COURSE SELECTION GUIDE 2014-2015€¦ · Course Selection Guide 2014-2015 Lampeter-Strasburg High School 1600 Book Road . P.O. Box 428 . Lampeter, PA 17537. Introductory Statement:

Course Selection Guide 2014-2015

COURSE SELECTION GUIDE

2014-2015

Lampeter-Strasburg High School

Lampeter, Pennsylvania

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Lampeter-Strasburg High School 1600 Book Road

P.O. Box 428 Lampeter, PA 17537

Introductory Statement:

The information and course descriptions contained in this Course Selection Guide are presented with the hope that parents and students will be better able to plan for the future. Because formal education lays the foundation for subsequent life experiences, it is of great importance that the planning of a high school program be done judiciously and realistically. The first step in such a plan should include the careful, accurate and honest assessment of the abilities, aptitudes, interests and educational and career goals of the student. This appraisal should combine the thinking and consideration of parents, students, counselors and other staff members. Then in full view of this personal assessment, parents and students together should use this program of studies booklet to arrive at a program that best meets the needs and goals of the student. If, at any time, questions arise relative to this important course selection process, the guidance staff is ready to assist. It is our sincere intention to aid the student in the careful planning of his or her future.

Equal Rights and Opportunities Policy: Lampeter-Strasburg School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, or handicaps and disabilities in its programs, services, activities or employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures and information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and useable by handicapped persons, contact Andrew Godfrey, Assistant Superintendent, Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 Compliance Officer for the Lampeter-Strasburg School District, at 1600 Book Road, P.O. Box 428, Lampeter PA 17537, and (717) 464-3311.

Lampeter-Strasburg School District Mission Statement: The Lampeter-Strasburg School District recognizes that each child has unique abilities, talents, and needs. The district is committed to providing, in an accountable partnership with parents and the community, opportunities for each learner to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values to become a responsible, productive citizen.

Adopted – December 3, 2012

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Table of Contents:

Advanced Placement Courses ............................................................................................... 12 Agricultural Education ............................................................................................................. 41 Art Education........................................................................................................................... 35 Business Education ................................................................................................................. 42 Calculating Course Weights ................................................................................................... 14 Calendar for College Admissions .............................................................................................. 8 Career and Technology Education .......................................................................................... 15 Children with Disabilities ........................................................................................................... 5 College Admissions ................................................................................................................... 7 College Admissions Testing ..................................................................................................... 8 College in the High School Program ........................................................................................ 11 Community Service ................................................................................................................... 5 Course Selection Guide .......................................................................................................... 19 Course Weights ...................................................................................................................... 14 Culminating Project ................................................................................................................... 5 Dual Enrollment ....................................................................................................................... 11 Early to College Option ........................................................................................................... 11 Electives ................................................................................................................................. 15 English .................................................................................................................................... 21 Extracurricular Activities ........................................................................................................... 9 Family & Consumer Sciences ................................................................................................. 43 Final Exam Make-Up Policy ...................................................................................................... 6 Failure Make-Up ........................................................................................................................ 6 Fine Arts .................................................................................................................................. 35 Foreign Language ................................................................................................................... 36 Graduation Requirements ......................................................................................................... 4 Guidance Services and Information ........................................................................................... 6 Health & Physical Education ................................................................................................... 39 Honor Roll and Grading Information .......................................................................................... 7 *Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (Program Offerings) ................................. 47 Mastery of the Academic Standards .......................................................................................... 4 Mathematics ............................................................................................................................ 24 Music ...................................................................................................................................... 38 National Honor Society ........................................................................................................... 16 NCAA Eligibility Requirement ………………………………………………………………… ........ 17 On-Line Advanced Placement Courses ................................................................................... 12 Other Educational/School Program Offerings ............................................................................ 9 Practical Arts ........................................................................................................................... 41 Promotion Guidelines ................................................................................................................ 6 Procedure for Course Selection .............................................................................................. 19 Required Core Subjects (Class of 2015) ................................................................................. 14 Required Courses (Graduation) ................................................................................................ 4 Schedule Change Policy ......................................................................................................... 19 Science ................................................................................................................................... 27 Social Studies ......................................................................................................................... 30 Specialized Courses................................................................................................................ 20 Technology Education ............................................................................................................. 44 Work Study and Criteria .......................................................................................................... 10 * Information created and distributed by the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to be eligible for graduation from the Lampeter-Strasburg School District, a student shall meet the requirements of completing the required courses of instruction with proficiency scores, complete a culminating project, and demonstrate mastery of the Pennsylvania Academic Standards. The high school diploma requirements are further described below.

I. Required Courses

Credits Subject 2015 Language Arts 4.0 ** Mathematics 4.0 *** Science, Environment & Ecology 4.0 Social Studies 4.0 ** Health & Physical Education 2.5

Managing Your Finances 0.5 Family & Consumer Science 0.5 Introduction to Information Technology 0.5 Electives * 8.0 TOTAL 28.0

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* Students must be fully enrolled while in grades 9 through 12. A student may not accrue more than two credits of failure in grades 9 through 12 and should attempt to remove failures whenever possible.

** Students who plan to attend the full day Career and Technology Center (CTC) programs

during their senior year need to complete only three credits each of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. CTC students are expected to fulfill all other graduation requirements.

*** Algebra I (or other high school math courses) taken prior to ninth grade will count as one of

the four required math courses, leaving three math courses required for graduation. Twenty-eight total credits are still required while in grades 9 through 12 for graduation. For transfer students, the same would apply for Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.

II. Mastery of the Academic Standards (Classes of 2015-16**, and 2017 and Beyond***)

Classes of 2015 and 2016:

Students must demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics as measured by a proficient score on the Pennsylvania Keystone Exams in Literature and Algebra I. Students who do not earn a proficient score on a Keystone Exam may retest on that specific Keystone Exam until achieving proficiency or complete a Pennsylvania State or District approved alternative method to demonstrate proficiency.

Beginning with the Class of 2017 and Beyond:

Students must demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and Science as measured by a proficient score on the Pennsylvania Keystone Exams in Literature and Algebra I, and Biology. Students who do not earn a proficient score on a Keystone Exam may retest on that specific Keystone Exam until achieving proficiency or complete a Pennsylvania State or District approved alternative method to demonstrate proficiency.

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III. Culminating Project Students must complete a project in one or more areas of concentrated study during their

sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school. The purpose of the project is to give the student the opportunity to apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge and to demonstrate that knowledge in a project. The project shall be completed under the direction of a teacher through any course that provides the culminating project option. The project will adhere to the following guidelines: Students must schedule a course that requires the culminating project option as a course

requirement unless otherwise approved by the high school principal. The student must demonstrate with his/her project, the ability to apply, analyze,

synthesize, and evaluate information. Coaching on the project is allowed outside and inside the school with approval of the

course instructor. Acknowledgement and a description of any assistance must be explained during the presentation of the project.

The relationship of the project to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards shall be described.

The instructor shall determine the proficiency of the project using a school-adopted rubric. If a project is deemed “not yet satisfactory” at the evaluation, the student is expected to act on the comments and recommendations provided by the instructor and present for a second evaluation within a nine-week period.

Additional information and requirements for the completion of the culminating project are on file in the district high school Guidance Office and shall be disseminated to the high school students and their parents.

IV. Community Service

Students must complete 30 hours of voluntary community service. Information regarding acceptable criteria for service can be obtained from the students' high school Guidance Office. The community service hours may be completed from the summer preceding the ninth grade year through the 90

th day of the senior year. Forms and information regarding the completion of this

graduation requirement are available in the high school Guidance Office or on the district web site.

The following guidelines must be followed: The service should directly benefit the local community and/or its members. The local community is defined as South Central Pennsylvania. Unpaid services that directly benefit or assist family members or their businesses do not count as community service. Final approval of a questionable project or requesting an appeal regarding what counts as service will be determined by the high school administration.

V. Children with Disabilities

Classes of 2015 and 2016: Children with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) who do not attain proficiency or above on the Pennsylvania Keystone Exams in Literature and Algebra I will be evaluated for based on a Pennsylvania State approved alternative method to demonstrate proficiency or the individual student’s IEP. This evaluation will involve the formation of a student study team (District administrator(s) and guidance counselor) who will review the student’s performance in the deficient area(s). The student study team will consist of the student’s IEP team. If the student has successfully met the goals and objectives of his/her twelfth grade IEP, including the transition plans, he/she will be deemed proficient and eligible for graduation. Classes of 2017 and Beyond: Children with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) who do not attain proficiency or above on the Pennsylvania Keystone Exams in Literature and Algebra I, and Biology will be evaluated for based on a Pennsylvania State approved alternative method to demonstrate proficiency or the individual student’s IEP. This evaluation will involve the formation of a student study team (District administrator(s) and guidance counselor) who will review the student’s performance in the deficient area(s). The student study team will consist of the student’s IEP team. If the student has successfully met the goals and objectives of his/her twelfth grade IEP, including the transition plans, he/she will be deemed proficient and eligible for graduation.

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GUIDANCE SERVICES AND INFORMATION The Guidance Services at Lampeter-Strasburg provide students with information about themselves, their school, and their future plans. The high school guidance program can be described as a cluster of activities that have been designed to assist all students toward a better self-understanding of capabilities and limitations, a broader use of this understanding in making decisions, and more effective use of planning for the future. The function of the Guidance Office is to concern itself with all aspects of the student’s well-being and happiness. Therefore, the counseling of a student in his/her educational and vocational development is one of the guidance department’s primary roles. The guidance department is staffed with knowledgeable counselors available to confer with students about present and future vocational and educational plans. Decisions should be reached only after such factors as abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personalities of the student have been considered. Students are encouraged to consult with their counselor for help in selecting high school programs that will lead to their chosen post high school goals.

Promotion Guidelines: The following minimum number of credits is required in order to advance in each class: Freshman to Sophomore (9 to 10) 7 credits Sophomore to Junior (10 to 11) 14 credits Junior to Senior (11 to 12) 20 credits Students not meeting the minimum number of credits will be retained in their class. Transfer students will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Failure Make-Up: Lampeter-Strasburg High School provides options for students to make up failure and maintain graduation eligibility. Students who meet the criteria established below may be permitted to participate in school-approved correspondence courses or approved courses offered at other educational institutions. A student may not take more than four make-up courses outside the L-S curriculum. Multiple make-up attempts for a single class will count against the maximum number of

make-up courses. Students who fail a make-up course on two successive attempts will not be permitted a third

attempt. Subsequent attempts to make up the course must be completed at Lampeter-Strasburg High School.

Students who achieve a grade of less than 50 percent content mastery or who do not complete course requirements will be required to make up that course at Lampeter-Strasburg High School.

Students are responsible for all costs and time-lines associated with make-up courses.

Final Exam Make-up Policy: Final examinations are designed to assess students’ understanding of materials and concepts learned over the length of an entire course. As such, these culminating assessments count heavily in the determination of students’ final grades. Therefore, in the event that a student would be absent from school during final exams, regardless of the reason for the absence, the student would be permitted to make up any/all missed final exam(s) without academic penalty. Students are required to make up any/all missed final exam(s) during the established final exam make-up period. Any student requiring an extension beyond the established final exam make-up period would need to obtain written permission for an extension from the building principal. Any student failing to make up a final exam within the established final exam make-up period or extension period approved by the building principal would receive a zero for the final exam grade, with the student’s final grade calculated accordingly.

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Honor Roll and Grading Information: Students attaining a non-weighted grade point average of 3.5 to 3.9 each marking period will be designated as “Honor Roll” students. Students receiving a non-weighted grade point average of 4.0 will be designated as “Distinguished Honor Roll” students. These students will have their names displayed in a showcase outside the front office. To be eligible for such recognition, a student may not acquire an “F” grade in any subject. All courses take count toward honor roll calculations. Below is an example of the calculation of non-weighted grade point average:

Grade GPA Credit Honor Points Algebra I A 4.0 1 4.0 German II A- 3.7 1 3.7 Biology B 3.0 1 3.0 English B+ 3.3 1 3.3

Total 4 14.0 Non-Weighted GPA = Honor Points = 14.0 = 3.5 Credits 4

College Admissions: Admission requirements to various institutions vary considerably. Counselors familiar with the current college admission procedure are available to confer with students about future education plans. It is recommended that parents, in addition to students, meet with the counselor during the junior year to lay the groundwork for post high school planning. The guidance department maintains a library of catalogs from many colleges, nursing schools, universities and technical schools. These catalogs are accessible to students who need information regarding specific entrance requirements and programs of studies. In addition, the guidance office has computer accessibility to many programs on the web and has a link on the district website, which contains many valuable references. Students are encouraged to consider the schools in which they are interested as early as possible and to work closely with their guidance counselor throughout the procedure of applying for and securing admission. There are several factors that generally influence acceptance to a given institution. The most important is the high school record. This includes subjects taken, grades earned, class rank, extra-curricular activities, test scores, and teacher evaluations. Another factor that plays a significant role in admissions is the score achieved on the entrance examinations. The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude test is offered in-house in October of the junior year and for practice in the freshman and sophomore year. Nearly all institutions of higher learning require either the College Board Scholastic Aptitude Test or the American College Testing examination. It is recommended that these tests be taken in the spring of the junior year and again in the fall of the senior year. Information about these testing programs follows. Representatives from many different schools visit Lampeter-Strasburg High School throughout the year. High School juniors and seniors are encouraged to meet with college representatives at the posted times. Students are also encouraged to visit schools in which they have the greatest interest before making a final decision. Three school days are approved for senior college visitation.

College Admissions Testing: Several college admissions testing programs are administered to interested students throughout the year. These testing programs are primarily designed for students preparing to enter college. It is important to consider participation in those that are significant. A fee, stipulated by the publisher, is charged for each test. Fee waivers are available for students whose family income qualifies them for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program. Contact a guidance counselor, if you believe you qualify for a fee waiver. To find out more information or register for any of the testing programs identified below, please attend the large group guidance meetings for college bound students held in September. Actual testing dates are listed on the school calendar and on www.collegeboard.org.

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PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) Is a two hour and ten minute test that is taken mostly by high school juniors. The College Entrance

Examination Board (College Board) and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation administer the test once each year in October. Freshmen and sophomores are also welcome to take the test for practice. Students who wish to be considered for the National Merit Scholarship competition must take this test in the junior year. The test is administered at L-S High School.

SAT I (Scholastic Aptitude Test I) (Reasoning) The SAT is a standardized test that colleges use to evaluate candidates. The test measures a

student’s ability to understand and process elements of mathematical and verbal reasoning. SAT scores are calculated based on a student’s performance relative to other test-takers and have proven to be an indicator of collegiate success.

The SAT consists of ten sections:

Three writing sections – one 25-minute student-written essay, one 25-minute grammar section and one 10-minute grammar section.

Three math sections – two 25-minute sections and one 20-minute section. Three critical reading sections – two 25-minute sections and one 20-minute

section. One “experimental” section – an additional 25 minute section (unscored).

SAT II (Scholastic Aptitude Test II) (Subject Test) This test is a series of one-hour tests measuring achievement in 18 subject areas, such as writing,

math, science, languages, history and the arts. Not all colleges require the SAT II be taken. Check with the colleges you are interested in before scheduling these tests.

ACT (American College Testing) – actstudent.org This program is made up of a test battery that includes four tests, a student profile section and four

high school grades that you report yourself. Both high school juniors and seniors take the ACT test battery, which is given five times a year. Many colleges will use the scores from ACT in place of

SAT I.

Calendar for College Admissions:

JUNIOR YEAR September

Attend the Junior college-bound meeting

Plan to meet with college reps that visit guidance all year October

Take the PSAT November

Attend College Night at Conestoga Valley High School December

Receive results of PSAT and review areas of strength and weakness January

Begin to think about which colleges you would like to explore

Attend the second Junior college-bound meeting

Register for a spring SAT I February

Select challenging senior year courses March

Continue to evaluate colleges April

Meet with counselor to discuss colleges May

Attend a College Fair to get more information

Take SAT II, if necessary (check with colleges for requirements) June

Plan visits to college campuses over the summer

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July

Visit colleges; take tours and have interviews August

Continue to refine your list and check on-line for applications SENIOR YEAR September

Register for SAT I, SAT II (if necessary) or ACT

Review your transcript with your counselor for accuracy

Meet with appropriate college reps who visit the Guidance Office

Begin to secure printed applications or begin on-line applications October

Line up your teacher and/or advisor recommendations

Take SAT I and have scores sent directly to colleges on your list

If applying Early Decision, send in your application now

Prepare applications for back-up schools

Bring L-S Transcript Release Form to Guidance for each college

Register for SAT II (if necessary) or ACT if desired November

Attend College Night at Conestoga Valley High School

Be sure first quarter grades are good December -

Visit fafsa.ed.gov for information on the free application for Federal Student Aid.

Review scholarship information in Guidance as it is announced

File your last college application January

Keep working on your grades

Send in your FAFSA form

Inform Guidance Secretary if mid-year grades need to be sent to any college February, March, & April

Monitor your applications

Do not catch “senioritis”

Decide on one college you will attend By May 1

Do not catch “senioritis”

Send in tuition deposit

Notify other colleges that accepted you that you have selected another college

Request Guidance to send your final transcript to the college you have selected June

Congratulations! Enjoy your graduation and look forward to college!

OTHER EDUCATIONAL/SCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERINGS

Extracurricular Activities: According to their interests and abilities, all students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities in the school and community. Some activities are planned to complement and strengthen classroom learning; others are designed to provide social, cultural, and potential hobby experiences. Colleges and employers are very much interested in the extracurricular activities in which the student actively participates. However, success is not measured primarily by the number of activities but rather by the quality of participation in each activity. It is also important that a student not become involved in extracurricular activities to the extent that his/her academics suffer.

