2016-2017

Course Catalog

Selection Guide

GREEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Commitment to Excellence Dear Students and Parents/Guardians:

We are here to assist you in selecting courses that support and encourage your personal growth as well as challenge you mentally, physically, and artistically. Green Valley High School has been recognized nationally for its academics, athletics, and the arts. We provide our students with courses that will enrich and develop them to become well-rounded individuals.

Green Valley High School is one of the few comprehensive high schools in the District that provides students with the International Baccalaureate (IB) program which is arguably the most rigorous academic program offered at a high school level. Our advanced placement/honors courses allow students to pick among dozens of selections ranging from calculus to studio art. At Green Valley High School, we have the class selection that will allow students to reach their goals and prepare them for any institution of higher learning that they choose.

Allow us, your teachers, counselors and administrators the opportunity to assist and guide you and your parents/guardians throughout this journey. Green Valley High School is an institution dedicated to “Commitment to Excellence.” Our past graduates have been admitted to the finest colleges and universities in the country including Harvard, Yale, MIT, Princeton and our military academies to name a few. We prepare you to think, question and reach further than you could ever have imagined. Take your time to select the coursework that best fits your future goals and aspirations. Welcome to Green Valley High School, your future begins now.

Sincerely,

Kent Roberts, Principal

460 Arroyo Grande Blvd., Henderson, NV 89014 Telephone (702) 799-0950

Green Valley High School Philosophy

1. We will ensure that our students understand their right and responsibility to be educated.

2. We will promote education as a cooperative venture in which students, parents, staff, and community share responsibility for education.

3. We will offer curricula to meet the needs of students at all academic levels, including those with special needs.

4. We will provide a comprehensive school activities program.

5. We will promote student pride in cultural diversity because it enriches the quality of school life.

6. We will promote self-esteem, individual strengths, and creativity for staff and students.

7. We will maintain high student performance expectations to ensure a high level of student achievement.

8. We will provide a broad-based curriculum so that our students can adapt to the job markets of the future.

9. We will strive to achieve student competence in basic skills.

10. We will share responsibility for developing character, ethics, and manners in our students.

11. We will hold our students accountable for the consequences of their behavior.

12. We will provide an environment which is safe, clean, and secure.

13. We will encourage effective staff and student leadership.

14. We will communicate essential information about our programs and activities within the school and community.

15. We will encourage participatory management in which students, staff, and parents have a role in decision-making.

16. We will cultivate the concept of life-long learning among students and staff.

17. We will continue to monitor our efforts for school improvement.

Green Valley High School Goals

We believe that the purpose of education is to provide experiences which will encourage and assist students to achieve their potential and to assume their responsibilities as members of society. It is the obligation of the school to instill in students positive attitudes toward growth, learning, leadership, and creativity, as well as to ensure their full intellectual and character development. The community in which we live must provide sufficient educational resources to meet the needs of all students. We are committed to the use of these resources to develop responsible citizens who have the courage and ability to bring about effective change in a democratic society.

We believe that every child has an inherent right to an education and that all children are able to learn. The school’s curriculum must be broad-based in order to prepare students for college and vocational objectives. We recognize that students have differences in academic abilities, culture, and physical skills. The school’s curriculum must be designed to provide successful experiences for all students while accommodating these basic differences. The school must structure programs to meet the changing demands and needs of our world so that students and staff can be prepared to make sound decisions concerning their academic and social needs.

GENERAL INFORMATION…………… 1 GRADUATION…………………………….. 13 Required Class Load….……………………. 2 Valedictorian/Salutatorian…………………... 13 Prerequisites…...…………………………… 2 International Baccalaureate Status…………... 13

Schedule Requirements…………………….. 2 CCSD Advanced Diploma…………………... 13 Course Selection…..………………..……… 2 CCSD Advanced Honors Diploma………….. 13

Schedule Change Policy…………………… 2 Green Valley Scholars Certificate…………… 13 Period Zero Classes…..…………………..… 2 Graduation Ceremony Recognition…………. 13

Repeating a Course………………………… 3 POST GRADUATION PLANNING……… 14 Matriculation of Students…………………... 3 Military Information………………………… 14

Class Fees………...………………………... 3 Community College System Information…… 14 CCSD Athletic Eligibility………………….. 3 College/University Information……………... 14

Driver Education …………………………... 4 College Prep Program……………………….. 14 CCSD Guidance & Counseling Website…... 4 College Readiness Assessments……………... 14

Non-Discrimination Language……………... 4 College Financial Aid……………………….. 15 SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS…... 4 Millenium Scholarship………………………. 15

Honors Classes……………………………... 4 NCAA Initial Eligibility ………..…………... 15 Advanced Placement Classes………………. 4 Future Planning Information………………… 16

International Baccalaureate………………… 5 CODE OF HONOR………………………... 18 Suggested Classes for 4-Year IB Program…. 5 DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS... 19

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS…….. 6 Art…………………………………………… 20 21st Century Course of Study…………………... 6 Career & Technical Education………….…... 21 Standard Diploma………………………………. 7 - Business 22 Advanced Diploma……………………………... 8 - Family & Consumer Sciences..…..……… 24

Advanced Honors Diploma………………… 9 - Industrial Arts…………...……………….. 24 Honors Courses w/Bonus Points/Advantages 10 - Information & Media Technologies……... 25

Four Year Academic Plan………………….. 10 English………………………………………. 27 Suggested Program Sequence……………… 10 Foreign Languages…………………………... 31

Arts/Humanities Requirement……………… 10 Health/PE……………………………………. 32 Physical Education (P.E. II) Waiver……….. 11 Math…………………………………………. 34

Concurrent Credit Options…………………. 11 Performing Arts……………………………… 36 Individualized Programs…………………… 11 Science………………………………………. 40 CTE College Credit………………………… 12 Social Studies………………………………... 43

Dual Credit Information……………………. 12 Additional Electives…………………………. 46 External Credit Options……………………. 12 Special Student Services…………………….. 47

Sample Registration Forms………………... 50 Course Offerings by grade level…………….. 53

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Green Valley High School 460 Arroyo Grande Blvd.

Henderson, NV 89014 www.greenvalleyhs.org

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GENERAL INFORMATION  

INTRODUCTION  

The courses that will be offered at Green Valley High School for the upcoming school year are courses selected by stu-dents during spring pre-registration. Generally, the courses listed in this registration guide will only be offered in the cur-riculum for the next school year if 25 or more students pre-register for a course. If during final registration too few stu-dents actually enroll in a course, it usually will be canceled and those students will be rescheduled into their alternate elec-tive course. No student will receive credit for repeating a semester of a course that has been passed previously. Some courses such as varsity band or varsity chorus may be repeated for credit (see a school counselor for details). Students will be scheduled into classes selected during pre-registration unless those classes are filled or canceled. COURSES THAT STUDENTS SELECT THIS SPRING ARE THE COURSES THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND NEXT YEAR. Choose classes carefully. NO SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUESTS WILL BE GRANT-ED OTHER THAN THOSE GOVERNED BY THE POLICY STATEMENT PRINTED BELOW.  In order to effectively register for classes for next year, read and follow these simple guidelines:  

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READ this entire course registration guide and the course descriptions before you register. Be certain that pre-requisites for selected courses have been met.

DISCUSS your course selection with your parents, teachers, and your counselor before registration. Many courses require a teacher recommendation and signature.

CHOOSE courses that will challenge you and give you the best preparation for your future education and em-ployment.

COMPLETE the appropriate registration worksheet provided for you in this course registration guide. List your required classes first; then list your electives. List three alternative choices. In the event some of your electives are filled or cancelled, you will be assigned your alternative choice(s) in the order listed. If no choices are listed, you will be placed in whatever class is available. Students planning to attend summer school will be pre-registered based on the next logical course sequence according to their spring schedule.

UNDERSTAND you will be expected to remain in year-long courses for the entire school year. Exceptions (graduation requirements, misplacement) will be handled through the regular schedule change procedure. Seniors must apply for a reduced class load (shortened day) during pre-registration by complet-ing the appropriate documents. Reduced class loads will not be approved after the school year begins.

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REQUIRED CLASS LOAD The State of Nevada, NAC 387.345, requires all high school students be enrolled in classes as follows:

Ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade students must be enrolled in six classes or the equivalent of six periods per day. Twelfth grade students must be enrolled in a minimum of four classes or the equivalent of four periods per day.

Although Concurrent Courses, Distance Education, Dual Credit, External Courses, and Work Experience are considered equivalent coursework, students must receive prior approval of the counselor and administration.

Students on a reduced schedule must provide their own transportation and must leave campus after their last class. Students on a reduced schedule who loiter on campus will be enrolled in a class. All schedules must be contiguous.  PREREQUISITES Prerequisites are listed in the Course Catalog to help students and parents make the best educational decisions possible. Students must meet these prerequisites to enroll in a course or request permission to challenge the course. Both semesters of a prerequisite course must be successfully completed.  SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS 1. All schedules must be contiguous, beginning with zero or first period. Students on a reduced schedule must provide their own

transportation and must leave campus after their last class. Students on a reduced schedule who loiter on campus will be en-rolled in a class.

2. Prior to the selection of any electives, students must enroll in required courses in core content areas.  COURSE SELECTION Parents and students should be aware of Green Valley High School's commitment to providing a rigorous and challenging curricu-lum. Students are reminded to choose their classes carefully and should discuss course selections with their parents, teachers and counselors before pre registration.

Student placement will be based on several factors: (a) teacher recommendation, (b) student's academic record, (c) interest of the student, and (d) parental guidance. Every effort will be made to appropriately place students in courses which coincide with the student's assessed ability. Students will not be permitted to select courses below their ability. If a student does not meet the pre-requisite, he/she may challenge the course by signing a course contract printed on the pre-registration worksheet. PLEASE NOTE THAT A STUDENT WHO CHALLENGES A COURSE MUST REMAIN IN THE CHALLENGED CLASS ALL YEAR. SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY Since much advanced planning and guidance are provided for each student prior to registration, schedule changes will not be made after registration. Class changes will not be granted to accommodate a change in a student’s lunch period, a student’s failure in a class, or a request to or from a specific instructor. Due to the State of Nevada Department of Education Guidelines, no stu-dent may change a class and receive credit after the third week of the semester. Requests for schedule changes are considered only during the first three weeks of the semester and are granted only for the following specific educational reasons: A. Minimum competency preparation for the Nevada Proficiency Exam B. Graduation requirement fulfillment C. Misplacement in an academic area D. Successful completion of summer school course work The administration may, due to increased/decreased enrollment and staff changes, balance course sections by transferring students from one class and/or teacher to another section. This procedure is known as Leveling. Every effort will be made to ensure a smooth transition for students. PERIOD ZERO CLASSES Students selecting a Period Zero class must remain in the class all semester and maintain their complete schedule. Period Zero classes meet Monday-Friday from 7:04-7:55 a.m.

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REPEATING A COURSE Students may repeat courses but additional credit will not be granted; the higher grade will be recorded in the course history and the lower grade will be replaced with a repeated course notation. A grade of “F” will only be removed once. If applicable, all other “Fs” will remain on a transcript. MATRICULATION OF STUDENTS Grade classification for high school students will be determined by years in school, not on credit earned. Students are classified to the next grade level at the end of each school year. CLASS FEES Elective class “fees” are charged for select elective classes where students complete special projects to be taken home. These class fees cover the actual cost for these projects. A family's difficulty purchasing all of the desired/necessary items for the student and/or paying these fees will not prevent a student’s enrollment in any class. If the times are such that alternatives to immediate payment of fees must be considered, the counselor or the respective elective teacher(s) should be contacted so the school and parent/guardian may work to-gether to resolve the problem. Class fees are subject to change. CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY  

Initial Eligibility—General Requirements 1. Must be enrolled in grades 9-12. 2. Must reside in the school of enrollment’s attendance zone. 3. Must be enrolled in a minimum of two units of credit consisting of at least four classes per semester and regularly attend

school. 4. Must have passed a minimum of two units of credit the immediate preceding semester with a minimum grade point aver-

age of 2.0. A student may earn a maximum of one unit of external credit (summer school, correspondence, etc.) to im-prove a previous semester deficiency.

5. Transfer students are automatically presumed ineligible. Rebuttal of presumption of ineligibility guidelines are contained in Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association regulations (NAC 386.785 –386.799).

6. Secondary Magnet School students who enroll for less than a three year (3) program or enroll in individual classes are ineligible for athletics at the Magnet School for 180 days. Students who drop from the Magnet/CTA will become auto-matically ineligible for athletics at the Magnet School for 180 days. If a student chooses to return to his/her school of residence, he/she would be ineligible for the remainder of that school year and for 180 days in any sport in which he/she appeared on an NIAA roster during his/her attendance at the Magnet School.

7. Secondary Open Enrollment students who are selected to attend an Open Enrollment school are eligible to participate in athletics. Students who change schools will become automatically ineligible for the remainder of the current school year and for 180 school days in any sport his/her name appeared on an NIAA roster during his/her attendance at the Open Enrollment school.

8. Career Technical Academy/Charter School/Home-Schooled students are eligible to participate in athletics in the school that is located in the attendance zone of the residence of the parent or legal guardian

9. In addition, for students at Green Valley High School, students must have a Green Valley High School athletics packet completed and on file in the Green Valley High School athletic office.

Maintenance of Eligibility

1. Must maintain passing grades in all subjects during the current athletic season. 2. Must regularly attend school. Must be in school in order to participate in practice or games on any given day. 3. Must maintain positive citizenship. Students on RPC or suspension are not eligible to participate. Serious and/or chronic

behavior infractions may result in suspension of athletic participation for up to one year, at the discretion of the principal. 4. Must remain in the mandatory Random Urine Drug Testing Program while enrolled at Green Valley High School.

Additional specific eligibility guidelines are contained in Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association regulations (NAC 386.776—386.855) and Clark County School District regulation 5135.

Note: See Pg. 15 for NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements

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SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 

 HONORS CLASSES Honors classes are classified as accelerated courses designed for students who plan to apply to colleges or universities with admission requirements that are competitive. Each Honors course successfully completed (up to a total of 14 courses or 28 semesters) receives a weighted factor of .025 points added to the semester grade point average. Correspondence work, fifth-year academic work, and special approved programs, such as the Early Studies Program and credit by exam, will not be accept-ed for Honors credit. The Honors GPA will be based on an accumulation of course work for which the student receives high school credit. ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES (AP)  Advanced Placement courses are college-level courses taught as part of the high school curriculum. In the spring of each school year, a cumulative exam is administered for each AP course. AP exams are graded on a scale of 1 (minimum) to 5 (maximum). The cost for each exam is paid for by the student. University credit is generally granted for test scores of 3 and above. A score of 1 or 2, however, enhances the opportunity for scholarships and university admission. The AP program is administered by the College Board. Advanced Placement Tests are developed by the Educational Testing Service. Students enrolled in AP courses are expected to take the appropriate AP exams. In financial hardship, see counselor for payment op-tions.

DRIVER  EDUCATION Nevada Revised Statute #483 requires teenagers under the age of 18 to complete a driver education course before obtaining a driver license.

The bill requires everyone under age 18 to have 30 hours of classroom instruction and 50 hours of behind-the-wheel experience, which can be completed with a parent or guardian. Teenagers must be 15 1/2 years old to obtain a learner's permit from the Depart-ment of Motor Vehicles in order to practice driving.

Students may get their learner's permit before taking a driver education course but may not receive the actual driver license until both the course and the behind-the-wheel practice are completed.

Additionally, SB269 requires every student younger than 18 years old who applies for a Nevada driver’s license or learner’s permit to submit a “DMV-301”. The form must be signed by a school official verifying that the student has attended school at least 90 per-cent of the current semester. Students may have their driver’s licenses suspended if they receive three or more unapproved absences in a semester. The first offense will merit a 30-day suspension and the second offense a 60-day suspension.  CCSD GUIDANCE & COUNSELING WEBSITE The Guidance and Counseling Website is designed to provide students and parents with information on counseling services provided by the school district. It also serves as a support reference for preparing students for their future educational decisions. Information on diploma requirements, scholarship opportunities and post-secondary opportunities are just a few examples of what is available on the website. For details visit: http://ccsd.net/departments/guidance-counseling. For information regarding Green Valley High School visit www.greenvalleyhs.org. For guidance information click on Academics then click on Counselors’ Corner. NON‐DISCRIMINATION LANGUAGE The Clark County School District does not knowingly discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment, or employment, or participation in its pro-grams and activities and provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

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Art French Psychology Biology Human Geography Spanish Calculus Macroeconomics Statistics Chemistry Microeconomics U.S. Government Computer Science Music U.S. History English Language/Literature/Composition Physics World History

SUGGESTED CLASSES FOR 4‐YEAR INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE  PROGRAM  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                      

 

AP/IB courses receive a weighted factor of .050. Based upon a student’s AP test scores, he/she may earn as many as 18 semester hours of college/university credit. This represents a significant financial savings to the parents/guardians of the student. Areas in which AP courses are offered at Green Valley High School are listed below:  THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM (IB) The International Baccalaureate Program, recognized worldwide as a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum, enables highly-capable, highly-motivated students to receive rigorous pre-university training. IB courses on a student’s transcript are evaluated by universities as the most demanding pre-college curriculum that can appear on any transcript. The IB Diploma Program is a two-year, pre-university course of study, leading to six examinations in six different disciplines. The program officially begins in the student's junior year with a six-course requirement and continues with a minimum four-course requirement in the senior year. The students may take none, one, or two of their standard level exams at the end of the junior year. The remainder, or all six, are taken at the end of the senior year. Please visit http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/digital-tookit/brochures/parent-pack-faqs-about-the-dp.pdf for more.

Candidate Requirements:

Ninth Grade AP Human Geography English 9 Honors Biology Honors Geometry Honors Foreign Language 1 or 2 Honors (II if language taken in 8th grade) PE/Elective

Eleventh Grade AP Language and Composition U.S. History IB Science Honors and/or IB Foreign Language 3 Honors or 4 IB Precalculus H/or Math SL IB Optional IB 6th course Advanced Study-Science Lab IB/Theory of Knowledge

Tenth Grade English 10 Honors/Pre-AP Chemistry I Honors, Geoscience Honors, or Physics I Honors Algebra 2 Honors AP World History Foreign Language 2 or 3 Honors PE/Elective

Twelfth Grade Language A: Language and Literature IBAmerican Government IB Science IB (if needed) Math SL IB/AP Calculus AB/BC Foreign Language 4 IB or 5 (if needed) Optional IB 6th Course Advanced Study - Science Lab IB/Theory of Knowledge

1 Take six IB tests—three to four at the higher level and two to three at the standard level. The test areas include the following subjects: English History Science Foreign Language Math Elective

2 Complete 150 hours in the Theory of Knowledge class. 3 Complete 150 hours in Creativity, Activity, Services (CAS) activities over an 18 month period. 4 Complete and submit an extended essay of approximately 4,000 words over an 18 month period - this is an ana-

lytical research work.

Ninth and tenth-grade students interested in enrolling in the IB program should enroll in as many Pre-IB and/or Honors courses as possible. 

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 21st Century Course of Study

The Clark County School District believes that all students must be prepared for the following post-secondary opportunities: - University/Four-Year College - Community/Two-Year College - Trade/Technical School - Workforce

Areas of Study Units

English 4 Mathematics (includes Algebra 2) 4 Science (includes Biology) 3 World History or Geography (class of 2011) 1 U.S. History 1 U.S. Government 1 Health Education ½ Physical Education 2 Use of Computers ½ Electives ** 5½

TOTAL 22½

Opens doors to Post-Secondary Education and Workforce Opportunities Meets Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) University Admissions Preparation Grade Point Average (GPA) and Core Curriculum Requirements are:

3.00 GPA (weighted or weighted with Bonus Points) in the core curriculum Approved NSHE Core Curriculum (4 English, 3 Math—including Algebra II or higher, 3

Natural Science, 3 Social Science & History = 13 units) Prepares students for the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship GPA and Core Curriculum Requirements are:

3.25 cumulative GPA (weighted or weighted with Bonus Points), 21 ACT Composite score, or 990 combined (reading and math) SATand the core curriculum

Approved NSHE Core Curriculum (4 English, 4 Math—including Algebra 2, 3 Natural Sci-ence, 3 Social Science & history = 14 units)

Students may not take coursework after graduation to meet Millennium Eligibility

*Green Valley HS strongly encourages students taking AP Human Geography in their freshman year to continue the upper division 4-year Social Studies sequence by taking World History in their sopho-more year. **includes one Arts and Humanity or Career and Technical Education credit.

