Your children are the most valuable resource this nation possesses. Therefore it is of vital importance that every opportunity is provided for them to prepare wisely for their futures. In an effort to assist in this process, Lake Gibson High School is providing this Curriculum Guide that can be used throughout the high school years.

This guide is in no way designed to replace a close relationship between the parent/student and the school. Much of the included information changes rapidly and must be discussed with counselors in more detail for the latest updated information. However, it is a beneficial starting point for providing students with a greater knowledge of education, vocational and personal-social opportunities so that they can make better-informed choices and decisions in an increasingly complex society.

TO THE STUDENTS:

As a high school freshman, you will begin to earn credits for graduation. This is the start of a very important and exciting part of your life. In order to achieve the goals you have set, you need to learn as much as you can about yourself and the world around you. In addition, you need to know about high school programs and requirements. For this Curriculum Guide to be more meaningful, you should review its contents with your parents. Then, if you have any questions regarding the material contained in this guide, you may feel free to discuss them with your guidance counselor.

Listen, ask questions, and read. Do not worry about what others are doing. Work with your parents, teachers, and counselors to develop the best individual plan for your life. It is ultimately you, the student, who must make the final choices for both life goals and academic excellence. Staying informed will help you to make the right choices.

Lake Gibson High School is pleased to have the opportunity to provide this online guide for you in your search for a meaningful future.

Grading Scale:

100 – 90: A

89 – 80: B

79 – 70: C

69 – 60: D

59 – 0: F

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURES FOR 2007-08

1. Guidance counselors meet with small groups of students in January and February to explain procedures, and give out Curriculum Guides and registration materials.

2. In January, each current year academic teacher makes an English, math, science or social studies course/level recommendation for students the following year.

3. Students choose and prioritize other non-academic required and elective courses that they are interested in taking and turn in their registration form to the English teacher.

4. In February/March each student meets with his/her counselor. The academic recommendations of the teachers and the top priorities of the student’s choices are combined to arrange a preliminary selection of seven courses.

5. In March the administration determines the courses that will be offered the following year. The counselors call in all students whose tentative schedule is affected by this decision so that the student can make a new selection.

6. In late March each student receives a copy of the tentative selection listing the seven required and elective courses. At this time the student is given the opportunity to make any changes to this list.

7. At this point in the process the administration takes the predetermined number of sections for each course that has been allotted by the Polk County School Board and begins to develop a master schedule. This master schedule will be used to assign a predetermined number of students to each section. Eventually, as the master schedule is refined, teachers and rooms are attached to each section. This process takes approximately four months to complete and is not finalized until the week before school begins in August.

8. Before the end of school in May, students are given a copy of their tentative schedule listing the course name and the period assigned. They are again given the opportunity to make any changes to this tentative schedule.

9. Students have until June 1st to make any additional changes to the elective portion of their schedule. The administration then uses these two months to balance class sizes once students have made their final decisions.

Please note that teacher recommendations may be adjusted at any time throughout this scheduling process. Also, parents may request that the school consider a higher or lower level for any academic course(s) by writing or calling the guidance office.

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SCHEDULE CORRECTION/CHANGE POLICY FOR 2007-08

1. Changes to a schedule will only be considered by the guidance counselor and/or an administrator for the following reasons:

a. if the student has already received credit for a course that appears on his/her schedule.

b. if the student did not select a course that appears on his/her schedule.

c. if the student has not been scheduled into a class that is required for graduation, as determined by the guidance counselor.

2. Changes to a schedule will not be considered for the following reasons:

a. the student prefers a different teacher.

b. b. the student prefers a different lunch period.

c. the student requests to be placed in the same class as another student.

d. the student prefers to take a class at a different time.

e. the student has simply changed his/her mind after classes have been balanced.

3. Students must request a schedule correction by the end of the fourth day of each semester. Correction/Change Forms are provided to all classroom teachers for this purpose. Due to Florida’s attendance policy, a student can’t receive credit in a course that he/she has not attended for a sufficient number of hours. After the second week of the semester a student is unable to attend enough hours to receive credit.

4. The first consideration in any schedule correction is to keep class sizes in balance. A student may not be placed in a closed section or a section that has more students than the one from which the student came.

5. Due to increasing enrollments and the unpredictable nature of class size, the Polk County School District awards extra teaching units to schools that begin the year extremely overcrowded. These sections are typically awarded after school has been in session for a few weeks. Changes to a student’s schedule made after the first month of school may be necessitated by the addition of teaching units. The administration does everything it can to minimize these necessary adjustments.

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Class of 2008
Course Requirements:	# of Credits
English I, II, III, IV	4
Mathematics (1 credit must be in Algebra I or its equivalent courses - Algebra IA and Algebra IB)	3
Science (2 credits must include a lab component)	3
Social Studies	3
Practical and/or Performing Fine Arts	1
Life Management Skills	½
Personal Fitness	½
Physical Education	½
Electives	8½
Total Credits	24
Test Requirements: Students must earn a passing score on the 10th Grade FCAT Reading and Math Tests. Up to 5 additional opportunities will be given to pass these test sections. GPA Requirements: Student must maintain a 2.0 cumulative unweighted GPA in all courses taken.

 

Class of 2009
Course Requirements:	# of Credits
English I, II, III, IV	4
Mathematics (1 credit must be in Algebra I or its equivalent courses - Algebra IA and Algebra IB)	3
Science (2 credits must include a lab component)	3
Social Studies	3
Practical and/or Performing Fine Arts	1
Life Management Skills	½
Personal Fitness	½
Physical Education	½
Electives	8½
Total Credits	24
Test Requirements: Students must earn a passing score on the 10th Grade FCAT Reading and Math Tests. Up to 5 additional opportunities will be given to pass these test sections. GPA Requirements: Student must maintain a 2.0 cumulative unweighted GPA in all courses taken.

 

Class of 2010
Course Requirements:	# of Credits
English I, II, III, IV	4
Mathematics (1 credit must be in Algebra I or its equivalent courses - Algebra IA and Algebra IB)	3
Science (2 credits must include a lab component)	3
Social Studies	3
Practical and/or Performing Fine Arts	1
Life Management Skills	½
Personal Fitness	½
Physical Education	½
Electives	8½
Total Credits	24
Test Requirements: Students must earn a passing score on the 10th Grade FCAT Reading, Math, and Writing Tests and the 11th Grade Science Test. Up to 5 additional opportunities will be given to pass these test sections. GPA Requirements: Student must maintain a 2.0 cumulative unweighted GPA in all courses taken.

 

GRADE CLASSIFICATION TOTAL CREDITS	ALL COURSES MINIMUM CREDITS
Grade 9	0 - 4½
Grade 10	10½
Grade 11	16½
Grade 12	17 and above
Graduation	24

 

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FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP:

 

Florida Academic Scholars Award

(Covers tuition, mandatory fees & $600 for College related expenses at a public Florida institution) 3.5 weighted GPA in 15 Board of Regents courses* 75 hrs. documented Community service 1270 SAT OR 28 ACT

 

Florida Medallion Scholars Award

(Covers 75% tuition & mandatory fees at a public Florida institution) 3.0 weighted GPA in 15 Board of Regents courses* 970 SAT OR 20 ACT

 

The Board of Regents courses:

4 English 3 math Alg I and above (Lib Arts, Lib Arts Adv, Inf Geo, and Int Math not included) 3 science (2 must have lab components) 3 social studies (includes: Am History, World History, Civics, Economics, Am Govt., Psychology, Sociology, Contemporary History, Law Studies and Geography) 2 units of foreign language (must be in the same language) The Florida Bright Futures program awards a weighting of .25 for honors courses .5 for AP courses.

 

 

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award

(Covers 75% tuition & mandatory fees at a public Florida institution) 3.5 GPA in 3 vocational courses in an approved program 3.0 GPA in all subjects required for graduation excluding electives SAT score of 440 Verbal: 440 Math ACT score of 17 English; 19 Math; 18 Reading CPT score of 83 Reading; 83 Sentence; 72 Algebra

Note: For further explanation of Bright Futures Scholarships, call 1-888-827-2004

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NCAA UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE ATHLETIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be certified by the Clearinghouse, you must:

1. Graduate from high school.

You should apply for certification before graduation if you are sure you wish to participate in athletics as a freshman at the college to which you will be admitted. The Clearinghouse will issue a preliminary certification report when you have had all your materials submitted. After you graduate, if your eligibility information is requested by a member institutions, the Clearinghouse will review your final transcript to make a final certification decision according to NCAA standards.

2. Earn a grade-point average of at least 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale)

The minimum 2.0 must be earned in a core curriculum of at least 13 successfully completed academic courses during grades 9 - 12. Only courses that satisfy the NCAA definition of a core course can be used to calculate your NCAA GPA. No special values are allowed for "+" or "-"grades. The chart below shows the minimum core courses that must be passed.

 

Core units required for NCAA Certification
	Division I	Division II
English Core	4 years	3 years
Math Core (Algebra I & higher)	2 years	2 years
Science Core	2 years	2 years
Social Science Core	2 years	2 years
Additional English, Math, or Science	1 year	2 years
Additional Core (English, Math, Science, Social Science, Foreign Language, Computer Science, Philosphy, Non-doctrinal Religion)	2 years	2 years
Total Core Units Required	13	13

3. Have a Core-Course GPA or combined SAT or ACT score based on the qualifer index scale.

Please go to the NCAA website (www.ncaa.org/eligibility/cbsa/clearinghouse.html) to check out all eligibility requirements.

