) Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoenhancetheircomputerknowledgeandskillsbylearningadvanceddesigntechniqueswithcoding.Thegoalofthiscourseistoprovidestudentswiththestudyofadvancedtopicsinwebdesign.Topicsincludethewebdevelopmentprocess,advancedlayoutanddesignfeatures,advancedstudyofscriptinglanguages,sitedevelopmentwithHTMLeditors,andwebserversanddatabases.Thiscourseispresentedinanindependentstudyformatandsupplementedwithclassroominstruction.

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ENGLISHLANGUAGEARTS

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 Literature, Analysis, and Composition I - Honors

Literature, Analysis, and Composition II - Honors

AP Language and Composition

OR AP Seminar

OR Literature, Analysis, and Composition III - Honors

AP Literature and Composition

OR AP Language and

Composition OR

AP Seminar Literature, Analysis, and

Composition I - CP

Literature, Analysis, and Composition II – CP

Literature, Analysis, and Composition III – CP

Literature, Analysis, and Composition IV

Literature, Analysis, and Composition I - Applied

Literature, Analysis, and Composition II - Applied

Literature, Analysis, and Composition III –

Applied

Literature, Analysis, and Composition IV

ELECTIVES 9 – 12 • Yearbook / Journalism I • Yearbook / Journalism II

• Yearbook Journalism Management

• Television and Film Production I • Television and Film Production II

• Television and Film Production Management Literature, Analysis, and Composition I (LAC) – Honors (HS011) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: 8th Grade English (80% or higher), Proficient or Advanced score on the 8th-grade English Language Arts PSSA, and teacher recommendation Thisfast-pacedcourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofhighlymotivatedstudentswhodemonstrateexceptionalabilitiesinthestudyofEnglish.Studentswhoselectthiscourseareexpectedtoreadlongerpassagesoftext,comprehendtextindependently,andanalyzetextaccurately.Readingselectionsarecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesorganizedtoanalyzethethemesofempathy,leadership,dreamsandaspirations,andrelationships.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveanduseofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage.

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Literature, Analysis, and Composition I (LAC) – College Prep (HS012) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiscourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentswhoplantopursuepost-secondarystudies.Readingselectionsarecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesorganizedtoanalyzethethemesofempathy,leadership,dreamsandaspirations,andrelationships.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveanduseofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. Literature, Analysis, and Composition I (LAC) – Applied (HS013) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentswhoareinterestedinbecomingcareerready.Readingselectionsarecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesorganizedtoanalyzethethemesofempathy,leadership,dreamsandaspirations,andrelationships.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveanduseofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. Literature, Analysis, and Composition II (LAC) – Honors (HS021) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisites: Honors Literature, Analysis, and Composition I (80% or higher); Proficient or Advanced score on the 8th-grade English Language Arts PSSA or teacher recommendation Thisfast-pacedcourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofhighachievingEnglishstudentswhofollowtheAdvancedPlacementtrack,meettheprerequisite,andreceiverecommendationfromthepreviousyear’sEnglishteacher.Studentswhoselectthiscourseareexpectedtoreadlongerpassagesoftext,comprehendtextindependently,andanalyzetextaccurately.Readingselectionsarecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesorganizedtoanalyzethethemesofdestiny,takingastand,technology,andthehumanconnection.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveand

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useofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. Literature, Analysis, and Composition II (LAC) – College Prep (HS022) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiscourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentswhoplantopursuepost-secondarystudies.Readingselectionsarecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesorganizedtoanalyzethethemesofdestiny,takingastand,technology,andthehumanconnection.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveanduseofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. Literature, Analysis, and Composition II (LAC) – Applied (HS023) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentswhoareinterestedinbecomingcareerready.Readingselectionsarecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesorganizedtoanalyzethethemesofdestiny,takingastand,technology,andthehumanconnection.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveanduseofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. Literature, Analysis, and Composition III (LAC) – Honors (HS034) Grade Level: 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisites: Literature, Analysis, and Composition II – Honors (80% or higher) and a Proficient or Advanced score on the Literature Keystone Exam or teacher recommendation Thisfast-pacedcourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofhighachievingEnglishstudentswhoarefollowingtheAdvancedPlacementtrack,meettheprerequisite,andreceiverecommendationbythepreviousyear’sEnglishteacher.Studentswhoselectthiscourseareexpectedtoreadlongerpassagesoftext,comprehendtextindependently,andanalyzetextaccurately.Readingselections

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arecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesfromAmericanLiterature,specificallyaddressingtheconceptsofwethepeople,theindividual,moderntimes,andrelationships.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveanduseofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. Literature, Analysis, and Composition III (LAC) – College Prep (HS035) Grade Level: 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiscourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentswhoplantopursuepost-secondarystudies.Readingselectionsarecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesfromAmericanLiterature,specificallyaddressingtheconceptsofwethepeople,theindividual,moderntimes,andrelationships.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveanduseofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. Literature, Analysis, and Composition III (LAC) – Applied (HS036) Grade Level: 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentswhoareinterestedinbecomingcareerready.Readingselectionsarecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesfromAmericanLiteraturespecificallyaddressingtheconceptsofwethepeople,theindividual,moderntimes,andrelationships.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveanduseofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage.

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Literature, Analysis, and Composition IV (LAC) (HS044) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiscourseisdesignedtopreparestudentsforthecurrentandprojecteddemandsofaglobal,knowledgebased21stcenturysociety.Emphasiswillbeplacedondevelopinganalyticandcommunicationskillsnecessaryforsuccessinthefast-pacedworldofpost-secondaryacademiaandworkforce.Studentswillengagewithcoursecontentorganizedtoanalyzethethemesoftheepichero,thehumancondition,anexchangeofideas,and/oremotionalcurrents.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. AP Capstone - Seminar (HS053) Grade Level: 11,12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisites: Literature, Analysis, and Composition II or III – Honors (90% or higher), a Proficient or Advanced score on the Literature Keystone Exam, and teacher recommendation APSeminaristhefoundationalcoursefortheAPCapstoneprogram.APCapstoneisaninnovativecollege-levelprogrambasedonthecompletionoftwocourses,APSeminarandAPResearch.Theprogramimmersesstudentsinthechallengingpracticeofthecriticalskillsstudentsneedtoday.Theabilitytothinkindependently,writeeffectively,research,collaborate,andlearnacrossdisciplinesisessentialforsuccessincollegeandbeyond.TherigorousnatureofAPCapstonewillchallengestudentstoexploredifferentpointsofviewandmakeconnectionsacrossdisciplines,leadingtoarichappreciationforthecomplexityofimportantissues.APSeminarengagesstudentsincross-curricularconversationsthatexplorethecomplexitiesofacademicandreal-worldtopicsandissuesbyanalyzingdivergentperspectives.Usinganinquiryframework,studentspracticereadingandanalyzingarticles,researchstudies,andfoundationalliteraryandphilosophicaltexts;listeningtoandviewingspeeches,broadcasts,andpersonalaccounts;andexperiencingartisticworksandperformances.Studentslearntosynthesizeinformationfrommultiplesources,developtheirownperspectivesinresearch-basedwrittenessays,anddesignanddeliveroralandvisualpresentations,bothindividuallyandaspartofateam.Ultimately,thecourseaimstoequipstudentswiththepowertoanalyzeandevaluateinformationwithaccuracyandprecisioninordertocraftandcommunicateevidence-basedarguments.APSeminaristheprerequisitecourseforAPResearch.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InordertoearntheAPCapstoneDiplomathroughtheCollegeBoard,studentsmustearnscoresof3orhigheronboththeAPSeminarandAPResearchExams,aswellasonfouradditionalAPExamsoftheirchoosing.Studentswhoearnscoresof3orhigheronAPSeminarandAPResearchbutnotonfouradditionalAPExamsreceivetheAPSeminarandResearchCertificatethroughtheCollegeBoard.

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Advanced Placement English Language and Composition (HS051) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisites: Literature, Analysis, and Composition II or III – Honors (90% or higher), a Proficient or Advanced score on the Literature Keystone Exam, and teacher recommendation ThisrigorouscourseisdesignedforthehighestachievingEnglishstudentswhodesiretocompletehighschoolstudiesequivalenttoaone-semestercollegeintroductorycourseinEnglish.APEnglishLanguageandCompositioncultivatesthereadingandwritingskillsthatstudentsneedforcollegesuccessandforintellectuallyresponsiblecivicengagement.Thiswritingintensivecourseguidesstudentsinbecomingcurious,critical,andresponsivereadersofdiversetexts,andbecomingflexible,reflectivewritersoftextsaddressedtodiverseaudiencesfordiversepurposes.Thereadingandwritingdonebystudentsinthiscoursewilldeepenandexpandtheirunderstandingofhowwrittenlanguagefunctionsrhetorically.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.v Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition (HS050) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisites: Literature, Analysis, and Composition III – Honors (90% or higher), a Proficient or Advanced score on the Literature Keystone Exam, and teacher recommendation ThisrigorouscourseisdesignedforthehighestachievingEnglishstudentswhodesiretocompletehighschoolstudiesequivalenttoaone-semestercollegeintroductorycourseinEnglish.TheAPEnglishLiteratureandCompositioncoursefocusesonreading,analyzing,andwritingaboutimaginativeliterature(fiction,poetry,drama)fromvariousperiods.Studentsengageinclosereadingandcriticalanalysisofimaginativeliteraturetodeepentheirunderstandingofthewayswritersuselanguagetoprovidebothmeaningandpleasure.Astheyread,studentsconsiderawork’sstructure,style,andthemes,aswellasitsuseoffigurativelanguage,imagery,andsymbolism.Writingassignmentsincludeexpository,analytical,andargumentativeessaysthatrequirestudentstoanalyzeandinterpretliteraryworks.Studentsmustbeabletoreadandcomprehendcollege-leveltextsandwritegrammaticallycorrect,completesentences.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.

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Electives (Do not fulfill graduation requirements for English Language Arts.) Television and Film Production I (HS078) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscoursewillintroducestudentstothetelevisionandfilmproductionprocesswithanemphasisonstudioproduction.Studentswillbeintroducedtothebasicconceptsofcameraandvideoeditingskills.Studentswillalsogainpracticalexperienceincamerawork,audiodevelopment,specialeffectsdesign,andwilllearnhowtooperateallcrewpositionsinavarietyofstudiolabprojects.Studentsareexpectedtoarriveeachschooldayat7:20a.m.toprepareforthemorningannouncements. Television and Film Production II (HS079) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Television and Film Production I (80% or higher) Thiscoursewillincludeanin-depthstudyandapplicationoftelevisionproductiontechniques.Studentswillfocusonthewritingtechniquesbehindthedevelopmentbehindmultiplegenresoftelevision.Studentswillstudythestructuraldesignbehindthedevelopmentofcommercials,sitcomcomedies,TVdramas,andminiseries.Thisknowledgewillbeutilizedinthecreationoftelevisionminiseriesthatwillfocusonlong-termstoryarcsaswellasepisodicarcs.ThesescriptswillthenbeproducedapplyingvisualtechniqueslearnedinTVandFilmProductionI.Studentsareexpectedtoarriveeachschooldayat7:20a.m.toprepareforthemorningannouncements. Television and Film Production Management (HS080) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Television and Film Production II (80% or higher) and instructor approval Thiscoursewillgivestudentsthechoicebetweenanin-depthlookatthestructureofeitheranindependentfilmoradocumentary.Thisknowledgewillbeappliedinthedevelopmentofafinalprojectthatwillfocusonactstructure,characterdevelopment,andthedevelopmentofauniversaltruth.ThesescriptswillthenbeproducedapplyingvisualtechniqueslearnedinTVandFilmProductionIandII.Studentsareexpectedtoarriveeachschooldayat7:20a.m.toprepareforthemorningannouncements.

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Yearbook Journalism I (HS070) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Honors or CP Literature, Analysis, and Composition ThiscoursewillcoverseveralaspectsofproducingthehighschoolyearbookandDVDsupplement.Studentswillselladvertisements,takephotographs,scanandcroppictures,writebodycopy,captions,headlines,andcreateyearbookpagesdigitallyusingInDesign,Photoshop,andotherprogramscriticaltothecreationoftheschoolyearbook.Thestudentswillalsolearnbasicvideoskillsanddigitalvideoediting.Thisclassinvolvesagreatdealofdedicationandtimeoutsideofclass;makingdeadlinesisabsolutelynecessary.Studentsinthisclassmustcompleteanapplicationform,attendorientationmeetings,writea500wordessay,andbeapprovedbytheyearbookadvisorandcurrentEnglishteacher.Enrollmentislimited. Yearbook Journalism II (HS071) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Yearbook Journalism I (80% or higher) and approval of yearbook advisor Thiscoursewillincludein-depthpracticeandapplicationofjournalisticmethods,interviewingpractices,writing,andgraphicdesign.Therewillbeaheavyemphasisondevelopingthejournalisticwritingstyle.Projectswillincludereadingandwritingnews,feature,sports,andeditorialarticles.Studentswillapplyadvancedphotographyandgraphicdesignknowledgetocreatelayoutsthatarevisuallyappealing.StudentswillmakeextensiveuseoftheirworkingknowledgeofInDesign,PhotoShop,Illustrator,andMicrosoftWord,andotherprogramscriticaltothecreationoftheschoolyearbook.Thisisaco-curricularcourse,whichmeansthatoutside-of-classtimewillberequiredasapartofthestudent'sgrade.Studentswillbeexpectedtocomeinafterschooltocompleteassignmentsasnecessary.StudentsmustalsocomeinonSaturdaysandafterschoolonFridaysasscheduled(approximatelyoneeachpermonth).Studentswillalsoattendvariousextra-curriculareventstotakephotographsandobtaininformationforstoriesandcaptions.Enrollmentislimited. Yearbook Journalism Management (HS072) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Yearbook Journalism II (80% or higher) and approval of yearbook advisor Thiscoursewillcontinuein-depthpracticeandapplicationofjournalisticmethods,interviewingpractices,writing,andgraphicdesign.StudentswillmanagetheproductionoftheHighSchool’syearbookandthebusinessoperationsinvolvedwithproducingtheannualpublication.Yearbookmanagementstudentswillsuperviseandassistotherstudentsinprojectsrelatedtoproductionofjournalisticarticlesandlayout.Thisisaco-curricularcourse,whichmeansthatoutside-of-classtime(includingafterschoolandSaturdays)willberequiredasapartofthestudent'sgrade.Studentswillalsoattendvariousextra-curriculareventstotakephotographsandobtaininformationforstoriesandcaptions.Enrollmentislimited.