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Work Study and Criteria: The Work Study Program is designed to provide students with opportunities to investigate and explore career interests and to gain employment experience. The program is considered an extension of a student’s educational experience. Therefore, the principal and/or his/her designee must approve program participation. Students must, during the scheduling process, select a full complement (8 credits) of courses. In the event that a student’s Work Study Program participation is approved, the student’s guidance counselor will contact the student to acknowledge program approval and to discuss the courses to be dropped. Additionally, program eligibility is predicated upon specific criteria that students must evidence for program consideration and must maintain for program continuation. Program participants will not be awarded credit or grades for Work Study Program participation nor will participation count for determining class rank. A. The following criteria must be met for Work Study Program consideration: 1. There must be a readily apparent direct connection between the student’s career area of

interest and the employment/volunteer experience. a. The Work Study Program experience may be paid or voluntary in nature. However, if

the position is voluntary, hours accumulated cannot be submitted by the student to fulfill the Lampeter-Strasburg School District’s community service requirement for graduation.

b. While the development of people skills, timeliness, etc., are important aspects of any employment/volunteer experience, these skills are considered to be general rather then specific to a particular career, and therefore, will not be considered as evidence of a direct connection.

c. In the event that a student’s request for Work Study Program participation is denied due to the lack of a specific connection between the student’s career area of interest and the employment/voluntary experience identified on the student’s application, the student may reapply for consideration if he/she is able to identify an employment/voluntary experience that does evidence a specific connection. The student’s new application must be submitted within the established submission timeframes for consideration. * Changes to the student’s career area of interest as part of the reapplication

process will not be considered for Work Study Program participation. 2. The applications and all supporting documentation must be submitted on time for Work

Study Program consideration. a. Applications/reapplications for the first semester must be submitted no later than two

weeks (14 calendar days) prior to the start of the first semester. b. Applications/reapplications for the second semester must be submitted no later than

two weeks (14 calendar days) prior to the start of the second semester. 3. The student’s transcript and/or schedule of courses must reflect the successful

completion or scheduling of classes specifically connected to the student’s career area of interest. If the student’s transcript and/or schedule of courses do not evidence the successful completion or scheduling of courses specific to the student’s career area of interest, and related courses are available, the student will be recommended to complete the identified courses.

4. Must be a member of the senior class. 5. Must be on track for graduation and have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5/4.0. 6. Must evidence proficiency on the Keystone Exams for Algebra I & Literature. 7. No major or repeated violations of school rules. 8. No excessive unexcused/illegal absences or tardies. 9. Must prove employment status.

a. The student must be employed an average of ten (10) hours per week for each class period that they are scheduled for work-study.

Example 1: A student is scheduled for work-study during period 4. The student must work at his/her place of employment an average of ten (10) hours each week. [10 hours x 1 period = 10 hours]

Example 2: A student is scheduled for work-study during periods 3 and 4. The student Must work at his/her place of employment an average of twenty (20) hours each week. [10 hours x 2 periods = 20 hours]

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b. Only hours associated with employment/voluntary experiences specifically related to the student’s career area of interest will be considered in the determination of the hourly requirements necessary for Work Study Program participation. Secondary employment/volunteer experiences that are unrelated to the student’s career area of interest will not be considered.

B. The following criteria must be maintained during Work Study Program experience: 1. Continue to meet established graduation requirements.

2. No major or repeated violation of school rules. 3. No excessive unexcused/illegal absences or tardies. 4. Enrolled in a minimum of 2.0 credits during Work Study Program experience. 5. Must complete remediation during the appropriate RTII period(s) with the regular

education teacher(s) for each course that the student is failing as evidenced on weekly ineligibility list.

6. Must maintain employment status throughout program experience. a. Termination or resignation from an approved employment/voluntary experience

during the first semester will result in the withdrawal of approval for second semester Work Study Program participation

C. Violation of the aforementioned criteria may result in the following: 1. Warning.

2. Meeting with parents. 3. Participation in remediation during RTII period as detailed above in criteria B-5.

4. In the event that a student was scheduled to participate in the Work Study Program both semesters, and the removal occurs during the first semester, the student will be required to select courses to create a full schedule for the second semester.

Dual Enrollment: Pennsylvania's Dual Enrollment Program allows school districts to partner with eligible postsecondary schools. The program encourages a broad range of diverse students to experience postsecondary coursework and its increased academic rigor, while still being supported in the high school environment. The program allows high school juniors and seniors to take college-level, credit bearing courses at postsecondary institutions and receive secondary and postsecondary credit.

College in the High School Program: HACC’s College in the High School (CHS) program enables qualified high school students to enroll in college level courses at their high school or technical school during the regular school day. CHS students earn concurrent high school and college credit. Course offerings are selected from HACC’s required courses, core curriculum or technical courses. Courses are taught by a high school teacher who qualifies as a HACC adjunct faculty member and are offered to high school students at a reduced tuition rate. (Please see pages 23 and 33 for courses offered by HACC in English and Social Studies.)

Early-to-College Option: The Early College Entrance Program (ECEP) provides students with opportunities to explore college options and examine potential areas of interest for post-secondary study while accruing college credits. The program is considered an extension of a student’s educational experience; therefore, the principal must approve a student’s participation in the program. To participate, applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria: Minimum PSAT score total of 110 Minimum SAT score total of 1100 in Verbal and Math. Cumulative un-weighted GPA (grade point average) of 3.0. A senior or a qualified member of the gifted program. Courses may be taken in lieu of, or in addition to, required L-S courses. Evidence a pattern of regular school attendance and appropriate behavior. Student responsibilities to participate in the ECEP: Must meet Lampeter-Strasburg graduation requirements. Must be enrolled full time and attending all pre-approved college courses. Must successfully maintain a GPA of 3.0 as evidenced on college transcripts to continue

program.

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Must apply to the college choice and coordinate the college schedule with the high school schedule.

Responsibility for all costs (application fees, tuition, books, etc.) and transportation. Must submit a copy of the college schedule no later than three weeks after the course(s) begins. Must submit a copy of the college course transcripts no later than three weeks after the course(s)

ends. Other program information: Grades from ECEP will not be included in GPA calculations for determination of class rank. Credit and course information from ECEP will be noted on high school transcripts upon receiving

official documentation from the college or university transcripts. Consequences for non-compliance: Removal from program participation. Placement back in the regular high school educational program. College course failure could jeopardize high school graduation because of the student’s

failure to meet established graduation requirements.

Advanced Placement Courses: The courses offered at Lampeter-Strasburg High School with the label “Advanced Placement (AP)” are first and foremost college level courses. This title implies that the course is rich in content and covered in great detail. AP classes will also incorporate a considerable amount of reading, writing, testing, and outside work. While we want all of our students to take challenging courses, high academic expectations are associated with taking a college level course. In addition, we have taken advice and suggestions from the College Board that sanctions these courses regarding required content, pre-requisites, and grades earned in pre-requisite courses. Students may enroll in AP courses based upon department standards of performance, recommendations of teachers, and approval of the respective department chairperson. However, before the student finalizes what courses to take the next school year, the school asks parents and students to pay serious attention to the information printed above and to take time to talk to the student’s counselor and teachers regarding the demands of these college-level courses. Courses in English, German, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History, World History, Psychology and European History leading to candidacy for the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement (AP) examination, are available for academically able students. AP tests, paid for by students, are administered by L-S High School in May of each school year. Please see each course description for details and refer to the “Schedule Change Policy” on page 18 as it relates to AP courses.

On-line Advanced Placement Courses: Lampeter-Strasburg High School provides eligible students with the opportunity to complete Advanced Placement course work through an approved on-line provider. On-line AP courses are not a substitute for existing Advanced Placement courses of study at the high school; rather, they are considered to be an extension of the Lampeter-Strasburg High School curriculum. Students will only be permitted to participate in on-line AP courses that are not offered as part of the regular curriculum during the school year. Students are required to complete on-line AP course work during a scheduled period in the regular school day. All on-line AP courses are designed to prepare students for successful completion of the AP examinations offered in May. Costs associated with on-line AP course participation will be paid by the Lampeter-Strasburg School District. Costs associated with the AP examination will be the responsibility of the student. Grades and credits associated with on-line AP courses will be noted on a student’s transcript and will be used in the formulation of a student’s Grade Point Average and/or class rank. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a senior or member of the Gifted Program and have a cumulative GPA of 3.3. Must have completed all prerequisite courses with a grade of B+ or better. Must have a written recommendation from the appropriate department head. Must satisfactorily complete the appropriate AP placement test.

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Must not have major or repeated violations of school rules or excessive unexcused/illegal absences or tardiness.

Must be able to work independently and have necessary computer skills. Must complete and submit On-line AP Program Application by the last regular day of the

school year and have been approved. Availability: The AP On-line Program will be limited to six students each year. If more than six applications are received in a single year, the following criteria in the order listed below will be used to determine the top six applications: Grade Point Average (GPA). Grades in prerequisite courses. Attendance Record. Disciplinary Record. Prerequisite Courses: AP Art History Art Survey, Fine Art, Adv. Art AP Chemistry (Full Year) ES, Bio, Chem Study and Physics (Concurrently) AP Biology (Full Year) Bio, Chem Study and Physics (Concurrently) AP Environmental Science ES, Bio, Chemistry AP Physics B (Full Year) ES, Bio and Chem Study (Concurrently) AP Macroeconomics (One Semester) Algebra II 341MA and American Government/Economics 221SS AP Microeconomics (One Semester) Algebra II 341MA and American Government/Economics 221SS AP Psychology (One Semester) Psychology 242SS and Biology 411SC AP U.S. History (Full Year) American Cultures 201SS and American Government/Economics 221SS AP World History American Cultures 201SS AP European History American Cultures 201SS World Cultures 211SS AP Statistics (Full Year) Probability and Statistics 358MA AP Spanish (Full Year) Spanish VI 634EL AP French (full year) transfer students who successfully completed French IV or V at their previous

schools or students who can demonstrate fluency in the language.

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Course Weights

1.1 Adv. Placement

Courses Credited College

Courses

1.05 Accelerated

Courses World Language

Levels III-V

1.0 Most all Other

Courses Except Remedial

0.95 Remediation

Courses

Most courses, unless “Accelerated,” “Advanced Placement,” or “College,” receive a value of 1.0 in weighted grade point equivalents. 1. Courses of transfer students will be given a weight of 1.0. Variation in this policy would be evidence of a track

level, in which case the L-S policy would prevail. 2. Class rank is determined by weighted GPA only. 3. Summer School make-up work or correspondence courses will not be calculated for class rank purposes.

Calculating Course Weights:

Grade↓ Weight→

0.95 1.0 1.05 1.1

A 3.800 4.00 4.200 4.40

A- 3.515 3.70 3.885 4.07

B+ 3.135 3.30 3.465 3.63

B 2.850 3.00 3.150 3.30

B- 2.565 2.70 2.835 2.97

C+ 2.185 2.30 2.415 2.53

C 1.900 2.00 2.100 2.20

C- 1.615 1.70 1.785 1.87

D+ 1.235 1.30 1.365 1.43

D 0.950 1.00 1.050 1.10

D- 0.665 0.70 0.735 0.77

F 0.000 0.00 0.000 0.00

Required Core Subjects

(Class of 2016 & Beyond)

Department Course Course, if Doubling Up

English

Accelerated American Lit

Accelerated World Lit

Mathematics

*Pre-Algebra/Algebra I 305MA

Accelerated Algebra I

Accelerated Algebra II

Accelerated Algebra II

Accelerated Geometry

Science Earth Science OR

Accelerated Earth Science Biology OR

Accelerated Biology

Social Studies American Cultures OR

Accelerated American Cultures

World Cultures OR Accelerated World Cultures American Government OR Acc. American Government

Also Required Introduction to Informational

Technology AND Health/Physical Education 9

- - -

Electives Choose two or three to fill schedule - - -

* This course is for ninth grade students who were not “Proficient” on the eighth grade PSSA.

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Electives Specialized Courses A.C.M.E. Gifted Seminar Art Education Art Survey Clay & Sculpture I Jewelry/Metals I Agriculture Agriculture Science I Ag Mechanics I Veterinary Science I Small Gas Engines Business Education Intro to Business Adv Word Processing Accounting I Accounting II

Computers Daily Use Foreign Language German I German II Intro to Mandarin Chinese Mandarin Chinese II Spanish I Spanish II Exploratory Spanish I Exploratory Spanish II Mathematics Computer Programming Music *Concert Choir *Concert Band *HS Orchestra

Vocal Repertoire Music Theatre A/E-Beginner Guitar Musicianship Technology Education Graphic Comm I Desktop Publishing Photography Photography II Wood Tech I Wood Tech II Desktop Publishing CADD/Drafting Design Engineering

* These activities occur during RTII. They do not replace elective credits. With music instructor’s approval, select one or

more.

Career and Technology Education: A great number of occupationally oriented courses are available through the Lancaster County Career and Technology Centers located in Brownstown, Mount Joy, and Willow Street. All juniors have the opportunity to visit the schools before applying for senior admission. Students may be eligible to attend cluster programs half-days during their junior year with the goal of attending full day during their senior year. Students desiring such educational opportunities can confer with their guidance counselor. Students and parents can also find detailed information on the CTC offerings on the back pages of this guide or by visiting www.lctc.org.

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National Honor Society: Selection Process: Selection for membership in the National Honor Society is based on the four characteristics of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Evaluation of qualified students is made by the Awards and Honors Committee, which is composed of faculty members appointed by the principal. The faculty committee considers all members of the junior and senior classes who have a regular grade point average (non-weighted) of 3.7. Those who qualify under scholarship are then evaluated according to the remaining three characteristics. Some of the criteria used for selection are:

Character 1. Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously. 2. Constantly exemplifies desirable qualities of personality. 3. Upholds principles of morality and ethics. 4. Cooperates by complying with school regulations. 5. Shows courtesy, concern and respect for others. Leadership 1. Exercises influence on peers in upholding schools ideals. 2. Able to delegate responsibilities. 3. Inspires positive behavior in others. 4. Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility. 5. Reliable and dependable without prodding. 6. Demonstrates leadership in classroom, at work and in school activities. Service 1. Participates in outside activity. 2. Volunteers dependable and well-organized assistance. 3. Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities. 4. Willingness to do committee and staff work. 5. Readiness to show courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers and students. Procedures for Selection: 1. At the end of the second semester, a listing of all eligible juniors and seniors is compiled and submitted to the

faculty for review. 2. The Awards and Honors Committee meets to select inductees. 3. Nominations are submitted to the principal for approval. 4. Selected nominees are tagged during a morning homeroom period. 5. Selected nominees are formally inducted at an evening ceremony. Dismissal of Members: The faculty council will use dismissal from National Honor Society sparingly. Alternative disciplinary measures are sometimes more constructive and allow the student to learn from minor mistakes. In the case of academic violations, the member will be given at least one semester to raise his/her cumulative GPA. (For flagrant violations of criminal law or school rules, no warning is necessary.) In all cases of possible dismissal, the adviser will always inform the errant member in writing (a member is never automatically dismissed). If the faculty council determines that dismissal is appropriate, the errant member will be allowed to present his/her case in person, before the faculty council. If the member is dismissed, written notification will be given to the student, parents and administration. The member must surrender any NHS emblem or membership card to the adviser. The school principal is the final appeal in dismissal cases.

NCAA Approved Courses: We have had a number of students who have qualified to compete at the Division I, IAA, and II levels over the past several years, and have fielded numerous questions from parents concerning NCAA eligibility requirements for courses leading up to their senior year. We felt it was in the students’ and parents’ best interest to know what courses have been approved as a core requirement by the NCAA. . The guidelines for athletic eligibility for Division I, IAA, and II can be found on the next two pages. These courses have also been denoted in the course catalog guide for your assistance. Parents are reminded to review the NCAA guidelines carefully as they prepare course selections in future years for their child if they feel that their child may have an opportunity to compete at those levels. Whether you receive an athletic scholarship or not, you will still have to meet the NCAA eligibility requirements to participate in competitions as a freshman. Please feel free to contact the guidance department if you have any further questions.

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Core Courses

NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses. NCAA Division II currently requires 14 core courses. Division II will require 16 core courses for students enrolling on or after August 1, 2013. See the charts below.

NCAA Division I will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh semester (seven of the 10 must be a combination of English, math or natural or physical science that meet the distribution requirements below). These 10 courses become "locked in" at the seventh semester and cannot be retaken for grade improvement. o Beginning August 1, 2016, it will be possible for a Division I 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.

Test Scores

Division I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade-point averages (GPA). The sliding scale for those requirements is shown on Page No. 2 of this sheet.

Division II requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68.

The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used.

The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the following four sections: English, mathematics, reading and science.

When you register for the SAT or ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center code of 9999 to ensure all SAT and ACT scores are reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used.

Grade-Point Average

Be sure to look at your high school’s List of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center'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. Use the list as a guide.

Division I students enrolling full time before August 1, 2016, should use Sliding Scale A to determine eligibility to receive athletics aid, practice and competition during the first year.

Division I GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.000 (corresponding test-score requirements are listed on Sliding Scale B on Page No. 2 of this sheet).

Division I GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.300 (corresponding test-score requirements are listed on Sliding Scale B on Page No. 2 of this sheet).

The Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.000.

Remember, the NCAA GPA is calculated using NCAA core courses only.

4 years of English.

3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher).

2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school).

1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science.

2 years of social science.

4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

3 years of English.



3 years of additional English,

mathematics or natural/physical science.


4 years of additional courses (from

any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

Divisions I and II Initial-Eligibility Requirements

3 years of English.



2 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science.