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LAKE GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE LISTINGS FOR 2006 – 2007

The following is a complete listing of courses which will be available for the 2006-2007 school year.

COURSE NAME	COURSE #	COURSE LENGTH	CREDIT	OPEN TO	PREREQUISITE
AGRICULTURE
Agriscience Foundation	81068100	Year	1	9 - 12	May count as Science credit.
Intro Horticulture 2	81215100	Year	1	9 - 12	Agriscience Foundation
Horticulture Science 3	81215200	Year	1	9 - 12	Introductory Horticulture
Horticulture Science 4	81216100	Year	1	10 - 12	Horticulture Science 3 and Teacher Approval
Agritech	81068200	Year	1	9 - 12	Agriscience Foundation
Agritech 2	81068200	Year	1	9 - 12	Agritech 1 and Teacher Approval
*Agribusiness (COOP)	81004100	Year	1 - 3	11 - 12	Teacher Approval
Agriculture Education Directed Study	81001000	Year	1	12	Teacher Approval
Agriculture Education Directed Study	81031200	Year	1	11 - 12	Agriscience Foundation and Teacher Approval
ART
Art 2/D Comp I	01013000	Year	1	9 - 12	None
Art 3/D Comprehensive	01013300	Year	1	9 - 12	None
Drawing/Painting I	01043200	Year	1	9 - 12	None
Drawing/Painting II	01043300	Year	1	9 - 12	Art 2/D or Drawing/Painting I
Graphic Design I	01063000	Year	1	9 - 12	Teacher Approval
Graphic Design II	01063100	Year	1	10 - 12	Teacher Approval
AP Studio Art 2-D Drawing Portfolio	01093500 01043000	Year Year	1	11 - 12 11 - 12	AP Teacher Approval
TV PRODUCTIONS
TV Production I	11003000	Year	1	9 - 12	Audition and approval by Mrs. McNabb
TV Production II	11003100	Year	1	10 - 12	Audition and approval by Mrs. McNabb
TV Production III	11003200	Year	1	11 - 12	Audition and approval by Mrs. McNabb
TV Production IV	11003300	Year	1	11 - 12	Audition and approval by Mrs. McNabb
Media Production	11003400	Year	1	11 - 12	Audition and approval by Mrs. McNabb
BUSINESS EDUCATION
Practical Keyboarding Skills	82003200	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
Practical Computer Skills	82003300	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
Business Systems and Technology I	82090200	Year	1	9 - 12	None
Administrative Office Technology	82121100	Year	1	10 - 12	Business Systems and Technology I
*Digital Publishing I	82095100	Year	1	11 - 12	Business Systems and TechnologyI
*Digital Publishing II	82095200	Year	1	12	Digital Publishing I
PC Support	82072100	Year	1	11 - 12	Teacher Approval
Business Software Application	82121200	Year	1	11 - 12	Business Systems & Tech I & II and Teacher Approval
Accounting Oper. I	82033100	Year	1	9 - 12	None
Accounting Oper. II	82033200	Year	1	10 - 12	Accounting I
Business Cooperative Education, Organization and Management (in class)	82004200	Year	1	11 - 12	Business Systems and Technology I and Teacher Approval
*Business Cooperative Education (OJT)	82004100	Year	1 - 3	11 - 12	Business Systems and Technology I and Teacher Approval
Legal Aspects of Business	82151300	Year	1	10 - 12	None
*Web Page Design	82071100	Year	1	11 - 12	Business Systems and Tech I & Business Software Application and Teacher Approval
*Bus. & Entre. Principles	82151200	Year	1	11 - 12	None
Financial Computing	88151500	Year	1	10	Teacher Approval
Financial Accounting	88151400	Year	1	11 - 12	Teacher Approval
Financial Planning	8815120	Year	1	12	Teacher Approval
*Finance Internship	88151300	Semester	½	11 - 12	Teacher Approval
Financial Operations	88151100	Year	1	11 - 12	Teacher Approval
DCT - Diversified Cooperative Training I	83030100	Year	1	11 - 12	Application & Teacher Approval
DCT - Diversified Cooperative Training II	83030200	Year	1	12	Completion of DCT I and Teacher Approval
*DCT - Diversified Cooperative Training I (OJT)	83004100	Year	1 - 3	11 - 12	Teacher Approval for participation in DCT I or II.
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ART
Intensive Language Arts	10004001 10004000	Year	1	9	Required Reading Course Enrollment based on NRT Stanines
Applied Communications	10014600	Year	1	9	Required Reading Course Enrollment based on NRT Stanines
English I	10013100	Year	1	9	None
English I Honors	10013200	Year	1	9	None
English II	10013400	Year	1	10	English I
English II Honors	10013500	Year	1	10	English I and Teacher Approval
English III	10013700	Year	1	11	English II
English III Honors	10013800	Year	1	11	English II and Teacher Approval
Advanced Placement English: Language and Composition	10014200	Year	1	11	Application process and Teacher Approval
English IV	10014000	Year	1	12	English III
English IV Honors	10014100	Year	1	12	English III and Teacher Approval
Advanced Placement English Literature	10014300	Year	1	12	Application process and Teacher Approval
Journalism I	10063000	Year	1	9 - 12	Teacher Approval
Journalism II	10063200	Year	1	10 - 12	Teacher Approval
Journalism III	10063300	Year	1	11 - 12	Teacher Approval
Journalism IV	10063400	Year	1	12	Teacher Approval
Speech I	10073000	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
Introduction to Drama	04003000	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
Drama I	04003100	Year	1	9 - 12	None
Drama II	04003200	Year	1	10 - 12	Drama I and Teacher Approval
Drama III	04003300	Year	1	11 - 12	Drama II and Teacher Approval
Drama IV	04003400	Year	1	12	Drama III and Teacher Approval
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
French I	07013200	Year	1	9 - 12	None
French I Honors	0701320H	Year	1	9 - 12	English Teacher Approval
French II	07013300	Year	1	9 - 12	French I and Teacher Approval
French II Honors	0701330H	Year	1	9 - 12	French I and Teacher Approval
French III Honors	07013400	Year	1	10 - 12	French II and Teacher Approval
French IV Honors	07013500	Year	1	10 - 12	French III and Teacher Approval
French V Honors	07013600	Year	1	12	French IV and Teacher Approval
Advanced Placement French Language	07013800	Year	1	12	French V and Teacher Approval
Spanish I	07083400	Year	1	9 - 12	None
Spanish I Honors	0708340H	Year	1	9 - 12	English Teacher Approval
Spainsh II	07083500	Year	1	9 - 12	Spanish I and Teacher Approval
Spanish II Honors	0708350H	Year	1	9 - 12	Spanish I and Teacher Approval
Spanish III Honors	07083600	Year	1	9 - 12	Spanish II and Teacher Approval
Spanish IV Honors	07083700	Year	1	11 - 12	Spanish III and Teacher Approval
Spanish V Honors	07083800	Year	1	11 - 12	Spanish IV and Teacher Approval
Advanced Placement Spanish Language	07084000	Year	1	11 - 12	Application, Three Years of Spanish. AP Teacher Approval.
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
Family Dynamics	85003450	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
Child Development	85003100	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
Early Childhood Education I	85032110	Year	1	10 - 12	Application: Child Development and Teacher Approval.
Early Childhood Education II	85032120	Year	1	10 - 12	Application: Child Development and Teacher Approval.
Early Childhood Educaion III, IV, V	85032130	Year	1	12	Completion of Child Care Aide I & II and Teacher Approval.
Culinary Operations I	85152100	Year	1	9 - 12	First Course of Culinary Arts/Hopsitality Academy Curriculum.
Culinary Operations II	85152200	Year	1	10 - 12	Second Course of Culinary Arts/Hospitality Academy. Teacher Approval.
Culinary Operations III	85152300	Year	1	12	Third Course of Culinary Arts/Hospitality Academy. Teacher Approval.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
Health Careers I	84171000	Year	1	10 - 12	None
Health Careers II	84171100	Year	1	11 - 12	Health Careers I and Teacher Approval.
Allied Health	84171310	Year	1	11 - 12	Health Careers I and Teacher Approval.
MATHEMATICS
Intensive Math	12004000	Year	1	11 - 12	None
Consumer Math	1205370	Year	1	12	None
Algebra I	12003100	Year	1	9 - 12	Teacher Approval
Algebra IA	12003700	Year	1	9 - 12	Teacher Approval
Algebra IB	12003800	Year	1	10 - 12	Requires Algebra IA
Informal Geometry	12063000	Year	1	10 - 12	Algebra I or Algebra IA & IB
