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ELECTIVE COURSE OFFERINGS TABLE OF CONTENTS

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

AP Art ……………………………………………………………………………...........................2

AP Computer Science ………………………………………………………………………...…..3

AP Language Art……………………………………………………………………………………3

AP Mathematics………………………………………………………………………….………....4

AP Music…………………………………………………………………………………………....4

AP Science………………………………………………………………………………………..5-6

AP Social Studies……………………………………………………………..…………..............6-8

AP World Language…………………………………………………………...………….............8-9

College Courses

College Statistics/College Algebra.……………………………………………………………......10

Calculus 2 & 3…………………………………………………………………………………......10

College English………………………………………………………………………………..…...11

General Electives

Career Technology…………………………………………………………...............................12-19

Allied Health Pathway…………………………………………………………………….12

Architectural Drawing and Design Pathway…………………………………....................13

Computer Science/Programming Pathway………………………….............................13-14

Engineering and Technology Pathway……………………………….…………..........14-15

Food and Nutrition Pathway………………………………………………................... ....15

Law Enforcement Services Pathway ……………………………………………..…...16-17

Small Business Development Pathway…………………………………………… .....17-18

Teaching as a Profession Pathway…… …………………………………………. …….. 18

Web and Digital Communications Pathway………… ……………………………..…...19

Work-Based Learning………………………………………………………………….....19

Fine Arts……………………………………………………………………………………......20-43

Music Pathway…………………………………………………………………….…..20-33

Theatre Pathway…………………………………………………………………….....33-38

Visual Arts Pathway………………………………………………………………..….39-43

Language Arts………………………………………………………………………………...……43

Physical Education......................................................................................................................44-45

Science……………………………………………………………….............................................46

Social Studies...................................................................................................................................47

Talented and Gifted……………………………………………………………..............................48

World Language…………………………………………………………………………….....49-53

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

Students are reminded that enrollment in AP courses constitutes a year-long commitment. Please consider your decision to enroll in an AP course very

carefully. It is necessary for all summer reading assignments and summer projects to be completed prior to your return to school in August. Failure to

complete these required assignments will not be considered sufficient reasoning for withdrawal. The grades for summer assignments are averaged in to

your grades for the Fall Semester.

AP ART

COURSE NUMBER DURATION PREREQUISITE GRADES

AP Drawing Portfolio 50.2811000 Year minimum requirements- 11-12

Visual Arts Career Pathway- 2D Focus Introduction to Art

Drawing and Painting 1

Portfolio review by art instructors

AP 2D Portfolio 50.2813000 Year minimum requirements- 11-12


Drawing and Painting 1

And/ or Digital Design 1

Or Graphics I


AP 3D Portfolio 50.2814000 Year minimum requirements- 11-12


Ceramics I

And/ or Sculpture I


This is a year-long course for juniors and seniors. The courses allow you to pursue college credit while still in high school by submitting a portfolio for

evaluation by the College Board. You do not need to plan to be an art major. However, you should have the desire to excel in visual art and to master long-term

goals. Students in these courses have opportunities to build portfolios for college admission and participate regionally and nationally in exhibitions and

scholarship competitions. Contact the Marea Haslett, [email protected], or Heather Meyer, [email protected] , for more information.

mailto:[email protected]


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AP Computer Science 11.0160010 Year Successful completion of 9th 10-12

grade mathematics

AP Computer Science covers topics in a college course on computer science and engineering. Programming in Java, programming methodology, and procedural

abstractions are emphasized along with study of algorithms, data structures, and data abstractions. AP Computer Science A can be counted as a fourth science

credit. It can not be counted as a math credit—however, many colleges and universities recognize it as an additional math credit. Students who would like to

take a pre-AP course for AP Computer Science should take CS Principles.

AP LANGUAGE ARTS

AP Language /Honors American Lit 23.0530010 Year Teacher’s recommendation 11

Honor’s Language Arts in

10th grade

AP Language/Honors American Literature is a college-level course taken generally at the junior level. The course trains students to become skilled readers of

prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts. In addition, the course concentrates on expository, analytical, and argumentative

writing. If a student attends a college that accepts the AP exam score, the student may receive college credit for a score of three or better. The accepted score

and the number of English hours awarded the student, however, are determined by the institution of higher learning. Generally, students do not get college credit

for both AP Language/and Composition and AP Language/Honors American Literature.

AP Literature and Composition 23.0650010 Year Teacher’s recommendation 12

Honor’s Language Arts in

11th grade

AP Literature/Composition is a college-level course taken at the senior level. AP is a rigorous study of literature and writing. Students in AP take the AP exam

in English Literature and Composition in May. If the student attends a college which accepts the AP exam score, the student may receive college credit for a

score of three or better. The accepted score and the number of Language Arts hours awarded the student, however, are determined by the institution of higher

learning.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE

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AP MATHEMATICS

COURSE NUMBER DURATION PREREQUISITES GRADES

AP Calculus AB 27.0720010 Year GPS Accelerated 11-12

Pre Calculus Honors

Calculus is the mathematics of change and motion, and the concepts are based on infinite processes.

AP Calculus BC 27.0730010 Year GPS Accelerated 11-12

Pre Calculus Honors

Calculus BC is more extensive than AB. Students taking this course should be adequately prepared to study elementary functions, limits and continuity,

differential and integral calculus, and sequences and series.

AP Statistics 27.0740010 Year GPS Accelerated 11-12

Pre Calculus Honors

Statistics will provide the students with tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data.

AP MUSIC

AP Music Theory 53.0230010 Year Teacher’s recommendation 11-12

Music Career Pathway- Vocal Focus

This Course is designed to prepare the student for careers and vocations in the field of music. Upon the successful completion of this course the student will gain

advanced knowledge of music theory, history, analysis, performance and composition. The student will be prepared to enter freshman college music curriculum

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AP SCIENCE


AP Biology 26.0140010 Year Biology & Chemistry 11-12

Chemistry can be taken concurrently

with AP Biology

AP Biology is designed to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to a two-semester college biology course taken by the first year of college. The

course is designed to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly

changing science of biology, emphasizing an understanding of science as a process rather than an accumulation of facts, recognition of evolution as the

foundation of the modern biology model, and application of biological knowledge and critical thinking to environmental and social concerns. The course

emphasizes biological concepts of Molecules and Cells, Heredity and Evolution, and Organisms and Populations.

AP Chemistry 40.0530010 Year Biology, Chemistry & 11-12

2 years Math

AP Chemistry is designed to be equivalent to the general chemistry course usually taken during the first-year of college. The course is designed to allow students

to attain a deep understanding and reasonable competence in dealing with problems relating to chemistry. In terms of skills the course contributes to the ability of

students to clearly and logically express their ideas, both orally and in writing. AP Chemistry differs from the usual first high school chemistry course in that it

covers more topics, goes into more depth, and has a more extensive laboratory component. Emphasis is placed on chemical calculations and the mathematical

formulation of principles, as well as laboratory skill development. AP Chemistry should also help some students to fulfill the science laboratory requirement

during the first year of college.

AP Environmental Science 26.0620010 Year Biology 10-12

AP Environmental Science is designed to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to an introductory one-semester college environmental science

course. The course emphasizes the principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, identify and

analyze environmental problems, evaluate relative risks associated with theses problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. The

course is based upon scientific principles and analyses from a variety of scientific fields and approaches, and include a scientific laboratory and/or field

investigation component. Environmental science is the most inclusive of all sciences. It crosses the lines among science disciplines as well as having

applications in the economic, political, geographical, and sociological areas. It is global in scope.

AP Physics B/1 40.0830010 Year CCGPS Analytic Geometry and concurrently 11-12 taking GPS Advanced Algebra

AP Physics B/1 is the equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational

dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; and mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce electric circuits. Students need to have

successfully completed CCGPS Analytic Geometry and concurrently taking CCGPS Advanced Algebra or equivalent. After successful completion of AP

Physics B/1, students can take either AP Physics 2 or AP Physics C.

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AP Physics C -Mechanics 40.0841011 Semester 1 AP Physics B/1 12

AP Physics C -Electricity 40.0842012 Semester 2 AP Physics B/1 & AP Physics C- Mechanics

Must have successfully completed pre-calculus

AP Physics C builds on the conceptual understanding attained in a high school physics first course. The course is designed to be equivalent to year-one college

foundation course in physics for students majoring in the physical sciences or engineering. AP Physics C emphasizes solving a variety of physics problems

focused specifically on Newtonian Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism along with the intensive use of knowledge of calculus. Students need to sign up for

both semsters.

AP SOCIAL STUDIES

AP European History 45.0840010 Year American Government/Civics, 11-12

World History, &

Teacher’s recommendation

Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of basic chronology, major personalities, events, and important movements ranging from the High Renaissance

in Europe (1450) to the post-Cold War era beginning in 1989. While this course focuses on European events, it also includes coverage of concurrent history on

other continents. A thematic approach will be used in teaching the AP European/World History course (e.g., intellectual and cultural history, political and

diplomatic history and social and economic history). World History/AP World History is a prerequisite! Students must have previously taken and passed World

History or AP World History. Outdoor requirements: Nightly reading with additional performance tasks requiring outside research.

AP Govt. /Politics: Comparative 45.0530011 Semester Must have taken and passed 11-12

World History or AP World History

AP Government and Politics: Comparative is a semester- long elective that introduces students to fundamental concepts used by political scientists to study the

processes and outcomes of politics in a variety of country settings. The course aims to illustrate the rich diversity of political life, to show available institutional

alternatives, to explain differences in processes and policy outcomes, and to communicate to students the importance of global political and economic changes.

In addition to covering the major concepts that are used to organize and interpret what we know about political phenomena and relationships, the course covers

six specific countries and their governments: China, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia. In order for a student to be successful in this class,

he/she should possess these specific skills: ability to read college level texts independently; ability to critically analyze written materials; ability to take notes

and move rapidly through material; ability to work independently outside of class with disciplined work habits; ability to recognize new ideas and perspectives,

with a willingness to learn about and respect differences of opinion. Outside commitments: reading and completing study guide materials 4-5 nights a week,

working app. one hour a night. Additional performance tasks will require outside reading and research. A summer reading assignment/project is also required.

This class is comparable to an introductory college political science course.

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AP Govt. /Politics: United States 45.0520011 Semester U. S. History 12


The AP course in U.S. Government and Politics is a semester- long course. It is designed to assist students in becoming knowledgeable about the Constitution,

the varied political beliefs and behaviors which shape U.S. government, the role of political parties and interest groups, the organization and power of Congress,

the president, the bureaucracy, the federal courts, and the development of civil rights and liberties. Students will play roles in simulations such as moot courts,

participate in debates, read and analyze current articles, take notes from lectures, and answer multiple choice and free response questions. Outside of class,

students will attend local government meetings and may visit the Carter Museum and Library, the Martin Luther King Center, and the State Capitol. In order

for a student to be successful in this class, he/she should possess these specific skills: ability to read college level texts independently; ability to critically

analyze written materials; ability to take notes and move rapidly through material; ability to work independently outside of class with disciplined work habits;

ability to recognize new ideas and perspectives, with a willingness to learn about and respect differences of opinion. Outside commitments: reading and

completing study guide materials 4-5 nights a week, working app. one hour a night; attending at least one local government meeting; additional performance

tasks that will require reading and research. This class is comparable to an introductory college course.