The Clark County School District expects all students to meet the requirements of the 21st Century Course of Study. In addition to the three years of mathematics and two years of science necessary to graduate with a high school standard diploma, students will be scheduled into a fourth year of mathematics, which will include Algebra 2, and a third year of science, which will include Biology. Although the graduation requirements for a standard diploma will not change, the school district expects its students to be competitive in higher education and the workforce, and to be prepared to take full advantage of what the world has to offer beyond high school.

The 21st Century Course of Study will provide the following for students:

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STANDARD DIPLOMA The following subjects are needed to meet graduation requirements:

Required/Elective Areas of Study Units

English* 4

Mathematics* * 3

Science 2

World History or Geography 1

U.S. History 1

U.S. Government 1

Health Education ½

Physical Education*** 2

Use of Computers**** ½

Electives 7½

TOTAL 22½

*English course units for the Class of 2017 and the Class of 2018 must include English 9 or English 1( 1.0 credit, semes-ter 1 and 2) and English 10 or English 2 ( 1.0 credit, semester 1 and 2). **Mathematics course units for the following cohort years: • Class of 2017 and Class of 2018- must include Algebra I or Principles of Algebra (1.0 credit, semester 1 and 2), and Geometry or Principles of Geometry, (1.0 credit, semester 1 and 2). • Class of 2019 and beyond- must include Algebra I or higher. *** A maximum of ONE credit may be earned for a P.E. 2 Waiver by participating in a school approved activity/athletic. ****Satisfactory completion of a semester of a computer literacy course offered in grades 6, 7, or 8 will meet the re-quirement for the use of computers. To receive a diploma from a Nevada high school, students in the Classes of 2017 and 2018 must participate in each of the End of Course Exams and pass the aligned courses, take the College and Career Readiness Assessment- ACT with Writing, in addition to meeting course requirements. Students in the Class of 2019 must receive a passing score on each of the End of Course Exams, take the College and Career Readiness Assessment- ACT with Writing and meet course requirements. Passing scores for the End of Course Exams will be determined by the Nevada State Board of Education. AB288 in the 2013 Legislature eliminated the Certificate of Attendance. Students must meet all of the graduation re-quirements to receive a diploma and participate in graduation ceremonies. Students receiving an adjusted diploma as prescribed by IEP requirements can also participate in graduation ceremonies.

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ADVANCED DIPLOMA The following subjects are needed to meet the Advanced Diploma graduation requirements:

Required/Elective Areas of Study Units

English* 4

Mathematics** 4 Science 3 World History or Geography 1 U. S. History 1 U. S. Government 1 Health Education ½ Physical Education*** 2 Use of Computers**** ½ Arts/Humanities or Career and Tech Ed Elective

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Electives 6

TOTAL (3.25 GPA without Bonus Pts.) 24

*English course units for the Class of 2017 and the Class of 2018 must include English 9 or English 1( 1.0 credit, semes-ter 1 and 2) and English 10 or English 2 ( 1.0 credit, semester 1 and 2). **Mathematics course units for the following cohort years: • Class of 2017 and Class of 2018- must include Algebra I or Principles of Algebra (1.0 credit, semester 1 and 2), and Geometry or Principles of Geometry, (1.0 credit, semester 1 and 2). • Class of 2019 and beyond- must include Algebra I or higher. *** A maximum of ONE credit may be earned for a P.E. 2 Waiver by participating in a school approved activity/athletic. ****Satisfactory completion of a semester of a computer literacy course offered in grades 6, 7, or 8 will meet the re-quirement for the use of computers. To receive a diploma from a Nevada high school, students in the Classes of 2017 and 2018 must participate in each of the End of Course Exams and pass the aligned courses, take the College and Career Readiness Assessment- ACT with Writing, in addition to meeting course requirements. Students in the Class of 2019 must receive a passing score on each of the End of Course Exams, take the College and Career Readiness Assessment- ACT with Writing and meet course requirements. Passing scores for the End of Course Exams will be determined by the Nevada State Board of Education. AB288 in the 2013 Legislature eliminated the Certificate of Attendance. Students must meet all of the graduation re-quirements to receive a diploma and participate in graduation ceremonies. Students receiving an adjusted diploma as prescribed by IEP requirements can also participate in graduation ceremonies.

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Required/Elective Areas of Study Advanced Diploma Units

Honors/AP/IB Units

English* 4 3 Mathematics** 4 2 Science 3 2 Social Studies (must earn all three credits) World History or Geography U.S. History U.S. Government

3 2

Physical Education*** 2 Health ½ Use of Computers**** ½ Arts/Humanities or Career Tech Ed Elective 1

Electives+ 6 3* TOTAL (3.25 GPA w/out Bonus Points,

and 3.85 GPA with Bonus Points.) 24 12

+Must include one Honors Foreign Language Course. First year foreign language classes will not receive Honors credit. Student must achieve a minimum 3.25 GPA without Bonus Points and a minimum 3.85 GPA with Bonus Points.

ADVANCED HONORS DIPLOMA

Students planning to apply to universities with competitive admission requirements may pursue the CCSD Advanced Honors Diplo-ma. The Advanced Honors Diploma requires additional rigorous coursework beyond those required for the Advanced Diploma. Stu-dents will be required to fulfill the 24.0 credit Advanced Diploma requirements (including 4-years of mathematics, 3-years of science and an additional Arts/Humanities or Career and Technical Education course) and must complete the Honors, International Baccalau-reate (IB), or Advanced Placement (AP) courses required of the Honors Course Program. Students must achieve a minimum of a 3.25 without Bonus Points GPA and 3.85 GPA with Bonus Points. GPA calculations are exact and not rounded to meet diploma require-ments.

The following subjects are needed to meet the Advanced Honors Diploma requirements:

*English course units for the Class of 2017 and the Class of 2018 must include English 9 or English 1( 1.0 credit, semester 1 and 2) and English 10 or English 2 ( 1.0 credit, semester 1 and 2). **Mathematics course units for the following cohort years: • Class of 2017 and Class of 2018- must include Algebra I or Principles of Algebra (1.0 credit, semester 1 and 2), and Geometry or Principles of Geometry, (1.0 credit, semester 1 and 2). • Class of 2019 and beyond- must include Algebra I or higher. *** A maximum of ONE credit may be earned for a P.E. 2 Waiver by participating in a school approved activity/athletic. ****Satisfactory completion of a semester of a computer literacy course offered in grades 6, 7, or 8 will meet the requirement for the use of computers. To receive a diploma from a Nevada high school, students in the Classes of 2017 and 2018 must participate in each of the End of Course Exams and pass the aligned courses, take the College and Career Readiness Assessment- ACT with Writing, in addition to meeting course requirements. Students in the Class of 2019 must receive a passing score on each of the End of Course Exams, take the College and Career Readiness Assessment- ACT with Writing and meet course requirements. Passing scores for the End of Course Exams will be determined by the Nevada State Board of Education. AB288 in the 2013 Legislature eliminated the Certificate of Attendance. Students must meet all of the graduation requirements to receive a diploma and participate in graduation ceremonies. Students receiving an adjusted diploma as prescribed by IEP require-ments can also participate in graduation ceremonies.

See next page for Honors with Bonus Points information.

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HONORS COURSES WITH BONUS POINTS 

Students will earn Bonus Points for successful completion of Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses will be added as follows:

Honors .025 Advanced Placement (AP) .050 International Baccalaureate (IB) .050

The GPA cap with Bonus Points for the honors program for students will be added as follows: The GPA cap with Bonus Points for the Honors Program is no more than twenty-eight semesters (14 clas-

ses) of Honors/AP/IB courses. Students will receive Bonus Points of .050 for four semesters (2 classes) of AP and/or IB courses and will

also receive Bonus Points of .025 for twenty-four semesters (12 classes) of Honors courses. Students who choose to enroll in only Honors level courses will receive Bonus Points of .025 points for

twenty-eight semesters (14 classes) of Honors courses. The highest possible GPA under this system is 4.80.

Advantages of the Honors Course Offerings

Most competitive colleges and universities consider not only students’ grades, but also their academic background evidenced by courses listed on the transcript, letters of recommendation from teachers and counselors, and SAT I or ACT scores.

Enrollment in the Honors Program will assist students in their preparation for college entrance exams. The GPA with Bonus Points is used when determining ranking in class.

Any student who meets the course pre‐requisite may enroll in Honors, AP, or IB courses. 

FOUR‐YEAR COURSE PLAN A four year Academic Plan will be created by all 9th grade students and updated each year thereafter in Infinite Campus. This plan sets forth specific educational goals that students intend to achieve before graduation. The Course Plan, which includes a four year high school Academic Program, will be used as a guide to mange the student’s educational development and course selection in alignment with an identified Academic Program. Revising the Course Plan annually will assist students in preparation for graduation and post-secondary goals.

The plan includes students and parents:

Working in consultation with a school counselor to develop the course plan Parent review and approval Reviewing the plan yearly and revising as needed

ARTS/HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT World History taken in the Clark County School District will fulfill the Arts/Humanities graduation requirement for a Standard Diploma. However, this class does not meet the Arts/Humanities requirement for some universities.

Ninth Grade Tenth Grade Eleventh Grade Twelfth Grade 1. English 1. English 1. English 1. English 2. PE 2. PE 2. U.S. History 2. U.S. Govt. 3. Math 3. Math 3. Math 3. Math 4. Science 4. Science 4. Science 4. Elective 5. Elective 5. World History 5. Elective 5. Elective 6. Elective 6. Elective 6. Elective 6. Elective

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE TO MEET MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.  THIS IS 

NOT A COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM SEQUENCE: 

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E. II) WAIVER CREDIT A maximum of ONE Physical Education II waiver credit may be earned toward graduation. Students may earn a PE II waiver if they participate in and complete one of the school-sponsored activities listed below: Team Managers are not eligible to receive this waiver; however, they may be eligible for Community Service credit.

Students may also earn P.E. Waiver credit by completing 120 hours of external course work under the direct supervision of a qualified instructor or coach who is a credentialed and/or licensed professional outside the school district. Use of external credit for the P.E. Waiver credit requires completion of the CCF-850: External Credit Application. The activity must be geared toward competition or performance-based and it is expected that the student will compete/perform in the activity. Membership in a gym does not meet the criterion. CONCURRENT CREDIT  OPTIONS Students may earn credits beyond the regular school day by enrolling in any of the approved concurrent programs. There is no limit to the number of concurrent credits a student may earn. See your counselor for more information on the following concurrent programs:

Adult Education - For specific information on this program, call 702.799.8650 x317 or visit http://schools.ccsd.net/aded/ for more information.

Sunset High Schools/Programs - Call 702.855.9775 for more information or visit http://ccsd.net/divisions/education-services-division/adult-education-horizon-sunset-high-schools.

Nevada Learning Academy—For specific information, including fees, call (702)855-8435 or visit http://nvlearningacademy.net/

Summer School - Students may earn credit during the summer. Classes are offered at various high schools during the summer. A fee is required, and students must provide their own transportation. Applications are available in the counsel-ing office in the spring. Additional information is available at http://ccsd.net/schools/summer-school/.

SPECIAL STUDENT SERVICES/INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS The goal of Green Valley High School is to follow Public Law 105-17 (IDEA-Individual Disability Education Act) by placing students in the “least restrictive environment.” An Individual Education Program Team, with parent involvement, works together to establish and maintain the most appropriate Individual Education Program (IEP) for each student. The student’s schedule is developed from the student’s area of need through the IEP process.

The Clark County School District and Green Valley High School offer two diploma options for special education students. The IEP Team, with parent involvement, selects the appropriate course of study leading to program completion, which will result in one of the following diploma options:

Option #1 – Regular high school diploma a. Upon completion of a minimum of twenty-two and a half (22 ½) units including the required areas of study. b. Upon successful completion of the Nevada Proficiency Examination with modifications in administration as needed.

Option #2 – An adjusted high school diploma (available to students in Special Education) a. Upon completion of a minimum of twenty-two and a half (22 ½) units in special programs and/or regular courses. The

Individual Education Program Team may elect to exempt the required areas of study and prescribe an appropriate curric-ulum.

b.  Student will be involved in taking all standardized testing which may include alternative assessments, Nevada Alternate Assessment (NAA). However, graduation will not be based upon passing the standardized tests. It will be based upon the requirements stated in the IEP. 

SWIMMING (V) TENNIS (V) TRACK (V) VOLLEYBALL (V/JV/B) WRESTLING (V/JV)

BASEBALL (V/JV) BASKETBALL (V/JV/B) BOWLING (V/B) CHEERLEADERING (V/JV/B) CROSS COUNTRY (V) FLAG FOOTBALL (V/JV/B)

FOOTBALL (V/JV/B) GOLF (V) MARCHING BAND/FLAGS/MASCOTS SOCCER (V/JV/B) SOFTBALL (V/JV)

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EXTERNAL CREDIT OPTIONS Students currently enrolled in a Clark County high school may earn a maximum of six external credits toward graduation. External cred-its are earned beyond the regular school day. No external credit will be granted without prior approval and completion of the appropriate application. See your counselor for prior approval and applications for the following External Credit options:

Community Service Credit - A maximum of one credit may be earned for students who complete 120 hours of volunteer service with an approved community agency. One-half credit may be earned for 60 hours of service; court-mandated hours do not count for Community Service credit.

Music Equivalent Credit - A maximum of one credit may be granted to students participating in a music program not offered by the Clark County School District. Credit granting is monitored by the CCSD Department of Fine Arts. Specific application forms must be submitted along with a fee. Call 799.8531 for more information. Enrichment Program Credit - Students may receive credit

for academically accelerated courses taken at accredited insti-tutions.

Educational Travel Credit - A maximum of one credit may be granted to students who keep a journal while traveling for 42 consecutive days or ½ credit for 21 consecutive days. Students must submit their completed journals for evaluation to determine credit.

Credit By Exam - Students may earn credit by earning a score of 70% or better on an examination for a course they have not taken previously or are not enrolled in currently. For a com-plete list of credit by exam course offerings and fees, see the AISHS website at http://registration.ccsdde.net. Credit by Exam cannot count toward Honors credit.

Dual Credit - High school credit can be earned for approved college or university courses not offered at the student’s school of enrollment. A three credit college/university course equals one-half unit of high school credit.

CTE COLLEGE CREDIT CTE College Credit provides an opportunity for secondary students who complete state-approved programs in career and technical educa-tion (CTE) to earn postsecondary credit at no cost to the student. CTE College Credit is articulated credit, the high school coursework aligns to postsecondary courses and the teacher of record is a high school CTE teacher.

To qualify for the CTE College Credit, students must: Earn a 3.0 grade point average in their CTE course sequence; Pass the state end-of-program technical content assessment; Pass the state Workplace Readiness assessment for employability skills.

Students who complete a CTE program of study according to the criteria are eligible to earn the CTE College Credit within three years of graduating from high school and upon admission to the postsecondary institution. The amount of credit is dependent upon the state standards for each high school CTE program and how the standards align to the college courses for a certificate or degree in a related career pathway.

DUAL CREDIT INFORMATION   Dual credit can be earned for college or university courses that are not currently offered at the student’s school of enrollment or during Clark County School District summer school. These courses may count for required or elective high school credit. A three (3) credit university course equals one-half (½) unit of Clark County School District credit.

The process by which dual credit may be received is as follows: Complete the External Credit application (CCF-850; available at the Counselors’ Office) for each ½ credit and have it signed by the

student, parent, counselor, and administrative designee. During the student/counselor pre-approval meeting, a determination is made of which high school course will be assigned the dual credit for the college level course.

The appropriate CSN application (see page 17) must be completed, and fee payments must be made. Upon completion of the course, the student must arrange for a copy of the transcript to be sent or delivered to the counselor who will

attach it to the CCF-850 form. The registrar will enter the grade and credit on the transcript.

Online Courses - Credits may be earned for courses complet-ed online from approved institutions. The cost of courses vary. Students must conform to the procedures set by the credit granting institution.

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GRADUATION 

 VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN  Valedictorian status is awarded to the student(s) earning the highest grade point average (with Bonus Points) in the graduating class. Salutatorian status is awarded to the student(s) earning the second highest grade point average (with Bonus Points) in the class. Candidates for the valedictorian/salutatorian designations will be identified at the end of the fall semester of their senior year. The final ranking will be based on any and all completed high school credit granting courses completed by the end of eight semesters, including those courses which receive Bonus Points.  

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE STATUS All IB candidates are required to complete studies in English, foreign language, social science, science, math, and an IB elective in the final two years of their high school career. They must successfully take six IB tests - three at the higher level and three at the standard level. They must write an extended essay, complete a class in the Theory of Knowledge, and engage in community ser-vice activities. Students interested in enrolling in the IB program should enroll in as many Honors/Pre-AP classes as possible in their ninth and tenth grade years.  

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ADVANCED DIPLOMA The Advanced Diploma requires additional credits beyond the Standard Diploma options. Students who elect to earn an Advanced Diploma will be required to earn one additional science credit, one additional math credit, and one additional social studies, or arts and humanities credit in the 24 required credits and have achieved a minimum unweighted cumulative grade point average of 3.25. For students pursuing the Advanced Diploma, World History will satisfy either the student’s third social studies credit or the stu-dent’s arts and humanities credit, but not both. Please contact your child’s counselor with questions regarding graduation require-ments and/or diploma options.  

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ADVANCED HONORS DIPLOMA Students may earn an Advanced Honors Diploma by satisfying Advanced Diploma requirements (including 4-years of mathemat-ics, 3-years of science and an additional Arts/Humanities or Career and Technical Education course) and must complete the Hon-ors, International Baccalaureate (IB), or Advance Placement (AP) courses required of the Honors Course Program. Students must achieve a minimum of a 3.25 unweighted GPA and 3.85 weighted GPA. GREEN VALLEY SCHOLARS CERTIFICATE  This special certificate is awarded by Green Valley High School to students who meet the following criteria:

1. Satisfy high school graduation requirements. 2. Complete a minimum eight credits of Honors, Pre-IB, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate classes. 3. Maintain a 3.25 weighted grade point average through the third quarter of their senior year.

 

GRADUATION CEREMONY RECOGNITION 

Graduation attire Female graduates will wear green gowns; male graduates will wear blue gowns. All graduates receiving a Clark County School District Advanced Honors Diploma will wear white gowns. All graduates receiving International Baccalaureate Recognition will wear black gowns.

Special Recognition

Green Valley High School High Honors (3.8 or above GPA w/Bonus Points) graduates will wear a gold cord. Green Valley High School Honors (3.5—3.799 GPA w/Bonus Points) graduates will wear a white cord. International Baccalaureate, Clark County School District Advanced Diploma, and Advanced Honors Diplo-

ma recipients will wear special medallions and be seated in front of the graduating class. Valedictorian/Salutatorians will receive special “Honors Medallions.”

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POST GRADUATION PLANNING 

 MILITARY INFORMATION Counselors can advise students on military careers and scholarship availability; military recruiters are also available to help students make decisions, write contracts, determine eligibility, and guarantee job training. ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Bat-tery) is available for interested students. This test helps define abilities and aptitude for future careers.  

APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related instruction in which workers learn the practical and theoretical as-pects of a highly skilled occupation. The Department of Labor provides a list of contacts to help you locate apprenticeship opportuni-ties in your area. Visit www.dol.gov for more information.  

COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM INFORMATION Community colleges, sometimes called junior colleges, offer two-year programs which lead to an Associate of Arts degree and/or a Certificate of Achievement. A high school diploma or its equivalent is recommended for admission.  

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Minimum graduation requirements may not necessarily qualify students for admission to the college of their choice. For information concerning specific admission requirements, students may consult school counselors, reference materials located in the library, and college and university directories and/or college catalogs located in the Green Valley High School College and Career Center.  

COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM The Green Valley High School counseling staff strongly recommends the following as a minimum college preparatory program:

4 credits in English to include English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12; or higher level courses 4 credits in math to include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2 3 credits of lab science to include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics 3 credits in social studies to include World History, U.S. History, and U.S. Government 2 to 3 credits in the same foreign language Computer Literacy

COLLEGE READINESS ASSESSMENTS All Clark County School District students will take the PSAT at no cost (pending final budget allocations) during the sophomore year to provide data that will assist in determining the student’s potential success in Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Taking the PSAT in the sophomore year also prepares the student for the SAT. The PSAT taken as a junior (at the cost of the student) is used to identify National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalists.