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Sliding Scale A

Use for Division I prior to August 1, 2016

NCAA DIVISION I SLIDING SCALE Core GPA SAT ACT

Verbal and Math ONLY

3.550 & above 400 37 3.525 410 38 3.500 420 39 3.475 430 40 3.450 440 41 3.425 450 41 3.400 460 42 3.375 470 42 3.350 480 43 3.325 490 44 3.300 500 44 3.275 510 45 3.250 520 46 3.225 530 46 3.200 540 47 3.175 550 47 3.150 560 48 3.125 570 49 3.100 580 49 3.075 590 50 3.050 600 50 3.025 610 51 3.000 620 52 2.975 630 52 2.950 640 53 2.925 650 53 2.900 660 54 2.875 670 55 2.850 680 56 2.825 690 56 2.800 700 57 2.775 710 58 2.750 720 59 2.725 730 59 2.700 730 60 2.675 740-750 61 2.650 760 62 2.625 770 63 2.600 780 64 2.575 790 65 2.550 800 66 2.525 810 67 2.500 820 68 2.475 830 69 2.450 840-850 70 2.425 860 70 2.400 860 71 2.375 870 72 2.350 880 73 2.325 890 74 2.300 900 75 2.275 910 76 2.250 920 77 2.225 930 78 2.200 940 79 2.175 950 80 2.150 960 80 2.125 960 81 2.100 970 82 2.075 980 83 2.050 990 84 2.025 1000 85 2.000 1010 86

Sliding Scale B Use for Division I beginning August 1, 2016

NCAA DIVISION I SLIDING SCALE GPA

for Aid and Practice GPA

for Competition SAT ACT

Sum 3.550 4.000 400 37 3.525 3.975 410 38 3.500 3.950 420 39 3.475 3.925 430 40 3.450 3.900 440 41 3.425 3.875 450 41 3.400 3.850 460 42 3.375 3.825 470 42 3.350 3.800 480 43 3.325 3.775 490 44 3.300 3.750 500 44 3.275 3.725 510 45 3.250 3.700 520 46 3.225 3.675 530 46 3.200 3.650 540 47 3.175 3.625 550 47 3.150 3.600 560 48 3.125 3.575 570 49 3.100 3.550 580 49 3.075 3.525 590 50 3.050 3.500 600 50 3.025 3.475 610 51 3.000 3.450 620 52 2.975 3.425 630 52 2.950 3.400 640 53 2.925 3.375 650 53 2.900 3.350 660 54 2.875 3.325 670 55 2.850 3.300 680 56 2.825 3.275 690 56 2.800 3.250 700 57 2.775 3.225 710 58 2.750 3.200 720 59 2.725 3.175 730 60 2.700 3.150 740 61 2.675 3.125 750 61 2.650 3.100 760 62 2.625 3.075 770 63 2.600 3.050 780 64 2.575 3.025 790 65 2.550 3.000 800 66 2.525 2.975 810 67 2.500 2.950 820 68 2.475 2.925 830 69 2.450 2.900 840 70 2.425 2.875 850 70 2.400 2.850 860 71 2.375 2.825 870 72 2.350 2.800 880 73 2.325 2.775 890 74 2.300 2.750 900 75 2.275 2.725 910 76 2.250 2.700 920 77 2.225 2.675 930 78 2.200 2.650 940 79 2.175 2.625 950 80 2.150 2.600 960 81 2.125 2.575 970 82 2.100 2.550 980 83 2.075 2.525 990 84 2.050 2.500 1000 85 2.025 2.475 1010 86 2.000 2.450 1020 86 2.425 1030 87 2.400 1040 88 2.375 1050 89 2.350 1060 90 2.325 1070 91 2.300 1080 93

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COURSE SELECTION GUIDE

Procedure for Course Selection: The counselors will distribute course selection booklets and sheets and will instruct all students in the course

selection process. Students will then meet with their teachers for a preview of the Program of Studies and individual course

recommendations for the following year. Teachers will initial the recommended courses on the selection sheet. The course selection sheets will be taken home for completion and parental signatures. They will be returned to

the counselor for individually scheduled conferences. If course selection sheets are not returned, the counselor will make the following year’s schedule for the student. Where students, counselor, and parents are not in agreement, a parental conference is required. Please call 717-

464-3311, Guidance Office, to arrange an appointment. If, after the conference, parent and student still wish student to take a non-recommended course, a parent release form must be signed and on record in the student’s cumulative folder.

Due to conflicts, not all students may be able to schedule all classes requested; therefore, a system of advanced selections of alternates will be used. The selection of course alternates should be carefully considered.

All students must schedule a minimum of 8 credits or 4 per semester.

Schedule Change Policy: The student, parent(s) and school must mutually agree upon selection of courses. Schedule changes are recognized by the high school as sometimes necessary. This statement is designed to clarify school policy regarding schedule changes. Generally, there will be no schedule changes once a semester begins. However, certain requests for schedule changes will be considered for the following reasons: A. Educational needs have changed requiring the addition of an academic class for graduation requirement. B. A student is unable to perform course requirements as determined by the teacher, who recommends the

change to the counselor and principal. C. Medical issues documented by a licensed physician, psychologist, or psychiatrist.

Changes that meet the above criteria must be accompanied by a personal conference with a Guidance Counselor and the completion of the yellow Course Change form. Schedule changes (based on one of the reasons stated above) must be made prior to the last day of the 2013-2014 school year. (Students will not be permitted to reschedule first semester failures for the second semester.) Schedule changes that occur after Day I of school opening, always require counselor, parent(s), teacher, and administrator approval on the Schedule Change Form. If, for educational reasons, as determined by the principal, counselor, and parent, a student does not continue with the second half of a full year AP course, the course title will be labeled as Advanced for transcript purposes (i.e., Advanced Calculus, Advanced Physics, Advanced Biology, and Advanced Chemistry). The course weight will change from a 1.1 to a 1.05 with the appropriate adjustment made to the course grade for the Class of 2014 and beyond.

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SPECIALIZED COURSES

030EL A.C.M.E. Gifted Seminar 1.0 Credit Note: Students must have a Gifted I.E.P. The goals of this class reflect Achievement, Creativity, Mastery of Problem Solving Skill and Eclectic Learning. The themes of the core curriculum change each year to insure diversity. Students who are interested in multicultural studies, language arts, foreign languages, fine arts, creative writing, practical arts, social studies and sciences will benefit as they pursue teacher and self-directed activities. Course expectations include oral, written and independent projects. Marking period grades will be determined by cumulative points from the various projects.

050EL Videography 1.0 Credit The Videography course will provide the students with an introduction to the realm of video production. The course is designed for the beginning video student. The students will learn how to create videos, run various types of equipment and learn limited digital video techniques. The students will work on planning, writing and creating various types of videos. The skills and methodologies developed during the class will provide a foundation for future learning and employment in the video field.

055EL Studio Production 1.0 Credit The studio production course will provide the students with an introduction to the realm of studio production. The students will learn how to create studio oriented television shows, run various types of equipment and learn pre- and postproduction techniques. The students will be involved in development, writing, set design and construction, acting, directing and producing original works and projects. The skills and methodologies will provide a foundation for future learning and employment in the television and video field.

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English

Every student is required to complete four (4) credit hours of English to satisfy the graduation requirement. All English courses incorporate the Pennsylvania State Standards of Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening.

Ninth Grade - Required

Accelerated American Literature and Composition 9 (104EN)

Tenth Grade - Required

Accelerated World Literature and Composition 10 (171EN)

Eleventh and Twelfth Grade - Offerings

Accelerated British Literature and Composition (161EN) Accelerated Shakespeare (106EN)

Accelerated Composition & Syntactical Analysis (110EN) Accelerated English and Communications (116EN)

Mass Media Literacy (107EN) English 12 (143EN)

Creative Writing (158EN) AP English: Composition and Literature (160EN)

HACC English (HC101)

*143EN is a required course for chosen students *Students who score below proficient on the Keystone Literature Exam will be placed in Acc. British Literature in their junior year.

Note: When referenced in the information below, please note that 158 were offered last year in 2012-2013 but are not offered this year in 2013-2014.

104EN Accelerated American Literature and Composition(NCAA Approved)1.0 Credit This course is designed as part of the college-bound sequence of courses. Students will read, discuss, and study important works from American literature. This course will emphasize grammar, vocabulary development, and sound research skills. Students will write and revise a series of compositions using primary and/or secondary sources. Covering general test-taking skills, essay writing, sentence completions, and critical reading skills, this course is an intensive preparation in vocabulary, writing, and reading for the Scholastic Aptitude Test. In addition, students will study formal persuasive speaking. Course expectations include a class study of The Crucible, To Kill a Mockingbird, Fahrenheit 451, a persuasive speech, and all other cumulative writing assignments. This course fulfills the requirements of an accelerated course.

171EN Accelerated World Literature and Composition (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of 104EN This course is designed as part of the college bound sequence of courses. Students will read, discuss, and study important works from world literature. The comprised selections (novel, drama, poetry, and short story) are all highly reflective of the historical and cultural backgrounds of the authors. Writing themes are derived from the content areas of the course, while essential grammar skills are taught in conjunction with the writing. This course will further emphasize essay writing and reading for the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Course expectations include a class study of Things Fall Apart, Romeo and Juliet, A Doll’s House, and Oedipus the King, a formal speech, and all other cumulative writing assignments. This course fulfills the requirements of an accelerated course.

106EN Accelerated Shakespeare (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of 104EN and 105EN This course introduces students to Shakespeare’s greatest plays, teaching the value of close examination and analysis of the text. The course, which includes tragedy, history, and comedy, will challenge students to become better readers, thinkers, and writers as they respond in writing to the sonnets and each play. Writing themes are derived from the content areas of the course, while essential grammar skills are taught in conjunction with the writing. Course expectations include a sonnet unit, an independent study of one of Shakespeare’s plays, writing and revising a series of compositions using primary and/or secondary sources, a formal speech, and all other cumulative writing assignments. This course fulfills the requirements of an accelerated course.

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107EN Mass Media Literacy 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of 104EN and 105EN

Students who enroll in this class will learn to be better consumers of the strands of English (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking) by studying the structure and function of mass media and its effects and by immersing themselves into the theory and practice of major media forms. Writing themes are derived from the content areas of the course, while essential grammar, tone, and stylistic skills are taught in conjunction with the writing. Course expectations include the composition of several unit-specific assignments, encompassing printed, visual, and online media, with plenty of hands-on application in the creation of various media: ethical journalism, propaganda messages, song lyric rewriting, television scripting, magazine design, etc. Also, students will read and analyze works of literature in various media. The thousands of images that each person takes in on a daily basis from classic literature, newspapers, magazines, internet, billboards, video games, and movies must be analyzed and examined for their validity. Students will learn to question everything they hear, see, and watch.

115EN Accelerated Composition and Syntactical Analysis (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of 104EN or 105EN (Formerly Accelerated Grammar)

This course is designed as part of the college bound sequence of courses for students with a particular desire in developing a sophisticated voice as a writer through advanced composition styles in preparation for the SAT, AP courses, and college writing. Compositions include various studies and reading on semantics, word etymologies, linguistics, and rhetorical analysis of the nonfiction works by such essayists including William Saffire, Annie Dillard, Katha Pollitt, and Gloria Naylor. Students will attain a more meticulous, extensive mastery of English grammar and master complex verbal and absolute phrasal, clausal, and rhetorical structures through an exploration of the history of the English language, Transformational grammar, and traditional Reed-Kellogg sentence diagramming. This course fulfills the requirements of an accelerated course.

116EN Accelerated English and Communications (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisites: Successful completion 104EN and 105EN

Accelerated English and Communications is a perfect course for twelfth graders in preparation for college and for eleventh graders planning to move into a HACC or AP level course their following year. It will prepare students for thinking, learning, and writing academically at the college level. Students will improve the clarity, correctness, and organization of their written and oral expression. Students will learn Standard English and grammatical structures to improve their understanding of rhetorical and stylistic choices to enhance their effectiveness in writing. Students will also be challenged in the practical aspects of formal debating and theories of argumentation. Students will analyze various works of both fiction and nonfiction, focusing on argumentative styles and critical approaches to reading like Feminism, New Historicism, and Deconstructionism. This course fulfills the requirements of an accelerated course.

152EN Novels and Film (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of 104EN and 105EN Note: Offered on odd numbered school years (2013/2014) This course will ask students to use critical thinking skills in understanding eight novels and 12 films as contrasting expressions of the human condition. Students enrolled in this course will study these modern novels and will examine film techniques that are used to compare and contrast to the written text. This analysis will be shared verbally and in informal writings. The purpose will be to explore the questions of the stories as they are interpreted by authors, directors, and the audience. Writing themes are derived from the content areas of the course, while essential grammar skills and vocabulary are taught in conjunction with the writing, Course expectations include argumentative essays, a formal speech, and writing and revising a series of compositions using primary and/or secondary sources.

158EN Creative Writing (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of 104EN and 105EN Note: Offered on even numbered school years (2014/2015) This course will address the needs of those students who are highly motivated in creative written expression and who desire to write for self-improvement and publication in various genres. Students of all writing levels are welcome. We will compose in a variety of genres, such as poetry, drama, short stories, science fiction, journalism, the research paper, and others. Course expectations include all cumulative writing assignments, formal presentations, independent projects, and participation in a class portfolio project.

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160EN AP English: Composition and Literature (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisites: Successful completion 104EN and 105EN and at least one other English credit.

AP English teaches the concepts prepared by the Development Committee of the College Board. Students study challenging works of recognized literary merit. Assessment depends on students’ written analysis of the works and effective classroom discussion through a seminar approach. Course expectations include a three to five page analysis at the conclusion of each literary work, completion of an expository essay for either a college or scholarship application, and all other cumulative writing assignments.

161EN Accelerated British Literature and Composition (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of 104EN and 105EN This course is designed as part of the college-bound sequence of courses. Students read, discuss and study important works from British literature selected for their representation of major literary periods and for their literary value. The semester chronologically proceeds from the Anglo-Saxon works to the Romantics and contemporary writers. Writing themes are derived from the content areas of the course, while essential grammar skills are taught in conjunction with the writing. Students will write and revise a series of compositions using primary and/or secondary sources. Course expectations additionally include a class study of Hamlet, Lord of the Flies, 1984, and a formal speech. This course fulfills the requirements of an accelerated course.

HC101EN HACC English 101 (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of 104EN and 105EN and at least one other English credit and must pass HACC placement test

HACC English 101 is a writing course that explores expository and analytical composition in response to literature. It includes discussions of contemporary social and cultural issues and how they affect our lives. Students will master the writing process, using critical thinking, well-developed ideas, organizational strategies, outside sources, rewriting, revision, and appropriate diction. Through reading, discussion, observation, and evaluation, students will gain skill in the drafting, revision, and editing of insightful, scholarly essays. Note: Students who take this course will also have, in accordance with the agreement with Harrisburg Area Community College, the ability to earn up to three (3) college credits through enrollment in the this class. ** Students will accrue a tuition cost through HACC for this course.

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MATHEMATICS Students must pass four courses in mathematics in order to qualify for graduation. The following sequential diagram indicates the primary routes a student may follow in pursuing the Mathematics program. However, alternate sequences are available to students, if deemed necessary. A graphing calculator is required for any course beyond Algebra II or Accelerated Geometry. The Math Department recommends a TI-83 or TI-84. Math/Science College-Bound Computer Science Majors Sequence Sequence Electives

Accelerated Algebra I (301MA) Computer Full Year Algebra I (305MA) Programming (325MA) Accelerated Algebra II (341MA) Programmiing in Java I (326MA) Accelerated Geometry (321MA) Algebra II (342MA) AP Computer Pre-Calculus (361MA) Trigonometry & Geometry (322MA) Science (327MA)

Algebra III (356MA) Calculus (362MA) AP Calculus AB (370MA) Trigonometry & Prob & Stat (358MA) Prob & Stat (358MA) Algebra III (356MA) or AP Stat (359MA) AP Stat (359MA) or AP Stat (359MA) AP Stat (359MA) or AP Calculus BC (371MA) Pre-Calculus (361MA)

301MA Accelerated Algebra I (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 8

th grade instructor recommendation

This course provides the foundation for the study of operations and properties of the real number system. Topics include the study of linear equations/functions, linear inequalities, absolute value equations, systems of equations/inequalities, exponential properties/functions, factoring, and topics from probability and statistics. Students will be expected to think critically while solving challenging problems and studying mathematical concepts. Accelerated Algebra I will meet all the requirements of an accelerated course.

303MA Pre-Algebra 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Failure in proficiency on the 8

th grade

PSSA Math test or recommendation of 8th

grade instructor Note: Students may not select this class Students who do not achieve a proficient or advanced score on the eighth grade PSSA math test will be assigned this course. Students who achieve a low proficient on the math section of the PSSA will also be considered for placement in the course. Pre-algebra is designed for those students who need a review of the basic skills of mathematics before enrolling in Algebra I. The major emphasis of this course will be on the solution of equations and inequalities in the integer number system. Ratios, proportions, percents, the graphing of linear equations and an introduction to basic geometry will also be included in the curriculum.

305MA Algebra I (Full Year) (NCAA Approved) 2.0 Credits This full year Algebra I course provides the foundation for the study of operations and properties of the real number system. Students will have the opportunity to learn all topics tested on the Algebra 1 Keystone assessment. Topics include the study of linear equations/functions, linear inequalities, absolute value equations, systems of linear equations/inequalities, exponential properties/functions, polynomials and factoring, quadratic equations/functions, and simple rational expressions, as well as topics from statistics and probability. Students will be expected to think critically while solving challenging problems and studying mathematical concepts.

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321MA Accelerated Geometry (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 301MA This course involves the study of the relationships among one-, two-, and three-dimensional geometric figures. The topics to be included in this class are the coordinate plane, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, geometric inequalities, parallel lines, polygons, similarity, congruence, circles, probability, trigonometry, and area and volume. Both inductive and deductive methods of reasoning will be emphasized in the problem-solving process. Also included are the application of definitions, postulates and theorems in two-column proofs as well as coordinate geometry proofs. Accelerated Geometry will meet all the requirements for an accelerated course including several application-type projects that may involve a significant amount of work outside of class. It is recommended that a student should have earned a grade of B or better in Accelerated Algebra II (341).

322MA Geometry (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 342MA This course involves the study of the relationships among one, two and three-dimensional geometric figures. Students will primarily learn through hands-on explorations and physical modeling. The following topics will be included: coordinate geometry, classification of geometric figures, triangle relationships and congruence, segment and angle measure, surface area, volume, parallel lines, quadrilaterals, polygons, similar figures, right triangle trigonometry, and properties of circles. It is recommended that a student should have earned a grade of C or better in Algebra I (full year) (305MA) and Algebra II 342MA.

325EL Computer Programming 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 301MA or 305MA This course is designed to introduce fundamental concepts and skills in computer programming. Students learn to program by completing a series of increasingly complex programming projects using the Visual Basic programming language. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and creative use of programming tools. The course includes a major programming project in the second marking period. It is recommended that the student should have earned a grade of B or better in Accelerated Algebra I (301), Algebra I (302), or Algebra I (full year) (305).

326EL Programming in Java I 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 325MA or instructor permission This is the second in a series of three programming courses. Students learn to program in the Java programming language with primary emphasis placed upon the concepts and skills needed for object-oriented programming. There is also a brief introduction to fundamental algorithms and data structures. Emphasis is placed on learning by doing and assessment by performance. Note: This is NOT “JavaScript.” Java will meet all of the requirements for an accelerated course.

327EL AP Computer Science 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 326MA or instructor permission This is the last in a series of three programming courses. Students improve object-oriented programming skills and formally study computer science topics. The course is the equivalent of a first year course in computer programming at a college level. Students will be prepared for the AP examination in spring.