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FAMILYANDCONSUMERSCIENCES Cooking Light and Easy (HS750) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I)

Healthyfoodselectionadaptedasalife-longpracticeforpromotingpersonalwellnessisthefocusofthiscourse.Studentswillexplorethefivefoodgroupsandthendeveloptheirownpersonalnutritionprofilefromwhichtheywillplanmenus.Preparationtechniquesforcookinglightwillbepracticedinthefoodslab.Healthyfoodselectionadaptedasalife-longpracticeforpromotingpersonalwellnessisthefocusofthiscourse.Studentswillexplorethefivefoodgroupsandthendeveloptheirownpersonalnutritionprofilefromwhichtheywillplanmenus.Preparationtechniquesforcookinglightwillbepracticedinthefoodslab.Inadditiontonutritionconcepts,sustainablefoodchoicesandfarmtotablemethodswillbeexplored,examined,andevaluated.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.

Culinary Café (HS751) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseexemplifiestheconceptofacafe.Itisuniqueyetvaried,classyyetcomfortable,andfunyetserious.Its“menu”containstopicselectionsrangingfromU.S.regionalfoodsandcooking;tochoosing,reading,refining,andpreparingrecipes;topracticingkitchenmathandconservation;toplanningappealingbutfunctionalworkspacesandeventplanning.Thecoursealsoinvolvesstudentslearningtheresponsibilitiesofvariousfoodserviceroles.Itisacelebrationofallthingsculinary.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Education Seminar (HS762) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Human Development Thiscourseisforcollege-boundstudentswhointendtomajorinanyeducation-relatedfieldKthru12.Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingoftheintegrationofcurriculumandinstructiontomeetastudent’sdevelopmentalneeds.Studentswillexperiencewhatitisliketomajorintheeducationfieldbyresearchingcollegeexpectations,talkingwithcurrentcollegestudentsmajoringineducation,andexploringcollegesthatexcelinteachingstudentshowtoteach.Studentswillbeencouragedtovisitteacherscurrentlyteachingthegrade/subjectareathatintereststhemmost.Studentswillhavetheopportunityforin-depthstudyandpracticalapplication.

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Global Cuisine (HS754) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Cooking Light and Easy strongly recommended Themajorityofthiscourseinvolvesexploringthecultureandfoodsofvariouscountries.Studentswillexpandtheirhorizonsbystudyingthegeography,history,populations,andfoodcustomsofthecountryastheyrelatetoandinfluencecurrentcuisine.Studentswillalsoconsiderthepsychological,familial,andsocietalinfluencesontheirownpersonalfoodchoicesaswellasnutritionacrossthelifespan.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Human Development (HS763) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseoffersanoverviewofhumandevelopmentfromprenatalthroughadolescence.Studentswillstudytheories,conditionsandstrategiesthatpromotehealthydevelopmentinchildren.Studentswillfocusontheeducationalneedsofchildrenofallagesanddiscoverhowtoencouragetheirphysical,intellectual,emotionalandsocialdevelopmentandgrowth.Thiscourseisdesignedforanyoneinterestedinacareerinwhichtheywillworkwithchildren,includingeducation,nursing,andhumanserviceprofessions. Living On Your Own (HS756) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Studentswilllearntherolesandresponsibilitiesneededtofunctionasanindependentadult.Gooddecision-making,goalsetting,andcommunicationarekeytosuccess,andstudentswillusepracticalreasoningtoacquiretheseskills.Inaddition,studentswillconsiderpossiblecollegeandcareeroptions.Smartshoppingviaassessingconsumerneedsandspendingstrategiesrelatingtopersonalfinancewillbeexplored.Studentswillhaveahands-onexperiencewithhousekeeping,laundering,sewingandkitchenskills.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.

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Nutrition and Food Science (HS757) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Cooking Light and Easy strongly recommended Studentswillexaminethesixmajornutrientsastheyrelatetofoodscienceandnutrition.The“what,why,andhow”arethethreecomponentsinvolvedinstudyingeachmajornutrient.

Whatarethescientificprinciplesrelatedtothenutrient?WhydoIneedthisnutrienttobehealthy?HowdoIapplythisknowledgetofoodpreparationinthefoodslab?AnadditionalunitofFarmtoTablewillalsobepresented.

ThiscoursewillalsointroducestudentstoSTEMcareersinnutrition,dietetics,andfoodscience.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Preschool: Age 3 (HS760) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Human Development strongly recommended Studentswillexploretheuniqueneedsofthreeyearolds,byplanningactivitiesandlessonmaterialsthatareagespecific.Studentswillworkasateamtocreateanexceptionalandsafelearningenvironmentfortheyoungchild(ren)forwhomyouwillbeinstructingtheselessons.PreschoolagestudentsfromthecommunitywillbecomingintotheHighSchool,thusprovidingstudentswithareal-worldexperienceasaneducator.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Preschool: Ages 4-5 (HS761) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Human Development strongly recommended Studentsexploreteachingandadministrativecareersbyrunningapreschoolforfourandfiveyearoldchildren.Skillsinclude,lessonplanning,andpresentation,onetooneinteractionwithpreschoolchildren,andeffectivecommunicationwithparentsofpreschoolers.PreschoolagestudentsfromthecommunitywillbecomingintotheHighSchool,thusprovidingstudentswithareal-worldexperienceasaneducator.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.

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Child Development Independent Study (HS765) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisites: Preschool (Age 3), Preschool (Ages 4-5), Human Development and teacher recommendation Thiscourseisofferedtostudentswhowishtopursueacareerinpreschoolorearlyelementaryeducation.Studentswilltailortheircoursetotheirinterestsandspendtimeworkingwithpreschooland/orelementaryagechildren.PreschoolagestudentsfromthecommunitywillbecomingintotheHighSchool,thusprovidingstudentswithareal-worldexperienceasaneducator.

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ThemathematicscoursesaredesignedtofollowthePennsylvaniaCoreStandards.ThemainpurposeofthePACoreStandardsistoprovidethemathskillsidentifiedbytheCommonwealthofPennsylvaniaasbeingessentialforastudenttobesuccessfulafterhighschool.

Pre-Algebra (HS110) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) ThiscourseisdesignedforthosestudentswhoneedareviewofthebasicskillsofmathematicsbeforeenrollinginAlgebraI.Themajoremphasisofthiscoursewillbeonthesolutionofequationsandinequalitiesintherealnumbersystem.Probability,statistics,ratios,proportions,percents,thegraphingandwritingoflinearequations,andsystemsofequationsarealsoincludedinthecurriculum. Algebra I (HS123) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra ThiscourseisdesignedtomeettheAlgebraIPACoreStandardsasassessedontheAlgebraIKeystoneExaminaneffortforallstudentstoachieveproficiency.Thiscourseprovidesthefoundationforthestudyofoperationsandpropertiesoftherealnumbersystem.StudentswillhavetheopportunitytolearnalltopicstestedontheAlgebraIKeystoneassessment.Topicsincludethestudyoflinearequations/functions,linearinequalities,absolutevalueequations,systemsoflinearequations/inequalities,propertiesofexponents,polynomialsandfactoring,quadraticequations/functions,andsimplerationalexpressions,aswellastopicsfromstatisticsandprobability.Studentswillbeexpectedtothinkcriticallywhilesolvingchallengingproblemsandstudyingmathematicalconcepts.

StatementforCalculatorUseCalculatorswillbeutilizedineverycoursewhenappropriate.Thegraphingcalculatorwillbeintroduced,taught,andusedattheappropriatetime.Scientificcalculatorswillbeusedextensively,buildingtothegraphingcalculator.Studentcalculatorusewillbedeterminedbytheteacherofeachindividualcourse.Everymathematicsteacherisabletoprovideaclassroomsetofscientificorgraphingcalculators.

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Strategies of Algebra (HS101) Grade Level: 10, 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: CP Algebra I AND scoring Basic or Below Basic on the Algebra I Keystone Exam ThiscourseisdesignedonlyforstudentswhodidnotscoreAdvancedorProficientontheAlgebraIKeystoneExam.InstructionwillbegearedtomeettheindividualneedsofthestudentwhileaddressingtheAlgebraIPACoreStandardsasassessedontheAlgebraIKeystoneExaminaneffortforallstudentstoachieveproficiency. Geometry (HS143) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Algebra I ThiscourseisdesignedtofulfilltheGeometryPACoreStandardsasdeterminedbythePADepartmentofEducation.Thiscoursestudiestwoandthree-dimensionalgeometrywhileintegratingpreviouslylearnedalgebraictopics.Coursetopicswillincludelines,angles,triangles,polygons,circles,areaoftwo-dimensionalfigures,surfaceareaandvolumeofthree-dimensionalfigures,andrighttriangletrigonometry. Intermediate Algebra (HS133) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhoneedreinforcementofconceptstaughtinAlgebraIwhilealsoprovidingthemwithanoverviewofconceptsthatwouldbecoveredinanAlgebraIIcourse.Graphinglinearequations&inequalities,solvinglinearsystems,factoringpolynomials,simplifyingrationalexpressions,andsolvingquadraticequationsandinequalitieswillbeemphasized.Thiscourseisrecommendedforstudentswhosepost-secondaryplansrequiremathematicalexperiencebeyondAlgebraIandGeometry.

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Algebra I – College Prep (HS122) Grade Level: 9, 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra (HS110) (85% or higher); Middle School Intro to Algebra (75% or higher); Middle School Math 8 (80% or higher) OR teacher recommendation Thiscourseisdesignedforcollege-boundstudentsinanefforttomeettheAlgebraIPACoreStandardsasassessedontheAlgebraIKeystoneExam.StudentswhosuccessfullycompletethecoursewillbepreparedtoachieveproficiencyontheAlgebraIKeystoneExamandtocontinuetheirstudyinCPAlgebraII.Thiscourseprovidesthefoundationforthestudyofoperationsandpropertiesoftherealnumbersystem.Topicsincludethestudyoflinearequations/functions,linearinequalities,absolutevalueequations,systemsofequations/inequalities,propertiesofexponents,factoring,andtopicsfromprobabilityandstatistics.Studentswillbeexpectedtothinkcriticallywhilesolvingchallengingproblemsandstudyingmathematicalconcepts. Algebra II – College Prep (HS132) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: CP Algebra I (80% or higher) or Algebra I (85% or higher) OR scoring Advanced or Proficient on the Algebra I Keystone Exam OR Honors Algebra I in 8th grade and Basic or Below Basic on the Algebra I Keystone Exam OR teacher recommendation Thisisacourseforcollege-boundstudentsdesignedtomeettheAlgebraIIPACoreStandardsandpreparestudentsforCPPrecalculus.ThiscoursereviewsAlgebraIconceptswithmoreemphasisonfractionalexpressionsandwordproblems.Studentswilllearntosolvepolynomialequations,simplifyradicals,solveradicalequations,graphquadratics,workwithirrationalexpressions,andwillincludeastudyoffunctionsandalookatthecomplexnumbers. Geometry – College Prep (HS142) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: CP Algebra II (75% or higher) or Strategies of Algebra (80% or higher) or teacher recommendation ThiscourseisdesignedtomeettheGeometryPACoreStandards.Thisalgebra-basedcourseincludesthestudyoftwoandthree-dimensionalgeometry.Topicsincludepropertiesoflines,angles,triangles,polygons,circles,areaoftwo-dimensionalfigures,andtheareaandvolumeofthree-dimensionalfigures.Thecourseincludesastudyofproofwritingandothermathematicalarguments.

CollegePrepCoursesaremoremasterydriventhancontentdriven.Thisisthesignificantdifferencebetweenhonorsmathcoursesandcollegeprepcourses.**ItisrecommendedforstudentsattheCPlevelwhoaspiretotakeCalculusto

completeCPAlgebraIIandCPGeometryduringtheirsophomoreyear.**

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Precalculus – College Prep (HS152) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: CP Algebra II (80% or higher) AND CP Geometry or teacher recommendation ThisisanalternatecourseforstudentsinthehonorsmathtrackorforCPAlgebraIIstudentswhowishtopursueamathorsciencemajorincollege,butneedathoroughexplanationandadditionalpracticewithprecalculustopics.Thetopicsincludevariousformsofalgebraicfunctionsandtrigonometry. Probability & Statistics – College Prep (HS172) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Successful completion of CP Algebra II and CP Geometry Thiscourseisdesignedtogivecollegeboundstudentsafirmbackgroundinprobabilityandstatistics.Thetopicsincludethevarioustypesofgraphsofdata,measuresofcentraltendency,linearregressions,correlation,probabilitytheory,binomialprobability,andnormaldistributions.Thereisalargeemphasisontechnology,primarilytheTI-84PlusSilverEditiongraphingcalculator,whichisprovidedforeachstudent.