All Juniors will take the ACT with Writing exam in the Spring. The College and Career Readiness Assessment (ACT) is a require-ment for gradation for the Class of 2015 and beyond. Juniors will take the ACT in spring of their junior year at no cost. It is recom-mended that students take the ACT and/or SAT in the spring of their junior year, as most four-year colleges/universities require either test for admission. In addition, some colleges/universities require a minimum score on the SAT and/or ACT to determine place-ment in freshman English and math courses. Finally, some universities determine scholarship eligibility on the ACT and/or SAT re-sults. Note: It may be necessary to retake the ACT and/or SAT to increase the student’s score. This may enable a student to avoid place-ment in a remedial math and/or English college course. Remedial courses at Nevada State colleges/universities provide no college credit and are not paid for by the Millennium Scholarship program.

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COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID There are four basic types of financial aid available to help defray the costs of college education.

1. Scholarships are monetary awards the student earns and does not have to repay. The student’s high school course selec-tion (including AP and Honors courses), grade point average, financial need, and college entrance examination scores (ACT, SAT) weigh heavily in determining recipients.

2. Grants are monetary awards based solely on need. Need is determined from information on the family financial aid form. Grants need not be repaid.

3. Work study is employment on or near campus on a part-time basis. Often the university or college makes an effort to place the student in a job related to his/her major.

4. Student loans are low-interest monies granted on the basis of need. A loan must be repaid. This is a very general outline on financial aid. For information on specific scholarships or programs, please contact a school counselor. Green Valley High School hosts a financial aid presentation each year for students and parents/guardians. It is recommended that par-ents complete the online FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov. beginning on January 1 of each year.  

GOVERNOR GUINN MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The State of Nevada’s Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program provides financial support to Nevada’s high school graduates who plan to attend an eligible Nevada community college, state college, or university. You may receive up to a maximum award of $10,000 for undergraduate coursework during the six years following your high school graduation. There is no application form to complete. If you meet all Millennium Scholarship requirements upon high school graduation, the district will submit your name in mid July to the Office of the State Treasurer. You will receive an award notification early August. Policy guidelines and requirements for eligibility can be obtained by calling 1.888.477.2667 or at www.nevadatreasurer.gov. Please note that this information is subject to any changes in state law, policies adopted by the NSHE Board of Regents, availability of funding, and any related matters hereto.

NCAA INITIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In order to participate in collegiate athletics, students must register with the NCAA at www.eligibilitycenter.org. This

should be initiated in the student’s junior year. NCAA Division I and Division II require 16 core courses. See chart below. NCAA Division 1 will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh semester (must be a combination of

English, math, social studies, and natural or physical science that meet the distribution requirements below). These 10 courses become “locked in” at the start of the seventh semester and cannot be retaken for grade improvement.

Division 1 core GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.300. The Division 1 ACT/SAT minimum score is determined by the core GPA on the Division 1 sliding scale. Division 2 requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or ACT sum score of 68 and a core GPA of 2.0. Beginning August 1, 2018, Division II core GPA to be eligi-ble for competition is 2.200. Be sure to look at your high school’s List of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Cen-ter’s website (www.eligibilitycenter.org). Only courses that appear on your school’s List of NCAA Courses will be used in the calculation of the core GPA.

Beginning August 1, 2016, it will be possible for a Division 1 college-bound student-athlete to still receive athletics aid and the ability to practice with the team if he or she fails to meet the 10 course requirement, but would not be able to compete.

Required Courses* Division 1 Division 2

English 4 3 Mathematics (Alg 1 or higher) 3 2 Science (minimum 1 lab science) 2 2 Additional In Above 1 3 Social Studies 2 2 Additional Core Courses** 4 4

*Remedial, special education, compensatory or related courses do not qualify for initial eligibility. **From any core area, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy.

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FUTURE PLANNING

Whatever your plans after graduation—going to work, going into a training program, or going to college—a carefully planned high school program will increase the probability of success in reaching your goals. Before selecting your classes for next year, take time to consider your plans for the future. The information on the following pages matches course offerings with corresponding career possibilities.

GRADUATE PROFILE As you travel through the stages of your life, important decisions must be made about the direction you want your life to take and about the destina-tions you want to reach. The Graduate Profile is about how you use your time in school to prepare for your life after graduation. As you think about your future, there are three critical questions you must ask: 1. Where am I right now? - What are my skills and interests? What are my strengths and weaknesses? What have I learned? 2. Where do I want to go? - Get a job right after graduation? Serve in the military? Go to a trade/training/technical school? 3. How do I get there? - Ask questions. Talk to parents, family, teachers, counselors, employers, people who have already been through this pro-

cess. Do research—read, listen, observe. Take an interest inventory. Make a plan. Set goals. Make decisions in high school that will make it easier for you to get where you want to go. Choosing your classes during the next four years comprises one of the most important of these deci-sions. Where will they lead you? Will they give you the background you need for the next step in your plan? Possibilities for the future are exciting and constantly changing. Do not get left behind; be ready for the many opportunities that lie ahead.

CAREER CLUSTERS

Career clusters are groups of occupations which share common interests and traits. The six career clusters listed on the following pages can be in-vestigated in-depth by using the Nevada Career Information System (CIS). Refer to the CIS Handbook for more information, visit your Career Cen-ter, see your career education teacher and/or your counselor.

ARTS & HUMANITIES

COURSES CAREERS

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT COURSES CAREERS

Algebra 1 Art 1 Band Ceramics 1 & 2 Chorus/Glee Club Composition & Literature AP Dance 1 & 2 Design Crafts Drawing and Painting 1 English Language & Comp AP English 9-12 Fashion Apparel & Textiles Foreign Language 1-4 Forensics 1 & 2 Geometry Geopolitical Economics Housing & Interior Design

Humanities Journalism 1 & 2 Business Software Applications Madrigals Music Appreciation Music Theory Orchestra Photography Publications 1 & 2 Speech Studio Art AP Technical Theater Telecommunications Theatre U.S. History World History

Actor/Actress Architect Archivist/Curator Artist/Sculptor Camera Operator Cartoonist Choreographer/Dancer Columnist Composer/Singer Costume Designer Displayer, Merchandise Dramatist Editor Fashion Merchandiser Film/Video Maker Floral Designer/Arranger

Foreign Language Interpreter Graphic Artist Interior Decorator/Designer Literary Critic Magician Model Musician Orchestra/Band Conductor Photographer Producer Public Relations Specialist Radio/Television Broadcaster Reporter/Correspondent Set Designer/Stage Technician Tailor/Seamstress Writer/Author

Accounting 1 & 2 Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Algebra 2/Trigonometry H Business Office Management Business Software Applications Computer Science Desktop Publishing Diversified Occupations English Language & Comp AP English 9-12 Entrepreneurship

Foreign Language 1-4 Geometry Geopolitical Economics Marketing Education Precalculus H/IB Principles of Business/Marketing Speech Statistics AP Telecommunications Trigonometry/Precalculus H Work Experience

Accountant Actuary Administrator Appraiser Auditor Bank Manager/Teller Bookkeeper Budget Analyst Buyer Cashier Chief Executive Officer Claims Adjuster/Examiner Computer Systems Desk Clerk Geopolitical Economist Financial Analyst/Manager Foreign Exchange Broker Insurance Agent/Broker

International Financier Banker Loan Officer Management Analyst Market Research Analyst Office Clerk Payroll Clerk Personnel Officer Public Relations Official Real Estate Agent Receptionist Reservation Ticket Agent Sales Worker/Manager Secretary Stenographer Stock Broker Tax Accountant Travel Agent Underwriter Union Manager

HEALTH SERVICES

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COURSES CAREERS

Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Algebra 2/Trigonometry H Biology 1& 2 Business Software Applications Chemistry 1 & 2 Child Development 1 English 9-12 English Language & Composition AP Foods 1 and 2 Geometry Health Education

Health Occupations— Medical Specialties Life Science Psychology 1 & 2 Physics 1 Precalculus H/I Psychology 1 & 2 Sociology Statistics AP Trigonometry/Precalculus H Zoology

Athletic Trainer Child Care Giver Chiropractor Coroner Dental Hygienist Dental Lab Technician Dentist Dietician/Nutritionist EEG/EKG Technician Emergency Medical Technician Health Technician Hospice Worker Hospital Administrator Medical Secretary

Medical Technician Nurse Optician Optometrist Pharmacist Physical Therapist Physician Professional Athlete Psychiatrist/Psychologist Radiologist Respiratory Therapist Sociologist Speech Pathologist/Audiologist Veterinarian

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES COURSES CAREERS Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Algebra 2/Trigonometry H Business Software Applications Child Development 1 Contemporary Problems Crime & Justice Culinary Arts Economics English Language & Composition-AP English 9-12 Foods 1 & 2 Foreign Language 1-4 Forensics 1 & 2

Geometry Geopolitical Economics Hotel Operations 1 & 2 Human Geography Independent Living Keyboarding Psychology 1 & 2 Sociology Speech 1 & 2 Statistics AP Telecommunications US Government US History World History

Attorney Baker Barber Bartender Chef/Cook Child Care Worker Clergy Coach Corrections Officer Cosmetologist Counselor Custodian FBI Agent Firefighter Flight Attendant Food Server

Funeral Director International Affairs International Lawyer Law Enforcement Officer Librarian Paralegal Parole/Probation Officer Political Scientist Postal Worker Psychologist Recreation Worker Restaurant/Hotel Worker Social Worker Sociologist Speech Therapist Teacher

NATURAL RESOURCES COURSES CAREERS Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Algebra 2/Trigonometry H Applied Biology/Chemistry 1 Biology 1 & 2 Business Software Applications Calculus AP/IB Chemistry 1 & 2 Earth Science English 9-12

English Language & Composition-AP Foreign Language 1-4 Geometry Marine Science Precalculus HStatistics AP Telecommunications Trigonometry/Precalculus H Zoology

Agricultural Engineer Animal Caretaker Apiculturist Aquatic Biologist Astronomer Biologist Botanist Commercial Fisherman Dairy Technician Farmer/Rancher Fish & Game Warden Floral Designer Forester Gardener Geologist Global Biologist

Global Ecologist Logger Meteorologist Miner Oceanographer Paleontologist Park Ranger Pest Controller Pollution Control Engineer Seismologist Soil Conservationist Tree Surgeon Water Pollution Control Water Treatment Supervisor Wildlife Technician

Algebra 1 & 2 Algebra 2/Trigonometry H Applied Algebra Architecture Biology 1 & 2 Business Software Applications Calculus APCarpentry 1 & 2 Chemistry 1 & 2 Carpentry Technology 1 Computer Science 1-3 Diesel Technology 1 Diesel Mechanics 1 & 2 Drafting 1 & 2 Earth Science Electronics 1 & 2

English 9-12 English Language & Composition AP Framing Carpentry Furniture & Cabinet Making 1&2 Geometry Horticulture Technology Landscape Technology Mathematics Applications Physics 1 & 2 Precalculus HStatistics AP Technology 1 Telecommunications Trigonometry/Precalculus H Welding

Airconditioning Technician Aircraft Worker Air Traffic Controller Airline Pilot Architecture Automotive Mechanic Carpenter Chemical Engineer Civil Engineer Computer Technician Computer Analyst/Programmer Construction Worker Drafter Electrical Engineer Electrician Electronics Technician Floor/Carpet Installer Highway Maintenance Worker Industrial Engineer Iron Worker

Jeweler Laboratory Technician Landscape Architect Locksmith Mechanic Mechanical Engineer Metal Worker Painter Petroleum Engineer Petroleum Worker Plumber/Pipefitter Printing Press Operator Roofer Scientist Sheet Metal Worker Surveyor Systems Analyst Telephone Installer/Repairer TV/Stereo/VCR Repairer Welder

TECHNOLOGY & INDUSTRY COURSES CAREERS

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Code of Honor Nevada Department of Education

There is a clear expectation that all students will perform academic tasks with honor and integrity, with the support of parents, staff, faculty, administration, and the community. The learning process requires students to think, process, or-ganize and create their own ideas. Throughout this process, students gain knowledge, self-respect, and ownership in the work that they do. These qualities provide a solid foundation for life skills, impacting people positively throughout their lives. Cheating and plagiarism violate the fundamental learning process and compromise personal integrity and one’s honor. Students demonstrate academic honesty and integrity by not cheating, plagiarizing or using information unethi-cally in any way.

What is cheating?

Cheating or academic dishonesty can take many forms, but always involves the improper taking of information from and/or giving of information to another student, individual, or other source. Examples of cheating can include, but are not limited to:

Taking or copying answers on an examination or any other assignment from another student or other source

Giving answers on an examination or any other assignment to another stu-dent

Copying assignments that are turned in as original work Collaborating on exams, assignments, papers, and/or projects without specif-

ic teacher permission Allowing others to do the research or writing for an assigned paper Using unauthorized electronic devices Falsifying data or lab results, including changing grades electronically

What is plagiarism?

Plagiarism is a common form of cheating or academic dishonesty in the school setting. It is representing another person’s works or ideas as your own without giving credit to the proper source and submitting it for any purpose. Examples of plagiarism can include, but are not limited to:

Submitting someone else’s work, such as published sources in part or whole, as your own without giving credit to the source

Turning in purchased papers or papers from the internet written by someone else

Representing another person’s artistic or scholarly works such as musical compositions, computer programs, photographs, drawings, or paintings as your own

Helping others plagiarize by giving them your work

All stakeholders have a responsibility in maintaining academic honesty. Educators must provide the tools and teach the concepts that afford students the knowledge to understand the characteristics of cheating and plagiarism. Parents must support their students in making good decisions relative completing coursework assignments and taking exams. Stu-dents must produce work that is theirs alone, recognizing the importance of thinking for themselves and learning inde-pendently, when that is the nature of the assignment. Adhering to the Code of Honor for the purposes of academic hon-esty promotes an essential skill that goes beyond the school environment. Honesty and integrity are useful and valuable traits impacting one’s life. Questions or concerns regarding the consequences associated with a violation of the Code of Honor may be directed towards your child’s school administration and/or the school district.

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The following pages list all of the courses which may be offered at Green Valley High School for 2016-2017 school year. The courses are listed by department. When selecting courses for registration, be certain to read all course descriptions carefully. Also, make sure that any

prerequisites required for a given course have been met.

GREEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE OFFERINGS 2016-2017

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Like French or Spanish, art is a language that can be learned and understood. Like science, art is based on a natural order and relation-ship of elements. Like mathematics, art possesses certain principles that are logical, time-proven, and constant guidelines to pictorial organization. Like social studies, art promotes an awareness and understanding of people and cultures. All art courses will fulfill the Arts/Humanities requirement for graduation.

COURSES GRADES COURSES GRADES Art 1 9-12 Studio Art AP - Drawing 11-12 Ceramics 1 10-12 Studio Art AP - 2D 11-12 Drawing 1 10-12 Studio Art AP - 3D 11-12 Painting 1 10-12 Adv Study—Art 11-12 Ceramics 2 11-12

ART 1 This one-year course provides opportunities for students to engage in and appreciate a variety of visual arts. All assignments are based on the art elements and principles as they apply to design and composition. It offers a good art foundation and helps develop techniques and skills which make creative expression possible. Art fee $20 per year. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12

CERAMICS 2 This course refines skills introduced in Ceramics 1. Art fee $25 per year. Prerequisite: Grades 11 and 12; completion of Ceramics 1

CERAMICS 1 This course acquaints students with clay, glazes, and processes of preparing and finishing ceramic pieces. Art fee $25 per year. Prerequisite: Grades 10 through 12; completion of Art 1

DRAWING 1 This course introduces drawing and emphasizes the development of skills, creativity, composition, proportion, and perspec-tive. Drawings include still life, portrait, landscape, design, and creative assignments. A variety of media (pencil, pen, ink, pastels and charcoal) are utilized. Art fee $25 per year. Prerequisite: Grades 10 through 12; completion of Art 1

PAINTING 1 This course introduces painting and emphasizes the development of technique, creativity, composition, and basic painting knowledge. Students will use watercolors, tempera and acrylic paints for still life, portraits, landscapes, op art, design, and creative assignments. Art fee $25 per year. Prerequisite: Grades 10 through 12; completion of Art 1

Art Department

ART ADVANCED STUDIES The course requires students to develop a cohesive body of work based upon an intensive exploration of thematic content, materials and techniques. Working under the guidance of a faculty mentor, the students develop an independent and personal body of work. Students are expected to do much of their work independently and develop objective criticism about their work. Students admitted to this program must also bear the additional expense of upgraded supplies. Art fee $15 per semes-ter. Prerequisite: Grades 11 and 12; minimum of two art classes in grades 10 and 11; admission by portfolio and teacher rec-ommendation

STUDIO ART AP - Drawing This course for the highly-motivated student covers the requirements of the AP Drawing program. A good art background is essential to this course and a strong emphasis in drawing is required. Students admitted to this program must also bear the additional cost of color slides and the AP portfolio. It is expected students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. Art fee $25 per semester. Prerequisite: Grades 11 and 12; minimum of two art classes in grades 10 and 11; admission by portfolio and teacher recom-mendation

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STUDIO ART AP - 2D This course for the highly-motivated student covers the requirements of the AP 2-D Design program. A good art background is essential to this course and a strong emphasis in painting is preferred. Students admitted to this program must also bear the additional cost of color slides and the AP portfolio. It is expected students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. Art fee $25 per semester. Prerequisite: Grades 11 and 12; minimum of two art classes in grades 10 and 11; admission by portfolio and teacher recom-mendation

STUDIO ART AP - 3D This course for the highly-motivated student covers the requirements of the AP 2-D Design program. A good art background is essential to this course and a strong emphasis in sculpture and ceramics is preferred. Students admitted to this program must also bear the additional cost of color slides and the AP Portfolio. It is expected students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship Art fee $25 per semester. Prerequisite: Grades 11 and 12; minimum of two art classes in grades 10 and 11; admission by portfolio and teacher recom-mendation

Career and Technical Educa on

L e v e l 1 L e v e l 2 L e v e l 3 L e v e l 4

Administration Services

Business Software

Applications Office Management 1 Office Management 2 Advanced Studies

Entrepreneurship Principles of Business and Marketing

Entrepreneurship 1 Entrepreneurship 2 Advanced Studies

High School of Business

Leadership (s1) Wealth Mgmt. (s2)

Prin of Business(s1) Business Economics(s2)

Prin of Marketing (s1) Prin of Finance (s2)

Prin of Mgmt. (s1) Business Strategies (s2)

Photography Photography 1 Photography 2 Photography 3 Advanced Studies

Digital Video & Broadcast

Production Video Production 1 Video Production 2 Video Production 3 Advanced Studies

Furniture & Cabinetmaking

Furniture & Cabinetmaking 1

Furniture & Cabinetmaking 2

Furniture & Cabinetmaking 3

Advanced Studies

Culinary Arts Culinary Arts 1 Culinary Arts 2 Culinary Arts 3 Advanced Studies

P r o g r a m s o f S t u d y

HSB - LEADERSHIP Leadership doesn’t come naturally to most of us. Fortunately, we can learn leadership skills (or improve them if you’re a natural). In this course you will build the leadership skills you need to excel in college and career. You will discuss contemporary leadership and teamwork literature, complete a team-based project, and put your leadership skills into action at school, at home, and in the communi-ty. There is a course fee of $25. Participation in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is an expectation of our High School of Business™ Program. High School of Business™, 9th grade, Semester 1 Prerequisite: 9th Grade Only

High School of Business Courses

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HSB - WEALTH MANAGEMENT Learn how to take charge of your money to build wealth. In this course, you’ll gain the smarts you’ll need to make major purchases—such as a car or a house, along with ways to protect your money, such as insurance and investing. And true to the High School of Business™ program, this course isn’t just about sitting and listening. You’ll do hands-on projects. Participation in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is an expectation of our High School of Business™ Program. High School of Business™, 9th grade, Semester 2 Prerequisite: 9th Grade Only, HSB – Leadership

HSB - PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS What do your favorite rock group’s tour schedule, the logo on a coffee mug, and the Wall Street Journal have in common? The an-swer is: Business. It’s everywhere. Principles of Business will open your eyes to the world of business. During the course you will be introduced to some of the major areas of business administration (marketing, management, and finance) through fun, real world pro-jects. There is a course fee of $25. Participation in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is an expectation of our High School of Business™ Program. High School of Business™, 10th grade, Semester 1 Prerequisite: HSB – Wealth Management

HSB - PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE Can you imagine a company president who doesn’t understand finances? Learning how companies manage their money is important in any business career. In this course, you will face issues that concern financial markets and institutions. This includes how compa-nies get money for improvements (a new building, a Super Bowl advertisement), make money (sales of products, investments), and keep track of money (understanding financial reports, making smart and ethical decisions). The projects in this High School of Busi-ness™ course provide hands-on experience in this important area of business administration. Participation in Future Business Lead-ers of America (FBLA) is an expectation of our High School of Business™ Program. High School of Business™, 11th grade, Semester 2 Prerequisite: HSB – Principles of Marketing

HSB - BUSINESS STRATEGIES Here’s where it all comes together. In this course you will run your own business. Using the smarts you gained in previous High School of Business™ courses, you’ll start by writing a real business plan. Then you’ll put that plan to action by opening and operating a business. You will tackle problems real business professionals face, such as interviewing, hiring and supervising staff, keeping fi-nancial records, evaluating results, and much more. Along the way you’ll find out how the areas of a company (marketing, finance, management, etc.) work together. Participation in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is an expectation of our High School of Business™ Program. High School of Business™, 12th grade, Semester 2 Prerequisite: HSB – Principles of Management

HSB - PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING Why would Volkswagen choose an e-mail campaign over a television commercial? How does Nike determine its pricing strategy? Through projects and problem solving you will get inside marketers’ heads and find out what makes them tick. Projects in the course will challenge you to analyze the business world around you, work through key marketing decisions such as pricing and product im-age, and use your knowledge to develop a marketing strategy. There is a course fee of $25. Participation in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is an expectation of our High School of Business™ Program. High School of Business™, 11th grade, Semester 1 Prerequisite: HSB – Business Economics

HSB - BUSINESS ECONOMICS Ever thought about the choices that the Three Little Pigs made from an economic perspective? In Business Economics, you will con-sider how decisions (such as work vs. play or sticks vs. straw) affect businesses and individuals in the short and long term. You will also conduct research and examine business problems as you learn about microeconomic, macroeconomic and international economic concepts. Participation in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is an expectation of our High School of Business™ Program. High School of Business™, 10th grade, Semester 2 Prerequisite: HSB – Principles of Business

HSB - PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Get an up-close look at managing. You’ll learn first-hand how to manage projects and people—and how to do it ethically and legally. This course includes individual and group work as you conquer problems in the different areas of management, such as human re-sources management, risk management, project management, and knowledge management. There is a course fee of $25. Participa-tion in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is an expectation of our High School of Business™ Program. High School of Business™, 12th grade, Semester 1 Prerequisite: HSB – Principles of Finance

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Business and Marketing Education Business and Marketing Education spans three career clusters: Business Management and Administration, Finance, and Marketing. The standards and programs of study follow industry validated national standards and program recommendations from MBA research and Cur-riculum Center, a consortium of states supporting Business and Marketing education. Students have opportuni-ties to prepare for industry certifications, postsecondary education and the workplace.