AP Macroeconomics 45.0620011 Semester U.S. History 12


The purpose of the AP course in macroeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system

as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination, and also develops students’ familiarity with

economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students who perform best in the AP

Macroeconomics course are often students who are enrolled in AP Calculus or Georgia Tech Calculus while they are enrolled in the AP Macroeconomics course,

as a strong math background is helpful for success in the AP Macroeconomics course. This is a semester- long course and satisfies the economics graduation

requirement.

AP Psychology 45.0160010 Year Teacher recommendation 11-12

The purpose of Advanced Placement Psychology is to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human

beings and other animals. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to the psychological facts, principles and phenomena associated with each of the

major subfields of psychology. In addition, the course will stress the need to think like a psychologist. As author and social psychologist David Myers, notes –

to think as a psychologist, one must learn to “restrain intuition with critical thinking, judgmentalism with compassion, and illusion with understanding”

(Sternberg, 1997). Whether students choose to pursue a career in psychology or in an entirely different field, this habit of mind will be of great value.

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COURSE NUMBER DURATION PREREQUISITIE GRADES

AP U.S. History 45.0820010 Year Teacher’s recommendation 11

American Government/Civics &

World History

The advanced placement course in United States History is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically

with the problems and issues in U.S. History. The study of U.S. History begins with a brief review of the discovery and settlement of the Americas and continues

into a rigorous in-depth study of U.S. History from the mid 17th century to the latter part of the 1980's. Students will learn to analyze and interpret primary

sources, to take notes from lectures and printed materials, and to write essay examinations and analytical and research papers.

AP World History 45.0811010 Year American Government/Civics & 10


Teaching students to think historically, to construct historical arguments and to analyze data within an historical context will be the focus of AP World History.

With material from 8000 BCE to the present serving as the basis for study, students will explore multiple perspectives as they analyze global patterns that have

occurred over time. Students will spend a great deal of time writing, reading, and interpreting artifacts as they strive to become true historians themselves.

AP French Language 60.0170010 Year Teacher’s recommendation and 11-12

French 4 Honors

This course promotes both fluency and accuracy in language use. The AP French Language and Culture course engages students in an exploration of culture in

both contemporary and historical contexts. The course develops students’ awareness and appreciation of products, practices, and perspectives. Through the use

of a wide variety of authentic materials, students will examine the French language while polishing their comprehension and comprehensibility; vocabulary

usage; language control; communication strategies; and cultural awareness. Grammar is addressed only through the use of authentic materials and

communication practice, rather than through formal review. The focus of the course is on improving communication skills through discussion of real-world

topics. Debates, discussions on current events, and open dialogues encourage participation in conversation on varied topics. Purposeful writing assignments

draw on both text and audio sources. Major themes include family and communities; science and technology; beauty and aesthetics; contemporary life; global

challenges; and personal and private identities.

AP Latin Vergil 61.0470010 Year Teacher’s recommendation and 12

Roman History Honors

The course reviews highlights from Julius Caesar’s Gallic Wars as well as Vergil’s Aeneid. Students examine not only the reality of authentic Latin text but also

the impact these authors have made on the modern world. Further emphasis is given to mastering SAT and GRE vocabulary through vocabulary acquisition and

morphology.

AP World Language

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COURSE NUMBER DURATION PREREQUISITIE GRADES

AP Spanish Language 60.0770010 Year Teacher’s recommendation and 11-12

Spanish 4 Honors

This course promotes both fluency and accuracy in language use. The AP Spanish Language and Culture course engages students in an exploration of culture in

both contemporary and historical contexts. The course develops students’ awareness and appreciation of products, practices, and perspectives. Through the use

of a wide variety of authentic materials, students will examine the Spanish language while polishing their comprehension and comprehensibility; vocabulary

usage; language control; communication strategies; and cultural awareness. Grammar is addressed only through the use of authentic materials and

communication practice, rather than through formal review. The focus of the course is on improving communication skills through discussion of real-world

topics. Debates, discussions on current events, and open dialogues encourage participation in conversation on varied topics. Purposeful writing assignments

draw on both text and audio sources. Major themes include family and communities; science and technology; beauty and aesthetics; contemporary life; global

challenges; and personal and private identities.

AP Spanish Literature 60.0780010 Year Teacher’s recommendation and 12

Spanish 4 Honors

The Spanish Literature and Culture AP course is designed to introduce the advanced language student to the formal study of a representative and diverse body of

Spanish literature including poetry, prose and drama from the medieval to twentieth century Spanish Literature. At the same time the course is designed to

engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students not only deepen their

understanding but also analyze the roles of personal assumptions and cultural beliefs. Students in this course will also relate text to products, practices and

perspectives of the target cultures to support the interpretation of texts and to compare distinctive cultural viewpoints.

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COLLEGE COURSES

Students who are interested in taking College courses may pick-up the application materials in suite 1340 beginning February 10, 2014. The application

deadline for all College courses is February 21, 2014. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Marsh in office 1340.


Applied College Statistics/Algebra 27.0710409 Year GPS Pre-Calculus and 12

Admission to Gwinnett Tech

The Applied College Statistics/Algebra class emphasizes the concepts and methods fundamental to utilizing and interpreting commonly used statistics. Topics

include descriptive statistics, basic probability, discrete and continuous distributions sampling distributions, hypotheses testing chi square tests, and linear

regression.

Applied College Statistics/Algebra is a 90 minute class offered two days a week during 4th period.

Calculus 2 & Calculus 3 27.0780400 Year AP Calc. AB exam (score 4 or 5) 11 & 12

AP Calc. BC exam (score 3, 4, 5)


Calculus 2/3 is a distance learning collaboration program between Georgia Tech and Fulton County. This provides an opportunity for high school students to

continue their calculus studies beyond AP Calculus BC. Just like the traditional Tech students enrolled in Calculus, the high school students attend three lectures

per week – Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00AM – 8:55AM and a smaller recitation period on Tuesday and Thursday with a teaching assistant. The

instruction will be delivered via teleconferencing at Milton High School. This is a great oportunity for highly qualified Mathematics students to continue their

mathematics education, while in high school, without having to travel; while at the same time giving the student a feel for how college courses are taught.

Students take Calculus 2 first semester and Calculus 3 second semester. Students will receive college credit from Georgia Tech for the courses (transfer of

credits to other schools would need to be discussed with the admissions department of that college).

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Students who are interested in taking College courses may pick-up the application materials in suite 1340 beginning February 10, 2014. The application

deadline for all College courses is February 21, 2014. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Marsh in office 1340.

College English 23.0630400 Year Admission to 12

Georgia Perimeter College

College English is taken as a joint enrollment class with Georgia Perimeter College. Students must apply and be accepted at Georgia Perimeter College.

Requirements include a 530 verbal SAT score with an overall 970 and an overall 3.0 grade point average in academic courses. Tuition for a joint enrollment

class is paid by the State of Georgia. Georgia Perimeter College is a part of the university system, but it is the student's responsibility to make certain his/her

English credits will transfer to the college of his/her choice. With a C or better, the full year of College English will give the student a year of college English

credit. For more details about the program, consult joint enrollment web site at www.gpc.edu/~je/.

http://www.gpc.edu/~je/

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CAREER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

ALLIED HEALTH PATHWAY


Introduction to Healthcare Science 25.4210000 Year None 9-10

Introduction to Healthcare Science is the beginning course in the Allied Health Pathway. Topics include: vital signs; patient care skills; anatomy and physiology;

diseases and treatment modalities; certification in CPR; safety; infection control; health care systems; careers in healthcare; ethical and legal responsibilities;

safety and national student organizations.

Applications of Therapeutic Services 25.4220000 Year Intro to Healthcare Science 10-12

Designed to provide an overall framework of basic skills utilized in the provision of direct client care. Core knowledge and skills developed are usually

associated with the therapeutic and diagnostic healthcare career pathways noted nationally. Communiuty First Aid and Basic Life Support techniques are

expanded to include rescue skills for infants and children. Function and pathphysiology of each body system is evaluated; vital signs and advanced mathematics

including apothecaries’ system used by physicians and other healthcare professionals are introduced.

Medical Internship 25.5260000 Year Applications of Therapeutic 11-12

Student must complete application process and acquire teacher’s permission. Application must be submitted to Mrs. Baule during the registration process,

by February 21, 2014.

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ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING AND DESIGN PATHWAY


Intro to Drafting & Design 48.4410000 Year None 9-11

Introduction to Drafting and Design is a foundation course that serves as an introduction to the drafting and design field and is a prerequisite to all other courses

in the Architecture program. Emphasis is placed on safety, sketching, lettering, geometric construction, fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design, multi-view

drawings and basic floor plan designs. The standards are aligned with the drafting and design standards in the Georgia’s technical colleges. Further, the standards

are aligned with the national standards of the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA). Auto CAD 2010 will be used in this class.

Architectural Drawing and Design I 48.4450000 Year Intro to Drafting 10-12

& Design

Architectural Drawing and Design I introduces students to the basic terminology, concepts, and principles of architectural design. Emphasis is placed on house

designs, floor plans, roof designs, elevations (interior and exterior), schedules, and foundations. The standards are aligned with the drafting and design standards

in Georgia’s technical colleges. Further, the standards are aligned with the national standards of the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA). Auto CAD

2010, Inventor 2010 and REVIT 2010 are used in this class.

Architectural Drawing and Design II 48.4460000 Year Intro to Drafting & 11-12

Design and Architectural

Drawing and Design I

Architectural Drawing and Design II is a course that builds on the skills developed in Architectural Drawing and Design I. Emphasis is placed on schedules,

plumbing, heating and air, graphic presentations, plot/site plans, specifications, and building estimations. CAD tools and software are used extensively

throughout the course. The standards are aligned with the drafting and design standards in Georgia’s technical colleges. Further, the standards are aligned with

the national standards of the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA). Auto CAD 2010, Inventor 2010 and REVIT 2010 are used in this class.

COMPUTER SCIENCE/PROGRAMMING PATHWAY

Intro to Digital Technology 11.4150000 Year None 9-11

Introduction to Digital Technology is the first course in the Computer Science/Programming Pathway. Students learn to use computers effectively while

integrating their own interests and future careers with the resources of a technological society. They will also acquire a fundamental understanding of the

operation of computers and computer networks and create useful programs implementing simple algorithms. By developing Web pages that include images,

sound, and text, students also acquire a working understanding of the Internet, common formats for data transmission, and some insights into the design of the

human-computer interface. Exposure to career possibilities and discussion of ethical issues relating to computers are also an important aspect of this course.

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Intermediate Programming/ 11.4210000 Year None 9-12

Computer Science Principles

Intermediate Programming/Computer Science Principles is the sencond course in the computer science pathway. It is a one-year elective pre-AP Computer

Science course which focuses on real world, socially relevant, interdisciplinary, and creative applications of computing. The course has a rigorous curriculum

that develops high-level computing skills and helps students prepare for AP Computer Science. Major units include Human Computer Interaction, Problem

Solving, Programming, Data Modeling, and Robotics. Ethical and social issues in computing, and careers in computing,

are woven throughout the units. No knowledge of programming is needed for this course.