Geometry	12063100	Year	1	9 - 12	"C" Averagae in Algebra I & Teacher Approval.
Geometry Honors	12063200	Year	1	9 - 12	"A or B" Average in Algebra I, "Above Average" Stanines in Math, and Teacher Approval.
Liberal Arts Math	12083000	Year	1	9 - 12	Passed Algebra I or passed Algebra IA & IB.
Integrated Math III	12073300	Year	1	10 - 12	Requires Algebra II
Liberal Arts Math Advanced	12083001	Year	1	10 - 12	Requires Algebra I & Geometry
Algebra II	12003300	Year	1	10 - 12	"C" Average in Geometry & Algebra I.
Algebra II Honors	12003400	Year	1	10	"A or B" Average in Algebra I/Algebra I Honors and Teacher Approval.
Applied Probability & Statistics	12103000	Year	1	11 - 12	Algebra II and Teacher Approval.
Pre-Calculus	12023400	Year	1	11 - 12	"A or B" Average in Algebra II (Honors) and Teacher Approval.
Advanced Placement Calculus AB	12023100	Year	1	11 - 12	Pre-Calculus, Application, and AP Teacher Approval.
Advanced Placement Calculus BC	12023200	Year	1	12	Advanced Placement Calculus AB and AP Teacher Approval.
MUSIC
Band I	13023000	Year	1	9 - 10	Placement level determined by Band Director.
Band II	13023100	Year	1	10 - 12	Placement level determined by Band Director.
Band III	13023200	Year	1	10 - 12	Placement level determined by Band Director.
Band IV	13023300	Year	1	11 - 12	Placement level determined by Band Director.
Band V	13023400	Year	1	11 - 12	Placement level determined by Band Director.
Band V Honors	1302340H	Year	1	11 - 12	Teacher Approval & End of Course Test Required.
Band VI Honors	1302350H	Year	1	12	Teacher Approval & End of Course Test Required.
Guitar I	13013200	Year	1	9 - 12	None
Guitar II	13023200	Year	1	10 - 12	Guitar I and Teacher Approval.
Keyboard I	13013600	Year	1	9 - 12	None - Two years of this course are offered.
Keyboard II	13013700	Year	1	10 - 12	Keyboard I and Teacher Approval.
Instrumental Techniques I	13024200	Semester	½	9	1st Semester Color Guard: Teacher Approval.
Instrumental Techniques II	13024300	Semester	½	9	2nd Semester Color Guard: Teacher Approval.
Eurythmics I	13050100	Semester	½	10	1st Semester Color Guard: Teacher Approval.
Eurythmics II	13050200	Semester	½	10	2nd Semester Color Guard: Teacher Approval.
Eurythmics III	13050300	Year	1	11	Color Guard: Teacher Approval
Eurythmics IV	13050400	Year	1	12	Color Guard: Teacher Approval
Chorus I	13033600	Year	1	9 - 10	None
Chorus II	13033700	Year	1	10 - 12	Chorus I, Level Determined by Teacher.
Chorus III	13033800	Year	1	11 - 12	Chorus II, Level Determined by Teacher.
Chorus IV	13033900	Year	1	12	Chorus III, Level Determined by Teacher.
Vocal Ensemble I	13034400	Year	1	9 - 10	Audition: Teacher Approval
Vocal Ensemble II	13034500	Year	1	10 - 12	Audition: Teacher Approval
Vocal Ensemble III	13034600	Year	1	10 - 12	Audition: Teacher Approval
Vocal Ensemble IV	13034700	Year	1	12	Audition: Teacher Approval
Music Theory I	13003000	Year	1	11 - 12	Teacher Approval
Music Theory II	13003100	Year	1	12	Music Theory I and Teacher Approval.
Instrumental Ensemble I	13024600	Semester	½	9 - 12	Teacher Approval
Instrumental Ensemble II	13024700	Year	1	9 - 12	Teacher Approval
Orchestra I	13023600	Year	1	9	Teacher Approval
Orchestra II	13023700	Year	1	10	Orchestra I and Teacher Approval.
Orchestra III	13023800	Year	1	10 - 12	Orchestra II and Teacher Approval.
Orchestra IV	13023900	Year	1	12	Orchestra III and Teacher Approval.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Personal Fitness	15013000	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
Beginning Weight Training	15013400	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
Intermediate Weight Training	15013500	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
Advanced Weight Training	15013600	Semester	½	10 - 12	Teacher Approval
Power Weight Training	15014100	Semester	½	10 - 12	Teacher Aprroval
Wrestling	15055500	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
Basketball	15033100	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
Beginning Volleyball	15055000	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
Intermediate Volleyball	15055100	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
Team Sports I	15033500	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
Team Sports II	15033600	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
R.O.T.C.
Introduction to Leadership Development (LET 1)	18013000	Year	1	9 - 12	None
Intermediate Leadership Development (LET 2)	18013100	Year	1	9 - 12	(LET 1) and Instructor Approval.
Applied Leadership Development (LET 3)	18013200	Year	1	10 - 12	(LET 2) and Instructor Approval.
Advanced Leadership Development (LET 4)	18013300	Year	1	10 - 12	(LET #) and Instructor Approval.
SCIENCE
Physical Science	20033100	Year	1	9	None
Physical Science Honors	20033200	Year	1	9	Teacher Recommendation
Biology I	20003100	Year	1	10	None
Biology I Honors	20003200	Year	1	10	Teacher Recommendation
Earth/Space Science	20013100	Year	1	10 - 12	None
Earth/Space Science Honors	20013200	Year	1	10 - 12	Teacher Recommendation
Advanced Placement Biology	20003400	Year	1	11 - 12	Application, Contract, and Teacher Approval.
Anatomy/Physiology	20003500	Year	1	11 - 12	"C" Average in Biology I.
Anatomy/Physiology Honors	20003600	Year	1	11 - 12	"B" Average in Biology I and Teacher Approval.
Marine Science I	20025000	Year	1	11 - 12	Biology I
Chemistry I	20033400	Year	1	11 - 12	"C" Average in Algebra I and Teacher Recommendation.
Chemistry I Honors	20033500	Year	1	11 - 12	"A or B" Average in Algebra I and Teacher Approval.
Advanced Placement Chemistry	20033700	Year	1	11 - 12	Application, Contract, and Teacher Approval.
Physics I	20033800	Year	1	11 - 12	"C" Average in Algebra I and Teacher Approval.
Physics I Honors	20033900	Year	1	11 - 12	"A or B" Average in Algebra I and Teacher Approval.
Advanced Placement Physics	20034300	Year	1	11 - 12	Pre-Calculus and Teacher Approval.
SOCIAL STUDIES
American History	21003100	Year	1	10 - 11	None
American History Honors	21003200	Year	1	10 - 11	Teacher Recommendation
Advanced Placement American History	21003300	Year	1	11 - 12	Application, Contract, and Teacher Approval
The American Economic Experience	21023800	Semester	½	11 - 12	None
Economics Honors	21023200	Semester	½	11 - 12	"A or B" Average in World History
Advanced Placement Macroeconomics	21023700	Semester	½	11 - 12	Applicain, Contract, and Teacher Approval
American Government	21063100	Semester	½	11 - 12	None
American Government Honors	21063200	Semester	½	11 - 12	"A or B" Average in World History
Advanced Placement American Government	21064200	Semester	½	11 - 12	Application, Contract, and Teacher Approval
Civics	21063300	Year	1	9 - 12	None
Psychology	21073000	Semester	½	11 - 12	None
Sociology	21083000	Semester	½	11 - 12	None
World Cultural Geography	21033000	Year	1	9 - 10	None
World History	21093100	Year	1	9 - 10	None
World History Honors	21093200	Year	1	9 - 10	None
Law Studies	21063500	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
Contemporary History	21093500	Semester	½	9 - 12	None
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Drafting and Design I	86008100	Year	1	9 - 12	None
Drafting and Design II	86008200	Year	1	10 - 12	Drafting and Design I and Teacher Approval
Drafting and Design III	86008300	Year	1	11 - 12	Drafting and Design II and Teacher Approval
Introduction to Materials	86011100	Year	1	9 - 12	None
Intermediate Materials	86011200	Year	1	10 - 12	Introduction to Materials and Teacher Approval
Materials, Independent Study	86011300	Year	1	11 - 12	Intermediate Materials and Teacher Approval
Introduction to Graphic Technology	86010100	Year	1	9 - 12	None
Intermediate Graphic Technology	86010200	Year	1	10 - 12	Introduction to Graphic Technology and Teacher Approval
Advanced Graphic Technology	86010300	Year	1	11 - 12	Intermediate Graphics Technology and Teacher Approval