341MA Accelerated Algebra II (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 301MA or 305MA This course will build on students’ work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, while students will extend their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. Students will work closely with the expressions that define the functions and continue to expand and hone their abilities to model situations and to solve equations, including solving quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithms. Depending on student needs and time constraints, enrichment problems and various projects will be incorporated into the curriculum. Accelerated Algebra II will meet all of the requirements of an accelerated course. It is recommended that a student should have earned a grade of B or better in Accelerated Algebra I (301).

342MA Algebra II (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 305MA This course is designed for those students planning to continue their work beyond high school in fields not closely related to mathematics. Topics that will be studied and discussed include linear functions, systems of linear equations, quadratic and polynomial functions, exponential growth and decay, and rational functions. Emphasis will be placed on applying the concepts to real-world situations. It is recommended that a student should have earned a grade of C or better in Algebra I (full year) (305MA) or Accelerated Algebra I (301MA)

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356MA Trigonometry/Algebra III (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Either 321MA and 341MA or 322MA and 342MA This course is designed primarily for those students with an interest in trigonometry and its applications. The six trigonometric functions, their inverses and graphs, solving trigonometric equations and the solution of triangles will be studied. Radical functions, logarithms, sequences and series will also be studied. It is recommended that the student should have earned a grade of B or better in Algebra II. A graphing calculator is required for this course (TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended).

358MA Probability and Statistics (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Either 321MA and 341MA or 322MA and 342MA This course is designed to give college-bound students a firm background in probability and statistics. It will help the student develop an understanding of the concepts and problems of descriptive and inferential statistics. Some of the topics include graphing data, averages and variation, elementary probability theory, the binomial distribution, the normal distribution, sampling distributions, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression, and correlation. Probability and Statistics will meet all of the requirements for an accelerated course. It is recommended that a student should have earned a grade of B or better in Accelerated Algebra II 341 or Algebra II 342. Students need to be either a junior who has completed 361MA Pre-Calculus or a senior to sign up for this course. A graphing calculator is required for this course (TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended).

359MA AP Statistics (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Either 341MA and 321MA or 342MA and 322MA Note: Students must have the signature of the department head to register This is a one-semester course designed to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting as well as analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: Exploring Data – describing patterns and departures from patterns; Sampling and Experimentation – planning and conducting a study; Anticipating Patterns – exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation; and Statistical Inference – estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses. This course will be offered in the fall and the AP exam is in the spring. Students need to be either a junior who has completed 361MA Pre-Calculus or a senior to sign up for this course. Students may take either Probability and Statistics (358) or AP Statistics (359). They may not take both courses. A graphing calculator is required for this course (TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended).

361MA Pre-Calculus (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Either 341MA and 321MA or 356MA Note: Students must have the signature of the department head to register This course is designed to prepare college-bound students for a first course in calculus. Advanced algebra, analytic geometry and trigonometry are integrated with other topics by an approach that emphasizes functions. Concepts presented include polynomial functions, transcendental functions, quadratic functions, and trigonometric functions. It is recommended that the student should have attained a grade of B or better in Accelerated Algebra II 341 or a grade of B+ or better in Trigonometry and Integrated Math 356. A graphing calculator is required for this course (TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended).

362MA Calculus (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 361MA Note: Students must have the signature of the department head to register This introductory Calculus course is designed to provide students with strong math ability exposure to the fundamentals of Calculus. The course includes the study of algebraic and trigonometric functions. The topics emphasized will be limits, continuity, derivatives and their applications, and integration. It is recommended that the student should have earned a grade of B or better in Pre-Calculus. Students taking this course may NOT take AP Calculus. A graphing calculator is required for this course (TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended).

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370MA AP Calculus AB (NCAA Approved) 2.0 Credits Prerequisite: 361MA Note: Students must have the signature of the department head to register This is a full year course and is designed to provide students with exceptional math ability an opportunity to determine their college placement and/or earn college credit in mathematics. The course includes the study of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. The topics emphasized will be limits, derivatives and their applications, integration, and the applications of integration. In addition, each student will be asked to work on extended topics or to complete an independent project. Students may enroll in this course if they attain a grade of B or better in Pre-Calculus and are recommended by the teacher. A graphing calculator is required for this course (TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended).

371MA AP Calculus BC 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 370MA Note: Students must have the signature of the department head to register This is a one-semester course and is designed to provide students with exceptional math ability an opportunity to determine their college placement and/or earn college credit in mathematics. The course follows the College Board’s approved curriculum. The topic outline for this course includes the topics not covered in AP Calculus AB. The topics to be emphasized, but not limited to, include parametric, polar and vector functions, their derivatives and integration applications, L’Hospital’s rule, improper integrals, solving logistic differential equations and using them in modeling, and polynomial approximation and series. In addition, each student will be asked to work on extended topics or to complete an independent project. Students may enroll in this course if they attain a grade of B or better in AP Calculus AB and are recommended by the teacher. A graphing calculator is required for this course (TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended).

SCIENCE

Students must pass four (4) sciences. The two common recommended paths are shown below:

Accelerated Earth Science (401SC) or Earth Science (402SC)

Accelerated Biology (411SC) Biology (412SC)

Accelerated Chemistry (441SC) or Chemistry (442SC) Integrated Science (423) or Chemistry (442SC)

Accelerated Physics (460SC) or AP Physics (461SC) Physics (462SC)

Electives AP Chemistry,

Biotopics, Anatomy and Physiology, AP Biology Physics, AP Physics, Geology

*Note: All AP science courses are full year courses. There may be other prerequisites that must be met for some electives.

401SC Accelerated Earth Science (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Earth science utilizes chemistry, physics and biology to explore processes both on Earth and in the solar system. Students will study minerals and rocks, weathering and landforms, paleontology and geologic time, geophysics, hydrogeology and the water cycle, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy. Students will sharpen map reading and interpretations skills while examining surface processes such as erosion, earthquakes and drainage systems. The faster pace and increased rigor will prepare students for more advanced science classes. Students best suited for this class should have excelled in previous science classes.

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402SC Earth Science (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Earth science utilizes chemistry, physics and biology to explore processes both on Earth and in the solar system. Students will study minerals and rocks, weathering and landforms, paleontology and geologic time, geophysics, hydrogeology and the water cycle, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy. Students will sharpen map reading and interpretation skills while examining surface processes such as erosion, earthquakes and drainage systems.

411SC Accelerated Biology (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 401SC or 402SC This course introduces biology from an ecological point of view. Students will gain an understanding of biological topics including the characteristic of life, organic chemistry, cellular processes, cellular structures, cellular division, and genetics using probability, bioengineering, evolution, conservation, and ecology. Laboratory activities, using a wide variety of specimens, play an extensive role in the course. The faster pace and increased rigor will prepare students for more advanced science classes. Students best suited for this class should have excelled in previous science classes.

412SC Biology (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 401SC or 402SC This course introduces biology from an ecological point of view. Students will gain an understanding of biological topics including the characteristic of life, organic chemistry, cellular processes, cellular structures, cellular division, and genetics using probability, bioengineering, evolution, conservation, and ecology. Laboratory activities, using a wide variety of specimens, play an extensive role in the course.

421SC Biotopics (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisites: 423SC or 441SC or 442SC This is a project-based course designed to give students a better understanding of the interaction occurring between organisms in various ecosystems. This is a taxonomy course which involves many labs and activities that are project-based. Specific organisms, such as insects or plants and birds, are looked at in more detail. Students will also study population growth and its effect on our planet.

422SC Anatomy and Physiology (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisites: 441SC or 442SC This course is a combination of two biological topics: anatomy and physiology. The anatomy and physiology units describe levels of biological organization, support and movement, control and regulation, body fluids and transport, environmental exchange and continuity of life. A three-week dissection studying the organ systems will also be conducted.

423SC Integrated Science (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisites: 411SC or 412SC Integrated Science introduces high school students to a variety of topics in the physical sciences. The course is mainly concerned with changes in matter and energy within naturally occurring systems. Topics include states of matter, chemical reactions, acids and bases, motion, forces, water systems and natural resources.

432SC AP Biology (NCAA Approved) 2.0 Credits Prerequisites: Student must have earned an A- or higher in 442 SC or a B- or higher in 441SC or a C- or higher in 445SC or 446SC This Advanced Placement course in Biology is designed for students who would like to test out of an introductory biology class at college or those who would like to take an in-depth look at biology. The course will cover the topics of molecules, cells, genetics, ecology and organisms as recommended by the College Board. Students will be admitted to this class based upon the following criteria: previous science grades and teacher recommendations.

441SC Accelerated Chemistry (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisites: 411SC or 412SC (Recommend Algebra II) This is a course for college-bound students interested in a science field with a strong background in math. A clear picture of the way scientists proceed to do their work is presented and repeatedly followed in the development of this course. Students draw from extensive laboratory experience to formulate chemical principles such as the atomic theory, nature of matter and mole concept. Chemical principles considered include energy, characteristics of chemical reactions, chemical periodicity and chemical bonding.

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442SC Chemistry (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisites: 411SC or 412SC (Recommend Inter. Algebra) This is a course for college-bound students interested in areas other than math or science. The presentation is a descriptive and theoretical approach, which follows a more traditional format than Accelerated Chemistry. The relationship between chemical structure and properties are explored. Laboratories, an important component of the course, are both qualitative and quantitative. The dimensional analysis, the nature of matter and the mole concept are developed.

446SC AP Chemistry (NCAA Approved) 2.0 Credits Prerequisites: 441SC This Advanced Placement course in Chemistry is designed to provide students with exceptional science ability an opportunity to determine their college placement and/or earn college credit in chemistry. This course will include advanced studies in inorganic and organic chemistry. Students will be admitted to this class based upon the following criteria: previous science grades, teacher recommendations and a qualifying exam when class size is limited.

460SC Accelerated Physics (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisites: (Recommend Algebra II) This course focuses on concepts of motion and projectiles, matter and energy, momentum and collisions, electricity and magnetism, waves and sound and light and optics. Students build and analyze cable systems and rockets. Students measure and analyze the motion of elevators and roller coasters. Students work with lasers, speakers, microphones, lenses, air track gliders, force probes, motion probes and numerous other technical instruments and equipment.

461SC AP Physics (NCAA Approved) 2.0 Credits Prerequisites: (Recommend Geometry) The AP Physics B course provides a systematic introduction to the main principles of physics and emphasizes the development of problem-solving ability. It is assumed that the student is familiar with algebra and trigonometry. In most colleges, this is a one-year terminal course with a laboratory component. Students will be admitted to this class based upon the following criteria: previous science grades, teacher recommendations and a qualifying exam when class size is limited. This is a full year course.

462SC Physics (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisites: (Recommend Algebra I) This course utilizes less mathematics compared to the Accelerated Physics course. The course focuses on concepts of motion and projectiles, matter and energy, momentum and collisions, electricity and magnetism, waves and sound and light and optics. Students build and analyze cable systems and rockets. Students measure and analyze the motion of elevators and roller coasters. Students work with lasers, speakers, microphones, lenses, air track gliders, force probes, motion probes, and numerous other technical instruments and equipment.

Please note: Taking two of the following courses would count as a full credit of Science – Agriculture Science I and II and/or Veterinary Science I and II.

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Students must pass one course (course number listed below) from either column at each level as well as one elective for a total of four (4) social studies credits.

Accelerated American Cultures (201SS) or American Cultures (202SS) Accelerated World Cultures (211SS) World Cultures (212SS) Or AP World History (259SS)

Accelerated Amer. Govt. /Econ. (221SS) American Govt. /Econ. (222SS) Or AP American Government (260SS)

Electives 240SS, 241SS, 242SS, 243SS, 244SS, 259SS, 260SS, 261SS, 262SS, 263SS

Students wishing to pursue Advanced Placement courses in the social studies department in their junior and senior years should take the 201SS, 211SS, and 221SS sequences “accelerated” courses.

American Cultures: Twentieth Century American Cultures traces the development of social, economic and political factors, which affected American history from the turn of the century to the present. This course helps students understand the relevance of history by showing them how people and events of the past connect to the present. Units to be covered include World War I, Roaring 20’s, the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, Politics of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, and most recent events.

201SS Accelerated American Cultures (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit This section is designed for students looking for an academic challenge or those students with a strong interest in social studies. This course provides a more rigorous and in-depth look at the topics covered. The instructor will stress higher-level thinking skills including synthesis, analysis and evaluation of historical events with a greater emphasis on reading and writing. In addition, students will be expected to prepare a project for various units covered throughout the semester. Students wishing to pursue Advanced Placement courses in social studies in their junior and senior years are required to take this course.

202SS American Cultures (NCAA Approved 1.0 Credit This is a basic history course designed for students looking to meet graduation requirements or who do not want to pursue an emphasis on social studies. The outcome of this course is to promote critical thinking and to teach students how to become informed decision-makers. The teacher will use a variety of appropriate instructional techniques and assessments. In addition, students will be expected to prepare a project for various units covered throughout the semester.

World Cultures: Given comprehensive definitions for both geography and culture in the introductory unit, this course examines the people, religions, and ways of life, history and current events of cultures throughout the world. This course is designed to present both an understanding and an appreciation of the cultures studied. Major units of study include Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, East Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.

211SS Accelerated World Cultures (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit This section is designed for students looking for an academic challenge or those students with a strong interest in social studies. This course provides a more rigorous and in-depth look at the topics covered. The instructor will stress higher-level thinking skills including synthesis, analysis, and evaluation of geography and culture with a greater emphasis on reading and writing. In addition, students will be expected to prepare a project for various units covered throughout the semester. Students wishing to pursue Advanced Placement courses in social studies in their junior and senior years are required to take this course.

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212SS World Cultures (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit This is a basic history course designed for students looking to meet graduation requirements or who do not want to pursue an emphasis on social studies. The outcome of this course is to promote critical thinking and to teach students how to become informed decision-makers. The teacher will use a variety of appropriate instructional techniques and assessments. In addition, students will be expected to prepare a project for various units covered throughout the semester.

Note: Both American Cultures and World Cultures are prerequisites for all additional social studies courses; therefore, successful completion of 201SS or 202SS AND 211SS or 212SS is required to sign up for any of the courses listed below.

American Government/Economics: This course is designed to prepare the student for active participation in the American Democratic process. Students will explore units including the foundations of our government, the Constitution, our political process, Congress, the executive branch of government, the courts and the Bill of Rights and how foreign policy is formulated. The purpose of the economics segment of the course is to have students gain an understanding of the basic economic concepts of scarcity and supply and demand and to apply these concepts in contemporary situations. In addition, students will study how government interacts with the economy by reviewing principles of taxation, budget deficits and the national debt.

221SS Accelerated American Government/Economics (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 201SS or 202SS and 211SS or 212SS This section is designed for students looking for an academic challenge or those students with a strong interest in social studies. This course provides a more rigorous and in-depth look at the topics covered. The instructor will stress higher-level thinking skills including synthesis, analysis, and evaluation of the Constitution, our government, and economics with a greater emphasis on reading and writing. Part of the semester will focus on our Government, while the other part will focus on survey topics in Economics. In addition, students will be expected to prepare a project for various units covered throughout the semester. Students wishing to pursue Advanced Placement courses in social studies in their junior and senior years are required to take this course.

222SS American Government/Economics (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 201SS or 202SS and 211SS or 212SS This is a basic history course designed for students looking to meet graduation requirements or who do not want to pursue an emphasis on social studies. The outcome of this course is to promote critical thinking and to teach students how to become informed decision-makers. The teacher will use a variety of appropriate instructional techniques and assessments. Part of the semester will focus on our Government, while the other part will focus on survey topics in Economics. In addition, students will be expected to prepare a project for various units covered throughout the semester.

Social Studies Electives: The following Social Studies elective courses are open to all juniors and seniors who have successfully completed American Cultures and World Cultures.

240SS Comparative Religions (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 201SS or 202SS and 211SS or 212SS This course will deal with the study of the various religions of the world. The studies will cover religion through the ages and deal with the interactions and interrelationships of the religions of the world. The main religions covered in the course will be oral religious societies, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and modern faiths. Through these diversified studies, the students will be exposed to the various concepts, beliefs, traditions and practices of the religions and peoples of the world as well as its impact on history and culture. The students will have to prepare a major project in each marking period. This elective course is open to all juniors and seniors who have successfully completed American Cultures and World Cultures. This elective is to be considered an “accelerated elective” which will challenge students academically. This course provides a rigorous and in-depth look at the topics covered. Instructors will stress higher-level thinking skills including synthesis, analysis and evaluation of topics covered.

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241SS Sociology (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 201SS or 202SS and 211SS or 212SS Sociology is the study of human relationships. It is concerned with how people behave in groups and how group interaction shapes individual behavior. Units of study will include introduction to sociology, research in sociology, culture, socialization, social structure, groups and formal organizations, deviance and social control, social stratification, inequalities in race, ethnicity, gender, and age, the family, education, political and economic institutions, religion, sport, population and urbanization, and social change and collective behavior. The subject material will be applied to real life situations to enhance the students understanding of sociology at work. The students in this course will prepare projects for a variety of the units of study covered during the course. This elective course is open to all juniors and seniors who have successfully completed American Cultures and World Cultures. This elective is to be considered an “accelerated elective” which will challenge students academically. This course provides a rigorous and in-depth look at the topics covered. Instructors will stress higher-level thinking skills including synthesis, analysis and evaluation of topics covered.

242SS Psychology (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 201SS or 202SS and 211SS or 212SS Psychology deals with the study of the individual’s behavior. The course presents basic material typical of an introductory college course. Units covered include introduction and history, senses and perceptions, the human brain, learning and conditioning, cognitive psychology, psychological testing, developmental psychology, emotions/motivations and states of consciousness, personality theory, stress, psychopathology, psychotherapy, and social psychology. In addition, subject material is applied to everyday life situations, enhancing one’s self-understanding and improving relationships with others. The students will be expected to complete various experiments and major projects in each marking period. This elective course is open to all juniors and seniors who have successfully completed American Cultures and World Cultures. This elective is to be considered an “accelerated elective” which will challenge students academically. This course provides a rigorous and in-depth look at the topics covered. Instructors will stress higher-level thinking skills including synthesis, analysis and evaluation of topics covered.

