ART
Course Number: 450000
Prerequisites: none
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credits: 1 credit
This is a course that reintroduces students to Elements and Principles of art. Students receive exposure to a broad variety of medium and techniques. The focus is to sharpen their skills in drawing, painting and sculpture.
Course Number:559800
Prerequisites: none
Grade level: 9-12
Course credit: 1 credit
This is a course designed for those students who are interested in pottery and sculpture. It is a studio-focused class with exposure to a variety of pottery styles, techniques (some experimentation in sculpture).
Course Number:550010
Prerequisites: completed ART I
Grade level: 10-12
Course credit: 1 credit
This course is open to students who have successfully completed Art I. This course reinforces previously learned knowledge of the Elements and Principles in advanced art projects. It builds up on techniques/ methods and extensive exposure to different media. Areas covered include drawing, printmaking, 3-D sculpture and weaving. It focuses on the student’s ability to creatively solve project objectives (higher order thinking skills, tactual).
Course Number:559040
Prerequisites: Completion of Art 1 and Art II
Grade level: 12
Course Credit: 1 credit
*Student may receive college credit with exam score of 4 or 5.
This course is designed for students who are interested in the practical experience of Art. AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination; instead students submit portfolios for evaluation.
FINE ARTS-BAND
Course Number:451000
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This is an introductory band class open to students who have not previously participated in band. Instruction is offered on a variety of instruments: flute, clarinet, saxophone and more.
Prerequisites: Beginner or Junior High Band
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course consists of students in grades 9-12 with possible inclusion of 8th grade students as necessary to balance instrumentation. Members are required to attend all performances throughout the year. Activities include marching at football games, concerts, playing contest, solo/ensemble contest and graduation.
Course Title: Blues History
Course Number:55980B
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credit: ˝ credit
This course is a study of Blues from its beginning to present day. It is a one semester course and it will satisfy the fine arts credit for graduation
Course Number:55980Z
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credit: ˝ credit
This course is a study of Jazz from its beginning to present day. This is a one semester course open to all students in grades 9-12 and will satisfy the fine arts credit for graduation.
FOREIGN
LANGUAGES
Course Number:440000
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credit: 1
Spanish I provides the students with basic language skills on an elementary level. Upon completion of the class, students will be able to communicate using basic phrases for common activities. Basic grammar and verb tenses are utilized to construct oral and written communication. Students explore cultural differences of the Hispanic speaking countries.
Course Title: Spanish II
Course Number:440020
Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish I
Grade level: 10-12
Course credit: 1 credit
This course provides the students with more language skills,
increase verb tenses to include present, past, progressive and subjunctive.
Students learn more detailed grammatical structure.
MUSIC
Course Number:452000
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9-12
Course credit: ˝ credit per semester
This is a 2 semester course for grades 9-12. The choir will learn about music history and music theory while singing a varied repertoire of music from the baroque ear up through contemporary music. The choir performs at winter and spring concerts and carols at area nursing homes in December. Students are encouraged to sing at community events and participate in the Solo & Ensemble Festival. Students further develop singing techniques and sight singing skills that were begun in junior high and elementary choir.
Course Number:452020
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9-12
Course credit: ˝ credit per semester
This is a one semester course. Students will study nature of
music, including: listening techniques, rhythm, melody and harmony, dynamics,
timbre, orchestral instruments and more. They will also study music from around
the world, including fold and ethnic music from Europe, the
All students must acquire ˝ credit of Fine Arts ( Music, Art, Drama or Choir) for graduation.
Course Number:492100
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 10,11,12
Course Credit: 1 Credit
This course is an introduction to the basic accounting cycle for service business, for a merchandising business and for a merchandising business organized as a corporation using double entry system. Financial procedures will e used to help make decisions about planning, organizing and allocating resources.
WPI Course Number: 492470
WPII Course Number: 492480
Prerequisites: keyboarding
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
During this course the student is introduced to the parts of a business computer and the care of the equipment. Emphasis in placed formatting styles which include but are not limited to: letter styles, charts, tables, reports, memorandums, endnotes, footnotes, references, outlines, and beginning spreadsheets. Several types of professional software will be introduced. Keyboarding is reinforced in this course.