BUSINESS SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS This course is for entry-level students in Administrative Services. This course prepares students for jobs in an office or business set-ting with an emphasis in either office management or accounting functions. Students will gain knowledge and proficiency of ad-vanced web functions, word-processing applications, spreadsheet applications, presentation applications and database applications as they are used in a business environment. Student will understand and abide by policies for technology. Students completing this course will earn either one-half computer credit and one-half elective credit or one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: None

ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1 This course is a continuation of the Entrepreneurship program. Students will gain knowledge in the nature and scope of entrepre-neurship, the impact of entrepreneurship on market economies, marketing functions and economic concepts related to entrepre-neurship. Personal traits and behaviors of a successful entrepreneur are also examined. The appropriate use of technology and in-dustry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course. Students will understand the purpose and process of creating a business plan and the steps required to obtain financial backing of an entrepreneurial venture. Students completing this course will earn one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: Principles of Business & Marketing

FINANCIAL LITERACY This one-semester course is designed to help students develop money management skills. Emphasis will be placed on information that will help students make informed financial decisions. Students will explore topics such as: careers, taxes, budgeting, bank ac-counts, investing, and smart credit usage. The course will also focus on current events, and how they affect everyday life. This course will enable students to become knowledgeable consumers, savers, and investors. It will fulfill one-half elective credit required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: None

INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER CONCEPTS This one-semester course is designed to acquaint students with the proper techniques for personal use of the computer. Emphasis is placed on the mastery of the keyboard and the development of touch keyboarding with speed and accuracy. Students will also learn the basic principles of keyboarding, word processing, multimedia, spreadsheet, and database applications. It is designed specifically for students interested in meeting the computer competency requirement for graduation. Introductory Computer Concepts will fulfill either one-half computer credit or one-half elective credit required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: None

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ADVANCED STUDIES This course is offered to students who have achieved all content standards in the Entrepreneurship program whose desire is to pursue advanced study through investigation and in-depth research. Students are expected to work independently or in a team and consult with their supervising teacher for guidance. Students will receive management training as they assume administrative responsibilities in the operation of Gator Gear. The supervising teacher will give directions, monitor, and evaluate the students’ area of concentration. Coursework may include various work-based learning experiences such as internships and job shadowing, involvement in a school-base enterprise, and/or portfolio development. This course may be repeated for additional instruction and credit. Students completing this course will earn an elective credit towards the graduation requirement. Prerequisite: Entrepreneurship 2

ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2 (BEST, INC.) This course is a continuation of the Entrepreneurship program. Students will expand their knowledge of the nature and scope of entrepreneurship, the impact of entrepreneurship on market economies, marketing functions and economic concepts related to entrepreneurship. Business plan development is the key tool by which students will learn concepts as they manage and operate Gator Gear – The Spirit Store on campus. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared to enter a business administration program at the college level. Students completing this course will earn one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: Entrepreneurship 1

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OFFICE MANAGEMENT 1 This course is a continuation of the Administrative Services program. Students will learn occupational skills in accounting such as recording business transactions, posting journal and ledger entries, and preparing financial statements. Students will be introduced to standard accounting software and expand their knowledge of standard office software. Additionally, an introduction to laws related to business practices, organizational structures and interpersonal office skills will be covered. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course. Students completing this course will earn a required graduation elective credit. Prerequisite: Business Software Applications

Family and Consumer Sciences The Vision of Family and Consumer Sciences is to empower individuals and families across their life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse, global society - uniquely focusing on families, work, and their interrelationship.

OFFICE MANAGEMENT ADVANCED STUDIES This course is offered to students who have achieved all content standards in the Administrative Services program whose desire is to pursue advanced study through investigation and in-depth research. Students are expected to work independently or in a team and consult with their supervising teacher for guidance. The supervising teacher will give directions, monitor, and evaluate the students’ topic of study. Coursework may include various work-based learning experiences such as internships and job shadowing, involvement in a school-based enterprise, completion of a capstone project, and/or portfolio development. This course may be repeated for addi-tional instruction and credit. Students completing this course will earn a required graduation elective credit.. Prerequisite: Office Management 2

PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS & MARKETING This course is an entry-level course in the Entrepreneurship program that develops student understanding and skill in areas such as business law, communications, customer relations, economics, information management, marketing, and operations. It is a project-based learning environment wherein students receive hands-on training as it relates to business development, marketing strategies, packaging and presentation techniques, product development, resume development, and job interview skills. Students acquire knowledge of fundamental business and marketing activities, factors affecting business, develop verbal and written communications skill, and participate in career exploration and planning. Students completing this course will earn a required graduation elective credit. Prerequisite: None

CULINARY ARTS 1 This one-year course provides students with an introduction to the principles, chemistry, and techniques of food preparation. The classroom is patterned after industry with emphasis on the standards of food service occupations. ProStart™ curricula is an integral part of this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness, including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. This course may be eligible for college credit from CSN. Lab fee $40 per year. Prerequisite: None

CULINARY ARTS 2 This one-year course provides students who have successfully completed Culinary Arts I with advanced practical training in areas of food preparation, equipment technology, merchandising, and service. Students gain experience in catering, banquet functions, and a la carte operations. ProStart™ curricula is an integral part of this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. This course may be eligible for college credit from CSN. Lab fee $40 per year. Prerequisite: Culinary Arts 1

CULINARY ARTS 3 This one-year course provides students who have successfully completed Culinary Arts II with the principles and techniques of food preparation. Students acquire advanced skills in food handling, food and nutritional science, equipment technology, cooking methods, kitchen safety, sanitation procedures, and employability skills. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness, including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. This course may be eligible for col-lege credit from CSN. Lab fee $40 per year. Prerequisite: Culinary Arts 2

OFFICE MANAGEMENT 2 This course is a continuation of the Administrative Services program and prepares students for work in an office or business environ-ment. Students will learn and apply advanced skills in office technology and software commonly used in today’s work environment. This course also includes the understanding of employment law and supervision. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course. Upon successful completion of this program, students will have acquired entry-level skills for employment in this field. Students completing this course will earn a required graduation elective credit. Prerequisite: Office Management 1

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CULINARY ARTS ADVANCED STUDIES This course is offered to students who have achieved all content standards in a program whose desire is to pursue advanced study through investigation and in-depth research. Students are expected to work independently or in a team and consult with their supervis-ing teacher for guidance. The supervising teacher will give directions, monitor, and evaluate the students’ topic of study. Coursework may include various work-based learning experiences such as internships and job shadowing, involvement in a school-based enter-prise, completion of a capstone project, and/or portfolio development. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation, and may be repeated for additional instruction and credit. This course may be eligible for college credit from CSN. Lab fee $40 per year. Prerequisite: Culinary Arts 3

Skilled and Technical Sciences Skilled and Technical Science programs prepare students for ca-reers in skilled occupations, as well as postsecondary educational opportunities. Skilled and Technical Science pro-grams utilize state standards based upon recognized industry standards to ensure students are well prepared for their transition into their chosen career field.

FURNITURE & CABINETMAKING 1 This one-year course examines the tools and machines used in the construction and woodworking industries, including the software and hardware components of computer numerical-controlled (CNC) equipment. Students learn industry specific skills through project-based activities. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. Lab fee $30 per year. Prerequisite: None

FURNITURE & CABINETMAKING 2 This one-year course is designed for the student who has successfully completed Furniture and Cabinetmaking 1. Students create fur-niture and/or cabinets in the woodworking laboratory. Students model safety procedures, machine operation, and industrial applica-tions. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. Lab fee $30 per year. Prerequisite: Furniture & Cabinetmaking 1

FURNITURE & CABINETMAKING 3 This one-year course is designed for the student who has successfully completed Furniture and Cabinetmaking 2. Laboratory activities include advanced processes using tools and equipment currently being used by the industry including software and hardware compo-nents of computer numerical-controlled (CNC) equipment. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness in-cluding appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. Lab fee $30 per year. Prerequisite: Furniture & Cabinetmaking 1 & 2

FURNITURE & CABINETMAKING ADVANCED STUDIES This one-year course provides students who have achieved all content standards in Furniture and Cabinetmaking an advanced study through investigation and in-depth research. The student collaborates with the supervising teacher to design and implement the topic of study. Coursework may include various work-based learning experiences such as internships and job shadowing, involvement in a school-based enterprise, completion of a capstone project, and/or portfolio development. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of tech-nology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation and may be repeated. Lab fee $30 per year. Prerequisite: Furniture & Cabinetmaking 1, 2 & 3

Information & Media Technologies Department Information and Media Tech-nologies covers both computer system technologies and visual digital media. A variety of programs are offered to meet today’s demand for digital communication and the systems that support it.

EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE This one-year course provides students with introductory skills and knowledge in designing and implementing software. Students explore the use of personas and user stories, wireframes, storyboards, and charts. Areas of emphasis include the elements of program-ming languages, logic, algorithms, abstraction, and the use of resources. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills required .5 computer credit and .5 elective credit, or one elective credit. Prerequisite: None

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PHOTOGRAPHY 1 This one-year course is designed to instruct students in the fundamentals of black-and-white still photography and/or digital photog-raphy as it deals with seeing photographically, operating cameras, processing film, printing black-and-white film, and/or utilizing digi-tal photography. This course will fulfill one Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation. There is a course fee of $40 per year. Prerequisite: None

PHOTOGRAPHY 3 This one-year course in photography is designed for the vocationally-bound student and presents advanced principles of black-and-white film photography, digital photography, and digital imaging. This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for gradu-ation. There is a course fee of $40 per year. Prerequisite: Photography 2

PHOTOGRAPHY 2 This one-year course in photography is designed for the vocationally-bound student and presents advanced principles of black-and-white and color photography, studio photography and lighting, portfolio development, and digital imaging. This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for graduation. There is a course fee of $40per year. Prerequisite: Photography 1

PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED STUDIES This one-year course provides students who have achieved all content standards in Photography an advanced study through investiga-tion and in-depth research. The student collaborates with the supervising teacher to design and implement the topic of study. Course-work may include various work-based learning experiences such as internships and job shadowing, involvement in a school-based enterprise, completion of a capstone project, and/or portfolio development. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation and may be repeated. There is a course fee of $40 per year. Prerequisite: Photography 3

VIDEO PRODUCTION 1 This one-year course introduces students to video production. Emphasis is on script writing, video recording, editing, converging media, and publication. Project-based learning, collaboration, and portfolio development are essential elements of this class. Instruc-tional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness, including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. Lab fee $40 per year. Prerequisite: None

VIDEO PRODUCTION 2 This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed Video Production I. Students increase skill with the elements of video production technology. Emphasis is on script writing, video recording and editing, and publication of news and entertainment through video. Instructional practices incorporate the integration of diversity awareness, including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. Lab fee $40 per year. Prerequisite: Video Production 1

VIDEO PRODUCTION 3 This one-year course is designed to allow students who have completed Video Production II to advance their knowledge and skills in media production. Emphasis is on the development of various media and video productions for a variety of audiences. Project-based learning, collaboration, and project management are essential elements of this course. Instructional practices incorporate the integra-tion of diversity awareness, including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. Lab fee $40 per year. Prerequisite: Video Production 1 and 2

WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 1 This one-year course is designed to provide students with the basic principles of web-page development using industry accepted appli-cations and coding techniques. Students design, execute, update, and modify websites. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of tech-nology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills required .5 computer credit and .5 elective credit, or one elective credit. Prerequisite: None

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The Green Valley High School English Program offers students a wide variety of courses designed to meet their needs in a changing world. Since fluent language communication is essential in today’s society, all courses emphasize the language areas of vocabulary and spelling. English classes include the writing of research papers and the analysis of literature. Content is specialized according to title.

COURSES GRADES COURSES GRADES English 9 9 ¤ Journalism 2 10-12 English 9 Honors 9 ¤ Speech and Debate 2 & 3 10-12 ∞ Speech and Debate 9-12 English 11 11 ∞ Journalism Foundations 9-11 English 11 Honors 11

¤ Publications 2 9-12 AP English Literature and Composition 12 English 10 10 English 12 12 English 10 Honors 10 English 12 Honors 12English 10 (Pre-AP) Honors 10 Language A: Lang. & Lit. IB 12

¤ Public Speaking and Argumentation 9-12 AP English Language and Composition 11-12

¤ Does not provide English credit ∞ Fulfills third or fourth year of English credit for CCSD graduation; however, not accepted by most colleges as English credit

English Department

AP LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Eng-lish Literature and Composition examination. This college-level curriculum engages students in the careful reading and critical analy-sis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style and themes, as well as smaller-scale elements such as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Instructional practices incor-porate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appro-priate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school gradu-ation. It is expected students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. Prerequisite: Grade 12; completion of at least 2 credits in Honors or AP English; teacher recommendation

AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Eng-lish Language and Composition examination. This college-level curriculum engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts and skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects, as well as the way gen-re conventions and the resources of language contribute to the effectiveness of writing. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation. It is expected students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. Prerequisite: Grade 11 & 12; “B” average in English 10 Honors or Pre-AP or English 11 H; teacher recommendation

VIDEO PRODUCTION ADVANCED STUDIES This one-year course provides students who have achieved all content standards in Video Production an advanced study through in-vestigation and in-depth research. The student collaborates with the supervising teacher to design and implement the topic of study. Coursework may include various work-based learning experiences, such as internships and job shadowing, involvement in a school-based enterprise, completion of a capstone project, and/or portfolio development. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness, including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technol-ogy is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation and may be repeated. Lab fee $40 per year. Prerequisite: Video Production 1, 2, and 3

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ENGLISH 9 HONORS This one-year course (Foundations in Composition, Language, and the Elements of Text) provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Common Core State Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. This course is designed to build on knowledge and skills acquired in earlier grades but in more sophisticated ways such as mastering the language, grammar, structure, and rhetoric of text; completing more complex writing assignments; reading and analyzing a range of literary and informational discourse, both clas-sic and contemporary; delivering more extensive oral presentations; and participating in a variety of conversations and collaborations with peers. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their im-portant contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course ful-fills one of the English credits required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: Grade 9

ENGLISH 9 This one-year course (Foundations in Composition and the Elements of Text) provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Common Core State Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course is de-signed to build on knowledge and skills acquired in earlier grades but in more sophisticated ways such as mastering the language, structure, and rhetoric of text; completing more complex writing assignments; reading and analyzing a range of literary and informa-tional discourse, both classic and contemporary; delivering more extensive oral presentations; and participating in a variety of conver-sations and collaborations with peers. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: Grade 9

ENGLISH 10 HONORS This one-year course (Composition and Themes in Global Text) provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Common Core State Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. This course focuses on traditional (e.g., argument, persuasion, ex-pository), technical, and creative modes of composition. Through the study of themes found universally in global text, both literary and informational, instruction emphasizes the critical analysis of text and writers’ historical, philosophical, cultural, and ethical per-spectives. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their im-portant contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course ful-fills one of the English credits required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: Grade 10; completion of English 9 Honors; teacher recommendation

ENGLISH 10 This one-year course (Composition and Themes in Global Text) provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Common Core State Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course focuses on traditional (e.g., argument, persuasion, expository), technical, and creative modes of composition. Through the study of themes found universally in global text, both literary and informational, instruction emphasizes not only critical analysis of text, but also writers’ historical, phil-osophical, cultural, and ethical perspectives. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including apprecia-tion of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: Grade 10

ADVANCED STUDY ENGLISH This one-semester course provides students with extended experiences in English in conjunction with, or beyond, honors-level English courses. To be eligible for this course, students must be concurrently enrolled in an Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), or Internation-al Baccalaureate (IB) course or have successfully completed both AP English Language and Composition and AP English Literature and Composition. Students are expected to work independently as they pursue in-depth reading, analysis of text(s), and research of concepts and/or language particular to their fields of interest. Advanced Study English may be taken only with the approval of the school curriculum administrator and a supervising English teacher. Students are required to submit to the coordinator and/or commit-tee of interested or qualified persons a written report or an oral presentation of the study. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness, including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of tech-nology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one half of an English credit required for high school graduation and is repeatable. Prerequisite: Grade 11; “B” average in English 10 Honors or Pre-AP; teacher recommendation

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ENGLISH 12 This one-year course (Post-Secondary Composition and Universal Themes in Text) provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Common Core State Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. Instruction focuses on refining the skills required for post-secondary success. The writing focus in this course includes analysis, synthesis, and argumen-tation as they relate to workplace and real-world situations. A framework structured around universal themes that connect people across cultures and time anchors texts to real-life reading, writing, and speaking and listening opportunities likely to be experienced beyond high school. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: Grade 12

ENGLISH 11 This one-year course (Composition and Themes in American Text) provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identi-fied by the Common Core State Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course requires expository, analytical, and argumentative writing assignments that are based on readings representing a wide variety of prose styles and genres. The course is also structured around multicultural themes and perspectives found in literary, non-fiction, and expository texts by American authors to encourage students to think conceptually about the American past, present, and future as well as about the ethnic and cultural diversity of the American experience. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including ap-preciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: Grade 11; teacher recommendation

ENGLISH 11 HONORS This one-year course (Composition and Themes in American Text) provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identi-fied by the Common Core State Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course is designated as hon-ors level by the accelerated pacing and depth of content. This course requires expository, analytical, and argumentative writing assign-ments that are based on readings representing a wide variety of prose styles and genres. The course is structured around multicultural themes and perspectives found in literary, non-fiction, and expository texts by American authors to encourage students to think con-ceptually about the American past, present, and future as well as about the ethnic and cultural diversity of the American experience. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contri-butions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: Grade 11; English 10 Honors; teacher recommendation

