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AGRICULTURE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 11

CAREER INTERNSHIP 16

COLLEGE AND UNIV. ADMISSIONS REQIREMENTS 8

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 12

DIPLOMAS WITH HONORS 4

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT 14

FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT 17

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 5, 6, 7

GUIDE FOR CLASSIFICATION 2

HEALTH DEPARTMENT 21

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT 18

NCAA 10

NAIA 11

OHIO GRADUATION TEST 3

PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT 20

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 21

SCHEDULE CHANGES 2

SCIENCE DEPARMENT 22

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT 23

SPECIAL EDUCATION 2

VOLINTEER OPPORTUNTIES 28

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 25

WASHINGTON COUNTY CAREER CENTER 9

YEARBOOK 27

The Fort Frye Board of Education provides equal educational opportunities without

regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability (Title VI, VII, IX and Section 504).

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FORT FRYE HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION BOOKLET 2013-2014

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

• Max. credit course load is 7 periods • Min. credit course load is: 6 periods for 9 & 10; 5 for 11 & 12 • No more than one study hall

Schedule Changes • An add/drop/or change is allowed only within the 1st five (5) weeks of

the course. After five weeks, if the teacher, counselor, parent, and student all agree that the course is too difficult; one of the parties listed above may notify the Guidance Office and make a request to change the course.

• If a course is dropped after the fifth week, the student may receive an “F” for the semester.

GUIDE FOR CLASSIFICATION Freshman promoted from the 8th grade Junior 10 credits Sophomore 5 credits Senior 15 credits SPECIAL EDUCATION AND INCLUSION SERVICES The Fort Frye special education department provides every opportunity for students to reach their maximum potential. Special education services are available for students who are eligible through the decision of a Multifactored Evaluation team. If you are having difficulty, please see a teacher, the guidance counselor, or the principal for intervention assistance. Intervention Specialists serve a variety of students. Intervention services are available in the following content areas: English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Students are scheduled in one of two ways;

• Self-contained English and Math classes are offered in the special education resource room and are taught by a highly qualified intervention specialist. Class sizes are kept small to facilitate instruction, and instruction is geared toward student’s individualized needs as identified in the IEP (Individualized Education Plan).

• Inclusion classes are offered in all subjects as stated above.

Intervention specialists are paired with the regular classroom teacher to provide instruction and assistance for all students. Instruction may be delivered through small group instruction, cooperative learning and one-to-one assistance.

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CREDIT FLEX

Credit Flexibility is an option that will be available to students starting with second semester of 2012. Students in grades eight through twelve may “test out” or create their own “flex plan” to receive credit for a course. In order to participate, students must turn in a completed Fort Frye High School Flex Plan Application, meet established course prerequisites, and possess sufficient skills and abilities necessary for independent work. Applications are available in the high school office.

Credit Flexibility is an option available to all students; however, it is not intended to be used for credit recovery. Interested students and parents may wish to make an appointment with the building principal to discuss this option.

OHIO GRADUATION TEST INTERVENTION FOR THE GRADUATING CLASSES 2007 AND BEYOND Prior to the March administration of the OGT test in 10th grade, students identified as at risk may be placed into review sections that include Writing, Reading, Math, Science, and Citizenship. Placement will be based upon results of a practice OGT test and teacher recommendation. After administration of OGT exams, placement will be based on OGT scores, current grades, and teacher recommendation.

OHIO GRADUATION TEST – CLASS OF 2007 AND BEYOND The high school has aligned the 7-12 curriculum to meet the challenges of the new Ohio Graduation Test. This test will be administered in the spring of the tenth grade year. In order to graduate and to receive a high school diploma students must pass all five parts: writing, reading, math, citizenship, and science. Students may graduate and receive a diploma without passing all five tests of the OGT if they meet the following requirements: • Pass four of the five tests and have missed passing the fifth test by no more

than 10 points • Maintain a 97 percent attendance rate through all four years of high school • Must not have had an expulsion in high school • Have a grade point average of at least 2.5 out of 4.0 in the courses of the

subject area missed and have completed the curriculum requirement in the subject area missed

• Have participated in any intervention programs offered by the school • Must have had a 97 percent attendance rate in any program offered outside

the normal school day • Obtain letters of recommendation from each teacher in the subject area not

yet passed.

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DIPLOMAS WITH HONORS CRITERIA Students need to fulfill all but one of the applicable criteria for the Diploma with Honors

Subject Academic Diploma with

Honors for Classes 2011 and Beyond

FFHS/PSEO

Career-Technical Diploma with Honors for Classes

2012 and Beyond Career Center

English 4 units 4 units

Mathematics 4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or the equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content

4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or the equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content

Science 4 units, including physics and chemistry

4 units, including two units of advanced science ****

Social Studies 4 units 4 units

Foreign Language 3 units (must include no less than 2 units for which credit is sought), i.e., 3 units of one language or 2 units each of two languages

N/A

Fine Arts 1 unit N/A

Electives N/A 4 units of Career-Technical minimum. Program must lead to an industry recognized credential, apprenticeship, or be part of an articulated career pathway which can lead to post-secondary credit

Grade Point Average

3.5 on a 4.0 scale 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

ACT/SAT Score [excluding scores from the writing sections]*

27 ACT / 1210 SAT 27 ACT / 1210 SAT

Additional Assessment

N/A Achieve proficiency benchmark established for appropriate Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or equivalent

Diploma with Honors requirements pre-supposes the completion of all high school diploma requirements in the Ohio Revised Code including:

½ unit physical education** ½ unit health

½ unit in American history ½ unit in government * Writing sections of either standardized test should not be included in the calculation of this score. ** SB 311 allows school districts to adopt a policy exempting students who participate in interscholastic athletics, marching band or cheerleading for two full seasons or two years of JROTC from the physical education requirement.

**** Advanced science refers to courses in the Ohio Core that are inquiry-based with laboratory experiences and align with the 11/12th grade standards (or above) or with an AP science course, or with the new high school syllabi, or with an entry-level college course (clearly preparing students for a college freshman-level science class, such as anatomy, botany, or astronomy), or contain material above the current OGT level.

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GRADUATING CLASSES OF 2010 AND BEYOND OHIO CORE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS English Language Arts 4.0 units Health .5 unit Mathematics 4.0 units 1

Physical Education .5 unit 2

Science 3.0 unit 3

Social Studies 3.0 units 4

Financial & Career Planning .5 unit5

Fine Arts 1.0 unit 6

Electives 4.5 units 7 21.0 units All seniors must satisfactorily complete the seniors in the Job Market Program.

