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Course Selection Guide 2017-2018

9th-12th Grade

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Ridgeview High School

466 Madison Avenue

Orange Park, Florida 32065

904-336-8975

Deborah L. Segreto, Principal Kevin Staefe, Assistant Principal

Mark Mckinney, Vice Principal Chris Daly, Assistant Principal

Dear Parents,

Ridgeview High School is an outstanding comprehensive high school with many academic and

extracurricular opportunities available to both challenge and enrich your student. Our school

provides a climate that affirms the worth and dignity of all students, while setting high

standards for learning and behavior.

I and my staff look forward to working with you to provide a positive and meaningful academic

experience for your student. If you have any questions concerning your student’s courses for

next year, please call our guidance department at 904-336-8975. Welcome to Ridgeview High!

Sincerely,

Deborah L. Segreto Principal

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RHS DRESS CODE for 2017-2018 School Year

The dress and personal appearance of students should be a positive reflection on the family, student, school and

community. The following guidelines are to be followed:

All items of wearing apparel should be worn in good taste and not be obscene, vulgar, or detract from

one's ability to learn or from the ability of others to learn.

Not permitted wearing apparel

Apparel with off-color remarks, pictures or emblazoned with drug, alcohol or tobacco related slogans.

Apparel displaying violent imagery.

Apparel that is torn /slashed/frayed or with holes, tight fitting (such as biking and cheer shorts; jeggings or

yoga pants; clothing with holes).

Sleepwear. (P.J., robes, bedroom slippers, etc.)

Apparel with spaghetti straps unless under an APPROVED top/dress.

No head wear. Hats, headbands, hoods, and caps are not to be worn by girls or boys in class or buildings

unless approved by the administration for medical reasons or special events.

Halter-tops, tube tops, tank tops, mesh shirts, see-through shirts or blouses, muscle shirts or tops which

expose the back, midriff or cleavage are not permitted

Shorts, skirts and dresses will be no shorter than 3 inches from the top of the knee and tailored

appropriately. All pants, trousers, shorts, etc., must be fastened at the top closure (fly fastened) and worn at

the waist so that no undergarments are shown above the pants. Belts will be buckled at all times.

Leggings, jeggings or form fitting pants may be worn with APPROVED dress code length items.

Shirts, dresses, or tops must cover the full shoulder and any personal undergarments.

No sunglasses worn inside the building.

Footwear of some type must be worn at all times. Shoes with cleats or bedroom slippers MAY NOT BE

WORN.

Outfits are to be tailored in such a manner so as not to expose the body while in normal activity.

An administrator will determine the suitability of attire in question. Students found to be in violation of the

dress code policy will be given an opportunity to call parent for change of clothes for the first offense. Multiple

offenses will result in a parent-student conference with an administrator. Continued violation will result in OSS

(Out-Of-School-Suspension) for insubordination. A good rule of thumb: If there is a question about whether

an outfit would be acceptable, choose another.

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Ridgeview High School

Contact Information Ms. Deborah l. Segreto, Principal ................................................................. 336-8975 Mr. Mark Mckinney, Vice Principal .............................................................. 336-8975 Mr. Chris Daly, Assistant Principal ............................................................... 336-8975 Mr. Kevin Staefe, Assistance Principal ......................................................... 336-8975 Ms. Sherry Hall, Principal Secretary .............................................................. 336-8975 Ms. Lisa Denny, Front Desk Secretary ............................................................ 336-8975 Ms. Wendy Higginbotham, ESE Secretary ..................................................... 336-8975 Ms. Pam Mattox, Student Services Secretary ................................................ 336-8975 Ms. Patti Swanson, Student Services Secretary ............................................. 336-8975

Guidance Counselors: Ms. Lori Featheringill, Guidance Director/IB Counselor ................................ 336-8902 Ms. Tabbatha Morris, Counselor (S-Z) ........................................................... 336-8902 Ms. Maria Littlejohn, Counselor (A-E) ........................................................... 336-8904 Ms. Jackie Welch, Counselor (F-L) ..................................................................... 336-8903 Ms. Linda Finney, Counselor (M-R, Dual Enrollment Coordinator) ................. 336-8906 Ms. Cathleen Church, Guidance Registrar ..................................................... 336-8901 Ms. Kristine Guha, IB Coordinator ................................................................. 336-8907 Ms. Kathleen Gray, Guidance Secretary ........................................................ 336-8905 Ms. Tamara Mansel-Tucker, Academy Coach ................................................ 336-8889 Ms. Kim Barrera, IPS Counselor ..................................................................... 336-8975

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Guidelines to complete your Course Selection Sheet

Please read and follow the instructions below to complete your 2017-2018 course selection sheet.

Course selection sheets for each grade level are available on line at http://rhs.oneclay.net/for-

students.html.

1. Select classes for all six (6) periods. This will include four (4) credits of required courses and two (2)

credits of electives. Most courses are year-long, but if you choose a semester course for first semester,

you must also have a semester course for the second semester.

2. Select several alternatives for electives. If your first selection(s) does not schedule, we will use your

alter- native(s) according to how you prioritize these. If you do not list alternatives, these will be selected

for you.

3. Some courses require a teacher’s signature for approval. If the course has a prerequisite or needs a

teacher recommendation, you must meet these requirements in order to be placed in the course.

4. The only weighted courses are Honors, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, International

Baccalaureate, and some upper level classes in the World Languages and Career and Technical Education

Departments.

5. Select your classes and alternatives very carefully. The availability of a class will depend on the number

of students requesting it. Classes will be canceled if they are not filled, and your alternatives will be

used to complete your schedule.

6. Parents must sign the course selection sheet before it is returned to your teacher. Please place your

telephone number on it. If you have questions about any of the courses, please call our Guidance

Department at 904-336-8905.

“Please understand that course selections are not guaranteed and are subject to change based on end of year performance data”.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING

The Academy of Early Learning focuses on preparing students to explore teaching as it relates to education and

prepare them for careers in child-related occupations. The curriculum areas are designed as interactive, hands-on

experiences where students learn in the classroom and practice their skills at the Little Paws Child Development Pre-

School Center located on-site at Ridgeview High School. Students prepare career portfolios which include

competency-based frameworks checklists, writing samples, lesson plans, and coursework documentation. The

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foundations of childhood strategies, learning about organizations dealing with young children and gaining an

understanding of the developmental stages of childhood highlight this academy. Students interested in fields of Early

Childhood, Child Care, and Teaching would be interested in this academy. Students completing this academy will

have the skills necessary to gain entry-level employment or the basic knowledge to continue on to higher education.

Academy of Early Learning students are encouraged to join the FCCLA – Family Community, and Career Leaders of

America. (It is a nationally affiliated student organization).

** An application is required for enrollment in this Academy and is available on line at

http://rhs.oneclay.net/for-students.html. **

Key components of an Academy include:

The Benefits…

Academy courses are based on personal interests and career aspirations

Students gain technical knowledge, skills and understanding

Being part of a “select team” to accomplish similar career and academic goals

Opportunity for national industry certification

Meetings requirements of 4-year college enrollment

Marketable job skills enabling students to enter workforce upon graduation

Rigorous curriculum that meets Florida’s Bright Future Gold Seal Scholarship program

Business and Industry Experiences

Career Exploration Day

Speakers in the Classroom

Business and Industry Tours

Job Shadows

Academy Certifications

State of Florida Early Childhood Professional Certification (ECPC)

Child Development Associate (CDA)

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ACADEMY OF BROADCAST ENGINEERING

The Academy of Broadcast Engineering provides a dynamic education of essential modern media skills including

foundations in storytelling, broadcasting, journalism, and mobile platforms. Students learn to edit, write, and host

their own productions, and use the latest technologies to stream and broadcast them. Students create content for a

daily news show shown on campus to over 1500 students. Students will help brainstorm story ideas, complete

interviews, write copy, do reporting on campus and in the community, learn about news ethics, copyright laws and

broadcasting principles. Students become versed in digital photography, writing, and editing throughout TV


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production courses, working toward online talent and serving as the marketing team of the Ridgeview High School

Panthers. The productions are completely student driven, with the instructor serving as the facilitator of the

Academy. The Academy of Broadcast Engineering students are encouraged to join the SkillsUSA. (It is a

nationally affiliated student organization).

** An application is required for enrollment in this Academy and is available on line at

http://rhs.oneclay.net/for-students.html **

Key components of an Academy include:

The Benefits…

Academy courses are based on personal interests and career aspirations

Students gain technical knowledge, skills and understanding

Being part of a “select team” to accomplish similar career and academic goals

Opportunity for national industry certification

Meetings requirements of 4-year college enrollment

Marketable job skills enabling students to enter workforce upon graduation

Rigorous curriculum that meets Florida’s Bright Future Gold Seal Scholarship program

Business and Industry Experiences

Career Exploration Day

Speakers in the Classroom

Business and Industry Tours

Job Shadows

Academy Certifications

ADOBE Premier Pro CS6

ADOBE Premier Pro Expert

ADOBE Photoshop CC

ADOBE InDesign

Microsoft Office Specialist Bundle (MOS)


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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM

RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL’S ELITE

IB Program

Ridgeview High School's Elite IB program is the only Academic Program that the Clay County School District allows

students from all over the district to attend. Ridgeview High School is an “IB World School.” We are a participating

member of the International Baccalaureate Organization. Programs of study include the Preliminary Baccalaureate (RHS

-PIB) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program curricula. The RHS-PIB is an intensive experience, consist-

ing of honors and Advanced Placement courses in grades 9, 10 and 11 designed to prepare students for the rigors of the

two-year International Baccalaureate curriculum in grades 11-12.

Entrance in the program in the 9th grade must meet the following qualifications: scores of 85% in reading on a

standardized test (FSA, SAT, CTBS, etc.); Algebra I honors, 3.0 or higher GPA and successful completion of the

application process.

The program of study meets the State requirements for graduation with a Florida diploma. IB students will be

eligible for the SCHOLOAR distinction on their diploma if they successfully pass all State required end-

of-course assessments. In addition, students sit for IB exams in the junior [1] and senior [5-6] years. The IB 11-12

prepares the students for the IB internal assessments that are evaluated by both the local teacher and international

examiner. External assessments are marked by international examiners throughout the examinations which take place

during the month of May. Passing scores range from 4 – 7. Students may earn up to ten (10) semester hours of college

credit for each IB course’s passing exam score, depending on the policy of the university

IB students are exempt from graduation requirements such as PE, Personal Fitness, an online class, Government and

Economics. They are also exempt from the 3.5 G.P.A. requirements for Bright Futures.

Our RHS-IB students can take as many as 45 college credits to their university upon high school graduation.

Each year, several IB students graduate as both AP Scholars and IB Diploma Recipients. IB Students graduate

with distinction from high school, therefore, colleges and universities admit these outstanding students at higher

percentages than non-IB students.

9th Grade Course Schedule English I RHS-PIB

Geometry Honors or Algebra II Honors

AP Human Geography

Biology I RHS-PIB

French I / II RHS-PIB or Spanish 1 / II RHS-PIB

Choose an elective from the following:

Music I RHS-PIB (Chorus or Band)

Theatre I RHS-PIB (Drama)

Visual Arts I RHS-PIB (Art)

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RHS Advanced Placement Scholars Program

(APS) This program is a rigorous college level program that potentially enables a motivated student to graduate high school with college credits, and enter college at the sophomore or higher level.

Teacher recommendation is required to register for this program.

Advanced Placement gives the student more flexibility in choosing course subject areas, with the potential to earn college credit

and high school credit at the same time.

APS is designed for the academically motivated students who:

1. Plan to graduate with distinction from high school

2. Earn transcripts which reflect this distinction when applying with colleges and universities

3. Earn the potential to enter college or university at the sophomore or higher level *

APS curriculum requirements:

1. Successfully complete a MINIMUM of 5 AP Courses

2. Take the PSAT test at least once in grades 9-11

3. Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA un-weighted

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

COURSES

An AP course is a first year college level course for the highly motivated, self-disciplined student. The course is designed by the College Board and meets honor college level work. In May AP students take a three-hour AP exam. Successful completion of the course grants the student one high school credit toward graduation. If the student scores a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP exam, he/she

may receive college credit for the course, depending on the policy of each university.

American History World History Human Geography

English Language & Composition English Literature and Composition Statistics

Calculus (AB) Calculus (BC) Chemistry

Biology Physics (B) Psychology

American Government Macro Economics Art History

Art Spanish

Environmental Science Music Theory

Dual Enrollment with St. Johns River State College (SJRSC) In accordance with the Clay County School Board and the St. Johns River State College, a dual enrollment agreement exists.

Qualified students may take college courses that are offered on the Ridgeview campus during the regular school day. Qualified

students may also take Dual Enrollment courses on the SJRSC campus during the regular school day. Students may earn both high

school credit and three (3) hours of college credit each semester upon successful completion of such courses. Student must maintain

a “C” or higher to remain in dual enrollment courses.

Completed application with ACT or SAT scores for Dual Enrollment courses must be turned in to Guidance by date assigned.

See Guidance for deadlines. The criteria for enrollment in the program are:

must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 overall;

must provide ACT or SAT Test scores before enrollment in any Dual Enrollment course

For English must have ACT English score of 17 or higher and

Reading score of 19; or

SAT verbal score of 440 or a score of 24 or higher on the reading subsection

For Math must have ACT score of 21 or higher or

SAT Math score of 490 or a score of 25 or higher on the math subsection

must have a guidance counselor recommendation and signature

Course requirements by

grade level:

9th Grade AP Human Geography

English I Honors

Geometry Honors/

Algebra I Honors

Biology Honors

Personal Fitness/PE

Choice of Elective

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CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PATHWAYS

CULINARY ARTS ELECTIVES

CULINARYARTS 1 **An application is required for enrollment I this course** 8800510

Prerequisite : None Level I students begin by learning the beginning theories of cooking, basic kitchen math, reading recipes, equipment use and

technique, and international influences in the culinary industry. As they progress on to Level 2, 3, and 4 the knowledge and

detail level is increased to encompass more challenging topics. Students will need to know the initial theory but are expected

to be able to think and synthesize this information to be able to differentiate between recipes and techniques. Eligible students

will have an opportunity to earn industry certifications from ServSafe and ProStart for potential col lege credit and

career qualifications.