ENGLISH 10 PRE-AP HONORS This one-year course (Advanced Composition, Language, and Themes in American Text) provides instruction in the English Lan-guage Arts strands identified by the Common Core State Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course is designated as honors by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. This rigorous honors course requires ex-pository, analytical, and argumentative writing assignments that are based on readings representing a wide variety of American prose styles and genres. The course is also structured chronologically based on the genres and movements of American literature. Students are expected to think conceptually about the American past, present, and future as well as about the ethnic and cultural diversity of the American experience. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: Grade 10; English 9 Honors; teacher recommendation

ENGLISH 12 HONORS This one-year course (Post-Secondary Composition and Universal Themes in Text) provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Common Core State Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course is desig-nated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. The writing focus in this course includes analysis, synthesis, and argumentation as they relate to post-secondary education and/or careers. Instruction focuses on refining the skills re-quired for post-secondary success. A framework structured around universal themes that connect people across cultures and time an-chors texts to real-life reading, writing, and speaking and listening opportunities likely to be experienced beyond high school. Instruc-tional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: Grade 12; English 11 Honors; teacher recommendation

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JOURNALISM FOUNDATIONS This course offers students a chance to investigate the world of news reporting, print media, and graphic design, including both news-paper and yearbook. Students will learn about the jobs of reporters, editors, photographers and graphic designers. Students will apply professional techniques in investigation, interviews, research projects, photo journalism, copy writing, editing, designing page layouts, and desktop publishing. Students will create their own mini editions of a newspaper and/or yearbook and may be asked to assist in production of the school newspaper or yearbook. Students are eligible to move into either Journalism II or Publications II after suc-cessful completion of this course. Students should take this elective concurrently with another English class. This course fulfills one elective credit required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 11; “C” average in previous English class

JOURNALISM 2 Journalism II, a continuation of Journalism 1, offers a more in-depth look at mass communication and newspaper production. Stu-dents further develop investigative and analytical reporting skills as they focus on gaining depth in their writing. They also explore advanced techniques in newspaper layout and design, using computers. Students apply their skills and knowledge in the production of the school newspaper, The InvestiGator. They are also given the opportunity to write stories for local community newspapers. Stu-dents sell advertisements as a tool to produce the newspaper as well. Does not count for English credit. Prerequisite: Grades 10 through 12; “B” average in previous English class; journalism instructor recommendation

SPEECH AND DEBATE 2 This course is a continuation of Speech and Debate. Extending the theory and practice of speech & debate, students develop a more professional level of competition. Outside class work is required. Students continue to compete in speech & debate tournaments. Lab fee $50 per year. Does not count for English credit. Prerequisite: Grades 10 through 12; Speech & Debate instructor recommendation

SPEECH AND DEBATE 1 This one-year course provides an opportunity to study and apply speech techniques to formal debate and individual speaking situa-tions. Students will apply debate principles and speech techniques at the tournament level. Instructional practices incorporate integra-tion of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. Lab fee $50 per year. Prerequisite: Grades 9-12; recommendation of Speech & Debate teacher; and recommendation from the English or Speech teacher L

LANGUAGE A: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE IBThis course is designed for seniors who have successfully completed English 9 Honors, English 10 Pre-AP, and Language and Com-position AP. Representative masterpieces of world literary works are thoroughly analyzed and interpreted. This course will assist in preparing students for the IB exam. Prerequisite: Grade 12; successful completion of English 9 and 10 Pre-AP; Language and Composition AP

SPEECH AND DEBATE 3 This one-year course is an extension of Speech & Debate 2 in which students will have formal training through the presentation, listen-ing, and evaluation of speaking situations. Students will continue to compete in speech & debate tournaments. Lab fee $50 per year. Does not count for English credit. Prerequisite: Grades 10 through 12; Speech & Debate instructor recommendation

PUBLICATIONS 2 This is the staff of the school’s 288-page full-color yearbook, Legacy. This course is designed to teach students the basics of creating a yearbook using the latest computer technology. Instruction includes design, layout, copy and caption writing, basic photography, business management, leadership skills, organizational methods, and advertising. Students produce Green Valley High School’s year-book. Students should expect to spend additional time outside of the classroom to create the yearbook. Students should take this elec-tive concurrently with another English class. This course fulfills one elective credit required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12; completion of Journalism 1 with a "C" or better; and/or teacher recommendation; interested stu-dents should apply in person in room 813

PUBLIC SPEAKING AND ARGUMENTATION This one-year course emphasizes the development of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and argumentation skills. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their contributions to society. The class will learn to keep abreast of current events and issues relevant to their lives, and students will utilize this information to develop their speaking and argumentation skills. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. This course does not fulfill one of the English credits required for high school graduation. This class does not compete in speech and de-bate tournaments. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12

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The study of foreign language adds a dimension of enrichment that should be an academic experience. Since languages and cultures are not independent of themselves, studying a foreign language facilitates understanding of people and nations. Moreover, language study helps students view their own language and culture from new perspectives. It is recommended that students take no less than three uninterrupted years of the same language. The Advanced Placement and the International Baccalaureate courses at the fourth-year level allow students to focus on the Advanced Placement and the International Baccalaureate exams.

COURSES GRADES COURSES GRADES Chinese 1/French 1/Spanish 1 9-12 Spanish 3 Honors 10-12 Chinese 2 9-12 Spanish 3 Pre-AP 10-12 French 2 Honors 9-12 Chinese Lang AP/French Lang AP/Spanish Lang AP 10-12 Spanish 2 Honors 9-12 Advanced Spanish Literacy Honors 10-12 Intermediate Spanish Literacy Honors 9-12 Spanish 4 Honors 11-12 Chinese 3 Honors 10-12 Chinese 4 IB, French 4 IB, Spanish 4 IB 11-12 French 3 Honors 10-12

CHINESE I, FRENCH I, SPANISH I These courses of study emphasize grammar and will require time outside of class for study. They introduce the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing which establish a firm basis for further study. Primary emphasis is on pronunciation and understanding the spoken word; therefore, oral participation is essential. These courses acquaint the student with the customs and geography of the countries where the languages are spoken. Lab fee $10 per year. Prerequisite: Grades 9-12

CHINESE 2 HONORS/FRENCH 2 HONORS/SPANISH 2 HONORS These second-year courses continue the development of the four skills introduced in the first year: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Structures and vocabulary are expanded to improve oral communication in real-life situations. Oral participation in these classes is essential. They promote further understanding and appreciation of cultures and customs. Lab fee $10 per year. Prerequisite: Grades 9-12; grade "C" or better French I/Spanish I/Chinese 1

CHINESE 3 HONORS/FRENCH 3 HONORS/SPANISH 3 HONORS These courses further develop the ability to communicate in the target language. Emphasis is on speaking, grammar, and writing. Reading for understanding is required through the offerings of short stories and passages. Conversation is in the target language. Lab fee $10 per year. Prerequisite: Grades 10-12; grade "B" or better in Chinese 2 Honors/French 2 Honors/Spanish 2 Honors AND teacher recommen-dation

Foreign Languages Department

SPANISH 3 PRE-AP HONORS This third-year course is exclusively for the Spanish student committed to taking the Spanish Language and Culture course and exam the following year or the student already enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Program. It goes beyond the Spanish III Honors curriculum challenging students in advanced grammar, vocabulary, essay writing, and memorized oral presentations. Speaking exclu-sively in Spanish will increase as the year progresses. Students are taught at an accelerated pace. Lab fee $10 per year. Prerequisite: Grades 10-12; grade "A" in Spanish 2 AND teacher recommendation

ADVANCED SPANISH LITERACY HONORS (Previously SPANISH 3 HONORS FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS)

This third year course provides native Spanish speakers with further opportunity to perfect their proficiency in Spanish through speak-ing, reading, and writing. An emphasis is placed specifically on writing, spelling, and vocabulary expansion to attain literacy. Gram-mar is another main focus of this course. It promotes further understanding and appreciation of the varied Hispanic cultures. This class is conducted in Spanish by the instructor AND the students. Lab fee $10 per year. Prerequisite: Grades 10-12; grade "C" or better in Spanish 2 Honors for Spanish Speakers AND teacher recommendation

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH LITERACY HONORS (Previously SPANISH II HONORS FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS) This course provides native Spanish speakers with the opportunity to increase their proficiency in Spanish through speaking, reading, and writing. Its main focus is literacy with an emphasis on reading, spelling, and vocabulary development. It promotes further under-standing and appreciation of the varied Hispanic cultures. The class is conducted in Spanish. Lab fee $10 per year. Prerequisite: Grades 9-12; Spanish native language speakers AND teacher recommendation

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CHINESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE AP/FRENCH LANGUAGE & CULTURE AP/SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE AP These college courses require more sophisticated vocabulary grammatical structures, and cultural aspects particular to the target lan-guage. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities are designed to accelerate student achievement toward fluency. They re-quire extensive study and preparation. They prepare students for the AP exam. It is expected students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. Conversation is in the target language. Lab fee $10 per year. Prerequisite: Grades 11-12; grade "B" or better in French 3, German 3, Spanish 3 AND teacher recommendation

CHINESE 4 IB/FRENCH 4 IB/SPANISH 4 IB These college courses are part of a complete six course International Baccalaureate Program. They require extensive study and prepa-ration. The main emphasis is on reading, writing, and speaking about the topics specified on the IB Language exams. Conversation is exclusively in target language. Lab fee $10 per year. Prerequisite: Grades 11-12; grade "B" or better in Chinese 3, French 3, German 3, Spanish 3 AND teacher recommendation

ADVANCED STUDY - FRENCH 5/SPANISH 5 HONORS These courses promote further oral proficiency, and expand knowledge of specific information on the corresponding countries and their respective literature. Through independent projects, students present speeches, conduct class discussions, write essays and read and critique a novel/play. Conversation is exclusively in target lan-guage. Prerequisite: Grade 12; grade “B” or better in French 4, Spanish 4 Honors, AND teacher recommendation

Health & Physical Education Department

The Green Valley High School Physical Education Program offers students a wide variety of courses designed to meet their needs for good health and physical fitness in their present life, to develop an awareness for the necessity of a long-range program of physical activity, and to promote health and vitality. Individual, dual, and team activities are available in the required courses as well as in the elective classes. The goal of health education is to provide students with the knowledge to make intelligent choices on matters affect-ing their health.

COURSE GRADES Health Education (One Semester) 10 Physical Education 1 9 Physical Education 2 (Or exemption) 10 Lifetime Sports - Boys 11-12 Weight Training - Boys 11-12 Weight Training - Girls 11-12

HEALTH EDUCATION This one-semester course is designed to introduce students to the intricate relationships between the structural and physiological functions required for the mental, social and physical wellness of the individual. The course includes health awareness, body functions, nutrition, human development, use of community health resources, CPR/AED certification and first-aid techniques. Human sexuali-ty and sexually transmitted infectious disease education, within established guidelines will be an integral part of this course. The course will fulfill the one-half credit of HEALTH required for graduation. There will be a lab fee of $10 for the CPR/AED instruction. Prerequisite: Grade 10

SPANISH 4 H This fourth year course is designed for students who have successfully completed Spanish 3-H / Spanish 3–Pre-A.P. This class is also the bridge to continue with the A.P Spanish & Culture College course. This class is designated as honors level by the accelerat-ed instructional pacing and depth of content. The focus is communication in the target language, advance grammar, writing, and reading analysis. The class will be conducted 90% in the target language. Lab fee $10 per year. Prerequisite: Grades 11-12; grade "B" or better in Spanish 3 H or Spanish 3 Pre-AP AND teacher recommendation

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 This required course, primarily for ninth graders, is aimed at the development of the student through individual and team sports by helping the student to grow physically, mentally, and socially in accordance with social standards. A Green Valley High School P. E. uniform is required, and students are required to dress out in this uniform each day. Prerequisite: Grade 9

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 This required course, primarily for tenth graders, is aimed at the further development of the student through individual and team sports by helping the student grow physically, mentally, and socially in accordance with social standards. It is required unless a P. E. waiver is obtained (information concerning a physical education waiver is contained on Page 11 of this catalog). A Green Valley High School P. E. uniform is required, and students are required to dress out in this uniform each day. Prerequisite: Grades 10-12, Physical Education 1

Combination Locks for P.E. are available for a $5 per year rental fee. Personal locks are not al-lowed. All rented locks will be collected at the end of the school year. Students will be charged for lost P.E. locks. Locks can be purchased online at www.greenvalleyhs.org or at the school bank.

P.E. Uniforms GVHS Physical Education students will be re-quired to dress out in a standard uniform. This will promote comfort, safety, hygiene and disci-pline. GVHS Shirts $10.00 GVHS Mesh Shorts $10.00 Weight-training Uniform $25.00

Uniforms will be available for purchase online at www.greenvalleyhs.org or at the school bank.

Money orders must be made payable to Green Valley High School.

NO CHECKS ACCEPTED.

STRENGTH TRAINING AND CONDITIONING (BOYS) This course develops and improves body strength through programs specialized for each student and includes circuit training and aerobic exercise. Each student is tested each nine weeks on 10 areas of evaluation, including a mile run. It gives students knowledge in safety features, techniques, and varieties of workout programs. It does not meet physical education graduation requirements. A Green Valley High School P.E. uniform is required, and students are required to dress out in this uniform each day. Prerequisite: Grades 11-12, grade “C” or better in all semesters of Physical Education 1 and 2 or waiver, teacher recommenda-tion.

STRENGTH TRAINING AND CONDITIONING (GIRLS) This course develops and improves total body strength through programs individualized for each student. It includes students knowledge on safety features, techniques, varieties of workout programs, and aerobics. Overall fitness is emphasized, especial-ly cardiovascular, circuit training, and computerized weight training programs. It does not meet physical education graduation requirements. A Green Valley High School P. E. uniform is required, and students are required to dress out in this uniform each day. Prerequisite: Grade "C" or better in all semesters of Physical Education 1 and 2 or waiver, teacher recommendation

PLEASE NOTE: Lifetime Sports and Weight Training courses are de-signed as elective credits for 11th and 12th grade stu-dents. They may be taken in the 10th grade if students have received a waiver for Physical Education II, if there is space available, and if the permission of the instructor has been granted.

LIFETIME SPORTS AND RECREATION This course is activity-oriented and provides students with a comprehensive understanding of lifetime sports. Emphasis is on detailed skills and strategies. This class does not meet physical education graduation requirements. A Green Valley High School P. E. uniform is required, and students are required to dress out in this uniform each day. Prerequisite: Grades 11-12, Grade "C" or better in all semesters of Physical Education I and II or waiver, teacher recommen-dation

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Math Department Green Valley High School’s mathematics program provides the students with mathematical experiences which meet their special needs. The use of a variety of instructional formats (visualization tools, small groups, individual exploration, peer instruction, and whole class discussions) involve the student in reasoning, communicating, understanding, and applying mathematical concepts. The student will develop confidence in the ability to solve mathematical problems through problem-solving techniques. The use of calcu-lators and computer software will be an integral part of these courses.

ALGEBRA 1 This course is the study of patterns and structure within the real number system. Formulas, graphing, and formulating strategies for solving complex, real-world problems will be introduced. Problem solving with algebraic techniques is emphasized. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12; successful completion of Pre-Algebra

ALGEBRA 2 HONORS PRE-AP This course combines the subject matter of Algebra 2. It is for motivated math students planning to take other high level mathematics courses. It moves at a very accelerated pace. A graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: Grades 10 and 11; completion of Algebra 1 and Geometry Honors with teacher recommendation; Course challenges are discouraged

ALGEBRA 2 This course is for students completing two years of study in Algebra. Field properties of the real number system are studied. The study of functions include the following types: polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, absolute value, composite and inverse. Rela-tions (including conic sections, systems of equations, inequalities, sequences, and series), matrices and complex numbers are studied. The use of a graphing calculator is recommended. Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I and Geometry

COURSES GRADES COURSES GRADES

Pre-Algebra 9 Mathematics SL IB 11-12 Algebra 1 9-12 Pre-Calculus Honors/Pre-AP 11-12 Geometry 9-12 Calculus AP (BC Level) 12 Geometry Honors 9-10 College Preparatory Mathematics 12 Algebra 2 10-12 Mathematics Applications 12 Algebra 2 Honors Pre-AP 10-12 Math of Personal Finance 12 Calculus AP (AB Level) 11-12 Statistics AP 12

CALCULUS AP (BC Level) This college-level course is for students who have a thorough knowledge of pre-calculus and introductory calculus. Students should be well versed in the topics of elementary functions, trigonometry, analytic geometry, linear algebra, limits and basic differentiation and integration. This course includes a brief review of differentiation and integration, applications of differentiation and integration, sequence and series, and vectors. A graphing calculator is required. It is expected students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. Prerequisite: Grade 12; completion of IB standard level with a “B” or better, or Calculus AB only

CALCULUS AP (AB Level) This college-level course is for students who have a thorough knowledge of pre-calculus mathematics. Students should be well versed in the topics of elementary functions, trigonometry, and analytic geometry and acquainted with linear algebra and limits. It includes a brief view of these pre-calculus topics, a further study of limits, and the differentiation and integration of functions of a single varia-ble. It prepares the students to sit for the AP calculus AB examination. A graphing calculator is required for this course. It is ex-pected students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. Prerequisite: Grade 11 and 12; completion of Pre-calculus Honors with a "B" or better and with teacher recommendation

COLLEGE PREPARATORY MATHEMATICS This rigorous one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra 2. In preparation for college-level mathematics, the focus of this course is the study of advanced mathematical topics and their applications. Emphasis is on refining problem solving skills through modeling and project-based learning. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their contributions to society. The use of technology, including calculators or computer software, is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school grad-uation. This is a Senior Only course. Prerequisite: Grade 12; completion of Algebra 2

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GEOMETRY This course is a logical development of the deductive system of reasoning with point sets in a plane. Emphasis is on the development of logic and algebraic applications to geometry. Coordinate and transformation approaches are introduced. Real-world applications and computer-based explorations of 2-D and 3-D figures are explored. Formal proofs are introduced, and deductive arguments ex-pressed orally and in written paragraph form are developed. A ruler, protractor and compass are recommended. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12; successful completion of Algebra 1

GEOMETRY HONORS PRE-AP This course is for students taking advanced courses in mathematics. It presents plane geometry as a sustained system of deductive reasoning and extension to related concepts of solid geometry with emphasis placed on basic facts about lines, planes, solids, and spherical figures. Introduction of coordinate geometry, space geometry, and area theory is provided. It stresses deductive reasoning through formal proofs and other mechanisms. A ruler, protractor, scientific calculator and compass are recommended. Course chal-lenges are discouraged. Prerequisite: Grades 9 and 10; completion of Algebra 1; teacher recommendation

MATHEMATICS SL IB The course includes a review of IB topics covered in previous math courses, with extended study in the topic areas of analytic geome-try, trigonometry, complex numbers, probability and statistics, and vectors and their matrix representation. A graphing calculator is recommended. Only grades 11 and 12 are eligible for the IB exam. Prerequisite: Only grades 11 and 12 (no 10th); completion of Pre-Calculus Honors with "B" or better, or recommendation of Alg 2 H instructor

PRE-CALCULUS HONORS/PRE AP This course is for motivated, above-average students with strong backgrounds in mathematics. In addition to reviewing trigonometry, it includes the study of analytical geometry, vector spaces, matrix algebra, determinants, relations, functions, probability, limits, fun-damental calculus concepts and methods of proof. A graphing calculator is recommended. Prerequisite: Grades 11 and 12; completion of Algebra 2 with an “A” or Algebra 2 Honors with "C" or better; and teacher recom-mendation

STATISTICS AP This one year Advanced Placement course is ideal for students preparing for further study in almost all disciplines taught at colleges and universities. A large majority of majors and minors will require a statistics course. This course includes statistical graphing tech-niques, measures of center and variance, distributions, regression analysis, probability, significance testing, and experimental design. This course will prepare students for the AP Statistics Examination. College-bound seniors are strongly encouraged to take this course. Advanced students are encouraged to take both AP Statistics and AP Calculus. A graphing calculator is recommended. It is expected students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. Prerequisite: Grades 12, completion of PreCal or Alg 2 H with a “C” or better

PRE-ALGEBRA This course designed for freshman-level students provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete algebra and geometry coursework. This course builds on the concepts of number operations with integers, decimals, and rational numbers; word problems and reasoning skills; data analysis; probability; geometry; measurement; spatial sense; patterns; and beginning algebra. While the course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation, it does not meet the core requirements for the National collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) core requirements for uni-versity admission. Prerequisite: Grade 9

MATH OF PERSONAL FINANCE This course focuses on personal financial topics (e.g. banking, credit, housing, insurance, investment, taxes, etc.) and the mathematics relevant to them. The emphasis will be on refining problem-solving skills using project-based learning activities and academic inte-gration within the context of financial applications. The use of technology, including calculators and computers, is an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: Grade 12

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Performing Arts Department Green Valley High School prides itself in offering students a wide variety of performing arts courses. Creativity, originality, and skill development are all featured in a positive learning environment. Each course listed below fulfills one of the elective credits required for graduation and fulfills the Arts/Humanities credit.