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Geometry – Honors (HS141) Grade Level: 9, 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Scoring Advanced or Proficient on the Algebra I Keystone Exam, Honors Algebra I (80% or higher), CP Algebra I (90% or higher & teacher recommendation) or teacher recommendation Thisisacourseforcollege-boundstudentstomeettheGeometryPACoreStandards.ThiscourseisdesigneddownfromtheAPCalculusexamandlearningthecontentoftheentirecurriculumisrigorouslyemphasized.Thiscoursestudiesbothplaneandsolidgeometricfiguresalongwiththeirconstructionsandrelationshipstoalgebra.Thecourseincludesaformalstudyofproofwritingandothermathematicalarguments.Astrongbackgroundinalgebraisrequired. Algebra II – Honors (HS131) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Honors Geometry (80% or higher) or teacher recommendation Thisisacourseforcollege-boundstudentstomeettheAlgebraIIPACoreStandardsandpreparestudentsforHonorsPrecalculus.ThiscourseisdesigneddownfromtheAPCalculusexamandlearningthecontentoftheentirecurriculumisrigorouslyemphasized.ThiscoursebeginswitharapidlypacedreviewofAlgebraIconceptsandtheninvolvessolvingpolynomialequations,simplifyingradicals,solvingradicalequations,graphingquadratics,athoroughstudyoffunctions,workingwithirrationalexpressions,andalookatthecomplexnumbers. Precalculus – Honors (HS151) Grade Level: 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II (80% or higher) and CP or Honors Geometry or teacher recommendation Thiscourseisgearedtopreparestudentsforacollege-levelcalculuscourse.Thecoursebeginswithanin-depthlookatalgebraicandtranscendentalfunctions.Itthendealswithvariousconceptsinvolvedinanystudyoftrigonometry,includingthethreetypesoftrigonometry.ThiscourseisdesigneddownfromtheAPCalculusexamandlearningthecontentoftheentirecurriculumisrigorouslyemphasized.

HonorsCoursesareAPCalculus-driven.ThismeansthatstudentselectingthislevelwillbepreparedfortheAPCalculusABtest.Thesecoursesaredesigned

downfromtheAPtest.Learningtheentirecurriculumisrigorouslyemphasized.

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Calculus – Honors (HS161) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Precalculus - Honors (75% or higher) or Precalculus – CP (85% or higher) or teacher recommendation Thiscourseisapplicableforstudentswhoplantotakecalculusincollege.Itisdesignedasanintroductorycalculuscoursedealingwiththestudyoflimits,differentiationofelementaryfunctionsandanintroductionoftheFundamentalTheoremofCalculus. AP Calculus (HS160) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Precalculus - Honors (80% or higher) or teacher recommendation ThisistheAdvancedPlacementCalculusABcourse,anditisgearedtowardstudentswhoplantomajorinmathorscienceincollege.Therewillbemanyapplicationproblemsfromphysics,anditisrecommendedthatstudentsalsotakeHonorsPhysics.Thecurriculumconsistsofthestudyoflimitsanddifferentiationandintegrationofelementaryfunctions.Uponcompletionofthecourse,thestudentswillbepreparedtotaketheAPCalculusABexamofferedthroughtheCollegeBoard. AP Statistics (HS170) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Algebra II – Honors (80% or higher) or teacher recommendation; Students who desire to take this course as a 10th-grade student MUST receive a teacher recommendation from their 9th-grade Math instructor. ThepurposeoftheAPcourseinstatisticsistointroducestudentstothemajorconceptsandtoolsforcollecting,analyzinganddrawingconclusionsfromdata.Studentsareexposedtofourbroadconceptualthemes:

§ ExploringData:Describingpatternsanddeparturesfrompatterns.§ SamplingandExperimentation:Planningandconductingastudy.§ AnticipatingPatterns:Exploringrandomphenomenausingprobabilityandsimulation.§ StatisticalInference:Estimatingpopulationparametersandtestinghypotheses.

CurriculumforthiscoursefollowstheAPStatisticscurriculumsetbytheCollegeBoardandisdesignedtopreparestudentsfortheAPStatisticsexam.

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MUSIC Band (HS650 OR HS651) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: .25 (with Chorus) or .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Opentoallstudentswhowishtoparticipateinachallenginginstrumentalmusicsetting.Thebandperformsatnumerousschoolandcommunityeventsthroughouttheschoolyear.Allmembersarerequiredtoperformatfootballgames,paradesandconcerts.Extensionsofbandincludethejazzband,pitorchestra,anddrumline.Studentsmustbeenrolledinbandinordertobeeligibleforanyoftheotherensembles.Thiscoursewillbeofferedduringflexanddoesnotconflictwithstudents’coursechoices. Chorus (HS660 OR HS661) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: .25 (with Band) or .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Membershipisopentoanyoneinterestedinsinging.Voicepartsavailablearesoprano,alto,tenorandbass.Advancedpianistsareencouragedtoaccompanythisensemble.ExtensionsofthechorusincludeConcertChoir,ShowChoir,andBarbershopChoir.Studentsmustbeenrolledinchorusinordertobeeligibleforanyoftheothervocalensembles.Thiscoursewillbeofferedduringflexanddoesnotconflictwithstudents’coursechoices. Advanced Music Stage Production (HS675) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Music Stage Production (80% or higher) Thiscourseisdesignedtofurtherstudents’knowledgeandskillsinunderstanding,utilizing,anddevelopingscenicdesigns,stagelighting,performanceset-upandrigging,andsoundproductionandset-up.Studentswillbeinstructedinlightingconceptsforprofessionaltheater.Studentsinthisclasswillhelptosupervisetheconstructionofthefallandspringtheatricalproductions. American Musical Theater (HS670) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) ThiscourseisanoverviewoftheAmericanMusicalTheaterfromtheearly1900'stothepresent.Studentswillbestudying,researching,viewinganddiscussingnumerousAmericanMusicals.Theclasswillalsobeexposedtostaging,schoolsofdirectingstyles,impromptuactingandwriting.Thefinalprojectwillbewriting,producingandperformingashortone-actmusicalasaclass.

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AP Music Theory (HS676) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Music Theory. Thiscoursedevelopsastudent’sabilitytorecognize,understand,anddescribethebasicmaterialsandprocessesofmusicthatareheardorpresentedinascore.Thecoursestrivestodevelopastudent’saural,sight-singing,written,compositional,andanalyticalskillsthroughlistening,performance,written,creative,andanalyticalexercises.ThiscoursewillpreparestudentstotaketheAPMusicTheoryExam,whichtestsstudents’understandingofmusicalstructureandcompositionalproceduresthroughrecordedandnotatedexamples. Concert Choir (HS662) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Audition Thischoralclassconsistsofperformingmoredifficultchoralliteratureandconcentratesonimprovingindividualmusicianshipforeachmember.Studentswilllearnsight-singing,musictheory,andworkonsolopieces.Studentswillsinginsmallergroupsettingsaswell.Thisclassisavailabletostudentsingrades9-12whoarescheduledforchorusallyear.StudentswhotakethisclassmustbescheduledforChorusallyear. History of Pop Music (HS678) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Theaimofthiscourseistoexploreanumberofdifferentapproachestotherelationshipbetweenmusicanditsculturalandsocialcontextsinmoderntimes.Studentswill“sample”abroadspectrumofissues,methods,andmusicalformsincluding:Jazz&SwingStyles,Pop&RockStyles,Dance&ElectronicaStyles,Entertainment&MusicalHumor,MusicalTheatre,FilmScoring,CommercialMusic,andContemporaryMusic. Music Stage Production (HS674) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidestudentswiththebasicskillsinunderstanding,utilizing,anddevelopingstagework,performanceset-upandrigging,aswellaslivesoundproductionandset-up.Studentswillbeinstructedinstageandproductionsafetyprocedures,thetechnologicalaspectsofsoundequipment,andstageperformancedesignandset-up,aswellaspreparationforconcertsandperformances.

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Music Theory (HS677) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscoursewillguidestudentsindevelopingtheirownwrittenmusicalwork.Studentswillstudythetechniquesofmusictheory,throughwriting,analyzingandnotatingmusic.Thiscourseincludes:thestudyofthebuildingblocksofnotatedmusic,listeninganalysisofmusicmaterial;careersandbackgroundsofcomposers,writers,andperformers;discussionofstyles,techniques,andarrangements;musicproblemsolving;theuseofmusicwritingandperformancesoftware.IfyouarelookingforacoursewhichutilizesGaragebandandotherformsofcreatingmusicdigitally,choosemusicrecordingandproduction.Thisclassservesasthepre-requisiteforAPMusicTheory.______________________________________________________________________________ Piano (HS653) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: None Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhowishtodevelopbasicpianoplayingskills,orexpandontheirexistingskills.Timeinclasswillbespentbothonandoffthekeyboards.Whileplaying,studentswillbeworkingindividuallyandinsmallgroupstomasterthetechniquesofplayingandtolearnpieces.Therewillalsobetimespentingroupinstructiononmusicalnotationandtheory.______________________________________________________________________________ Rock Band (HS654) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: None Rockbandisaone-semestercoursedesignedforstudentswhowanttodevelopmusic-makingskillsandmusicliteracyusingprimarilyrockandpopmusic.Itisanintroductorylevelcourse,sonopreviousexperienceisneeded.Somekeytakeawaysfromtheclassarethatstudents:

• Learnnewmusicalinstrumentssuchasguitar,electricbass,drums,andkeyboards• Exploreaninterestinsingingwithagroup• Deepenunderstandingsofthefundamentalelementsofmusic• Studythehistoryandevolutionofrockmusic• Explorelivesoundreinforcementtechniques• Usepopularandrockmusicasthespringboardtogroupmusicmaking.

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Sound Recording and Production (HS679) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdevotedtotheintricaciesofsoundandmusicrecordingandproduction.Studentswillfocusonproperrecordingequipmentandtechniquesforproducingprofessionalqualitymusicalbums.Areasofstudywillincludemicrophones,mixers,recordingsoftware,soundengineering,andsequencers.Thiscoursewillalsoexplorespecificeffectsandplug-inswithinGarageband. Wind Ensemble (HS652) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Concert Band member Opentoallinstrumentalstudentsgrades9-12.Thiscoursewillfocusonindividualmusicianshipforeachstudent’schoseninstrument.Extensionsofthiscoursewillincludesoloandgroupperformanceopportunities.StudentstakingthiscourseshouldalsobemembersoftheHighSchoolBand.Thiscoursemaybetakenbothfallandspringsemesters.______________________________________________________________________________ Voice Class (HS663) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: None VoiceClassisanintroductorycoursedesignedtoteachstudentshowtomaketheirvoicesoundmorepowerful,howtousevocaltechniquetoexpandtheirrangeandexpression,andhowtobecomemoreconfidentinvocalperformances.Thiscourseisafantasticstartingpointforanyonewantingtomakethemostoftheirvoice.

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SCIENCE

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Biology - Honors

Chemistry I - Honors

AP Biology; AP Environmental Science; AP Physics I: Algebra-Based; Anatomy and Physiology; Chemistry II – Honors; Physics I – Honors; Physics II - Honors

Biology - CP

Chemistry I – CP (if completed Algebra I in 9th-grade) Environmental Ecology (if completed Pre-Algebra in 9th-grade)

Chemistry in Agriculture; Environmental Ecology; Forensic Science; Physics I - CP; Physics II - CP

Principles of Scientific Inquiry

Biology – Applied

Principles of Physical Science Science Choice

Biology – Honors (HS211) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Honors Algebra I (Grade 8) with math teacher recommendation, Proficient or Advanced score on the 8th-grade PSSA Science, and teacher recommendation HonorsBiologyisdesignedforthecollege-boundstudentwhoanticipatesafutureinthesciences.Itacquaintsstudentswithbiologicalprinciplesthroughthediscoverymethod.Extensivelabworkandadissectionareincluded.Topicswillincludethescientificmethod,measurement,characteristicsoflife,basicbiochemistry,basicecology,thecell,cellularenergy,andproteinsynthesis,genetics,andchangethroughtime.StudentswilltaketheBiologyKeystoneexamuponcompletionofthiscourse. Biology - College Prep (HS212) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra (Grade 8), teacher recommendation, and 8th-grade PSSA Science score CollegePrepBiologyisdesignedforthecollege-boundstudent.Itacquaintsstudentswithbiologicalprinciplesthroughthediscoverymethod.Extensivelabworkisinvolvedandadissectionisincluded.Topicswillincludethescientificmethod,measurement,characteristicsoflife,basicchemistry,basicecology,thecell,nucleicacidsandproteinsynthesis,genetics,andchangethroughtime.StudentswilltaketheBiologyKeystoneexamuponcompletionofthiscourse.

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Biology – Applied (HS213) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentspreparingforatechnical/tradeschoolortheworkingworld.Itwillintroducethestudenttotheworldoflivingorganismsandprovideinformationusefulindailylife.Topicswillincludethescientificmethod,measurement,characteristicsoflife,basicchemistry,basicecology,thecell,nucleicacidsandproteinsynthesis,genetics,andchangethroughtime.StudentswilltaketheBiologyKeystoneexamuponcompletionofthiscourse. Principles of Scientific Inquiry (HS214) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and 8th-grade Science PSSA score Utilizingtheprinciplesofbasicscientificinquiryasanoverarchingtheme,studentswilldevelopthescientificreasoningskillsnecessarytoprovidethefoundationforsuccessinhighschoolsciencecourses.Theclasswillutilizehands-onactivitiesinthelifesciencesandthephysicalsciences.Theskillsdevelopedthroughthiscoursewillstrengthenstudents’reasoning,analytical,andproblem-solvingabilities. Chemistry I - Honors (HS221) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Honors Algebra I (80% or higher) OR CP Algebra I (90% or higher) OR Honors Algebra II (75% or higher) HonorsChemistryIisdesignedforthecollege-boundstudentwithastrongbackgroundinmathematics.Thiscourseconsistsofthefollowingtopics:matter,measurements,atoms,electrons,periodictable,chemicalbonding,chemicalformulas,chemicalreactions,stoichiometry,andgaslaws. Eachtopiccoveredwillincludeextensivemathematicalcalculations.Laboratoryexercisesandactivitieswillreinforceclassroomlearning.Studentswillberequiredtowritelabreports.Calculatorsarerequired(Recommendedcalculator:TI-30XIIS).Thiscourseiscurrentlydesignatedasa“CollegeintheHighSchool”coursethroughHarrisburgUniversity.