243SS Local History (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 201SS or 202SS and 211SS or 212SS This course is designed to provide students with an in depth study of Pennsylvania and Lancaster County history from the origins of the regions up to the 21st Century. Units to be covered include: geography of Pennsylvania and Lancaster, tourism and Lancaster County, Native Americans, early settlement of the region and William Penn, the Germans and the Amish, colonial Pennsylvania, the influences of wars – French and Indian, Revolutionary and Civil, industrial growth, transportation growth, changes in the government, and local communities – Lancaster County. The students in this course will prepare projects for a variety of the units of study covered during the course. This elective course is open to all juniors and seniors who have successfully completed American Cultures and World Cultures.

244SS Introduction to Law (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 201SS or 202SS and 211SS or 212SS The purpose of this course is to introduce students to various aspects of law and the legal system in the United States. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and practices associated with the field of law. Units to be covered include the history of American law, state and federal court systems, constitutional law, civil and criminal judicial procedures, juvenile law, family and housing law, contracts and torts. The teacher will use a variety of appropriate instructional techniques and assessments. In addition, every student will prepare a variety of projects using multi media and technology for various units covered in the course. This elective course is open to all juniors and seniors who have successfully completed American Cultures and World Cultures.

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Note: Social Studies AP courses are open to tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students who have successfully completed 201SS Accelerated American Cultures and 211SS Accelerated World Cultures. (AP World History can serve as a replacement for 211 Accelerated World Cultures.)

259SS AP World History (NCAA Approved) 2.0 Credits Prerequisite: 201SS In addition to providing a basic exposure to the factual narrative, the goals of this year-long A.P. World History course are to develop: 1) an understanding of the principal themes in World history, 2) the ability to analyze historical evidence, and 3) the ability to express that understanding and analysis effectively in writing. This course includes history both as content and as methodology. Emphasis is placed on students developing intellectual and academic skills, including: 1) effective analysis of such primary sources as documents, maps, statistics and pictorial and graphic evidence, 2) effective note-taking, 3) clear and precise written expression, and 4) the ability to weigh evidence and reach conclusions based on facts. There will be an emphasis on college-level reading and writing in this course. All tests in the class will be modeled after the AP exam and will include college level multiple choice and essay questions. This AP course is open to tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students who have successfully completed 201SS Accelerated American Cultures.

260SS AP American Government and Politics (NCAA Approved) 2.0 Credits Prerequisite: 201SS and 211SS This challenging year-long course is designed to give students a critical perspective on government and politics in the United States. The course will prepare students to take the Advanced Placement test. Students who score well on this test may receive college credit. The course will involve the study of general concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific case studies. Major content areas include constitutional foundations of American democracy, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties and interest groups, institutions and policy processes of national government and civil rights and civil liberties. There will be an emphasis on college-level reading and writing in this course. The ability to construct thoughts in well-reasoned essays is an integral part of the AP test and the course. All tests in the class will be modeled after the AP exam and will include college level multiple choice and essay questions. This AP course is open to eleventh and twelfth grade students who have successfully completed 201SS Accelerated American Cultures and 211SS Accelerated World Cultures or 259SS AP World History.

261SS AP European History (NCAA Approved) 2.0 Credits Prerequisite: 201SS and 211SS In addition to providing a basic exposure to the factual narrative, the goals of this year-long A.P. European History course are to develop: 1) an understanding of the principal themes in modern European history, 2) the ability to analyze historical evidence, and 3) the ability to express that understanding and analysis effectively in writing. Students in this course are expected to demonstrate knowledge of basic chronology and major events and trends from the High Renaissance of approximately 1450 to the present. The broad themes of intellectual-cultural, political-diplomatic, and social-economic history form the basis of the course within that chronology. The focus of this course will be to use critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills to understand the complex nature of the inter-relationship shown in modern European development. Students will be expected to complete a mastery project that reflects their understanding of the inter-relationships of historical issues. This course includes history both as content and as methodology. Emphasis is placed on students developing intellectual and academic skills, including: 1) effective analysis of such primary sources as documents, maps, statistics and pictorial and graphic evidence, 2) effective note-taking, 3) clear and precise written expression, and 4) the ability to weigh evidence and reach conclusions based on facts. There will be an emphasis on college-level reading and writing in this course. All tests in the class will be modeled after the AP exam and will include college level multiple choice and essay questions. This AP course is open to eleventh and twelfth grade students who have successfully completed 201SS Accelerated American Cultures and 211SS Accelerated World Cultures.

262SS AP United States History (HACC 103 and 104) (NCAA Approved) 2.0 Credits Prerequisite: 201SS and 211SS AP United States History is a challenging course that is meant to be the equivalent of a freshman college course. It is a year-long survey of American history from the age of exploration and discovery to the present. Prospective students should expect that the workload would be heavier than most regular high school history courses. Emphasis is placed on critical and evaluative thinking skills, essay writing, and the interpretation of original documents. There will be an emphasis on college-level reading and writing in this course. All tests in the class will be modeled after the AP exam and will include college-level multiple choice and essay questions. This AP course is open to eleventh and twelfth grade students who have successfully completed Accelerated American Cultures (201) and Accelerated World Cultures (211). Note: Students who sign up for AP United States History will also have the option of “dual enrolling” in HACC 103 and 104 and earning six college credits from Harrisburg Area Community College. ** Students will accrue a tuition cost through HACC for this course.

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263SS AP Psychology (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 201SS and 211SS The AP Psychology course will provide the student with an in-depth study of the major elements of psychology. The course will cover historical, biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychologies; as well as, psychopathology, psychotherapy, personality theory, psychological testing, consciousness, learning theory, motivation and emotions, and research methodologies. These units will be completed to prepare the student to take the AP exam and future college course work. Critical thinking, analysis, source reading and writing, among other skills, will be emphasized as means of assessment. The class will cover all materials at an accelerated pace, similar to an actual college course. All units will be completed by the AP exam. The time after the exam will be dedicated to analyzing scholarly articles, writing abstracts, conducting experiments, and applying the units from the course to real world situations. There will be an emphasis on college-level reading and writing in this course. All tests in the class will be modeled after the AP exam and will include college level multiple choice and essay questions. This AP course is open to eleventh and twelfth grade students who have successfully completed 201SS Accelerated American Cultures and 211SS Accelerated World Cultures.

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FINE ARTS

Art Education: 600EL Art Survey 1.0 Credit This course is an introductory art studio orientation course which offers a broad range of visual art experiences based on the elements of art and using various art media and techniques. The concepts of aesthetics, art criticism, art history, and art production will be applied and reinforced. In this class, students will work to improve drawing skills and their awareness of two-dimensional visual illusions. There will also be an emphasis on design. Perspective, composition, proportion, line, value, art history and more will be examined. You do not have to feel like you are an artist to succeed in Art Survey. Bring a willingness to work hard on your ideas and artwork, and you will develop a sense of design as well as an increased ability in drawing, collage, painting, and design. Each student will be required to purchase and maintain a sketch book for the course.

601EL Fine Art 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 600EL or instructor permission This course is for the student who would enjoy working with many different materials and techniques in two dimensional arts. A concentration on improving artistic skills as well as learning how to critically look at the work will be the essential objectives of this course. Fine Art is also designed to add breadth, depth and quality to the work of students who have already learned the basics elements of drawing and painting during Art Survey. Students are encouraged to further develop visual skills through a series of in-depth exercises and projects. Problems in painting, drawing, and design will be assigned. Students will study Renaissance art and Eastern art during the 15 century. Each student will be required to purchase and maintain a sketch book for the class.

602EL Design and Illustration 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 600EL or instructor permission In this course, students will learn basic commercial art, graphic design and illustration skills. Logo designing, creating graphic work for a commercial purpose with design and creativity stressed, drawing exercises and design exercises in thinking visually will be included. The class will help the student to continue to develop and improve the concepts of design and visual communication. Students should have knowledgeable skills in drawing and painting before taking this course. Students will study late 19th century through Modern (Contemporary) art. Each student will be expected to purchase and maintain an 11’ x 14’ sketch book/journal for the class.

603EL Clay and Sculpture I 1.0 Credit This course is designed for students with an interest in working in clay. Students will explore basic hand building techniques used to create three-dimensional forms in clay and other mediums. Through hands-on activities, students will discover new ways of creating three-dimensionally while also having the opportunity to explore individual interests and talents. Students will gain a better understanding of design, craftsmanship, creativity, as well as the history of sculpture. Each student will be required to purchase and maintain a sketchbook for the class. This course is recommended for students in ninth and tenth grade in order to have the opportunity to complete Clay and Sculpture II and III.

604EL Jewelry and Metals I 1.0 Credit This course is designed for students with an interest in the craft aspect of art. Construction of creative and original jewelry and metal pieces using basic hand metal skills will be presented. Construction techniques explored include sawing, filing, finishing, riveting, texturing, bending, and soldering of brass, nickel-silver, and copper. Students will use tools such as saws, files, drills, hammers, and torches in this course and emphasis will be placed on educating students in their correct and safe usage. Students will be encouraged to explore new ways of thinking in creating unique metal forms and will study the history and techniques used to create them. Each student will be expected to purchase and maintain a sketchbook/journal for the class.

605EL Portfolio Preparation 1.0 Credit Note: Instructor permission only This course is designed for the student who by extensive prior study, accomplishment, commitment or artistic achievement warrants recommendation to the program by the instructor. This course will show students how to assemble a portfolio for art school/college admission. Students will learn to visually and verbally develop and present their artwork. A variety of portfolio styles will be discussed and samples will be available for examination. Students will build their portfolio while at the same time producing art that is relevant to their individual abilities and needs. This class is meant for the student that has possible interest in a college education in the visual arts. Each student will be expected to purchase and maintain a sketchbook/journal for the class.

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610EL Advanced Art 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in 601EL or instructor permission This course is for the student that has achieved success in the Art Survey (600) and Fine Art (601) classes, and who may be considering a career in art. A traditional as well as a contemporary perspective will be provided in order to aid in the creation of a strong portfolio of artwork. Two dimensional practices in figure drawing, painting strategies, and creative design challenges will be utilized to develop the student toward the preparation of a portfolio. Students will study the history of American art from the beginning of the nation until modern times. Each student will be required to purchase and maintain a sketchbook for the class.

612EL Jewelry and Metals II 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 604EL This course is designed for students with an interest in the craft aspect of art who wish to enhance and expand upon techniques and materials used in Jewelry and Metals I (604). Construction of original jewelry and metal pieces using basic hand metal skills will be presented. Construction techniques explored will include die forming, hollow form construction, enameling, stone setting, and loop in loop chain making. Students will be using copper, brass, nickel, as well as fine and sterling silver in the construction of their pieces. Students will be encouraged to further explore new ways of thinking in creating forms. In-depth investigation, with visual and written research of subject matter, will be expected. Each student should plan to purchase and maintain a sketchbook/journal for the class. Students may wish to budget money to purchase additional materials for class.

613EL Clay and Sculpture II 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 603EL or instructor permission This course is designed for the student who has an interest in working in clay and who wishes to enhance and expand upon techniques and materials learned in Clay and Sculpture I (603). In addition, students will learn to throw various types of forms on the potter’s wheel including cylinders, bowls, and plates. Through wheel throwing, students will discover new ways of creating three-dimensional forms in clay while also having the opportunity to explore individual interests and talents. Exploration using clay as a medium will be stressed as well as learning about artists from different cultures/time periods and various types of sculpture. Each student will be expected to purchase and maintain a sketchbook for the class.

614EL Clay and Sculpture III 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 603 EL and 613EL or instructor permission This course is designed for the student who has a serious interest in working in clay and who wishes to expand upon the work completed in Clay and Sculpture II (613). Wheel throwing and/or hand building techniques in clay will be further developed and taken to a higher level. Students will have the opportunity to focus on specific techniques and processes that best allow them to work in a series and bring conceptual ideas to their work. Various contemporary potters and sculptors will be studied in order for students to see how other three-dimensional artists use their media and integrate concepts. Each student will be expected to purchase and maintain a sketchbook/journal for the class.

615EL Jewelry and Metals III 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in 604EL and 612EL or instructor permission This course is designed as an investigation of advanced jewelry and metalsmithing techniques through in-depth demonstrations and samples combined with independent exploration expected of an advanced student. This course is for the serious student who wishes to expand upon the work completed in Jewelry and Metals II. Regular readings will be assigned, synthesized and discussed to continue developing awareness of ongoing discourse in craft, jewelry and metalsmithing as well as metal sourcing and ethics. Students will have the opportunity to focus on specific techniques and processes that best allow them to work in a series and bring conceptual ideas to their work. Various contemporary jewelers will be studied in order for students to see how other three-dimensional artists use their media and integrate concepts. Each student will be expected to purchase and maintain a sketchbook/journal for the class.

Foreign Language: 620EL German I (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit German I is a full credit course in which students will acquire basic foundations of the language and culture of German-speaking countries. The course will use a variety of activities, focusing on the four skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing using the text, “Komm mit!” (Level One). Course work will consist of, but not be limited to, cooperative learning activities, role-plays, Internet activities, projects, oral conversations, homework, agendas, quizzes and tests. Each student is expected to participate actively in all classroom activities and complete all projects.

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621EL German II (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Students who have successfully completed German I will continue to expand their knowledge of German using the text, “Komm mit!” (Level One) Coursework will again consist of, but not be limited to, cooperative learning activities, role-plays, Internet activities, projects, oral conversations, homework, agendas, quizzes and tests. In German II, however, students will be expected to recall and apply their knowledge of German I in order to both speak and understand at a higher level. A stronger emphasis will also be placed on reading and writing skills.

622EL German III (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of B- or higher in 621EL Students who have successfully completed German II will continue to expand their knowledge of German using the text, “Komm mit!” (Level Two). Coursework will again consist of, but not be limited to, cooperative learning activities, role-plays, Internet activities, projects, oral conversations, homework, agendas, quizzes and tests. In German III, students will be expected to both speak and understand German at a level, where they can communicate their basic needs orally and in written form. While continuing to focus on spoken language and listening skills, a stronger emphasis will also be placed on grammar concepts.

623EL German IV (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in 622EL Students who have successfully completed German III will continue to expand their knowledge of German using the text, “Komm mit!” (Level Two). Coursework will again consist of, but not be limited to, cooperative learning activities, role-plays, Internet activities, projects, oral conversations, homework, agendas, quizzes and tests. Students, at this level, will be expected to communicate almost entirely in the target language. Knowledge and application of previous vocabulary and grammar structures will intensify as students begin to operate solely in the language. A deeper understanding of the language and culture will be acquired through numerous simulation activities.

624EL AP German 2.0 Credits Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in 623EL AP German is a course for students in their fifth year of study. Students will expand their knowledge of the German language and culture and hone their communicative skills, both spoken and written. Students will be able to understand spoken German, both formal and informal, and German texts, both oral and written. The materials and activities selected to this end are also intended to prepare students for success on the AP German Exam and for further study in college. Throughout the year, students will practice writing essays, reading, listening to spoken German, and speaking German themselves while discussing targeted themes.

626EL Introduction to Mandarin Chinese I (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit This course is designed to give a thorough introduction to the sounds and phrasing of the Mandarin language. Students will learn and practice such sounds and phrasing through oral repetition and verbal exchanges. The written characters of the language will be introduced and time will be dedicated to the reproduction of such characters.

627EL Mandarin Chinese II (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit This course will follow and build on the knowledge gained through the completion of the first level course. It will offer students the opportunity to enhance their pronunciation and understanding of the Mandarin language through a variety of oral and written drills.

628EL Mandarin Chinese III (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of B- or higher in 627EL By the end of this course, students will gain listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to attain an intermediate-low level proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. They will be able to understand sentence-length utterances, including getting meals, lodging, transportation, and receiving simple instructions and routine commands. They will be able to ask and answer questions, initiate, and respond to simple statements and maintain face-to-face conversations. They will perform such tasks as introducing themselves, ordering a meal, asking directions, and making purchases.

629EL Mandarin Chinese IV (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in 628EL By the end of this course, students will gain listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to attain an intermediate-mid to high level proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. They will be able to understand longer utterances from the sentence to passage level, including topics dealing with dating, housing, sports, and travel. They will be able to ask and answer questions, initiate and respond to longer utterances and maintain long-term face-to-face conversations. Students will perform extended phone conversations, make comparisons about Chinese and North American pastimes, and plan and prepare travel itineraries.

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630EL Spanish I (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit This course is designed to cover the first four chapters in the textbook, “Äventuras” by EMC Publishing. Students will learn and practice the sounds of the Spanish language through oral repetition. They will also learn vocabulary that deals with specific topics, as well as basic grammatical concepts. Students must be active participants in all classroom activities in order to acquire verbal skills in the target language. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills will be implemented with a stronger emphasis on the oral and listening aspects of the language. Some cultural practices of the Hispanic world will be explored through readings and discussions. A variety of assessment tools will be implemented. They may include video projects, compositions, skits, posters, and oral conversations.

631EL Spanish II (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the Spanish I course covering chapters five through eight in “Äventuras” by EMC Publishing. Students will be required to apply previously learned grammatical concepts in combination with old and new vocabulary to express themselves in oral and written forms. Students will also learn how to properly implement more complex grammatical concepts. Once again, all four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be implemented. Video projects, skits, compositions, posters, and conversations may be used as assessment tools along with more traditional methods.

632EL Spanish III (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of B- or higher in 631EL This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the Spanish II (631) course. The course uses “Äventuras” and “Äventuras II” as its basic text. Students will expand their vocabulary and ability to communicate by being subjected to classroom directions given mostly in Spanish. They will also be required to speak in Spanish. Students will show a deeper understanding of Spanish grammatical concepts by incorporating them correctly in oral and written forms. Video projects, skits, compositions, computer projects, and conversations will be used as assessment tools along with more traditional methods.

633EL Spanish IV (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in 632EL This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the Spanish III (632) course. The course uses “Äventuras II” as its basic text. Students will tackle complex grammatical concepts including the use of the Spanish subjunctive. They will be required to improve their oral communication skills by conversing regularly with peers and instructors in the target language. Video projects, skits, audio recording, compositions and conversations will be used as assessment tools along with more traditional methods.

634EL Spanish V (NCAA Approved) 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in 633EL This course is designed for students that have successfully completed the Spanish IV (633) course. The course uses “Äventuras III” as its basic text along with many teacher created materials. Spanish will be used whenever possible for all classroom interactions, with the exception of grammatical explanations. Video projects, skits, audio recording, compositions, and conversations will be used as assessment tools along with more traditional methods.