Vocal Music

WOMEN’S CHOIR (Glee Club) This course is a women’s chorus open to those students who are interested in singing. Students learn music written for women’s voices. Students may participate in the 1 or 2 performances throughout the year. Emphasis is placed on basic musicianship and vocal skill. Prerequisite: None

CONCERT CHOIR (Chorus) This course is open to those students who are specifically interested in singing and performing. It involves the learning and perform-ing of a variety of choral music. Students are required to participate in concerts, festival and community performances throughout the year (including out-of-state travel). Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA to be eligible to perform. Prerequisite: Grades 10 through 12 (male & female) and 9th grade males, audition & permission of instructor

BELLA VOCE (WOMEN'S CHAMBER ENSEMBLE) (Chorus) This group is for students with above-average singing skills and musicianship as they perform difficult music written specifically for three and four part women's voices. This ensemble performs in numerous concerts and festivals. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA to be eligible to perform. Prerequisite: Audition and permission of instructor *All Bella Voce members are required to travel on all tour and performance trips.

FRESHMAN CONCERT BAND This course helps freshmen improve their basic skills and musical techniques. This group performs throughout the year at concerts and festivals. Participation in marching band is strongly encouraged. Students are required to participate in performances throughout the year. Prerequisite: All students must already have proficiency on a band instrument.

MADRIGALS This group is for students with above-average singing skills and musicianship as they perform a cappella music of the Renaissance Period. This ensemble performs in numerous concerts and festivals. Students must be enrolled in one other choir in order to be in Madrigals. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA to be eligible to perform. Prerequisite: Audition & permission of instructor *Students are required to be a member of Concert Choir or Bella Voce. All Madrigal singers are required to travel on all tour and performance trips.

Instrumental Music

JUNIOR VARSITY BAND/CONCERT BAND This course helps students continue to improve their basic skills and musical techniques. This group performs at various times throughout the year, including concerts and festivals. Students are required to participate in performances throughout the year. Prerequisite: All students are required to participate in marching band class and must be able to play an instrument.

VARSITY BAND/SYMPHONIC BAND This course is for the most advanced band students. Performances throughout the year include concerts, festivals, and community functions. Band travel is involved. Students are required to participate in performances throughout the year. Prerequisite: Students are required to participate in marching band class and are selected by audition.

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MARCHING BAND This course is a requirement for all band students enrolled in grades 10 through 12, and optional for 9th graders. This group is the performing group for half-times and parades throughout the year. This class meets during the first semester of the school year only. Band travel is involved. Students are required to participate in performances throughout the year. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

ADVANCED ORCHESTRA This course is designed for those students who have successfully completed Sinfonia Orchestra or who have already developed the skills required for Intermediate Orchestra. Further development of skills needed to become an independent string musician are em-phasized. This group will require extra rehearsals and will perform at various concerts and festivals throughout the year. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Orchestra or audition.

ORCHESTRA ENSEMBLE This course is for students at the advanced skill level of string performance and music ability. Advanced techniques and skill develop-ment will be emphasized. The group will require extra rehearsals and will perform at various concerts and festivals throughout the year. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite: Students are selected by audition

BEGINNING GUITAR This course is for students interested in learning the basic skills of music and guitar playing. It is intended for beginning students on-ly. Students enrolled in this course must provide their own acoustic guitar (no electric guitars) for practicing at home. Students will pay a lab fee (which includes materials and method book). Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

INTERMEDIATE GUITAR This course is for students who demonstrate all basic skills of guitar playing and musical knowledge. It is a continuation of Guitar I. Students enrolled in this class must provide their own guitars. Students will be required to pay a lab fee. Required performances in-clude concerts and festivals. Prerequisite: Instructor permission

INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA This course is designed for Orchestra students who are at the intermediate level of string performance and music ability. Further de-velopment of skills needed to become an independent string musician are emphasized. This group will require extra rehearsals and will perform at various concerts and festivals throughout the school year. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite: 2 - 3 years of middle school or private lessons.

CHAMBER MUSIC (Orchestra Winds/Percussion) This course is designed for students wishing to perform in small ensembles. Students will perform with the orchestra, participate in the CCSD solo and ensemble festival, and perform in a year-end recital. Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in an instrumental ensemble class.

COLOR GUARD The color guard is a part of the marching band and competes on its own during second semester. This class will concentrate on the fundamentals of movement and equipment use. All students enrolled in this class must participate in Marching Band. After school rehearsals and travel to competitions are required. Students are required to participate in performances throughout the year. Prerequisite: Audition only

JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1 & 2 This course provides the opportunity for students to perform jazz and modern pop literature. These groups perform at concerts and festivals throughout the year. Prerequisite: Audition and enrollment in an instrumental class

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AP MUSIC THEORY This course is designed to prepare students for the AP music theory exam. Students will gain an understanding of basic terminology, develop notational skills, compose and analyze music, and develop the ability to sight sing and do music dictation. It is expected that students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

Theatre/Drama ACTING UP (Advanced Study Performing Arts) This course is an advanced audition only acting ensemble designed to create a performance each semester in class. The ensemble members will act as a complete theatrical company performing not only as actors, but as technicians and costumers as well. Advanced study students are required to participate in travel and maintain a 2.0 GPA. A $20 lab fee is required. Prerequisite: Audition

FILM STUDIES In this course, students will study the development of the American film as an art form and a social phenomenon. This course surveys century genres, eras, trends, directors, studios, and moguls. Students will focus on class discussion and criticism of various films. Prerequisite: None

FASHION DESIGN This course is designed to familiarize students with many aspects of costume design history, construction and drawing. Class work focuses on developing hands-on clothing design and sewing skills. A lab fee of $20/semester is required. Prerequisite: None

FASHION DESIGN 2 Areas of emphasis for this course include advanced clothing construction, and costume design rendering. Specific topics include the historical role of costume, needs for special roles, clothing recycling or repair, sewing animals and foam construction, and fashion oc-cupations. A lab fee of $20/semester is required. Prerequisite: Completion of Fashion Design I1and teacher recommendation

MUSIC APPRECIATION This one-year course is designed to promote a positive attitude toward music. The ability to recognize specific forms, musical tech-niques, and historical styles is emphasized through listening. This course will fulfill either the one art/humanities credit required for graduation or one elective credit. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12

FILM STUDIES 2 This one-year course is designed as a continuation of Film Studies 1, allowing students to engage in more in-depth study of the devel-opment of the American film as an art form and a social phenomenon. This course continues to further survey the century genres, eras, trends, directors, studios, and influential people in the industry while also delving into journalistic evaluation and screenplay analysis. Students will focus on techniques, as they apply to the electronic and film media. Class work will focus on class discussion and criticism of various films. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill either the one arts/humanities credit or one of the elective credits required for graduation. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Film Studies 1, consent of instructor

FASHION DESIGN 3 This course is a continuation of skills involving advanced clothing design and construction. A lab fee of $20/semester is required. Prerequisite: Completion of Fashion Design 2 and teacher recommendation

Additional Music Study:

ADVANCED GUITAR This course is for students who have successfully completed Intermediate Guitar. Students prepare solo and ensemble music with an emphasis on musical independence and technical ability. Required performances include concerts and festivals. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Guitar and audition

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THEATRE 1 This course includes the study of basic theatre and dramatic activities. Emphasis is on acting techniques for development of poise and loss of stage fright, character analysis, history of theatre, and monologue/scene production. Lack of school attendance and daily participation will limit grade. This ensemble may be required to perform once or twice throughout the year. A $20 lab fee is required, as well as additional time spent outside of class. Prerequisite: None

THEATRE 2 This course is for students who have successfully completed Theatre 1 or who have participated in approved equivalent school or community theatre-oriented experiences. Students are required to participate in auditions and in-class performances that require out-of-class preparation. The emphasis of the class, however, is on preparation of audition materials and audition techniques. Lack of school attendance will limit grade and participation possibilities. A $20 lab fee is required, as well as additional time spent outside of class.

THEATRE 3 / THEATRE 4 This course is a continuation of Theatre 2/3. It concentrates on advanced acting techniques, acting theory, and directing. Students are required to participate in plays and performances that will require out-of-class preparation and travel. Lack of school attendance will limit grade and participation possibilities. A $20 lab fee is required, as well as additional time spent outside of class. Prerequisite: Audition, completion of Theatre 2/3, teacher recommendation

TECHNICAL THEATRE 1 This course includes the study of stage craft and technical theatre production technique. Students build scenery used in school produc-tions. Theory of scene design, lighting, scene painting, scenery construction, and play analysis are studied. Hours outside of class are required. Lack of school attendance and daily participation will limit grade and participation possibilities. A $20 lab fee is required. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor for students in Grades 9, 10, 11, 12; successfully pass safety test

TECHNICAL THEATRE 2 This course is a continuation of the study of Technical Theatre 1. Students assume leadership roles for the various school productions. Hours outside of class are required. Lack of school attendance will limit grade and participation possibilities. A $20 lab fee is re-quired. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Technical Theatre 1, teacher recommendation; successfully pass safety test

TECHNICAL THEATRE 3 This class will expand on skills learned in Technical Theatre 1 and 2 and introduce new skills with an emphasis in portfolio building. Various work and hours outside of class, and a lab fee of $20 are required Prerequisite: Passing grade in Tech Theatre 2, teacher recommendation; successfully pass safety test

MUSICAL THEATRE This course is for the student serious in furthering his/her knowledge and performance ability in musical theatre. This class will focus on stage presence, audition preparation and strong vocal/acting technique. Prerequisite: None

DANCE 1 This course develops an appreciation of dance as an art form. Dance techniques to be explored include jazz, musical theatre, ballet, and composition. This one year course provides movement experiences that explore and extend the artistic, affective, cognitive, and psychomotor potentials of the students. It fulfills a P.E. 1 or elective credit and can not be repeated for credit. Enrollment is limited. Students will be required to pay $25 plus a $5 lock fee for the required dance attire. There is a mandatory dance concert in May, and a mandatory Performing Arts lunch assembly in December, both require an additional costume fee. Prerequisite: Grades 9-12, grade "B" or better in all semesters of Physical Education

TECHNICAL THEATRE AS This course is designed to further stagecraft skills in several areas. Scenery, lighting, costumes, props, stage management, publicity, theatre business and sound will be explored. Students will be expected to work independently on advanced technical theatre projects and consult with their supervising teacher for guidance. Various work and hours outside of class, and a lab fee of $20 are required. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Tech Theatre 1; Portfolio/Interview Only; teacher recommendation; successfully pass safety test

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Science Department In an endeavor to prepare students for entry into colleges and universities or the work force, the science department recommends that students develop a course of study that includes a minimum of three years of science, including natural and physical sciences. For the college-bound student, this would include a course in biology, chemistry, and physics. Whatever the course chosen, all science courses at Green Valley High School are designed around a hands-on/minds-on approach. We believe that one can only learn sci-ence by doing science. A suggested laboratory fee will be charged in the following classes: Anatomy/Physiology and Zoology - $20.

COURSES GRADES COURSES GRADES Biology 9-12 Physics 11-12 Biology Honors Pre-AP 9-12 Physics Honors 11-12 Chemistry 10-12 Biology 2 IB/AP Biology 11-12 Chemistry Honors Pre-AP 10-12 Chemistry 2 IB/AP Chemistry 11-12

Geoscience Honors 10-12 Physics 2 IB/AP Physics 1 & 2: Algebra-based 11-12

Geoscience 10-12 Environmental Systems and Societies IB/AP Environmental Science 11-12

BIOLOGY This course is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. The topics covered include Structure and Function, Matter and Ener-gy in Organisms and Ecosystems, Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems, Inheritance and Variation of Traits, Natural Selection and Evolution, and Engineering Design. There is an emphasis on the scientific skills of experimentation, measurement, analysis and reporting. Biology is required for high school graduation. Prerequisites: Grades 9 through 12

DANCE 2 This course promotes higher level dance training. It develops and extends the artistic, affective, cognitive, and psychomotor potentials of the more serious and advanced dance student. The students are provided with opportunities to explore, create, organize, and evaluate a variety of dance forms. Dance techniques to be explored include modern, jazz, musical theatre, ballet, and composition. It fulfills a P.E. 2 credit or elective credit and can be repeated for credit. Enrollment is limited. Students will be required to pay $25 plus a $5 lock fee for the required dance attire. There is a mandatory dance concert in May, and a mandatory Performing Arts lunch assembly in De-cember, both require an additional costume fee. Prerequisite: Grades 10-12, grade "B" or better in all semesters of Dance 1, teacher recommendation and by audition

DANCE 2 - Dance Ensemble (Team) This is the dance performance class comprised of dance team and dance ensemble. All forms of dance are explored, as well as compo-sition and advanced choreography. The students will be provided with opportunities to work creatively in extracurricular activities: dance concert, basketball halftime show, assemblies, performing arts week, CCSD functions, and summer camp. This class fulfills an elective or P.E. 2 credit and may be repeated for credit. Students will be required to pay $25 plus a $5 lock fee for the required dance attire. There is a mandatory dance concert in May, and a mandatory Performing Arts lunch assembly in December, both require an additional costume fee. Prerequisite: Grades 9 - 12, grade "B" or better in all semesters of Dance 1, student admission is by audition only (Auditions are held in May)

The following courses are lab sciences that meet the requirements for high school graduation and the 21st Century Course of Study:

The following courses are lab sciences that fulfill elective credits required for high school graduation. These courses may meet entrance requirements as lab sciences for selected colleges and universities. To be sure, contact the specific college/university admissions office.

COURSES GRADES COURSES GRADES Extended Science Lab 11-12 Principles of Marine Science 11-12 Principles of Anatomy/Physiology Honors 11-12 Principles of Zoology Honors 11-12

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CHEMISTRY This course presents the basic concepts of chemistry and how they relate to the world around us and everyday situations. Topics cov-ered include atomic theory and structure, elements, compounds, mixtures, periodicity of the elements, bonding, formula writing, equa-tion balancing, energy changes in chemical equations, and the mole concept. Scientific skills of experimentation, measurement, and reporting are emphasized. A good understanding of solving algebraic equations is required. Prerequisite: Grades 10 through 12; completion of Geoscience, Biology or Biology Honors; Algebra 1 with "C's" or better

BIOLOGY 2 IB/AP Biology This course is the equivalent of a first-year college biology course for the advanced student in science. It is intended for the serious student who wishes to prepare for the AP or IB exams in Biology. IB students are expected to enroll in the early bird laboratory por-tion of this course. The emphases of the course are developing an understanding of biological concepts; recognizing science as a pro-cess rather than an accumulation of facts; personal experience in scientific inquiry; exploration of unifying themes that integrate the major topics of biology; and the application of biological knowledge and critical thinking to environmental and social concerns. Prerequisite: Grades 11 and 12; completion of Biology Honors and Chemistry with "B's" or better, or teacher recommendation

CHEMISTRY 2 IB/AP Chemistry This advanced chemistry course is designed as the equivalent of a rigorous first-year college chemistry course for the advanced stu-dent in science. It is intended for the serious student who wishes to prepare for the AP or IB Exams in Chemistry. IB students are expected to enroll in the early-bird laboratory portion of this course. Good writing, self-motivation, problem solving, and Algebra II skills are required. Topics of investigation include atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; chemical reactions including gas, acid base, and precipitation equilibrium; oxidation-reduction; chemical kinetics; nuclear chemistry; and organic chemistry. Con-current enrollment in Precalculus or Calculus is recommended. Prerequisite: Grades 11 and 12; completion of Chemistry Honors and Algebra 2 with "B's" or better; teacher recommendation.

EXTENDED SCIENCE LAB This course is the required second hour designated for the student enrolled in IB Biology or Chemistry who is planning to take the IB exam. This course will strengthen topics and options covered in the IB Science class with emphasis placed on laboratory experiences. It is a first semester course only and should be taken the same year as the IB Science course. This course is for elective credit only. Prerequisite: Grades 11 and 12; enrollment in IB Biology or Chemistry; teacher recommendation

CHEMISTRY HONORS/PRE-APThis course is a rigorous presentation of the theory and mathematical concepts of chemistry. It covers the same topics as Chemistry but is designated as Honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. Students planning to study science, en-gineering, medicine, etc. in college should take this course. Emphasis is on synthesis, analysis and evaluation of information covered in readings, class discussions, and laboratory experiences. This is an intense course that prepares students to enter Chemistry II IB or AP Chemistry; or to study college level chemistry. Prerequisite: Grades 10 through 12; completion of Biology Honors and Algebra 1 or higher with a "B" or better

BIOLOGY HONORS PRE-AP This course is strongly recommended for those entering the Honors program. It covers the same topics as Biology but is designated as Honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. Emphasis is on synthesis, analysis and evaluation of infor-mation covered in readings, class discussions and laboratory experiences. This is an intense course that prepares students to enter Biol-ogy II IB or AP Biology. Biology is a required course for high school graduation. Prerequisites: Grades 9 and 10; completion of Algebra 1; concurrent enrollment in Geometry Honors or teacher recommendation

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS & SOCIETIES IB/AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE This one-year course is intended for the serious student who wishes to prepare for the AP or IB Exams in Environmental Science. The goal of this course is to provide students with the scientific principles required to understand the interrelationships in environmental systems and societies. Students will identify and analyze the scientific, ethical and socio-political aspects of environmental issues, the risks associated with these issues, and alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Topics of study include the Earth as an interconnected system, man’s impact on the environment, energy in ecological systems, environmental problems in a cultural/social context, and sustainability. Prerequisite: Grades 11 and 12; completion of Biology and Chemistry, Physics, or Geoscience; completion of Algebra with a “B” or higher; teacher recommendation

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PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY HONORS This course is intended for those students who have a special interest in biology, chemistry, and health related occupations. The focus of study will be on human structure and function. All body systems will be covered and clinical applications will be used to relate both normal and abnormal functions to these systems. This course may allow students to earn college credit from the College of Southern Nevada. Be advised that animal and organ dissections will be performed as an integral component of this class. This course is for elective credit only. Prerequisite: Grades 11 and 12, completion of Biology and Chemistry with "B's" or better or teacher recommendation

GEOSCIENCE This one-year course is designed to integrate science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas related to Earth and space science. The topics covered in Geoscience include Space Systems, History of Earth, Earth’s Systems, Weather and Climate, Human Sustainability, and Engineering Design. There is an emphasis on the scientific skills of experimentation, measurement, analy-sis and reporting. Prerequisite: Grades 10 through 12; completion of Biology

PRINCIPLES OF MARINE SCIENCE This course will examine formation of ocean basins, properties of seawater, ocean currents, characteristics of marine environments, and plant and animal life in marine environments. Conservation and exploitation of marine resources will be addressed. This class may be recognized as a laboratory science by colleges. This course is for elective credit only. Prerequisite: Grades 11 and 12, successful completion of one year of Biology

PHYSICS 2 IB/AP PHYSICS 1 & 2: Algebra-Based This college physics course is intended for serious students who wish to take the AP/IB exams in Physics in order to qualify for col-lege credit. College Board has replaced AP Physics B with separate courses: AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based and AP Physics 2: Alge-bra Based. AP Physics 1 covers Newtonian mechanics, rotation, kinematics, energy, circuits, waves and sound. AP Physics 2 covers fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, atomic, and nuclear physics. The Green Valley Science Department will continue to teach this course in a one-year time frame with the focus on AP Physics 1 first semester and AP Physics 2 second semester. It is expected that students will take both exams for AP Physics (1 and 2) or the Physics IB exam in the spring. Prerequisite: Grade 11 and 12; successful completion of Physics Honors and Trig/Pre-Calculus H or Algebra 2 H; concurrent enroll-ment in Calculus is preferred; teacher recommendation

PRINCIPLES OF ZOOLOGY HONORS This course serves as an introduction to the science of Zoology, providing an opportunity for students to explore the anatomical and behavioral features of all major animal groups. Students will investigate the evolutionary relationships between different animal phyla via lecture, group projects and laboratories involving both living and preserved specimens. This class is excellent preparation for stu-dents intending to study animal-related majors at the college level. This course is for elective credit only. Prerequisites: Grades 11 and 12, completion of Biology with a grade of "C" or better

PHYSICS HONORS This course is an in-depth presentation of the theory and mathematical concepts of physics. Topics studied are the same as in Physics with greater emphasis on the mathematical relationships of the concepts in physics. Students planning to study science, engineering, medicine, etc. in college, should take this course. Emphasis is placed on synthesis, analysis, and evaluation of information covered in the textbook, class discussions, and collected in the laboratory. This course prepares students to enter Physics II IB or AP Physics 1 & 2 or to study college-level physics. Prerequisite: Grades 11 and 12; completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, Algebra 2 Honors with "C's" or better

PHYSICS This course applies the concepts of physics to explain phenomena that students have observed in the everyday world. Topics covered will include motion, energy, waves, sound, optics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. Much emphasis will be given to hands-on experimentation, measurements, demonstrations, discussions, and reporting. Prerequisite: Grades 11 through 12; completion of Algebra 1 and Geometry; completion of Geoscience, Biology , or Chemistry with C's or better

GEOSCIENCE HONORS This one-year course covers the same topics as Geoscience but is designated as Honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. Emphasis is on synthesis, analysis and evaluation of information covered in readings, class discussions and laboratory experiences. This course prepares students to enter Environmental Systems & Societies IB or AP Environmental Science. Prerequisite: Grades 10 through 12; completion of Biology Honors, or Biology (with teacher approval); completion of Algebra 1

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Social Studies Department The social studies program at Green Valley High School offers students a wide range of courses to meet the State of Nevada and Clark County School District graduation requirements. Please note that World History, United States History, and U.S. Government are all courses required for graduation. Through the social studies program, it is expected that students will acquire knowledge of global history and an understanding and respect for human rights, cultural attitudes and citizenship. The program also provides the opportunity for students to explore specific areas of interest through elective courses.