1 Mathematics units must include 1 unit of Algebra I, 1 unit of Geometry and 1 unit of Algebra II or the equivalent of Algebra II. 2 HS Physical Education is required for two semesters during 8th grade. If a student moves into the FFHS school district after 8th grade, the student may be scheduled into HS Physical Education at that time, or may choose to have their participation in interscholastic athletics, band or cheerleading for two full seasons meet this requirement. Per state law, the two full seasons must be completed in the same activity. If this option is chosen elective requirements would increase from 4.5 to 5.0 units. 3Science units must include credits which are lab based as follows: 1 unit of physical sciences, 1 unit of life sciences and 1 unit advanced study in one or more of the following sciences: chemistry, physics, or other physical science; advanced biology or other life science; astronomy, physical geology, or other earth or space sciences. 5Students who move into FFHS school district after 10th grade may meet the Financial Literacy requirement through an alternative curriculum; however, it would be necessary to substitute an additional .5 elective credit. 4Social studies units must include 1 unit of social studies elective, 1 unit of American History, and 1 unit of American Government.

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6Students following a career-technical track are exempted from the fine arts requirement; however it would be necessary to substitute an additional 1.0 elective credit. 7Electives units must include one or any combination of foreign language, fine arts, business, career-technical education, family and consumer sciences, technology, agricultural education or English language arts, mathematics, science or social studies courses not otherwise required.

All seniors are required to complete Seniors in the Job Market portfolios. The Classes of 2007 and beyond are required to pass all five sections; writing, reading, math, citizenship, and science of the Ohio Graduation Test.

ALTERNATIVE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT for the OHIO CORE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS*

To earn a diploma without completing the CORE curriculum (Class of 2014 & beyond), the requirements are as follows:

• The student must complete two years of high school and the student’s parent must sign a statement consenting to the child’s graduation without completing the CORE and acknowledging that the child may not be able to proceed directly to a four-year university.

• The student and parent, guardian, or custodian must fulfill any procedural requirements the school stipulates to ensure the student and parent, guardian, or custodian are informed of the informal consent process.

• The student, and the parent, guardian, or custodian and the high school must develop a career plan for the child.

• The student’s high school must provide counseling and support for the student related to the plan.

• The student successfully completes, at a minimum, the curriculum prescribed in the current law. (See page 6).

*Procedures have been developed contact Mrs. Collins to request a meeting to discuss this “opt out” provision.

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GRADUATING CLASSES OF 2014 and BEYOND Alternative Graduation Requirement for the Ohio Core

Graduation Requirements Note: This requires a formal “Opt Out Conference” see page 5

English 4.0 Math 3.0 # Social Studies 3.0 Social Studies Elective (1.0) U.S. Studies (1.0) American Government (1.0) Science 3.0 Physical Science (1.0) Biology (1.0) Science Elective (1.0) Health .5 Phys. Ed. (1 semester = .25) .5 Life Planning .5 Business/Technology or Fine Arts or 1.0 * Foreign Language (I unit or 2 half units) Electives 5.5 Total Credits 21.0 #Students Grades 9-12 must be enrolled in a math course regardless of credits earned. *Business/Technology is defined as any computer class, agriculture education class, industrial technology course, or family and consumer sciences course. Any WCCC career technical course will meet this requirement. All seniors are required to complete Seniors in the Job Market portfolios. The Classes of 2007 and beyond are required to pass all five sections; writing, reading, math, citizenship, and science of the Ohio Graduation Test.

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COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Liberal /Traditional Selective/Highly Selective English 4 CP 4 AP/CP Math 3 CP Alg. I, II, Geometry 4 CP Alg. II and beyond Science 3 CP Phys., Bio., Chem. 4 CP/Honors beyond Chem. Soc. Studies 3 CP Govt., US Stud., Elec. 4 CP/Honors additional Elec. Foreign Lang. 2 CP Spanish 3-4 CP/Honors Spanish Performing Arts 1 Art, Choir, Band, Drama 1 Art, Choir, Band, Drama Accum. GPA C or higher B or higher ACT 17 to 24 21-30

FOUR YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN FOR COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS Assuming .5 credit of high school phys.ed. was earned during 8th grade

*1 credit of a Performing/Visual Arts elective must be completed

FRESHMAN YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR

CP English 9 CP English 10 CP Algebra I / CP Geometry CP Geometry / CP Algebra II CP Physical Science CP Biology Spanish I Fin.&Career Planning/Health CP Social & World Studies Spanish II * Elective CP U.S. Studies Study Hall or *Elective Study Hall or *Elective Lunch Lunch JUNIOR YEAR/1 Math JUNIOR YEAR/2 Maths CP or AP English CP or AP English CP American Government CP American Government CP or Honors Chemistry CP or Honors Chemistry Spanish III Spanish III CP Algebra II/DE College Algebra DE Precalculus *Elective CP Probability & Statistics/Intro Calculus Study Hall or *Elective Study Hall or *Elective Lunch Lunch SENIOR YEAR/1 Math SENIOR YEAR/2 Maths CP or AP English CP or AP English Spanish IV Spanish IV CP Social St. Elective CP Social St. Elective Honors Physics CP Physics AP Calculus DE Precalculus *Elective CP Probability & Statistics/Intro Calculus Study Hall or *Elective Study Hall or *Elective Lunch Lunch

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TWO YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN FOR WASH CO CAREER CENTER BOUND STUDENTS Assuming .5 credit of high school phys. ed. was earned during 8th grade FRESHMAN YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR CP English 9 CP English 10 Algebra Readiness CP Algebra I/CP Geometry CP Algebra I/CP Geometry CP Biology CP Physical Science CP US Studies CP Soc.& World Studies Financial Career Planning/Health Study Hall/Lunch Elective/Study Hall Elective Elective/Study Hall Elective 1 unit or 2 half units in Business/Technology or Fine Arts or Foreign Language is recommended, although WCCC courses meet the technology requirement. Students are strongly encouraged to pass all sections of the Ohio Graduation Test prior to enrollment at the Career Center. Physical Education, Health, and Life Planning courses are not taught at WCCC. Students must pass these courses at Fort Frye High School. Scheduling may not be possible at WCCC to make-up required courses for graduation which were failed in 9th or 10th grade. It is strongly recommended that students in this situation remain at Fort Frye High School. ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES: To be admitted to a technical program at the Career Center, a junior must have earned at least six credits in the state required core areas. These must include at least one credit in each of the following: English, Math, Science and Social Studies. To be admitted to a technical program at the Career Center, a senior must have earned a minimum of twelve credits, nine in the required core areas. At least two of the credits must be in English, one in math, one in science, one in social studies, and one in PE/Health. Rising juniors and seniors may elect to apply to the Washington County Career Center at any time prior to the opening of school as space permits. Students will be placed on a waiting list if the course is filled to capacity. Students who enroll at the Career Center may return to Fort Frye only during the first two weeks of either semester.