CULINARYARTS II 8800520

CULINARY ARTS III (HONORS) 8800530

CULINARY ARTS IV (HONORS) 8800540

Prerequisite : Culinary Arts 1& 2 and Teacher Recommendation As students progress on to Level 2, 3, and 4 in Culinary Arts courses the knowledge and detail level is increased to encompass more

challenging topics. Students will need to know the initial theory but are expected to be able to think and synthesize this information

to be able to differentiate between recipes and techniques. Students have opportunities to work independently and to student teach

small groups information. These upper level students serve as student leaders in the kitchen that have responsibilities to ensure the

job is well as higher kitchen math concepts such as determining waste and yield will be covered. Weekly, all levels of students will

work cohesively to set up, manage and operate a school-based restaurant for faculty and staff, and will participate in other catering

and commercial-type food production. Eligible students will have an opportunity to earn industry certifications from

ServSafe and ProStart for potential college credit and career qualifications. Completion of this entire CTE program of

study may qualify students for the Gold Seal scholarship.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ELECTIVES

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION I - **An application is required for enrollment in this course** 8405110

Prerequisite : $20.00 Lab Fee (Needs based scholarships are available) with 10 days of enrollment in course. This course is the first part of the core. Students develop competence in child care rules and regulations, learning environment,

nutrition education, child abuse and neglect, principles of child development, observations and recording methods, developmentally

appropriate practices, special needs children, and community needs and resources. Opportunities will be provided for students to

work with the children in the childcare center. Students will complete 40 hours of training and upon completion will qualify as

a Child Care Worker, and will be eligible to take the State test for Certificates presented by the Department of Children and Family

Services. Certificates to be earned include 20 hours Introductory Child Care Training, “Developmentally Appropriate Practices

for Infant and toddlers”, and Behavioral Observation and Screening. FCCLA is a co-curricular club, which utilizes some content

from this course, and membership is highly recommended. Eligible students will have an opportunity to earn industry

certifications from FLDOE for potential college credit and career qualifications. Completion of this entire CTE program

of study may qualify students for the Gold Seal scholarship.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION II 8405120

Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education I This is the second course in the core. Students acquire competence in rules and regulation compliance, food service

implementation, child development, principle applications, programs serving children 3 -5 years old, inclusion of children with

special needs, entrepreneurship, employability skills, communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills. Student will

spend approximately one-third of their class time preparing appropriate lessons; one-third class work. Students who complete

the program will be eligible to take the State test for DCF certificate- “Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Preschool

Children.” Occupational completion points- Child Care Teacher Aide. Eligible students will have an opportunity to earn

industry certifications from FLDOE for potential college credit and career qualifications. Completion of this entire CTE

program of study may qualify students for the Gold Seal scholarship.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION III (HONORS) 8405130

Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education I & II. WEIGHTED CLASS This is the third course in the core. It helps students gain competency interpretation, evaluation and utilization of observation

information and child development theories. Emphasis is placed on teaching children with special needs. Students are required to

plan and develop appropriate teaching activities for the childcare center and follow through with activities. Students will spend part

of their class time working with the teachers who work with special needs children. Upon completion of the course, student will be

eligible to take the State test for the DCF-“Developmentally Special Needs” certificate. Occupational completion points- Preschool

Teacher. Eligible students will have an opportunity to earn industry certifications from FLDOE for potential col lege

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credit and career qualifications. Completion of this entire CTE program of study may qualify students for the Gold Seal

scholarship.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR IV (HONORS) 8405140

Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education I & II & III. WEIGHTED CLASS Students plan, implement, and evaluate a variety of techniques that encourage children to fully participate in all aspects of the

childcare center. This course prepares students to be child development specialist. Students will acquire competence in the areas of

mentoring; workshop development, team building, advocacy, and brain research and professional development. Students will

complete a professional portfolio and a CDA professional resource file. They develop appropriate interaction skills needed to

communicate with children, parents, and others and demonstrate the ability to provide for inclusion of children with special needs.

Students are working and teaching in the childcare center. Eligible students will have an opportunity to earn industry

certifications from FLDOE for potential college credit and career qualifications. Completion of this entire CTE program

of study may qualify students for the Gold Seal scholarship

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DIRECTED STUDIES 8500100

Prerequisite: Completion of Early Childhood I-IV and Teacher Recommendation

This purpose of this course is to allow the advanced student the opportunity to earn credit for skills acquired through additional

course work.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING-OJT 8500410

Prerequisite: Completion of Early Childhood I-III, enrolled in an additional Early Childhood class, Teacher Recommendation

and employed in the child care field.

The purpose of this course is to allow advanced students the opportunity to gain real work experience in the field of child care.

DIGITAL DESIGN

DIGITAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (formerly Introduction to IT) 8207310

Prerequisite : (9th

Grade) None.

This course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems trends and the basics require d for

today’s business environments. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency with touch keyboarding and computer applications

using word processing, spreadsheets, presentation applications and databases. Basic graphics design is taught through the use of

Adobe Photoshop CS6. Students will be given the training and opportunity to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist 2010 industry

certification exam. THIS COURSE COUNTS AS A “FINE ARTS” CREDIT FOR FLORIDA GRADUATION

DIGITAL DESIGN I 8209510

Prerequisite: Introduction to Information Technology with Teacher Signature

This course is designed to develop basic entry-level skills required for careers in the digital publishing industry. The content

includes computer skills, digital publishing concepts and operations, layout, design and digital imaging. Eligible students will

have an opportunity to earn industry certifications from Adobe (Photoshop Creative Cloud, InDesign & Illustrator) for

potential college credit and career qualifications.

DIGITAL DESIGN II (HONORS) 8209520

Prerequisite: Introduction to Information Technology & Digital Design 1 and Teacher Signature

This course continues the development of basic entry-level skills required for careers in the digital publishing industry. The content

includes digital publishing operations, decision-making and measurement activities, and digital imaging. Eligible students will

have an opportunity to earn industry certifications from Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud, InDesign & Illustrator) for

potential college credit and career qualifications. Completion of this entire CTE program of study may qualify students for

the Gold Seal scholarship.

TELEVISION PRODUCTION

TELEVISION PRODUCTION I - **An application is required for enrollment in this course** 8772110

Prerequisite : None. This course covers competencies in safety, lighting, basic television production equipment, broadcast script interpretation,

teamwork, research and audio and video editing. Students will be given training and opportunity to earn the Adobe Premiere

Pro industry certification in this course.

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TELEVISION PRODUCTION II 8772120

Prerequisite: Television Production I & CTE Teacher Signature This course covers competencies in staging, lighting, equipment use, and scripts. Students will be given training and opportunity

to earn the Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud certification in this course.

TELEVISION PRODUCTION III (HONORS) 8772130

Prerequisite: Television Production I, II & CTE Teacher Signature This course covers competencies in special effects lighting, use of equipment, digital audio and video recording and editing

operations, television production and programming, and online research. Students will be given training and opportunity to

explore industry related certifications in this course. Completion of this entire CTE program of study may qualify students for

the Gold Seal scholarship.

TELEVISION PRODUCTION IV (HONORS) 8772140

TELEVISION PRODUCTION V (HONORS) 8772150

TELEVISION PRODUCTION VI (HONORS) 8772160

Prerequisite: Television Production I, II & III & CTE Teacher Signature This course provides hands on approach to video production and on-camera performance. Students will develop skills in television

history, camera operation, editing, storyboarding, and direction and production of a news show. Students will produce interviews,

documentaries, talk shows, and instructional video. Students will also become responsible for the production of a daily Ridgeview

News Show.

WEB DEVELOPMENT

DIGITAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (formerly Introduction to IT) 8207310

Prerequisite : None.

This course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems trends and the basics require d for

today’s business environments. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency with touch keyboarding and computer applications

using word processing, spreadsheets, presentation applications and databases. Basic graphics design is taught through the use of

Adobe Photoshop CS6. Students will be given the training and opportunity to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist 2010 industry

certification exam. THIS COURSE COUNTS AS A “FINE ARTS” CREDIT FOR FLORIDA GRADUATION

FOUNDATIONS OF WEB DESIGN 9001110

Prerequisite : Digital Information Technology with Teacher Signature

This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to acquire and apply foundational skills related to web design.

Eligible students will have an opportunity to earn industry certifications in Adobe (Dreamweaver) for potential college

credit and career qualifications. Completion of this entire CTE program of study may qualify students for the Gold Seal

scholarship.

USER INTERFACE DESIGN 9001120

Prerequisite: Digital Information Technology, Foundations of Web Design & CTE Teacher Signature

This course provides advanced concepts used in interface design. The content includes principles of Human Computer

Interface (HCI), advanced page design using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), advanced HTML commands, multimedia

applications, internet/intranet tools, and website promotion. Eligible students will have an opportunity to earn industry

certifications from Adobe (Flash) for potential college credit and career qualifications. Completion of this entire CTE


WEB SCRIPTING FUNDAMENTALS 9001130

Prerequisite: Digital Information Technology, Foundations of Web Design, User Interface Design & CTE Teacher Signature

This course provides an introduction to scripting related to web development. The content primarily focuses on client-side scripting

using JavaScript. Eligible students will have an opportunity to earn industry certifications from Microsoft Technology

Associate (HTML5) for potential college credit and career qualifications. Completion of this entire CTE program of

study may qualify students for the Gold Seal scholarship

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AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, VENTALATION, AND REFRIGERATION TECH (HVACR)

AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, VENTALATION AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGIES I 8713010

Prerequisite: None This course provides students with competencies essential to the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating industry. These

competencies include knowledge and skills related to safety practices, history and concepts, materials and tools, and troubleshooting

electrical control systems. Students who meet the requirements for the National Center for Construction Education and

Research (NCCER) will receive an industry certification.

AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, VENTALATION AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGIES II 8713020

Prerequisite: Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Technologies I This course covers competencies in electric motors, solid state electronics, single and three-phase power and basic electronics.

Students who meet the requirements for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) will

receive an industry certification.

AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, VENTALATION AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGIES III 8713030

AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, VENTALATION AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGIES IV 8713040

AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, VENTALATION AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGIES V 8713050

AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, VENTALATION AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGIES VI 8713060

Prerequisite: Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Technologies I, II & III This course covers competencies in construction documents; history of the profession; science; matter and heat and behavior; fluids,

pressures, refrigerants and codes; and components and accessories. Students who meet the requirements for the National Center

for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) will receive an industry certification. Completion of this entire CTE


BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES I 8720310

Prerequisite: 9th

Grade Students and 10th

Grade Students NEW to this program ONLY (transferring students). The purpose of this course is to develop the competencies essential to the building construction industry. These competencies

include skills and knowledge related to safety practices, the proper use of hand and power tools, plan reading, basic rough

carpentry and framing. Students who meet the requirements for the National Center for Construction Education and

Research (NCCER) will receive an industry certification.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES II 8720320

Prerequisite: Building Construction Technologies I The purpose of this course is to develop the competencies necessary for the building, construction and repair industry. Thes e

competencies relate to construction components, materials and hardware, concrete and masonry skills. Students who meet the

requirements for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) will receive an industry

certification.

NOTE: Building Construction Technologies is replacing both the Carpentry/Cabinetmaking & Masonry programs formerly

offered at RHS. Students who completed either Carpentry 1 & 2 or Masonry 1 & 2, must complete their original

carpentry and/or masonry programs to complete the proper track for high school graduation credit and Gold Seal

scholarship.

CARPENTRY & CABINETMAKING III (HONORS) 8722130

Prerequisite: Carpentry and Cabinetmaking I& II

CARPENTRY & CABINETMAKING IV (HONORS) 8722140

Prerequisite: Carpentry and Cabinetmaking I, II & III

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PERFORMING ARTS ELECTIVES

ART ELECTIVES

CREATIVE PHOTO 1 0108310

Prerequisite : Ownership of a digital camera; $20.00 lab Fee and some of your own supplies. Students explore the aesthetic foundations of art making using beginning photography techniques. This course may include, color

and/or black and white photography via digital media and/or traditional photography. Students become familiar with the camera,

including lens, shutter operation, compositional foundations, printing an image for display, and evaluating a success. Photographers

may use a variety of media and materials, such as 35 mm black and white film, digital computer application, filters, various papers,

digital output, Sabatier effect quality are reflected in the surface of the prints and the care of the materials. This course

incorporates hands-on activities. This class is designed to enable students to develop basic skills and creative approaches in digital

photographic imagery, processes, and techniques. Students will develop skills in applying the principles and elements of art within

their individual artwork. Students will explore creative and original approaches toward their artwork incorporating digital and

computer graphics. Students will be required to use their own camera and purchase some supplies.

CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY II 0108320

Prerequisite : (10th Grade) Photography I and Teacher Recommendation, Ownership of a manual, digital camera and $20.00

Lab Fee This class is designed as an introduction to the basics in black and white photography and to creative approaches in digital

photographic imagery, processes, and techniques. Students will develop skills in applying the principles and elements of art within

their individual artwork. Students will explore creative and original approaches toward their artwork incorporating film, digital, and

computer graphics. Students will be required to use their own camera and purchase some supplies.

CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY III (HONORS) 0108330

Prerequisite: (11th

or 12th

Grade) Photography II and $20 Lab Fee

Students lead a focused investigation of a subject matter from ideation to completion. Students select a theme, develop a concept,

and prepare the work for public viewing, portfolio, distribution, and /or exhibit. This course may include, but is not limited to,

research, collaboration, installation, history of photography, making connections to contemporary and community photographers,

and critiquing with varied techniques. Processes, techniques, and media may include, but are not limited to, video, film, high speed

photography, studio lighting, flash, long exposure, formal portraiture, large format, HDR, RAW processing, and digital output on a

variety of media, including non-traditional materials. Craftsmanship and quality are reflected in the surface of the print, care of the

materials, attention to compositional conventions, the display setting, and expression of ideas and feelings. Photographers use an art

criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works. This course incorporates hands-on

activities and consumption of art materials. Students will be required to use their own cameras and purchase some supplies.

COMPUTER ART: IMAGE PROCESSING 1 0103350

Prerequisite: (11th

or 12th

Grade) Photography II and $20.00 Lab Fee

This class is designed as a higher level course which will enable students to develop creative approaches, knowledge and skills in

systems and processes of computer imaging and printing by applying the elements of art and principles of design. Students will

incorporate skills and techniques that they have developed from photography 1 and 2 into their artwork. Students will be required to

use their own cameras and purchase some supplies.

DRAWING I 0104340

Prerequisite: $10.00 Lab Fee This is a foundation course for students who want to learn the fundamentals of drawing and the techniques needed to improve their

existing drawing skills. Students need no prior experience in drawing for this class. Observational skills, the principles and

elements of design, and drawing techniques in the classical style will be taught. Art history will be introduced as it pertains to the

drawing assignment. Materials will include but not be limited to graphite pencils (mechanical pencils acceptable), color pencils, pen

(ballpoint or roller ball), pastels and crayons. Other materials needed are cap erasers or white vinyl erasers, a ruler, and personal

sharpener.

DRAWING II 0104350

Prerequisite: (10th

Grade) Drawing I, Teacher Recommendation, Lab Fee of $10.00 This course is about increasing mastery of existing drawing skills and moving into a personal style by the second semester. Major

art trends of the last 150 years will be discussed and student work will be a representation of those trends in contemporary terms as

well as students being introduced to concept building which is the cornerstone for creativity. Materials will include but not be

limited to graphite pencils (mechanical pencils acceptable), color pencils, pen (ballpoint or roller), oil or chalk pastels, collage and

crayons. Other materials needed, will be erasers preferably cap erasers and Mylar erasers, a ruler, and a personal sharpener. All work

will be subject to the rules of the principles and elements of design.

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PAINTING I 0104370

Prerequisite: (10th

Grade) Drawing I, Teacher Recommendation, Lab Fee of $15.00 No experience in painting is required. Painting techniques and painting in a traditional manner will be taught. This is a foundations

course. Realism and abstract realism will be emphasized. Working from life or personal photographs will be the only acceptable

source for ideas. Watercolor will be introduced for the first nine weeks and acrylic painting for the remainder of the year. All work

will follow the principles and elements of design. Introduction to various contemporary painters as well as past masters of painting

will be included. Students will need 2 watercolor brushes, preferably nylon and 3 acrylic hogs hair brushes, 2 flat and 1 round. Also

needed are pencils, (mechanical pencils acceptable), erasers preferably cap erasers or white vinyl erasers, and a personal sharpener.

Acrylic paint, watercolor paint, watercolor paper, canvas will be supplied. A smock, extra paint brushes, pencils, erasers, and a

plastic bag or similar container to store supplies. PAINTING II 0104380

Prerequisite: Painting 1, Teacher Recommendation, and Lab Fee of $15.00 This course is about increasing mastery of painting skills and moving into a personal style by the second semester. Major painters of

the last 150 years will be introduced and student work will be a representation of those trends in contemporary terms as well as the

students’ personal creative input. Introduction to concept building as well as mixed media painting will be taught. Materials will

include but not be limited to watercolor, acrylic paint, oil pastels, and collage material. Students will need 2 watercolor brushes,

preferably nylon and 3 acrylic hogs’ hair brushes, 2 flat and 1 round. A smock, extra paint brushes, pencils, erasers, and a plastic bag

or similar container to store supplies. Acrylic paint, watercolor paint, watercolor paper, canvas will be supplied. All work will be

subject to the rules of the principles and elements of design.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL ART 1 (3D ART 1) 0101330

Prerequisite: None; Lab Fee of $20.00 This year-long, entry-level class promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of art as students experiment with the media and

techniques used to design and construct three-dimensional (3-D) artworks, including sketching, casting, carving, modeling, and

assembling in such media as wire, wood, clay, paper mache, and found objects. Students regularly reflect on aesthetics and issues

related to art and anchor the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design, experimenting with them as they

create. They use analytical and problem-solving skills to improve their work and that of their peers, self- diagnosing and

experimenting with potential solutions to art challenges based on their foundational structural, historical, and cultural knowledge.