DTPI Course Number: 492150
DTPII Course Number: 492160
Prerequisites: Word processing I -II
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course is an introduction to computer publishing. The students will use the Adobe Page program to understand design and organization. Cooperative groups will work together to produce layouts. They will critique their work through proofreading for accuracy.
Course Number:492120
Prerequisite: Keyboarding
Grade level: 9-12
Course credit: 1 credit
This course is a two-semester course designed to prepare students with an introduction to business applications that are necessary to live and work in a technological society. Emphasis is given to hardware, concepts, and business uses of applications. The business applications covered are word processing, database, spreadsheet, telecommunications, presentation, and Web page design.
Course Title: East Lab I – IV
East Lab I Course
Number: 460010
East Lab II Course
Number: 560020
East Lab III Course
Number: 560030
East Lab IV Course
Number: 560040
Prerequisites:
Courses must be taken in order
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course is designed to help students become responsible individuals and to make decisions. The East Lab requires students to take the initiative in creating project solutions that produce measurable and tangible results. Students are exposed to strategies that help them move from the traditional learning approaches to a more collaborative approach. Students are afforded the opportunity to work with some of the more modern technology and software. Hands-on learning is the theme in this lab.
ENGLISH
Course Number:
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9
Course credit:1 credit
This course offers different teaching strategies and a rigorous curriculum to help striving readers meet the same high standards that are important for every student. The targeted, systematic instruction in Ramp-Up to Advance Literacy gives students a real opportunity not only to master the basics of reading, but also to leap forward to the college preparation curriculum.
Course Number: 410000
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 9
Course credit: 1 credit
In this course the student will review various literary genres, (short-story, poetry, drama, novels, non-fiction), as well as literary terms and concepts, such as plot structure, sequence, characterization, point of view, etc. It includes the study of language arts: capitalization, usage, punctuation, parts of speech, sentence structure, etc. This course heavily emphasizes writing composition, writing process, and various modes of writing. The Step Up to Writing curriculum will be utilized.
Course Number: 510010
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 9
Course credit: 1 credit
In this course the student will review various literary genres, (short story, poetry, drama, novels, non-fiction), as well as literary terms and concepts. In this course, the student will be expected to read outside of class as well as in class. Great emphasis will be placed on literary analysis and critical thinking. Honors English 9 heavily emphasizes writing composition, writing process, and various modes of writing. The student will be expected to produce more writing, both in quality and quantity than in a regular English class. Writing assignments are expected to be proficient or advanced. The Step Up to Writing curriculum will be utilized.
Course Number:411000
Prerequisites: completion of English 9
Grade level: 10
Course credit: 1 credit
This course is for students in their second year of high school. Students will find that there is no area of study more relevant than communication. This course should help students develop better communication by improving their writing and speaking skills.
Emphasis will be placed on writing composition, writing process, and various modes of writing. A portion of the course will be devoted to a variety of literary works. Vocabulary development is stressed.
Prerequisites: English 9
Grade level: 10
Course credit: 1 credit
This course is designed to give students the basic tools they need to be successful in the Advanced Placement classes designated at Brinkley Public Schools. Students will learn to read and write about literary devices such as Characterization, Imagery, Irony, Ambiguity, Setting, Plot, and Symbolism. Students will read and be tested on many novels assigned as out of class reading over the course of the year in an attempt to get them acquainted with reading at the sheer amounts they will be required to read in future AP classes. Students will also have to write in many different forms both creatively and informatively. The amount of out of class reading, in class study and creation of writings, makes this class challenging, informative and fun.
Course Number:412000
Prerequisites: English 10
Grade level: 11
Course Credits: 1 credit
The third year course covers the basic materials in the language arts program. Attention will be given to the study of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary building. In this course student will be expected to read literary works of various genres and analyze those works. Introduction to the research paper is part of this program of study.
Course Number:517030
Prerequisites: English 9 and English 10
Grade level: 11
Course Credit: 1 credit
*Students may
receive college credit with an exam score of 4 or 5.