AP Computer Science 11.0160010 Year Successful completion of 9th 10-12

grade mathematics

AP Computer Science covers topics in a college course on computer science and engineering. Programming in Java, programming methodology, and procedural

abstractions are emphasized along with study of algorithms, data structures, and data abstractions. AP Computer Science can be counted as a fourth science

credit. It cannot be counted as a math credit—however, many colleges and universities recognize it as an additional math credit. Students who would like to

take a pre-AP course for AP Computer Science should take Intermediate Programming/Computer Science Principles.

Intro to Animation/ 11.4280000 Year AP Computer Science 11-12

Advanced Programming Projects

Advanced Programming Projects is a post AP Computer Science course that explores the animation 3D designand gaming industries. Emphasis is placed on

career awareness, fundamentals of modeling, storyboard creation, cameras and lighting. Activities in the course require prior knowledge obtained in the AP

Computer Science course. You must take AP Computer Science before taking this course.

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY

Foundations of Engineering 21.4250000 Year None 9-11

& Technology

Foundations of Engineering and Technology provide students with an opportunity to explore the world of technology and how it affects their lives. The focus of

the program is a hands-on learning environment that will allow students to apply and reinforce their basic learning skills, develop interpersonal relationships with

their peer groups and interact with current technological equipment and tools.

Engineering Concepts 21.4710000 Year Foundations of Eng & Tech 10-12

Pre-engineering is the introduction to principles and activities peculiar to the field of Engineering. Pre-Engineering involves the practical application of scientific

and mathematical principles for the purpose of solving real world and/or simulated problems and communicating technical information. Students use tools and

materials to design, engineer, and evaluate products and systems as a means of examining the relationship of technology on society as well as society on

technology.

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Engineering Applications 21.4720000 Year Engineering Concepts 11-12

This advanced course of study in the engineering field is recommended for students in grades 11-12. Students conduct research and/or design an engineering

project. Students sharpen their aptitude and expand their interest through experiences in the field of engineering. The course enables them to make an informed

career choice through the study, application, and practice of mechanical, electrical, and other engineering systems. Projects will reinforce the application of

communications, mathematics, and science. Computer programs will be used extensively in this course to enable the students to visualize, solve, and report on

complex design problems.

FOOD AND NUTRITION PATHWAY

Food, Nutrition, and Wellness 20.4161000 Year None 9-11

This is an essential course designed to introduce students to the field of nutrition and wellness including major trends, issues, employment opportunities, and

career paths. Some units are: “Personal Wellness Plan”, “Extreme Nutrition Makeover”, “What’s Growing in the Kitchen”, “Get Your Body Movin’!”,

“Beautiful Foods Around the World”, and “Forecast for Your Future Wellness”.

Food and Nutrition through 20.4171000 Year Food, Nutrition 10-12

the Lifespan and Wellness

(Offered in 2015-2016)

Food and Nutrition through the Lifespan is an advanced course in food and nutrition that addresses the variation in nutritional needs at specific stages of the

human life cycle: lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood including old age. The most common nutrional concerns, their relationships to food

choices and health status and strategies to enhance well-being at each stage of the lifecycle are emphasized. This course provides knowledge for real life and

offers students a pathway into dietetics, consumer foods, and nutrition science careers with additional education at the post-secondary level. Can be counted as

fourth Science credit if the student is enrolled in the Food & Nutrition pathway. Will be offered in 2015-2016.

Food Science 20.4181000 Year Food, Nutrition 10 -12

and Wellness

Our everyday life is full of encounters with Food Science, which is the study of the relationship between food and the scientific world. This course is not only

about the science of food, emerging technologies, basic chemistry concepts and nutrition, but also covers careers in Food Science. From the trivial—like what is

the newest color of a candy—to matters of life and death – like hunger—research in food science leads to new discoveries every day. Take this course as part of

the Food and Nutrition Pathway and you can earn your fourth science credit!

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LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES PATHWAY


Intro to Law/Public Safety/Corrections 43.4500000 Year None 9-11

And Safety

Students wishing to pursue a career in Law Enforcement will examine the basic concepts of law related to citizens’ rights and officers’ responsibilities to

maintain a safe society. This course begins with a study of various careers in public safety. The course will explore the history and development of law

enforcement in the United States. Students will then examine the components of the criminal justice system, including the roles and responsibilities of the police,

courts, and corrections. Additionally, students will learn the classification and elements of crimes. Students will receive instruction in critical skill areas

including communicating with diverse groups, conflict resolution, the use of force continuum, report writing, operation of police and emergency equipment, and

courtroom testimony. Career planning and employability skills will be emphasized.

Law, Community Response and 43.4350000 Year Intro to Law/Public Safety/Corrections 10-12 Policing and Safety (Offered in 2015-2016)

The Law Enforcement Services Pathway is designed to provide students with career-focused educational opportunities in various public safety fields. Each

course has elements which cover tactics, methods, and skills utilized by law enforcement and other public safety fields that should be taken into consideration

when assessing implementation options. Will be offered 2015 – 2016 school year.

Criminal Investigation & Forensics 43.4330000 Year Intro to Law/Public Safety/Corrections 10-12

and Safety

This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore the basic processes and principles of forensic science as it relates to criminal investigation.

Students will learn the importance of the identification, collection, and processing of evidence and of its contribution to the criminal investigation. Students will

also learn of the role of the criminal investigator. Included in this course will be the importance of preserving and documenting the crime scene and enabling the

investigator to analyze evidence and its relationship to the crime. The student will also study interviews and interrogations and how those statements are used as

evidence in court. Students will express understanding of their knowledge by composing clear, concise, and thorough investigative reports, indicating a

successful conclusion to an investigation. Most of this course is lab based, students will have practical experiences in the analysis and identification of different

types of evidence commonly found at crime scenes.

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Law & Justice Work-Based Learning Year Intro to Law/Public Safety/Corrections 11-12

And Safety; Law, Community Response and

And Policing and Criminal Investigation & Forensics

Students enrolled in the Law Enforcement Services Pathway may apply for a work-based learning experience. Students must have completed a course in the

pathway and must concurrently enroll in a Law Enforcement course. The application, which may be obtained from Ms. Crowe (room 2201), must be

completed before the end of the registration process. Applications are due on February 21, 2014.

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

Intro to Business & Technology 07.4413000 Year None 9-11

Foundation course for the Small Business Development Pathway. It is also appropriate for students enrolled in any Pathway who plan to own and operate their

own businesses. The course will help students build a strong knowledge base and develop management skills as they study forms of business ownership,

functions of management, budgeting and finance, technology, communications, legislation, leadership and teamwork, marketing, and economics. Project-based

learning and leadership development activities through the Future Business Leaders will help give students a competitive edge for the global marketplace.

Entrepreneurial Ventures 06.4170000 Year Intro to Business & Technology 10–12

Entrepreneurial Ventures is the second or third course in the Small Business Development Pathway. This course concentrates on the management skills

necessary for successful business operation. Students will study management strategies for developing and implementing business plans; structuring the

organization; financing the organization; managing information, operations, marketing and human resources. International business principles are infused

throughout all units and students gain experience with school-based or community-based entrepreneurial venture that will engage students in the creation and

management of a business and the challenges of being a small business owner. Project-based learning helps students meet objectives while leadership skills are

developed through the activities of the Future Business Leaders of America (FLBA).

Legal Environment of Business 06.4150000 Year Intro to Business & Technology 10-12

Legal Environment of Business is the second or third course in the Small Business Development Pathway. This course concentrates on the legal aspects of

business ownership and management. Legal issues will include contracts, sales, consumer law, agency and employment law, personal and real property, risk

management, environmental law, and government effects on business. The impact of ethics on business operations will be studied. International business

principles are infused in the standards for Legal Environment of Business. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership

development activities of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace.

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Business – Work-Based Learning Year Application process 11-12

Students enrolled in Small Business Development Pathway or Web Design or Computer Science Pathways may apply for a work-based learning experience. In

this program, students practice entry-level skills and knowledge for business management, office environments, and technology careers; requires an on-file

training plan that complements work based and classroom components of the program. In addition to a business class, you may enroll in 1 or 2 periods of work-

based experience. All students are required to participate in the activities of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). See Mrs. Crowe in 2201 for an

application. You must simultaneously be enrolled in a business course unless you have completed a CTE pathway. Applications due to Mrs. Crowe by

February 21, 2014.

TEACHING AS A PROFESSION PATHWAY

Examining the Teaching Profession 13.0110000 Year Application & Approval by 10-12

Ms. Crowe (2201)

Examining the Teaching Profession is a course designed to introduce the beginning student to the field of education. This course will be taught with “hands-on”

activities, observations, and field experiences designed to excite the student about teaching. The student will also be exposed to careers in education and

components of the educational system. An application must be completed to be approved for course. Please see Ms. Crowe (2201) for the application. The

application must be submitted by February 21, 2014.

Contemporary Issues in Education 13.0120000 Year Examining the Teaching Profession 11-12

This course engages the candidate in observations, interactions, and analyses of critical and contemporary educational issues. The candidate will investigate

issues influencing the social political contexts of educational settings in Georgia and the United States and actively examines the teaching profession from

multiple vantage points both within and outside of the school. Against this backdrop, the candidate will reflect on and interpret the meaning of education and

schooling in a diverse culture and examine the moral and ethical responsibilities of teaching in a democracy. Mastery of standards through project based

learning, technical skills practice, and leadership development activities of the career and technical student organization Future Educators of America (FEA) will

provide students with a competitive edge for either entry into the education global marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of their choice to continue

their education and training.

Teaching as a Profession Internship 13.5210000 Year Examining the Teaching 11-12

Profession

This is the third course in the Teaching as a Profession Pathway. The internship offers a candidate in the Teaching as a Profession Pathway a field experience

under the direct supervision of a certified teacher (mentor teacher). The internship stresses observing, analyzing, and classifying activities of the mentor teacher

and comparing personal traits with those of successful teachers. The candidate intern will develop a portfolio of their skills, plan and teach a lesson or lessons,

understand and practice confidentiality as it pertains to the teaching profession, meet the needs of special education students, maintain the safety of the students

and practice professionalism and ethical behavior.

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Intro to Digital Technology 11.4150000 Year None 9-11 Intro to Digital Technology is the first course in the Computing Science and Programming Pathway and the Web and Digital Communications Pathway.

Students learn to use computers effectively while integrating their own interests and future careers with the resources of a technological society. They will also

acquire a fundamental understanding of the operation of computers and computer networks and create useful programs implementing simple algorithms. By

developing Web pages that include images, sound, and text, students can also acquire a working understanding of the Internet, common formats for data

transmission, and some insights into the design of the human-computer interface. Exposure to career possibilities and discussion of ethical issues relating to

computers is also an important aspect of this course.

Fundementals of Web Design 11.4310000 Year Intro to Digital Technology 10-12

Learn site-planning, page layout, graphic design, and the use of markup languages in designing Web sites. Use forms and scripts to add interactivity and

database access to Web sites.