Students investigate, analyze, and learn to honor the art of Western and non-Western cultures, which informs their own choices

when creating works of art and their understanding of the role of art in global culture. As they work , students develop and apply, at

a basic level, 21st

century skills that will help them be successful after high school graduation, including time management, self-

assessment, the ability to solve problems, the ability to perceive both the whole of an idea or concept and its parts, and critical

analysis.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL ART 2 (3D ART 2) 0101340

Prerequisite: 3D- Art 1 and $20.00 Lab Fee This year-long, second-level class that builds upon and promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of art as students experiment with

the media and techniques used to design and construct three-dimensional (3-D) artworks, including sketching, casting, carving,

modeling, and assembling in such media as wire, wood, clay, paper mache, and found objects. Students regularly reflect on

aesthetics and issues related to art and anchor the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design, experimenting

with them as they create. They use analytical and problem-solving skills to improve their work and that of their peers, self-

diagnosing and experimenting with potential solutions to art challenges based on their foundational structural, historical, and

cultural knowledge. Students investigate, analyze, and learn to honor the art of Western and non-Western cultures, which informs

their own choices when creating works of art and their understanding of the role of art in global culture. As they work, students

develop and apply, at a basic level, 21st –century skills that will help them be successful after high school graduation, including time

management, self-assessment, the ability to solve problems, the ability to perceive both the whole of an idea or concept and its parts,

and critical analysis.

THREE-DIMENTIONAL ART 3 (3D ART 3) HONORS 0101350

Prerequisite: 3D- Art 1 and $20.00 Lab Fee

Students communicate a sense of 4-D, motion, and/or time, based on creative use of spatial relationships and innovative treatment of

space and its components. Instruction may include, but is not limited to, content in green or industrial design, sculpture, ceramics,

or building arts. Students address 4-D, the inter-relatedness of art and context, and may also include installation or collaborative

works, virtual realities, light as a medium (i.e., natural, artificial, or reflective), or flexible, entered, or activated space. Other

concepts for exploration include tension, compression or expansion, intrusions or extrusions, grouping, proximity, containment,

closure, contradiction, and continuity. 3-D artists experiment with processes, techniques, and media, which may include, but are not

limited to, creating maquettes, casting and kiln-firing techniques, stone carving, mold making, or working with glass, cement, PVC

piping, or structures scaled to human existence. Craftsmanship and quality are reflected in the surface and structural qualities of the

completed art forms. Students in the 3-D art studio focus on use of safety procedures for process, media, and techniques. Student

artists use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works. This course

incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

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PORTFOLIO 0109310

Prerequisite: (10th

Grade) “B” average in other art classes; Teacher Recommendation. Must purchase some of own art supplies.

This class is designed for the student who wants to advance art skills to the next level. Students will be choosing a main media area

in which to work (examples: photo, computer graphics, painting, drawing, etc.). This course is designed to prepare the artist

portfolio and artwork. The content will include reworking of past artwork, mat cutting, presentation of work, handling interviews,

slide shooting, talking to colleges, private business lectures, and an array of other related areas. Students interested in exploring

more than one medium are encouraged to take this class.

PORTFOLIO 11 0109320

Prerequisite: (11th

& 12th

Grade) Portfolio 1 Teacher Recommendation The purpose of this course is to provide an advanced understanding of the aesthetic and creative factors of visual forms through

instruction in two-and-three-dimensional art forms. The course will concentrate on individual skill development.

AP ART STUDIO 2D 0109350

Prerequisite: (11th

& 12th

Grade) Art Teacher Recommendation Advanced Placement Art involves purposeful decision making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative

way. This class is intended to address a very broad interpretation of design issues. Students are asked to demonstrate proficiency in

2-D design, using a variety of forms and media. These could include, but are not limited to, graphic design, digital imaging,

photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, illustration, painting, printmaking, etc. The three areas to AP 2-D Design are quality,

concentration and breadth. All three areas will be discussed in detail. All students will be required to write a commentary describing

their concentration and how it evolved in their artwork. All AP information can be found on the poster that will be provided to

students. Students are responsible for slide film and several art supplies.

AP ART STUDIO 3D 0109360

Prerequisite: (11th

& 12th

Grade) Art Teacher Recommendation This AP class is intended to address a very broad interpretation of sculptural issues in three-dimensional (3-D) design. Such

elements and concepts may be articulated through additive, subtractive, and/or fabrication process. It is for the advanced student

who wished to seek AP credit though submitting a Portfolio of work for consideration by the College Board.

AP ART HISTORY 0100300

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation (History)

The AP Art History course involves critical thinking and encourages students to develop an understanding and knowledge of history

and other cultures through the examination of the major form of artistic expressions. At the conclusion of the class, students will

take the Advanced Placement Art History examination for which they have the opportunity to earn lower-division college credit.

VISUAL ARTS I-RHS-PRE IB 0114800

The course is designed to provide a fundamental basis of Art studio practical work, art history and criticism of art. Activities shall

include, but not be limited to, multimedia techniques, artistic styles, analysis and discussion of compositional principles, and

evaluation of art work development. This will be accomplished through both two and three dimensional media, such as drawing.

VISUAL ARTS II-RHS-PRE IB 0114810

This course is a continuation of RHS-PIB Visual Arts I. The purpose of this course is to provide a fundamental basis of studio

practical work, art history and criticism of art. Activities shall include, but not limited to, multimedia techniques, artistic styles,

analysis and discussion of compositional principles, and evaluation of art work development. This will be accomplished through

both two and three dimensional media, such as drawing, painting, and 3-D structures.

THEATRE ELECTIVES

THEATRE 0400310

Prerequisite : None This course is designed for students with little or no theatre experience, and promotes enjoyment and appreciation for all aspects

of theatre. Classwork focuses on the exploration of theatre literature, performance, historical and cultural connections, an d

technical requirements. Improvisation, creative dramatics, and beginning scene work are used to introduce students to acting and

character development. Incorporation of other art forms in theatre also helps students gain appreciation for other art forms , such

as music, dance, and visual art.

THEATRE I-RHS-PRE IB 0400800 This course is designed to give an overview of theatre. Plays are read and discussed. Students are introduced to the

fundamentals of stage movement, make-up, costuming, set construction and lighting. Students perform in mime, improvisation,

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monologues, readings, and acting scenes. The content includes directing, vocal techniques, movement, theory, production

management, and script writing. All students are required to view at least one out-of-class production per nine weeks for critical

review.

THEATRE II 0400320

Prerequisite : Theatre I and Theatre Teacher Recommendation This course is designed for students with a year of experience or more, and promotes enjoyment and appreciation for all aspects of

theatre through opportunities to build significantly on existing skills. Classwork focuses on characterization, playwriting, and

playwrights’ contributions to theatre; while improvisation, creative dramatics, and scene work are used to help students challenge

and strengthen their acting skills and explore the technical aspects of scene work.

THEATRE II-RHS-PRE IB 0400805

Prerequisite : Teacher Recommendation This purpose of this course is to provide students an opportunity to synthesize and interpret integrated theatre fundamentals. The

content includes instruction in reading and interpretation of dramatic literature; techniques and mechanics of acting; set, c ostume,

and lighting design, as well as other stagecraft, character analysis and portrayal; interpretive and analytical study of plays; theory

and scriptwriting; and production of plays and other dramatic presentations. All students are required to view at le ast one out-of-

class production per nine weeks for critical review.

THEATRE III HONORS 0400330

Prerequisite : Theatre I and Theatre II Teacher Recommendation This course is designed for students with significant experience in theatre, and promotes depth of engagement and lifelong

appreciation for theatre through a broad spectrum of teacher-assigned and self-directed study and performance. Students regularly

reflect on aesthetics and issues related to and addressed through theatre, and create within various aspects of theatre in ways that are

progressively more innovative. In keeping with the rigor expected in an accelerated setting, students assemble a portfolio that

showcases a significant body of work representing personal vision and artistic growth over time; mastery of theatre skills and

techniques in one or more areas; and evidence of significant oral and written analytical and problem-solving skills based on their

structural, historical, and cultural knowledge.

THEATRE IV HONORS 0400340

Prerequisite : Theatre I, Theatre II, and Theatre III Teacher Recommendation This course is designed for students with extensive experience in theatre, and promotes significant depth of engagement and lifelong

appreciation for theatre through a broad spectrum of primarily self-directed study and performance. In keeping with the rigor

expected in an accelerated setting, students assemble a portfolio that showcases a significant body of work representing personal

vision and artistic growth over time; mastery of theatre skills and techniques in one or more areas; and evidence of sophisticated oral

and written analytical and problem-solving skills based on their structural, historical, and cultural knowledge.

MUSIC ELECTIVES

BAND 1: BRASS BAND 1302300B

Prerequisite : None The content includes interpreting medium level band music; establishing appropriate tone production and performance techniques;

identifying simple musical form, style, and aesthetic perceptions. Students are placed in the appropriate band level based upon

grade and/or ability level, as determined by the Band Director. This is a year-long class (two semesters). Students are required to

attend after-school rehearsals and performances. Each student must participate in the “Fair Share” fee program and pay $300 to help

fund band activities outside the school setting. Students must also purchase a concert uniform ($80-$110).

MUSIC I-RHS-PRE-IB (BAND) 1300800B

Prerequisite: Students are expected to know how to play a musical instrument and to have had at least two years of private or

group study on that instrument.

The content includes 1) performing on at least one instrument, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music; 2) concepts

involving reading and notating music; 3) above average study in understanding music in relation to culture and history; 4) listening

to, analyzing, and describing music; 5) evaluating music and music performances; 6) understanding the relationship between music,

the other arts and the world beyond the school setting. All students are required to participate in one additional event (All-State,

All-Country or Solo Ensemble). Students are required to attend after-school rehearsals and performances. Each student must

participate in the “Band Fair Share” fee program and pay $300 to help fund band activities outside the school setting. Students must

also purchase a concert uniform ($80-$100).

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BAND II BRASS BAND 1302310B

PERCUSSION BAND 1302310P

WIND ENSEMBLE 1302310W

Prerequisite : Band Director Approval and Recommendation The content includes interpreting medium level band music; establishing appropriate tone production and performance techniques;

identifying simple musical form, style and aesthetic perceptions. Students are place in the appropriate band level based upon grade

and/or ability level, as determined by the Band Director. This is a year-long class (two semesters) course. Students are required to


fund band activities outside the school setting. Students must also purchase a concert uniform ($80 -$110).

MUSIC II-RHS-PRE-IB (BAND) 1300810B

Prerequisite: 10th Grade. Students are selected by audition.

The content includes 1) performing on at least one instrument, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music; 2) intense study

of the involving reading and notating music; 3) intense study in understanding music in relation to culture and history; 4) intense

study in listening to analyzing, and describing music; 5) intense study in music evaluation and music performances; and 6)

understanding the relationship between music, the other arts, and the world beyond the school setting. All students are required to

participate in one additional event (All-State, All-Country or Solo Ensemble). Students are required to attend after-school rehearsals

and performances. Each student must participate in the “Fair Share” fee program and pay $300 to help fund band activities outside

the school setting. Student must also purchase a concert uniform ($80-$110).

BAND III BRASS BAND 1302320B








BAND IV BRASS BAND 1302330B








BAND V BRASS BAND 1302340B








JAZZ ENSEMBLE I 1302500

Prerequisite: Director’s approval, prior band experience and enrolled in Band I, II, III, IV or V. Students in these classes are

required to attend after-school rehearsals and performances. They are placed in the appropriate level based upon grade

and/or ability as determined by the Band Director. Students enrolled in these classes must be enrolled in Band I, II, III or

IV.

The content includes the rehearsal and performance of diverse popular and idiomatic jazz literature. Basic improvisation, tone

production, and individual and ensemble performance techniques are also emphasized.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE II 1302510

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IV.



JAZZ ENSEMBLE III 1302520




IV.



JAZZ ENSEMBLE IV 1302530




IV.



CHORUS I

CONCERT CHORUS I 1303300C

CONCERT CHORUS II 1303310C

CONCERT CHORUS III 1303320C

CONCERT CHORUS IV 1303330C

Prerequisite : None This course is designed for students to gain varying levels of musical development. This class is for all students. The content

includes enabling the student to develop skills of singing, which includes proper tone production, choral performance techniques,

music literacy, and music appreciation. Students are required to attend performances outside the school day. Each student is

expected to participate in the “Fair Share” fee program, which is to be paid by September 10 th

. Students must purchase a concert

uniform ($30-$110).

WOMEN’S CHORUS I 1303300W

WOMEN’S CHORUS II 1303310W

WOMEN’S CHORUS III 1303320W

WOMEN’S CHORUS IV 1303330W Prerequisite: Audition This course is designed to be a continuation of previous Chorus High/Low Range class(es) with continued individual interpretation

of more difficult music; refinement of tone production and performance techniques; and analysis of musical form, varied style

periods, and aesthetic values. Students are required to attend performances outside the school day.

VOCAL ENSEMBLE I 1303440

VOCAL ENSEMBLE II 1303450

VOCAL ENSEMBLE III 1303460

VOCAL ENSEMBLE IV 1303470

Prerequisite: Audition This course is designed to be a continuation of previous chorus classes, with continued improvement of vocal development,

extended literature, music theory, music history, and aesthetic values. Students are required to attend performances outside the

school day.

MUSIC I - RHS-PRE IB (CHORUS) 1300800C

Prerequisite: None. Students will be in beginning chorus for their first year. The content includes 1) singing alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music; 2) concepts involving reading and notating

music; 3) above average study in understanding music in relation to culture and history; 4) listening to, analyzing, and describing

music; 5) evaluating music and music performances; 6) understanding the relationship between music, the other arts, and the world

beyond the school setting. Students are required to attend special after-school rehearsals (every Monday) and performances. All

students are required to participate in one additional event (All-State, All-Country or Solo Ensemble). Each student is expected to

participate in the “Fair Share” fee program. Students must purchase a concert uniform at an estimated cost of $30-$110.

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MUSIC II – RHS-PRE IB (CHORUS) 1300810C

Prerequisite: 10th

Grade. Students are selected by auditions and then scheduled into the class for which they qualify. The content includes 1) singing alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music; 2) concepts involving reading and notating

music; 3) above average study in understanding music in relation to culture and history; 4) listening to, analyzing, and describing

music; 5) evaluating music and music performances; and 6) understanding the relationship between music, the other arts, and the

world beyond the school setting. Students are required to attend special after-school rehearsals (every Monday) and performances.

All students are required to participate in one additional event (All-State, All-Country or Solo Ensemble). Each student is expected

participate in the “Fair Share” fee program which is to be paid by September 10th

. Students must purchase a concert uniform at an

estimated cost of $30-$110.

ESE GENERAL MUSIC CLASS 1303300V

Prerequisite: Recommendation of Independent Supportive ESE Teacher This course is designed to give the student the basic understanding of music, how it is used in our world, and musical concepts. This

class will cover different cultures, playing instruments, music history, music theory, and acting scenes.

NJROTC ELECTIVES

NJROTC ELECTIVES

A student who completes one full year of NJROTC can substitute this for their PE elective requirement. (DOES NOT

SUBSTITUTE FOR PERSONAL FITNESS). Completion of two full years of NJROTC fulfills the graduation requirement for a

fine art.

NAVAL SCIENCE I 1802300

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation and current physical examination. NJROTC (Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps) students will learn many important life skills. It is an opportunity to

develop self-discipline, self-confidence and leadership skills. Naval Science classes include instruction in followership, leadership,

citizenship, military customs, physical fitness, and drill (marching). Extracurricular activities include color guard, air rifle

marksmanship, orienteering, drill, academics, and athletics. Numerous field trips to naval installations, tours onboard naval ships,

submarines, and aircraft are available. Cadets participate in field meets with other NJROTC units, a military ball, a formal dining-

out awards banquet and numerous community service activities. NJROTC cadets are mentored and encouraged to continue their

education at a four year university or two year community college. Great scholarships are available. Uniforms are provided at no

cost. Naval Science counts as a P.E. elective and a Performing Arts credit, both of which are required for graduation. A 7th

period

class is available for IB students and those cadets that cannot fit Naval Science into their schedule.