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Agriculture Department

Agriscience Foundation

This program prepares persons for employment and includes use of facilities, land, water, machinery and labor in production of plants, animal breeding, livestock, harvesting, disease control, record keeping, machinery operation and maintenance. Prerequisites: none This course may substitute for one year of science requirement for graduation.

Agritechnology 1

This program prepares persons for employment and includes use of facilities, land, water, machinery and labor in production of plants, animals breeding, livestock, harvesting, disease control, record keeping, machinery operation and maintenance. Leadership activities through FFA.

Agritechnology 2

This program prepares persons for employment and includes use of facilities, land, water, machinery, and labor in production of plants, animal breeding, livestock, harvesting, disease control, record keeping, machinery operation maintenance, and leadership activities through FFA.

Introductory Horticulture

This program prepares persons for employment and includes production, processing, marketing of plants, landscaping and the use and maintenance of equipment. Leadership activities provided through FFA.

Horticulture Science 3

This program prepares persons for employment and includes production, processing, marketing of plants, landscaping and the use and maintenance of equipment. Leadership activities provided through FFA.

Horticulture Science Services 4

This course is designed to further develop competencies in the areas of plant identification and classification; growing media; irrigation system set up; and maintaining and analyzing records including production costs. Prerequisite: Horticulture Science 3 and teacher approval

Agribusiness Cooperative Education OJT

This program prepares persons for employment and includes use of facilities, land, water, machinery and labor in production of plants, animals breeding, livestock, harvesting, disease control, record keeping, machinery operation and maintenance. Leadership activities through FFA. Co-op is an arrangement between school and employers, when used, additional credits may be added to the program length.

Agriculture Education Directed Study

The purpose of this course is to provide students with additional competencies in Agricultural Education program that will enhance their opportunities for employment in the occupation chosen by the student. Prerequisite: Completion of an Agriculture Program and teacher approval

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Art Department

Art 2-D Comprehensive

A beginning level art course that will serve as the basic 2 dimensional art course for secondary art. Areas covered will be drawing, painting collage and print making. Prerequisites: None

Art 3-D Comprehensive

A beginning level art course that will serve as the basic three dimensional art course for secondary art. The content will include a basic introduction to one or more of the three dimensional processes. Prerequisites: None

Drawing and Painting I

A second level advanced course in the study of drawing and painting. Includes the study of composition in drawing, painting and design. Prerequisites: Art 2D or teacher approval

Drawing and Painting II

A third level advanced course the study of painting. The course will include but not be limited to, requiring extensive studio time outside of the school day. Students will study and acquire a high level of understanding of the concepts of composition in drawing and painting. Prerequisites: Draw and Paint I or teacher approval.

TV Production I

The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students to develop introductory skills in television production. The content should include an overview of television production including the history of TV and its role as an element of the mass media, television oriented careers, an orientation to writing for TV, and basic equipment used such as video recorders, cameras, and lights.

TV Production II

The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students to develop in the use of more advanced equipment for television production and to apply these skills in producing television programs. The content should include developing knowledge and skills for writing, producing, directing and editing TV programs, basic set design and use of equipment such as camera control, units, audio boards and editors.

TV Production III

The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students to develop in the use of more advanced equipment for television production and to apply these skills in producing television programs. The content should include developing knowledge and skills for writing, producing, directing and editing TV programs, basic set design and use of equipment such as camera control, units, audio boards and editors.

TV Production IV

The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students to develop in the use of more advanced equipment for television production and to apply these skills in producing television programs. The content should include developing knowledge and skills for writing, producing, directing and editing TV programs, basic set design and use of equipment such as camera control, units, audio boards and editors.

Media Production

The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students to develop skills in the production of non-print media. The content should include, but not be limited to the use of equipment for the production of non-print media, planning and producing non-print media and careers related to media production.

Graphic Design I

The purpose of this course is to give students basic understanding of graphic design using computers.

Graphic Design II

This course will give the student experiences with computer imaging, presentation of bit-mapping and color printing.

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Business Department

Accounting Operations I

This course establishes a firm foundation in fundamentals of accounting. Topics covered include journals, ledgers, financial reports, bank reconciliations, payroll records, tax reports, and business simulations for a proprietorship and partnership. Students will use computerized accounting software. A workbook is provided for reinforcement of manual and computerized accounting methods. Accounting will assist the student in daily life and business whether the student plans to major in business, law, medicine, education or science. Prerequisite: Suggested C average in mathematics

Accounting Operations II

This course continues with the complexities of accounting. Includes preparation of business tax forms, accounting for corporations, and some cost accounting and computerized accounting. Prerequisite: Accounting I.

Software: MS Excel

Business and Entrepreneurial Principles

This course is designed to provide an introduction to business organization, management, and entrepreneurial principles. Topics include business ownership and organizational structures, supervisory/management skills, business ethics and cultural diversity. (Prerequisite: recommended Typing I)

Software: MS Excel

Business Systems and Technology I (Typing I)

The course is designed to teach basic keyboarding skills to students in all business and office occupations. Students will develop fundamental skills in the operation of the computer by the touch system. Topics include memoranda, business letters, tabulations, reports and other business activities. The course includes instruction in competencies common to business and office occupations.

Software: Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Business Software Applications I

This course is designed to develop proficiency in using the advanced features of various software programs. Emphasis is on Microsoft Office applications. (Prerequisite: BST I & Teacher Approval)

Software: Microsoft Office - Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word: Netscape

Digital Publishing I (Desktop Publishing)

This course offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for careers in digital publishing. Emphasis is on computer generated art and text, graphic design, graphic production , electronic layouts and illustrations, electronic scanning and the use of digital cameras.

(Prerequisite: Typing I)

Software: Office XP - CorelDraw, Quarkxpress Publisher 2000

Digital Publishing II (Desktop Publishing)

This course continues the development of basic entry-level skills required for careers in the digital publishing industry. The content includes computer skills; digital publishing operations; layout, design, and measurement activities, decision-making activities; and digital imaging. Prerequisite: Desktop Publishing I

Software: Office XP, CorelDraw, QuarkXPress Publisher, Photoshop 6.0

Practical Computer Skills

This course is designed to teach practical computer skills and the effects of its application on society. Instruction is designed to provide an understanding of computer operations and the effect of software applications on business activities. Instruction includes computer applications using word processing, data base and spreadsheet software.

Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Prerequisite: At least one semester of keyboarding skills.

Practical Typing Skills

The purpose of this course is to teach students basic keyboarding skills and techniques using a computer. Instruction includes the input of alphanumeric data, keying and editing letters, memorandums, tabulated information, and developing keyboarding skill and accuracy.

Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint Year 1 credit

PC Support I

This course is designed as an introduction to the legal aspects of business. Topics include law concepts, forms of business ownership, governmental regulations, management functions human resources management issues, and career development.

The content includes software applications and operating systems including the use of advanced software/system features and programs; electronic communication via the Internet; Web page components; computer networking; hardware and software selection and installation; and preventive hardware maintenance. Prerequisite: Teacher approval only)

Software: Windows NT, Windows 95-98, PowerPoint

Web Design I

This course is designed to provide a basic overview of the Internet, Intranet, and WWW. The content includes operating systems; basic HTML commands; navigation of the Internet, Intranet and Web; and Web Page Design.(Prerequisite: BST I, and Teacher Approval) Software: FrontPage 98, HTML, PowerPoint

Web Design II

This course provides advance concepts for Internet, Intranet, and Web design. The content includes Web site promotion, advanced HTML commands advanced page design, and multimedia applications. These students will also be responsible for maintaining the school's web site. (By Teacher Approval Only.)

Software: FrontPage 2000, HTML, PowerPoint

Business Cooperative Education OJT

Credits and hours vary. The purpose of this program is to provide the on the job training component when the cooperative method of instruction is used to prepare students for employment in business occupations.

Business Cooperative Education Classroom

This course provides business cooperative education students with a common class that can be used to reinforce and provide additional competencies in their selected business education program. Instruction may include maintaining job related forms and instruction in subjects related to all business programs.

Diversified Cooperative Training I

This is the basic course for the in-class component of the on the job training program. Completion of this course is not required in order for the student to be a program completer. The course provides continued instruction in leadership skills, job application, grooming, personality development, economic systems, personal finance, work ethics, job safety and job performance skills.

Diversified Cooperative Training II
This course provides the second year of the in-class component of the DCT program. Completion of this course is not required in order for the student to be a program completer.

Diversified Cooperative Training (OJT)

Credits and hours vary. This course is designed to provide the on the job training component of the diversified cooperative training program. Instruction is comprised of supervised on the job training, governed by individualized training plan signed by the employer, teacher, and student.

*Students can receive credits at Polk Community College by completing three sequential business courses with a 3.0 GPA in the Business courses and a 2.0 GPA overall.

 

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English Department

English I

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in English language skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the content areas of literature and language. This course provides instruction in reading and vocabulary necessary for comprehension of printed materials.

English Honors I

This course provides instruction in and opportunities for the critical analysis of literary genre and assists learners in the exploration of the writing process in both creative and logical settings. Listening and observation skills are emphasized.

English II

This course covers a study of many different kinds of world literature along with the review of some of the fundamentals of grammar which will enhance the regular writing program.

English II Honors

This course explores in depth many different kinds of literature; extensive reading of world-famous novels is pursued; and advanced-level writing regularly done.

English III

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in American literature and in English language skills. Grammatical concepts, reading and writing skills, and vocabulary development will be emphasized.

English III Honors

The purpose of this course is to provide advanced students the opportunity for in-depth study of American literature. Emphasis is placed on literary analysis through oral discussions and writing of essays and creative compositions. Advanced grammatical concepts, reading skills, vocabulary development and the study of language are emphasized.

*Advanced Placement English Language and Composition

The purpose of this course is to help to prepare qualified students to pass the May AP English Language and Composition test to receive college credit, to develop college-level writing skills, to survey American literature, and to help students recognize various writing styles and techniques. A 3.5 cumulative GPA and an A in English II Honors are prerequisites and a high score on the PSAT in the verbal portion is recommended.