This course is focused on vocabulary, sentence structure, organization, illustrative detail and generalization balance and effective use of rhetoric which includes appropriate use of tone, diction, voice, and sentence structure. Students will read literary works by various authors, in accordance with the AP Program, and focus critically on the author’s use of the afore mentioned items. Through this focus, students will develop more complex reading and writing skills. “Students choosing AP English Language and Composition should be interested in studying and writing various kinds of analytic or persuasive essays on non-literary topics.” (AP Program Course Description)
Course Number:413000
Prerequisites: English 11
Grade level: 12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course covers the basic materials in language arts. It is the study of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary with attention to the art of reading and observing. Composition and the study of literary works of various genres are included. A research paper is required.
Course Number:517040
Prerequisites: English 9 -11
Grade level: 12
Course Credit: 1 credit
* Students may receive college credit with an exam score of 4 or 5.
This AP course in English Literature and Composition is designed to engage students in careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. As they read, students will be expected to consider the work’s structure, style and themes as well as smaller-scale elements. This course will include intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods, concentrating on works with recognized literary merit. This reading builds on the reading done in previous English courses. Students will be taught how and expected to read deliberately and thoroughly, taking time to understand a work’s complexity, and analyze how that meaning is embodied in literary form. Students will also consider the social and historical values it reflects. This course will also require a 10- page research paper. This paper will be on a subject of the students choosing. It must identify its subject matter, give an overview of the subject, and defend a position related to some complication the subject involves. While composing this paper the student will learn and apply paper writing techniques such as AP and MLA citation and style. This course is designed in order for the student to receive college credit equivalent to freshman composition and literature. The student will take an end of course exam that will determine whether or not college credit will be granted. In order for this course to be effective as well as fun for the student, teacher and parent, students must make the commitment to work hard and think on their own.
Course Title: Creative Writing II
Course Number: 519060
Prerequisites: Completion of tenth
grade language arts, B or better in
regular language arts class the previous year or C or better in advanced placement composition the previous year.
Grade level: 11-12
Credit: ˝ credit
Students will apply their
knowledge of language to create new works of fiction and creative nonfiction.
They will utilize problem solving strategies as they analyze and evaluate their
own and other’s writing. Students will have an opportunity to examine modern
works and traditional works from a variety of cultures. Students may compose
and present their work in a variety of formats.
Course title: Creative Writing I
Prerequisites: Completion of tenth
grade language arts, B or better in
regular language arts class the previous year, C or better in advanced placement composition the previous year.
Grade level: 11-12
Credit: ˝ credit
Students will apply their
knowledge of language to create new works of fiction and creative nonfiction.
They will utilize problem solving strategies as they analyze and evaluate their
own and other’s writing. Students will have an opportunity to examine modern
works and traditional works from a variety of cultures. Students may compose
and present their work in a variety of formats.
Course Number:415000
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of journalism. It covers basic reporting, gathering, and writing news, with an emphasis on accuracy, objectivity, clarity of writing and standards required by newspapers. The students will produce a publication.
Course Number:51502N
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course is an extension of the fundamentals of journalism. The students will learn the formatting for printing written reports. The student will report school events and respond to current events for publication. Grammar and standard usage will be emphasized.
Course Title:
Journalism III
Course Number: 51502Y
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
The students will use technology to report school activities. Introduction to photography is a component of this class. Students will use photographs in a format for print in the annual school yearbook. The design and content of the school yearbook will be done in this class. Proofreading is a major part of this class.
Course Number:51502B
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course will cover the process of making a yearbook. Students will learn the publishing business by developing, publishing and marketing the school’s yearbook. Quality error free work and deadlines are important and will be stressed.
Course Number:414000
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 10,11,12
Course Credit: ˝ Credit
This course covers public speaking and is designed to help students gain personal security in oral communication. Students study dialects, how the voice works, and how specific speeches are given. Vocabulary building is included in this course.