NAVAL SCIENCE II 1802310

Prerequisite: Naval Science 1 The purpose of this course is to build on the general introduction provided in Naval Science I, further develop the traits of

citizenship and leadership in students, introduce cadets to technical areas of naval science study, and engender a deeper awareness of

the vital importance of the world oceans to the continued well-being of the United States.

NAVAL SCIENCE III 1802320

Prerequisite: Naval Science I & II The purpose of this course is to broaden the understanding of students in the operative principles of military leadership, the concept

and significance of teamwork, the intrinsic value of good order and discipline in the accomplishment of assigned objectives, and

naval academic subjects.

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING I 1803300

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING II 1803310

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING III 1803320

Prerequisite: Naval Science I The purpose of this course is to provide secondary students with opportunities for total development. This total development is

achieved through development of life management skills, personal health and physical fitness, and character building activities

designed to promote good citizenship and patriotism. The course provides instruction that will benefit the individual student, the

school, the community, and the nation.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Available to All students

Personal Fitness course and another physical education course are required for graduation for students.

PERSONAL FITNESS 1501300

Prerequisite: None. Graduation Requirement (.5 CREDIT) The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge of physical fitness concepts, understand the influence of life-style on health

and fitness, and begin to develop an optimal level of fitness. The content includes knowledge of the importance of physical

fitness, assessment of health related components of physical fitness, knowledge of health problems associated with inadequate

fitness levels; knowledge and application of biomechanical and physiological principles to improve and maintain the health

related components of physical fitness; knowledge of safety practices associated with physical fitness; knowledge of sound

nutritional practices related to physical fitness; knowledge of consumer issues related to physical fitness. The course combines

classroom work with outside physical fitness.

TEAM SPORTS I 1503350

Prerequisite : None

The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge of strategies of team sports play, develop

skills in team sports, and maintain and/or improve personal fitness. The content includes knowledge and application of skills,

techniques, strategies, rules, and safety practices necessary to participate in selected team sports. Team Sports I may include:

football, ultimate Frisbee, soccer, and hockey. Health related fitness level is stressed.

TEAM SPORTS II 1503360

Prerequisite: None

Team Sports II has the same objectives as Team Sports I. Team sports may include: football, ultimate Frisbee, soccer, and

hockey.

INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS 1502410

Prerequisite: None The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire knowledge of individual and dual sports play, develop skills in selected

individual and dual sports, and maintain and/or improve health related fitness. The content includes safety practices, rules,

terminology, history, techniques, strategies, skills and values for selected sports. Individual and Dual sports may include: ping

pong, badminton, beach volley ball, and golf.

INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS II 1501420

Prerequisite: None

The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire knowledge of individual and dual sports play, play and develop skills in

selected individual and dual sports and/or improve health related fitness. The content includes safety practices, rules and

terminology, history, techniques, strategies, skills and values for selected sports. Individual and Dual Sports II may include: Kickball, volleyball, and speedball and handball. Health related fitness level is stressed.

BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING 1501340

Prerequisite : None

The purpose of this course is to provide students weight training opportunities and thereby to acquire basic knowledge and skills in

weight training, improve and assess muscular strength and endurance, gain knowledge of health problems associated with

inadequate levels of muscle strength and endurance, gain knowledge of skeletal muscles, group knowledge and application of

biomechanical and physiological principles to improve and maintain muscular strength and endurance, gain knowledge of sound

nutritional practices related to weight training.

INTERMEDIATE WEIGHT TRAINING 1501350

Prerequisite : None

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The purpose of this course is to further enhance the students’ knowledge of weight training and developing muscular strength and

endurance levels. The content includes reinforcement of basic weight training programs by incorporating new exercises,

increasing resistance, and modifying the numbers of sets and repetitions, knowledge of various weights training theories,

knowledge of various equipment available in the field to develop muscular strength and endurance, and knowledge of designing,

implementing, and knowledge of designing, implementing, and evaluating a personal weight training program.

ADVANCE WEIGHT TRAINING 1501360

Prerequisite : None

The purpose of this course is to enhance the students’ knowledge and the level of physical fitness acquired through weight

training. The content includes reinforcement of basic weight training knowledge, safety, application of knowledge in designing

and implementing a personal weight training program to meet specific needs and goals, and knowledge of organizations and

administration of weightlifting of weight lifting activities.

BEGINNING POWER WEIGHT TRAINING 1501410

Prerequisite : None

This course is offered in the fall of athletics. This is a freshman course for boys and girls. The purpose of this course is to provide

students with opportunities to acquire basic knowledge and skills in weight training, improve muscular strength and endurance,

and enhance body image as it applies to a specific sport. The content should include knowledge of the importance of muscular

strength, assessment of muscular strength and endurance, knowledge of health problems associated with inadequate levels of

muscular strength and endurance, knowledge of skeletal muscles, knowledge and application of biomechanical and physiological

principles to improve and maintain muscular strength and endurance, knowledge of sound nutritional practices related to weight

training, and knowledge of safety practices as they relate to a specific sport. Due to the nature of this course and space

involved, the enrollment number will be limited.

FITNESS LIFESTYLE DESIGN 1501310

Prerequisite: None

This is a sophomore class for boys and girls doing a fall sport. The purpose of this course is to enhance the knowledge and fitness

level reached from previous fitness courses. The course extends the knowledge of physical fitness concepts, design,

implementation, how to evaluate a personal fitness program, and how to continue to develop and individual optimal level of

health-related fitness. The content includes safety practices, assessment of health-related fitness, and further development of

knowledge and application of physical fitness concepts the design, implementation, and evaluation of personal fitness program,

assessment of skills, consumer issues, and fitness activities as they relate to all sports or a specific sport. Do to the nature of this

course and the space involved, the enrollment number will be limited.

COMPREHENSIVE FITNESS 1501390

Prerequisite: None

This is a junior course offered in the fall for boys and girls doing a fall sport. The purpose is to acquire knowledge and concepts

of fitness, design a personal fitness program, and improve health related fitness. The content includes safety practices, assessment

of health-related fitness, concepts of health- related fitness, development of a fitness program, facts and fallacies, consumer

issues, and fitness activities as they relate to all sports or a specific sport. Enrollment number will be limited due to the nature

of the course and space available.

FITNESS ISSUES 1501320

Prerequisite: None

This is a junior course offered in the fall for boys and girls doing a fall sport. The purpose is to acquire knowledge and concepts

of fitness, design a personal fitness program, and improve health related fitness. The content includes safety practices, assessment

of health-related fitness, concepts of health-related fitness, development of a fitness program, facts and fallacies, consumer issues,

and fitness activities as they relate to all sports or a specific sport. Enrollment number will be limited due to the nature of the

course and space available.

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GLOBAL ELECTIVES

ADVANCED PLACEMENT IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY-RHS-PRE-IB 2103400

Prerequisite: RHS PRE-IB

This course is to provide the student with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most college introductory human

geography courses. AP Human Geography focuses on the distribution, process, and effects of human populations on the planet.

Emphasis is placed on geographic models and their applications. Case studies from around the globe are compared to the

situation in both the United States and locally. Students will be expected to think about maps and spatial data.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (APS) 2103400S

Prerequisite: AP Scholars; a 8th Grade FSA ELA Score of 3, 4 or 5 required

This course is to provide the student with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most college introductory human

geography courses. AP Human Geography focuses on the distribution, process, and effects of human populations on the planet.

Emphasis is placed on geographic models and their applications. Case studies from around the globe are compared to the

situation in both the United States and locally. Students will be expected to think about maps and spatial data.

COMPUTER AND BUSINESS SKILLS (.5 on-line class) 8200330

Prerequisite: This is an on-line class, requires access to a computer The purpose of this program is to give students an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills related to the area of Computer and

Business Skills. The content includes but is not limited to developing proficiency with touch keyboarding and fundamental

computer applications using databases, spreadsheets, presentation applications, and the integration of these programs using

software that meets industry standards.

JOURNALISM I (Yearbook) 1006300Y

JOURNALISM II (Yearbook) 1006310Y

JOURNALISM III (Yearbook) 1006321Y

JOURNALISM IV (Yearbook) 1006330Y

Prerequisite: Interview with yearbook sponsor and recommendation, minimum 2.0 GPA in English, Exemplary attendance

record

This course is an integral part in creating the annual school yearbook. Students will be given instruction and will create the

print production and advertising as the curriculum. Content includes idea development, photography, layout, and compute

design. If you love photography, art, and writing; then this class is for you. This class is not for students who are habitually

absent or procrastinators. Meeting deadlines is a major requirement. This is not just a class, but a business. Self -starters who are

highly responsible need only apply.

JOURNALISM I (Newspaper) 1006300N

JOURNALISM II (Newspaper) 1006310N

JOURNALISM III (Newspaper) 1006320N

JOURNALISM IV (Newspaper) 1006330N

Prerequisite: Good attendance record, desire to write, and recommendation of newspaper teacher

This course will provide instruction in printing production of the school newspaper as part of the curriculum. Content

includes idea development, writing of articles, photography, layout, and computer design of the newspaper.

READING ENHANCEMENT 1000410

Prerequisite : Level 1 or Level 2 reading on FSA ELA or two or more years below grade level as indicated on the Spring 2017

administration of Achieve 3000

Students who have not demonstrated reading proficiency on the FSA ELA Reading Tests are required to take Intensive Reading.

This course is designed to implement a combination of research-based programs and strategies that have been proven successful

in accelerating the development of reading, critical thinking, problem-solving, and test-taking skills. When utilized, these

strategies and skills will enable the students to be more successful in their other academic classes. Students will be scheduled in

this class according to their grade level and the curriculum will vary based on each grade level and the students’ needs. *The

course is a year-long class, with the exception of 11th and 12th grade students who take the FSA ELA retest in September and

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earn a passing score. Only these students will be permitted to change their schedules at the end of the semester. Completion of

one year of intensive reading fulfills the on-line requirement.

SPANISH I 0708340

Prerequisite : English Teacher Recommendation

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Spanish language and its culture and to develop communicative

skills and cross-cultural understanding. The content includes beginning skills in listening and speaking with special attention on

pronunciation. An introduction to reading and writing also is included, as well as the fundamentals of grammar and culture.

SPANISH II 0708350

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation of 70+ in Level I

During the first week of this class students will take a proficiency test over Spanish I to determine their placement in Spanish II.

The content includes a continuation of the listening and oral skills required in Spanish I. Reading and writing receive more

emphasis, while oral communication remains the main objective. This course continues the cultural survey of Spanish-speaking

people.

SPANISH II ADVANCED 0708350A

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation of 85+ in Level I

The objective of Spanish II Advanced is to help the student develop a high level of ability in all four skills – listening, reading,

speaking and writing to reach an accelerated level in the Spanish language. The content includes a continuation of the listening

and oral skills required in Spanish I. Reading and writing receive more emphasis, while oral communication remains the main

objective. This course continues the cultural survey of Spanish-speaking people.

SPANISH III HONORS 0708360

Prerequisite: 80 or Higher in Spanish II or Spanish II Advanced and Spanish II Teacher Recommendation

The Spanish III Honors course content includes more advanced language structure and idiomatic expressions, with emphasis on

conversational skills. Vocabulary and conversational skills are expanded through readings, dialogues, compositions, and

discussions. Students develop further insight into the nature of language and cultural perspectives through comparisons with their

own.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH 0708400

Prerequisite: Spanish III Teacher Recommendation

The AP Spanish Language course is a program whose main objective is to develop students’ communication skills in

Spanish. The course is comparable to a third-year university course with an emphasis on conversation and composition. The

fundamental objective of the program is for students to achieve a high level of ability in all four skills – listening, reading,

speaking, and writing (the College Board, Course Description). All students will be required to take the College Board’s AP

Spanish Language Exam in May. The class will be conducted primarily in Spanish.

SPANISH I-RHS PRE-IB 0708800

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

The purpose of this course is to develop communication skills and cross-cultural understanding, as well as to introduce students to

the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Content includes, but is not limited to, beginning skills in listening and speaking with

special attention to pronunciation, introduction to reading and writing skills in the target language, the fundamentals of grammar,

and the fundamentals of cultural appreciation.

SPANISH III-RHS PRE-IB 0708820


The purpose of this course is to develop communication skills and cross-cultural understanding, as well as to introduce students to

the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Content includes, but is not limited to, beginning skills in listening and speaking with

special attention to pronunciation, introduction to reading and writing skills in the target language, the fundamentals of grammar,

and the fundamentals of cultural appreciation.

FRENCH I 0701320

Prerequisite : English Teacher Recommendation

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the French language and its culture and to develop communication skill s and

cross-cultural understanding. The content includes beginning skills in listening and speaking, with special attention to

pronunciation. An introduction to reading and writing is included, as well as the fundamentals of grammar and culture.

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FRENCH II 0701330

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation with 70+ in Level I

The purpose of this course is to reinforce the fundamental skills acquired in French I. The course develops increased listening,

speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as cultural awareness. Content includes a continuation of the listening and oral skills

acquired in French I. Reading and writing receives more emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective.

The course will continue the cultural survey of French-speaking people.

FRENCH II ADVANCED 0701330A

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation with 70+ in Level I

The purpose of this course is to reinforce the fundamental skills acquired in French I. The course develops increased listening,

speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as cultural awareness. Content includes a continuation of the listening and oral skills

acquired in French I. Reading and writing receives more emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective.

The course will continue the cultural survey of French-speaking people.

FRENCH III 0701340

Prerequisite: 80 or Higher in French II and French II Teacher Recommendation

The content includes expansion of vocabulary and conversational skills through discussions based on selected readings. Students’

acquisitions of grammatical concepts are strengthened by analyzing reading selections, increasing emphasis on writing, and using

specific grammatical concepts. Contemporary vocabulary stresses activities which are important to the everyday life of French-

speaking people. Summer work is required.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT FRENCH 0701380

Prerequisite: French Teacher Recommendation

The AP French Language course is a program whose main objective is to develop students’ communication skills in French. The

course is comparable to a third-year university course with an emphasis on conversation and composition. The fundamental

objective of the program is for students to achieve a high level of ability in all four skills – listening, reading, speaking and writing.

All students will be encouraged to take the College Board’s AP French Language exam in May. Summer work is required. Class

will be conducted primarily in French.

SOCIOLOGY (.5 CREDIT) 2108300

Prerequisite: (Grade 9th-12th) None

Content will include an understanding of the methods of study employed by sociologists, social institutions and norms, social

classes, relationships between the sexes, racial and ethnic groups, the handicapped, societal determinants, group behavior, the

socialization process, social deviation, conflict, roles, stratification, participation, and the role of social organizations and

institutions.

PSYCHOLOGY (.5 CREDIT) 2107300

Prerequisite: (Grade 9th-12th) None The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire and understanding of human behavior, behavioral

interaction, and the progressive development of individuals. Content includes the theories and methods of study employed by

psychologists, human growth and development, self-concept, adjustment, motivation and desire, intelligence, conditioning and

learning, memory, personality, and behavior.

PSYCHOLOGY II (.5 CREDIT) 2107310

Prerequisite: (Grade 10th-12th) Psychology Teacher Recommendation

Content of this course would include statistical research, psychobiology, motivation emotion, sensation and perception, states of

consciousness, psychological testing, and social psychology.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY (1 CREDIT) 2107350

Prerequisite: (Grade 11th

-12th

) with Teacher Recommendation

This course will develop an understanding of, and an appreciation, for human behavioral interaction, and the progressive

development of individuals. This will better prepare students to understand their own behavior and the behavior of others.

Students will be required to take the AP Exam in May.

PEER COUNSELING I 1400300


-12th

) Application Required/Teacher Approval

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop skills as peer tutors. English or Math teacher’s recommendation is

required. Classes open to juniors and seniors only.

PEER COUNSELING II 1400310


-12th

) Application Required/Teacher Approval

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The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop skills as peer tutors. English or Math teacher’s recommendation is

required. Classes open to juniors and seniors only.