Advanced Web Design 11.4320000 Year Intro to Digital Technology 11-12

Fundamentals of Web Design

Upon completion of this course, students should have a thorough knowledge of all areas of Web page design. Topics include the Web development process,

advanced layout and design features, advanced study of scripting languages, site development with HTML editors, and Web servers and databases. This course

also prepares students to take the CIW Associate Design Specialist Certification.

Students enrolled in any CTE Pathway may apply for a work-based learning experience in related jobs in the community. Students who have not completed a

pathway, must simultaneously be enrolled in a pathway class. The concepts learned in class will be practiced on the job. The student may enroll in one or two

periods of work-based experience. See Ms. Crowe by February 10, 2014, in room 2201 for an application. Note: Must simultaneously be enrolled in a

pathway course. Applications are due back by February 21, 2014.

WORK-BASED LEARNING

WEB AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS PATHWAY

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FINE ARTS

MUSIC PATHWAY


AP Music Theory – see page 4

Music Appreciation 53.0140001 Semester None 9-12

This course is a survey of popular music from the middle ages to the present. Imagine if you could turn on a radio in 1575 – what music would you hear – and

what would it mean? This format continues through the 20th century and into blues, jazz, rock and pop. This is meant to be an enjoyable class that will expose

you to many different styles and periods of music.

Beginning Guitar Lab I 53.0841001 Semester None 9-12

Music Career Pathway- Instrumental Focus

This course is designed to teach the beginning guitar student the fundamentals of guitar performance. It covers performance and production, analysis and

theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. This class provides an individualized

setting. Due to current budget constraints, students must furnish their own instrument unless the county approves addition funds for instrument purchases.

Students with prior guitar experience may enroll in this class as well.

Beginning Guitar Lab II 53.0842001 Semester Beginning Guitar Lab I 9-12


Enhances level-one skills and provides further opportunities for individualized study in basic guitar techniques. It covers performance and production, analysis

and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Due to current budget

constraints, students must furnish their own instrument unless the county approves addition funds for instrument purchases. Students with prior guitar experience

may enroll in this class as well.

Intermediate Orchestra I-

Concert Orchestra I 53.0571000 Year Instructor approval 9-12


This course is for students taking Concert Orchestra for the 1st time. Concert Orchestra is a performance organization to be selected by students who play a string

instrument. Performances are required of all members. There are no audition requirements for this class. Students are placed into this class by either the high

school director or for rising 9th graders, by the recommendation of their middle school orchestra director. After school rehearsals may be required. For

audition information: contact Richard Bomba [email protected]. Audition location: Milton HS Orchestra Room: Audition preparation

materials are available from the middle school teachers and Mr. Bomba.


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Intermediate Orchestra II-

Concert Orchestra II 53.0572000 Year Intermediate Orchestra I 10-12


This course is for students taking Concert Orchestra for the 2nd time. Concert Orchestra is a performance organization to be selected by students who play a

string instrument. Performances are required of all members. There are no audition requirements for this class. Students are placed into this class by either the

high school director or for rising 9th graders, by the recommendation of their middle school orchestra director. After school rehearsals may be required. For



Intermediate Orchestra III-

Concert Orchestra III 53.0573000 Year Intermediate Orchestra II 11-12


This course is for students taking Concert Orchestra for the 3rd time. Concert Orchestra is a performance organization to be selected by students who play a





Intermediate Orchestra IV-

Concert Orchestra IV 53.0574000 Year Intermediate Orchestra III 12


This course is for students taking Concert Orchestra for the 4th time. Concert Orchestra is a performance organization to be selected by students who play a








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Advanced Orchestra I- 53.0581000 Year By audition/ Instructor approval 9-12

Sinfonia Orchestra I


This course is for students taking Symphonia Orchestra for the 1st time. Symphonia Orchestra is a performance organization to be selected by students who play

a string instrument. Performances are required of all members. Audition into this section of orchestra has the following requirements (performed before the high

school orchestra teacher by the last week of February each year for the following fall semester): Violins & Bass (G Major & G Melodic Minor, two octave scale

& arpeggio), Viola & Cello (C Major & C Melodic Minor, two octave scale & arpeggio). After school rehearsals may be required. For audition

information: contact Richard Bomba [email protected]. Audition location: Milton HS Orchestra Room: Audition preparation materials are

available from the middle school teachers and Mr. Bomba.

Advanced Orchestra II- 53.0582000 Year By audition/ Advanced Orchestra I 10-12

Sinfonia Orchestra II


This course is for students taking Symphonia Orchestra for the 2nd time. Symphonia Orchestra is a performance organization to be selected by students who play






Advanced Orchestra III- 53.0583000 Year By audition/ Advanced Orchestra II 11-12

Sinfonia Orchestra III


This course is for students taking Symphonia Orchestra for the 3rd time. Symphonia Orchestra is a performance organization to be selected by students who play









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Advanced Orchestra IV- 53.0584000 Year By audition/ Advanced Orchestra III 12

Sinfonia Orchestra IV


This course is for students taking Symphonia Orchestra for the 4th time. Symphonia Orchestra is a performance organization to be selected by students who play






Mastery Orchestra I- 53.0591000 Year By audition 9-12

Chamber Orchestra I


This course is for students taking Chamber Orchestra for the 1st time. Placement in Advanced Orchestra 1 is by audition only. Audition into this section of

orchestra has the following requirements (performed before the high school orchestra teacher by the last week of February each year for the following fall

semester): Violins & Bass (B-Flat Major & G Melodic Minor, two octave scale & arpeggio), Viola & Cello (E-Flat Major & C Melodic Minor, two octave scale

& arpeggio). After school rehearsals may be required. For audition information: contact Richard Bomba [email protected]. Audition

location: Milton HS Orchestra Room: Audition preparation materials are available from the middle school teachers and Mr. Bomba.

Mastery Orchestra II- 53.0592000 Year By audition/ Mastery Orchestra I 10-12

Chamber Orchestra II


This course is for students taking Chamber Orchestra for the 2nd time. Placement in Advanced Orchestra 1 is by audition only. Audition into this section of








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Mastery Orchestra III- 53.0593000 Year By audition/ Mastery Orchestra II 11-12

Chamber Orchestra III


This course is for students taking Chamber Orchestra for the 3rd time. Placement in Advanced Orchestra 1 is by audition only. Audition into this section of





Mastery Orchestra IV- 53.0594000 Year By audition/ Mastery Orchestra III 12

Chamber Orchestra IV


This course is for students taking Chamber Orchestra for the 4th time. Placement in Advanced Orchestra 1 is by audition only. Audition into this section of





Intermediate Band I- Concert Band I 53.0371000 Year By audition 9-12


This course is for students taking Concert Band for the 1st time and provides opportunities for intermediate-level performers to increase performance skills and

precision on a wind or percussion instrument. It includes performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and

influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Stresses individual progress and learning and group experiences; strengthens reading skills.

Concert Band will help prepare the students for advanced playing demands of upper high school literature and technique. After school rehearsals will be

required. Concert Band will perform several required concerts during the year. Students will be auditioned and placed in the most suitable class based on

student ability and instrumentation. They will involve all major scales, sightreading, and the GMEA Jr. High All-State Etudes. Contact Mr. Shumick at

[email protected] for audition information or with any additional questions.




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Intermediate Band II- Concert Band II 53.0372000 Year By audition/ Intermediate Band I 10-12


This course is for students taking Concert Band for the 2nd time and provides opportunities for intermediate-level performers to increase performance skills and







Intermediate Band III- Concert Band III 53.0373000 Year By audition/ Intermediate Band II 11-12


This course is for students taking Concert Band for the 3rd time and provides opportunities for intermediate-level performers to increase performance skills and







Intermediate Band IV- Concert Band IV 53.0374000 Year By audition/ Intermediate Band III 12


This course is for students taking Concert Band for the 4th time and provides opportunities for intermediate-level performers to increase performance skills and










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Advanced Band I- Symphonic Band I 53.0381000 Year By audition 9-12


This course is for students taking Symphonic Band for the 1st time and will help prepare the students for advanced playing demands of upper high school

literature. The class provides opportunities for advanced-level performers to increase, develop and refine performance skills and precision on a wind or

percussion instrument. It covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative

aspects of music and appreciation of music at advanced levels of understanding. The class organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels. It

stresses individual progress and learning strategies and ensemble experiences. After school rehearsals will be required. Symphonic Band will perform several

required concerts during the year. Students will be auditioned and placed in the most suitable class based on student ability and instrumentation. They will

involve all major scales, sightreading, and the GMEA Jr. High All-State Etudes. Contact Mr. Shumick at [email protected] for audition

information or with any additional questions.

Advanced Band II- Symphonic Band II 53.0382000 Year By audition/ Advanced Band I 10-12


This course is for students taking Symphonic Band for the 2nd time and will help prepare the students for advanced playing demands of upper high school



aspects of music and appreciation of music at advanced levels of understanding. The class organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels. It





Advanced Band III- Symphonic Band III 53.0383000 Year By audition/ Advanced Band II 11-12


This course is for students taking Symphonic Band for the 3rdtime and will help prepare the students for advanced playing demands of upper high school



aspects of music and appreciation of music at advanced levels of understanding. It organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels. The class








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Advanced Band IV- Symphonic Band IV 53.0384000 Year By audition/ Advanced Band III 12


This course is for students taking Symphonic Band for the 4th time and will help prepare the students for advanced playing demands of upper high school

literature. It provides opportunities for advanced-level performers to increase, develop and refine performance skills and precision on a wind or percussion

instrument. The class covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of

music and appreciation of music at advanced levels of understanding. It organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels. The class stresses

individual progress and learning strategies and ensemble experiences. After school rehearsals will be required. Symphonic Band will perform several required

concerts during the year. Students will be auditioned and placed in the most suitable class based on student ability and instrumentation. They will involve all

major scales, sightreading, and the GMEA Jr. High All-State Etudes. Contact Mr. Shumick at [email protected] for audition information or with

any additional questions.

Mastery Band I- Wind Ensemble I 53.0391000 Year By audition 9-12


This course is for students taking Wind Ensemble for the 1st time. This course is an intensive study of advanced wind techniques. Some after school rehearsals

and several performances will be required. Students will be auditioned and placed in the most suitable class based on student ability and instrumentation. After

school rehearsals will be required. Wind Ensemble will perform several required concerts during the year. Students will be auditioned and placed in the most

suitable class based on student ability and instrumentation. They will involve all major scales, sightreading, and the GMEA Jr. High All-State Etudes. Contact

Mr. Shumick at [email protected] for audition information or with any additional questions.

Mastery Band II- Wind Ensemble II 53.0392000 Year By audition/ Mastery Band I 10-12


This course is for students taking Wind Ensemble for the 2nd time. This course is an intensive study of advanced wind techniques. Some after school rehearsals





Mastery Band III- Wind Ensemble III 53.0393000 Year By audition/ Mastery Band II 11-12


This course is for students taking Wind Ensemble for the 3rd time. This course is an intensive study of advanced wind techniques. Some after school rehearsals









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Mastery Band IV- Wind Ensemble IV 53.0394000 Year By audition/ Mastery Band III 12


This course is for students taking Wind Ensemble for the 4th time. This course is an intensive study of advanced wind techniques. Some after school rehearsals





Music Theory 1 53.0210000 Year Instructor approval 10-12


The course provides an individualized, in-depth examination of current issues in music such as ethnic influences, styles, values and aesthetics. Encourages

independent judgments based on critical analysis and the ability to write or speak objectively about music. Course designed to teach the basics of note writing,

composition, and arranging following traditional voice leading practices and principles. Non-performance based course.