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Chemistry I - College Prep (HS222) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: CP Algebra I (70% or higher) OR Algebra I (80% or higher)

CollegePrepChemistryIisdesignedforthecollege-boundstudent.Thiscourseconsistsofthefollowingtopics:matter,measurements,atoms,electrons,periodictable,chemicalbonding,chemicalformulas,chemicalreactions,stoichiometry,andgaslaws. Requiredmathskillswillbetaughtasneeded.Laboratoryexercisesandactivitieswillreinforceclassroomlearning.Studentswillberequiredtowritelabreports.Calculatorsarerequired.(Recommendedcalculator:TI-30XIIS). AP Biology (HS250) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Honors Biology (80% or higher)

Honors Chemistry I (80% or higher) and/or teacher recommendation APBiologyisdesignedtobetheequivalentofacollegeintroductorybiologycourseusuallytakenbyBiologyorrelatedsciencemajors,duringtheirfirstyearincollege.Thetopicscoveredincludemoleculesandcells,geneticsandevolution,andorganismsandpopulationswithextensivelaboratoryactivities.APBiologystrivestoprovidethestudentwiththeconceptualframework,factualknowledge,andanalyticalskillstodealcriticallywiththerapidlychangingscienceofbiology.ThiscoursealternateswithAPEnvironmentalScienceandWILLbeofferedduringthe2021-2022schoolyear.Thiscourseiscurrentlydesignatedasa“CollegeintheHighSchool”course. AP Environmental Science (HS251) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Honors Biology (70% or higher) or CP Biology (80% or higher)

Chemistry I (80% or higher) and/or teacher recommendation APEnvironmentalScienceisdesignedtobetheequivalentofaonesemester,introductorycollegecourseinEnvironmentalScience.Itisintendedtoenablestudentstoundertake,asfirstyearcollegestudents,amoreadvancedstudyoftopicsinenvironmentalscienceortofulfillabasicrequirementforalaboratoryscienceandthusfreetimefortakingothercourses.Thegoalofthecourseistoprovidestudentswiththescientificprinciples,conceptsandmethodologiesrequiredtounderstandtheinterrelationshipsofthenaturalworld,toidentifyandanalyzeenvironmentalproblemsbothnaturalandmanmade,toevaluatetherisksassociatedwiththeseproblems,andtoexaminealternativesolutionsforresolvingand/orpreventingthem.ThiscoursealternateswithAPBiologywillNOTbeofferedduringthe2021-2022schoolyear.Thiscourseiscurrentlydesignatedasa“CollegeintheHighSchool”course.

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AP Physics I: Algebra-Based (HS260) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Algebra II – Honors (80% or higher); Geometry – Honors (80% or higher); Physics I: Mechanics- Honors (80% or higher);; and/or teacher recommendation APPhysicsI:Algebra-Basedisdesignedtobetheequivalentofaonesemester,introductorycollege-levelcourseinPhysics.Throughthecourse,whichfocusedoninquiry-basedinvestigations,studentswillexploreprinciplesofNewtonianmechanics;work,energy,andpower;mechanicalwavesandsound;andintroductory,simplecircuits.Thecourseisbasedonsixbigideas,whichencompasscorescientificprinciples,theories,andprocessesthatcutacrosstraditionalboundariesandprovideabroadwayofthinkingaboutthephysicalworld.Studentswilluserepresentationsandmodelstocommunicatescientificphenomenaandsolvescientificproblems,usemathematicsappropriately,andengageinscientificquestioningtoextendthinkingortoguideinvestigationswithinthecontextofthecourse. Anatomy and Physiology – Honors (HS241) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: CP Algebra I (80% or higher) and CP Chemistry I (80% or higher)

Honors Biology (80% or higher) OR CP Biology (90% or higher) and/or teacher recommendation

HAPisdesignedforstudentsintendingtopursueamedical,science,orhealth-relatedcareerincollege.Itwillintroducethestudenttocollege-levelanatomyandphysiology.Extensivemedicalterminologyisalsoincluded.Laboratoryworkisincludedandadissectionofthefetalpigistheculminatingactivity.Topicsincludeanintroductiontoanatomyandphysiology,chemicalorganization,cellularorganization,tissues,theskeleton,muscles,andanoverviewofthebrain. Chemistry II – Honors (HS231) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Honors Chemistry I (80% or higher)

Honors Algebra II (80% or higher) HonorsChemistryIIisspecificallydesignedtopreparestudentsforcollege-levelchemistrycoursesandisrecommendedforstudentsplanningtopursueacareerinscience.Theclassisdividedintoinorganicchemistryandorganicchemistry.InorganictopicswillincludeareviewofChemistryI,solutions,kineticsandequilibrium,acidsandbases,oxidation-reductionandthermodynamics.Organicchemistrytopicswillgivestudentsabasicknowledgeofthenomenclatureoforganiccompounds,afoundationtodrawstructuralformulas,andanunderstandingofthepropertiesofvariousclassesoforganiccompounds.Studentswillalsohavetheopportunitytoperformexperimentsusingseverallaboratoryinstruments.Labworkwillsupplementallclassroomtopics.Calculatorsthatcomputelogarithmsandrootsarerequired.

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Chemistry in Agriculture (HS246) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Honors Chemistry I (75% or higher)

College Prep Chemistry (85% or higher) TheELCOcommunityhasstrongagriculturaltieswithmanyofourstudentsworking,living,and/orhavinganinterestinfarming/agriculture.Studentsneedtheopportunitytoapplywhatthey’velearnedinchemistryandbiologytoagriculture.Chemistryisfoundintopicssuchasaquaponics,hydroponics,aeroponics,plantstructure,water,soilimprovements,compositing,croprotation,andgardening.Principlesusedinchemistrywillbedirectlyappliedtothepreviouslynamedtopicsthroughdirectinstruction,indirectinstruction,andhands-onSTEMbasedlearning.Studentswillworkcollaborativelytodesign,problemsolve,build,andmonitoravarietyofyear-longagriculturalinitiatives/projectsthatcanbeimplementedathome.Takingchemistryhome,understandinghowtoliveamoresustainablelife,andplayingaroleinreducingwastearekeyoutcomesofthecourse. Environmental Ecology (HS242) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideanoverviewofecologicalstudiesforstudentswithaninterestintheenvironmentorwhoareplanningacareerinanenvironmentallyrelatedfield.Topicscoveredwillincludebasicecology,soils,aquaticenvironments,waterquality,animalbehavior,andmigration.Laboratoryactivitiesareemphasized. Forensic Science (HS245) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry I. Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothefieldofforensicscienceandisdesignedforstudentstoexplorerealworldapplicationsofchemistry,biology,andassociatedmathskills.Thegeneralpublic’sinterestinforensicsciencehasincreasedbecauseofTVshows,suchasCSI:CrimeSceneInvestigation.Theseshowshavemadetheareaofforensicsciencepopular,buttheyhavealsomisledthepublictobelieveunrealisticexpectationsofforensicevidenceandanalysis.Thiscoursewillcorrectmisconceptionsbroughtonbythe“CSIeffect”andwillexploreresearchtechniquesimplementedonacrimesceneandinaforensicslab.Thecoursewillfocusonallareasassociatedwithcrimesceneinvestigationandwilldiscusshowevidenceisanalyzed.Topicswillincludeanalyzingevidencesuchasbloodspatter,glass,soil,drugs,DNA,hairs,fibers,paint,explosives,andfingerprints.

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Physics I – Honors (HS261) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II and Geometry (may be concurrent) Thiscourseisdesignedforthecollege-boundstudent.Thecourseisrunutilizingacollegetextbook.Thiscoursewillhaveanemphasisonmechanics:multipledimensionalmotion,Newton'sLaws,Kepler'sLaws,projectilemotionandenergymomentum. Physics I – College Prep (HS262) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: CP Algebra II and CP Geometry (may be concurrent) Thiscourseisdesignedforthestudentwhoplanstofurtherhis/hereducationbutwhodoesnotplantomajorinmathematics,engineering,orphysicalsciences.Thiscoursewillemphasizemotion,Newton'sLaws,LawsofGravitation,andmomentum. Physics II – Honors (HS267) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II and Geometry (may be concurrent) Thiscourseisdesignedforthecollege-boundstudent.Thecoursewillcoveroptics,waves,electricity,andmagnetism. Physics II – College Prep (HS268) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: CP Algebra II and CP Geometry (may be concurrent) Thiscourseisdesignedforthecollege-boundstudentwhoplanstofurtherhis/hereducationbutwhodoesnotplantomajorinmathematics,engineering,orphysicalsciences.Thecoursewillcoveroptics,waves,electricity,andmagnetism. Principles of Physical Science (HS244) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Utilizingtheprinciplesofphysicalsciencesasanoverarchingtheme,studentswilldevelopthereasoning,mathematical,andproblemsolvingskillsnecessarytoprovideabroad-basedknowledgeofbasicchemistryandphysics.Theclasswillutilizehands-onactivitiestostrengthenstudents’analyticalabilities.

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SOCIALSTUDIES

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 U.S. History III - Honors

AP U.S. Government

AP World History: Modern

AP United States History

(AP courses may be taken in any order, with AP World History: Modern recommended for students in 11th or 12th grades.)

U.S. History III - Honors

U.S. Government - Honors

Global Studies and Geography - Honors

Any AP Social Studies course or Social Studies course(s) of choice

U.S. History III - CP U.S. Government - CP

Global Studies and Geography - CP

Any Social Studies course(s) of choice

U.S. History III - Applied

U.S. Government - Applied

Global Studies and Geography - Applied

Any Social Studies course(s) of choice

U.S.HistoryIIIisasurveycourseoftheperiodfromtheturnofthe20thcenturytomoderntimes.Emphasisisplacedupontheexpansionofthenation’sboundaries,culturalconflictandstruggle,industrialization,developmentoftechnology,immigrantcontributions,reformingAmericansociety,participationinglobalconflicts,andAmerica’sriseasaglobalpower.Successinthiscourseisnotpurelybasedonmemorization,ratherstudentswillneedtodevelopanappreciationforourhistoryandutilizethematerialstudiedtodevelopapersonalperspectiveonhistory. U.S. History III - Honors (HS311) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: 8th-grade U.S. History II course (80% or higher) Studentswillbeexpectedtocompleteessaytests,readsupplementalmaterials,andcompleteextensivewritingassignmentsandresearchprojects,aswellastheaforementionedrequirements.ThecourseisreservedforhighachievingandgiftedstudentswhoplantofollowanhonorstrackwithAdvancedPlacementcourseofferingswithintheSocialStudiesdepartment.Self-motivationandastrongworkethicareneededtobesuccessfulinthiscourse. U.S. History III - College Prep (HS312) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiscourseisopentocollegepreparatorystudents.Studentswillbeexpectedtocompletewell-developedformalessayresponsesandwrittenreports.Theywillalsobeexpectedtoutilizesupplementalreadingsandcross-curricularknowledge.Historicalanalysisresponseswillberequiredthroughoutthecourseinadditiontotheaforementionedrequirements.

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U.S. History III - Applied (HS313) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Studentsareexpectedtoconsistentlycompleteclasswork,homework,activities,supplementalreadings,well-developedwrittenresponses,andprojects.UnitedStatesGovernmentisasurveyofthekeyconcepts,governmentalinstitutionsandcurrentissuesinAmericanpolitics.TopicscoveredintheclassincludethefoundationsoftheUnitedStatesgovernment,branchesofgovernment,theoperationofpoliticalpartiesandinterestgroups,domesticandforeignpolicy,electoralpoliticsandstateandlocalgovernment.Modernissuesandcurrenteventswillalsobeaddressedinthiscourseasameansofapplyingthematerialtothelivesofstudents. U.S. Government – Honors (HS324) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: U.S. History III (80% or higher) or teacher recommendation Studentswillbeexpectedtocompleteessaytests,readsupplementalmaterials,andcompleteextensivewritingassignmentsandresearchprojects,aswellastheaforementionedrequirements.ThecourseisreservedforhighachievingandgiftedstudentswhoplantofollowanhonorstrackwiththepossibilityofmovingtoAdvancedPlacementcourses. U.S. Government - College Prep (HS325) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiscourseisopentocollegepreparatorystudents.Studentswillbeexpectedtocompletewell-developedformalessayresponsesandwrittenreports.Theywillalsobeexpectedtoutilizesupplementalreadingsandcross-curricularknowledge.Historicalanalysisresponseswillberequiredthroughoutthecourseinadditiontotheaforementionedrequirements. U.S. Government - Applied (HS326) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Studentsareexpectedtoconsistentlycompleteclasswork,homework,activities,supplementalreadings,well-developedwrittenresponses,andprojects.