CRITICAL THINKING & STUDY SKILLS (.5 CREDIT) 1700370

Prerequisite: None

This semester course is designed to develop skills related to critical thinking, learning and problem solving, enabling students to

enhance their performance in both academic and non-academic areas. Strategies for acquiring, storing and retrieving information,

time management and organizational skills, critical thinking operations and processes, strategies for oral and written

communication, and problem solving skills including test taking skills are an integral part of this course.

CAREER RESEARCH & DECISION MAKING (.5 CREDIT) 1700380

Prerequisite: None

The purpose of this semester course is to further develop the career planning competencies mandated by Section 1003.4156,

Florida Statutes. This course will enable students to make informed career choices and develop the skills needed to successfully

plan and apply for college or a job.

MATH FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS 1200410

Prerequisite: Junior or Senior – One Semester

This course is designed for students prepare them to take the ACT/SAT Math Test. SAT/ACT Math concordant test score qualifies

student as “college ready” and allows students to enroll in Dual Enrollment math courses for free college credit while in high school.

A concordant score also exempts students from the PERT test during their 11th

grade year. See your Guidance Counselor for more

information.

CONTEMPORARY HISTORY SEMESTER COURSE (.5 CREDIT) 2109350

Prerequisite: One Semester – 4.0 Weight

This purpose of this semester course is to examine in-depth history from WWII to the present through both American and global

points of view so that students may draw lessons from the past understand and make sense of the world in which we live. This is an

elective credit.

english

You need four English credits for graduation – English I, II, III, and IV (or their equivalents). In an effort to promote

literacy at all grade levels, a summer reading assignment is required at all grade levels. See RHS website at

http://rhs.oneclay.net for the title and author or contact Guidance at 336-8901.

ENGLISH I 1001310

Prerequisite : None

This course provides instruction in grammar, including parts of speech, sentence structure, usage and punctuation. Literature

instruction will include vocabulary, short stories, poetry, novels, essays, and plays. Composition includes journal writing, essays,

reports, letter writing, and a research paper.

ENGLISH I (V) 100310V

Prerequisite : Teacher Recommendation

This course provides instruction in grammar, including parts of speech, sentence structure, usage and punctuation. Literature

instruction will include vocabulary, short stories, poetry, novels, essays, and plays. Composition includes journal writing, essays,

reports, letter writing, and a research paper.

ENGLISH I HONORS 1001320

Prerequisite : Teacher Recommendation, 88 In Advanced Language Arts III, FSA ELA Level 3 or Higher This course includes the areas listed in English I. Four additional novels chosen from a suggested reading list for the college-bound

students will be taught. More analytical writing will be required, as well as advance grammar instruction and additional projects.

This is an Honors level course; however, this course is also part of an Advanced Placement vertical alignment team designed to

prepare students for Advanced Placement courses in the upper levels.

ENGLISH I HONORS (RHS-PRE-IB) 1001800

Prerequisite: Summer Reading Summer reading with a corresponding assignment is required before beginning this course, which is designed to prepare students

for IB- level English. The focus is on instruction in the background and critical analysis of major literary works of different genres;

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composition using the writing process, including the use of research skills for an in-depth research project; MLA foundations’

vocabulary study.

ENGLISH I HONORS (PRE-APS) 1001320S

Prerequisite : Teacher Recommendation, 88 In Advanced Language Arts III, FSA ELA Level 3 or Higher This course includes the areas listed in English I. Four additional novels chosen from a suggested reading list for the college-bound

students will be taught. More analytical writing will be required, as well as advance grammar instruction and additional projects.

This is an Honors level course; however, this course is also part of an Advanced Placement vertical alignment team designed to

prepare students for Advanced Placement courses in the upper levels.

ENGLISH II 1001340

Prerequisite: English I

This course provides instruction in English language skills and a study of World Literature in a variety of genres. Instruction and

review of writing skills for the State Writing Assessment, including paragraph development in persuasive and expository essays,

will be emphasized. Opportunities for formal and informal oral presentations will be provided. The study of language includes

syntax, mechanics, usage, and vocabulary.

ENGLISH II HONORS 1001350

Prerequisite: 80 average in English I Honors, and English Teacher Recommendation. This course provides the same instruction as English II. Four additional novels chosen from a suggested reading list for the college-

bound students will be taught. More analytical writing will be required, as well as advanced grammar instruction and additional

projects. This is an Honors level course; however, this course is also part of an Advanced Placement vertical alignment team

designed to prepare students for Advanced Placement courses in the upper levels.

ENGLISH II HONORS (RHS-PRE-IB) 1001810

Prerequisite: 80 average or above in English I Honors, and English Teacher Recommendation. A summer reading and journal assignment precedes this course. The purpose of the English II-RHS-PIB course is to prepare

students for the rigorous coursework of IB English. The focus is on the various forms of writing to be mastered before entering IB.

Analysis of all literary genres is the reading focus with the reading selections chosen from primarily American authors. Students

will be given instruction in advanced grammar, usage, and mechanics of the English language. Preparation is included for FSA

ELA to be taken in the 10th

grade.

ENGLISH II HONORS (PRE-APS) 1001350S

Prerequisite: 80 average in English I Honors, and English Teacher Recommendation. This course provides the same instruction as English II. Four additional novels chosen from a suggested reading list for the college-

bound students will be taught. More analytical writing will be required, as well as advanced grammar instruction and additional

projects. This is an Honors level course; however, this course is also part of an Advanced Placement vertical alignment team

designed to prepare students for Advanced Placement courses in the upper levels.

ENGLISH III 1001370

Prerequisite: English II This course will explore the social, cultural, and historical forces reflected in American literature, with emphasis on written analysis

of different literary genres. Listening, speaking, and vocabulary skills will be taught, with a focus on analogies and other items

common in standardized tests. A documented research paper will be required.

ENGLISH IV 1001400

Prerequisite: English III This course is designed to provide instruction in the study of British literature. Content will include instruction in the critical

analysis of representative examples, as they reflect changes in the language and development of literary traditions. Analysis will be

presented in oral and written form. Vocabulary studies include verbal analogies and other patterns found in standardized tests.

Writing experiences will provide practice in real-life situations likely to be encountered beyond secondary school, in addition to a

documented paper emphasizing the writing process.

ACCELERATED ENGLISH COURSES FOR COLLEGE CREDIT

ADVANCED PLACEMENT LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION 1001420

Prerequisite: English Teacher Recommendation This course provides a comprehensive review of grammar and literature through composition assignments, exercises in analytical

and persuasive writing, in-depth class and group discussions and exercises in rhetoric and literary assessment. Proficiency in writing

is assumed. College level material is used in this course. Class emphasis is on non-fiction writing, though some fictional writing will

be including. It is a challenging college-level course, which culminates in the Advance Placement examination in May. A successful

grade on the Advanced Placement exam is considered to be equivalent to the completion of college-level freshman composition and

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can lead to course credit at the college level being granted.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT LITERATURE & COMPOSITION 1001430

Prerequisite: English Teacher Recommendation This course requires an intensive study of representative works of literature from multiple genres, periods, and cultures, with an

emphasis on imaginative literature. College-level material is used in this course. This Advanced Placement course requires careful,

deliberative reading and an ability to produce skillfully written critical analyses. Proficiency in writing is assumed. It is a

challenging college-level course, which culminates in the Advanced Placement examination in May. A successful grade on the

Advanced Placement exam is considered to be equivalent to the completion of college-level freshman literature and can lead to

college credit.

DUAL ENROLLMENT ENGLISH I ENC1101

Prerequisite: Meet Dual Enrollment Criteria. See Guidance Counselor for Application ENC 1101 is a course in paragraph and essay writing, incorporating some review of basic grammar. Students will learn to write

essays that are unified, coherent, and grammatically correct. An exit grade of “C” or higher is required to earn credit. ENC 1101 is

a Gordon Rule writing course as defined by SBE Rule 6A-10.030. This means this is a writing intensive course. Students will write

a minimum of 4000 words using a variety of rhetorical forms. Students also read and respond in writing to college level essays.

DUAL ENROLLMENT ENGLISH II ENC1102

Prerequisite: Meet Dual Enrollment Criteria. See Guidance Counselor for application The second semester course is a continuation of the first semester class. It includes detailed training in the methods and applications

of expository writing and the process of logical thinking. Emphasis is placed on descriptive, persuasive, and argumentative writing.

An exit grade of “C” or higher is required to earn credit. ENC 1102 is a Gordon Rule writing course as defined by SBE Rule 6A-

10.030. This is a writing intensive course. Students will write a minimum of 4000 words through commentary on reading and a

documented research paper using MLA style and college research resources.

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MATH

All students need four (4) credits in Mathematics for graduation including Algebra.

ALGEBRA IA/IB BLOCK 1200370/1200380

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation /8th

Grade Math FSA Score of level 1 or 2 This course is for students who scored a Level 2 or below on FSA Math. Course covers Algebra in a two period block. The

purpose of this course is to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real-world and

mathematical problems. The content should include, but not be limited to, structure and properties of the real number system, varied

means for analyzing and expressing patterns, relations and functions, operations with polynomials, coordinate geometry, data

analysis concepts, algebraic and graphic solutions of equations, inequalities, and systems of equations.All students will be required

to take and pass the state EOC exam in order to earn a credit for the course.

ALGEBRA IA/IB BLOCK (V) 1200370V/1200380V

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation / FSA Score of level 2 or below This course is for students who scored a Level 2 or below on FSA Math. Course covers Algebra in a two period block. The

purpose of this course is to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real-world and

mathematical problems. The content should include, but not be limited to, structure and properties of the real number system,

varied means for analyzing and expressing patterns, relations and functions, operations with polynomials, coordinate geometry,

data analysis concepts, algebraic and graphic solutions of equations, inequalities, and systems of equations. All students will be

required to take and pass the state EOC exam in order to earn a credit for the course.

ALGEBRA I 1200310

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Algebra in 8th

Grade and a Score of Level 3 or 4 on 8th

Grade Math FSA/Teacher

Recommendation The purpose of this course is to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real -world and

mathematical problems. The content should include, but not be limited to, structure and properties of the real number system, varied

means for analyzing and expressing patterns, relations and functions, operations with polynomials, coordinate geometry, data

analysis concepts, algebraic and graphic solutions of equations, inequalities, and systems of equations. All students will be


ALGEBRA I HONORS 1200320

Prerequisite : Completion of Pre-Algebra in 8th

Grade and a score of Level 5 on the 8th

Grade Math FSA The purpose of this course is to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real -world

and mathematical problems. The content should include, but not be limited to, structure and properties of the real number system,


data analysis concepts, algebraic and graphic solutions of equations,inequalities, and systems of equations. All students will be


ALGEBRA I HONORS (APS) 1200320S

Prerequisite : “A – B” in MJ3 Advanced The purpose of this course is to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real world and

mathematical problems. The content should include, but not be limited to, structure and properties of the real number system,


data analysis concepts, algebraic and graphic solutions of equations,inequalities, and systems of equations. All students will be


GEOMETRY 1206310

Prerequisite : Successful completion of Algebra 1 Coursework The purpose of this course is to develop the geometric relationships and deductive strategies that can be used to solve a variety of

real-world and mathematical problems. The content includes: geometric constructions, terminology, fundamental properties of

geometry, deductive and inductive reasoning, measurement of plane and solid figures, coordinate geometry, exploration of

geometric relationships, properties of circles, and right triangle trigonometry. All students will be required to take the state EOC

exam in this course. The exam will count as 30% of the grade.

GEOMETRY 1206310J

Prerequisite : For Juniors only who have not previously had Geometry The purpose of this course is to develop the geometric relationships and deductive strategies that can be used to solve a variety of

real-world and mathematical problems. The content includes: geometric constructions, terminology, fundamental properties of

geometry, deductive and inductive reasoning, measurement of plane and solid figures, coordinate geometry, exploration of

geometric relationships, properties of circles, and right triangle trigonometry. All students will be required to take the state EOC

exam in this course. The exam will count as 30% of the grade.

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GEOMETRY HONORS 1206320

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 Coursework and a Algebra 1 FSA EOC Score of Level 3, 4 or 5 The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth study of geometric relationships and deductive strategies that can be used to

solve a variety of real-world and mathematical problems. The content includes: geometric constructions, terminology, fundamental

properties of geometry, deductive and inductive reasoning, measurement of plane and solid figures, coordinate geometry,

exploration of geometric relationships, properties of circles, and right triangle trigonometry. All students will be required to take

the state EOC exam in this course. The exam will count as 30% of the grade.

GEOMETRY HONORS - (RHS-PRE-IB) 1206320I


The purpose of this course is to provide a rigorous, in-depth study of geometric methods, with an emphasis on methods of proof

and the formal language of mathematics. The content includes structure of proofs, logic, properties of perpendicular and parallel

lines, triangles and quadrilaterals, similar polygons, angle concepts, construction, circles and spheres, area and volume, coordinate

geometry, basic trigonometric functions and properties of right angles, topology, and transformational geometry. All students will

be required to take the state EOC exam in this course. The exam will count 30% of the grade.

GEOMETRY HONORS (APS) 1206320S

Prerequisite: “A or B” in Algebra I or Teacher Recommendation and a Algebra 1 FSA EOC Score of level 3, 4 or 5 The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth study of geometric relationships and deductive strategies that can be used to solve a

variety of real world and mathematical problems. The content includes: geometric constructions, terminology, fundamental properties

of geometry, deductive and inductive reasoning, measurement of plane and solid figures, coordinate geometry, exploration of geometric

relationships, properties of circles, and right triangle trigonometry. All students will be required to take the state EOC exam in this

course. The exam will count as 30% of the grade.

ALGEBRA II 1200330

Prerequisite: “A - C” In Geometry or “D” in Geometry Honors The purpose of this course is to continue the study of algebra and provide the foundation for applying algebraic skills to other

mathematical and scientific fields. The content includes: structure and properties of complex numbers, arithmetic. The purpose of

this course is to continue the study of algebra and provide the foundation for applying algebraic skills to geometric sequences and

series, relations, functions and graphs, solution strategies for equations, inequities, and quadratics, conic sections, data analysis,

probability, permutations, and combinations. All students will be required to take the state EOC exam in this course. The exam

will count 30% of the grade.

ALGEBRA II HONORS 1200340

Prerequisite : “A – C” In Geometry Honors Or “A” in Geometry plus Geometry Teacher’s Recommendation The purpose of this course is to continue the study of algebra and provide the foundation for applying algebraic skills to geometric

sequences and series, relations, functions and graphs, solution strategies for equations, inequalities, and quadratics, conic sections,

data analysis, probability, permutations, and combinations. Strongly recommend current enrollment in discrete mathematics.

All students will be required to take the state EOC exam in this course. The exam will count 30% of the grade.

ALGEBRA II HONORS (RHS-PRE-IB) 1200340I

Prerequisite: “A – C” In Geometry Honors or “A” in Geometry plus Geometry Teacher’s Recommendation

The purpose of this course is to continue the study of algebra and to provide the foundation for applying algebraic skills to other

mathematical and scientific fields. The content includes, but is not limited to, the following: structure and properties of the complex

number system; arithmetic and geometric sequences and series; relations, functions and graphs extended to polynomial, exponential, and

logarithmic functions; varied solution strategies for linear equations, inequalities, and systems of equations and inequalities; varied

solution strategies, including the quadratic formula, for quadratic equations; conic sections and applications; data analysis, including

measures o central tendency and dispersion; probability, permutations, and combinations. Extensive use is made of graphing calculators

in both the development and the application of these topics. All students will be required to take the state EOC exam in this course.

The exam will count 30% of the grade.

ALGEBRA II HONORS (APS) 1200340S

Prerequisite: “A – C” In Geometry Honors or “A” in Geometry plus Geometry Teacher’s Recommendation The purpose of this course is to continue the study of algebra and provide the foundation for applying algebraic skills to geometric

sequences and series, relations, functions and graphs, solution strategies for equations, inequalities, and quadratics, conic sections,

data analysis, probability, permutations, and combinations. Strongly recommend current enrollment in discrete mathematics. All

students will be required to take the state EOC exam in this course. The exam will count 30% of the grade.