Intermediate Chorus I- 54.0221000 Year No audition required 9-12

Concert Choir I


This course is for students taking Concert Choir for the 1st time. Concert Choir is for grades 9-12 – no audition required. Will perform music of all styles and

time periods and will become proficient at sight-singing and music theory to prepare each student for the upper-level choirs. Minimal requirements include the

Milton Choral Concert Series including Fall, Winter and Spring Concerts as well as participation in the annual Georgia Music Educators Large Group

Performance Evaluation. There are numerous extra-curricular activities including but limited to voice lessons, Spring Cabaret, Fall Musical in Concert and

others. Visit www.miltonchorus.com for more information. After school rehearsals may be required and will be scheduled with at least a 2 week notice.

Intermediate Chorus II- 54.0222000 Year Intermediate Chorus I 10-12

Concert Choir II


This course is for students taking Concert Choir for the 2nd time. Concert Choir is for grades 9-12 – no audition required. Will perform music of all styles and






http://www.miltonchorus.com/


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Intermediate Chorus III- 54.0223000 Year Intermediate Chorus II 11-12

Concert Choir III


This course is for students taking Concert Choir for the 3rd time. Concert Choir is for grades 9-12 – no audition required. Will perform music of all styles and





Intermediate Chorus IV- 54.0224000 Year Intermediate Chorus III 12

Concert Choir IV


This course is for students taking Concert Choir for the 4th time. Concert Choir is for grades 9-12 – no audition required. Will perform music of all styles and





Advanced Women's Chorus I- 54.0261000 Year Music Theory Test & 9-12

Women’s Select I Vocal Audition


This course is for students taking Women’s Select for the 1st time. Women’s Select is for female singers. You must be able to read music at an advanced level,

sing with a pure tone and pass a theory test. This class is mostly juniors and seniors with 2 year’s experience. The group performs a variety of music from

differing styles and genres. Minimal requirements include the Milton Choral Concert Series including Fall, Winter and Spring Concerts as well as participation in

the annual Georgia Music Educators Large Group Performance Evaluation. There are numerous extra –curricular activities including but limited to voice

lessons, Spring Cabaret, Fall Musical in Concert, Christmas Caroling gigs, National Anthem at sporting events and other opportunities as they arise. Visit

www.miltonchorus.com for more information. After school rehearsals may be required and will be scheduled with at least a 2 week notice.

Audition Requirements: Anyone is eligible to audition for the advanced groups. Singers must display the following characteristics listed above. Know that

each advanced group has a limited space. They are capped at approximately 30 students based on the auditions. Each person auditioning will be required to do

two sight-singing examples, vocalize for the director, and sing a short solo a cappella. If you wish to know more about the audition process or schedule an

audition please contact Drew Bowers, Director of Choral Activities, by email at [email protected] or by phone at 770-740-7000 ext. 179.





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Advanced Women's Chorus II- 54.0262000 Year Music Theory Test & 10-12

Women’s Select II Vocal Audition/ Advanced

Music Career Pathway- Vocal Focus Women’s Chorus I

This course is for students taking Women’s Select for the 2nd time. Women’s Select is for female singers. You must be able to read music at an advanced level,

sing with a pure tone and pass a theory test. This class is mostly juniors and seniors with 2 years’ experience. The group performs a variety of music from









Advanced Women's Chorus III- 54.0263000 Year Music Theory Test & 11-12

Women’s Select III Vocal Audition/ Advanced

Music Career Pathway- Vocal Focus Women’s Chorus II

This course is for students taking Women’s Select for the 3rd time. Women’s Select is for female singers. You must be able to read music at an advanced level,














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Advanced Women's Chorus IV- 54.0264000 Year Music Theory Test & 12

Women’s Select IV Vocal Audition/ Advanced

Music Career Pathway- Vocal Focus Women’s Chorus III

This course is for students taking Women’s Select for the 4th time. Women’s Select is for female singers. You must be able to read music at an advanced level,










Mastery Mixed Chorus I- 54.0235000 Year Music Theory Test & 9-12

Chorale I Vocal Audition


This course is for students taking Chorale for the 1st time. Chorale is for male and female voices. Students must be able to read music at an advanced level, sing

with a pure tone and pass a theory test. This class is mostly juniors and seniors with 3 years’ experience. The group performs a variety of music from differing

styles and genres. Minimal requirements include the Milton Choral Concert Series including Fall, Winter and Spring Concerts as well as participation in the

annual Georgia Music Educators Large Group Performance Evaluation. There are numerous extra –curricular activities including but limited to voice lessons,

Spring Cabaret, Fall Musical in Concert, Christmas Caroling gigs, National Anthem at sporting events and other opportunities as they arise. Visit










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Mastery Mixed Chorus II- 54.0236000 Year Music Theory Test & 10-12

Chorale II Vocal Audition/Mastery

Music Career Pathway- Vocal Focus Mixed Chorus I

This course is for students taking Chorale for the 2nd time. Chorale is for male and female voices. Students must be able to read music at an advanced level, sing










Mastery Mixed Chorus III- 54.0237000 Year Music Theory Test & 11-12

Chorale III Vocal Audition/Mastery

Music Career Pathway- Vocal Focus Mixed Chorus II

This course is for students taking Chorale for the 3rd time. Chorale is for male and female voices. Students must be able to read music at an advanced level, sing














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Mastery Mixed Chorus IV- 54.0238000 Year Music Theory Test & 12

Chorale IV Vocal Audition/Mastery

Music Career Pathway- Vocal Focus Mixed Chorus III

This course is for students taking Chorale for the 4th time. Chorale is for male and female voices. Students must be able to read music at an advanced level, sing










THEATRE PATHWAY

Fundamentals of Theatre I 52.0210001 Semester None 9-12

Theatre Arts Career Pathway

This course will offer theatre exercises to develop acting and production skills at all levels. It is an exploration of theatre as an artistic form that focuses on the

appreciation and value of theatre in society. The students will participate in theatre games that utilize their inner resources of imagination, observation, and

concentration. Included will be performance and production demonstrations of creative team building scenes as well as open scenes.

Fundamentals of Theatre II 52.0220001 Semester Fundamentals of Theater 1 9-12


This course will offer theatre exercises to develop acting and production skills at all levels and is a continuation of Fundamentals of Theater 1. It is an in depth

exploration of theatre as an artistic form that focuses on the appreciation and value of theatre in society The students will participate in theatre games that utilize

their inner resources of imagination, observation, and concentration. Included will be performance and production demonstrations of creative team building

scenes as well as open scenes.



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Acting I 52.0610000 Year Fundamentals of Theatre I 9-12

Theatre Arts Career Pathway or recommendation

This is a course for a student taking Acting for the 1st time. This is an introductory acting class for students interested in a yearlong acting course. Beginning

actors will be exposed to several different performance styles and methods which will improve their performance skills. This course uses theatre to encourage

cooperative learning, team work, organization, and leadership skills. Theatre’s forte is in the emotional arena, where participants are able to not only express

emotion in a safe environment, but more pertinently, able to learn how to calibrate their emotional responses to various stimuli. The class allows all students the

opportunity to perform on a regular basis. After-school rehearsal time may be required. Please contact Renee Denney- [email protected] or

Larry Smith – [email protected] for more information.

Acting II 52.0620000 Year Acting 1 10-12

Theatre Arts Career Pathwa

This is a course for a student taking Acting for the 2nd time. This course delves further into the techniques of acting through the introduction of particular schools

of thought associated with the control of voice and movement for effective character development. Using these techniques the student then explores the style of

realism and examines the artists associated with that movement and their methods of instruction. Through this framework the students begin to master specific

period styles through research and implementation of the restrictions and demands found in a specific style. The course culminates in a peer reviewed

performance which offers the opportunities to audition, build, and critique theatrical productions in the classroom setting. The course is designed for any student

wishing to hone their acting skills in an effort to broaden the range possibilities for performance. After-school rehearsal time may be required. Please contact

Renee Denney- [email protected] or Larry Smith – [email protected] for more information.

Acting III 52.0630000 Year Acting II 11-12


This is a course for a student taking Acting for the 3rd time. The focus of this course is to prepare students for a multitude of audition opportunities. This

course is aimed at students that wish to continue theatrical studies beyond high school. Students will learn about the business of acting, personal marketing, and

the importance of versatility in their audition repertoire. At the end of the course the student will have knowledge of contemporary self-marketing and

monologues to use in auditions for colleges, conservatories, community, academic, or professional theatre. After-school rehearsal time may be required.

Please contact Renee Denney- [email protected] or Larry Smith – [email protected] for more information.

Advanced Drama I 52.0510000 Year audition with Directors 9-12


This is a course for a student taking Advanced Drama for the 1st time. A study of the artistic, technical, managerial, and financial elements of a dramatic

production. Students will assume positions of responsibility on selected productions throughout the year, and will have an opportunity to participate in several

types of artistic situations. After-school rehearsal time may be required. Auditions for Advanced Drama classes will be held in the Spring. Students will

be asked to prepare a monologue for the audition. For information please contact Renee Denney – [email protected] or Larry Smith –

[email protected].









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Advanced Drama II 52.0520000 Year audition with Directors 10-12

Theatre Arts Career Pathway and Advanced Drama I

This is a course for a student taking Advanced Drama for the 2nd time. It is an intermediate study of the artistic, technical, managerial, and financial elements of

a dramatic production. Students will assume positions of responsibility on selected productions throughout the year, and will have an opportunity to participate in

several types of artistic situations. Advanced Drama is a performance/participation based class in which each student will participate in theatre as both a

performer and technician. In the class, students will rehearse and tech a show. If not actively involved in the cast of a show, the student will be working on a

technical element of some kind. Some students in the class will serve as stage managers or full-time theatre technicians and will be required to fulfill the duties

of their assignment. After-school rehearsal time may be required. Auditions for Advanced Drama classes will be held in the Spring. Students will be

asked to prepare a monologue for the audition. For information please contact Renee Denney – [email protected] or Larry Smith –

[email protected].

Advanced Drama III 52.0523000 Year audition with Directors 11-12

Theatre Arts Career Pathway and Advanced Drama II

This is a course for a student taking Advanced Drama for the 3rd time. A more advanced study of the artistic, technical, managerial, and financial elements of a

dramatic production. Students will assume positions of responsibility on selected productions throughout the year, and will have an opportunity to participate in

several types of artistic situations. After-school rehearsal time may be required. Auditions for Advanced Drama classes will be held in the Spring.

Students will be asked to prepare a monologue for the audition. For information please contact Renee Denney – [email protected] or Larry

Smith – [email protected].