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GlobalStudiesandGeographyisacoursethatstudiestheimportanceofplaceandthedevelopmentofhistoryandcultureinworldregions.Specifically,studentswillbeintroducedtoconceptsofgeographyinthephysicalandhumanworldandtheimplicationsofmajorhistoricalandculturalinfluencesencompassingreligion,politicsandeconomics.ThemajorregionsoftheworldinthewesternhemisphereincludingNorthAmerica,SouthAmerica,Canada,EuropeandRussiaandintheeasternhemisphere,theMiddleEast,AsiaandAfricaareoffocus.Thecourseisdesignedasastudyofgeographicalregionswithanemphasisonhistoricalandculturaldevelopmentsaswellastheglobalimplicationsinourworldtoday. Global Studies and Geography - Honors (HS334) Grade Level: 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: U.S. Government (80% or higher) or teacher recommendation Studentswillbeexpectedtocompleteessaytestsandcompleteresearchprojects.Supplementalreadingsarerequiredduringthecourse.Thiscourseisdesignedforthosehighachievingandgiftedjuniorswhoarefollowingthehonorsand/orAdvancedPlacementtrack. Global Studies and Geography - College Prep (HS335) Grade Level: 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Studentswillbeexpectedtocompleteessaytestsandaresearchproject.Thiscourseisdesignedforcollege-boundjuniors.Writtenessaysandsomeresearchactivitieswillbeexpected. Global Studies and Geography – Applied (HS336) Grade Level: 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Studentswillbeexpectedtocompleteessaytestsandaresearchproject.Technologyresearchprojectsareincludedinthestudents’evaluation.Thiscourseisgearedtothelevelofthosestudentsplanningtoenteratradeortechnicalschool.

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AP Human Geography (HS353) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) APHumanGeographywillfollowtheCollegeBoard’scurriculumandwillsupportstudentsinlearningabouthowgeographyimpactseconomic,social,political,andenvironmentalissues.Byexploringhumaninfluences,onewillbeabletounderstand,makepredictions,andproposesolutionstocurrentissuesfacingtheworldaroundus.APHumanGeographyisequivalenttoanintroductorycollege-levelcourse.StudentsareencouragedtotaketheAPexamattheendoftheyear.Studentsareexpectedtodopre-coursework.Extensivewritingandcriticalreadingarecrucialforthiscourse.**PleasenotethatthiscourseDOESfulfillthe11th-gradeSocialStudiesrequirementofcompletingGlobalStudiesandGeography.ThiscoursewillNOTbeofferedinthe2021-2022schoolyear. AP United States Government (HS350) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Honors U.S. History III (80% or higher) and teacher recommendation ThiscourseisdesignedforthosestudentswhowantanAdvancedPlacementcourseofstudyinUnitedStatesGovernment.ThiscourseisbasedontheguidelinesoftheCollegeBoardandthesyllabusforAdvancedPlacementUnitedStatesGovernmentcourse.StudentsareencouragedtotaketheAPexamattheendoftheyear.Studentsareexpectedtodopre-coursework.Extensivewritingandcriticalreadingarecrucialforthiscourse.**PleasenotethatthiscoursedoesNOTfulfillthe11th-gradeSocialStudiesrequirementofcompletingGlobalStudiesandGeography.ThiscoursewillNOTbeofferedinthe2021-2022schoolyear. AP United States History (HS351) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Honors U.S. History III (80% or higher) and teacher recommendation ThiscourseisdesignedforthosestudentswhowantanAdvancedPlacementcourseofstudyinUnitedStatesHistory.SophomoresmaytakethisclassaspartofanAdvancedPlacementtrackthatincludesAPUSGovernmentandAPWorldHistory:Modern.ThiscourseisbasedontheguidelinesoftheCollegeBoardandthesyllabusforAdvancedPlacementUnitedStatesHistorycourse.StudentsareencouragedtotaketheAPexamattheendoftheyear.Studentsareexpectedtodopre-coursework.Extensivewritingandcriticalreadingarecrucialforthiscourse.**PleasenotethatthiscoursedoesNOTfulfilltheSocialStudiesrequirementsofcompletingGlobalStudiesandGeographyorU.S.Government.ThiscourseWILLbeofferedinthe2021-2022schoolyear.

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AP World History: Modern (HS352) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Honors U.S. History III (80% or higher) AND AP United States Government (75% or higher) or Honors Government (80% or higher) and teacher recommendation ThiscourseisdesignedforthosestudentswhowantanAdvancedPlacementcourseofstudyinWorldHistory.ThiscourseisbasedontheguidelinesoftheCollegeBoardandthesyllabusforAdvancedPlacementWorldHistorycourse.StudentsareencouragedtotaketheAPexamattheendoftheyear.Studentsareexpectedtodopre-coursework.Extensivewritingandcriticalreadingarecrucialforthiscourse.**PleasenotethatthiscourseDOESfulfillthe11th-gradeSocialStudiesrequirementofcompletingGlobalStudiesandGeography.ThiscoursedoesNOT,however,fulfilltheSocialStudiesrequirementofcompletingU.S.Government.ThiscourseWILLbeofferedinthe2021-2022schoolyear. Social Studies Electives (Do not fulfill graduation requirements for Social Studies.) American History through Film (HS370) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) ThiselectivecourseexaminesHollywoodfeaturefilmsandhistoricaldramasashistoricalevidence.Studentsviewmoviesonvarioustopicsandparticipateindiscussions,andwriteessayscomparingthatfilmevidencetoinformationinmoretraditionalsources,suchasarticles,filmreviewsandcriticalcommentaries.Thecourseisbasedaroundsixbroadquestions:Isfilmalegitimatehistoricalsource?Towhatextentisfilmevidencelegitimate?Whatdeterminesthelegitimacyoffilmevidence?Whatdeterminestheillegitimacyoffilmevidence?Isfilmevidenceeverbetterthantraditionalhistoricalsources?CanHollywoodfilmsbeusedtoteachhistory?ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation.

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Cultural Studies of the Latter 20th Century (HS367) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Successful completion of U.S. History III and U.S. Government Inthiscourse,studentswillexamineAmericanculturefromthe1920’stothe1990’sthroughtheuseofpolitical,cultural,andhistoricalstudy.Studentsinthiselectivecoursewilllearnhowhistoricaleventshaveshapedourmoderncultureandwayoflife.TheclasswillusehistoricaleventsasabackbonetoexplainchangesinAmericanvalues,beliefs,music,art,fashionsandtechnology.Studentswillanalyzethecultureofeachdecadeandmakeconnectionstothepresentinordertomakecomparisons.Studentswillberequiredtoheavilyrelyuponresearch,long-termprojectsandplanningskillsforthisclass.ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation. Contemporary World Issues (HS366) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Successful completion of U.S. History III and U.S. Government CurrentIssuesisanelectivecoursethatactivelymakesthestudentsapartoftheworldtoday.Studentswillactivelyengageincurrentevents,issues,andtopicsatalllevelsincludinglocal,state,federalandworld.Theywilllearnhowtointerpretsources,judgevalidityofsources,considermultipleviewpointsofissuesandmakeaneducatedpersonalstance.Theinstructorswillpushstudentstogobeyondjustsummarizing“thenews”andforcethemtoconsidertheimpactsofevents,howthepasthasshapedevents,howeventsaffectthestudentandhoweventsareofteninter-related.Thiscoursewillimprovethecitizenshipskillsofstudents,makingthemmoreawareoftheworldinwhichtheylive.ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation. Economics (HS371) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Economicsisasocialscienceconcernedwiththechoicesindividualsmakeinlifetosatisfytheirwantsandneeds.TheelectivecourseinEconomicsintroducesstudentstoanewwayofthinkingabouttheworld.Theprimaryunitsofstudywillinclude:(1)FundamentalsofEconomicDecision-Making,(2)EconomicTheory,(3)MoneyandDebtManagement,(4)BusinessandLabor,(5)MacroeconomicPoliciesandGlobalization,(6)BecomingFinanciallySecure.Asacollegepreplevelcourse,assignmentsareintendedtopreparestudentsforthelevelofexpectationstheymayfaceinhighereducation.Thiscoursewillincludeabalanceofboththeoreticalandpracticalelementsandwillexaminemanyeconomicprinciplesthatwillassiststudentsindevelopingtheknowledgeandskillsrequiredtomakesoundeconomicandfinancialdecisions.ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation.

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Holocaust and Genocide Studies (HS372) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiselectivecoursewillexaminethemeaningofgenocideandthehistorybehindtheconcept.Studentswilllearnofthevariousexamplesofgenocideinthe20thCenturyandwillexamineandanalyzetheimpactofgenocideonpeople,politics,economics,society,history,andculture.ThecoursewillfocusontheHolocaustinEuropeinordertodevelopkeyconceptsandknowledgebeforemovingintootherexamplesofgenocidearoundtheworld.StudentswillgainanunderstandingoftheimportanceofHolocaustandgenocidestudies/education.ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation. Military History (HS373) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) ThiselectivecourseexaminescriticalmomentsofmodernAmericanmilitaryhistory(CivilWartopresent).Abasicfoundationallookatmilitaryconceptsalongwithpresentdaymilitaryactionsbeginsthecourse.Followingthis,thecourseflowsfromtheAmericanCivilWarforwardtothepresentday.OthermajorunitsareWorldWarI,WorldWarII,Korea,Vietnam,andtheColdWar.Studentsgainanunderstandingofnotonlyweapons,battles,leaders,andtactics,butalsothewayinwhichwarchangespolitics,culture,andtheeconomicsofAmerica.ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation. Psychology (HS361) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiscoursefocusesonthestudyofleadingpsychologistsandtheirtheoriesandhowpsychologicaltheoriesrelatetocontemporarylife.Theformationofhumanpersonalityisanalyzedandexaminedwithregardtotheroleoftheindividualinhumansociety.ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation.ThiscoursealternateswithSociologyandWILLbeofferedinthe2021-2022schoolyear.

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Sociology (HS360) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Sociologyisintendedforcollege-boundjuniorsandseniors.Thefoundationsofsociety,socialinequality,socialinstitutionsandsocialchangeprovideareasforstudyinthecourse.Thecourseemphasizesunderstandinghumanrelationshipsandtheimportanceofcitizensinshapingsocialenvironments.ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation.ThiscoursealternateswithPsychologyandwillNOTbeofferedinthe2021-2022schoolyear. World Cultures (HS364) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Successful completion of U.S. History III and U.S. Government ThiscoursewillengagestudentsinthehistoryandculturesoftheEasternCivilizations.Astheworldincreasinglydevelopsasaglobalsocietyitisbecomingmoreimportantforstudentstounderstandnon-Westerncivilizations.TheregionsoftheMiddleEast,Russia/FormerSovietUnion,India,Sub-SaharanAfrica,andEastAsiaareplayingalargerroleintheworldthaneverbefore.Studentswhotakethiscoursewillbeengagedinthecultureoftheseregionsanddevelopanunderstandingofthereligions,customs,environmentsandcontributionsthatareimpactingtheworldtoday.ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation.

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TECHNOLOGYEDUCATION Home Repair and Construction (HS552) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtoinstructstudentsonsimplehomerepairsandbasicconstruction,whilealsoteachingthemtoreadadrawingonplannedconstruction.Thecoursewillconcentrateonthebasiclayoutofwalls,windows,trimandstairsinresidentialconstructionandtouchuponsimplehomerepairssuchasreplacingwornpartsonfaucets,toilets,lightingfixturesetc.Studentswillalsobeinstructedonthepropersafetyanduseofpowertools.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Introduction to Technology (HS550) Grade Level: 9, 10 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) IntroductiontoTechnologyisanactivity-basedcoursewhereallstudentsbuilduponpreviousexperiencestostudymechanical/architecturaldrawing,productionandpowertechnology.Studentswillberequiredtoparticipateinworkexperiencesineacharea,throughwhichtheywilllearntodesign,problemsolveandcompleteprojectsusingvariousmaterialsandprocesses.

Mechanical/ArchitecturalDrawing

ProductionTechnology PowerTechnology

-BasicSketching/drawing-Measuring

-Bridgebuilding-C02cardesign

-Productionlineactivity-Woodprojectwork -Simplemachines

Thiscourseisdesignedtohelpstudentsdecidewhichareaoftechnologyeducationtheywanttopursuefurther.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Mechanical and Architectural Drawing (HS553) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscoursewillconcentrateonthedevelopmentofskillsinmechanicalandarchitecturaldesign.Theconceptsofmechanicaldrawingwillbeintroducedthroughactivitiesusingsketching,manualdrafting,andProDesktop3Dmodelingsoftware.Coursecontentwillincludeengineeringgeometry,multi-viewdrawings,pictorialpresentation,andworkingdrawings.Theconceptsofarchitecturaldrawingwillfocusontheprinciplesassociatedwithresidentialdesignandconstruction.Uponcompletionofthiscourse,studentswillhavedrawnacompletesetofhouseplans,includingfloorplans,foundationplan,elevations,schedules,andplotplan.TheuseofbothboarddraftingandCADprogramChiefArchitectwillbeusedutilizedthroughoutthecourse.Hands-onactivitiesincludebridgebuilding,architecturemodelbuilding,mousetrapcars,anddesign-orientedproblemsolvingactivities.

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Metal Manufacturing I (HS554) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Studentswilldesignandengineerasimpleproduct,whichwillbeproducedinametalmanufacturingenvironment.Itemswillbemarketedandsoldwithasimulatedbusinessventure,includingacostanalysis.Studentswillalsohavetheopportunitytodesignandcompleteindividualprojects.Studentswillbechallengedwithproblemsolvingactivities,whichwillincludehands-onmetalmanufacturingprocessesincluding:CNCPlasmaCamdesign,welding,oxyacetylenetorchcutting,lathe/millmachining,forgingandcasting.StudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtodemonstrateallsafeoperatingprocedures.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Metal Manufacturing II (HS555) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Metal Manufacturing I or Power Technology II ThiscourseisdesignedtoexpandupontheknowledgelearnedinmetalmanufacturingI.Designandfabricateacomplexproduct,whichwillbeproducedinametalmanufacturingenvironment.Itemswillbemarketedandsoldwithasimulatedbusinessventure,includingacostanalysis.Studentswillalsohavetheopportunitytodesignandcompleteindividualprojects.Studentswillbechallengedwithproblemsolvingactivities,whichwillincludehands-onmetalmanufacturingprocessesincluding:CNCPlasmaCamdesign,welding,oxyacetylenetorchcutting,lathe/millmachining,forgingandcasting.StudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtodemonstrateallsafeoperatingprocedures.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Power Technology I (HS557) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithskillsinpowertechnology.Studentswillcovertechnicalaspectsinthemajorareasofmechanical,electrical,andfluidpower.Studentswillbechallengedwithproblemsolvingdesignactivities,whichwillincludehands-onfabricationofprojectsapplyingoneormoreareasofpowertechnology,including:

Mechanical Electrical FluidSmallgasengines Basicelectricity

principlesPneumatics

SimpleMachineprinciples HouseWiring HydraulicStudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtodemonstrateallsafeoperatingprocedures.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.