COURSES GRADES COURSES GRADES AP Human Geography 9-12 Crime and Justice/Civil Liberties 11-12 Contemporary Problems 9-12 Geopolitical Economics 11-12 World History 10 Economics IB/AP Micro & Macroeconomics 11-12 World History Honors 10 Philosophy 11-12

Principles and Application of Leadership 10-12 Psychology 2 IB/AP Psychology 11-12 Sociology 10-12 U. S. Government 12 U. S. History 11 U. S. Government Honors 12 U. S. History Honors 11 U. S. Government AP 12 U. S. History AP 11 U. S. Government IB 12 U. S. History IB 11

World History AP 10 Psychology 1 11-12

CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS This course will identify and investigate current political, social, and economic issues and problems. The implications of these issues on individuals, the U.S. society, and the world will be examined. The critical evaluation of current events through various media sources will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12

CRIME AND JUSTICE/CIVIL LIBERTIES This course provides information, practical advice and competency-building activities designed to provide students with the ability to analyze and evaluate legal situations. It includes units on constitutional law, property offenses, violent crimes, abuse, human rights, consumer law, and housing law. Use of community resource persons and community experiences are an integral part. Prerequisite: Grades 11 and 12

AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Students choosing to study AP Human Geography will learn about the world from the unique perspective of the geographer. Focusing on themes rather than regions, students study population, migration, culture, communication, urbanization, the environment and other units in an effort to better understand the world in which they live. Students will be prepared to take the Geography AP examination which can earn college credit at selected universities. It is expected students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counse-lor if you have a financial hardship. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12

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PSYCHOLOGY 1 This course introduces psychology and investigates the study of human and animal behavior. The scope of the course includes human development, the brain, research methods, biology and behavior, dreams and altered states, and abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: Grades 11 and 12

PSYCHOLOGY AP This course continues the presentation of psychology as a science and is for students who are highly motivated and committed to ad-vanced work. It builds on the foundation of Introductory Psychology and expands the study of states of consciousness, research meth-ods, abnormal behavior, and treatment of psychological theories. Students will critically analyze psychological theories. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement exam. It is expected students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. Prerequisite: Grade 11 and 12; completion of Psychology 1 or AP teacher recommendation

PSYCHOLOGY 2 IB This course continues the presentation of psychology as a science and is for students who are highly motivated, committed to ad-vanced work and enrolled in the IB program. It builds on the foundation of Introductory Psychology and expands the study of states of consciousness, research methods, abnormal behavior, treatment of psychological disorders, and an in-depth study of theories and theo-rists. Students will critically analyze psychological theories and issues. It prepares students for the Higher and Standard Level IB Psy-chology exam. Prerequisite: Grade 11 and 12; completion of Psychology 1 or IB teacher recommendation

U.S. GOVERNMENT HONORS This course is for the motivated student. Students gain a critical perspective on U.S. government and politics through the study of federal, state, and local governments. Current events, various institutions, groups, and ideas of the American political scene will be stressed. Emphasis is on the theories and concepts of American government. Prerequisite: Grade 12

U.S. GOVERNMENT IB This course is the second course in the IB history sequence. Students study and compare the histories, governments, and politics of the United States, Cuba, Mexico, and Argentina. It also examines twentieth century European history, wars, politics, and govern-ments. This course along with the U.S. History IB course prepares the student for the Higher Level IB History exam. Prerequisite: Grade 12

SOCIOLOGY This course acquaints students with the functions of society through the study of social groups, culture, norms, and institutions. Em-phasis is on special groups and the individual and their relationships to society. Prerequisite: Grades 10 through 12

PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATION OF LEADERSHIP This course explores facets of leadership and management, including leadership styles, public speaking, parliamentary procedure, group dynamics, and effective management styles. Emphasis is on gaining practical experience in school leadership roles and on ap-plication of classroom instruction to coordinating student activity programs and community projects. ENROLLMENT IS RE-STRICTED TO AND REQUIRED FOR MEMBERS OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT. Prerequisite: Grades 10 through 12

U.S. GOVERNMENT This course is a study of the federal, state, and local governments. Emphasis is placed on understanding the basic principles of the Constitution, civil rights, politics, and federalism. A major objective of this course is to help students develop an awareness of a citi-zen’s rights and responsibilities. Prerequisite: Grade 12

PHILOSOPHY This one-year course provides students with the opportunity to study the principles of philosophy in both ancient and modern contexts. Students will pursue various areas of inquiry, including, but not limited to: metaphysics, epistemology, aesthetics, ethics, and logic. The focus of this course al-lows students to analyze how ideologies influence beliefs, while improving critical and creative thinking skills. Students will be expected to com-municate their analysis of philosophical and non-philosophical text, justify responses to philosophical dilemmas, and write sharply organized and effective argumentative essays. The integration of diversity awareness and the appropriate use of technology are integral parts of this course, which fulfills one elective credit required for high school graduation. Prerequisite: Grade 11 and 12; recommended above average student

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U.S. HISTORY AP This college course is for the highly-motivated student and provides the opportunity for the development of skills and concepts used in the study of history. The scope includes an in-depth study of our nation’s history from the colonial period to the present. It prepares students for the Advanced Placement exam. It is expected students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. Prerequisite: Grade 11

U.S. HISTORY This course is a study of United States history from colonial times to the present. It emphasizes American economic, political, social, cultural, religious, technological, and military endeavors. The achievements of men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds are covered. Prerequisite: Grade 11

U.S. HISTORY HONORS This course is for the motivated student. The scope includes an in-depth study of our nation’s history from the colonial period to the present. Students research topics and analyze and interpret readings. Prerequisite: Grade 11

WORLD HISTORY This course is a study of the development of mankind. It traces the evolution of political, social, cultural, religious, technological, and economic institutions from prehistoric to modern times. The great ideas and actions of mankind which have shaped the modern world are explored. This course meets Nevada’s Arts/Humanities credit requirement. Prerequisite: Grade 10

WORLD HISTORY HONORS This course is for motivated students. They study the evolution of political, social, cultural, religious, technological, and economic in-stitutions. Students analyze and interpret, research selected topics, and develop skills in organized and logical thinking and writing. This course meets Nevada’s Arts/Humanities credit requirement. Prerequisite: Grade 10

WORLD HISTORY AP This course is for highly-motivated students. This class is a global perspective of World history, focusing on the major civilizations in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. Stress will be placed on geography, politics, the interaction of and comparison of civilizations. This course will prepare students for the Advanced Placement exam. This course meets Nevada’s Arts/Humanities credit requirement. It is expected students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. Prerequisite: Grade 10

U.S. HISTORY IB This course is for the highly motivated student who is enrolled in the IB program. It is an in-depth study of U.S. History from the co-lonial period to the present. It, along with U.S. Government IB, prepares the student for the Higher Level IB History exam. The stu-dent will also be prepared for the U.S. History A.P. exam. Prerequisite: Grade 11

U.S. GOVERNMENT AP This college course is for the highly-motivated student. It is an intensive study of cooperative federalism designed to give the students a critical perspective on government and politics in the United States. Diverse institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that comprise the American political scene are studied. Emphasis is on the theories and concepts of American government. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement exam. Course fee is $52 per year. It is expected students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hard-ship. Prerequisite: Grade 12

WORLD HISTORY/HONORS PREP This course is designed to challenge the average student to work at the Honors level. While studying the people, places, and events that have contributed to the mosaic of World History, students are introduced to the disciplines and behaviors necessary for success a the Honors level of study. This course meets Nevada’s Arts/Humanities credit requirement. Prerequisite: Grade 10, recommendation of English 9 teacher

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SCHOOL CAFETERIA WORK EXPERIENCE This program is for students who desire to work in the cafeteria. Students earn one-half credit per semester and are also paid for their services. A maximum of two credits from this program can be applied toward elective credit for graduation requirements. Prerequisite: Grades 10 through 12; **Work Permit Required**

APPLIED OFFICE PRACTICE This course provides on-the-job training experiences in the following areas: administrative offices, attendance office, school bank, library, audiovisual office, and graphic arts. A completed application/contract is required (available from a school counselor). Two credits may be earned in this program with a maximum of one credit earned in any one office area. Fifty percent of the final grade in this course is based on the student’s attendance. Prerequisite: Grades 11 through 12; counselor approval; must meet GPA and attendance standards

FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE STUDY SKILLS This one-semester course is designed to prepare GVHS freshmen for academic success by teaching those skills necessary for achieve-ment. Students receive assistance in the academic transition from middle school to high school. Emphasis is placed on organizational, homework, research, spelling, writing, and test-taking skills. Students will learn how to produce a portfolio, a personal resume, lec-ture notes, study guides, reports, and presentations, as well as, research college and career choices. In addition, students will learn to use basic presentation software, and word processing software. Prerequisite: Grade 9 and 10; Counselor approval

STUDENT TUTOR Student tutors assist with individual student instruction. Student tutors are given direction and guidance by an assigned supervising teacher. Students applying for the program must have a 3.0 accumulative GPA and be knowledgeable in the academic area in which they are to assist. A completed application/contract is required (available from a school counselor). A maximum of one credit can be earned in the Student Tutor program. Prerequisite: Grades 11 through 12; Counselor/teacher approval; must meet GPA and attendance standards

Additional Electives

DRIVER EDUCATION (Semester course - 1/2 credit) This semester-long course is designed to develop an adequate understanding of motor vehicle operation, laws, and attitudes which will enable students to become safe and successful drivers. Emphasis will be on driver responsibilities, maneuvering skills, vehicle code, traffic control, road markings, and driver fitness. Consumer and career factors are also included. This course will fulfill state require-ment NRS 483.250. Students must achieve a grade of “C” or higher to meet the Department of Motor Vehicles requirement of 30 hrs. of Classroom Driver Education training. Prerequisite: Student must be at least 15 years of age

EXPLORATORY WORK EXPERIENCE This one-year course is designed to provide students with an exploratory work experience which introduces them to the world of work and bridges the gap between school and work. Students must be employed in a paying position. Students gain employability skills related to the program of study by completing a minimum of 270 work hours per semester. Students will earn an elective credit and a letter grade. Prerequisite: Grades 10-12

STUDENT AIDE This program allows students to assist teachers. Students gain experience by completing clerical tasks, assisting in laboratories, work-ing with faculty members and following directions. A completed application/contract is required (available from a school counselor). A maximum of one credit can be earned in the Student Aide program. Fifty percent of the final grade is based on the student’s attend-ance. Prerequisite: Grades 11 through 12; Counselor/teacher approval; must meet GPA and attendance standards

CAREER EXPLORATION Career Exploration is a 1/2 credit online course that is designed to help students explore possible career options. The goal is directed at expanding awareness of self and the world of work in order to make career choices. The course will help students expand their understanding of interests, skills, personality style, and values as part of career development. Prerequisite: Grades 10-12

COLLEGE SURVIVAL College Survival is a 1/2 credit online course that is designed to help you gain the skills that will assist you in succeeding academical-ly, interpersonally and making informed post-secondary decisions. This course provides essential information that will assist students in their transition to the college/university setting. Prerequisite: Grades 12

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Special Student Services/Individual Programs

ENGLISH 2 This one-year course provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Nevada Academic Content Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course focuses on traditional (e.g., argument, persuasion, expository), technical, and creative modes of composition. Through the study of themes found universally in global text, both literary and infor-mational, instruction emphasizes not only critical analysis of text, but also writers’ historical, philosophical, cultural, and ethical per-spectives. Prerequisite: Grades 10 through 12

Co-Teaching Classes (CC) The Co-Teaching Model is offered at Green Valley High School for those students with special needs who are academically and be-haviorally capable of meeting the general education curriculum demands and expectations with support. These classes are taught by both a general education teacher and special education teacher and consist of a diverse group of students, both general and special education. The scope and pace of these classes are such that they are considered a general education setting. IEP modifications and accommodations are implemented. Cooperative teaching does not replace any of the program options that are presently available at Green Valley High School. It is intended to fill the gap that exists between special education and regular education placement. Core academic subjects are offered as C/C model classes (English, math, science, social studies).

Resource Classes Subjects offered in the Special Education Resource Program may include: English, Social Living, Math, Prevocations, Study Skills and Supervised Work Experience.

Specialized Programs

Specialized Emotionally Challenged (SEC) Students enrolled in this unit require programs sensitive to their unique emotional and academic needs with attention to the creation of appropriate classroom environments and differential academic/behavioral teaching, classroom structuring and counseling models, and techniques appropriate for each type. SEC programs are driven, maintained, and evaluated through goals and objectives estab-lished in each student’s specific IEP.

Specialized Learning Disabled (SLD) This unit provides remedial and/or compensatory academic and adaptive behavior instruction to students with learning disabilities who need a greater amount of support than the resource classroom. The goal of this program is to make a successful change in place-ment from a specialized setting to reasonable less restrictive placement as described in each student’s IEP.

Autism (AUT) This unit is designed to instruct students in basic self-help skills to become more self-sufficient outside of the school setting. Students will be taught a variety of job skills, daily living skills, social training, as well as functional mathematics and language skills needed within the community they live. The goal of this program is to give students the opportunity to learn valuable life skills so they can live as independently as possible. Placement in this program is dependent upon the student’s goals and objectives as stated in the IEP.

ENGLISH 1 This one-year course provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Nevada Academic Content Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course is designed to build on knowledge and skills acquired in earlier grades but in more mature ways such as controlling the language and structure of text; completing more complex writing assign-ments; reading a range of literary and informational texts, both classic and contemporary; delivering more oral presentations; and par-ticipating in a variety of conversations and collaborations with peers and adults. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12

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ENGLISH 3 This one-year course provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Nevada Academic Content Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course requires expository, analytical, and argumentative writing as-signments that are based on readings representing a wide variety of prose styles and genres. The course is also structured around multi-cultural themes and perspectives found in literary, non-fiction, and expository texts by American authors to encourage students to think conceptually about the American past, present, and future as well as about the ethnic and cultural diversity of the American ex-perience. Prerequisite: Grades 11 through 12

ENGLISH 4 This one-year course provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Nevada Academic Content Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course requires expository, analytical, and argumentative writing as-signments that are based on readings representing a wide variety of prose styles and genres. The course is also structured around multi-cultural themes and perspectives found in literary, non-fiction, and expository texts by American authors to encourage students to think conceptually about the American past, present, and future as well as about the ethnic and cultural diversity of the American ex-perience. Prerequisite: Grades 12

MATH 1 This one-year course is designed to focus on five critical areas: 1) connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and divi-sion and using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems; 2) completing understanding of division of fractions and extending the notion of number to the system of rational numbers, which includes negative numbers; 3) writing, interpreting, developing, and using expressions and linear equations; 4) solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two- and three-dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and 5) drawing inferences about populations based on samples. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12

MATH 2 This one-year course is designed to focus on three critical areas: 1) formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, in-cluding modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; 2) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; and 3) analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence; and understanding and applying the Pythagorean The-orem  Prerequisite: Grades 10 through 12

PRINCIPLES OF ALGEBRA This one-year course provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills for further studies in mathematics. It is intended to increase mathematical fluency in problem solving, reasoning, modeling, and effective communication in the study of number, algebra, functions, and statistics. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12

PRINCIPLES OF GEOMETRY This one-year course provides students with a rigorous study of Euclidean geometry. It incorporates problem solving, reasoning, mod-eling, and effective communication in the study of transformational geometry, trigonometry, measurement, and probability. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12

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PERSONAL FINANCE This one-year course introduces students to the study of personal finance. Major topics include money management, risk management, financial planning related to consumer and family studies, and personal finance. The course emphasizes refining problem-solving skills using project-based learning activities and academic integration within the context of financial applications. This course will fulfill one of the three mathematics credits required for graduation. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12

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Electives:

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT APP This one-year course is designed to explore various life problems, examples: run-aways, unemployment, how to handle fights on campus, classroom difficulties, and how to cope with fellow students and each other. The primary goal is to give the student skills to participate in regular education without special education support. The course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for grad-uation. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12, self-contained only

STUDY SKILLS APP This one-year course is designed to allow students to progress with skill development in the areas of self-management skills; time management; organization and planning skills; listening, participating, and taking notes; decoding and reading comprehension skills; written and oral expressive language skills and test taking skills. Emphasis is placed on adapting instruction to meet the coping and survival skills necessary to function effectively in society. It also includes the development of study skills that will allow for expres-sion of ideas in a clear and logical manner and that will provide an adequate foundation for skills needed in the workplace. Every effort will be made to apply the learned skills in a manner that is functional in everyday living situations. This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for graduation. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12

SOCIAL LIVING APP This one-year course is designed to improve personal and interpersonal skills by developing independence, self-confidence, socially acceptable behaviors, and the maintenance of relationships. The development of an adequate self-concept and a capacity to identify with others to become socially and occupationally competent are strongly emphasized. As it is crucial for students to learn how to manage a home, family, and finances, this course places special emphasis on becoming an independent citizen. It also includes objec-tives for gaining knowledge of responsibilities involved in establishing interpersonal relationships, marriage, and child-raising proce-dures for personal care and discipline. The course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for graduation. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12

SCHOOL RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE APP This course provides students work experience on-campus under adult supervision. Students are taught entry-level employment skills and appropriate social work skills. Prerequisite: Grades 9-12, good attendance, good behavior, teacher approval

READING APP This one-year course is designed to allow students to sequentially progress from one stage to another in the skills of reading. Emphasis will be placed on adapting instruction to meet the coping and survival skills necessary to function effectively in society. This course will provide an individually-determined sight vocabulary, a system to attack new words independently, and a successful sequence of experi-ences leading to the application of reading skills in both leisure and functional situations. This course will fulfill one of the elective cred-its required for graduation. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12, self-contained only

PREVOCATIONS APP This one-year course assists students in developing occupational skills and work habits necessary for the attainment and continuation of community employment. Emphasis includes procedures for finding a job, completion of several types of application forms, development of interview skills, and demonstration of basic skills and work habits necessary for successful job entry. This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for graduation. Prerequisite: Grades 9 through 12

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Sample Registration Forms The sample registration forms on the following pages may be used by parents/guardians and students when planning the 2016-2017 class schedule. The final registration form will be provided to students and must be completed by the student, parent/guardian, and school counselor. Please be aware of the following:

1. Sample registration forms are provided here. Incoming 9th graders will receive forms at their mid-dle school, while existing GVHS students will pre-register for classes on-line.

2. Selecting ALTERNATES is critical. Be certain to list three alternate classes in the order of priori-ty. (Elective courses are listed following each sample registration form. Be certain to read the entire course description, including prerequisite information, written in the COURSE OFFERINGS sec-tion of this guide before selecting a class as an alternate.)