English IV

This course provides instruction in language skills, including vocabulary, speaking, composition, listening, and reading. Emphasis is placed on oral and written analysis of selected British and world literature, including contemporary authors.

English Honors IV

This course promotes academic excellence in language skills through enriched experience in communication skills, instruction in the development of the English language, and written aboral critique of major British and world literature as part of our literary heritage. Composition emphasizes critical analysis and interpretation. Prerequisite: Teacher approval.

Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition

This course is a scholarly, college-level study of literature and composition which includes reading and analysis of a wide range of literature from various genres. The course studies the subtleties of the English language and emphasizes critical thinking and writing in relation to literature. The course prepares students for AP exam given by the College Board. Students normally enter this course after the Junior AP English course. Prerequisite: Teacher Approval.

Introduction to Drama

Introduction to Drama is a fundamentals course. It meets for one semester. The course is designed to acquaint students with theater history, plays, stage movement, mime, improvisation and to encourage students to continue the study of theater.

Drama I

Drama I is a full year course which includes units in history of theater, stage production and acting. This course is designed to improve acting and staging techniques.

Drama II, III & IV

These three courses are offered together and are for the serious theater student. The courses' aim is to produce school plays and community service performances. In order for a student to be eligible for these courses, he/she must obtain the signature of the drama coach.

Advanced Reading

Concentrates on verbal and reading skills needed to improve SAT and ACT scores.

Journalism I

Journalism I is designed for the student who desires to develop fundamental journalistic writing skills. Students study the various kinds of stories found in newspapers and yearbooks as well as other topics directly related to production of school publications (i.e. page design, photography and advertising sales). *Level to be determined by interview.

Journalism II

Journalism II or III may be elected either as a newspaper or yearbook course and is designed for the student who desires a staff position on either publication. As staff members, students will practice and master the skills necessary to write the various kinds of stories, headlines and captions needed as well as other areas directly related to the production of the school publications. (i.e. page design, photography and advertising sales). *Level to be determined by interview.

Journalism III & IV

Journalism III & IV are lab classes for selected advanced publication’s students. Journalism III & IV students on either publication are expected to show leadership skills and to master writing and production skills for their chosen publication. *Level to be determined by interview.

Speech I

Speech I provides development in communication and listening skills including conversation, public speaking, group discussion, debate and oral interpretation.

Intensive Reading

Reading course especially designed to improve literacy skills. Placement in either class is determined by NRT Stanines. *Required for all ninth grade students.

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Foreign Language Department

French I (Reg or Hon)

French introduces students to the target language and its culture and develops communicative skills and cross cultural understanding. Prerequisites: None for Reg. English teacher recommendation for Honors.

French II (Reg or Hon)

This course will reinforce the fundamental skills acquired by the students in French I. This course develops increased listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as cultural awareness. Specific content to be covered is listening and oral skills. Reading and writing receive more emphasis, while continuing the culture of the French. Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation

French III*

This course will expend the skills acquired by the student in French II. Specific content to be covered includes but is not limited to expansions of vocabulary and conversational skills through discussions based on selected readings. Students acquisition of grammatical concepts is strengthened by everyday activities.

*This is an Honors Level Course

French IV*

This course is to expand the skills acquired by the students in French III. Specific content to be covered includes but is not limited to expansions of vocabulary and conversational skills through discussions based on conversational skill. There is growth in vocabulary for practical purposes including writing magazine and literary works.

*This is an Honors level course

French V*

This course will expand the skills acquired by the students in French IV. Specific content to be covered includes but not limited to developing communication skills through the presentation of oral reports . Reading selections include newspaper and magazine articles, adaptations of short stories, plays, and compositions. *This is an Honors level course

*AP French Language

Written fluency in the language to prepare the student to take the Advanced Placement test. Specific content to be covered includes but is not limited to that determined by the advanced placement program guidelines.

Spanish I (Reg or Hon)

Spanish I introduces students to the Spanish Language and its culture and develops communication skills and cross cultural understanding. Prerequisite: None for Regular, English teacher recommendation for Honors

Spanish II (Reg or Hon)

Spanish II reinforces the fundamental skills acquired by students in Spanish I.

Spanish III*

Spanish III provides mastery and expansion of the skills acquired by the students in Spanish II.

*This is an Honors level course

Spanish IV*

Spanish IV provides mastery and expansion of the skills acquired by the students in Spanish III.

*This is an Honors level course

Spanish V*

Spanish V provides mastery and includes reading literature.

*This is an Honors level course

*AP Spanish Language

The purpose of Advanced Placement Spanish Language is to develop oral and written fluency in the language to prepare the student to take the advanced placement test. Specific content to be covered includes but is not limited to that determined by the advanced placement program guidelines.

*All Advanced Placement classes require a signed contract with the parents, student and teacher prior to acceptance into the class.

* Honors levels for all first and second year courses in Spanish, and French are available upon recommendation of English teacher for 1st year courses and the foreign language teacher for second year students.

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Family and Consumer Sciences Department

Life Management Skills

This required course teaches you everything you need to know to stay healthy and avoid life's hazards. Life Management Skills covers nutrition, consumerism, self-concept, human sexuality, and substance abuse. Students learn how to make intelligent and informed choices in your life.

Child Development

Scope out children and family from pre-pregnancy to school age. These years are the most important time of a child's development. Get a handle on the latest nurturing, developmental, educational, and nutritional needs for families of the 21st century. This is recommended as a prerequisite to Child Care Assisting.

Family Dynamics

The purpose of this course will help students understand the nature and function of relationships within the family. Students will recognize the impact of balancing work and family as well as the technological and social forces impacting the family.

Early Childhood Education I

This is a class for students who enjoy working with children or plan a career in child care or teaching and would enjoy working in a preschool setting while learning to identify principles of child development and identifying rules and regulations which govern child care.

Early Childhood Education II (2 hour block taken with Child Care Aide III below)

This is a class for students who enjoy working with children or plan a career in child care or teaching and would enjoy working in a preschool setting while learning to identify various observation methods; to maintain safe, clean, and healthy learning environment; to guide developmental activities; to assist with the food service program; to use appropriate guidance and discipline techniques; and to identify and report suspected child abuse and neglect.

Early Childhood Education III

This is a class for students who enjoy working with children or plan a career in child care or teaching and would enjoy working in a preschool setting while learning to guide young children in physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development activities; to demonstrate communication and employability skills and to maintain professionalism. College credit is available. Qualifies for Gold Seal Scholarship upon completion of Child Care Aide 1,2 and 3.

Early Childhood Education IV

This class prepares students to be child development specialists. Students will acquire competence in the areas of mentoring; workshop development; team building; and brain research and professional development. College credit is available. Qualifies for Gold Seal Scholarship upon completion of Child care Aide 1,2,3 and 4.

The Culinary Arts/Hospitality Academy

The purpose is to recruit and train students who have the potential to lead the Hospitality Industry into the future. The following courses form the cornerstone of the academy:

Culinary Operations I

Culinary Operations II

Culinary Operations III

Culinary Operations IV

Admission into Culinary Operations II, III and IV is by application and acceptance.

Culinary Operations I

This course will introduce you to restaurant food preparation, service and work procedures, as well as plenty of practical experience preparing cakes, pies, desserts, soups, and many other delicious foods. This is a prerequisite for working in the Tribal Grounds Café in Food Production II and III and is the first course offered in the Culinary Arts/Hospitality Academy.

Culinary Operations II, III, and IV

These courses are designed for the aspiring chef or those that just live to cook You will explore career options and skills needed for owning or managing a restaurant, such as safe and sanitary work procedures, developing and preparing recipes, decorating cakes, as well as front and back of the house duties. The student-run enterprise Tribal Grounds Café is an integral part of the Food Production and Culinary Arts/Hospitality curriculum and is staffed through Food Production II, III and IV classes. Successful Completion of Food Production I, II and III courses qualifies the student for the Gold Seal Scholarship.

Family and Consumer Science On the Job Training (OJT)

Provides paid internship during and after school hours to allow exposure to the workplace and offer networking opportunities in various segments of the industry.

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Health Department

Health Careers 1

This course provides instruction in structure and function of the body systems in relation to health and disease related medical terminology and careers in the health field.

Health Careers 2 (2 Hr. block with Applied Health below)

This course includes a logical integration of scientific concepts relating to health care. These concepts are based on anatomy and physiology, micro‑biology, chemistry, physics, nutrition, psychology and sociology. This course is a co-requisite to health service occupations 3.

Allied Health (combines with above)

This course provides common skills performed by the majority of health care workers in hospitals, nursing homes and other health care agencies. Practical classroom/laboratory and clinical experiences are correlated with the theory of this course. Students will perform health care skills in the clinical setting under the supervision of a qualified health occupations teacher and or qualified health professional.

Health Occupations Cooperative Education OJT

The purpose of this program is to provide the on the job training component when the cooperative method of instruction is used to prepare students for employment in business occupations.

Health Occupations Directed Study

This course is for Seniors who have completed Health 1, 2 & 3.