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LIBERAL ARTS MATHEMATICS I 1208290

Prerequisite: “D or F” in Algebra or Teacher Recommendation/Level 1 or 2 on Algebra EOC

This course is for students who have some way to go to pass the Algebra I EOC. The purpose of this course is to continue to develop

the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real-world and mathematical problems. The content

should include, but not be limited to, structure and properties of the real number system, varied means for analyzing and expressing

patterns, relations, and functions, operations with polynomials, coordinate geometry, data analysis concepts, and algebraic and

graphic solutions of equations, inequalities and systems of equations.

LIBERAL ARTS MATHEMATICS II 1200300

Prerequisite: “D” in Geometry or Teacher Recommendation The purpose of this course is to develop the algebraic and geometric concepts that can be used to solve a variety of real-world and

mathematical problems. Algebra and geometry will be integrated through the course. This is not a college preparatory course.

MATH FOR COLLEGE READINESS 1200700

Prerequisite: (12th

Grade only) PERT Math Score of less than 114 The purpose of this course is to strengthen the algebra skill level of high school seniors. The content includes: functions and

relations, polynomials, rational expressions and equations, quadratic equations, logarithmic functions, exponential functions,

matrices, simple and compound interest, and descriptive statistics. Mathematics for College Readiness is intended to prepare

students for College Algebra which is offered at every public postsecondary institution in Florida.

PRE-CALCULUS 12002340

Prerequisite: “A - B” in Algebra II Honors or “A - B” in Algebra II plus Algebra II Teacher’s Recommendation or “A-B” in

Advanced Topics

The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to topics necessary to the study of calculus. The content includes: polynomial,

exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, parametric and polar equations, matrices, maximum

and minimum functions, derivatives, and indefinite functions. A graphing calculator is recommended.

CALCULUS 12002300 Prerequisite: “C” in Pre-Calculus

The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation for the study of advance mathematics. The content includes: elementary

functions, limits and continuity, differentiation anti-derivatives, indeterminate forms, and applications of the integral. A graphing

calculator is required. TRIGONOMETRY/THE ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONS 1211300/1201315

Prerequisite: “A, B or C” in Algebra II or C in Algebra II Honors

The purpose of this course is to develop the algebraic and trigonometric concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of

real world and mathematical problems. Trigonometry is studied in Semester One. The content includes: vectors, angle measure,

trigonometric ratios, the sine rule, the cosine rule, trigonometric identities, polar coordinates, complex numbers, and DeMoivre’s

Theorem. Analysis of Functions is studied in Semester Two. The content includes: polynomial functions, rational functions,

exponential functions, logarithmic functions, exponential growth and decay, and trigonometric functions.

PRE CALCULUS HONORS 1202810J

Prerequisite: 10th

Grade Pre-IB only. Must have completed Algebra II Honors and Teacher Recommendation

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and techniques of probability, statistics, differential and

integral calculus and their application. Extensive use is made of graphing calculators in the development and application of the

topics. Access to computers is recommended.

MATH FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS 1200410

Prerequisite: Junior or Senior – One Semester

This course is designed for students prepare them to take the ACT/SAT Math Test. SAT/ACT Math concordant test score qualifies

student as “college ready” and allows students to enroll in Dual Enrollment math courses for free college credit while in high school.

A concordant score also exempts students from the PERT test during their 11th

grade year. See your Guidance Counselor for more

information.

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ACCELERATED MATHEMATICS COURSES FOR COLLEGE CREDIT

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB 1202370

Prerequisite: “B” in Pre-Calculus and Teacher Recommendation The purpose of this course is to study algebraic and transcendental functions and the general theory and techniques of calculus. This

course will include periodic comprehensive review of the other higher-level mathematics courses in addition to derivatives,

integration, limits, logarithmic functions, related rates, acceleration and velocity, and area under the curve problems in preparation

for AP exam in May. A graphing calculator is required.

AP STATISTICS 1210320

Prerequisite: “A or B” in Algebra II or, “A or B or C” in Algebra II Honors

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions

from data. Students are exposed to describing patters and departures from patterns, planning and conducting a study, exploring

random phenomena using probability and simulation, estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses in preparation for the

AP exam in May. A graphing calculator is required.

DUAL ENROLLMENT COLLEGE ALGEBRA MAC1105

Prerequisite: Meet Dual Enrollment Requirements. See Guidance Counselor for application.

This course includes linear and quadratic equations with applications, inequalities, coordinate geometry, functions, zeros or

polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions with applications, and systems of equations. A graphing calculator is required.

This is a semester class but will earn 1.0 high school credit.

DUAL ENROLLMENT ELEMENTARY STATISTICS STA2023

Prerequisite: Meet Dual Enrollment Requirements. See Guidance Counselor for application.

This is a first course in statistics and includes descriptive statistics, probability and inferential statistics. Major topics include graphs,

measures of center, measures of variation, linear correlation and regression, probability, binomial distributions, normal distributions,

sampling distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. A graphing calculator is required. This is a semester class but

will earn 1.0 high school credit.

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SCIENCE

All students need three credits in Science for graduation including Biology. Each credit/course must have laboratory component.

All science courses will include project and inquiry-based learning.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2001340

Prerequisite: 9th

Grade Students who took Comp. Science 3, Comp. Science 3 Adv., or Physical Science Honors in 8th

Grade

and Scored at or between 661-1009L as indicated on the Spring 2017 administration of Achieve 3000 and scored a Level 1 or 2

on the 2016 administration of ELA FSA and who scored a Level 1 or 2 on the Grade 8 FCAT 2.0 Science Assessment The goal of Environmental Science is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts and methodologies required to

understand the interrelationships of the nature world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-

made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternatives solutions for resolving or

preventing them.

ASTRONOMY SOLAR/GALACTIC HONORS* 2020910

Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or Higher in Algebra 1 and Teacher Recommendation In general, academic pace and rigor will be greatly increased in this honors levels course. Students will interact directly with

natural phenomena or with data collected by others using tools, materials, data collection techniques and models. Students will be

expected to understand measurement error and have the skills to aggregate, interpret and present the resulting data. Studies will

include early astronomy, Newtonian synthesis, Earth, Moon, planets, asteroids, comets, the sun, our solar system, stars, black

holes, galaxies, dark matter, dark energy and cosmological mysteries. Laboratory investigations are an integral part of this

course.

BIOLOGY 2000310

Prerequisite: Required for all 10th

Graders The purpose of this course is to provide students with overall awareness of biology on all aspects of life. The majority of the

course is microbiology, including biochemistry, plant and animal cell structure and reproduction, genetics, and DNA processes.

Macroscopic biology includes evolution, taxonomy, classification systems, ecological relationships, and human body systems.

Science processes such as scientific method and measurement, lab safety and use of lab apparatus will be included. All students

will be required to take the state EOC exam. The exam will count as 30% of the grade.

BIOLOGY (V) 2000310V

Prerequisite: (10th

Grade)/Teacher Recommendation The purpose of this course is to provide students with overall awareness of biology on all aspects of life. The majority of the

course is microbiology, including biochemistry, plant and animal cell structure and reproduction, genetics, and DNA processes.

Macroscopic biology includes evolution, taxonomy, classification systems, ecological relationships, and human body systems.

Science processes such as scientific method and measurement, lab safety and use of lab apparatus will be included. All students

will be required to take the state EOC exam. The exam will count as 30% of the grade.

BIOLOGY HONORS 2000320 Prerequisite: Students who Scored a Level 3, 4, or 5 on the 8

th Grade Science FCAT 2.0 and who Scored a Level 3, 4, or 5 on

the 8th

Grade ELA FSA

The content includes: scientific method, scientific measurement, laboratory safety, and use of laboratory apparatus, biochemistry, cell

biology, cell reproduction, genetics, biological changes through time, classification and taxonomy, microorganisms and disease,

structure and function of plants and animals, human anatomy and physiology, and ecological relationships. Completion of a science

project is highly recommended. All students will be required to take the state EOC exam. The exam will count as 30% of the grade.

BIOLOGY (RHS-PRE-IB) 2000800

Prerequisite : Pre-IB Only/Teacher Recommendation

The content includes scientific method, scientific measurements, laboratory safety and use of laboratory apparatus, biochemistry,

cell biology, cell reproduction, genetics, evolutionary theories, classification and taxonomy, microorganisms and diseases,

structure and function of plants and animals, human anatomy and physiology, and ecological relationships. Extensive lab work

with occasional full lab reports is required. Dissection labs are included in this course. Students are required to complete

multiple science projects throughout the curriculum, including a scientific method project. All students will be required to take

the state EOC. The exam will count as 30% of the grade.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE 2003310

Prerequisite: (11th

Grade) The purpose of this course is to provide students with a quantitative investigative study of the introductory concepts of physics

and chemistry. Instruction will include dynamics, classification and interaction of matter, periodic table, forms of energy,

electricity and magnetism, chemical interactions, nuclear reactions, and career opportunities in physical science.

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE HONORS 2003320

Prerequisite: (11th

Grade) “A - B” in Biology I Honors and Teacher Recommendation

Students will explore the concepts of Physical Science in greater depth. In general, the academic pace and rigor will be greatly

increased for honors level course work. Additional topics include nuclear reactions, open vs. closed systems, potential energy

diagrams, endothermic vs. exothermic processes, scalar vs. vector quantities, and qualitative application of the concept of angular

momentum.

CHEMISTRY 2003340

Prerequisite: (11th

-12th

Grade) “A - C” in Biology/Physical Science, Teacher Recommendation Chemistry I is an inquiry-based laboratory course, which focuses on the role of chemistry in our society. It is intended for those

students who are college-bound and will be studying science again in college. Students are expected to think critically, ask

“why”, conduct research, and apply the Scientific Method. Students should also feel comfortable with solving mathematical work

problems. Because of the nature of the materials used in a chemistry lab, students will be expected to conduct themselves in a

mature and safe fashion.

CHEMISTRY I HONORS 2003370

Prerequisite: (11th

-12th

Grade) “A - B” in Biology I Honors/Physical Science Honors, Teacher Recommendation Chemistry I honors is an intensive, mathematically-based, college-preparatory course. It is designed for those students seeking

the extra challenge of a more formal, traditional course in introductory chemistry. Students must feel comfortable with applying

the mathematical concepts learned in Algebra I and II, especially word problems. Extensive laboratory work, including formal

reports based on research, are required. Chemistry Honors students will become prepared to enter AP Chemistry. CHEMISTRY HONORS – (RHS-PRE-IB)

Prerequisite: None 2003800

The content includes scientific method, scientific measurement, atomic structure and periodicity, chemical nomenclature,

chemical reactions, stoichiometry, state of matter, thermo-chemistry, gas laws, chemical bonding, reaction rates and equilibrium,

acids and bases, and nuclear chemistry. Extensive laboratory work, including formal reports based on research, is required.

Completion of an independent science project is strongly recommended. CHEMISTRY I HONORS (APS) 2003370S

Prerequisite: (11th

-12th

Grade) “A - B” in Biology I Honors/Physical Science Honors, Teacher Recommendation Chemistry I honors is an intensive, mathematically-based, college-preparatory course. It is designed for those students seeking

the extra challenge of a more formal, traditional course in introductory chemistry. Students must feel comfortable with applying

the mathematical concepts learned in Algebra I and II, especially word problems. Extensive laboratory work, including formal

reports based on research, are required. Chemistry Honors students will become prepared to enter AP Chemistry.

PHYSICS 1 2003380

Prerequisite: (11th

or 12th

Grade) “A - C” in Biology/Physical Science, Science Teacher Recommendation Physics is a college preparatory course. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introductory study of the

theories and laws governing the interaction of matter, energy and the forces of nature. The content should include kinematics,

dynamics, energy, work, and power, heat and thermodynamics, wave characteristics, light, electricity, and magnetism. Although

the material in this course will be dealt with conceptually, a working knowledge of algebra is needed for understanding the

content of the course.

MARINE SCIENCE 2002500

Prerequisite: (11th

or 12th

Grade) Science Teacher Recommendation The purpose of this course is to provide students with a survey of the marine biome. The content will include the nature of the

marine habitat, including chemical, physical and geological aspects, ecology of the sea-energy relationship and tropic levels,

zonation, marine communities, classification, taxonomy, characteristics of major marine phyla, and man’s interrelationship with

the ocean. A $10.00 Laboratory Fee may be assessed.

MARINE SCIENCE HONORS 2002510

Prerequisite: (11th

or 12th

Grade) Science Teacher Recommendation Students will explore the concepts of Marine Biology I in greater depth. In general, the academic pace and rigor will be greatly

increased for honors level course work. Additional topics included the impact on the marine biome of: biotechnology, human

overpopulation, severe weather, natural selection, and environmental protection.

ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY 2000350

Prerequisite: (11th

or 12th

Grade) “C” or Higher in Biology This course will provide students with an overview of the structures and functions of the human body. The content includes:

cellular processes and tissues, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory,

urinary, and reproductive systems. Also included will be investigations into diseases that affect each system and how they can be

treated or prevented.

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ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY HONORS 2000360

Prerequisite: (11th

or 12th

Grade) “B” or Higher in Biology Honors and Chemistry Honors and Teacher Recommendation This course will provide students with advanced study of the structures and functions of the human body. The content includes:

introduction to biochemistry concepts, cellular processes and tissues, the skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive, endocrine,

circulatory, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Knowledge acquired during the course of study will enable students to

build a solid foundation for further study of human anatomy and physiology.

ACCELERATED SCIENCE COURSES FOR COLLEGE CREDIT

ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY 2003420

Prerequisite: (11th

-12th

Grade) C” or Higher in Biology I Honors, Chemistry Honors and Science Teacher Recommendation This course is the equivalent of a biology course taught at a four-year university. The purpose of this course is to provide a

college level course in biology and prepare students to seek credit and/or appropriate placement in college biology courses. The

content includes molecular and cellular biology, organism biology, and population biology. . Class meetings outside normal

school hours may be required. A summer review packet will be required. AFTER SCHOOL LABS MAY BE REQUIRED.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY 2003370

Prerequisite: (11th

-12th

Grade) Teacher Recommendation This is a college level course. AP Chemistry is an intensive, laboratory-based course, which builds on the concepts presented in

Chemistry Honors. Students should be prepared to work independently and spend a considerable amount of time outside the class

to complete the work-load for this course. Course instruction is geared toward preparation for a standardized Advanced

Placement test, for which the required material must be covered. This course is intended for motivated and exceptionally skilled

students only. A summer review packet will be required. AFTER SCHOOL LABS MAY BE REQUIRED.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS 2003420

Prerequisite: (11th

& 12th

Grade) Science Teacher Recommendation This is a college level course that requires 2 years to complete. The purpose of this course is to expand upon the concepts and

principles learned in Physics I Honors while at the same time allowing students the potential to earn college credit. This requires

additional time outside of class to complete laboratory experiments. In addition, extra time will be needed to further refine

analytical skills. All topics will be covered in a thorough fashion. Students will take the AP exam May. AFTER SCHOOL

LABS MAY BE REQUIRED.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2001380

Prerequisite: (11th

& 12th

Grade) Science Teacher Recommendation This is a college level course. AP Environmental Science is an intensive, laboratory-based course. Students should be prepared

to work independently and spend a considerable amount of time outside the class to complete the fieldwork for this course. AP

Environmental Science will include an in-depth study of current environmental conditions and possible solutions to those

conditions. The course will incorporate studies of the local environment to apply to environmental conditions worldwide.

DUAL ENROLLMENT GENERAL BIOLOGY AND LAB BSC1005/1005L Prerequisite: Meet Dual Enrollment Requirements. See Guidance Counselor for application This course will include an introduction to and application of fundamental biological concepts. The emphasis will be on major

biological concepts such as cell structure and function, biochemistry and metabolism, genetics and the interrelationships among

organisms. This course may be used to fulfill half of the college general education science requirement for an Associate of Arts

degree. Note: Course requires a 2 hour block and is equivalent to two semester courses and is equivalent to two semester courses.