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Power Technology II (HS558) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Power Technology I ThiscourseisdesignedtoexpandupontheknowledgelearnedinPowerTechnologyI.Studentswillreviewandfocusonadvancedareasofmechanical,electrical,andfluidpower.Studentswillbechallengedwithmoreadvancedproblemsolvingactivities,whichwillincludehands-onfabricationofprojectsapplyingoneormoreareasofpowertechnology.StudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtodemonstrateallsafeoperatingprocedures.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Woodworking I (HS563) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Intro to Tech recommended Thiscourseisdesignedtoallowstudentstoworkinasimulatedproductionfacility.Studentswillworkinawoodworkingenvironmenttodesignproducts,machinefixtures,shoplayoutandotheraspectsofproductiontechnology.StudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtopasssafetyexams.Thecoursewillalsoinvolvestudentsinaguidedproductionrunthatbuildsupontheirstudent-designedproductionplans.Individualprojectworkwillbeincorporatedthroughoutthecourse.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Woodworking II (HS564) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Woodworking I or Production Technology I ThiscourseisdesignedtoreinforcewhatistaughtandlearnedinProductionTechnologyI.StudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtopasssafetyexams.Thisproductionclasswillformabusiness-likeatmospheretoresearch,design,produce,package,andmarketaproduct.-Productresearchanddesign,marketing-Machinesafety

-Facility,machinefixture,andpackagedesign-Careerresearch

-Finalproductionofproduct-Individualprojectwork

Thecoursewillincludeasectiononjobopportunitiesandisintendedtoreflectthegrowing,expandinginterestinproductiontechnology.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.

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Technology Education Independent Study (HS590) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Instructor’s approval ThisindependentstudyisforastudentwhoexcelledinanyTechnologyEducationI&IIclasses.Thestudentwillformacontractwiththeinstructorandwillneedtomeettheguidelinesofthecontractforcoursecredit.StudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtodemonstrateallsafeoperatingprocedures.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.

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WELLNESS Physical Education – Grade 9 (HS801) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 45 days Credits: .25 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Completion of 9th-grade Physical Education is required for graduation. ThiscourseMUSTbesuccessfullycompletedbeforeastudentcantakeanyotherelectivephysicaleducationcourseandmustbetakenduringthefreshmanyear.Thecourseemphasizesphysicalfitnessandmodifiedsmall-sidedteamgames.Thiscourseisdesignedtohelpstudentsconsideropportunitiestoparticipateininterscholasticactivitieswithinthecommunity,aswellas,developthestudent’sphysicalfitness.Thiscourseisrequiredforallninth-gradersandalternateseveryotherdaywithFreshmenSeminarforonesemester. Health (HS810) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 45 days Credits: .25 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Completion of Health is required for graduation. Anexaminationofmental,emotional,physiologicalandsocialhealthissuesofyoungadultsoccursinthiscourse.Emphasisonhealthfuldecision-making,long-andshort-termgoalsetting,andlookingintothefutureofone’squalityoflifewillbediscussed,debatedandresearched.Studentswillbeengagedinlearningaspectsofhumananatomyandphysiologyrelatedtoproblemsassociatedwithdiseasepreventionandhowtodetermineandaccessgoodhealthfulinformationbasedonreliablemediaandotherassociatedsourcesofinformation. Driver Education and Safety (HS811) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 45 days Credits: .25 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Completion of Driver Education and Safety is required for graduation. TheSafetyandDriverEducationclasspreparesstudentstobecomeresponsibledrivers.Classroomworkinvolvesareassuchasdrivers’attitudeandresponsibility.AcomprehensivestudyofthePennsylvaniaDriver’sManualwillbeanintegralpartofthecourse.

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Physical Education Options for Grades 10, 11, & 12 Studentsmustsuccessfullycompletetwoofthefollowingcourseoptionsinordertofulfillgraduationrequirements. Adventure Activity (HS820) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisites: A minimum grade of 80% or higher in the most recent Physical Education class and teacher recommendation Thisco-educationalcourseisdesignedforstudentsingrades10-12interestedinAdventureandLifetimeactivities.Courseactivitiesincludeorienteering,teambuilding,trustactivities,walking,frisbeegolf,andshuffleboard.Studentswillparticipateinintenseactivitiestoproducestrengthgainsandimprovetheiroverallhealthandwell-being. Creative Movement (HS821) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscoeducationalcourseisdesignedforstudentstoexperiencealternativeformsoffitnessactivities.Courseactivitiesincludefitnesstraining,pilates,kickboxing,stepaerobics,“core”exercises,yoga,circuittraininganddancechoreographyexperiences. Creative Movement II (HS825) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Creative Movement I Thiscoeducationalcourseisdesignedforstudentstocontinuetheirexperienceofalternativeformsoffitnessactivitiesthroughinterpretivedance.Courseactivitiesincludehistoricaldanceforms,ethnicdanceforms,interpretivedanceformsplusamorein-depthdancechoreographyexperience. Net Results - Racquet Attack (HS822) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscoeducationalcourseisdesignedforstudentstoexperienceavarietyoflifetimesports.Theclasswillenablestudentstoidentifyactivitiesthatcanbepursuedlaterinlifeasameansofmaintainingorincreasingphysicalfitness.Portionsofthecourseincludefitnesstrainingandvariousactivitiessuchastennis,softball,ultimatefrisbee,pickleball,pingpong,volleyball,teamhandball,andbadminton.

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Optimal Performance (HS826) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: A minimum grade of 90% or higher in Strength Training or instructor approval ThiscourseisdesignedforthestudentwhoenjoyedandexcelledinStrengthTraining.ThecoursewillreviewandbuildontheprinciplestaughtinStrengthTrainingandwillguidestudentsinmoreintensivetrainingthanStrengthTraining.StudentswilltakepartinOlympiclifting,EnduranceTraining,SAQ(Speed,Agility,andQuickness)Training,andMetabolicConditioning.Thiscourseisperfectforanyathletelookingtoimprovesportperformanceoranystudentsinterestedinimprovingtheirstrengthandcardiovascularendurance. PIAA Sports Officiating (HS827) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: An 80% or higher in all prior required PE courses. ThePIAASportsOfficiatingcourseisforthosejuniororseniorstudentswhoareinterestedinlearningtherulesofvariousPIAAsports.StudentswhocompletethecoursewillhavetheoptionofbecomingcertifiedasaPIAAofficialinoneormoreofthestudiedactivities.Thiscoursewillalsocoverthebasicrequirements,knowledge,skillsandmechanicsnecessarytobeanofficialforeachsportstudied.Sportsthatwillbecoveredincludebasketball,soccer,fieldhockey,softball,andbaseball.Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithanoutstandingwaytogetinvolvedwithandgivebacktothecommunityasayouthsportsofficial. Strength Training (HS823) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: A minimum grade of 90% or higher in the most recent Physical Education class or recommendation of instructor ThiscoeducationalcourseisdesignedforstudentsinterestedinStrengthTrainingandConditioning.ThiscoursefocusessolelyonStrengthTrainingandConditioninganddoesnotincludegamesorrecreationalactivities.Studentswillparticipateinanintensestrengthandaerobictrainingprogramdesignedtoproducestrengthgainsandimprovetheiroverallhealthandwell-being. Team Aerobic Games (TAG) (HS824) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentstoexperienceanintensegameenvironment.Courseactivitiesincludefitnesstraining,football,soccer,softball,floorhockey,basketball,stxball,volleyball,handball,gatorballandspeedball.Thiscourseisforthestudentseekingrigorousactivitiesinahighlycompetitiveenvironment.

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WORLDLANGUAGES Spanish I (HS401) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Honors or CP Literature, Analysis, and Composition and a 70% or higher in the previous year’s English Language Arts course is recommended. Thiscourseisanintroductorycoursethatemphasizesthethreemodesofcommunicationwithinthetargetlanguage:interpersonal,interpretive,andpresentational.Thecoursebeginsthestudyofbasicandfundamentalgrammarskillsincludingpresenttenseverbconjugationandnoun-adjectiveagreementalongwiththemasteryofhighfrequencyvocabularyandstructuresfromavarietyoftopicsrelatedtostudents’lives.KnowledgeoftheSpanishlanguageandculturalawarenessarevaluableassetsinourglobalcommunity. Spanish II (HS402) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Spanish I (70% or higher) Thiscoursemaintainsandincreasesproficiencywithlanguagecontrol,vocabulary,andcommunicationstrategieswithininterpersonal,interpretive,andpresentationalmodesofcommunication.Narrationinbothpresentandpasttenseisemphasized.ThisinformationiscoveredwithinthecontextofthecontemporarySpanish-speakingworldanditsculture. Spanish III (HS403) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Spanish II (75% or higher) or teacher recommendation Thishonors-levelcoursecontinuesbuildingculturalawareness,languagecontrol,vocabularyandcommunicationstrategiesacrossthethreemodesoflanguagelearning:interpersonal,interpretive,andpresentational.WorkonreadingskillsisintensifiedusingworksbynotedSpanishauthors.Advancedgrammarskillsareintroducedandthestudentsbecomemoreacquaintedwithinformationonsituationsineverydaylife.

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Spanish IV (HS404) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Spanish III (75% or higher) or teacher recommendation Thishonors-levelcoursecontinuesthedevelopmentoflanguageacquisitionacrossthethreemodesofcommunicationinthetargetlanguage.WorksofnotedSpanishandLatinAmericanartistsandauthorsareincluded.Studentsfurtherdevelopskillsindescribingandnarratinginallmajortimeframes,usingconnecteddiscourseofparagraphlength. AP Spanish Literature and Culture (HS405) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Spanish III or IV (80% or higher) and teacher recommendation ThisAdvancedPlacementcourseisconductedinSpanishandculminateswiththeAPSpanishLiteratureandCultureexam,whichstudentscompleteinMay.ThiscourseintroducesstudentstotheformalstudyofarepresentativebodyoftextsfromtheSpanish-speakingworld,spanninghistoryfromtheMiddleAgestothepresentday.AllworksontheofficialAPSpanishLiteraturereadinglistwillberead,discussedandanalyzedinthetargetlanguage.InadditiontoadeeperunderstandingoftheSpanishlanguageandculture,thiscourseencouragesanalyticalthinking,cross-culturalunderstanding,andcross-curricularconnections:particularlyreinforcingtheskillsandcomprehensionofEnglishliteratureandworldhistorycoursework.

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French I (HS411) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Honors or CP Literature, Analysis, and Composition and a 70% or higher in the previous year’s English Language Arts course is recommended.

YourjourneytobecomingaFrenchspeakerstartshere!Inthiscourse,studentswillbegintheirstudiesbyfocusingonsituationsthatarecommonindailylife.Theywillbuildanimportantfoundationstartingwithfundamentalgrammaticaltopicsthatwillestablishsuccessforfuturelevels.Asthecourseprogresses,studentswillcreatefunandinterestingprojectsinthetargetlanguagetoshowcasetheirlearning.TheywillalsostarttodevelopculturalawarenessbyincreasingtheirunderstandingofthetraditionalandgeographicalaspectsofFrenchspeakingcountries.

French II (HS412) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: French I (70% or higher)

ContinueyourjourneyintheFrancophoneworldwithFrenchII. Thiscoursecontinuesthedevelopmentofconversationalandgrammaticalskillsfocusingonthe3modesofcommunicationbyintegratinglistening,speaking,readingandwritingactivities.Severalnewverbtenseswillbepresentedaswellasusefulvocabularythatwillallowstudentstocommunicatemoreeffectivelyinavarietyofsituationalactivities.Studentswillcontinuetohighlighttheirabilitieswithcreativeopportunitiesandprojects.

French III (HS413) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: French II (75% or higher) or teacher recommendation

TakeyourFrenchtothenextlevelandbuildyourskillsinFrench3,whichisanhonors-levelcourse!Throughtheunits,studentswilldevelopstrongerreading,writing,speaking,andculturalcompetencesalongwithnewvocabularygroupsandverbtenses.Thethreemodesofcommunication—Interpersonal,InterpretiveandPresentational—willcontinuetobestressedinordertoincreasefluencyandself-confidenceinthetargetlanguage.Studentswillcontinuetouseawidearrayoftechnologiestocompletefunandinterestingprojectsthatdemonstratetheirlearning.

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French IV (HS418) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: French III (75% or higher) or teacher recommendation

French4isanhonorslevelscourse,whichbuildsupongrammaticalconceptsfrompreviousclasses.ItisdesignedtoprovidetheadvancedlearnerofFrenchanopportunitytostrengthenoralfluency;improvepresentationalandinterpersonalwriting;expanduponknowledgeofothercontentareasfindingmanyconnectionstoFrenchhistory,geography,art,musicandliterature;andanalyzecontemporaryissues.TheclasswillbeconductedinFrenchandstudentswillneedtoexpressthemselvesinFrench.StudentswillalsoreadmoresophisticatedFrenchpassagesastheyprogressthroughthecourse.