Course Number:519900
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: ˝ Credit
The Oral Communication course will require students to use higher level thinking skills to enhance their communication skills. Students will learn public speaking strategies, as well as techniques for researching, organizing, delivering of speeches, learn the parts of a speech, and investigate the components of communication in small group setting and dyadic and public speaking settings. Additionally, this course includes intensive practice in public speaking, critical thinking, and critical listening to develop students as more critical consumers of oral and written communication in everyday life. Students may receive concurrent credit.
Course Title: Drama
Course Number: 416000
Course Number: Yr 516020
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 10 - 12
Course Credit: 1 credit
Drama is a course designed to help students understand an appropriate way to express themselves. Students work together in teams to examine literary works for discussion and insight. Drama is a tool for introspection and the students use this medium to produce and perform in modern and dramatic plays. Oral Communications is a required course for graduation.
MATHEMATICS
Course Number:430000
Prerequisites: completion of 8th grade or Pre-Algebra
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This is the first course of college- technical preparatory mathematics for all students interested in pursuing higher education after graduation. The topics covered are variables, linear and quadratic equations, systems of equation, graphing and data interpretation. An introduction to geometric concepts will be included. An emphasis will be placed on technology.
Course Number:531040
Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra I
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
The goal of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to complete a robust course of study in geometry consistent with the geometry strands in the Arkansas Mathematics Framework. This is an introductory course in plane and solid geometry. Instructional strategies will focus on cooperative groups, the discovery method, hands-on math activities and problem solving strategies involving manipulative and technology.
Course Number:431000
Prerequisites: completion of Algebra I
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course builds on the student’s knowledge of algebra and strengthens their mathematical abilities. The course emphasizes reasoning, geometric figures, triangles, surface area, volume, and trigonometric ratios. Technology is an important part of this course (graphing, calculator computer programs).
Course Number:439030
Prerequisites: completion of Algebra I and Geometry
Grade level: 11-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course will build on a foundation of skills previously taught in Algebra and Geometry while developing greater understanding of the concepts. Topics will consist of evaluating and interpreting data, write and solve linear equations, and use algebraic, graphical, and numerical methods for analysis.
Course Number:432000
Prerequisites: completion of Algebra I and Geometry
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course is a continuation of Algebra I with emphasis on more complete mathematics skills. The goals of this course are to develop proficiency with mathematics to expand understanding of mathematical concepts and to improve logical thinking. Topics include the study of linear and quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, solution of equations and inequalities, rational expressions and problem solving. Students are encouraged to use graphing calculators, computer programs and peer tutoring throughout the year.
Course Number:43300A
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry
Grade level: 12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course is designed to prepare students for college math at the pre-calculus or calculus level. Students will continue to develop fundamental concepts of college algebra with an introduction to trigonometry. This course includes conic sections, advanced work on equation solving, functions, graphing techniques, trigonometry, sequence and series and introduction to derivatives.
Course Title: Transition to College Mathematics
Course Number:439050
Prerequisites: completion Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry
Grade level: 12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course is intended to build on previous courses in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II ( or their equivalents in multi- year integrated programs) and to place emphasis on bringing about a deeper understanding of those mathematical relationships. The topics covered are linear functions, exponential functions, mathematical models and statistics.
Course Title: Physical Science
Course Number:423000
Prerequisites: completion of 8th grade
Grade level: 9
Course Credit: 1 credit
This is a one year introductory course in physical science. The major goal of this course is to give the students a hands-on science experience to serve as a prerequisite to these student electing chemistry and/ or physics; Students will gather data in a Lab, graph the results and draw their own conclusions.
Course Number:42300P
Prerequisites: completion of 8th grade
Grade level: 9
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course studies the principles of chemistry and physics. The students will use scientific calculators in conjunction with data gathering. The students will be required to read more and use analytical skills to finish projects. Proper laboratory and measuring techniques and safety are a priority for physical science classes.
Course Number:42000P
Prerequisites: Physical science
Grade level: 10
Course Credit: 1 credit
Pre AP Biology is an introductory course in biology for students who are college bound and who may enroll in Advanced Placement Biology. This course satisfies the biology requirement for graduation. The content is similar to Biology but topics are covered in greater depth and at an accelerated rate.