WASHINGTON COUNTY CAREER CENTER TECHNOLOGIES -Auto Collision/Custom Paint & Graphics -Patient Health Care -Auto Mechanics -*Sport Medicine & Exercise Science -Building Technology/Carpentry - Welding -Computer Graphics -Cosmetology -Diesel Truck Mechanics -Electricity -Heavy Equipment -Landscape Construction/Turf Management -Masonry -*Medical College Prep -Health Information Technology * Entrance requirements: C or better in Biology & Algebra I; GPA of 2.5 or above.

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STUDENT ATHLETES PLANNING TO PLAY A COLLEGE SPORT (More information and a quick link to both NCAA & NAIA is available on the HS

Guidance Page under Student Athletes) Student Athletes and their parents are responsible for reviewing and knowing the initial eligibility requirements to play a college sport. Therefore, an individual conference with the school counselor, parent and student is highly recommended. This should be done when the student is scheduling for grades 9 thru 12. Keep in mind that students will officially register on line with NCAA/NAIA, and a fee will be charged. Fee waivers You are eligibility for a waiver of the registration fee only if you have received a fee waiver for the ACT/SAT fee. You must have an authorized high school official submit you fee waiver documentation on line. If you have not yet been granted a fee waiver by ACT/SAT, you are not yet eligibility for the registration fee. Contact the guidance department for more information. Students need to complete registration at the end of their junior year or beginning of their senior year. All ACT/SAT test scores must be submitted to NCAA/NAIA directly from the testing company. The code for NCAA is “9999 and for NAIA “9876” will send your score directly to the Eligibility Centers and should be requested at the time the student registers for the test.

NCAA ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

Go to NCAA Eligibility Center on line at: http://eligibiltycenter.org click – Enter as a Student Athlete. NOTE: Division III Eligibility Standards – contact the institution regarding its academic and amateurism policies. GPA requirements and ACT Test Score requirements are found on line. DIVISION I DIVISION II 16 Core-Course Rule * 16 Core-Course Rule * 4 years of English 3 years of English 3 years of mathematics 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical sci. 2 years of natural/physical sci (1year of lab if offered by school) (1 year of lab if offered by school) 1 year additional English, math or 3 years of additional English, math natural/physical science or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign (from any area above, foreign language or comparative language or comparative religion/ religion/philosophy). philosophy). *Class of 2016 see website for additional requirements

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3NAIA ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Beginning Fall of 2011, students who wish to participate in athletics at a member institution will need to be certified by the NAIA Eligibility Center to qualify academically and to be cleared as an eligible student athlete.

NAIA Eligibility requires 2 of the 3: • 18 on ACT • Accumulative GPA 2.0 on 4.0 scale • Graduate in the top half of your class

May be found on the internet at: http://naia.cstv.com/member-services/attend.htm click on – NAIA A Guide for the College-Bound Athlete

AGRICULTURE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

FFA Dues will be $20.00 Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Yearlong) G102 Credit .5 per semester Grades 9-12 Fee: $10.00 This is the first course in the Agricultural and Environmental Systems career field. It introduces students to the pathways that are offered in the Agricultural and Environmental Systems career field. As such, students will obtain fundamental knowledge and skills in food science, natural resource management, animal science & management, plant & horticultural science, power technology and biotechnology. Students will be introduced to the FFA organization and begin development of their leadership ability. Recommended as a first year Ag class. Animal Science and Technology (Yearlong) G104 Credit .5 per semester Grades 9-12 Fee: $10.00 Students will develop business leadership, problem-solving and communication skills in relation to the science and technology of animals. Students will learn responsible animal management principals and routine husbandry practices in relation to animal welfare and behavior. Students will identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of monogastric and ruminant organisms as it applies to nutrition, reproduction, and animal health. Students will investigate animal genetics and how it impacts principles of animal improvement, selection and marketing. Recommended as a second year Ag class. Plant and Horticultural Science (Yearlong) G144 Credit .5 per semester Grades 9-12 Fee: $10.00 This first course in the pathway focuses on the broad knowledge and skills required to research, develop, produce and market agricultural, horticultural, and native plants and plant products. Students will apply principals and practices of plant physiology and anatomy, plant protection and health, reproductive biology in plants, influences in bioengineering, plant nutrition and disorders. Environmental aspects of irrigation, chemical applications, soils and pest management will be studied and applied. Projects and activities will enable students to develop communication, leadership and business management skills.

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Veterinary Science (Yearlong) G146 Credit .5 per semester Grades 9-12 Fee: $10.00 Students will develop knowledge of veterinary pharmacology, radiology and imaging techniques, principles of surgery, safe laboratory skills, and the concepts of ethics and professionalism in the work place. Students will develop skills in inquiry and statistical methods. Students will describe causes, symptoms, and treatment of common diseases with special emphasis on developing preventative health management plan and breeding programs. Students will utilize principles of technology to manage information systems, and research issues affecting the industry. Recommended Pre-requisite: Animal Science and Technology or livestock experience. Natural Resources (Yearlong) G148 Credit .5 per semester Grades 9-12 Fee: $10.00 Students will apply science principles and management practices to the protection of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. Students will learn fundamentals of land use as well as watershed, wildlife, fishery and forest management. Students will be introduced to management practices related to managing air and water quality along with requirements for managing solid and liquid waste. Communications, business principles and leadership skill development are essential to the program. Science and Technology of Food (Yearlong) G152 Credit .5 per semester Grades 9-12 Fee: $15.00 This first course in the pathway examines the research, marketing, processing and packaging techniques applied to the development of food products. Students will examine principles of food preservation techniques and determine correlations to food sensory, shelf life and food stability. Students will examine and develop food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance protocol. Government regulations and food legislation will be examined and the implications to food science and technology will be identified.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT A home computer is not necessary to take these courses.

All class sizes are limited to 20 due to availability of equipment.