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Industrial Arts Department

Introduction to Drafting

This course provides instruction in competencies common to a cluster of occupations in drafting. Prerequisite: none

Intermediate Drafting

This course is the study of the means of communication through lines, symbols and information about building, & includes activities for the development of preliminary sketches, plans, elevations, sections and detail drawing. Prerequisite: Intro to drafting

Drafting - Independent Study

This course provides students with an advanced study of the drafting program.

Prerequisites: introduction and intermediate drafting

Introduction to Materials (woodshop)

This course is designed to provide instruction in competencies common to a cluster of occupations which process wood, metals, and plastics and develops basic skills, knowledge, and attitudes for success and advancement in a specialized trade. Prerequisites: none.

Intermediate Materials (woodshop II)

This course provides students with an expanded study and application of the knowledge, human relations, and technical skills of industrial materials and processes technology, primarily working with woods, metals, and plastics. Prerequisite: Introduction to materials.

Introduction to Graphics Technology

This course provides students with an introduction to the knowledge, human relations, and technical skills of graphic arts technology.

Intermediate Graphics Technology

This course provides students with an expanded study and application of the knowledge, human relations and technical skills of graphic arts technology. Prerequisite: Introduction to Graphics Technology

Advanced Graphics Technology Year 1 credit

This course provides students with an advanced study and applications of the knowledge, human relations and technical skills of graphic arts technology. Prerequisite: Introduction and Intermediate Graphics Technology

Completion of all 3 drafting courses can lead to a Gold Seal Scholarship!

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Math Department

Intensive Math (FCAT)

This course develops the skills necessary for success on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test required for graduation. This course can only be taken with department and guidance approval. This course does not receive a math credit. Only elective credit will be issued.

Algebra I

This course provides the foundation for more advanced mathematics courses. Topics shall include, but not be limited to, sets, variables, structure and properties of the real number system, first degree equations/inequalities, relations, functions, graphs, systems of linear equations/inequalities, integral exponents, polynomials, rational algebraic expressions. Prerequisite: teacher approval.

Liberal Arts Math

The purpose of this course is to strengthen the mathematics skills required for further study of advanced math. Topics shall include but not be limited to operations of real numbers, ratio and proportion, percent, integers, polynomials, factoring, algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities. Prerequisite: Teacher Approval, Alg 1A, 1B, Alg I. Special Note This course will not count as one of the three credits required for Freshmen entry into a State University in Florida.

Informal Geometry

The application of basic geometric skills and concepts in solving real-world problems. No formal proof is required. Topics shall include but not be limited to properties of lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles. Congruence and similarity, perimeters and areas of polygons and circles, pytha-figures, simple constructions. Prerequisites: Alg 1, 1A/1B & teacher approval. This course will not count as one of the three credits required for Freshmen entry into all State Universities in Florida.

Geometry

A course in Euclidean geometry emphasizing proofs and skill in applying the deductive method to mathematical situations. Topics shall include but not be limited to, logic and reasoning, the study of lines, planes, angles, triangles, similarity congruence, geometric inequalities, polygons and circles, area and volume, and constructions. Prerequisite: Alg I and teacher approval.

Geometry (Honors)

A rigorous in-depth study of Euclidean geometry emphasizing methods of proof and the formal language of mathematics.

Prerequisites: Algebra I and teacher approval

Liberal Arts Advanced

The purpose of this course is to strengthen the mathematical skills required for further study of advanced math. Topics shall include but not be limited to operations with real numbers, ratio and proportion, percent, integers, polynomials, factoring, algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, quadratic equations and geometric topics. Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry and teacher approval. Special Note: In general this course will not count as one of the three credits required for freshman entry into all state universities in Florida.

Algebra II

This course is to continue the study of algebra. Topics shall include, but not be limited to, the review and extension of the structure & properties of the real number system, relations, functions and graphs, polynomials, rational expressions, irrational exponents, quadratic equations/inequalities functions, logarithms, complex numbers and word problems. Prerequisite: Alg I and Geometry. teacher approval.

Algebra II Honors

This course is an in-depth study of the topics of Algebra II with emphasis on theory, proof and development of formulas and their
application. Topics include but not limited to algebraic structure, 1st degree equations in 1 and 2 variables, solved algebraically and
graphically, systems of equation and inequalities, functions and relations, radicals and complex numbers. Prerequisites: Algebra I &
Geometry with teacher approval.

Applied Probability and Statistics

This course will explore the concepts of probability. Elementary statistics and hypothesis testing will be used.

Prerequisite: Algebra II and teacher approval.

Pre-Calculus

This course gives a familiarity with functions and their graphs, trig. identities, surface revolution, statistics, vectors and matrices as a preparatory for calculus. Prerequisite: Algebra II Honors , Integrated :A's and B's ; teacher approval..

* Advanced Placement Calculus AB Year 1 credit

This course is to offer high school students college level mathematics under the guidelines of the advanced placement program. The course content will follow the outline set forth by the college board for advanced placement calculus. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus A's & B' plus teacher Approval..

* Advanced Placement Calculus BC

This course is to offer high school students college level mathematics under the guidelines of the advanced placement program. The course
content will follow the outline set forth by the college board for AP Calculus BC. Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB with A's and B's.

***Critical Thinking Skills

This course will be used for SAT preparation and will not receive a math credit. Only elective credit will be awarded.
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry.

Consumer Math

This course is offered to seniors and applies computational skills to real world consumer situations.

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Music Department

Band I

The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in the application of musicianship, performance techniques, and aesthetic awareness through rehearsal and performance of varied band literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, enabling students to develop fundamental skills in characteristic tone production, band performance techniques, musical literacy, and interdisciplinary approach to music appreciation, and the improvisation of music.

Band II

The purpose of this course is to provide students with continued instruction in the application of musicianship, performance techniques, and aesthetic awareness through rehearsal and performance of varied band literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, extending skill development in characteristic tone production, and performance techniques, musical literacy, and an interdisciplinary approach to music appreciation, and the improvisation of music.

Band III

The purpose of this course is to provide students with continued instruction in the application of musicianship, performance techniques, and aesthetic awareness through re4hearsal and performance of varied band literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, interpreting medium level band music; improving appropriate tone production and performance technique; identifying simple musical form and varied style periods; formulating aesthetic awareness; composing and arranging music, and understanding the relationship of music and it application to life-long enjoyment.

Band IV

The purpose of this course is to develop independence of musicianship, performance techniques, and aesthetic awareness through rehearsal and performance of varied band literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, interpreting advanced level band music; refining tone production and performance techniques; the understanding of musical form, style and aesthetic perceptions; refinement of composing and arranging skills, and the further understanding of the relationship of music and it application to life-long learning.

Band V Honors credit only - Level 5 - director approval required
The purpose of this course is to develop independence of musicianship, performance techniques, and aesthetic awareness through rehearsal and performance of varied band literature; formulating critical listening skills and aesthetic awareness; refining compositional skills and the further understanding of the relationship of music and its application to life-long enjoyment.

Band VI Honors credit only - Level 6 - director approval required
The purpose of this course is to develop internalization and independence of musicianship, performance techniques, and aesthetic awareness through rehearsal and performance of varied band literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, interpreting advanced level band music; refining independent musicianship, tone production and performance techniques; analyzing and applying musical form, style in the performance preparation of varied band literature; developing critical listening skills and the further understanding of the relationship of music and its application to life-long enjoyment.

Orchestra I

The purpose of this course is to develop musicianship skills in music ensembles on orchestral instruments. The content should include, but not be limited to, enabling students to develop basic fundamental skills in characteristic tone production, orchestral performing techniques, musical literacy, and music appreciation.

Orchestra II
The purpose of this course is to extend musicianship and ensemble experiences on orchestral instruments. The content should include, but not
be limited to, extending skill development in characteristic toned production, orchestral performance techniques, musical literacy, and music
appreciation.

Orchestra III

The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in the development of technical skills through the study of varied orchestral literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, interpreting medium level orchestral music; establishing appropriate tone production and performance techniques; identifying simple musical form and varied style periods; formulating aesthetic awareness.

Orchestra IV

The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in the development of technical skills through the study of varied orchestral literature. The content should include but not be limited to, independent interpretation of medium level orchestral music; refinement of tone production and performance techniques; musical for, style periods, and aesthetic perceptions.

Orchestra V Honors credit only - Level 5 - director approval required

The purpose of this course is to develop independence in musicianship, performance techniques and aesthetic awareness through rehearsal and performance of varied orchestral literature. The content should include but not be limited to, independent interpretation, tone production and performance techniques. Analysis of form, style, and history in the performance preparation of varied orchestral literature; formulation of critical listening skills and aesthetic values.

Orchestra VI Honors credit only - Level 6 - director approval required

The purpose of this course is to foster internalization of independence in musicianship, performance techniques and aesthetic awareness through rehearsal and performance of varied orchestral literature. The content should include but no be limited to, instruction independent interpretation of difficult music, refinement of independent musicianship, tone production and performance techniques, the analysis and application of form, style and history in the performance preparation of varied orchestral literature, internalization of critical listening skills and aesthetic values.