DUAL ENROLLMENT HUMAN BIOLOGY AND LAB BSC1020/1020L

Prerequisite: Meet Dual Enrollment Requirements. See Guidance Counselor for application This course includes the study of the human body’s major organ-systems and processes. Human diseases, their prevention,

treatment and the bioethical issues they raise will be considered. This course may be used to fulfill half of the college general

education science requirement for an Associate of Arts degree. Note: Course requires a 2 hour block and is equivalent to two

semester courses. NOTE: Students must earn a “C” or better in each dual enrollment course to remain in the program.

HISTORY

All students need three credits in social studies for graduation, including World History, American History, American

Government, and Economics.

WORLD HISTORY 2109310

Prerequisite: (10th

Grade) English I Class

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This course provides the students with the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the chronological development of

civilization by examining the political, economic, social, religious, military, scientific, and cultural events in the world.

WORLD HISTORY HONORS 2109320

Prerequisite: (10th

Grade) English I Teacher Recommendation

This is a survey course of World History that covers prehistory to the present. The students analyze political, economic, religious,

social, military, scientific, and cultural events that have shaped and molded humanity. Students will gain an understanding of the

historical method, the inquiry process, historical reasoning and interpretations that shape the present world.

AMERICAN HISTORY 2100310

Prerequisite: World History

This course covers American History from 1600 to present. It includes chronological development of the American people and

significant events and issues such as the industrial revolution, immigration since 1880, World War I, the Great Depression, World

War II, and civil rights since 1950, all of which have helped shape policy decisions in contemporary America.

AMERICAN HISTORY HONORS 2100320

Prerequisite: History Teacher Recommendation

This course covers American History from 1860 to present. The student has the opportunity to acquire an in-depth understanding

of the chronological development of the American people. Students will required to analyze cause and effect as they relate to

significant events and issues, such as the industrial revolution, immigration since 1880, World War I, the Great Depression,

World War II, and civil rights since 1950, all of which have helped shape policy decisions in contemporary America.

ECONOMICS WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY (.5 CREDIT) 2102335

Prerequisite: American History

This course will provide an understanding of the way in which society organizes its limited resources to satisfy unlimited wants.

Particular attention is given to the American mixed system. The course also deals with the distinguishing characteristics of other

types of economic systems. The major emphasis is on understanding the forces of the market place by examining the effects of

roles such as producer, distributor, consumer, saver, investor, resource owner, voter, and taxpayer in the system.

ECONOMICS HONORS (.5 CREDIT) 2100320


Economics Honors is the same as the standard Economics, but more in-depth research and work.

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (.5 CREDIT) 21006310

Prerequisite: American History

This course provides an understanding of American government and political behavior. The student will understand the

documents that shape our political traditions, such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of rights, as

well as compare the roles of the three branches of government at the local, state, and national level. The students will understand

the role of political parties and special interest groups in determining government policies, the rights and responsibilities of

citizens, and the importance of civic participation in the democratic political process.

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT HONORS (.5 CREDIT) 21006320


This course provides a comprehensive understanding of American government and political behavior. The student will analyze

the documents that shape our political traditions, such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Constitution, and

the Bills of Rights, as well as compare the roles of the three branches of government at the local, state and national levels. The

students will understand the role of the political parties and special interest groups in determining government policies, the rights

and responsibilities of citizens, and the importance of civic participation in the democratic political process.

ACCELERATED HISTORY COURSES FOR COLLEGE CREDIT ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY 2109420

Prerequisite: (10th

Grade) English Teacher Recommendation and AP World History Approval: Required for APS

AP World History is a challenging course designed to the equivalent of a college course in a high school setting. The purpose of

this course is to develop higher levels critical thinking skills by emphasizing analysis and evaluation as well as knowledge of

factual content. Solid reading and writing skills, along with a willingness to devote considerable time to homework and study, are

necessary. Advanced Placement World History is an in-depth comprehensive study of both eastern and western civilizations, from

ancient history to the 20th

century’s modern world. Students will examine major themes in history which demonstrate the inter

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connections between the people of Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. The course will focus on the development of

individual societies, from initial human migrations to the transmission.

PRE-IB ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY 2109420I

Prerequisite: (10th

Grade) PRE-IB Only

AP World History is a challenging course designed to the equivalent of a college course in a high school setting. The purpose of

this course is to develop higher levels critical thinking skills by emphasizing analysis and evaluation as well as knowledge of

factual content. Solid reading and writing skills, along with a willingness to devote considerable time to homework and study, are

necessary. Advanced Placement World History is an in-depth comprehensive study of both eastern and western civilizations, from

ancient history to the 20th

century’s modern world. Students will examine major themes in history which demonstrate the inter

connections between the people of Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. The course will focus on the development of

individual societies, from initial human migrations to the transmission.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN HISTORY 2100330


This high level course emphasized all aspects of American history from the age of exploration to the present. Topics include the

arts, social life, politics, economics, and foreign policy. The students analyze historical problems and interpret their importance to

the current day. Emphasis is placed on critical and evaluative thinking skills, essay writing, interpretation or original documents,

including cartoons, graphs, letters, etc. and historiography. All testing is done at the college level, with particular attention paid to

analytical writing. Students will have a summer assignment and are expected to take the AP exam in May. ADVANCED PLACEMENT MACROECONOMICS (.5 CREDIT) 2102370


The purpose of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an

economic system as a whole. Students use analytical skills to study national income and price determination and develop

familiarity with economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics. A $10.00 materials fee is

required. Home internet access is highly recommended. NOTE: If the student does not have a “C” or higher at the end of the first

semester nine weeks grading period, the student will be removed from the class.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (.5 CREDIT) 2106420

Prerequisite: World History Honors, American History Honors, English Honors, and Teacher Recommendation

This is a college level course covering all major topics of American politics, federalism, political processes, the institutions of

government, and the fundamental democratic issues of civil rights and civil liberties. American democratic government is

examined from its constitutional beginning to the political scene and the election of 1996. The student will examine and interpret

various documents, with emphasis on analytical writing. The students will take the AP exam in May.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY 2109380

Prerequisite: (11th

or 12th

Grade) History Teacher Recommendation

Beginning with the Renaissance, students will gain a working knowledge of significant themes, events, and people in modern

European History. Topics include the arts, economics, family life, literature, philosophy, politics, religion, science, and social

structure. Analysis of historical problems is stressed, as is an appreciation for the importance of history in interpreting present-

day Europe. Primary sources and historical fiction are read. This is an academic elective course, in which students will take the

AP exam in May.

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM

GROUP 1-LANGUAGE A

1001430I AP English Literature and Composition Grade 11

1001830 IB English Literature 4 Grade 12

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION GRADE 11 1001430I

Prerequisite: English IV-IB Course

This course is the first year of a two-year course of study for Higher Level (HL) IB Language A Literature. A required summer

reading and journal assignment precedes this course. Course content of which requires an intensive study of representative works of

literature from multiple genres, periods, and cultures. Two sets of college-level materials are used in this course. One set consists of

examples of drama, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. The other set consists of four works interconnected by an aspect of rhetoric. This

course requires careful, deliberative reading, exercises in analytical and persuasive writing, in-depth class and group discussions,

along with exercises in rhetorical and literary assessment. Two oral IB examinations are administered during the course. This

course culminates in the Advanced Placement Literature examination.

IB ENGLISH LITERATURE 4 (HL) 1001830 HL

This class offers the final year of the two-year course of study for higher level (HL) IB Language A Literature. Students complete a

summer reading assignment prior to the beginning of this course. IB Literature provides a comprehensive review of writing and

rhetorical analysis through written and oral assignments, exercises in analytical and persuasive writing, in-depth class and group

discussions, and an extensive review of historical and contemporary literary practices. College-level world-wide literature is selected

from the IB prescribed author list and is assembled according to IB guidelines to provide literary content for this course. The IB HL

Literature senior level class will include an IB oral assessment and will culminate in two final IB HL essay-based assessments: one

focused on literary argument and one on literary analysis.

GROUP 2 LANGUAGE B: SPANISH

0708830 IB Spanish 4 Grade 11



IB SPANISH 4 0708830

This is the first course of the two-year program in IB Spanish B. This course is designed to prepare students for the Standard Level

[SL] or Higher Level [HL] exam in Spanish. The content of this course includes, but is not limited to, developing oral fluency in the

target language; comprehending difficult, authentic texts; commenting on text meaning and content, both orally and in writing; and

developing a high level of aural comprehension. This course is conducted primarily in Spanish.

IB SPANISH 5 0708840 SL

This is the second course of the two-year program in IB Spanish B. The course is designed to further prepare students for the IB

exams in Spanish B. Content includes, but is not limited to, developing oral fluency and comprehension of Spanish at a native-speaker

level; comprehension of several works literature drawn from several time periods; discussion and writing about literature with fluency

and accuracy. This course is conducted primarily in Spanish.

IB SPANISH 6 0708865 HL

This is the second course of the two-year program in IB Spanish B. The course is designed to further prepare students for the IB

exams in Spanish B. Content includes, but is not limited to, developing oral fluency and comprehension of Spanish at a native-speaker

level; comprehension of several works literature drawn from several time periods; discussion and writing about literature with fluency

and accuracy. This course is conducted primarily in Spanish.

GROUP 2 LANGUAGE B: FRENCH

0701830 IB French 4 Grade 11



IB FRENCH 4 0701830 This is the first course of the two-year program in IB French B. The course is designed to prepare students for the IB Standard Level

[SL] or the Higher Level [HL] examination in French B. Content of the course includes, but is not limited to, developing oral fluency

in the language, comprehending difficult authentic texts, commenting on text meaning and content – both orally and in writing, and

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developing a high level of aural comprehension. This course will be conducted primarily in French.

IB FRENCH 5 0701840 SL

This is the second course of the two-year program in IB French B. This course is designed to further prepare students for the IB

examinations in French B. This course includes grammatical review as well as cultural topics including poetry, music, literature, and

art. Student use of the target language is expected to facilitate preparation for the IB oral assessment. This course will be conducted

primarily in French.

IB FRENCH 6 0701865 HL

This is the second course of the two-year program in IB French B. This course is designed to further prepare students for the IB

examinations in French B. This course includes grammatical review as well as cultural topics including poetry, music, literature, and

art. Student use of the target language is expected to facilitate preparation for the IB oral assessment. This course will be conducted

primarily in French.

GROUP 3- INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES

2100800 IB History of the Americas Grade 11

2109805 IB Contemporary History 2 Grade 12

IB HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS 2100800 HL

The purpose of this course is to aid the students understanding of the development of the nations of the Western Hemisphere within

the context of history. Students examine connections to the past in order to prepare for the future as participating members of a

democratic society. Students use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religions, ethics, diverse

cultures and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social and employment settings. This course culminates in the IB

History examinations.

IB CONTEMPORARY HISTORY 2 2109805 HL

This course is intended to aid the students in understanding the development of the contemporary world within the context of history.

Students critically examine events that shape their relationships and influence their lifetime. Students use knowledge pertaining to

history, geography, economics, political process, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to solve problems in academic,

civic, social, and employment settings. This course focuses on the twentieth century, but emphasis is on the past fifty year. Included in

the study are America’s involvement and perspective of the Arab-Israeli Wars, the causes and effects of war, the rise of single party

states, and the Cold War.

GROUP 4-EXPERIMENTAL SICENCES

2000805H IB Biology 1 Grade 11

2000805 IB Biology 1 Grade 11

2003805 IB Chemistry 1 Grade 11

2003840 IB Physics 1 Grade 11



2003810 IB Chemistry 2 Grade 12

2003845 IB Physics 2 Grade 12

IB BIOLOGY 1 2000805 SL

This course is a prerequisite for: Biology 2 – IB Standard Level [SL]

This course is the first of a two-year program of study and is a comprehensive biology course that is the equivalent of a college

introductory biology course for non-majors. It is designed for IB students whose future career interests do not lie in the biological

sciences or related fields. Students will conduct in-depth analysis of basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, generics, and

ecology. Extensive lab work with full lab reports is required. Labs include studies of biological methodology, genetics, recombinant

DNA, bacterial transformation, classification, human physiology, and biodiversity.

IB BIOLOGY 1 2000805H HL

This course is a prerequisite for: Biology 2 – IB Higher Level [HL]

This course is the first of a two-year program of study and is a comprehensive course that is the equivalent of a first-year college

biology course for science majors. It is designed for IB students whose future career interests include a requirement for extensive

training in the life sciences. Students will conduct in-depth studies of biological methods; biochemistry; DNA structure, replication,

and function; transcription; translation; cell structure and function; energy transformations; genetics; evolution; taxonomy; botany;

zoology; human health and physiology; and behavior. Extensive laboratory experience is an integral part of the course, including labs

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in genetics, recombinant DNA, bacterial transformation, plant physiology, animal behavior, plant and animal classification, field

ecology and biodiversity, and population genetics.

IB BIOLOGY 2 [SL] 2000810 SL

This is the second year of the two-year Biology SL course of study. Course content includes further investigation of scientific methods

and a continued study of evolution, cell energetic, and biotechnology. Material from IB Biology II SL is incorporated to help students

form a broad view of biology. A Group 4 interdisciplinary science project is required. This course culminates in the IB Biology

SL exam.

IB BIOLOGY 3 (HL) 2000820 HL

This course is a continuation of Biology II – IB [HL]. The course features more in-depth lab analysis and the integration of material

from multiple units to synthesize broad concepts in biology. A Group 4 interdisciplinary science project is required.

IB CHEMISTRY 1 2003805

This course is a Prerequisite for: IB Chemistry 2

This course is the first of a two-year program of study that is the equivalent of a two-semester college general chemistry course.

Students study the essential principles of quantitative chemistry, atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, energetic, kinetics,

equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and measurement and data processing. The acquisition of practical and

investigational skills is emphasized through extensive laboratory experimentation and associated formal reports.

IB CHEMISTRY II 2003810

Prerequisite for: Chemistry III-IB Standard Level (SL)

This course is the first of a two-year program of study that is the equivalent of a two-semester college general chemistry course.

Students study the essential principles of stoichiometric relationships, atomic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding and structure,

energetics and thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, redox processes, and measurement and data

processing and analysis. The acquisition of practical and investigational skills is emphasized through extensive laboratory

experimentation and associated formal reports.

IB PHYSICS 1 2003840

This course is a prerequisite for: IB Physics 2 Standard Level [SL]

This course is the first of a two-year survey course in physics. The content includes kinematic equations using dimensional analysis

and vector representation. Newton’s Laws, work with constant and variable forces, elastic and inelastic collisions, conservation of

momentum, angular measurements, centripetal force, Pascal’s Principle, Archimedes’ Principle, Bernoulli Effect, thermal properties

of mater, Doppler Effect, electricity, electric force, Ohm’s Law, electromagnetism, Faraday’s Law, Lenz’s Law, geometrical optics,

physical optics, and classical relativity. Extensive laboratory work in these areas is required.

IB PHYSICS 2 [SL] 2003845 SL

This is the second year of a two-year course in physics. This college-level course expands upon the concepts and principles learned in

earlier physics classes and includes topics in atomic and nuclear physics, radiation, nuclear fission and fusion, physics of Earth’s

environment, and astrophysics. The course requires analytical skills and techniques. Extra time is needed to further refine analytical

skills. All topics are covered thoroughly. Students sit for the Physics – IB [SL] examination. A Group 4 interdisciplinary science

project is required.

GROUP 5-MATHEMATICS

1209800 IB Math Studies Grade 11

1202375 IB Pre-Calculus Grade 11

1202810 IB Calculus/Descriptive Statistics Grade 11

1209830 IB Math HL 1 Grade 11

1210310 IB Statistics/Differential Calculus (Math Studies SL) Grade 12

1202810 IB Calculus and Descriptive Statistics (Math SL) Grade 12

1202830 IB Advanced Calculus 1 (IB Math HL) Grade 12

1209835 IB Math HL (Year 2) Grade 12

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OVERVIEW OF GROUP V- MATHEMATICS 11-12

Math Studies SL: This course applies to students with varied backgrounds and abilities. It is designed to build confidence and

encourage an appreciation of mathematics in students who do not anticipate including mathematics as a large component of their

university studies. Students taking this course need to be already equipped with fundamental skills and knowledge of basic processes.