Course Number:520030
Prerequisites: Physical science and biology or pre AP Biology
Grade level: 11,12
Course Credit: 1 credit
*Students may receive college credit with an exam score of 4 or 5.
The AP Biology is designed to be the equivalent of a two- semester college introductory biology course usually taken by biology majors during their first year. The topics covered are those covered in college courses: molecules and cells, heredity and evolution and the study of organisms and population. Laboratory is major component of this class. Qualifying scores on an examination may give students college credit for biology.
Course Number:420000
Prerequisites: Physical Science
Grade level: 10
Course Credit: 1 credit
This is a standard sophomore course that satisfies the biology requirement for graduation. Biology investigates the major themes of biological life: the nature of the cell, the chemistry of living systems, inheritance and the study of DNA, plant and animal classifications, plant and animal anatomy and physiology, and the study of living organisms.
Course Number:42100P
Prerequisites: Biology, Algebra I
Grade level: 11
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course is an introductory course in Chemistry for students who are college bound and may enroll in Advanced Placement Chemistry. This course satisfies additional science requirement toward graduation.
Course Number: 521030
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry and Chemistry or Pre-AP Chemistry
Grade level: 12
Course credit: 1 credit
*Students may receive college credit with an exam score of 4 or 5.
This is a college preparatory course intended to expand the student’ knowledge of chemical concepts. The course emphasizes basic concepts of atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, acid and base chemistry, and the physical and chemical properties of gases, liquid and solids. Mathematical computations of formula weights, percent composition, mass volume of reactants and products, and acid-base titration as well as computing in scientific notion and using significant figures is part of the class work. Laboratory work is required.
Course Number:422000
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry and Physical Science
Grade level: 11-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
Physics is a full year course that focuses around the concepts of motion, force, energy, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, sound and wave. This course will increase the student’s problem solving skills though hands-on participation in a Lab. Physics is recommended to students who intend to pursue careers in health sciences, computer technology, engineering or physical science (geology, chemistry, physics).
Course Number:424010
Prerequisites: Physical science and biology
Grade level: 11-12
Course level: 1 credit
Environmental science will challenge students to think about their beliefs, their attitudes, their behavior and how these affect our individual responsibility for the environment. The topics covered will be diversity of plants and animals in a region, influence of physical environmental changes, physical and human systems and global and environmental issues. The students will be assessed through laboratory participation, tests, quizzes and group projects.
Course Number:421000
Prerequisites: Algebra I
Grade level: 11-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course is designed for students that need addition science credit and who plan to attend college. The basic concepts of atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, acid and base chemistry and chemical properties of gases are covered. Mathematical computation will be done in this class and having a good understanding of Algebra is needed.
Course Title: AP
Environmental Science
Course Number: 523030
Prerequisites: Physical Science, Biology, Algebra I
Grade level:11-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
The AP Environmental Science course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science. The goal of the course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. There is a laboratory component of college level lab investigations for the course. Students choosing to enroll in this course must be willing and able to make the time commitment necessary for success in a college level class. All students will be required to take the AP Environmental Science test on the date specified by the College Board. Earning a qualifying score on this exam may allow students to earn credit at some colleges. This class will be offered on a rotating basis with Advanced Placement Biology in order to allow students to complete two college level science classes during their junior and senior year.
HEALTH AND
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credit: ˝ credit
This is a one semester class which can be taken either first or second semester. Units covered will include team sports, weight training, and aerobics fitness. Units that involve personal activity and exercise growth are included. Students are given performance tests and written tests. Participation in the activities is a major part of the grading system. P.E. can be taken all year for 1 credit, however only ˝ credit can apply to graduation.
Course Number:480000
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 9
Course Credit ˝ credit
This class is designed to teach students that health is physical, mental and social. The course covers aspects of how to achieve sound physical, mental and social health, major body systems and functions and conflict resolution.
*Athletics is offered throughout the school day.