Instrumental Ensemble and Performance I

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction on selected instruments or in an ensemble setting. Performance techniques, proficiency, and the development of music fundamental are the major focus of the course. Formation of critical evacuations and aesthetic values should be emphasized. The content should include, but not be limited to, interpretation of melodic and rhythmic notation in a variety of styles, key signatures, and meter, using appropriate performance techniques; improvisation; performance of music of various cultures; and analysis and evaluation as a listener and performer.

Instrumental Ensemble and Performance II

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction on selected instruments or in an ensemble setting. Performance techniques, proficiency and the development of music fundamentals are the major focus content should include, but not be limited to, interpretation of melodic and rhythmic notation in a variety of styles, key signatures, and meter, using appropriate performance techniques; improvisation; performance of and appreciation for music of various cultures, and analysis and evaluation as a listener and performer.

Instrumental Ensemble and Performance III

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction on selected instruments or in an ensemble setting. Performance techniques, proficiency and the development of music fundamentals are the major focus of the course. Formulation of critical evaluations and aesthetic values should be emphasized. The content should include, but not be limited to, interpretation of melodic and rhythmic notation in a variety of styles, key signatures and meter, using appropriate performance techniques: improvisation; performance of and appreciation for music a various cultures, and analysis and evaluation as a listener and performer.

Instrumental Ensemble and Performance IV

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction on selected instruments or in an ensemble setting. Performance techniques, proficiency and the development of music fundamentals are the major focus of the course. Formulation of critical evaluations and aesthetic values should be emphasized. The content should include, but not be limited to, interpretation of melodic and rythmic notation in a variety of styles, key signatures, and meter, using appropriate performance techniques; improvisation; performance of and appreciation for music of various cultures, and analysis and evaluation as a listener and performer.

Chorus I

The purpose of this course is to provide students with experiences in basic vocal production, technique. And part singing. The content should include, but not be limited to, extending development of basic musicianship skills, including choral performance techniques, vocal tone production, music literacy and music appreciation.

Chorus II

The purpose of this course is to provide students with experiences in basic vocal production, technique, and part singing. The content should include, but not be limited to extending development of basic musicianship skills, including choral performance techniques, vocal production, musical literacy and music listening.

Chorus III

The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in the development of basic vocal musicianship and technical skills through the study of varied choral literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, interpretation of notation; establishment of appropriate tone production and performance techniques; holistic presentation of simple musical form, varied style periods and aesthetic values.

Chorus IV

The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in the application of vocal musicianship and technical skills through the study of varied choral literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, independent interpretation of easy-medium (E-ME) level choral music; refinement of tone production and performance techniques; analysis of musical form, varied style periods and aesthetic perceptions.

Chorus V - Honors credit only - Level 5 - director approval required

The purpose of this course is to develop independence in musicianship performance techniques, and aesthetic awareness through the rehearsal and performance of varied choral literature. The content should include but not be limited to, interpretation of difficult choral music (MD-D); development of independent musicianship, tone production and performance techniques; the analysis of form, style and history included in the performance of varied choral literature; formulation of critical listening skills and aesthetic values.

Chorus VI - Honors credit only - Level 6 - director approval required

The purpose of this course is to foster independence in musicianship performance techniques, and aesthetic awareness through the rehearsal and performance of varied choral literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, independent interpretation of difficult choral music (MD-D); refinement of independent musicianship, tone production and performance techniques; the analysis and appreciation of form, style and history included in the performance of varied choral literature; internalization of aesthetic values and critical listening skills.

Vocal Techniques and Ensemble I

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop performance techniques and proficiency in group and solo situations and to develop creativity through the study of appropriate and varied choral literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, developing performance techniques peculiar to the voice with emphasis placed on technical and musical
fundamental.

Vocal Techniques and Ensemble II

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop performance techniques and proficiency in group and solo situations and to develop creativity through the study of appropriate and varied choral literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, developing performance techniques peculiar to the voice with emphasis placed on technical and musical fundamentals and listening skills.

Vocal Techniques and Ensemble III

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop performance techniques and proficiency in group and solo situations and to develop creativity through the study of appropriate and varied choral literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, develo0ping performance techniques peculiar to the voice with emphasis placed on technical and musical fundamentals and listening skills.

Vocal Techniques and Ensemble IV

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop performance techniques and proficiency in group and solo situations and to develop creativity through the study of appropriate and varied choral literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, developing performance techniques peculiar to the voice with emphasis placed on technical and musical fundamentals and listening skills.

Music Theory I

The purpose of this course is to teach students analysis skills and application of musical fundamentals as practiced in the various historical periods. The content should include, but not be limited to, instruction in the structure of music composition through written analysis and performance with emphasis placed on aural development, harmonic notation and analysis.

Music Theory II

The purpose of this course is to teach students analysis skills and application of musical fundamentals as practiced in the various historical periods. The content should include, but not be limited to, instruction in the structure of music composition through written analysis and performance with emphasis placed on aural development, harmonic notation and analysis.

Music Theory III

The purpose of this course is to teach students analysis skills and application of musical fundamentals as practiced in the various historical periods and to develop the student=s ability to recognize and understand those fundamentals and processes in any music that is heard or read in score. The content should include, but not be limited to, instruction in the structure of music composition through written analysis and performance with emphasis placed on aural development, harmonic notation and analysis

Keyboard I

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop keyboard performance proficiency. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in reading music notation, analysis of form, style, history, improvisation, and composition techniques.

Keyboard II

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop keyboard performance proficiency. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in reading music notation, analysis of form, style, history, improvisation, and composition techniques.

Keyboard III

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop keyboard performance proficiency. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in reading music notation, analysis of form, style, history, improvisation, and composition techniques.

Keyboard IV
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop keyboard performance proficiency. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in reading music notation, analysis of form, style, history, improvisation, and composition techniques.

Guitar I
The purpose of this course is to provide students with development of guitar performance skills and interpretation of notation. The content should include, but not be limited to, music fundamentals, guitar performance techniques, and interpretation of musical notation including chord symbols.

Guitar II
The purpose of this course is to provide students with continued development of guitar performance skills and interpretation of notation. The content should include, but not be limited to, music fundamentals, guitar performance techniques, and interpretation of musical notation including chord symbols.

Guitar III
The purpose of this course is to provide students with continued development of guitar performance skills and interpretation of notation. The content should include, but not be limited to, music fundamentals, guitar performance techniques, and interpretation of musical notation including chord symbols.

Guitar IV
The purpose of this course is to provide students with continued development of guitar performance skills and interpretation of notation.
The content should include, but not be limited to, music fundamentals, guitar performance techniques, and interpretation of musical notation including chord symbols.

Instrumental Techniques I/II Instrumental Techniques I/II

The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in the development of beginning level skills in the art of performing various bodily movements with color guard equipment (flags, rifles, sabers) in rhythm using musical accompaniment.

Eurythmatics I, II, III, IV

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop proficient skills in creating, performing, and evaluating choreographed performances as an independent ensemble and in cooperation with the marching band. Emphasis is placed on dance, equipment manipulation, precision and the relationship between music and dance.

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Physical Education Department

Personal Fitness

This course provides the student with training in the importance of physical fitness, assessment of bio-mechanical and physiological principles to improve and maintain good health.

Beginning Weight Training

Includes but not limited to knowledge of importance of muscular strength endurance, assessment of muscular strength/endurance, knowledge of health problems associated with inadequate levels of muscular strength/endurance, knowledge of skeletal muscles, application of bio-mechanical

Intermediate Weight Training

Includes but not limited to reinforcement of knowledge, introduced in beginning weight training, expansion of weight training programs. Knowledge of various weight training theories; knowledge of various equipment available in the field to develop muscular strength, muscular endurance, knowledge of program.

Beginning Power Weight Training

Includes but not limited to safety practices, assessment of health-related fitness, skills, techniques, strategies, and ruled of weight training, assessment of basic Olympic and power weight training skills, consumer issues related to weight training and fitness activities.

Advanced Weight Training

Includes but not limited to reinforcement of knowledge, introduced in intermediate weight training, expansion of weight training programs. Knowledge of various weight training theories; knowledge of various equipment available in the field to develop muscular strength, muscular endurance, knowledge of the program.

Basketball
The content should include but not be limited to in-depth knowledge and application of skills, techniques, strategies, rules and safety practices necessary to participate in basketball and knowledge of the organization.

Team Sports I

Includes but not limited to knowledge, application of skills, techniques, strategies, rules, safety practices necessary to participate in flag football, volleyball, basketball, speedball and flickerball, in addition, the maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness shall be stressed.

Beginning Volleyball

The content should include but not be limited to in-depth knowledge and application of skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and safety practices necessary to participate in power volleyball, & knowledge of the organization and administration of volleyball activities. Strategies of team play, skill acquisition should be stressed.

Intermediate Volleyball

The content should include but not be limited to in-depth knowledge and application of skills, techniques, strategies, rules and safety practices necessary to participate in power volleyball, & knowledge of the organization and administration of volleyball activities. Strategies of team play, skill acquisition should be stressed.

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ROTC Department: Introduction to Leadership Development

The course provides ongoing instruction in leadership theory, drill and ceremonies, hygiene and first aid, introduction to maps and map reading, techniques of oral communication, marksmanship and safety, introduction to LD‑2 and physical readiness.