Music: 640EL Concert Choir 0.3 Credit Concert Choir is designed to provide singers with a great variety of performance options and styles; techniques for singing and life-long appreciation of music and performance. Concerts are held several times a year and special engagements are programmed. Students study vocal techniques, sight reading and choral style. Performance attendance is expected of all members. (Class meets all year, three times per week.)

641EL Vocal Repertoire 1.0 Credit The focus of the course is on training the individual’s singing voice through frequent performance and evaluation by the class and instructor. The course aims are to develop correct breathing, tone quality, resonance, placement, diction, stage presence and interpretation through a wide variety of solo literature.

642EL Music Theory and Skills 1.0 Credit This course is designed primarily, but not exclusively, for the student considering further study in music. The student becomes more proficient in listening to, performing and writing music through a study of melody, rhythm, harmony, form and style. Activities include dictation (writing what one hears), ear training, sight-singing, melodic and harmonic analysis, harmonization and original composition.

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644EL Musical Theater 1.0 Credit Designed for students with an interest in Musical Theater, this course will deal with learning and applying the fundamentals of acting and staging to scenes from various shows. The students will also be introduced to the development of the American Musical Theater, set building, directing, auditioning, and voice projection. Students will view live and taped musicals, analyze them and critique. Students will create their own mini-musical and perform it for the elementary students.

645EL Applied Ensemble/Beginner Guitar 1.0 Credit Note: It is preferred that all students registering for this course be at a beginner level Experience in reading music is helpful but not necessary. The school district will supply in-school guitars for the class. It is helpful, but not mandatory, for the student to have a practice guitar for home purposes. Only acoustic guitars will be used for this course, no electronic equipment. Subjects covered will be holding the guitar and tuning it, chords and strumming patterns, melody and note reading, scales, tablature, bar chords and bass lines. Students will be given the opportunity to perform by themselves and in small ensembles. This class is designed for the beginner.

648EL Musicianship 1.0 Credit This course develops ear-training skills by way of sight-singing, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation, interval training and beginning harmonization at the keyboard. This course is open to instrumentalists, vocalists and any student wishing to become a better musician. Students enrolling in this class must have basic music theory skills (ex., note values, note names of bass and treble clefs), and be able to sing a major scale.

650EL Concert Band 0.2 Credit Prerequisite: Able to perform high school level music Membership is by audition when the student first enrolls in the high school program. Continued membership will be determined by successful participation. The band participates in several concerts per year, and attendance at all performances is a requirement for all members. Students will explore and master both individual and ensemble performance skills through performance of music of various time periods, composers and styles. (Class meets all year, two times per week.)

651EL Orchestra 0.3 Credit Prerequisite: Able to perform high school level music Orchestra is designed to provide capable string players the opportunity to rehearse and perform a variety of musical styles including classical, folk and contemporary literature. The high school orchestral experience will be unique in that winds and percussion are added once a week to create a full orchestra. Winds and percussion will be hand selected by the orchestra director each September but these students will not receive grades/credit. Concerts are held several times a year with required attendance for both rehearsals and performances. Students explore and master individual and ensemble performance skills. (Class meets all year, three times per week.)

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

710HP Health/Physical Education 0.5 Credit Note: Requirement for grade 9 Students in this required co-ed course will participate in both health and physical education in an every-other-day rotation. In the physical education portion of class, students will have units in tennis and weight training. In the health portion of class, students will explore how health issues affect their bodies and their minds through units in physical, mental, and emotional health. They will also explore how topics, covered in both health and physical education, are important to their overall wellness.

715HP Health/Physical Education 1.0 Credit Note: Requirement for grade 10 Students in this required co-ed course will participate in both health and physical education. They will engage in experiential challenge activities and the elements on the L-S low challenge course. Units in tobacco, alcohol, sexuality, social relationships, communicable diseases (AIDS/HIV/STDs), drug use and CPR/basic first aid will be covered during the health portion of the course. In the physical education portion, units in weight training, volleyball and aerobic fitness will be taught.

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730EL Fitness and Recreational Activities 1.0 Credit Note: Grades 11 and 12 This is a core course that will fulfill the required physical education credit for grades 11 and 12. Students selecting this co-ed course will be exploring recreational and adventure activities through units in Pioneer Challenge, orienteering, geo caching, lawn games, bowling, table tennis, Frisbee golf, and others. The course emphasis will be on understanding how to safely participate in the activities and to help develop leadership qualities and interpersonal skills.

731EL Lifetime Team and Individual Sports 1.0 Credit Note: Grades 11 and 12 This is a core course that will fulfill the required physical education credit for grades 11 and 12. Students selecting this co-ed course will be exploring sport activities through units in tennis, golf, racquetball, slow pitch softball, volleyball, touch football, and basketball, along with supplemental games. The course emphasis will be on safe play, skill development, and knowledge, and can accommodate varying ability levels.

732EL Personal Fitness and Weight Training 1.0 Credit Note: Grades 11 and 12 This is a core course that will fulfill the required physical education credit for grades 11 and 12. Students electing this co-ed course will be exploring personal fitness concepts and weight training activities through the five components of physical fitness: muscle strength and endurance, aerobic fitness, flexibility and body composition. Students will be utilizing the fitness center three days per week to develop and implement their own personal fitness program. The course emphasis will be on improving the individual’s physical fitness through varied types of resistance exercises and training principles.

740EL Classroom Athletic Training 1.0 Credit Note: Grades 11 and 12 In this academically challenging elective course, students will be introduced to sports medicine through units on Initial Care and Evaluation of athletic injuries, Injuries and Healing, Athletic Trauma and Athletic Illness. Students will also be required to learn basic musculoskeletal anatomy through the “Anatomy Guy” project, anatomical terminology and principles of taping and wrapping. Practical experience in stabilizing, wrapping and taping techniques for the most common athletic injuries will also be learned in the following areas: foot/ankle/lower leg; knee/thigh/hip; and shoulder/elbow/wrist/hand. Spending five hours assisting the L-S trainer in the training room is also a requirement of the course. Course Requirements – athletic training room experience (five hours); Anatomy Guy project.

750EL Adaptive Physical Education Students who are physically unable to participate fully in regularly scheduled physical education classes will be referred by a physician and/or the physical education staff to receive individualized instruction through an adapted program.

Guidelines: Each grade level has different requirements. Hence, important guidelines for selecting appropriate Health and/or Physical Education courses are listed below:

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 and 12 710EL 715EL Required 730EL, 731EL or 732EL in junior or senior year. Elective 742EL Elective 742EL in either junior or senior year; however, 730EL,

731EL or 732EL must be taken. Note: Juniors considering attending the Career and Technology Center or college in their senior year are required to complete the HPE

requirements in their junior year.

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PRACTICAL ARTS

Agriculture Education:

500EL Agriculture Science I 1.0 Credit Agriculture Science I offer students an introduction to the study of animal science, horticulture, mechanics, and plant science. Students will explore career areas in veterinary science, wildlife, conservation, and mechanics; leadership and community development is also a part of the course. The completion of course requirements (all major assigned projects) is necessary for course credit. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is made available in this course.

501EL Agriculture Science II 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 500EL Note: May be offered on school years starting with odd years (2013, 2015, etc.) Agriculture Science II is designed for students with plans or interests in some phase of the animal industry or plant production field. Areas to be covered include large animal care and management, food science processes and production, meat judging, and slaughter techniques. In addition, part of the course is parliamentary procedure, agriculture sales, public speaking, plant production, fertilization, and conservation. Leadership and community development will be part of the course. The completion of course requirements (all major assigned projects) is necessary for course credit. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is made available in this course.

503EL Agriculture Mechanics I 1.0 Credit The design of this course is to give students an introduction to training in the following areas: tool fitting, plumbing, machine safety, small engine maintenance, drywall construction, electric motors, shop safety and farm carpentry. The completion of course requirements (all major assigned projects) is necessary for course credit. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is made available in this course.

504EL Veterinary Science I 1.0 Credit This course will examine the practical aspects of animal science as it relates to animal ownership, handling and health. The study of both large and small animals will be incorporated into this course. Areas to be covered include introductions to reproduction, pet care and management, animal CPR, digestive and nutrition systems, animal disease, animal rights, animal welfare, animal communication/behavior, and animal breeds. Leadership and community development will also be a part of this course. This course is recommended for any student interested in animals. The completion of course requirements (all major assigned projects) is necessary for course credit. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is made available in this course.

505EL Small Gas Engines 1.0 Credit This course is designed to give students experience in small engine repair and maintenance. Students will do work on two and four cycle engines. The course deals with information an owner and operator of a small engine should know. Much of this course is hands-on training. Students must supply an engine for repair. The completion of course requirements (all major assigned projects) is necessary for course credit. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is made available in this course.

506EL Welding and Electricity 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 503EL This course is an intensive study of electricity and welding. Students will learn electric principles and demonstrate common wiring used in the electrical industry. Students will develop skills in both electric arc and mig welding. In addition, plasma arc cutting and oxy-acetylene welding will be learned. The completion of course requirements (all major assigned projects) is necessary for course credit. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is made available in this course.



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507EL Advanced Mechanics 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 503EL, 505EL and 506EL Students in this course may work on projects from the training they received in Agriculture Mechanics I. Students will have advanced training in construction, surveying, welding, engines, concrete and masonry. Training in diesel engine maintenance will be included. The completion of course requirements (all major assigned projects) is necessary for course credit. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is made available in this course.

508EL Tractors and Machinery 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 503EL, 505EL and 506EL This course is designed to give students further knowledge and skill in the repair of small engine systems. Students will work with advanced overhaul and repair, starters, electrical systems, transmissions, and replacement of bearings and seals. Students will work with engine systems used on mid-sized lawn tractors and rototillers, and farm sized tractors. The completion of course requirements (all major assigned projects) is necessary for course credit. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is made available in this course.

509EL Landscape and Plant Design 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 500EL Note: May be offered on school years starting with even years (2014, 2106, etc.) This course is designed as an introduction to landscaping and landscape designing techniques. Units of study include pruning, plant identification, chemical usage and fertilizers, soils and erosion, plant design techniques, turf-grass management, and more. This course is intended to be very hands-on oriented. Frequent labs and outdoor activities encompass a large portion of this course of study. The completion of course requirements (all major assigned projects) is necessary for course credit. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is made available in this course.

510EL Veterinary Science II 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in 504EL This course will examine an in depth study of animal management techniques, animal nutrition, domestication and wildlife, animal birthing and medical techniques. This course targets both large and small animal species. Areas to be covered include animal anatomy, advanced animal behavior and research, animal welfare issues, principles of surgery, and genetic trends and breeding systems. Leadership and community development will also be a part of this course. This course is offered to those students who have successfully completed Veterinary Science I. The completion of course requirements (all major assigned projects) is necessary for course credit. Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) is made available in this course.

511EL Supervised Agricultural Experience 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Agriculture Department approval Students will have the opportunity to receive one credit per year for work performed outside of school in agri-business or agri-production areas. A minimum of 120 hours is required to meet the basic time requirement and a department approved SAE record book will be kept on the SAE project.

Business Education:

515BU Managing Your Finances 0.5 Credit Note: Requirement for grade 10 This course is designed to give all students a basic understanding in developing financial goals, budgeting, utilizing financial services such as banking, credit, debt and investment opportunities, acquiring insurance protection, and career exploration that would influence future financial sustainability. Students learn through various hands-on simulations to manage budget objectives, organize personal checking and savings accounts, calculate debt value, secure fraud protection, investigate credit card offers, insurance products, explore career options, and rehearse investing.

520EL Introduction to Business 1.0 Credit The world of business is exciting, challenging, attainable and fun! Introduction to Business is a basic course that draws students into the world of business by discussing various topics, such as marketing, economics, entrepreneurship/small business ownership, ethics, technology, and money/banking. The course will incorporate presentation, group work, videos, internet research, as well as hands-on assignments, projects, and simulations. Completion of marketing and business plans are course requirements.

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522EL Advanced Word Processing 1.0 Credit In the world of work, Windows compatible software and hardware is prevalent. By learning Microsoft Word, students will be able to make an easy transition from school to work or the college lab. Students are required to complete projects at the end of each lesson.

525EL Accounting I 1.0 Credit Accounting is often referred to as the language of business, and in Accounting I, students will learn how to record and analyze the financial information that is so vital to the success of a business. Emphasis is placed on understanding and completing the steps in the accounting cycle, which includes journalizing transactions and preparing financial documents. The course will incorporate presentation, demonstration, group work, videos, internet research, as well as hands-on assignments and projects. Completion of major application activities is a course requirement.

526EL Accounting II 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 525EL Following textbook introductions in advanced methods of accounting for assets, liabilities and equity, students will receive an introduction to computerized accounting. This course lays a foundation for career accountants or college majors in any field of business. The course will incorporate presentation, demonstration, group work, videos, internet research, as well as hands-on assignments and projects. Completion of major application activities is a course requirement.

527EL Computer Programs for Daily Use 1.0 Credit Computers are one of the most often used tools in schools and businesses around the world today, and the most commonly used suite of integrated programs is Microsoft Office. In this course, students will learn how to use the Microsoft Office Suite that includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. Whether typing documents, preparing presentations, charts or databases, students will be able to take the skills learned in this class and directly apply them in current and future classes, as well as in future careers to increase their own productivity. The course is designed to be a hands-on learning experience, but it will also incorporate presentations, demonstration, and numerous assignments and projects.

540EL Introduction to Marketing/Sales 1.0 Credit Marketing takes students through the steps of developing, promoting, and distributing a product. Targeting the market for a product designed by the students through proper research, and successfully advertising the product is a major thrust of the course. Students’ creative efforts will be put to use in exploring various marketing approaches and techniques, as well as the creation of a successful retail environment. Students will also discuss the process of selling various types of products in a consumer environment. The course will incorporate presentation, demonstration, group work, videos, internet research, as well as hands-on assignments, projects, and simulations. The completion of major projects and tests is a course requirement.

Family and Consumer Science: 553FC Family and Consumer Science 0.5 Credit Note: Requirement for grade 10 The Family and Consumer Science program is designed to enable individuals to actively participate in the improvement of family life. This Family and Consumer Science course focuses on the following areas: food and nutrition, child development and family life. The completion of course requirements (all major assigned projects) is necessary for course credit.

555EL Culinary Arts 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in 553FC Note: Reserved for grades 11 and 12 only The course provides the foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating based on current nutritional guidelines and recommendations. Students develop a pro-active, personalized diet philosophy incorporating self-analysis, evaluation of food trends, and topical health issues. Students will prepare nutritionally-balanced menus and health-conscious recipes, as well as make informed decisions about substituting ingredients. Food labs explore a variety of cooking methods and multi-cultural techniques emphasizing flavor, quality, moderation, and planning. This course is recommended for students considering a career in Culinary Arts and anyone interested in improving his/her overall sense of health and well-being. This is a great course to take before packing off to college and cooking on one’s own.

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Technology Education: 570TE Introduction to Information Technology 0.5 Credit Note: Requirement for grade 9 While learning to safely explore the World Wide Web, students will become savvy digital consumers. Students will learn through a combination of Web 2.0 tools like wikis, blogs, forum discussions, and chat rooms. This exciting hand-on course utilizes industry standard software, like Flash and PhotoShop, and popular Web 2.0 technologies. Participants will create web pages; PhotoShop an image to create a narrative; edit a brief video suitable for viewing on the internet; compress their thoughts into 140 characters or less; maximize the publishing potential of Microsoft Word; clarify an idea into a visually stunning PowerPoint presentation; utilize Flash to create rich multimedia animations and cartoons; write a wiki entry that encourages others to edit and adapt it; and learn how to make their work go viral.

571EL Graphic Communication I 1.0 Credit Graphic Communications is designed to familiarize students with graphic design, photo-offset and screen processes. Students will have hands-on experience in screen-printing, binding, composition, process photography, plate making and press operation. In addition, students will have an introduction to desktop publishing and type design.. Students are expected to pay for materials used in class that exceed the cost of required projects.

572EL Graphic Communication/Desktop Publishing II 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 571EL or 579EL This course is designed to further develop skills acquired in the Graphic Communication I or Desktop Publishing class by successfully completing advanced project work, multicolor work and advanced darkroom techniques, including halftone photography. A greater emphasis on computer skills in desktop publishing, type design and scanning will be stressed. Students are expected to pay for materials used in class that exceed the cost of required projects.

573EL Graphic Communication III 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 571EL or 579EL and 572EL Note: May be offered on even numbered years This course is designed for the student with a strong interest in graphic arts and is considering pursuing it in depth or as a possible career. Emphasis will be placed upon advanced offset lithography and advanced desktop publishing techniques through individual and production printing and multicolor work. Students will also have the opportunity to work on multicolor screen process printing projects.. Students are expected to pay for materials used in class that exceed the cost of required projects.

574EL Photography 1.0 Credit This course is designed for students who have interest in exploring the field of photography. Designed for the beginner, the focus will be on the study of different cameras as well as the types of film and developing techniques. Students will develop film, make black and white prints, and experience creative photographic techniques such as toning, vignetting, and the Sabattier process. Digital photographic imaging will also be addressed. Students are encouraged to have a camera with adjustable lens and shutter settings.

5742EL Photography II 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: 574EL Photography II builds on the experience students develop in the introductory course (Photography) and deals mostly with the use of digital photography. This course will give students who really enjoy photography an opportunity to continue to develop their skills. The course will review use of aperture and shutter speed, lighting and composition, digital image processing and manipulation. A digital SLR camera is recommended but not necessary for this course.

575EL Wood Technology I 1.0 Credit Wood Technology I is designed to educate students in basic woodworking skills with a major focus on shop safety and the correct usage of hand tools, portable electric tools and power machinery. Basic drawing, design, problem-solving, and construction skills will be emphasized throughout this course. Students will have the opportunity to work both in teams and individually on various activities and projects. Projects typically include CO2 car, cutting board, checkerboard, serving tray, and end table. Students will also gain experience working with other materials such as plastic and metal.

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576EL Wood Technology II 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in 575EL This course is designed to further develop and utilize skills acquired in Wood Technology I by selecting and planning more difficult projects. Special attention is given to additional machine setups for specialty cuts. Students will be required to design a project and then construct it in the lab. Students will work in teams and individually on various activities and projects. Students will participate in student enterprise projects as well as choosing and constructing individual projects. Students are expected to pay for materials exceeding $30 in value.