Advanced Drama IV 52.0240000 Year audition with Directors 12

Theatre Arts Career Pathway and Advanced Drama III

This is a course for a student taking Advanced Drama for the 4th time. It is an advanced study of the artistic, technical, managerial, and financial elements of a

dramatic production. Students will assume positions of responsibility on selected productions throughout the year, and will have an opportunity to participate in

several types of artistic situations. After-school rehearsal time may be required. Auditions for Advanced Drama classes will be held in the Spring.

Students will be asked to prepare a monologue for the audition. For information please contact Renee Denney – [email protected] or Larry

Smith – [email protected].







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Musical Theatre I – Cirque I 52.0310000 Year audition with Directors 9-12


This is a course for a student taking Musical Theater (Cirque) for the 1st time. Students will work as a cohesive team to develop, produce, and present a Cirque

performance. As a production class, each student will contribute to the creation of storyline, act development, character development, specific and general tasks

attributed to production, leadership roles, and technical duties. Students are expected to be involved with extensive physical conditioning, training on aerial and

ground apparatus, acting, clowning, miming, juggling, dance and creative movement, and other aspects associated with circus arts. Performance in the Cirque

production is expected. Auditions for Cirque will be held in the spring in the Milton Theatre. At the auditions, students will explore different Cirque

techniques and will be evaluated based on various criteria. No prior experience is necessary. Please contact Renee Denney- [email protected]

or Larry Smith – [email protected] for more information.

Musical Theatre II – Cirque II 52.0320000 Year audition with Directors 10-12

Theatre Arts Career Pathway and Cirque I

This is a course for a student taking Musical Theater (Cirque) for the 2nd time. Students will work as a cohesive team to develop, produce, and present a Cirque







Musical Theatre III – Cirque III 52.0330000 Year audition with Directors 11-12

Theatre Arts Career Pathway and Cirque II

This is a course for a student taking Musical Theater (Cirque) for the 3rd time. Students will work as a cohesive team to develop, produce, and present a Cirque













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Musical Theatre IV– Cirque IV 52.0340000 Year audition with Directors 12

Theatre Arts Career Pathway and Cirque III

This is a course for a student taking Musical Theater (Cirque) for the 4th time. Students will work as a cohesive team to develop, produce, and present a Cirque







Musical Theatre I 52.0310001 Semester Fundamentals of Theatre I 9-12


Musical Theatre I is an introductory class that establishes basic principles used in the process and production of modern theatre. Students will be introduced to a

wide variety of Musical Theatre elements including musicality, movement, vocalization, artistry, acting, puppetry, and staging.

The student discovers storyline and characters that exist in musicals, plays, and original pieces of drama. The student develops an understanding of performance

techniques required for various roles and styles needed for specific performances and will gain experience in the creative process through active individual and

group involvement. After-school rehearsal time may be required.

Musical Theatre II 52.0320001 Semester Musical Theatre I 9-12


Musical Theatre II is a more advanced class built on the foundation of principals established in Musical Theatre I. Students will be challenged with a more in-

depth study of Musical Theatre elements including musicality, movement, vocalization, artistry, acting, puppetry, and staging.

The student continues to study storyline and characters that exist in musicals, plays, and original pieces of drama. The student develops an even broader

understanding of performance techniques required for various roles and styles needed for specific performances and will gain experience in the creative process

through active individual and group involvement. After-school rehearsal time may be required.

Musical Theatre III 52.0330001 Semester Musical Theatre II 10-12


Musical Theatre III is an advanced class built on the foundation of principals experienced in Musical Theatre I and II. Students will demonstrate their

understanding of Musical Theatre by participating in musical elements including musicality, movement, vocalization, artistry, acting, puppetry, and staging.

Accelerated students could possibly take leadership roles where they will direct their peers in specific performance areas such as choreography, acting, staging,

and musicality. After-school rehearsal time may be required.



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Technical Theatre I 52.0410000 Year Fundamentals of Theatre I 9-12

Theatre Arts Career Pathway or recommendation

This is a course for a student taking Technical Theater for the 1st time. This course functions as an introduction to the technical elements of theatre, such as

scenic, lighting, costume, and sound design. After-school construction time may be required. Sim Jones- [email protected], Renee Denney-

[email protected] or Larry Smith – [email protected] for more information.

Technical Theatre II 52.0420000 Year Tech Theatre I 10-12


This is a course for a student taking Technical Theater for the 2nd time. This course delves further into the explorations of the technical elements of theatre.

Students will take on more responsibilities in the given areas of technical theatre. Students will learn improve their use of tools and technical skills associated

with the elements of theatrical design and theatre management. After-school construction time may be required. Sim Jones- [email protected],

Renee Denney- [email protected] or Larry Smith – [email protected] for more information.

Technical Theatre III 52.0430000 Year Tech Theatre II 11-12


This is a course for a student taking Technical Theater for the 3rd time. This course allows students to begin to take leadership roles in the execution of theatrical

design. Students will take on more responsibilities in the given areas of technical theatre. Students will learn improve their use of tools and technical skills

associated with the elements of theatrical design and theatre management. After-school construction time may be required. Sim Jones-

[email protected], Renee Denney- [email protected] or Larry Smith – [email protected] for more information.

Technical Theatre IV 52.0440000 Year Tech Theatre III 12


This is a course for a student taking Technical Theater for the 4th time. This course allows students to take leadership roles in theatrical design choices and in the

implementation of those designs. Students will take on more responsibilities in the given areas of technical theatre. Students will learn improve their use of tools

and technical skills associated with the elements of theatrical design and theatre management. After-school construction time may be required. Sim Jones-

[email protected], Renee Denney- [email protected] or Larry Smith – [email protected] for more information.













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AP 2D Design, AP Drawing, AP 3D Design – see page 2

Introduction to Art 50.0211001 Semester None 9-12

Visual Arts Career Pathway

This course is the prerequisite for all other studio art courses. Introduction to Art is an entry-level class that establishes a standard and consistent foundation in

the discipline of visual art. Students will be introduced to all aspects of visual art including but not limited to art as personal communication, drawing, sculpture,

ceramics, design, aesthetics, careers, art criticism and art history. Students develop these basic skills that will increase critical thinking, problem solving, self-

evaluation, and the ability to complete long-term projects.

Drawing and Painting I 50.0313001 Semester Introduction to Art 9-12

Visual Arts Career Pathway- 2D Focus

Drawing & Painting 1 will instruct students in fundamental drawing skills and prepare them to make the transition to painting. Course work builds on drawing skills

introduced in Introduction to Art. Drawing approaches include contour, value to model form, gesture, perspective and color; students work with drawing media such as

pencil, charcoal, conte, oil pastels. Art history, criticism and aesthetics are incorporated with studio production of drawings and paintings. In addition to learning a life-long

skill, drawing courses help you increase your observation abilities, your self-discipline, your ability to evaluate your own performance, your problem-solving abilities, and

your ability to complete long-term projects.

Drawing and Painting II 50.0314001 Semester Introduction to Art & 10-12

Visual Arts Career Pathway- 2D Focus Drawing and Painting I

Drawing & Painting II develops fundamental painting skills and continues to strengthen composition and drawing skills. The course includes studies in color

sensitivity and a wide range of media and techniques. Art history, criticism, and aesthetics are incorporated with studio production of drawings and paintings.

Drawing and Painting III 50.0321001 Semester Introduction to Art & 10-12

Visual Arts Career Pathway- 2D Focus Drawing and Painting I & II

This course follows the Breadth section of the curriculum for AP Drawing; however, require half of the projects. Each student will develop a variety of work

showing advanced skill which defines various theories of art while exploring different media and techniques. The portfolio will assist in developing a personal

style and artistic voice.

VISUAL ARTS PATHWAY

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Drawing and Painting IV 50.0322001 Semester Introduction to Art & 11-12

Visual Arts Career Pathway- 2D Focus Drawing and Painting I-III

This course follows the Concentration section of the curriculum for AP Drawing; however, require half of the projects. Each student will develop a series of

work showing advanced skill and techniques of both drawing and painting. The series will assist in developing a personal style and artistic voice.

Graphics I 50.0721001 Semester Introduction to Art 9-12


Graphics I is a drawing course which teaches the dynamics of communication through typography and use of design principles. Students are introduced to and

study the art processes and techniques involved with the arrangement of words, shapes or images or their combination to communicate a concept directed toward

a specific audience for a particular purpose or function. Students will learn tools and techniques for magazine illustration, packaging design, lettering, logo

design as well as others.

Graphics II 50.0722001 Semester Introduction to Art 10-12

Visual Arts Career Pathway- 2D Focus Graphic Design I

Graphics II is a drawing course which develops advanced work on graphic design problems using a combination of drawings and Adobe programs when

appropriate. Students in Graphics II extend the study begun in Graphics I of the art processes and techniques involved with the arrangement of words, shapes or

images or their combination to communicate a concept directed toward a specific audience for a particular purpose or function.

This course will include more complex designs with mixed media art and drawings to create dynamic designs allowing students to develop their personal voice

through design principles.

Graphics III 50.0723001 Semester Introduction to Art 10-12

Visual Arts Career Pathway- 2D Focus Graphic Design I -II

This semester long advanced course extends the study begun in Graphics II and uses the art processes and techniques involved with the arrangement of words,

shapes or images or their combination to communicate a concept directed toward a specific audience for a particular purpose or function. Students will work in a

more conceptual manner to develop their own ideas, style and artistic voice while developing a portfolio. This course will include more complex designs with

computer images, mixed media art, and drawings to create dynamic designs allowing students to develop their personal voice through design principles.

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Graphics IV 50.0724001 Semester Introduction to Art 11-12

Visual Arts Career Pathway- 2D Focus Graphic Design I-III

This semester long advanced course extends the study of art in advertising and uses the art processes and techniques involved with the arrangement of words,

shapes or images or their combination to communicate a concept directed toward a specific audience for a particular purpose or function. Students will work in a

more conceptual manner to develop their own ideas, style and artistic voice while developing a portfolio. This course will include more complex designs with

computer images, mixed media art, and drawings to create dynamic designs allowing students to develop their personal voice through design principles.

Digital Design Projects I 50.0725001 Semester Introduction to Art 9-12


This semester long course will acquaint students with the use of computers and digital media for the production of art. This one-semester course is geared toward

developing artistic skills and computer skills to communicate ideas through print and multimedia presentations. The majority of coursework will be designed and

produced utilizing Adobe Photoshop. At the completion of this course, the student may move into Advanced Digital Design Projects.

Advanced Digital Design Projects II 50.0727001 Semester Introduction to Art 10-12

Visual Arts Career Pathway- 2D Focus Digital Design Projects I

This advanced semester long course will acquaint students with additional digital media for the production of art. The course continues development of artistic

and computer skills to communicate ideas through print and multimedia. Course work will emphasize scanning, digital photography and a combination of

computer and traditional art media. Students will design and produce art utilizing the bitmapped graphics program of Adobe Photoshop and vector graphics

program, Adobe Illustrator. Students develop a personal voice with their artwork using their mastered skills.

Ceramics I 50.0411001 Semester Introduction to Art 9-12


This semester long introductory course in ceramics covers the three basic methods of hand building. Students will produce ceramic artwork using pinch, slab,

and coil techniques. Students will learn the basic vocabulary of ceramics as well methods of surface treatment, firing, and other related aspects. Ceramic history,

aesthetics, and art criticism will be incorporated throughout the course.