AP French Language and Culture (HS417) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Advanced French Conversation or Advanced French Composition (80% or higher) and teacher recommendation TheAPFrenchLanguageandCulturecourseemphasizescommunication(understandingandbeingunderstoodbyothers)byapplyinginterpersonal,interpretive,andpresentationalskillsinreal-lifesituations.Itengagesstudentsinanexplorationofcultureinbothcontemporaryandhistoricalcontexts,whiledevelopingawarenessandappreciationofculturalproducts,practicesandperspectives.Tobestfacilitatethestudyoflanguageandculture,thecourseistaughtinFrenchwithastrongfocusonvocabularyusageandlanguagecontrol.ThecourseculminateswiththeAPFrenchLanguageandCultureexaminMay.

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MISCELLANEOUSCOURSEOFFERINGS AP Capstone – Research (HS916) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1.00 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite:Ascoreof3orhigherontheAPSeminarExamAPCapstoneisaninnovativecollege-levelprogrambasedonthecompletionoftwocourses,APSeminarandAPResearch.Theprogramimmersesstudentsinthechallengingpracticeofthecriticalskillsstudentsneedtoday.Theabilitytothinkindependently,writeeffectively,research,collaborate,andlearnacrossdisciplinesisessentialforsuccessincollegeandbeyond.TherigorousnatureofAPCapstonewillchallengestudentstoexploredifferentpointsofviewandmakeconnectionsacrossdisciplines,leadingtoarichappreciationforthecomplexityofimportantissues.APResearch,thesecondcourseintheAPCapstoneexperience,allowsstudentstodeeplyexploreanacademictopic,problem,issues,orideaofindividualinterest.Studentsdesign,plan,andimplementayearlonginvestigationtoaddressaresearchquestion.Throughthisinquiry,theyfurthertheskillstheyacquiredintheAPSeminarcoursebylearningresearchmethodology,employingethicalresearchpractices,andaccessing,analyzing,andsynthesizinginformation.Studentsreflectontheirskilldevelopment,documenttheirprocesses,andcuratetheartifactsoftheirscholarlyworkthroughaprocessandreflectionportfolio.Thecourseculminatesinanacademicpaperof4,000to5,000words(accompaniedbyaperformance,exhibit,orproductwhereapplicable)andapresentationwithanoraldefense.InordertoearntheAPCapstoneDiplomathroughtheCollegeBoard,studentsmustearnscoresof3orhigheronboththeAPSeminarandAPResearchExams,aswellasonfouradditionalAPExamsoftheirchoosing.Studentswhoearnscoresof3orhigheronAPSeminarandAPResearchbutnotonfouradditionalAPExamsreceivetheAPSeminarandResearchCertificatethroughtheCollegeBoard.

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (HS915) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Students must be 16 years of age prior to the certification exam that is administered at the end of March.

TheEMTcourseisopentostudentsofallacademicabilitieswhohaveastrongdesiretoachieveNationalandStateEMTCertification.StudentswiththisdesireshouldhavetheconfidenceinknowingthatstudentsofalllevelshavesuccessfullycompletedthisprogramandhavebecomecertifiedEmergencyMedicalTechnicians.

ThisrigorouscoursepreparesstudentstobecomeaPACertifiedEmergencyMedicalTechnician(EMT).Studentswhoare18yearsofageatthetimeoftheexamwillalsobeeligibletobecomeaNationallyCertifiedEMT.

EMTcertificationisaprerequisitetotheParamedicProgram.HarrisburgAreaCommunityCollegemayprovidestudentswhosuccessfullyattainEMTCertificationthroughELCOwithcollegecredits(3creditsfortheclass&3creditsforoneyearofEMSexperience).Thesecreditscouldbetransferabletotheschoolthestudentattendsaftergraduation.

Thiscoursewillsetthestudentapartfromotherapplicantspursuinganycareer,butparticularlyinthearenaofmedicine,andwillbeinvaluableintheirpreparationtoenterthemedicalfield.Itwillenablethestudenttoobtainafulltime,parttimeorvolunteerjobasanEMT.Oneoftheobjectivesofthiscourseistoprovidethestudentswithopportunitiestoexplorealliedhealthprogramsofferedbyothereducationalinstitutions.Additionally,thestudentwillbeprovidedwiththenecessaryskillsenablinghim/hertosuccessfullydealwithemergencysituationsoccurringatschoolorintheirpersonallifeaswellastoperformacommunityservice.Studentswillberequiredtoattendeveningclassesandtopurchasesuppliesandbooksneededforthiscourse.

StudentswhoareenrolledintheEMTcoursemayhavetheopportunityto:

• RespondtoREALemergencycallswithalocalEMSagencybothduringtheschooldayandoutsideofschool.

• Staffourin-houseEmergencyResponseTeam

• Participateinavehiclerescueclasswherethestudentwilllearntodismantlecarstogainquickaccesstovictimsincludingbreakingglass,removingtheroofanddoors.

• Performaheartandlungdissectionlab

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Internship (HS911) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Counselor approval Internshipsarecareerpreparationwork-basedlearningexperiencesfocusedinaparticularoccupationalareainwhichthestudenthasinterest.Inordertoqualifyforaninternshipexperience,thestudentmustbecurrentwithallcreditsneededtofulfillgraduationrequirements,haveastrongattendancerecord,andnomajordisciplineissues.NocostsforstudentstocompleteaninternshipexperiencewillbeincurredbytheDistrict.Transportationwillbetheresponsibilityofthestudent.Approvedstudentsmustmaintainaweeklyjournaloftheirexperiencesthatwilldocumenttheiractivities,reflections,andprogresstowardmeetingestablishedlearningobjectives.Anadult-professionalatthesiteofthestudent’sinternshipmustagreetoserveasamentor/supervisorforthestudentandarerequiredtoobtainschoolvolunteerbackgroundclearancesasrequiredbythePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducation.AnapplicationwillberequiredforadmissiontotheInternshipprogram.Thiscoursewillbegradedonapass/failbasis. Work-Based Learning Experience (HS735) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisites: Career Connections strongly recommended Studentsmayapplytocompleteawork-basedexperienceinthelocalbusinesscommunity.Thisexperiencewillinvolvethestudentinworkingaminimumnumberofhoursperweekinalocalbusinessandwillprovidethestudentwithanopportunitytoearnelectivecredit.Inordertoqualifyforawork-basedlearningexperience,thestudentmustbeontracktocompleteallcreditsneededtofulfillgraduationrequirements,havenosignificantattendanceissues,andnomajordisciplinaryinfractions.Studentswillberequiredtocompleteperiodicassignmentsandmaintainajournalwithweeklyentries.Periodicevaluationsandmeetingswillbeorganizedbythework-basedlearningcoordinatortoensurestudentlearningandprogresstowardsthelearningobjectives.Anadult-professionalatthesiteofthestudent’sworkexperiencemustserveasthestudent’smentor/supervisorandmustobtainschoolvolunteerbackgroundclearancesasrequiredbythePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducation.Studentsmaycompletetwosemestersofawork-basedlearningexperienceduringtheirsenioryear.

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Career and Technology Center

P R O G R A M S ( 2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 2 )

v CTC students excel in a “learning by doing” environment which combines academics and lab work.

v CTC students earn college credits from community colleges and technical schools by successfully completing CTC courses.

v CTC students receive scholarships from area businesses who recognize excellent craftsmanship and academic achievement.

v CTC students continue to participate in sports and extracurricular activities at their high schools.

v Cooperative Education, Clinical Experience and Job Shadowing services expand the CTC curriculum by providing students with additional skills through supervised work experience at local businesses. In addition to the cooperative education program, job placement services are available to all graduates.

v The CTC provides counseling services to assist students with personal and social issues, decisions related to career choice, and decisions related to postsecondary opportunities and college credits.

v The CTC provides support to students who are disabled or disadvantaged. The support is designed to help each student successfully complete the program and secure employment or postsecondary education.

v The CTC takes every opportunity to recognize and reward students who strive for excellence. This recognition includes: National Technical Honor Society, scholarships, student-of-the-month and year awards, outstanding achievement, perfect attendance, honor roll, certificates and extensive recognition for student organization achievements.

v Student participation in program related organizations is strongly encouraged. They provide each student with opportunities to develop leadership skills, excel in technical skills, receive recognition for state and national competitions, and travel throughout the state and nation. The organizations include: LCBA – Lebanon County Builders Association –Student Chapter HOSA – Health Occupations Students of America SkillsUSA – Vocational Industrial Clubs of America

Did you know . . .

Selecting a career is one of the most important decisions a student can make. We encourage all students to consider programs offered at the Career and Technology Center (CTC).

For further information, check our website at www.lcctc.edu.

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Fourteen CTC programs are offered for a half-day for two years. These programs are open to students beginning in the junior year.

Auto Body Technology Automotive Technology

Carpentry/Residential Construction Diesel Truck Technology

Electrical Technology Electromechanical Technology

Industrial Machine Technology Law Enforcement and Security

Masonry Medical Assistant

Network Technology Plumbing/Heating/Air Conditioning

Welding Technology

(HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Auto Body Technology students repair damaged vehicles to like-new condition. Utilizing the latest technology, they rebuild damaged vehicles and learn body and frame alignment, parts repair/replacement including the latest fiberglass and plastic components, MIG welding, trim, accessories, interior components, glass replacement, and painting including basecoat/clearcoat/striping. Career opportunities range from the reconditioner to the collision repair technician and may begin in high school with a Co-Op position providing job experience and a salary. Students who successfully complete the program may receive college credits from PA College of Technology and the Automotive Training Center. (HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Automotive Technology students diagnose, service, and repair late model vehicles following the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Automotive Youth Educational System (AYES) national technician standards. Motivated students may obtain the PA Auto Safety Inspection

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Certification, PA Emission Inspection Certification and qualify to take the ASE tests after successfully completed the program. Students who are selected into the AYES program are guaranteed employment with a local auto dealership and may opt to complete two additional years of college. Utilizing state-of-the-art repair equipment students learn brake systems, suspension and steering, engine performance, automotive electronics, and HVAC. Technical career opportunities range from maintenance mechanic to automotive technician and may begin in high school with a Co-Op or an AYES internship providing job experience and a salary. Students who successfully complete the program may receive 16 college credits from HACC. In addition, students can also earn credits from University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Training Center, and Northampton Community College. (HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Carpentry students work on construction projects within the school and community. They learn skills including: transit and blueprint reading, selection of building materials and estimating, framing (floors, stairs, walls, and roofs), selection and installation of windows and doors, roofing, interior and exterior finishing, concrete finishing, and foundations. Career opportunities range from a siding installer to a finish carpenter and may begin in high school with a Co-Op position providing job experience and a salary. The 500 employers in the Lebanon County Builders Association sponsor this program, provide student scholarships, and employ graduates. Students who successfully complete the program may receive college credits from HACC, Penn College of Technology, and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.

(HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Diesel Truck Technology students restore late model over-the-road diesel truck-tractors to like new condition. Each year they refurbish or repair vehicles providing “hands-on” experience in diagnosing, servicing and repairing all major heavy truck systems. Students learn the importance of teamwork and qualify for the PA State Safety Inspection program. The major course topics include: Preventive Maintenance, Engine Systems Theory & Repair, Electrical Systems, and Brakes (air & hydraulic), Power Trains, Steering, Suspension and Drivelines. Career opportunities range from maintenance mechanic to fleet manager, and may begin in high school with a Co-Op position providing job experience and a salary. Employers in the South Central Motor Truck Association sponsor this program, provide student scholarships, and employ graduates. Students who successfully complete the program may receive college credits from the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) and Automotive Training Center.

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(HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. –2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Electrical Technology students design and install the electrical systems in the school’s construction projects and work on numerous projects within the community. They learn technical skills including AC/DC fundamentals, residential, commercial and industrial wiring, AC/DC motors and generators, industrial motor control, troubleshooting and the operation of programmable logic controllers. Technical careers range from an electrician to a systems engineer and may begin in high school with a Co-Op position providing job experience and a salary. The 500 employers in the Lebanon County Builders Association sponsor this program, provide student scholarships and employ graduates. Completion of this program with the College-in-the-High School option may also provide students with eight HACC college transferrable credits. (HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. –2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) The Electromechanical Technology program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply current methods and technology to the development, design, operation, and management of electromechanical systems. Electromechanical covers multiple disciplines including Electrical, Electronics, Fluid Power (Hydraulics and Pneumatics), Mechanical Drives, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), and Robotics. Students are trained in both the electrical and mechanical disciplines, and then exposed to a wide spectrum of instrumentation and industrial controls concepts. Students can use what they learn in Electromechanical Technology to pursue a career directly out of high school or continue their education into a degree program. The course is designed to give an introduction to engineering principles of electromechanical systems and disciplines. Some of the potential jobs include Electronics Technicians/Engineer, Electrician, Biomedical Technician/Engineer, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Programmer, and many more!

(HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. –10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. –2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Industrial Machine Technology students manufacture precision parts in the school’s NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills) authorized training center. The curriculum provides in-school instruction on topics such as: quality control, benchwork, blueprint reading, computer controlled machines (lathes/milling machines), and manual machines (saws /drills /grinders

INDUSTRIAL MACHINE TECHNOLOGY

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

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/lathes and milling machines). Career opportunities range from machine operator to tool and die maker or mechanical engineer and may begin in high school with a Co-Op position providing job experience and a salary. Students who successfully complete the program may receive seven college credits from HACC as well as credits from PA College of Technology and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.

(HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) ----------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 Credits) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ----------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 Credits) Law Enforcement and Security students develop investigation skills essential to careers in Criminal Justice (Police, Courts, and Corrections) and the ever growing Private Security fields. They also have the opportunity to experience parts of the Criminal Justice System through job shadowing experiences in the real world. The program emphasizes curriculum that covers topics such as: criminal procedures, crime photography, criminal investigations, criminal law, Bill of Rights/US Constitution, vehicle law, private security, report writing, and first aid/CPR. Career opportunities range from private security to local, state, and federal officers and federal police officers. Students who successfully complete the Pennsylvania Department of Education approved program and the NOCTI exam (end of the year assessment) on the criminal justice system may receive college credits from HACC and other area colleges. (HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. –2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Masonry students work on construction projects that include concrete block, brick and other similar materials. Most of the training is within the school; however, community service projects add additional learning opportunities. Students develop a highly skilled craft which includes the ability to lay a multitude of contemporary concrete building products as well as traditional brick. Additional topics include: blueprint reading, site layout, estimating, building codes, and the use of hand and power tools. Career opportunities range from a mason’s helper to blocklayer, bricklayer, estimator, or construction supervisor and may begin in high school with a Co-op position providing job experience and a salary. The 500 members in the Lebanon County Builders Association as well as the Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry Association sponsor this program, provide student scholarships and employ graduates. A student who successfully completes this program may earn three college credits from HACC.

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(HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. –2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Medical assistants are professional, multi-skilled individuals who perform administrative and clinical duties in health care settings. The program includes studies in anatomy and physiology, health insurance coding and billing, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, pharmacology, clinical and administrative skills, phlebotomy, laboratory tests, and performing and interpreting electrocardiograms.

(HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) ----------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 Credits) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ----------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 Credits) Network Technology – In today’s high-tech environment, everything is networked!!! Following the CompTIA Network + Certification model, students learn the features and functions of networking components including how to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services. Completion of this course will prepare students for entry-level jobs in computer networking or give them a boost as they continue their education while pursuing a career as a network administration, network support technician, network administrator or network analyst. Fundamental topics to be covered include: The Foundations of Networking, the OSI/802 Model, Network Design, Network Cabling, Wireless Communication, TCP/IP, WAN Devices, Security Issues and Disaster Recovery Training. The goal is for students to seek Network+ certification after completion of the course. Students who successfully complete the program may receive up to four college credits awarded by accredited colleges or technical schools.

(HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. –2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Students interested in the plumbing profession can begin their training at the CTC in the Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning program which is a Pennsylvania Builders Association accredited program and tailored after the Pennsylvania College of Technology’s first year HVAC skills list .They will begin their technical training learning safe work practices, materials and tools used in the trade, and applied mathematical and scientific concepts needed to build a strong

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foundation for more advanced topics. Our students “learn by doing” by working on a variety of skills trainers and equipment designed to simulate actual field installations. Students also have the opportunity to earn industry recognized certifications such as the OSHA 10 construction safety certification and the EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Transition and Handling certification. Dual enrollment opportunities with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are also available while enrolled in the program. Post-secondary opportunities exist for those completing the CTC Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning program such as craft apprenticeships where students “earn while they learn” graduating debt-free from industry recognized programs. Associate and Bachelor degree programs are available for those choosing careers as sales engineers, designers, and similar professions requiring advanced degrees. (HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. –10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) --------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. –2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Welding Technology students design, fabricate and repair metal products in the school’s shop facilities. They develop skills in testing procedures necessary to meet standards for welding certification and practice welding techniques according to the requirements of the American Welding Society. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, students learn shielded metal, gas metal, gas tungsten and flux core arc welding, blueprint reading, gas welding and brazing, oxy-fuel cutting, metal layout and fabrication, computerized numerical control cutting, plasma cutting of sheet and plate metals, and structural and robotic welding. Technical careers range from a metal fabricator to an underwater welder. These opportunities may begin in high school with a Co-Op position providing job experience and a salary. Students who successfully complete the program may receive six college credits from HACC or entry level welder certification. The program is nationally recognized by the AWS (American Welding Society).

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Eight CTC programs are offered for a full day, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. The programs are open to seniors.

Commercial Art and Design Culinary Arts

Dental Assistant Health Careers Technology

Landscape Technology Media Communications Technology

Pastry Arts Sports Therapy Sciences

(FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M.) -------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) Commercial Art students work with a variety of media to create logos, brochures, posters, advertisements, greeting cards and a variety of artwork for the school and the community. They participate in Art Shows and Competitions to develop a portfolio emphasizing their creative talents and technical skills including mastery of state-of-the-art computer systems and software such as: QuarkXpress, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe PhotoShop. This “learning while doing” strategy brings reality to the course topics, which includes: typography, media techniques, color theory, graphic design, perspective, and computer applications. This full day course promotes creativity and expression through photography, web design and animation. Career opportunities range from a production artist to a creative director. Certifications can be received from Adobe and Certified Photographic Consultants. Graduates have been successful at four-year colleges and a number of students have won scholarships at two-year art schools. Students who successfully complete this program may earn college credits from Pennsylvania College of Art and Design and The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

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(FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M.) -------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) Culinary Arts students operate a contemporary sixty-seat full service restaurant located within the school. They plan, prepare and serve a variety of traditional, ethnic, and contemporary menus as well as cater banquets, dinner meetings, and special events. Students develop artistic skills through ice carvings and special exhibits of pastillage, tallow, and aspic work. Local, state, and national competitions enrich the curriculum which includes: appetizers, soups and sauces, vegetables and salads, meat/poultry/seafood/shellfish, desserts, garnishing, catering, service, sanitation, and management. Career opportunities range from a prep cook to an executive chef and may begin in high school with a Co-Op position providing job experience and a salary. Students who successfully complete the program may receive college credits from PA College of Technology, HACC, Johnson & Wales University, Pennsylvania Culinary Institute, and The Restaurant School. The program is nationally recognized and certified by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). (FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M.) -------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) The Dental Assistant program integrates lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experiences to teach students a variety of dental-related subjects. The major areas of study include anatomy and physiology, chair-side dental assisting, radiology, dental materials and microbiology/sterilization. During the program, students participate in clinical rotations in private dental offices, clinics and hospitals. Experience gained in the Dental Assistant program prepares students to take the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Dental Radiology Certification Test. (FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M.) -------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) Health Careers Technology students who are interested in a career as a nursing assistant (NA) can complete the requirements for the exam by mid-year. Successful performance on the exam will provide the opportunity for immediate paid employment at local nursing care facilities. Students also earn certification in adult, child, and infant CPR and AED as well as first aid skills through the American Red Cross. They learn to be caregivers and prepare for the state Nurse Aide Competency Exam through a curriculum that includes topics such as: patient care skills, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and ethics, nutrition, environmental cleanliness, record keeping, and safety. Students interested in getting a head start on a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) career may qualify for advanced placement in the adult CTC LPN program. They will complete a portion of

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the curriculum for Level 1 of the LPN program, which allows them to enroll in the LPN program at a reduced cost. There is also a reduction in the number of hours required to attend Level 1. Completion of the full year Health Careers Technology program with the College-in-the-High School option also provides three HACC transferrable credits. (FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M.) -------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) In Landscape Technology, you will work with the tools, equipment, and techniques needed to design, install, and maintain beautiful landscapes for private residences as well as commercial properties. You will use hand tools and power equipment including rototillers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, and commercial mowers. You will also receive training on a state-of-the-art piece of excavation equipment, a skid-steer loader. You will practice building paver patios, walkways, retaining walls, and other hardscape projects. You will participate in volunteer work experience trips all around the county. Qualified students in Landscape Technology may also be chosen for the co-op program, an opportunity to work for area landscape contractors and earn while you learn. If you enjoy working outside year round shaping and creating landscapes, then the landscape technology program will be a great fit and learning experience for you. (FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M.) -------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) Students enrolled in the Media Communications Technology program develop the necessary skills to be successful in the work place or post-secondary education. Using state of the art technology, students create a wide array of media projects while gaining necessary job skills. Media Communications Technology students develop a portfolio emphasizing their creative talents and technical skills including mastery of computer systems, software, cameras, and lighting. Students create photographic and video projects for the school, civic groups, and business clients. The program emphasizes a “hands on” curriculum which covers topics such as: digital imaging, portraiture, photo composition, lighting, animation, web page design, digital audio, video scripting/storyboarding, videography, EFP video, studio production, digital nonlinear editing, 3D animation, and multimedia CD ROM production. Career opportunities include photographers, radio announcers, and videographers.

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(FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M.) -------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) The Lebanon County Career & Technology Center Pastry Arts Program was the first nationally recognized and certified secondary program by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACF) in the country. Pastry Arts students produce and market high quality baked products for a contemporary sixty-seat restaurant within the school. They also market their products through their own pastry shop as well as supplying items for school banquets, dinner meetings, community service projects, and specialty events. Students develop artistic skills through the preparation of pastries, confections, and other specialty desserts. Students will create and present a professional portfolio and restaurant programs as an end of the year assessment. Local, state and national competitions enrich the curriculum which includes: pastry bag skills, cornet skills, cake decorating and assembly, decorative pieces including a Gingerbread House and Pumpkin Carving competition, merchandising, record keeping, and sanitation. Career opportunities range from a baker’s helper to a pastry chef and may begin in high school with a Co-Op position providing job experience and a salary. Students who successfully complete the program may receive college credits from Johnson & Wales, West Moreland Community College, PA College of Technology, Harrisburg Area Community College, Art Institutes, and The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College. (FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M.) -------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) Sports Therapy Sciences students will gain knowledge of pre-participation health and fitness assessments to design individual exercise and rehabilitation programs. Our goal is to provide an education that will encourage our students to continue their studies in fields such as athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other health and fitness related fields. Our curriculum includes: human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic first aid and CPR, injury management and personal training. At the conclusion of our program, each student will be eligible to take a personal training certification examination.

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This program is offered for a half-day in year one and a full-day in year two. The program is open to students in the junior year.

Cosmetology (HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. OR 11:35 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. - YEAR ONE) -- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. -YEAR TWO)-- ----------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) Cosmetology students learn skills necessary to become a licensed professional in a salon. Major topics include hairstyling, haircutting, perming, chemical relaxing, haircoloring, manicuring, facials and makeup. Students learn the theory and procedures about these topics. When finished with the program and state mandated hours, students must take and pass a state board exam to receive a cosmetology license.

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LEBANON CTC Academic English Course Description

AllLebanonCTCEnglishcoursesareblockscheduled(80minuteperiodsfor2markingperiods).

Anacademiccollegepreparatoryclasscoveringthefollowingtopics:

Public Speaking Skills • Deliveraninformativespeech• Deliver a demonstration speech

Writing Skills

• Write a five-paragraph (traditional) essay • Write a summary • Write/create a survey

Employability Skills

• Complete a job application • Write a résumé • Write a letter of application • Write a thank-you letter • Write a letter of resignation • Apply successful employment interview skills

Technical Writing Skills

• Write a set of instructions • Write workplace memos • Write a letter of request • Write a progress report • Create a PowerPoint presentation

1. Survey Results 2. Famous Entrepreneur Report

• Write a business proposal • Write a business plan • Write/create an outline • Incorporate technical writing techniques

1. Active vs. Passive Voice 2. Parallel Structure 3. Courtesy 4. “You attitude” 5. Pronoun agreement 6. Misplaced Modifiers 7. Wordiness and Redundancies

Technical Reading

• Read and interpret information on charts and graphs • Identify Personal Learning Style • Identify Myers Briggs Personality Style • Read and analyze information related to becoming an entrepreneur and creating a business plan

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LEBANON CTC Math Course Descriptions

Technical Mathematics

A comprehensive applied math course. Topics in basic math, pre – algebra, algebra, geometry, simple trigonometry, and basic statistics are covered.

Algebra 1 (Keystone curriculum)

College preparatory course. No prerequisite course needed. Course topics include : real number expressions, monomials and binomials, polynomials, factoring, linear equations, graphing, linear systems, functions, and data analysis.

Geometry & Intermediate Algebra

College preparatory course that has ½ year of Geometry and a ½ year of Intermediate Algebra. A pre-requisite of Algebra 1 is highly recommended. Topics include: postulates and theorems of Geometry, triangles, polygons, circles, area and volume, graphing, linear systems, rational expressions, factoring, and algebraic expressions.

Algebra 2

A college preparatory course designed for students planning post - secondary work. A pre-requisite of Algebra 1 and Geometry is recommended. Course topics include : graphing, linear systems, factoring, rational expressions, absolute value equations, intervals, slope and distance, conic sections, and functions.

CP Probability and Statistics

A college preparatory course designed for students planning post - secondary work. A pre-requisite of Algebra 2 is recommended. The course will introduce students with the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Course topics include organizing data, elementary and binomial probability, hypothesis testing, correlation and linear regression, and chi – square. Application problems are emphasized from business, engineering, social and biological sciences.

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Pre-Calculus

A college preparatory course designed for students planning post secondary work. A pre-requisite of Algebra 2 is recommended. Course includes both an advanced algebra component along with a comprehensive trigonometry component. Course topics include :

algebraic expressions, rational expressions, absolute value equations, conic sections, graphing higher order polynomials, functions, exponential functions, trigonometric functions and their graphs, trigonometric identities and equations, and polar coordinates.

Trigonometry and Introductory to Calculus

A college preparatory class recommended for students who are planning post – secondary work. A pre-requisite of Pre-Calculus is highly recommended. Trigonometry component topics include: radian measure and conversion, the six trigonometric functions, graphing, phase shift, identities, solving equations, and polar coordinates. Calculus component topics include : limits, 1st and 2nd derivatives, tangent line approximation, and applications of 1st and 2nd derivatives.

Calculus 1

A college preparatory course recommended for students who are planning post - secondary work. (especially engineering) A pre-requisite of Pre-Calculus or Algebra 2 and Trigonometry is recommended. Course topics include: review of algebraic and trigonometric functions, limits, 1st and 2nd derivatives, differentiation, chain rule, tangent line approximations, applications of 1st and 2nd derivatives, integrals and their applications, and introduction to integrals.

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