577EL Wood Technology III 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in 575EL and 576EL This course is designed for those students interested in developing advanced woodworking skills. The course offers an increased emphasis on selecting, designing, and constructing more advanced pieces of furniture. Students will use experience previously gained in Wood Technology I and II to create their own unique projects. A major percentage of class time will be spent on project construction. However, students will receive special instruction and demonstrations on advanced drawing techniques, machine setups, special cuts, and furniture restoration. Students are expected to pay for materials exceeding $30 in value.

579EL Desktop Publishing 1.0 Credit This course is designed for students who have an interest in developing skills in presentation graphics and looking more in depth at the potential and possibilities available in the software package of Adobe Creative Suites (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop) and Power Point. As the course progresses, the possibility of adding other software to the course such as Print Artist and Painter would be investigated. Students would design various projects in Creative Suites including stationery, business cards, greeting cards, package design, newsletters, brochures and other presentation-type projects. PowerPoint would give students experience in developing their skills in graphic presentations that they could incorporate into their classes or even as a way to submit their senior project.

580EL Introduction to CADD/Drafting 1.0 Credit This course will give students an introduction to engineering and architectural drawing through the use of hand drawing and the latest CADD (Computer Aided Drawing & Design) programs. In engineering drawing, students will learn basic sketching and drafting skills as well as the latest version of AutoCADD. In architectural drawing, students will create house plans and models using a 3-D architectural CADD program. The students will design and create their own “dream house” by producing floor plans, interior design plans, elevation plans, and 3-D animated tours of their house. Students will also create an electronic portfolio showcasing all their work from the semester. It addition, students will produce hand drawn technical renderings and creating a vinyl art product such as a decal, magnet, or tee shirt.

581EL Engineering Drawing and Technical Sketching 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in 580EL This course will allow students to learn advanced engineering drawing and design techniques through the use of hand drawing and the latest 2-D and 3-D AutoCADD programs. Students will also explore different forms of technical rendering such as pencil, ink, and multicolor renderings as well as stippling drawings. Basic skills from the Introduction to CADD course will be reviewed and new areas will be examined including pictorial, sectional, auxiliary, assembly drawings, and sheet metal developments. This information will then be applied in the engineering design process as students work individually and in groups on a number of engineering design activities to solve problems. Students will also create an electronic portfolio showcasing all their work from the semester. Other projects will consist of creating a variety of different vinyl art products ranging from decals to magnets, or tee shirts.

582EL Architectural Drawing 1.0 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in 580EL This course is designed for students who have an interest in architectural drawing and interior design. Students will learn and research different house styles, basic house designs, interior layouts and different floor plan designs. Students will create several house plan designs and models using a 3-D architectural CADD program. Students will design and create their own “dream house” by producing floor plans, interior plans, elevation plans, electrical plans, plot plans, detail drawings, and 3-D animated tours of their house. Students will also create hand drawn technical renderings of their house and will create an electronic portfolio showcasing all their architectural work form the semester.

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590EL Design Engineering 1.0 Credit This course will explore engineering principles by applying hands-on and minds-on problem solving skills to solve real life engineering problems. This class will help students see a connection between math, science, communication, and technology through open-ended design problems. Covered engineering principles will consist of electrical, structural, mechanical, and fluid systems. Other content areas will be drawn from topics such as robotics, 2-D AutoCADD, 3-D solids, drafting, and technical sketching. Students will have the opportunity to work on the computer to draw their designs, digitally test their 2-D and 3-D structures, learn basic concepts of electronic research information, create PowerPoint presentations, and design their own personal webpage portfolio of all their work from the semester. Other assignments typically include designing, building and testing music speakers, robotic arms, mousetrap vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, paper structures, a balsa structure and a six-foot bridge.

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LANCASTER COUNTY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER PROGRAM OFFERINGS

Advanced Manufacturing Center

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology The Electro-Mechanical Engineering program is designed as a pre-engineering program with an industry driven curriculum developed by leaders in the field. This program combines mechanics, control, electronic and electrical engineering, computer science, and systems design to create useful products. Examples of Electro-Mechanical systems include robots, digitally-controlled combustion engines, and machine tools with self-adaptive tools, contact-free magnetic bearings, and automated guided vehicles. In such systems, software has become an integral part of the product itself, an actual “machine element” necessary for proper function and operation. The Electro-Mechanical Engineering program includes an innovative curriculum. Students will gain knowledge and skills in: blueprint reading, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity, electronics, motors, motor control, programmable logic controls, robotics and motion control, process control instrumentation, and computer integrated manufacturing.

Sheet Metal Technology This program teaches skills necessary for construction of metal roofing, siding, spouting, welding application, and the layout, fabrication and installation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) ductwork along with other custom applications used in manufacturing and construction fields. In addition to lab work, sheet metal students create HVAC ductwork and flashing work for the student-built house project. The program is nationally certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) which is recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Students learn how to set up and operate major fabricating machines, such as shears, brakes, presses, and forming rolls. These machines cut, bend, form or strengthen materials. Sheet metal jobs may require considerable bending, lifting, standing and squatting. Workers need good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and measurement skills, plus the ability to visualize three dimensional projects.

Welding Technology Welders apply intense heat to metal pieces to join, melt and fuse them to form a permanent bond. Students in the program learn the techniques of Oxyfuel, Arc, Mig and Tig welding processes necessary for a variety of construction and repair projects such as building bridges, automobiles and other manufactured products. The Welding Technology program is nationally accredited by the American Welding Society (AWS/SENSE) and introduces students to both welding and cutting. Welders and cutters need manual dexterity, strength to lift heavy objects, measurement skills, good eyesight and hand-eye coordination. They should be able to concentrate on detailed work for long periods and be able to bend, stoop and work in awkward positions.

Agriscience Center

Environmental Horticulture The Environmental Horticulture industry is all around us in green areas and parks, manicured commercial properties, tree-lined neighborhood streets, interior landscaped shopping malls, and the trees, shrubs, and flowers that beautify private homes. This program will introduce the student to these various aspects of the evolving Horticulture industry. The areas covered will be plant production and research, environmental planting and design concepts, and green technology. Students will be instructed in the theory and skills needed to successfully enter the business world or post-secondary education. Instructional facilities include the school’s 8,000 square foot greenhouse, retail garden shop and landscaped grounds. Topics covered in the program are plant propagation, pest control, media and soil composition, plant maintenance, green roof technology, water conservation, sustainable landscape practices, beekeeping, and business operation.

Large Animal Sciences This program introduces students to the exciting and dynamic Agriscience industry while preparing them with the knowledge, hands-on training, and technical skills to successfully enter the career ladder in production animal science. The program covers topics including anatomy and physiology, reproduction, veterinary care, handling and restraint, nutrition, agriculture law compliance, biosecurity, genetics, and laboratory procedures. Students in this program will have the opportunity to do both theory in the classroom and hands-on education in the lab and on curriculum trips. Students will be exposed to cows, horses, sheep, goats, alpacas, and poultry. There is a demand for skilled workers with a strong work ethic. Graduates will have employment options in the expanding and diverse field of large animal sciences.

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Veterinary Assistant The program combines classroom theory and laboratory experience on topics including small animal veterinary care, surgical assisting, and laboratory testing, cleaning and feeding techniques. A career as a Veterinary Assistant encompasses all parts of veterinary medicine. Veterinary Assistants help Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians in the care of animals. Common duties of a Veterinary Assistant would include animal restraint, receptionist tasks, surgical assisting, setting up for laboratory procedures, grooming, exercising animals and cleaning. Students learn hands on skills with dogs and cats. Graduates could obtain employment in veterinary hospitals, animal training facilities, boarding kennels, grooming parlors or any business that houses or cares for animals. This program has an affiliation with the Lancaster Humane League and they perform low cost spay and neuter surgeries for the public once a week. This is the only program in the state that has students practicing surgical assisting tasks on a weekly basis. The demand for trained veterinary assistants has steadily increased over the past decade and this growth is expected to continue.

Construction Technologies Center

Architectural CAD – Design The Architectural CAD–Design program offers a foundation of basic CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting) skills and knowledge, preparing students to attend a two or four-year institution of higher learning or to begin a career as an entry level drafter and/or CAD operator. Students learn techniques through a self-paced program of instruction that includes instruction in AutoCAD software and other architectural concepts. Architectural draftspersons prepare accurate architectural working plans, cross-sections and details for engineering drawings. They may be required to make mathematical calculations, and to estimate both the quantity and cost of materials needed for a project. The program content consists of detailed instruction in basic house design, room planning, floor plans, elevations and preparation of working drawings and details.

Cabinet Making and Millwork The Cabinet Making and Millwork program prepares individuals for employment in the woodworking field. The program instructs students in general safety, hand tools, portable power tools, set-up and operation of woodworking machines, the design, layout and construction of furniture and cabinetry, identification and use of solid wood and sheet goods, countertop fabrication, blueprint reading, sanding and finishing techniques, and the installation of cabinets and countertops. Employment within the woodworking field requires physical strength, stamina, math skills, and the ability to measure, and strong attention to detail. Students gain additional practical experience as they produce and install the kitchen, bath and laundry cabinets for the annual house construction project.

Commercial Construction and Management The Commercial Construction and Management program offers students the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge for entry-level employment in the commercial/industrial construction field. The skills are acquired through a unique blend of theory, lab, and job site experiences. The program is certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and is recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). It includes instruction in and hands-on application of power tool operation, blueprint reading, site preparation, concrete application, basic framing procedures, building design, industrial finishers, exterior finishers, estimating and purchasing procedures. Additionally, the curriculum offers ten hours on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training, as well as Power Activation certification and JCB Backhoe certification.

Electrical Construction Technology The Electrical Construction Technology program is recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and taught by a certified National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) instructor. The program prepares individuals for employment in today’s residential, commercial and industrial electrical industries. Instruction includes electrical principles and theory, residential and commercial wiring, electrical maintenance, basic motor control systems and transformers. Electricians install, connect, test and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes. Electricians follow the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) specifications and procedures. Students learn these guidelines and how to navigate the NEC. Excellent reading and math skills are necessary, as well as good eyesight with normal color vision to distinguish color codes on wires.

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HVAC/R From furnaces to refrigeration units, systems that control heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration are important components of today’s residential, commercial and industrial buildings. The HVAC/R program prepares students to install, repair and maintain this equipment. The program is nationally certified by HVAC Excellence and by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), and is recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Curriculum studies include: HVAC equipment line voltage circuits, 24-volt control circuits, electric schematics, air distribution and duct work, air conditioning, heat pumps, electric heat, gas heat, oil heat, hydronics and blueprint reading. Lab includes basic HVAC industry entry level skills of the following: electric circuits, soldering, brazing, black iron piping, sst piping, sheet metal duct, basic fiberglass duct, air conditioning, heat pumps, gas furnaces, oil furnaces, boilers. Employees in this field need a strong mechanical aptitude, and solid reading and math skills are needed to understand technical manuals.

Masonry From a simple walkway to the ornate exterior of a high-rise building, masons use a variety of materials to create durable surfaces and structures. The Masonry program combines classroom training and job site experience so that upon graduation, students should perform at a level equivalent to a masonry apprentice with six months of experience. The program is certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Students receive instruction in laying concrete block and brick, composite walls, chimneys and fireplaces, landscaping, paving, setting tile, stone work, drywall, plaster, stucco and concrete pouring finishing. Other topics include the different types of mortar mixes, their strength and uses, reinforcement of masonry walls, masonry cleaning, weather protection for masonry, and estimating supplies and materials. Masons stand, kneel and bend for extended periods of time and often lift heavy materials overhead.

Painting/Ceramic Tile and Vinyl This program teaches the basics of residential, commercial and industrial painting and flooring. Lessons include fundamentals of color theory, using tools, estimating material amounts, using scaffolding and ladders, reading blueprints. The program is certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and is recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The curriculum covers various painting/finishing techniques including exterior and interior painting, wood finishing and spray painting. Instruction in wall covering installation includes preparing drywall and hanging wallpaper around doors, windows, inside and outside corners, and archways. Students learn how to apply finishes to both antique and new furniture. Flooring lessons include the installation of ceramic tile and vinyl. Students use a wet saw, tile cutter and trowels to prepare and lay ceramic tile for floors, countertops, backsplash, tub surrounds and shower stalls. Work in this field requires bending, kneeling, crawling, working on ladders and the flexibility to maneuver in confined areas.

Plumbing The high-paying field of plumbing involves the installation and repair of water, drainage, waste disposal and gas systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Plumbers also install fixtures, such as bathtubs, sinks and appliances including dishwashers and water heaters. The Plumbing program is certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The program covers blueprint reading, residential systems, fixture and equipment installation, system maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. Other areas include plumbing rough-in, PVC and metal piping, water heater service and system installation, system performance, estimations, soldering, drain line work and using trade tools and equipment. Students acquire job site experiences, such as installing plumbing in residential and commercial buildings, as part of their training. The class is responsible for the installation of all plumbing systems in the new house construction project, including gas mains, water mains, sewer lines and fixtures.

Residential Carpentry The Residential Carpentry program is certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The program prepares students for employment as a Carpenter Apprentice. Students demonstrate their skills by building a residential structure and doing construction/renovation work at off-campus job sites. Carpentry involves the steps of layout and measurement, cutting and shaping materials, joining materials and checking the accuracy of the finished job. The program covers instruction in hand and power tools usage, blueprint reading, estimating, scheduling, concrete form building and placing/ reinforcing/finishing concrete, as well as building wood frame structures such as rough framing, roof framing, exterior finishing, trim and interior finishing, hardwood floor installation and stair construction. Carpenters require hand-eye-foot coordination, along with the ability to make precise measurements and to solve arithmetic problems quickly and accurately.

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Consumer Services Center

Cosmetology Although styles and fashions change from year to year, the work of cosmetologists remains the same – helping people to look their best. Cosmetology, offered at all three campuses, teaches techniques in the art of hair, nail, and skin care. Instruction covers shampooing, hair styling, permanent waving, coloring, chemical hair relaxing, skin care, manicuring, temporary hair removal, scalp treatment, make-up analysis and care of all hair types and textures. Students must complete 1250 hours of instruction before they are eligible to take the State Board of Cosmetology licensure examination. In order to obtain 1250 hours, high school seniors are required to complete their training by enrolling in a cosmetology program at LCCTC for completion during the summer after their senior year.

Early Childhood Education This program is designed to train and prepare students for employment in the early learning field and provides the foundation for study in higher education. Early Childhood students receive hands-on experiences at the state-of-the-art Early Learning Center located on the Mount Joy campus, at the on-site Head Start program, and at a local elementary school. A graduate of this program who meets the requirements can qualify as an assistant group supervisor in Early Learning centers throughout Pennsylvania. In addition, students can prepare for the nationally recognized Child Development Associate credential. The students study all the phases of child development: physical, social, emotional, and intellectual. Instruction is provided in health, safety, development, learning environments, guidance, classroom management, and observation and learning activities. This program’s curriculum is aligned with several college courses at local post-secondary schools. This allows students to earn college credits towards degrees in related occupations, such as: Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Human Development and Family Studies.

Culinary Arts Center

Baking and Pastry Arts The Baking and Pastry Arts program is equipped with the same state-of-the-art tools and machines used in industry settings. The program teaches the functions of ingredients in products, recipe conversions, sanitation, equipment safety and proper food handling. Students gain experience by preparing desserts, pastries and breads, which are sold or served in the Culinary Arts Center restaurant and store. Some of these products include tortes, flans, chocolate specialties, Danish, puff pastries, pies, mousses, specialty cookies, sauces, custards, puddings, icings and a wide variety of both breads and decorated cakes.

Culinary Arts/Chef In the Culinary Arts/Chef program, students learn how to prepare soups, sauces, meat entrees, vegetable dishes, salads and dressings as well as herb and spice identification. Students prepare menu items ranging from local favorites to classical and international cuisine. Other areas covered include fresh pasta preparation, fabrication of beef, pork and poultry, seafood identification and preparation, appetizers, desserts, plate presentation, garnishing and restaurant service. Course work also includes purchasing, inventory, menu planning, nutrition, recipe costing and customer service. A major emphasis is placed on sanitation and use and care of kitchen equipment. A pleasant attitude and neat appearance are important when dealing with customers. Individuals need stamina to stand for long periods of time, excellent hand-eye coordination and a keen sense of taste and smell.

Event Planning and Tourism Services Management This program takes a first-hand look at the fast-paced and exciting careers in hospitality. Students in this program will receive academic instruction and work experience that reflects industry standards for jobs within the hospitality, event planning and lodging industry, and gain work experience at a local lodging property. Students in this program will learn an overview of lodging management, leadership and management skills, reservations, front desk, housekeeping, marketing and sales, event coordination, and food and beverage service. When students graduate, they will be ready to begin their hospitality career or continue their education at a college or university.

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Health Care Center

Clinical Care Assistant This challenging program prepares students to work as nursing assistants in acute care settings. A nursing assistant provides direct patient care while utilizing technical skills in tasks assigned by a registered nurse. This individual completes and documents patient care activities. This program is certified by the National Health Career Association (NHA). The curriculum includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical law and ethics, math, nutrition, growth and development, critical thinking skills, pathophysiology, bedside care, personal care, ECG, phlebotomy, emergency skills, home health aide skills, and medical assisting skills including front office skills. This theory-intensive program includes a significant amount of reading from college level textbooks. The physical ability to move patients, excellent hand dexterity, and good hand-eye coordination are a must. This program offers a clinical internship in a hospital setting, preparing students for nursing programs and other health care careers.

Dental Assistant The Dental Assistant program integrates lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experiences to teach students a variety of dental-related subjects. The major areas of study include anatomy and physiology, chair side dental assisting, radiology, dental materials and microbiology/sterilization. The program also covers pharmacology, oral pathology, dental anatomy, computer introduction, medical/dental emergencies, dental office business procedures, legal/ethical management and communications. During the second half of the year, students participate in clinical rotations in private dental offices, clinics and hospitals. Experience gained in the Dental Assistant program prepares students to take the Dental Assisting National Board in dental radiology required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The program’s textbook is written on a college level, requiring that students entering the program possess excellent reading/comprehension skills. The coursework is a stepping stone to furthering your education as an EFDA, dental hygienist or dentist.