Computer Applications I (1 semester) 300 Credit .5 Grades 8-12 Fee: $10.00 Students will learn the software Microsoft Word, which is part of the Microsoft Office package. They will learn word processing commands to create letters, reports, tables, and graphics. All assignments will be completed in class and there is no homework. Computer Applications II (1 semester) 310 Credit .5 Grades 8-12 Fee: $10.00 This course teaches students the software programs Excel and Access, which are part of the Microsoft Office Package. Students will learn to create databases and reports along with spreadsheets and charts. All assignments will be completed in class and there is no homework. Highly recommended for college/technical school bound students.

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Hypermedia (1 semester) 320 Credit .5 Grades 9-12 Fee:$10.00 Students will learn the software program, PowerPoint, which is a part of the Microsoft Office Package. They will create multimedia presentations that include text, graphics, animation, and transitions. Students will use a scanner, digital camera, and graphics program as they incorporate the graphics into the PowerPoint presentation. All assignments will be completed in class and there is no homework.

Web Publishing & Design (1 semester) 332 Credit .5 per semester Grades 10-12 Fee: $15.00 Students will learn about the emerging Web Publishing industry, background and history of the Internet, and navigation techniques. Students will learn about the required HTML tags, attributes, and elements found in standard HTML programming. Students will create their own web pages where they will also learn how to properly add text, links, images, tables, backgrounds and sound to their Web Pages. Computer Graphics (1 semester) 340 Credit .5 Grades 8-12 Fee: $10.00 Students will learn the image editing software, PhotoShop Elements. Activities will include how to capture images from digital cameras, scanners, and CDs as well as how to correct photos and use editing tools. All assignments will be completed in class and there is no homework. Desktop Publishing (1 semester) 350 Credit .5 Grades 9-12 Fee: $10.00 Students will create a wide assortment of professional-looking documents. Students will combine text and graphics into attractive, sophisticated, and useful publications. Digital camera and scanner will also be used to import images. All assignments will be completed in class and there is no homework. Dual Enrollment - Washington State Courses on FF Campus Students must meet eligibility criteria for the PSEO program which is an accumulative GPA of a 2.5 and a 3.0 GPA in any computer class previously completed in high school. Students and parents are required to attend a state mandated meeting on March 20, 2013 @ 6:30pm and file intent to participate in dual enrollment courses by March 30, 2013. PC Applications (1 semester) PBUSM1600 Credit .6 @ FFHS & 3 sem. hrs @ WSCC Grades 10 -12 Prerequisite: PSEO enrollment guidelines listed above. The primary focus is on the application of personal computers using software popular in the business community. Students will use current operating systems, web browsers, word processing, spreadsheet databases, and presentation software. Concepts will be reinforced by a variety of hands on assignments. Microsoft Excel (1 semester) POAST 2220 Credit .6 @ FFHS & 3 Sem. Hrs @ WSCC Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: PSEO enrollment guidelines listed above. Use Microsoft Excel to create and enhance simple worksheets, copy data, create named ranges, change fonts, patterns, colors, and formats. Create and use formulas and functions, both basic and advanced.

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

( NCAA approved)

Vocabulary Workbook Fee $10.00 for grades 9 – 12

College Prep English 9 (2 semesters) G405 Credit .5 per semester Grade 9 This freshman course includes writing various types of compositions with integrated usage instruction and language review as necessary; an emphasis on the short story form; consideration also of poetry, essays, dramas, and novels. Listening, discussion, critical thinking, and viewing are emphasized. Library skills are integrated into the course with research and public speaking skills practiced throughout the year. This course is designed to be an introduction for college bound students to the demands of higher level English courses.

College Prep English 10 (2 semesters) G415 Credit .5 per semester Grade 10 This course is designed to foster the development of language skills including reading, writing, and speaking for sophomores preparing to meet the academic demands of college. Organized around a series of research projects, reading includes fiction and nonfiction—essays, articles, stories, drama, novels, and other books—at a level of sophistication appropriate to the tenth grade. Critical appreciation of various texts is both developed through and demonstrated by student participation in discussion. Students should expect to write regularly, crafting essays appropriate to the given content, audience, and purpose. College Prep English 11 (2 semesters) G425 Credit .5 per semester Grade 11 This course is designed to foster the development of language skills including reading, writing, and speaking. Focusing primarily on American Literature, reading assignments include fiction and nonfiction—essays, articles, stories, drama, novels, and other books—at a level of sophistication appropriate for juniors preparing to meet the academic demands of college. As they read, students will experiment with a full range of close reading strategies: they will annotate tests, keep dialectical journals, develop effective graphic organizers, and in the process, discover their personal best reading practices. Research and discussion are both integral pieces of this course, as is regularly assigned writing.

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AP English Language 11 (2 semesters) G430 Credit .5 per semester Grade 11 Prerequisite: Summer preparation will be required. A grade of “C’ or better in CP English 10. Recommended for students applying to selective colleges. Students may earn college credit based on an end of the course exam. Cost of the College Board AP exam is approx. $80.00, waivers may be available. In this course, students are expected to develop the skills and the habits characteristic of critical thinkers. After a brief, systematic study of rhetoric students develop the skills of critical analysis by engaging in close reading of a variety of texts, primarily nonfiction. As they read, students will experiment with a full range of close reading strategies: they will annotate texts, keep dialectical journals, develop effective graphic organizers, and in the process, discover their personal best reading practices. Students will learn to adjust these practices to their own purposes and to the demands of the texts they encounter. Close reading of worthy texts will naturally invite students into scholarly conversation. Discussion and debate will be regular pedagogy. Students should expect to write every day, sometimes formally, often informally. In the process of composition, students must learn to locate themselves in their particular rhetorical situation; that is, they must identify their audience and their purposes for writing, and they must adjust content and style accordingly. They must be conscious and strategic about every aspect of their own texts, even as they come to appreciate that the texts we encounter have been deliberately wrought. Additionally, we recognize that thought and expression are refined through a process of revision. With the exception of essays developed for test practice, we expect that all essays written for publication (and a grade) will have evolved through several drafts. Class size limited to 15-20.

College Prep English 12 (2 semesters) G440 Credit .5 per semester Grade 12 This course is designed to prepare the student for college English classes. An emphasis will be placed not only on literature at a college level, but there will be a strong concentration on research, writing, and grammar skills. Grading will be strict, so that the student is well prepared to enter the college atmosphere.