3. No transportation is provided for students on a shortened schedule, and these students must leave campus at the conclusion of their scheduled day. Students who loiter on the campus will be enrolled in another class.

4. If a student wants to challenge a course, due to lacking a prerequisite, the CLASS CHALLENGE section must be signed by the parent/guardian on the final form. The student is expected to stay in the challenged class the entire semester. A schedule change will not be made for students in a chal-lenged class until the semester is completed.

5. Courses that students select this spring are the courses they will be required to attend next year. 6. Make certain to read and understand the Schedule Change Policy discussed on Page 2. 7. Not all courses listed in this catalog/guide will necessarily be offered next fall. The school Master

Schedule is derived from the classes students sign up for this spring. 8. Due to increased/decreased enrollment, staff changes, and/or low pre-registration numbers, the ad-

ministration may have to balance, drop, or add course selections next year. 9. Both the student and the parent/guardian must sign the final registration form.

GREEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL’S GUIDANCE/ COUNSELING STAFF

The counseling and administrative staff is dedicated to assisting all parents/guardians and students with the registration process. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call any of the personnel listed below. To reach Green Valley High School, dial 799-0950, and enter the desired extension listed below:

Bernadette Hawkins Assistant Principal/Curriculum 4201 Lei Bernal Curriculum Secretary 4200 Rosanna Dunhill Counseling Secretary 4300 Shannon Walsh Counselor - A through Car 4303 James Santana Counselor - Cas through Fa 4301 Stacey Rosier Counselor - Fb through Hs 4304 Debra Block Counselor - Ht through Ma 4307 Justine Adams Counselor - Mb through Pn 4306 Ira Goldberg Counselor - Po through Ss 4302 Alissa Iida Counselor - St through Z 4305 Kelli Grimm Counselor Coordinator 4309 Cindy Brown Special Education Facilitator 4032

Green Valley High School 2016-17 Course Selection Form www.greenvalleyhs.org

2016-17 Grade: 9 Student #:

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Please complete: Transportation? Bus or Own Optional Zone? Y or N Gender: M / F

Apprenticeship

Community/2 yr college

Employment

Military

University/4 yr college

Vocational/Trade school

Teacher Recommended Courses

Art 1

English 9

Beg Guitar

Algebra 1

PE 1

Biology 1

Subject Area

Elective

English

Elective

Math

Physical Education

Science

Alternate Recommendations

9th grade students must take classes in the subject areas listed above.

Note: Classes are selected for one year. No changes will be made at semester. Items left incomplete will be determined at counselor’s discretion.

Elective/alternate courses: Select 3 in order of pref-erence (descriptions/prerequisites and fees are listed in the catalog). 1st choice: 2nd choice: 3rd choice:

Credit Evaluation Credits earned to date: 0 Notes:

Course Challenge: Student does not meet the prerequisite for ____________________, but wants to challenge the course. I understand that he/she will remain in the class for the entire year. Parent/Guardian Signature:

Summer School: This summer I plan to enroll in: 1st Session: 2nd Session:

It is important that you notify your counselor prior to fall registration if you DID NOT complete summer school.

Course registration is for the entire year. Counselors will only make schedule changes when a required class is needed for grad-uation. Level change requests will be addressed in a parent/teacher conference. ABSOLUTELY no electives will be changed once school begins. Student Signature: Date: Parent Signature: Date: If you have any questions please contact the counseling department.

Sample

Form

After school plan?

2016-2017

Elective/Alternative Courses: Select three in order of preferences.

1st choice_________________________

2nd choice_________________________

3rd choice_________________________

Credit Evaluation

Credits Earned to Date:

Counselor Notes: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Summer School/Online Course This summer, I plan to enroll in 1st session: __________________ 2nd Session:________________

It is important that you notify your counselor prior to fall registration if you DID NOT complete summer school/online course.

Course registration is for the entire year. Counselors will only make schedule changes when a required class is needed for graduation. Level change requests will be addressed in a parent/teacher conference. ABSOLUTELY no elec-tives will be changed once school begins. Student Signature: _____________________________ ID #_____________ Date:_____________

Grade _______ Gender? M F Zoned for School Bus? Yes No

Course Challenge: Student does not meet the prerequisite for ____________________, but wants to challenge the course. I understand that he/she will remain in the class for the entire year.

GREEN VALLEY HS/INFINITE CAMPUS COURSE SELECTION

1. Students will select three elective courses. 2. Students will select three more elective courses as alternates. 3. Students may make alternate requests to teacher recommendations.

All selections are subject to counselor review

Sample

Form

9th Grade Offerings

ART Art 1 Design Crafts CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Business Business Software Applications Computer Concepts Financial Literacy Leadership/Wealth Management Principles of Business & Marketing Family and Consumer Sciences Culinary Arts 1 Industrial Arts Furniture & Cabinetmaking 1 Information & Media Technologies Photography 1 Video Production 1 ENGLISH English 9 *English 9 Honors *Speech & Debate *Journalism Foundations Public Speaking & Argumentation *Publications2 FOREIGN LANGUAGE Chinese 1 or *2 Honors French 1 or *2 Honors Spanish 1 or *2 Honors *Intermediate Spanish Literacy Honors (Previously Spanish 2 for Spanish Speakers Honors) PE/HEALTH ED PE 1 Health MATH *Algebra 1 *Geometry *Geometry Honors *Pre-Algebra

PERFORMING ARTS Vocal: Women’s Choir *Bella Voce Concert Choir (Boys) *Madrigals Instrumental: Color Guard Freshman/JV Bands *Jazz Band Junior Varsity Band *Varsity/Symphonic Band *Intermediate Orchestra *Advanced Orchestra *Orchestra Ensemble Chamber Music (2nd semester) Guitar 1 & *2 Music Theory AP Theatre/Drama: Fashion Design Film Studies *Musical Theatre Technical Theatre 1 Theatre 1 *Theatre 2 & 3 Dance: Dance 1 SCIENCE Biology *Biology Honors Pre-AP/IB SOCIAL STUDIES AP Human Geography Contemporary Problems ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES Music Appreciation Study Skills (one semester) *Prerequisite required. See course description. +Must complete application. See counselor for details.

10th Grade Offerings

ART Art I *Ceramics 1 Design Crafts *Drawing 1 *Painting 1

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Business *Office Management 1 Business Software Applications Computer Concepts *Entrepreneurship 1 Financial Literacy *Marketing 1 Principles of Business & Marketing Family and Consumer Sciences Culinary Arts 1 (!) *Culinary Arts 2 (!) Industrial Arts Furniture & Cabinetmaking 1 *Furniture & Cabinet Making 2 Information & Media Technologies *Photography 1 & 2 Video Production 1 *Video Production 2

ENGLISH *English 10 *English 10 Honors & *Pre-AP Honors *Journalism Foundations *Journalism 2 Public Speaking & Argumentation *Publications 2 *Speech & Debate 1, 2, & 3

FOREIGN LANGUAGE Chinese 1 or *2 Honors French 1 or *2 Honors *French 3 Honors Spanish 1 or *2 Honors *Intermediate Spanish Literacy Honors (Previously Spanish 2 for Spanish Speakers Honors) *Advanced Spanish Literacy Honors (Previously Spanish 3 for Spanish Speakers Honors) *Spanish 3 Honors *Spanish 3 Honors Pre-AP

MATH *Algebra 1 & *2 *Algebra 2 Honors *Geometry & Geometry Honors

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Health (one semester) PE 2

PERFORMING ARTS Vocal: Women’s Choir *Bella Voce *Concert Choir *Madrigals Instrumental: Color Guard *Jazz Band Junior Varsity Band Marching Band *Varsity/Symphonic Band *Intermediate Orchestra *Advanced Orchestra *Orchestra Ensemble Chamber Music (2nd semester) Guitar 1 & *2 *Music Theory AP Theatre/Drama: Fashion Design 1 & *2 Film Studies *Film Studies 2 *Musical Theatre ~Technical Theatre 1, *2, & *3 Theatre 1, *2, & *3 Dance: Dance 1 *Dance 2 *~Dance Ensemble (Audition Required)

SCIENCE *Biology & Biology Honors *Chemistry & Chemistry Honors *Geoscience & Geoscience Honors

SOCIAL STUDIES AP Human Geography Contemporary Problems *Principles of Leadership (Elected School Officers Only) Sociology World History *World History Honors *World History AP

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES *Driver Education Exploratory Work Experience +School Related Work Experience Music Appreciation *Prerequisite required. See course description. +Must complete application. See counselor for details. ~With permission of instructor (!)Possible college credit. See counselor for details.

11th Grade Offerings ART Art I *Ceramics 1 & *2 Design Crafts *Drawing 1 *Painting 1 *Studio Art AP (Drawing, 2D, 3D) *Advanced Study CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Business Business Software Applications Computer Concepts *Entrepreneurship 1 & 2 Financial Literacy *Marketing 1 & 2 *Office Management 1 & 2 Principles of Business & Marketing Family and Consumer Sciences Culinary Arts 1 (!) *Culinary Arts 2 (!) *Culinary Arts 3 Industrial Arts Furniture & Cabinetmaking 1 *Furniture & Cabinetmaking 2 & 3 Information & Media Technologies *Photography 1, 2 & 3 *Video Production 1, 2 & 3 ENGLISH *AP English Language & Composition *Imaginative Writing *English 11 *English 11 Honors *Journalism Foundations *Journalism 2 Public Speaking & Argumentation *Publications 2 *Speech & Debate 1, 2, & 3

FOREIGN LANGUAGE Chinese 1 , *2 Honors, *3 Honors *Chinese Language & Culture AP *Chinese 4 IB French 1 or *2 Honors *French 3 Honors, 4 IB *French Language & Culture AP Spanish 1 *Spanish 2 H & 3 H*Spanish 4 IB *Spanish Language & Culture AP *Intermediate Spanish Literacy Honors (Previously Spanish 2 for Spanish Speakers Honors) * Advanced Spanish Literacy Honors (Previously Spanish 3 for Spanish Speakers Honors) MATH *Algebra 1 & *2 *Algebra 2 Honors *Calculus AP (AB Level) *Geometry *Geometry Honors *Math. SL IB *Precalculus Honors/Pre-AP PERFORMING ARTS Vocal: Women’s Choir *Bella Voce *Concert Choir *Madrigals Instrumental: Color Guard *Jazz Band Junior Varsity Band Marching Band *Varsity Band *Intermediate Orchestra *Advanced Orchestra *Orchestra Ensemble Chamber Music (2nd semester) Guitar 1 & 2 Music Theory AP Theatre/Drama: Fashion Design 1 & *2 Film Studies *Film Studies 2 *Musical Theatre ~Technical Theatre 1, *2, *3, *4 Theatre 1, *2 & *3 *Acting Up (Adv. Study Perf. Arts) Dance: Dance 1 *Dance 2 *~Dance Ensemble (Audition Required)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION *Lifetime Sports *Strength Training SCIENCE *Biology *Biology Honors *Biology 2 IB/AP Biology *Chemistry *Chemistry Honors *Chemistry 2 IB/AP Chemistry *Environmental Systems & Societies IB/ AP Environmental Science *Geoscience *Geoscience Honors *Physics *Physics Honors *Physics 2 IB/AP Physics 1 & 2 Algebra- Based ELECTIVE CREDIT: *Extended Science Lab *Principles of Anatomy/Physiology H (!) *Principles of Marine Science *Principles of Zoology H SOCIAL STUDIES AP Human Geography Contemporary Problems Crime and Justice/Civil Liberties Economics IB/AP Micro & Macroecon. Geopolitical Economics *Principles of Leadership (Elected School Officers Only) Philosophy Psychology 1 *Psychology 2 IB/AP Psychology Sociology U.S. History U.S. History Honors U.S. History AP U.S. History IB ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES *College Entrance Exam *COOP Work Experience *Driver Education Exploratory Work Experience +School Related Work Experience +Student Aide/Applied Office *Student Tutor *Prerequisite required. See course description. +Must complete application. See counselor for details. ~With permission of instructor (!)Possible college credit. See counselor for details.

12th Grade Offerings ART Art I *Ceramics I & *II Design Crafts *Drawing I *Painting I *Studio Art AP (Drawing, 2D, 3D) *Advanced Study CAREER AND TECHNICAL ED-UCATION Business *Administrative Services Adv. Studies Business Software Applications *Office Management 1 & 2 Computer Concepts *Entrepreneurship 1, 2 & Adv. Study Financial Literacy *Marketing 1, 2 & Adv. Study Principles of Business & Marketing Family and Consumer Sciences Culinary Arts 1 (!) *Culinary Arts 2 (!) *Culinary Arts 3 *Advanced Studies Industrial Arts Furniture & Cabinetmaking 1 *Furniture & Cabinetmaking 2 & 3 *Furniture & Cabinetmaking Adv. Study Information & Media Technologies *Photography 1, 2, 3 & Adv. Study Video Production 1 *Video Production 2, 3, Adv. Study ENGLISH *Advanced Study English *AP English Literature & Composition *Imaginative Writing *English 12 *English 12 Honors *Journalism 2 Public Speaking & Argumentation *Publications 2 *Speech & Debate 1, 2, & 3 *Language A: Lang. & Lit. IB

FOREIGN LANGUAGE Chinese 1, *2 Honors, *3 Honors *Chinese 4 IB French 1 or *2 Honors, 3 H, 4 IB *French Language & Culture AP Spanish 1 *Spanish 2 H & 3 H *Spanish 4 IB*Spanish Language & Culture AP *Intermediate Spanish Literacy Honors (Previously Spanish 2 for Spanish Speakers Honors) * Advanced Spanish Literacy Honors (Previously Spanish 3 H for Spanish Speakers) *French 5 - Advanced Studies *Spanish 5 - Advanced Studies MATH *Algebra 1 & *2 *Algebra 2 Honors *Calculus AP (AB Level) *Calc AP ( BC Level),/Math. HL IB *College Preparatory Mathematics *Geometry *Geometry Honors *Mathematics Applications *Precalculus Honors/Pre-AP *Math. SL IB *Statistics AP PERFORMING ARTS Vocal: Women’s Choir *Bella Voce *Concert Choir *Madrigals Instrumental: Color Guard *Jazz Band Junior Varsity Band Marching Band *Varsity Band *Intermediate Orchestra *Advanced Orchestra *Orchestra Ensemble Chamber Music (2nd semester) Guitar 1 & 2 Music Theory AP Theatre/Drama: Fashion Design 1 & *2 Film Studies *Film Studies 2 *Musical Theatre ~Technical Theatre 1, *2, *3, *4 Theatre 1, *2 & *3 *Acting Up (Adv. Study Perf. Arts) Dance: Dance 1 *Dance 2 *~Dance Ensemble (Audition Required)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION *Lifetime Sports *Strength Training SCIENCE *Biology *Biology Honors *Biology 2 IB/AP Biology *Chemistry *Chemistry Honors *Chemistry 2 IB/AP Chemistry *Environmental Systems & Societies IB/ AP Environmental Science *Geoscience *Geoscience Honors *Physics *Physics Honors *Physics 2 IB/AP Physics 1 & 2 Algebra- Based ELECTIVE CREDIT: *Extended Science Lab *Principles of Anatomy/Physiology H (!) *Principles of Marine Science *Principles of Zoology H SOCIAL STUDIES AP Human Geography Contemporary Problems Crime and Justice/Civil Liberties *Economics IB/ AP Micro/Macro Econ. *Geopolitical Economics *Principles of Leadership (Elected School Officers Only) Philosophy Psychology 1 *Psychology 2 IB/AP Psychology Sociology U.S. Government *U.S. Government Honors *U.S. Government AP *U.S. Government IB ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES *College Entrance Exam *COOP Work Experience *Driver Education Exploratory Work Experience +School Related Work Experience +Student Aide/Applied Office *Student Tutor *Prerequisite required. See course description. +Must complete application. See counselor for details. ~With permission of instructor (!)Possible college credit. See counselor for details.

What is the Diploma Programme?

The Diploma Programme (DP) is a curriculum framework designed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) for students in the last two years of high school.

IB students graduating with the IB diploma are able to study at universities all around the world, often with advanced credit. Students report that their involvement with the IB has given them the tools needed to succeed at college. In par-ticular, students comment on their sense of preparedness, self-confidence, research skills and their ability to manage their time. Even more important, they have developed a sense of the world around them and their responsibility to it.

Diploma Programme students study six subjects (three at standard level and three at higher level) over two years and complete three additional requirements: the theory of knowledge (TOK), the extended essay and at least 150 hours of CAS—creativity, activity and service tasks outside of the classroom. In addition to these requirements, students must earn a minimum of 24 points out of a possible 45 points on the final assessments which are externally marked and mod-erated by the IB, in order to receive an IB diploma. Theory of knowledge (TOK) TOK is an interdisciplinary course designed to help students question and understand how they know what they know. Students study how individuals from various disciplines view the world in order to develop their own ways of thinking. By stimulating analysis of knowledge across disciplines, TOK seeks to help students make sense of school and the world.

Creativity, activity, service (CAS) CAS is an experiential learning component of the DP. Students complete a wide variety of extracurricular, community service and athletic options to fulfill this requirement.

Extended essay The extended essay introduces students to the demands and rewards of independent work. Emphasis is placed on doing personal research and communicating ideas effective-ly in order to write a 4,000-word essay in an area of personal interest.

How do colleges and universities view the Diploma Programme?

The DP is internationally recognized as representing one of the highest standards in university preparatory education. More than 1,000 colleges and universities in North America have recognition policies on how they weigh it in admis-sions, advanced standing, college credit and scholarships.

A list of colleges and universities that grant credit, schol-arships and/or advanced standing for DP diplomas and certificates is available at www.ibo.org.

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Frequently asked questions about the Diploma Programme

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What kind of student is a good candidate for the DP?

The DP is a rigorous course of study for motivated students. That said, prior academic success is less an indicator of ability to earn the diploma than are a student’s determination to do his or her best, willingness to be organized in order to com-plete the work while leading a full, balanced life, and a strong commitment to learning in and beyond the classroom.

Do DP students have time for anything be-yond academics?

Absolutely. Most successful Diploma Programme students lead very full lives. They are often members of athletic teams and involved in a wide range of activities. Time management and organization are key skills the IB develops in students.

Are IB programmes considered “gifted” programmes?

The IB does not control how schools designate their Diploma Programme. In some instances, schools choose to designate the programme as selective enrolment via application or as a magnet programme. In other cases, the programme is open to any student.

Do DP teachers receive special training?

All DP teachers receive professional development in the IB’s approaches to teaching and approaches to learning from certified IB workshop leaders. This is a requirement for IB World Schools implementing the DP.

Does implementing an IB programme mean my child’s school will not teach local or na-tional standards such as the Common Core?

The IB is committed to making sure that students in IBprogrammes meet and exceed local or national standards.

With the implementation of any IB programme, schools are required to examine their curriculum carefully to

ensure that there is alignment with local, state or national standards. More information

on the IB and the Common Core is available at

www.ibo.org.

What’s the difference between the diploma and certificates?

Not all students choose to take the full course load leading to a diploma. Instead, some take a few DP courses in areas where they have a particular interest or strength, similar to honours and Advanced Placement classes. Certificates are awarded on a course-by-course basis to students who choose not to do the full programme. Students who satis-factorily complete a DP course earn a certificate and may be eligible for university credit.

How does the IB DP differ from other uni-versity-preparatory programs such as Ad-vanced Placement and Cambridge?

The IB DP is a two-year comprehensive curriculum with a culminating set of externally graded final exams. IB, Advanced Placement (AP) and other college-preparatory curriculums like Cambridge are all university preparatory, academically rigor-ous programmes. There are important differences, however, in the content and exams. The DP is a cohesive and comprehen-sive programme, not a collection of individual courses as is the case with Advanced Placement. The most important distin-guishing factor is the core of the Diploma Programme (CAS, TOK and extended essay).

Can you give a specific example of how the DP prepared students for college?

A 2012 study by the Consortium for Chicago School Re-search found that Diploma Programme students who graduated from 12 Chicago public schools were more likely to attend college, attend a selective college and persist in college for 2 years than a matched comparison group. Addi-tional studies on programme impact are available at www.ibo.org/research

How can I learn more about the IB and DP? • Visit the IB website at www.ibo.org• Attend school meetings and events• Speak with your school’s DP coordinator • Speak with your child’s DP classroom teachers.