This course will provide the background students would need to pursue future studies in areas of nursing, journalism, history and other

areas leading to a degree in liberal arts.

Mathematics SL: This course applies to students who already possess knowledge of basic mathematical concepts, and who are

equipped with the skills needed to apply simple mathematical techniques correctly. Students will need a sound mathematical

background as they prepare for future studies in subjects such as chemistry, economics, psychology and business administration.

Mathematics HL: This course applies to students with a strong background in mathematics who are competent in a range of

analytical and technical skills. These students would expect to include mathematics as a main component of their university studies,

either as a major or within courses such as physics, engineering, and technology.

Teacher recommendation is required for this component.

IB MATH STUDIES– (MATH STUDIES SL) 1209800

This is the first year of the two-year program leading to the Math Studies – IB Standard Level (SL) examination. The purpose of this

course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and techniques associated with the graphing calculator, number sense, algebraic

concepts sets, logic, probability, functions, geometry, trigonometry, financial mathematics, and introductory differential calculus. It is

expected that extensive use will be made of graphing calculators in both the development and application of these topics. Access to

computers is recommended. The student is required to write a Math Studies project during this course. The project may be

completed at the discretion of the teacher in either the junior or senior year. In this project students prepare a paper as the

result of an in-depth study of a certain area of mathematics, such as geometry and art, tax shelters probability, sampling, or

statistics. This course includes internal and external assessment requirements as well as periodic comprehensive reviews in

preparation for the International Baccalaureate Examination.

IB STATISTICS AND INTRODUCTORY DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS (MATH STUDIES SL) 1210310 SL

This is the second year of the two-year program leading to the Math Studies – IB Standard Level (SL) examination. The purpose of

this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and techniques associated with the graphing calculator, number sense,

algebraic concepts sets, logic, probability, functions, geometry, trigonometry, financial mathematics, and introductory differential

calculus. Extensive use is made of graphing calculators in both the development and the application of these topics. Access to

computers is recommended. The course includes internal and external assessment requirements as well as periodic comprehensive

reviews in preparation for the IB Math Studies SL examination.

IB PRE-CALCULUS (MATHEMATICS SL) 1202375

This is the first year of a two-year program of study leading to the IB Mathematics - Standard Level (SL) examination. The purpose of

this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and techniques associated with work in algebraic concepts, functions and

equations, circular functions and trigonometry, matrices, and vectors. Extensive use of graphing calculators is made in development

and application of the topics. Access to computers is recommended. The course includes internally assessed and externally moderated

portfolio requirements as well as periodic comprehensive reviews in preparation for the IB examination for Math SL.

IB ADVANCED CALCULUS (MATH HL) 1202830 HL

This is the first year of a two-year program of study leading to the IB Mathematics Higher Level (HL) examination. The purpose of

this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and techniques of differential and integral calculus and its applications.

Extensive use is made of graphing calculators in both development and application of the topics. Access to computers is

recommended. Content includes algebra, functions and equations, circular functions and trigonometry, and calculus. This course

includes interlay assessed and externally moderated portfolio requirements as well as periodic comprehensive reviews in preparation

for the IB Math HL examination.

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IB MATHEMATICS HIGHER LEVEL (MATH HL) 1209830 HL

This is the second year of a two-year program of study leading to the IB Mathematics Higher Level (HL) examination. The purpose of

this course is to extend student knowledge of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, vectors, complex

numbers, linear algebra, probability and statistics. Students study additional topics from one of four areas: additional statistics and

probability; sets, relations and groups as an introduction to abstract algebra; infinite series and differential equations; discrete

mathematics. Extensive use is made of graphing calculators in both development and application of the topics. Access to computers is

recommended. This course includes internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio requirements as well as periodic

comprehensive reviews in preparation for the IB Math HL examination.

GROUP 6-MUSIC, THEATRE, ARTS & ITGS

1300816B IB Music 1 (Band) Grade 11

1300818B (SL) IB Music 2 (Band) Grade 12

1300820B (HL) IB Music 3 (Band) Grade 12

1300816C IB Music 1 (Chorus) Grade 11

1300818C (SL) IB Music 2 (Chorus) Grade 12

1300820C (HL) IB Music 3 (Chorus) Grade 12

0400810 IB Theatre 1 Grade 11

0400820 (SL) IB Theatre 2 Grade 12

0400830 (HL) IB Theatre 3 Grade 12

0114815 IB Visual Arts 1 Grade 11

0114825 (SL) IB Visual Arts 2 Grade 12

0114835 (HL) IB Visual Arts 3 Grade 12

0200900 Info Tech in a Global Society – IB (1 year course) Grade 11

0900800 Theory of Knowledge 1 Grade 11

0900810 Theory of Knowledge 2 Grade 12

2107800/10 IB Psychology 1/2 Grades 11/12

IB MUSIC 1 (BAND) 1300816B

Prerequisite: Students are selected by audition.

This is the first year of a two-year course of study to prepare the students for the IB Music (Group Performance) Standard Level [SL]

or the IB Music Higher Level [HL] examination. The content includes: 1) performing on at least one instrument, alone and with

others, a varied repertoire of music; 2) intense study of the concepts involving reading and notating music; 3) intense study in

understanding music in relation to culture and history; 4) intense study in listening to, analyzing, and describing; 5) intense study in

evaluating music and music performances; 6) understanding the relationship between music, the other arts, and world beyond the

school setting. Students are required to attend after-school rehearsals and performances. Each student must participate in the “Fair

Share” fee program and pay $300 to help fund band activities outside the school setting. Students must also purchase a concert

uniform ($80-$110).

IB MUSIC 2 (BAND) 1300818B SL

IB MUSIC 3 (BAND) 1300820B HL

This is the second year of a two-year course of study to prepare the students for the IB Music (Group Performance) Standard Level

[SL] or the IB Music Higher Level [HL] examination. The content includes: 1) performing on at least one instrument, alone and with

others, a varied repertoire of music; 2) intense study of the concepts involving reading and notating music; 3) intense study in

understanding music in relation to culture and history; 4) intense study in listening to, analyzing, and describing music; 5) intense

study evaluating music and music performances; 6) understanding the relationship between music, the other arts, and the world

beyond the school setting. Students are required to attend after-school rehearsals and performances. Each student must participate in

the “Band Bucks” fee program and pay $300 to help fund band activities outside the school setting. Students must also purchase a

concert uniform ($80-$110).

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IB MUSIC 1 (CHORUS) 1300816C

This is the first year of a two-year program of study to prepare students for the IB Music (Group Performance) Standard Level [SL]

examination or IB Music Higher Level [HL] examination. The content includes: 1) singing alone and with others, a varied repertoire

of music; 2) concepts involving reading and notating music; 3) above average study in understanding music in relation to culture and

history; listening to, analyzing, and describing music; 5) evaluating music and music performances; 6) understanding the relationship

between music, the other arts, and the world beyond the school setting. Students are required to participate in one additional event (All

State, All County or Solo Ensemble.) Each student is expected to participate in the Fair Share program which is to be paid by

September 10th. Students must purchase a concert uniform at an estimated cost of $30-$110.

IB MUSIC 2 (CHORUS) 1300818C SL

IB MUSIC 3 (CHORUS) 1300818C HL

Prerequisite: Students are selected by auditions and then scheduled into the class for which they qualify.

This is the second year of a two-year program of study to prepare students for the IB Music (Group Performance) Standard Level [SL]

examination or IB Music Higher Level [HL] examination. The content includes: 1) singing alone and with others, a varied repertoire

of music; 2) concepts involved to read and notate music; 3) above average study in understanding music in relation to culture and

history; listening to, analyzing, and describing music; 5) music evaluation and music performances; 6) understanding the relationship

between music, the other arts, and the world beyond the school setting. Students are required to participate in one additional event (All

State, All County or Solo Ensemble.) Each student is expected to participate in the Fair Share program which is to be paid by

September 10th. Students must purchase a concert uniform at an estimated cost of $30-$110.

IB THEATRE 1 0400810

This is the first year of a two-year program of study leading to the IB Theatre Arts Standard Level [SL] or Higher Level [HL]

examination. The program of study is made up of three components extended over the two-year curriculum:

Theatre in the making- This area is intended to equip the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform, devise, plan and

realize a theatre performance; to design and realize an element of production; to provide technical support in a theatre performance;

and to observe theatre. Higher Level students will explore two different stimuli and Standard Level students will explore one stimulus.

From those stimuli both groups will develop plans for a variety of performances.

Theatre in performance- This area involves students in the application of the knowledge and skill developed in Theatre in the making

through participation in theatre performances in the different capacities of performances for HL and in at least two for SL, working

from a different perspective in each one.

Theatre in the world- This is the practical and theatrical exploration of a range of theatre traditions and cultural practices from around

the world and from different historical periods. Students study at least two contrasting theatrical practices from more than one

cultural/historical period, one of which should be a non-text-based theatre tradition.

Independent project- HL and SL students will pursue an independent interest in theatre, which may have arisen from their studies

within the course.

IB THEATRE 2 0400820 SL

IB THEATRE 3 0400830 HL

This is the second year of a two-year study culminating in the IB Theatre Arts Higher Level [HL] or Standard Level [SL] examination.

The program of study is made up of three components extended over the two-year program:

Theatre in the making- This area is intended to equip the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform, devise, plan and

realize an element of production; to provide technical support in a theatre performance; and to observe theatre. HL students will

explore two different stimuli and SL students will explore one stimulus. From those stimuli, they will develop plans for a variety of

performances.

Theatre in performance- This area involves students in the application of the knowledge and skills developed in Theatre in the

making through participation in theatre performances in the different capacities of performer, director, designer, and production team

member. Students participate in at least three performances in HL and at least two in SL, working from a different perspective in each

one.

Theatre in the world- This is the practical and theoretical exploration of a range of theatre traditions and cultures practices

IB VISUAL ARTS 1 0114815

Part one of a two-year course, the purpose of this visual art course is to use rigorous art processes to develop a deeper understanding

and application of the arts through investigation, significant independent research, and problem solving. Students will be assisted

through a series of independent breath assignments to develop the student’s visual artwork while evolving into motivated, independent

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thinkers. Students will create highly imaginative and technically proficient artworks utilizing a variety of techniques showing

imaginative approaches to their individual art making. Students will then declare their concentration and begin to develop a cohesive

body of work that represents a unique personal vision consistent with the requirements of the international baccalaureate program.

Students are expected to spend time outside of class including Open Studio, and museum gallery exhibitions as necessitated to

enhance their experiences.

IB VISUAL ARTS 2 0114825 SL

IB VISUAL ARTS 3 0114835 HL Part two of a two year course, the purpose of this visual art course is to use rigorous art processes to develop a deeper understanding

and application of the arts through investigation, significant independent research, and problem solving. Students will be assisted

through a series of independent breath assignments to develop the student’s visual artwork while evolving into motivated, independent

thinkers. Students will create highly imaginative and technically proficient artworks utilizing a variety of techniques showing

imaginative approaches to their individual art making. Students will then declare their concentration and begin to develop a cohesive

body of work that represents a unique personal vision consistent with the requirements of the international baccalaureate program.

Students are expected to spend time outside of class including Open Studio, and museum gallery exhibitions as necessitated to

enhance their experiences.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY-IB SL (ITGS) 0200900

This is a one-year course from Group 3 that may be used to meet the Group 6 requirement.

This course prepares the student for the ITGS-IB Standard Level (SL) examination. The purpose of this is to enable students to

develop the ability to explore and adapt new technological advances as tools for analysis. The interaction between information,

technology, and society forms the nucleus of this course. The content includes, but is not limited to, exploration and adaptation of

new technological advances as tools for analysis; use of modern information systems to process and analyze information development

of a systematic problem-solving approach to the processing and analysis of information; integration of various disciplines and

perspectives in evaluating and solving problems; identification and use of information tools that will enhance and communicate ideas

and facilitate life-long learning; understanding of the local and global impact of information technology and the potential networking

that is a regular part of a constantly changing society; and use of new technologies as methods to enhance and expand our knowledge

of the world and meet the needs of society.

THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE Grade 11 0900800

Grade 12 0900810

This is a required IB humanities component for all eleventh and twelfth grade IB students.

Theory of knowledge develops a coherent approach to learning that unifies the academic disciplines. In this course on critical

thinking, students inquire into the nature of knowing and deepen their understanding of knowledge as a human construction.

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EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

All students in ESE classes will be placed in appropriate course(s) for the specific program determined in the IEP review.

VARYING EXCEPTIONALITIES

NINTH GRADE

English I ............................................................................................................................................. 1001310V

Intensive Reading .............................................................................................................................. 1000410V

Algebra IA/IB ...................................................................................................................... 1200370V/1200380V

Biology ............................................................................................................................................... 2000310V

Social & Personal Skills .................................................................................................................... 7963070V

Learning Strategies ........................................................................................................................... 7963080V

TENTH GRADE

English II ........................................................................................................................................... 1001340V


Liberal Arts Math I .......................................................................................................................... 1208290V

Geometry/ Intensive Math........................................................................................ 1206310V/1200400V

Biology ............................................................................................................................................... 2000310V


Career Education (Special Diploma) ............................................................................................... 7921330V

ELEVENTH GRADE

English III .......................................................................................................................................... 1001370V


Geometry ........................................................................................................................................... 1206300V

Intensive Math ................................................................................................................................... 1200400V

American History .............................................................................................................................. 2100310V


Earth / Space Science ........................................................................................................................ 2001310V

TWELFTH GRADE

English IV ......................................................................................................................................... 1001400V

Intensive Reading ............................................................................................................................. 1000410V

Liberal Arts Math II ......................................................................................................................... 1208300V

Intensive Math ................................................................................................................................ 1200400V

American Government ..................................................................................................................... 2102310V

Economics ................................................................................................................................ 2106310V

InD-I (INDEPENDENT)

English 1/2 10th ................................................................................................................................ 7910111

English 3/4 11-12th

............................................................................................................................. 7910112

Access Informal Geometry ............................................................................................................... 7912060

Access Liberal Arts Math ................................................................................................................. 7912070

Access Earth / Space Science............................................................................................................ 7920020

Access US Government ..................................................................................................................... .7921015

Access U.S. History ........................................................................................................................... 7921025

Access Economics with Financial Literacy .................................................................................... 7921022

Access Economics ............................................................................................................................. 7921020

Specially Designed Physical Education ........................................................................................... 7915010

Career Education 10th

...................................................................................................................... 7921330

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Career Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 7980110

Career Experiences ........................................................................................................................... 7980120

Access Integrated Science ................................................................................................................ 7920025

Access Algebra 1B ............................................................................................................................ 7912090

Access World History ...................................................................................................................... 7921027

InD-S (SUPPORTIVE)

English 10th ................................................................................................................................ 7910111

English 11-12th

................................................................................................................................ 7910112

Access Algebra I A ............................................................................................................................ 7912080

Access Algebra I B ............................................................................................................................ 7912090


Access Biology I ................................................................................................................................ 7920015


Access US Government .................................................................................................................... 7921015


Access Economics .............................................................................................................................. 7921020




InD-P (PARTICIPATORY)

English 10th

................................................................................................................................ .7910111

English 11-12th

................................................................................................................................ 7910112



Access Biology I ................................................................................................................................ 7920015



Access US Government ..................................................................................................................... 7921015


PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED

OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRED, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY



Access Informal Geometry ............................................................................................................... 7912060


Access Biology .................................................................................................................................. 7920015

Access Chemistry I ........................................................................................................................... 7920011


Access Integrated Science1 ............................................................................................................... 7920025

English 10th ....................................................................................................................................... 7910111

English 11-12th

................................................................................................................................... 7910112


Access Economics .............................................................................................................................. 7921020


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Learning Strategies ........................................................................................................................... 7963080

AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER


Access Algebra I A ........................................................................................................................... 7912080


Access Biology .................................................................................................................................. 7920015


English 10th ....................................................................................................................................... 7910111

English 11-12th

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