AP English Literature (2 semesters) G445 Credit .5 per semester Grade 12 Prerequisite: Summer preparation will be required. A grade of “C” or better in a junior level English course. (AP English 11 is strongly recommended.) Recommended for students applying to selective colleges. Students may earn college credit based on their score on the College Board AP Exam. Cost of the College Board AP exam is approx. $80.00, waivers may be available. The AP English Literature and Composition course is designed to engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the intensive reading of a selected list of texts, students can deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students will consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Writing about literature is an important component of both the AP English Literature and Composition exam and this course. Class size limited to 15-20.

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Speech (2 semesters) G457 Credit .5 per semester Grades 9-12 Fee: Speech is designed to help the beginner overcome inhibitions and master techniques of breath control, body language, organization of thought, and confidence of self in the prowess of becoming a public speaker. Students will perfect the skills of formal presentations. Second semester will incorporate the skills acquired from the first semester speech curriculum into the production of the school news show. Students will be required to write, produce, and direct a news show that will be viewed by the student body. Students will be evaluated on their speech skills, their communication technique, their willingness to cooperate, and their creativity in television production. A student must have completed first semester in order to enroll in second semester.

Career Internship

Career Internship (2 semesters) G536 Credit 1 per semester Seniors Only This is a work-study course in which seniors attend school four periods per day and have early release time for employment. Credit is based upon a combination of class work and employment. Employability skills will be emphasized. All jobs are subject to approval by the instructor and require a minimum number of work hours. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation. Participation in the program is considered a privilege, not a right, and may be limited to 5% of the senior class attending on the Fort Frye campus. Interested students must submit an application for the program and complete a student parent conference. Forms are available in the Guidance Office.

Financial and Career Planning

Financial and Career Planning (1 semester) 516 Credit .5 Grade 10 Fee: $10.00 Students will explore career choices based on their interests, talents, and goals. This course will provide understanding of the concepts and principles involved in managing one’s personal finances. Banking, budgeting, credit, debt, insurance, investing, and many other topics will be covered. This course is required for graduation and is scheduled during the sophomore year.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT (NCAA approved)

Spanish I (2 semesters) G460 Credit .5 per semester Grades 8-12 Fee: None Prerequisite: A final grade of C or better in the previous years Language Arts/English course. An introductory course for students with no background in Spanish at the high school level. Emphasis will be placed on the listening and the speaking of the language. The course will include basic vocabulary study, grammar, and verb forms in both written and oral practice. Learning Spanish is one method of understanding the Spanish-speaking people and a major objective of the course will be to cultivate an appreciation of the customs of the Hispanic culture besides developing the ability to speak, read, and write the language at the elementary level.

Spanish II (2 semesters) G464 Credit .5 per semester Grades 9-12 Fee: None Prerequisite: Spanish I This course is a continuation of Spanish I with major emphasis on the listening and speaking skills. Culture studies will be included on a regular basis. Verb tenses and idiomatic expressions occur at the beginning of the course for those students continuing Spanish after a year’s absence.

Spanish III (2 semesters) G468 Credit .5 per semester Grades 10 & 12 Fee: None Prerequisite: Spanish II A continuation of Spanish II, this course incorporates the four language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It will be presented along with the reading of cultural stories, plays, newspaper clippings, etc. Cultural studies will feature Latin America and Spain. Emphasis will be on spoken Spanish.

Honors Spanish IV (2 semesters) G474 Credit .5 per semester Grades 11 & 12 Fee: None Prerequisite: Spanish III This course is a continuation of Spanish III for interested students wanting to become more proficient in the language. This course may be scheduled if enough students request this course. Recommended for students interested in applying to highly selective colleges.

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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Math Department Fee $5.00

Algebra Readiness (2 semesters) G607 Credit .5 per semester Grade 9 Fee: Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation. This course promotes comprehensive mastery of key concepts, skills and strategies necessary for students to advance to Algebra I. The course stresses the right curriculum strands of the Ohio Common Core based on the NCTM standards that help students learn to value mathematics; become confident in their ability to do mathematics; become mathematical problem solvers; learn to communicate mathematically; and learn to reason mathematically. In addition to reviewing skills with fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, and percents, this course also includes studies of algebraic expressions and integers, solving equations and inequalities, linear functions and graphing, spatial thinking, area and volume, irrational numbers, and nonlinear functions. This course is intended for students who do not yet have a mathematics credit.

(NCAA Approved)

CP Algebra I (2 semesters) G625 Credit .5 per semester Grades 9-10 Fee: Prerequisite: C or higher in Pre-Algebra or successful completion of Algebra Readiness. This course provides students with all of the concepts needed to succeed in a first-year algebra course. Correlated to NCTM Standards and Ohio Standards, the content provides students of all abilities with essential preparation in problem solving, calculator usage, and application lessons that demonstrate how algebra is integrated within related content areas. Topics include solving equations and inequalities; linear functions; systems of equations and inequalities; polynomials and factoring; quadratic functions and equations; and rational expressions and functions. This course is intended for any student.

CP Geometry (2 semesters) G630 Credit .5 per semester Grades 9-11 Fee: Prerequisite: Successful completion of CP Algebra I In this course, students go beyond the basics of geometry as they investigate the world of planes and solids. Students will explore parallel and perpendicular lines; triangles; quadrilaterals and polygons; right triangles and trigonometry; transformations; area and volume; circles; reasoning/logic and proofs. This course is intended for any student.

CP Algebra II (2 semesters) G635 Credit .5 per semester Grades 10-12 Fee: Prerequisite: Successful completion of CP Geometry. This course not only extends the ideas which were developed in Algebra I and Geometry, but also introduces new concepts such as the complex number system, exponential functions and equations, logarithms, and matrices. This course is intended for any student.

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Dual Enrollment - Washington State Courses on FF Campus Eligibility criteria for the PSEO/DE program is an accumulative GPA of a 2.5 and a 3.0 GPA in all high school math courses. Students and parents are required to attend a state mandated meeting on March 20, 2013 @ 6:30pm and file intent to participate in dual enrollment courses by March 30, 2013. DE College Algebra (2 semesters) DEMATH2130 Credit .5 per semester Grades 11 – 12 Fee: Prerequisites: Completion of CP Algebra II with a B or higher, an accumulative GPA of a 2.5 and a 3.0 GPA in all math courses. Application-based course on functions and graphs, systems of linear equations, 3x3 determinants, factoring, quadratic equations and inequalities, exponents and radicals, and logarithms. DE Precalculus (2 semesters) DEMATH2150 Credit .5 per semester Grades 11 – 12 Fee: Prerequisites: Completion of CP Algebra II with a B or higher, an accumulative GPA of a 2.5 and a 3.0 GPA in all math courses. This course is intended for the student needing a solid mathematical background in order to take the AP Calculus AB. Topics to be covered include: functions, graphs of functions including polynomial, rational, all powers, as well as logarithmic and exponential functions, complex numbers and systems of equations and inequalities, operations on matrices, trigonometric definitions,, right and nonright angle trigonometry, trigonometric identities, law of sines and cosines, graphing trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, vectors, conics, and polar coordinates. This course replaces Math Analysis.