Ceramics II 50.0412001 Semester Introduction to Art 10-12

Visual Arts Career Pathway- 3D Focus Ceramics I

This semester long course provides in-depth work with clay beyond that of Ceramics 1. In addition to introduction to wheel-thrown ceramics, students will further technical

ability in hand building and surface decoration. More in depth exploration of alternative firing techniques will introduce students to various surface effects and firing

atmospheres. Students will work in a more conceptual manner to develop their own ideas, style and artistic voice. Ceramic history, aesthetics, and art criticism will be

incorporated throughout the course.

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Ceramics III 50.0413001 Semester Introduction to Art 10-12

Visual Arts Career Pathway- 3D Focus Ceramics I- II

This semester long advanced course provides in-depth work with clay. Students will further technical ability in hand building, surface decoration, and/or wheel-

thrown ceramics. Alternative firing and surface techniques will be further explored. Students will work in a more conceptual manner to develop their own ideas,

style and artistic voice while developing a portfolio.

Ceramics IV 50.0414001 Semester Introduction to Art 11-12

Visual Arts Career Pathway- 3D Focus Ceramics I- III

This semester long advanced course provides in-depth work with clay. Students will further technical ability in hand building, surface decoration, and/or wheel-

thrown ceramics. Alternative firing and surface techniques will be further explored. Students will work in a more conceptual manner to develop their own ideas,

style and artistic voice while developing a portfolio.

Sculpture I 50.0611001 Semester Introduction to Art 9-12


This semester long course introduces students to the production of three-dimensional art making including additive, subtractive and modeling processes of

sculptural construction. Sculpture’s influence on the environment will be examined, as well as the investigation of a variety of media. Students will make

connections as they explore meaning, develop creative thinking skills, search for contextual understanding resulting in authentic assessment and reflection.

Sculpture II 50.0612001 Semester Introduction to Art 10-12

Visual Arts Career Pathway- 3D Focus Sculpture I

This semester long course offers students in-depth study to the production of three-dimensional art making including additive, subtractive, casting and modeling

processes while investigating a variety of media. Students will make connections as they explore meaning, develop creative thinking skills, search for contextual

understanding resulting in authentic assessment and reflection.

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Sculpture III 50.0613001 Semester Introduction to Art 10-12

Visual Arts Career Pathway- 3D Focus Sculpture I-II

This is an advanced study in sculpture, exploring more complex sculptural processes and techniques, construction of larger works and development of personal

style in sculpture. Students in Sculpture III are more involved in the decision making process regarding form and content. There is continued study of historical

and contemporary sculptors as well as the impact of sculpture in public spaces. Art history, aesthetics and art criticism will be incorporated throughout the

course.

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Sculpture IV 50.0614001 Semester Introduction to Art 11-12

Visual Arts Career Pathway- 3D Focus Sculpture I-III

This is an advanced study in sculpture, exploring more complex sculptural processes and techniques, construction of larger works and development of personal

style in sculpture. Students in Sculpture IV are more involved in the decision making process regarding form and content. There is continued study of historical

and contemporary sculptors as well as the impact of sculpture in public spaces. Art history, aesthetics and art criticism will be incorporated throughout the

course. Students will work in a more conceptual manner to develop their own ideas, style and artistic voice while developing a portfolio.

LANGUAGE ARTS

Journalism 1/Annual 23.0320007 Year Application Only 10-12

This course offers instruction in yearbook journalism and the process of publication. Students learn cooperation through section deadlines and working with

representatives from a national publication company. Staff members learn journalistic writing, communication, and leadership and business skills. During the

completion of deadlines, students conduct interviews, take photographs, compose captions and copy blocks, and construct pages using cutting-edge software such

as Photoshop and Jostens’ YearTech. Students must complete an application with writing samples and teacher recommendations. Accepted applicants’ will craft

the year’s volume of the Aerie annual. See Ms. Plonka in room 2303 for an application by Monday, February 10, 2014. Completed applications are due on

February 21, 2014.

Journalism/Newspaper 23.0320000 Year or Semester Application Only 10-12

90 or above in Language Arts

This course offers students a window into journalistic practices and a concrete real world product that allows the student to appreciate the effort and the reward

found in journalism. Students will not only write for the paper but learn the proper Associated Press style, journalistic integrity, and the basics of advertising.

See Dr. Power in 2202 for an application by February 10, 2014. Completed applications are due on February 21, 2014.

SAT Prep Class (Math & Verbal) 35.0660001 Semester None 10-12

SAT Prep is designed to improve your SAT score using a variety of methods including vocabulary study, practicing test-taking strategies and developing

grammar usage skills. Students cover math for 9 weeks and verbal for 9 weeks, alternating each week. Students have the opportunity to increase their

vocabulary by 200+ words and to work over 700 math problems in preparation to take the SAT at the end of the semester. The class will be limited to 35

participants.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION


Lifetime Sports 36.0220001 Semester None 9-12

This course involves low-impact sports activities which can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Major topics include golf, tennis, pickle ball, bocce, table tennis, croquet

and volleyball.

Outdoor Education 36.0250001 Semester None 12

An introduction to various aspects of outdoor education including backpacking, camping, conservation, angling, archery, initiatives/trust/team building,

adventure activities, orienteering and safety are what students may expect from this course. There is a minimal financial obligation for this class.

Personal Fitness 36.0510001 Semester None 9-12

This course helps students develop a physical fitness program. Students are introduced to the concepts of stress management, weight training and conditioning,

and proper nutrition. Progress toward individual fitness goals is measured throughout the semester. This is a graduation requirement that practically all students

take during the 10th grade year.

General Physical Education 1 36.0110001 Semester None 9-12

This course contains nine activities. The activities are basketball, flag football, Frisbee games, softball, soccer, speedball, tennis, hockey, and volleyball. Each

activity will be presented in a two week unit.

General Physical Education 2 36.0120001 Semester General PE 1 10-12

Basic skills, rules and strategies of basketball, flag football, team handball, badminton, tennis/pickle ball and soccer are covered in this class.

Introduction to Recreational Games 36.0270001 Semester None 10-12

By introducing the student to a variety of recreational activities including badminton, pickleball, table tennis, Frisbee games, horseshoes, and shuffleboard

students become familiar with a variety of recreational games. Some activities require a minimal fee.

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Intermediate Recreational Games 36.0270002 Semester Intro. To Rec. Games 10-12

Students continue skill development and game strategy in various activities from the introductory course. Some activities require a minimal fee.

Introduction to Weight Training 36.0540001 Semester None 9-12

Weight training and conditioning introduces correct lifting form, emphasizes safety practices, and presents a variety of exercises. Individual weight training

programs are designed and followed throughout the course.

Intermediate Weight Training 36.0540002 Semester lntro. To Weight Training 10-12

Reviews skills taught at the introductory level and continues strength and endurance training.

Weight Training, Football Only 36.0560001 1st Semester None 9-12

Weight Training, Football Only 36.0560601 2nd Semester None 9-12

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SCIENCE


Astronomy 40.0210000 Year Physical Science/ 12

Chemistry/Physics

This course will provide the student with an introduction to the concepts of modern astronomy, the origin and history of the Universe and the formation of the

Earth and the solar system. Students will compare the Earth's properties with those of the other planets and explore how the heavens have influenced human

thought and action. The course gives a description of astronomical phenomena using the laws of physics. The course treats many standard topics including

planets, stars, the Milky Way and other galaxies, black holes to more esoteric questions concerning the origin of the universe and its evolution and fate.

Although largely descriptive, the course will occasionally require the use of sophomore-high level mathematics.

Environmental Science 26.0611000 Year Biology and 11–12

Physical Science or Chemistry

Environmental Science is extensively performance, lab and field-based. It integrates the study of many components of our environment, including the human

impact on our planet. Instruction focuses on student data collection and analysis. Some concepts are global; in those cases, interpretation of global data sets from

scientific sources is necessary. Students will be utilizing resources on the Internet for global data sets and interactive models. Chemistry, physics, mathematical,

and technological concepts are integrated throughout the course.

Human Anatomy & Physiology Honors 26.0730040 Year Biology and 12

Chemistry/Physics

The human anatomy and physiology curriculum is designed to continue student investigations that began in grades K-8 and high school biology. This curriculum

is extensively performance and laboratory based. It integrates the study of the structures and functions of the human body, however rather than focusing on

distinct anatomical and physiological systems (respiratory, nervous, etc.) instruction should focus on the essential requirements for life. Areas of study include

organization of the body; protection, support and movement; providing internal coordination and regulation; processing and transporting; and reproduction,

growth and development. Chemistry should be integrated throughout anatomy and not necessarily taught as a standalone unit. Whenever possible, careers

related to medicine, research, health-care and modern medical technology should be emphasized throughout the curriculum. Case studies concerning diseases,

disorders and ailments (i.e. real-life applications) should be emphasized.

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SOCIAL STUDIES


Current Issues 45.0120001 Semester None 11-12

This course provides students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the issues that frequent newspapers, television news, and other popular media and fuel

the controversies that both divide our population here in the United States and around the globe. Students will become more aware of the major issues of the day

and become more informed citizens, will form and express views and opinions on the major issues, will learn to tolerate and coexist with people possessing

viewpoints and beliefs that differ from their own and will become more aware of media bias and become more media-literate.

International Affairs 45.0910002 Semester None 11-12

Know what in the world is going on. Join the conversation. International Affairs examines our political, social, economic, and technological evolution from tribe

to nation-state and beyond. We will consider the theories and the day-to-day realities of international affairs. We will look in depth, beyond propaganda, to more

clearly consider the actions of nations and leaders as we confront the major issues of our time. Analysis, critical thinking and problem solving are emphasized to

prepare students for college and citizenship.

Sociology/Cultures 45.0310003 Semester None 11-12

The emphasis of Sociology is to show the complexity of social life with its inter-connections between social events and conditions. Topics will include

adolescence and socialization, the institutional structure of society, stratification and race relations and understanding social change. The course will also cover

social problems in the United States and how they affect the individual and society as a whole. Crime, poverty, race and ethnic relations will be studied as well.

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TALENTED AND GIFTED

Students participating in the gifted program in middle school will automatically be placed in the program in high school. Those interested in more information

about TAG eligibility or participation should contact a TAG teacher at Milton.

All Fulton County schools serve identified gifted students in the Talented and Gifted Program (TAG) which provides diverse, high-quality opportunities that also

encourage interaction with intellectual peers.

Freshmen will be served through seminars, independent projects, and AP Government or AP Human Geography.

Sophomores will be served through seminars, independent projects and AP World History.

Juniors will be served through TAG Internships, Directed Studies and AP courses.

Seniors will be primarily served through AP courses; however, opportunities for TAG Internships or Directed Studies will be available to seniors.

TAG students interested in TAG Internship or Directed Study should see a TAG teacher for further information or to enroll.

Grades are not given for seminars or individual projects. The TAG teacher evaluates each contract at the end of the term and assigns TAG participation credit on

the grade report if the student meets the requirements of the contract. Transcripts sent to post secondary institutions are accompanied by an explanation that the

student has done work through the gifted program that extends beyond the regular curriculum.