Medical Administrative Assistant This program prepares students to serve on a healthcare team in the administrative role. A Medical Administrative Assistant requires medical knowledge, organizational and business skills, communication skills, and the ability to meet accepted performance standards of health care workers. The program includes medical terminology with abbreviations, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, law and ethics, medical transcription, insurance procedures, coding, billing, collections, medical records, and electronic medical records. Administrative skills include appointment scheduling, phone technique, filing medical records, maintaining electronic medical records, typing medical reports, filling out insurance forms, banking duties, computer skills, and many other administrative procedures. The program textbooks are written on a college level, so students need excellent reading skills. Students should have basic computer and keyboarding skills upon entering the program. Qualifying students participate in an eight-week externship at a physician’s office, hospital, clinic, insurance company, laboratory, pharmaceutical company, etc.

Medical Assistant Medical assistants are professional, multi-skilled individuals who perform administrative and clinical duties in health care settings. The program includes studies in anatomy and physiology, health insurance coding and billing, medical math, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, pharmacology, clinical and administrative skills. In addition, curriculum includes clinical skills such as phlebotomy, laboratory tests, minor surgical procedures, medication administration and performing and interpreting electrocardiograms. During the fourth making period, students who have successfully completed program requirements may participate in a six-week clinical experience in a physician’s office. The National Health Career Association (NHA) participates with the program to allow medical assistant students to receive certification through this agency. Students who participate in clinical may be eligible to sit for the exams to become certified as a clinical medical assistant, administrative medical assistant, and phlebotomist and/or EKG technician. Students planning to pursue further health care training after high school should take the SAT or ACT testing during their junior year.

Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide This rewarding program prepares students to work as nursing assistants in long-term care facilities and/or as an aide in the home care environment. A nursing assistant provides direct patient care while utilizing technical skills in tasks assigned by a licensed nurse in the long term care setting. Nursing assistants complete and document patient care activities. This course is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This course will offer CNA training as well as Home Health Aide training. The curriculum includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, legal aspects of heath care, math, nutrition, growth and development, critical thinking skills, pathophysiology, and bedside care, as well as home health care. The physical ability to move patients, good hand-eye coordination, dependability, and compassion are required. This program offers students the ability to participate in clinical rotations at long-term care facilities. After clinical completion students are eligible to take the certification test. Additional certifications include: American Heart Association First Aid, and Personal Care Home/Direct Care Staff Certification.

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Information Technology Center

Computer Systems Technology Computer Systems Technology includes courses in A+ and DHTI+. In the A+ course, students learn about motherboards, hard drives, IRQs, HEX, BINARY code and troubleshooting in preparation for the A+ Certification exams. In the DHTI+ course, students will learn about Digital Home Theater, Digital Satellite, AV technologies, Home Automation and Home Security technology. Once these courses have been mastered, various vendor specific product certifications may be taken in order to give the student more specific skills such as AMP/Tyco cabling certification. Students acquire an in-depth understanding of the planning, installing, configuring, and maintaining of computer systems. Instruction includes knowledge of server-level hardware implementations, data storage and data recovery. The program follows the standards set forth by CompTIA, AMP/TYCO, and CISCO.

Web Design Using Windows-based operating systems, the curriculum presents website elements, including web page preparation, programming, design, maintenance, and updating. The program builds upon a foundation of Internet concepts, including browser basics, file transfer protocol (FTP) and information resources. The study of layout and design consists of creating page templates, designing effective frames and tables, planning site navigation, understanding web typography, graphics, color and publishing/maintaining websites. Programming focuses on HTML, XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript. A look at visual and graphic design teaches students how to incorporate color techniques, use layers to finesse an image, create special effects with layers, take digital photos and enhance images using Adobe Photoshop image-editing software.

Protective Services Center

Emergency Medical Services This full-day, program is offered at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center and is designed to prepare students for careers in emergency medical services. Students will acquire the skills to recognize acute injuries of the sick and injured, and to assess and manage medical emergencies in the pre-hospital field settings. Program instruction includes EMT-Basic, CPR, clinical experience/internship, anatomy and physiology, and professional standards and regulations. Health service career opportunities continue to grow and expand in the labor force of Lancaster County, the State, and the Nation. Two of these rapidly growing occupations are emergency medical technician and paramedic. As a graduate of the program, individuals may gain PA EMT-B certification, entry-level employment, or continue to post-secondary education.

Fire Protection The program is offered to students as a full-day program and prepares individuals to perform the duties of a firefighter. It includes instruction in firefighter health and safety, fire-fighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire science and combustible substances, methods of controlling different types of fires, fire rescue procedures, vehicle and machinery rescue procedures, rope rescue procedures, highway incident safety, public relations and applicable laws and regulations, leading to national certification as a Firefighter I. In addition, students will receive intensive instruction in emergency medical care leading to EMT certification by the PA Department of Health. The course prepares individuals to apply the knowledge and skills of fire prevention and control necessary for saving lives, reducing fire risk, limiting fire loss, supervising substance removal, conducting fire investigations, and advising on matters of safety procedures and fire prevention policy.

Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Security This fulltime program prepares students for employment in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, private security, and military police. Instruction covers the crimes code, vehicle code, constitutional law and principles, rules of criminal procedures, arrest procedures, interviewing and interrogation techniques, private security subjects, correctional officer training, and police/security radio communication. Students also study and/or receive certification in the following areas: lifting latent prints and fingerprinting; police baton training; searching and frisking techniques; handcuffing techniques; physical fitness training and testing; self-defense training; Hazardous Materials Operations level certification; fire extinguisher operations/handling; vehicle rescue; ropes and rigging; EMT-B, and Professional Rescuer CPR and AED; NIMS (National Incident Management System); and building fire safety. Before starting a career, candidates must receive and maintain (to legally mandated established levels) criminal history and child abuse clearances, along with a psychological evaluation and test. Students are encouraged to pursue post-secondary training and/or education beyond the program in order to be competitive in the job market.

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Transportation Technologies Center

Automotive Mechanics This program trains students in the basic operation, diagnosis, and repair of various vehicle systems. Using information systems and testing equipment on late model vehicles, students gain skills that enable them to earn the Pennsylvania State Inspection and Emissions Inspection licenses. The program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Curriculum covers fundamental service and repair practices, including tool identification, brakes, steering, and suspension. Additional topics include electrical systems, engine mechanical performance, ignition and computer-controlled systems, tire maintenance/balancing/alignment, and fuel management. Written tests prepare students for ASE certification. Qualified students may participate in CO-OP and an Advanced Placement Internship (API). Co-Op and API allow students to work side-by-side with an experienced technician at a local repair facility.

Automotive Technology With each new model year, automobile systems become more sophisticated. The Automotive Technology program prepares students for entry-level dealership employment and to continue their training at a post-secondary school. The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) has certified this program in four areas: brake systems, steering and suspension, electronics/electricity, and engine performance. In addition to these areas, the program includes instruction in automotive fundamentals, diagnosis, engine management systems, and Pennsylvania State Inspection and Emissions Inspection procedures. Qualified students may participate in the Auto YES Program (Automotive Youth Educational Systems). This intensive program allows students to continue to learn technical skills as they work side-by-side with an experienced technician at a local dealership. Points on a student’s driver’s license may prevent him/her from being hired by dealerships as a new technician.

Collision Repair Motor vehicle accidents occur frequently, and while some vehicles are damaged beyond economical repair, most receive only minor damages. Collision Repair Technicians examine these damages and use tools to straighten bent vehicle bodies, remove dents and replace parts so that vehicles operate properly and look like new. The Collision Repair program trains students in this field, covering areas such as safety, estimating, hand and power tool usage, frame repair, body alignment, refinishing, and customer relations. Curriculum also includes metal straightening, mig welding, metal cutting, glass and accessory service, measurement, panel replacement and alignment, servicing doors, surface preparation, cosmetic repairs and the selection of automotive paint finishes. Collision repair requires good color discrimination capabilities, excellent eye-hand coordination, stamina to stand for long periods of time, and a good understanding of measurement and ratios. Qualified students may participate in the Auto YES Program (Automotive Youth Educational Systems). This intensive program allows students to work side-by-side with an experienced technician at a local dealership.

Diesel Equipment Technology As the diesel equipment industry continues to expand, the demand for mechanics and technicians to repair and maintain diesel equipment grows. The program instructs students in personal and workplace safety practices, tools, measuring devices and fasteners, basic engine principles, preventive maintenance and inspection. Study also includes electrical and electronic systems, truck brake systems, suspension and steering systems, and diesel engine rebuilding. The program is NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) certified in the following areas: diesel engine, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, preventive maintenance inspection, suspension and steering. Mechanics and technicians require a driver’s license and a clean driving record. Due to federal regulation, mechanics must undergo drug and alcohol testing when hired and be able to pass random drug and alcohol testing even after continued employment. Qualified students may participate in the API Program (Advanced Placement Internship) and/or cooperative education. The intensive API program allows students to work side by side with an experienced diesel technician.

Heavy Equipment Operation and Basic Maintenance This program is designed to provide students with the technical and job-related skills to work in the field of heavy equipment operation and maintenance. Students learn skills that prepare them to be heavy equipment operators for excavation and construction. When weather conditions permit, students practice their operation techniques at a training site. Skills are relevant to excavation, site layout, use of transit/laser/hand levels. The program is certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and also the Associated Pennsylvania Construction Contractors. The course and its curriculum have been developed in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

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RV and Outdoor Power Equipment From lawn and garden equipment, such as mowers and chain saws, to vehicles such as motorcycles and snowmobiles, small engines power many machines that make our lives more fun and convenient. The RV and Outdoor Power Equipment program offers both classroom and lab experience in all phases of repair and maintenance work on outdoor power equipment and recreational vehicles. The program is nationally certified by the Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC); Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE). It provides instruction and practice in the areas of diagnosis of malfunction, four and two-stroke engines, disassembly of engines, examination of parts, and reassembly of engines, hydrostatic and manual drive units and state inspection. Study includes various systems including fuel, electrical, lubricating, governing, steering, suspension, and braking systems. Students use an assortment of technical manuals, testing and diagnostic equipment, hand tools and power tools. During the school year, students have the opportunity to take the PA State Inspection written and performance tests for motorcycles.

Visual Communications Center

Commercial Art The Commercial Art program is designed to introduce students to necessary tools and skills that will help advance their training in Graphic Design, Illustration, Web Design, Fashion/Interior Design, Advertising Art Direction, Animation, and Film. The Commercial Art program stresses craft, concept and professionalism. The program focuses on traditional board work, layout composition, illustration, elemental photography and production art. Program coursework continues with training on Apple® workstations and Adobe® Creative applications as students study computer graphics, typography and production basics. Students entering the Commercial Art program should have a background in several types of art with at least basic computer experience. Drawing ability, creativity, color keenness and the ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods of time, while meeting strict deadlines, are necessary aptitudes. The Commercial Art program is an excellent prelude to advanced post-secondary training at both colleges and art schools. It allows students to prepare an extensive portfolio and even obtain college credit with participating post-secondary schools.

Digital Design/Print Media This program provides a comprehensive approach to the printing industry. From the beginning concept to final product, students take print jobs through the entire production process from electronic files to complete prepress, through offset printing and professional finishing. This program provides a national certification for all students through the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (PrintED/GAERF). Through this comprehensive exploration of graphics and desktop publishing, students cover the fundamentals of page layout, job work flows to digital printers, CTP platemaking, offset press operation and finishing operations in addition to the repurposing of digital information using the Adobe® Creative Suite for the visual communications industry.

Photography and Digital Imaging The Photography and Digital Imaging program has a carefully structured curriculum that allows students to gain real world experience in digital media while encouraging students to specialize in the medium of their choice. Students begin their photographic education by developing an understanding of the basic technical skills, along with using their own individual creative talent. Beginning with the camera, students learn the understanding of aperture, ISO, shutter speeds, focal length and depth of field. Students enrolled in this course will gain competency in capturing and producing photographs, using several different digital image file formats (JPG, TIF, RAW). Each individual student will acquire the knowledge to properly prepare and produce digital files, using postproduction software along with the printing of a finished product. The use of different lighting techniques will be taught using both traditional hot lights along with Commercial Studio Strobes. Successful students will acquire and show a formal knowledge of photography through the production and presentation of their own portfolio at the end of the course, along with designing and making their own logo, business card, letterhead and resume.

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Part-Day Programs

Construction Cluster The Construction Cluster is a half-day, foundational program, which introduces students to careers in the construction industry. Students receive basic instruction in carpentry and construction practices, painting and finishing, landscaping, electricity, masonry, HVAC and plumbing. This program is open to students in grades ten or eleven who plan to apply for admission into one of the full-day senior programs at the Construction Technologies Center of the Brownstown Campus. In addition to learning basic skills related to the construction trades, students learn the basics of hand and power tools, power equipment, blueprint reading, and trade-related math. The program offers students exposure to site work, concrete forming, rough framing, exterior and interior finishing, energy conservation, drywall installation, residential and commercial painting, and wood finishing. Students are also exposed to basic electricity and plumbing. Masonry instruction includes the development of clay and shale brick and concrete block, paving with masonry materials, creating arches, laying stone, and preparing and pouring concrete. This program stresses problem solving and employability skills necessary for career success.

Culinary Cluster Culinary Cluster is a half-day foundational program of study which introduces students to the culinary related career areas of cooking, baking, restaurant service techniques, and the hospitality industry. This program is offered to students in grades ten or eleven who plan to apply for admission into one of the full day senior programs at the Culinary Arts Center located at the Mount Joy Campus. Students learn baking techniques by preparing quick breads, cakes, pies, and cookies. Students will learn basic cooking methods along with preparing breakfast foods, soups, salads, sandwiches, fast foods, stocks and the presentation of food. Students also learn retail skills by selling foods that they prepare in class. Working in the food service industry requires excellent hygiene and an emphasis on safety and sanitation (lab cleanup). For success in the Culinary Cluster, an individual must have excellent hand-eye coordination, good arithmetic skills to measure ingredients accurately, the ability to work quickly, strength to lift heavy pots and pans, ability to work with others, and the stamina to stand for long periods of time.

Health Care Cluster The Health Care Cluster program is a foundational program offered on a half-day basis to students in grades ten or eleven. This program is extremely valuable for students who want to pursue a career in the health care field and is especially important for those who are trying to decide which health career path to select. The program is intended for students who plan to apply for a full-day Health Care Center program for their senior year of high school. Many health careers involve direct interaction with patients, which requires excellent communication skills. Health care professionals typically work as part of a team to provide care. They must pay close attention to details to ensure the good health of their patients. Students learn basic clerical and clinical skills. They study anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, history of health care, effective teamwork, communication skills, health care financing, and health care safety.

Introduction to Health Careers The Introduction to Health Careers Program at the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center is a half-day academic program for seniors, allowing students to attend both the LCCTC and their sending high school to fulfill college preparatory academic requirements. The program gives students an overview of the health care system and an introduction to health care careers. Through an affiliation with Harrisburg Area Community College, the College in the High School program provides students the opportunity to earn six college credits, transferable to a college of their choice. A unique feature of the program is that health care professionals from the Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Ephrata Community Hospital, The Heart of Lancaster, Lancaster General Suburban Outpatient Pavilion, Schreiber Pediatrics, Lancaster Cancer Center, Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services, and other health/medical facilities provide job shadowing opportunities and career information. Classroom instruction includes anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, medical law, ethics, history of health care, health care economics and safety. Classroom activities and job shadowing provide practice or observation in core skills required in a clinical setting. Students must have excellent reading skills and a good foundation in algebra, chemistry and biology.

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Manufacturing Cluster The Manufacturing Cluster program is an introductory program offered on a half-day basis to students in grades ten or eleven. The program focuses on necessary core metalworking skills and prepares students for admission into one of the full-day senior programs at the Advanced Manufacturing Center at the Mount Joy Campus. Students gain useful knowledge of hand tools and machine tools and learn a variety of metal forming processes. The program is designed to allow students the opportunity to explore employment possibilities in metalworking. Students investigate three areas of study, including electro-mechanical engineering technology, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. In the electro-mechanical engineering technology phase, students gain experience in basic maintenance and repair, electronics, and sensor technology. The sheet metal fabrication phase introduces students to various skills used in the layout, cutting, forming, and joining of sheet metal. Skills gained in this area are used in employment as a sheet metal mechanic working in roofing, siding, spouting, HVAC ductwork, and custom metal fabrication. The welding phase provides basic training in tig, mig, oxyacetylene, and electric arc welding, which may lead to employment in industrial fabrication, custom welding applications, and repair work.

Transportation Cluster The Transportation Cluster is a half-day foundational program of study designed for students in grades ten or eleven who plan to apply for a full-day Transportation Technologies Center program at the Willow Street Campus during their senior year. Instructors combine classroom training and hands-on experiences to prepare students in three areas related to transportation: auto mechanics, diesel mechanics, and small engine mechanics. The study of auto and diesel mechanics covers electrical, cooling, exhaust systems, tires and wheels, seals and gaskets, and preventive maintenance. During the small engine curriculum, students learn disassembly of engines and examination of parts, reconditioning and replacement of parts, diagnosis of malfunctions, and adjustment and repair of fuel systems. All three areas include safety instruction, identification, use of hand and power tools, and use of various fasteners. This program is designed as an entry-level, preparatory program, which has been developed specifically to provide students with the basic skills needed to apply for admission to one of the LCCTC full-day Transportation Technologies Center senior programs and give students skills they will use for their entire life.

Visual Communications Cluster The Visual Communications Cluster program is a foundational program offered on a half-day basis to students in grades ten or eleven. This program is extremely valuable for students who want to pursue a career in the visual communications field. Students explore and learn specific skills related to a variety of visual communications careers. It is especially important for those who plan to apply for a full-day Visual Communications Center program at the Brownstown Campus during their senior year of high school. Students learn visual and graphic design basics, internet concepts, and web design principles. Instruction also includes: electronic imaging, color theory, basic drawing, typography, plate making, offset press operation, bindery, pre-press procedures, photography, video-editing and production, and an orientation to desktop publishing. This program is designed as an entry-level, foundational program, which has been developed specifically to provide students with the basic skills needed to apply for admission to one of these LCCTC full-day senior programs: Commercial Art, Digital Design/Print Media, or Photography and Digital Imaging.

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