Honors Probability & Statistics (1 semester) 645 Credit .5 Grades 11 - 12 Fee: Prerequisites: Successful completion of CP Algebra II. This course explores topics in the area of probability and statistics including binomial probability, conditional probability, expected value, graphical representations of data, central tendency, variability, and confidence intervals. This course is recommended for any students planning on pursuing higher education.

Honors Introduction to Calculus (1 semester) 650 Credit .5 Grades 11 & 12 Fee: Prerequisite: Completion of or current enrollment in CP Math Analysis. This course introduces basic concepts of calculus, preparing students for a more rigorous college calculus course. The topics of study will focus on limits, differentiation and integration. This course is recommended for those students who plan to pursue higher education in mathematics, science, or business related field.

AP Calculus AB (2 semesters) G655 Credit .5 per semester Grade 12 Fee: Prerequisite: A grade of C or above in CP Math Analysis. (Completion of CP Introduction to Calculus is highly recommended.) This course is an extension of CP Intro to Calculus. Further exploration of the applications of the derivative and the integral will be included. The course is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Calculus exam, which may award college credit. This course is recommended for students interested in applying to highly selective colleges. The College Board charges apx. $80 for the Advanced Placement Exam, which may be taken at the end of the course.

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PERFORMING/VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENTS

ART DEPARTMENT Art class sizes are limited to 28 students.

Art I (2 semesters) G200 Credit .5 per semester Grades 9-12 Fee $30.00 Art and You is suggested for first year high school art students. This course is dedicated to making art a highly personal experience. Emphasis is on all types of painting, drawing, art history, appreciation, and an introduction to sculpture.

Art II (2 semesters) G210 Credit .5 per semester Grades 10-12 Fee $30.00 Prerequisite: Art I Environmental Art emphasizes an awareness of the student’s ability to plan and shape their own environment through the study of interior design, architecture, perspective, model-building, and experimentation with other forms of design and space. The last 9-weeks is an individualized study of areas of art not previously covered in class work. An introduction of photo shop applications is included.

Art III (2 semesters) G220 Credit .5 per semester Grades 10-12 Fee $30.00 Scheduled for 2012-2013 Prerequisite: Art I The World of Art is suggested for, but not limited to juniors and seniors. This course is an exploration of the broad applications of art in the world in which we live. Emphasis is placed upon practical applications of art in calligraphy, illustration, graphic art and design, sculpture, advertising and stained glass.

Art IV (2 semesters) G230 Credit .5 per semester Grades 10-12 Fee $30.00 Scheduled for 2013-2014 Prerequisite: Art I Art Careers is offered on a rotating basis, opposite Art III and suggested for but, not limited to juniors and seniors. This course is an in-depth exploration of several art-related career fields; in particular, cartooning, painting, sculpture, textiles, and portraits. There is a high degree of individualization of study. There is an emphasis on production and planning of a media presentation.

DRAMA DEPARTMENT

Drama (2 semesters) G240 Credit .5 per semester Grades 9-12 Fee: This course is a study of basic theatre skills, including acting and production techniques. Some written work is involved, but primarily done in a lab situation in class. Student must be willing to “get up in front of people”. Students will have the opportunity to participate in all theatre productions in some capacity, (cast or crew). Field trips to various area productions may be included. Students will work towards membership in the International Thespian Society. This class does involve time commitment outside of class. Extra rehearsals are a requirement. 9th graders will be required to audition during the spring of their 8th grade year. A limited number of freshmen will be accepted.

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Marching Band is an extracurricular activity that takes place after school hours. Marching Band is not for music credit. Contact the Supplemental Marching Band director for information.

HS Concert Band (2 semesters) G251 Credit .5 per semester Grades 9-12 Fee: Band is for students who have progressed through an elementary and junior high band program. It is also open to students that have never played in an organized group but have been taking lessons privately outside of school on a concert band type of instrument. The high school concert band will be required to attend several performances throughout the school year. There will be three (3) major concerts during the year; Fall, Christmas, and Spring. There will also be performances during the Four-Chaplain’s Sunday, and Commencement exercises at the end of the year. Opportunities are available for participation in ‘District IX activities. Self-discipline, cooperation, and musical awareness are emphasized.

High School Choir (2 semesters) G270 Credit .5 per semester Grades 9-12 Fee: A course for students who have passed auditions and are interested in a quality-performing choir. Requirements include participation in all concerts, including District IX contest. Field trips will be made available to the class, with a large trip planned every other year. Self-discipline, cooperation, and musical awareness are emphasized.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Health 10 (1 Semester) 551 Credit .5 Grade 10 Fee: Required for graduation, Health is aimed at arousing in the students awareness and an appreciation of the importance of good health as it relates to healthful living today and in the years to come. The course teaches the students to recognize the total self- the physical, emotional, mental, neuromuscular and social facet of one’s personality and the inter-relationship of each to form the whole. The course also includes a chance for students to explore their feelings and fears on issues important to adolescent development.

Physical Ed. (1 semester) G8936G Credit .25 Grades 9-10 Fee: Required for graduation, two semesters of physical education must be completed. Phys. Ed. is designed to stress not only the physical aspects of sports, but also the educational elements involved. Instruction is given on the rules, scoring, and correct procedures and form to use when performing each sport. Skill tests are administered after each major sport unit. Good hygiene is stressed with particular emphasis placed on showering needs after activity and the use of body deodorants. Cleanliness also is stressed in keeping gym clothes and towels clean. Sport areas covered are archery, volleyball, basketball, flag football, soccer, badminton, gymnastics, tennis, track and field, floor hockey, and softball. Appropriate shorts, tee shirts, or sweats, white socks, and tennis shoes are the required dress for Phys. Ed. Class.