Gifted Career Intern – Fall Semester 70.2210001 – Grades 11-12

(Pre-requisite – Inside Link to the Outside World seminar)

Gifted Career Intern – Spring Semester 70.2210002 - Grades 11-12

(Pre-requisite – Inside Link to the Outside World seminar)

Gifted Directed Study – Fall Semester 70.2320001 - Grades 11-12

(Application required)

Gifted Directed Study – Spring Semester 70.2320002 - Grades 11-12


Talon Report – Fall Semester 70.2340001


Talon Report – Spring Semester 70.2340002


Individual Project – Grades 9 – 12

Seminar – Grades 9 – 12

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WORLD LANGUAGE


French 1 60.0110000 Year None 9-11

This course assumes no prior experience with French. French 1 introduces basic structures of grammar and vocabulary while touching on the four major

language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will begin to use novice presentational skills both individually and grouped. Major themes

include school, family, pastimes, weather, and clothing as well as an introduction to geography and cultures of the French speaking world. Daily practice is

required for successful completion in order to be prepared for French 2 and beyond. By the end of French 1 students should be communicating at a novice-high

level of proficiency as described by the ACTFL guidelines.

French 2 60.0120000 Year French 1 9-12

This course assumes successful completion of French 1. French 2 expands on the four major skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing while integrating

more complex grammar and vocabulary structures. Students will continue to practice their rehearsed presentational skills while moving away from scripted

presentations. Major themes include childhood and family, travel, food, and media as well as further study of the geography and cultures of the French speaking

world. Daily practice is required for successful completion in order to be prepared for French 3 and beyond. By the end of French 2 students should be

communicating at an intermediate-low level of proficiency as described by the ACTFL guidelines.

French 2 Honors 60.0120040 Year French 1 and 9-12


This course assumes both successful completion and French 1 and teacher recommendation. French 2 Honors follows the French 2 curriculum at a faster pace,

allowing for expansion on vocabulary, grammar, and culture topics presented. Numerous authentic materials are used throughout the course to supplement

reading and listening activities. This academically demanding course is designed for highly motivated students who do not require multiple repetitions of

lessons. Students are challenged with more open-ended and higher-order thinking assignments which require them to create with the language. Instruction is

completed entirely in French.

French 3 60.0130000 Year French 1 & 2 10-12

This course assumes successful completion of French 1 and 2. French 3 is a rigorous course which introduces 4 new tenses while integrating those tenses studied

in French 1 and 2. There is a focus on synthesizing prior knowledge with more complex structures as students work towards a conversational level of

communication. Presentational skills are further developed as to include impromptu speaking situations. Major themes include environment, fashion,

interpersonal relationships, outdoor activities, holidays, and politics. More thorough study of the cultures of the French speaking world will be integrated

throughout the course. Daily practice is required for successful completion in order to be prepared for French 4 Honors and beyond. By the end of French 3

students should be communicating at an intermediate-mid level of proficiency as described by the ACTFL guidelines.

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French 3 Honors 60.0130040 Year French 1, 2 and 10-12


This course assumes both successful completion and French 1 and 2 and teacher recommendation. French 3 Honors follows the French 3 curriculum at a faster

pace, allowing for expansion on vocabulary, grammar, and culture topics presented. Numerous authentic materials are used throughout the course to supplement



completed entirely in French.

French 4 Honors 60.0140040 Year French 1, 2, 3 and 11-12


This course assumes successful completion of French 1, 2, and 3. French 4 Honors focuses on the continued development of communicative competence

in French and understanding of the cultures of the French speaking world. This course offers a review of the grammar presented in French 1, 2, and 3 while

exploring the finer points of the language not previously discussed. Conversational skills are further developed through both small and large group discussions.

Major themes include family, science and technology, the arts, contemporary life, and global challenges. The major themes are explored through a variety of

media including short stories, film shorts, news programming, and music. Daily practice is required for successful completion in order to be prepared for

AP French and beyond. By the end of French 4 Honors students should be communicating at an intermediate-high level of proficiency as described by the

ACTFL guidelines.

Japanese 1 62.0310000 Year None 9-11

This course assumes no prior experience with Japanese. Japanese 1 introduces basic structures of grammar and vocabulary while touching on the four major


include school, family, pastimes, weather, and clothing as well as an introduction to geography and Japanese culture. Daily practice is required for successful

completion in order to be prepared for Japanese 2 and beyond.

Japanese 2 62.0320000 Year Japanese 1 9-12

This course assumes successful completion of Japanese 1. Japanese 2 expands on the four major skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing while

integrating more complex grammar and vocabulary structures. Students will continue to practice their rehearsed presentational skills while moving away from

scripted presentations. Major themes include childhood and family, travel, food, and media as well as further study of the geography and the Japanese culture.

Daily practice is required for successful completion in order to be prepared for Japanese 3 and beyond.

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Japanese 2 Honors 62.0320040 Year Japanese 1 and 9-12

Teacher’s Recommendation

This course assumes both successful completion and Japanese 1 and teacher recommendation. Japanese 2 Honors follows the Japanese 2 curriculum at a faster




completed entirely in Japanese.

Japanese 3 62.0330000 Year Japanese 2 10-12

This course assumes successful completion of Japanese 1 and 2. Japanese 3 is a rigorous course which introduces many new tenses while integrating those

tenses studied in Japanese 1 and 2. There is a focus on synthesizing prior knowledge with more complex structures as students work towards a conversational

level of communication. Presentational skills are further developed as to include impromptu speaking situations. Major themes include environment, fashion,

interpersonal relationships, outdoor activities, holidays, and politics. More thorough study of the Japanese culture will be integrated throughout the course.

Daily practice is required for successful completion in order to be prepared for Japanese 4 Honors and beyond.

Japanese 3 Honors 62.0330040 Year Japanese 2 and 10-12

Teacher’s Recommendation

This course assumes both successful completion and Japanese 1 and 2 and teacher recommendation. Japanese 3 Honors follows the Japanese 3 curriculum at a

faster pace, allowing for expansion on vocabulary, grammar, and culture topics presented. Numerous authentic materials are used throughout the course to

supplement reading and listening activities. This academically demanding course is designed for highly motivated students who do not require multiple

repetitions of lessons. Students are challenged with more open-ended and higher-order thinking assignments which require them to create with the language.

Instruction is completed entirely in Japanese

Latin 1 61.0410000 Year None 9-11

This course introduces students to the world of Pompeii before the eruption of Vesuvius. The vocabulary and grammatical structures are sequenced to assist the

student in interpreting phrases and sentences and simple paragrphs relating to daily life in ancient Rome. Further emphasis is given to SAT vocabulary through

the study of word derivation.

Latin 2 61.0420000 Year Latin 1 10-12

The course emphasizes a furth development of reading and translating skills via review and new vocabulary and linguistics forms. Reading selections reflect the

realities of Roman colonialism and architecture in the early Roman Empire. The student’s SAT vocabulary is improved through study of word derivation.

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Latin 2 Honors 61.0420040 Year Latin 1 and 10-12


The course emphasizes a furth development of reading and translating skills via review and new vocabulary and language forms. Reading selections reflect the

realities of Roman colonialism and architecture in the early Roman Empire. Student SAT vocabulary is improved through study of word derivation.

Additionally, students will complete projects to help prepare them for the National Latin Exam and statewide Latin competition.

Roman History Honors 61.0430040 Year Latin 1, 2 and 11-12

(Latin 3 Honors) Teacher’s recommendation

The course emphasizes the transition to authentic Latin texts. Reading selections represent of survey of Rome’s greatest authors: Martial, Ovid, Catullus,

Horace, Cicero, Livy, and Vergil. Students also study the legal and political realities of the Roman Empire during the reign of Domitian. Further emphasis is

given to mastering the fundamental skills needed for success on the AP Latin exam as well as SAT vocabulary.

Spanish 1 60.0710000 Year None 9-11

This course assumes no prior experience with Spanish. Spanish 1 introduces basic structures of grammar and vocabulary while touching on the four major


include school, family, pastimes, weather, and clothing as well as an introduction to geography and cultures of the Spanish speaking world. Daily practice is

required for successful completion in order to be prepared for Spanish 2 and beyond. By the end of Spanish 1 students should be communicating at a novice-

high level of proficiency as described by the ACTFL guidelines.

Spanish 2 60.0720000 Year Spanish 1 9-12

This course assumes successful completion of Spanish 1. Spanish 2 expands on the four major skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing while

integrating more complex grammar and vocabulary structures. Students will continue to practice their rehearsed presentational skills while moving away from

scripted presentations. Major themes include childhood and family, travel, food, and media as well as further study of the geography and cultures of the Spanish

speaking world. Daily practice is required for successful completion in order to be prepared for Spanish 3 and beyond. By the end of Spanish 2 students should

be communicating at an intermediate-low level of proficiency as described by the ACTFL guidelines.

Spanish 2 Honors 60.0720040 Year Spanish 1 and 9-12


This course assumes both successful completion and Spanish 1 and teacher recommendation. Spanish 2 Honors follows the Spanish 2 curriculum at a faster




completed entirely in Spanish.

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Spanish 3 60.0730000 Year Spanish 1 & 2 10-12

This course assumes successful completion of Spanish 1 and 2. Spanish 3 is a rigorous course which introduces 8 new tenses while integrating those tenses

studied in Spanish 1 and 2. There is a focus on synthesizing prior knowledge with more complex structures as students work towards a conversational level of

communication. Presentational skills are further developed as to include impromptu speaking situations. Major themes include environment, fashion,

interpersonal relationships, outdoor activities, holidays, and politics. More thorough study of the cultures of the Spanish speaking world will be integrated

throughout the course. Daily practice is required for successful completion in order to be prepared for Spanish 4 Honors and beyond. By the end of Spanish 3

students should be communicating at an intermediate-mid level of proficiency as described by the ACTFL guidelines.

Spanish 3 Honors 60.0730040 Year Spanish 1, 2 and 10–12


This course assumes both successful completion and Spanish 1 and 2 and teacher recommendation. Spanish 3 Honors follows the Spanish 3 curriculum at a

faster pace, allowing for expansion on vocabulary, grammar, and culture topics presented. Numerous authentic materials are used throughout the course to

supplement reading and listening activities. This academically demanding course is designed for highly motivated students who do not require multiple

repetitions of lessons. Students are challenged with more open-ended and higher-order thinking assignments which require them to create with the language.

Instruction is completed entirely in Spanish.

Spanish 4 Honors 60.0740040 Year Spanish 1, 2 & 3 and 11-12


This course assumes successful completion of Spanish 1, 2, and 3. Spanish 4 Honors focuses on the continued development of communicative competence in

Spanish and understanding of the cultures of the Spanish speaking world. This course offers a review of the grammar presented in Spanish 1, 2, and 3 while

exploring the finer points of the language not previously discussed. Conversational skills are further developed through both small and large group discussions.

Major themes include family, science and technology, the arts, contemporary life, and global challenges. The major themes are explored through a variety of

media including short stories, film shorts, news programming, and music. Daily practice is required for successful completion in order to be prepared for AP

Spanish and beyond. By the end of Spanish 4 Honors students should be communicating at an intermediate-high level of proficiency as described by the ACTFL

guidelines.

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