Intermediate Leadership Development

The course provides ongoing instruction in intermediate leadership drill & ceremonies, intermediate first aid, intermediate map reading, intermediate first aid, intermediate techniques of oral communication, intermediate marksmanship and safety, the U.S. Army, people, places and times. Service ROTC opportunities, intro to LD‑3, selection optional subjects and physical readiness.

Applied Leadership Development

This course provides ongoing instruction in applied leadership, drill and ceremonies, applied map-reading/land navigation, applied techniques of oral communication, marksmanship and safety, service/ROTC opportunities, the role of the Army, selected optional subjects and physical readiness.

Advanced Leadership Development

The course provides ongoing instruction in advanced leadership techniques, drill and ceremonies, advanced communication, staff functions and procedures, selected optional subjects and physical readiness.

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Science Department

Environmental Science

This course involves the student in a comprehensive exploration of the environment using scientific methods and techniques while keeping mathematics and technical terms to a minimum. It emphasizes the human and social aspects of the ecosystem applying an interdisciplinary approach to environmental problems. Laboratory procedures are emphasized.

Physical Science

An experimental-investigative science course dealing with matter, energy, motion and force, including the study of mechanics, heat sound, light, electricity, magnetism and atomic structure. The experiments and investigative activities are designed to induce and stimulate participation and involvement and teaching laboratory techniques. Co-requisite: Algebra I

Physical Science Honors

Designed to provide in-depth, practical and stimulating experiences in the study of matter and energy for students who have shown above average academic abilities. Problem solving via research, investigations, and experimentation will be utilized to enable the students to grasp fundamental principles. Emphasis will also be placed on current issues. Pre-requisite: Algebra I "C" or better

Biology I

Biology I is a lab oriented course which studies the basic structure and function of both plants and animals. A practical approach to the study of functions and characteristics of living things is stressed.

Prerequisite: C average in 9th grade science.

Biology I Honors

Biology I honors is a lab oriented course that includes the study of the basic structure and function of plants and animals, the structure and function of cells, photosynthesis, and the environmental problems of man. Prerequisite: B average in 9th grade science. C average in Algebra I

*Advanced Placement Biology

A second laboratory oriented year course for students with abilities which need a challenging advanced studies of the life sciences. Requires intensive individual effort and prepares student for AP or CLEP exams for college boards.

Prerequisite: Biology I Honors with a B or better and Instructor's Permission.

Anatomy and Physiology (Honors)

This course is designed to study the structure and function of the human body and related diseases. Reinforcement of concepts will be via laboratory experience. Dissection and physiological experiments are used frequently. This is an advanced course and a "B" average in Biology and Teacher approval is required. Ideal for students interested in medically related careers.

Anatomy and Physiology

This course is designed to study the structure and function of the human body and related diseases. Reinforcement of concepts will be via laboratory experience. Dissection, physiological experiments, and microscope work are used frequently. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology.

Marine Science I

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a survey of the marine biome. The content shall include a study of the origin of the oceans, the nature of the marine habitat including chemical, taxonomy and classification, characteristics of major marine phyla and man's.

Earth Space Science

The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities to the student to develop concepts of the earth, its materials, processes, and history with respect to the solar system and the universe. Lab activities include the scientific method and the use of computers. Students should be proficient in basic mathematics and familiar with computers.

Chemistry I

A laboratory oriented science that includes chemical calculations, chemical equations, and laboratory experience involving use of related equipment and methods. This introductory course is for the student who is planning for college. It is a mathematical and theoretical approach to such topics as atomic balancing equations, and other topics. Pre-requisite: Algebra I

Chemistry I Honors

A laboratory oriented science that includes chemical calculation, chemical equations, and laboratory experience involving use of related equipment and methods, this introductory course is for the student who is planning for college. It is a mathematical and theoretical approach to such topics as atomic balancing equations and other topics. This is a more advanced course than chemistry I. Pre-requisite: Algebra I "B" or better

*Advanced Placement Chemistry

A laboratory oriented advanced chemistry course designed to prepare a student for the ap or CLEP college boards examination and for a college science curriculum. Intensive study & time are required of the students. The course includes topics such as atomic theory, bonding, states of matter, reaction types, reduction‑oxidation, stoichiometry, and kinetics. In addition to the regular AP course requirements. Students must have taken Algebra II with a AB@ or better.

Physics I

Physics is a lab oriented science that includes topics relating to matter, energy, and their interactions. Heavy emphasis is on problem solving and laboratory application of skills and concepts. This is a college prep course and students should have completed algebra and geometry. Prerequisite: Algebra II

Physics I Honors

This is a more advanced course of the description above. Prerequisite: Algebra II Honors or Alg II Grade of A.

*Advanced Placement Physics

This is a first year physics course for those students that desire an advanced in depth study of mechanics, electricity. The course is the equivalent of a college freshman physics course and students who take the course should be dedicated to the study of science and proficient in math. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus and AP Physics teacher approval

*Note: Special Criteria for AP Physics

1. 3.5 weighted GPA

2. Teacher evaluation for last math course( teacher should recommend)

3. AP Physics teacher approval

4. Signed contract with student

5. Student must pass a short math pretest

6. Student must have taken or be taking calculus. (Seniors taking pre-Calculus with an A in their last math class will be allowed with the instructor's permission.)

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Social Studies Department

American History

The purpose of this course is enable students to understand the development of the United States within the context of history with a major focus of the post-Reconstruction period. Students will use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social, and employment settings.

American History Honors

The purpose of this course is enable students to understand the development of the United States within the context of history with a major focus of the post-Reconstruction period. Students will use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social, and employment settings.

World History

The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand their connections to the development of civilizations by examining the past to prepare for their future as participating members of a global community. Students will use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social, and employment settings.

World History Honors

The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand their connections to the development of civilizations by examining the past to prepare for their future as participating members of a global community. Students will use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social, and employment settings.

*Advanced Placement American History

This course is for students who are capable of studying on the college level. A score of three or better (scale one to five) on A.P. Exam may earn up to six hours college credit. A demanding schedule of analytical reading is required.

American Economic Experience

The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand concepts and processes of economics, and to facilitate decision-making skills necessary to be informed economic citizens and financially successful individuals.

Economics Honors

This course will provide students with the knowledge and decision-making tools necessary for understanding how society organizes its limited resources to satisfy its unlimited wants. Students will gain understanding of choices they must make as producers, consumers, investors, and taxpayers.

*Advanced Placement Macroeconomics

Students understand the choices they must make as producers, consumers, investors, and tax payers. The study of economics provides students with the knowledge and decision-making tools necessary for understanding how a society must organize its limited resources to satisfy its unlimited wants.

American Government

The purpose of this course is to enable students to gain an understanding of American government and political behavior that is essential for effective citizenship and active involvement in a democratic society.

American Government Honors

The purpose of this course is to enable students to gain an understanding of American government and political behavior that is essential for effective citizenship and active involvement in a democratic society.

*Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics

Students acquire a critical perspective of politics and government in the United States. They learn general concepts used to interpret American politics and analyze specific case studies. Students also become familiar with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute the American political perspective.

Psychology

This course is designed to provide an understanding of human behavior by studying the adaptation of the individual to his physical and social environment. The student will learn how his individual personality develops and its relationship to hereditary and environmental influences in his life.

Sociology

Sociology is the study of man's behavior in groups. This course concerns how man becomes socialized and learns to live in a world of many cultures and races and its concern with solutions to social problems through collective action in order to promote a more equitable and harmonious life.

Contemporary History

This course provides an opportunity for students to express their views on current issues and learn how to relate to them. World, national, state and local events will be reviewed and discussed. Newspapers, news magazines, television, films, speakers and field trips will be ultimate

Law Studies

Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to, an understanding of the study of historical antecedents for law, constitutional guarantees of citizens, different kinds of laws, comparison of adult & juvenile justice systems, the value of law in society, the role of law enforcement officials, the jurisprudence, the evolution interpretations, and social values of the Constitution.

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Miscellaneous

Executive Intern I

The purpose of this course is to expose students to experiences provided primarily through immediate contact the professionals in the community. The content should include discussion of professional job requirements, building of vocabulary appropriate to area of professional interest, development and educational job related skills

Executive Intern II

The purpose of this course is to supplement the existing curriculum by providing community internship where students apply textbook learning, leadership skills and understanding in challenging and creative professional areas. Content should include a study of variety of career options.

Office/Guidance/Media Aide

This class is restricted to seniors that will be selected on the basis of their discipline and attendance records. This course will have a sign up sheet in the office and students selected will be notified prior to registration.

*Course will meet the 20 hour requirement of School to Work

Leadership Skills Development

The purpose of this course is to teach leadership skills, parliamentary procedure, problem solving, decision making, communication skills, motivational skills, time and stress management skills. The content should include a variety of skills related to the orchestration of the athletic program. Teacher Approval Required.

English I/II Strategies for Success
This course helps to orient students to the world of work and school. Ideally, this course is offered in the ninth or tenth grades as it
addresses the needs of students to develop good work and study habits, helps students to prepare portfolios, learn about school
resources, develop career plans, prepare for college and develop solid interpersonal skills. (Introduced in English I or English II)

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