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

(NCAA Approved) CP Physical Science (2 semesters) G705 Credit .5 per semester Grade 9 Fee: $20.00 This is a high school introductory-level course which satisfies the Ohio Core requirements. It introduces students to key concepts and theories that provide a foundation for further study in other sciences and advanced science disciplines. CP Physical science comprises the systemic study of the physical world, as related to chemistry, physics, and space science. Course content includes the study of the properties and reactions of matter; the study of motion, including kinematics and forces of nature; dynamics (Newton’s laws); energy; waves; the universe, including stars and galaxies; and the origin of the universe. This is a laboratory-based course.

CP Biology (2 semesters) G715 Credit .5 per semester Grade 10 Fee: $20.00 . Prerequisite: Completion of Physical Science or CP Physical Science. This course is the study of living things and the life processes that are common to both plants and animals. The laboratory-based course covers topics from one-celled organisms through the most complex organisms focusing on their structures and related functions. Study will include structures and processes necessary for life; the basic workings of unicellular and multi cellular organisms; the living systems of plants and animals; ecological and evolutionary relationships between organisms and their environment and a concentration on genetics and reproduction.

CP Chemistry (2 semesters) G735 Credit .5 per semester Grade 11 & 12 Fee: $20.00 Prerequisites: Completion of Biology, CP Biology or teacher recommendation. This course is concerned with the organization of chemistry, atomic structure, chemical formulas and equations, physical states of matter, solutions, equilibrium and kinetics, qualitative analysis, and radioactivity. Most colleges require Chemistry for unconditional admissions unless the student has taken Physics in its place. This is a laboratory-oriented course.

Honors Chemistry (2 semesters) G737 Credit .5 per semester Grade 11 & 12 Fee: $20.00 Prerequisites: C or above in CP Biology and simultaneous enrollment in or have completed CP Algebra II. This course is designed for advanced students to gain a better understanding of the world of matter and energy. Topics include: the periodic table, properties of matter, conservation of atoms, kinetic molecular theory, acid-base reactions, solutions, energy, chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, molecular bonding, organic and nuclear chemistry. Honors Chemistry applies additional quantitative chemical analysis and more in-depth study of the above topics than CP Chemistry. This is a lab-oriented course. It is highly recommended in preparation for most science and engineering careers.

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Honors Physics (2 semesters) G742 Credit .5 per semester Grade 12 Fee: $20.00 . Prerequisites: C or above in CP Chemistry and CP Algebra II. Simultaneous enrollment in or have completed Math Analysis. The student will study different kinds of forces of nature, particularly the kinds that cause motion. They will also study wave motion as applied to sound and light. Electricity with special emphasis on simple direct and alternating currents will be covered. Physics is recommended for students planning on going to college, especially those planning on majoring in a math or science related area. This is a math based physics curriculum.

CP Intro to Physics (2 semesters) G747 Credit .5 per semester Grade 12 Fee: $20.00 Prerequisites: C or above in CP Algebra I, Intro to Chemistry or CP Chemistry. This course engages students with real-world situations to build a strong conceptual understanding of physical principles ranging from classical mechanics to modern physics. With this strong conceptual foundation, students are equipped to understand the equations and formulas of physics, and to make connections between the concepts of physics and their everyday world.

Honors Anatomy and Physiology (2 semesters) G745 Credit .5 per semester Grade 12 Fee: $30.00 Prerequisites: C or above in CP Biology and CP Chemistry. This laboratory course is a study of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the human body. Medical terminology will also be included in the course. This course is highly recommended for students entering a health-related or veterinary field of study.

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT (NCAA approved)

CP Social and World Studies (2 semesters) G830 Credit .5 per semester Grade 9 Fee: The survey course of Social and World Studies will appraise world events from the 18th Century to the present. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing the social, political, and economic effects on global events during this time periods. Explanation of connections between the Enlightenment and changes between the citizens and their governments will be reviewed. Identification of reasons countries gained control of territory through imperialism and the impact on their societies will be discussed. This course will reinforce major historical patterns on global affairs that affect the nations of the world from the 18th Century to the present. Theme: This course examines world events from 160 to the present. It explores the impact of the democratic and industrial revolutions, the forces that led to world domination by European powers, the wars that changed empires, the ideas that lead to independence movements and the effects of global interdependence. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions.

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CP U S Studies: 1877-Present (2 semesters) G825 Credit .5 per semester Grade 10, 11 Fee: United States Studies analyzes the historical perspective of the Post-Civil War period and continuing to the present. It is designed to teach modern U. S. History while illustrating relationships with the past and possibilities for the future. A brief review of early U. S. History will begin the course. This course also appraises our American Heritage while utilizing historical, economic, social, governmental and geographic concepts, ideals, and principles. Theme: This course examines the history of the United States of America from 1877 to the present. The federal republic has withstood challenges to its national security and expanded the rights and roles of its citizens. The episodes of its past have shaped the nature of the country today and prepared it to attend to the challenges of tomorrow. Understanding how these events came to pass and their meaning for today’s citizens is the purpose of this course. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions. CP American Government (2 semesters) G800 Credit .5 per semester Grade 11, 12 Fee: $20.00 Government appraises the origins, philosophy and structure of the United States Government System. Examination of the U. S. Constitution, Supreme Court decisions and their interpretation of the Constitution, including the social and political effects on citizens; the structure and practices of the American political system and political parties; United States domestic and foreign policies; and an in depth analysis of the legislative, executive and judicial branches. This course also examines the democratic decision making processes and citizen rights and responsibilities. (underclassmen by permission) Theme: How the American people govern themselves at national, state and local levels of government is the basis for this course. Students can impact issues addressed by local governments through service learning and senior projects.

Social Studies Electives

(Counts for Honors Diploma, however, only Economics is NCAA approved) Mock Trial (first semester) 820 Credit .5 Grades 11 & 12 Fee: $30.00 Prerequisite: Passed Social Studies OGT and required social studies credits. May be taken more than one year. The major instructional themes of this course are to develop an understanding of the American court system. Students will examine the background to contemporary jurisprudence from the Greeks and Romans to the present time. Focus will be on the criminal justice and the areas of crime, police procedures, criminal trials, juvenile justice, and the causes and possible ways to reduce crime. Comprehensive work will also involve the preparation of case materials in the form of interpretation of data and presentation in oral and written form. Study skills will involve critical thinking, interpretive reading, writing, speaking and debate. Students will become familiar with the workings of the court system, the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Ohio, and individuals’ legal rights and responsibilities as therein defined. Students should have good reading, writing, and speaking skills. Particular focus will be on the Mock Trial Competition case. Class is limited to 24 students. Scheduled opposite Economics or Contemporary Issues.

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Contemporary Issues (1 semester) 805 Credit .5 Grades 11&12 Fee: Sociology/Word Affairs/Contemporary Problems is designed to provide the pupil with the opportunity to explore the broad spectrum of the various disciplines of social studies while placing special emphasis on current national and global issues. While focus is on the United States, this course will compare, analyze and appraise the world community. This course will encourage development of oral, written, reasoning and analytical skills needed to discuss, compare, contrast and express facts and opinions on world events, social and contemporary problems, and current events. Prerequisite: passed OGT and required social studies credits. Offered 2nd semester opposite Mock Trial. Theme: The dynamics of global interactions among nations and regions present issues that affect all humanity. These dynamics include: competing beliefs and goals; methods of engagement; and conflict and cooperation. Contemporary issues have political, economic, social, historic and geographic components. Approaches to addressing global and regional issues reflect historical influences and multiple perspectives. Students can impact global issues through service learning and senior projects.

Economics (2nd semester) 815 Credits .5 Grades 11 & 12 Fee: This course teaches students to analyze economic issues within objective, rational, systematic approach. Basic concepts are presented to permit economic issues to be thought of in a reasoned way. A simple overview of how the economic system works is provided. Skills are developed to recognize economic issues encountered as consumers, workers, citizens, and employers. Students learn to form their own judgments on economic issues, and develop an awareness of financial literacy. Topics also include an in depth study of capitalism, socialism and communism. Offered 2nd semester opposite Mock Trial. Theme: This course explores the fundamentals that guide individuals and nations as they make choices about how to use limited resources to satisfy their wants. More specifically, it examines the ability of individuals to use knowledge and skills to manage limited financial resources effectively for a lifetime of financial security.

Honors History in Film (2 semesters) G842 Credit .5 per semester Grades 11-12 Fee: Prerequisite: B or above in CP Social & World Studies and CP US History or teacher recommendation. History in film uses popular films to introduce and explore important political and historic events. This class will emphasize state standard topics while allowing students to examine a variety of views. Movies are complemented with readings, class discussion and written comparisons.

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Construction Systems (1 semester) 360 Credit .5 Grades 8-12 Fee: $5.00 A hands-on study of construction practices used for commercial and residential buildings. The course will include blueprint reading, estimating cost, masonry skills, carpentry skills, plumbing and electrical skills. Construction is offered 1st sem opposite the 2nd sem class, Power & Energy. Class size is limited to 18.

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Power & Energy (1 semester) 365 Credit .5 Grades 9-12 Fee: $25.00 This course introduces the concepts of small engine repair and power mechanics. Students will disassemble and reassemble a small engine. The course will also cover principles of electricity and electronics including soldering and basic house wiring. A 2nd semester course offered opposite the 1st semester course Construction Systems. Class size is limited to 18.

Technology (2 semesters) G372 Credit .5 per semester Grades 9-12 Fee: $30.00 A foundations course in Technology, this class prepares students to understand and apply technological concepts and processes. The course will include a “hands-on” approach to studying and understanding technology innovation. Students will develop an understanding of engineering design, manufacturing technologies, construction technologies and contemporary technologies, examples (solar, wind, Marcellus drilling) by completing several projects throughout the year. Class size is limited to 18.

Engineering Design (1 semester) 384 Credit .5 Grades 10-12 Fee:$30.00 Engineering Design, a semester course, is for students who are interested in technology, innovation, design and engineering. This course will use a “hands-on” approach to actively engage students in making and developing, using and managing technological systems. Students in engineering teams will apply technology, science and mathematics concepts and skills to solve engineering design problems. Highly recommended for students entering the engineering and design fields in college. A first semester course offered opposite the 2nd semester course Robotics Technology. Class size is limited to 18.

Robotics Technology (1 semester) 385 Credit .5 Grades 10-12 Fee: $20.00 This course is designed for students who have little or no experience with building robots, but a lot of interest in learning how! Beginning with the fundamental principles of construction and programming, we’ll branch into the use of sensors, debugging techniques, and gears. Students will work together in a highly team-oriented class to design, build, test and debug a tournament-ready robot. A second semester course offered opposite the 1st semester course Engineering Design. Students must have successfully completed Engineering Design. Class size is limited to 18.

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CAD (1 semester) 355 Credit .5 per semester Grades 10-12 Fee: $5.00 This is a semester long course covering hardware, software and terminology of a computer-aided drafting system. Assignments include creating drawings with AutoCAD software, using two-dimensional drawing, editing and display commands. Highly recommended for students entering the engineering and design fields in college. A first semester course offered opposite the 2nd semester course CAM. Class size is limited to 14.

Computer Aided Manufacturing (1 semester) (CAM) 358 Credit .5 Grades 10- 12 Fee: $25.00 Prerequisite: Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). Students will explore automation in industry through computer aided manufacturing. CAM provides students with “hands-on” opportunities to apply the design process in the invention or innovation of a new product. Highly recommended for students entering the engineering and design fields in college. A second semester course offered for high school credit only opposite first semester CAD. Class size is limited to 14.

YEARBOOK DEPARTMENT Yearbook (2 semesters) G180 Credit .5 per semester Grades 10-12 Fee: Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation Students will learn all aspects of yearbook production, including photograph picture taking and development), layout design, copy writing, and financing. Class members will be responsible for planning, producing, and distributing the Cadettana. Class size limited to 12 due to computer access.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

High School Office, Library, Guidance or Teacher Aide No Credit Grades 9 – 12 Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA in the immediately proceeding 9 weeks and faculty approval. Upper level students must have passed all OGT tests. This program is designed to allow teens to volunteer at FFHS as a high school or guidance office aide, an athletic director aide, a library aide, a phys. ed. aide or teacher aide. Many valuable skills including greeting the public, organizing and following directions, completion of tasks and accepting responsibility may be developed by volunteering in these capacities. Interested students may participate in this program in lieu of a study hall or depending on credit status, in addition to a study hall.

Teen Teaching TT1/ TT2 No Credit Grades 9 – 12 Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA in the immediately proceeding 9 weeks and principal approval. Upper level students must have passed all OGT tests. This program is designed to allow teens to explore the field of education. Students will be paired with a FF elementary teacher for one high school period a day for 1 or 2 semesters. Activities may include working in small groups with students, helping with class work, assisting with clerical work, displaying bulletin boards, supervising playground, or helping with art, music, or physical education. Interested students may participate in this program in lieu of a study hall or depending on credit status, in addition to a study hall.