SOCIAL STUDIES AND HISTORY
Course Number:472100
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 9
Course Credit: 1 credit
Course Number:47210P
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 9
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course is designed to help students acquire the basic knowledge necessary and help in the development of those skills and ideals which are essential to the understanding and assuming of their responsibilities as a citizen of the community, state and nation. This course will provide a survey of the United States Constitution, the election process and the three branches of government. The purpose of Pre AP Civics is to provide the student with a better understanding of how and why our government works. This course will provide the student with a survey of the United States Constitution, the election process, and the branches of government at the national, state, and local levels. We will explore the purpose of government and how its powers are acquired and used. We will explain the origins and continuing influence of key ideals of a democratic republican government. We will identify, analyze, interpret, and evaluate sources and examples of citizens' rights and responsibilities. We will research and debate selected social issues. We will look at how individuals can become involved in our system of government, become better informed citizens, and make decisions based on that information.
Course Title: World Geography
Course Number:47900G
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
Geography is the study of the human and cultural features and their spatial distributions on Earth’s surface. Students will examine the effect that human beings have on their environment, as well as how the environment has shaped the actions and fates of civilizations. Students will identify places and their locations on maps.
Course Number:470000
Prerequisites: none
Grade level: 11
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course is a study of United States History. The course touches on several themes, including the American Dream, cultural diversity, immigration and migration, civil rights, Civil War, conflicts, constitutional concerns and geographic surroundings.
Course Title: Advanced Placement World History
Course Number:571020
Grade level: 11-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
*Student may receive college credit with an exam score of 4 or 5.
This is a rigorous world history survey course available to seniors who wish to complete studies in secondary school equivalent to an introductory college course in world history. The purpose of the course is to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts, in interaction with different types of human societies. College credit is available through examination.
Course Number: 570020
Prerequisites: Civics
Grade level: 11
Course Credit: 1 credit
*Students may receive college credit with an exam score of 4 or 5.
This is a rigorous
Course Number:471000
Prerequisites:
Grade level: 12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course is a study of world history that covers the period from early Egyptians and Greek civilization to the monarchs in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and continues through World War II.
Course Number:49700B
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: ˝ credit
This course provides students with an understanding of African-American heritage within the context of a broad historical focus. Students examine connections to the past to prepare for the future as participating members of a democratic society. The course will focus on the time period that begins with the end of the Civil War and continues to the present time.
Course Number:47900A
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course is designed to give students a better
understanding of present day politics and to foster citizenship by acquainting
them with the basic principles of United States Law and the Constitution. This
class will help students understand the functions and structure of our
government in order to become well-informed citizens of the
Course Number:47900E
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course is designed for students who have an interest in civics, private property, free enterprise, choice, self-interest motive, competition, markets, prices and the role of government as related to economics.
Course Number:57900S
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 11, 12
Course Credit: ˝ credit
This is a one-semester survey course dealing with analysis of American society from the sociological perspective. Topics include social structures, social processes, social inequalities and social change.
Course Title: Introduction to Psychology
Course Number:57900P
Grade level: 11,12
Course Credit: ˝ credit
This is a one- semester survey course introducing modern psychology by presenting scientific and humanistic interpretations of the human mind and behavior. Topics covered are biological bases of behavior, perception, learning, personality and social influences.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Course Number:493080
Prerequisites: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course is designed to provide students with basic
information and skills needed to function effectively within the family and
within a changing, complex society. Emphasis is given to the development of
competencies related to family, career and community leaders of
Course Number: 493100
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course focuses on the role of the family in helping each member develop to their highest potential, in strengthening the community and in addressing concerns of a global society. Emphasis is placed on dynamics of family life, life relationships, responsible parenting, crisis management, career planning, civic responsibility, housing, food and fitness and resource management.
Course Number:493110
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This is a Hands-On course in which students plan and prepare meals. Proper table etiquette, proper table settings and serving are part of this experience. The goal of this course is to ensure that students are able to apply sound nutritional practices that will have a positive effect on their health. Topics covered are microwave cookery, eating away from home, safety and sanitation, food preparation, kitchen organization and equipment, menu planning, nutrition. Weight control and career opportunities in the field of food and nutrition.
Course Number:493020
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: ˝ credit
Child Development is a semester course. It is the study of infants with limitless potential for growing and developing into adults. It is the study of how lives are shaped by heredity, environment and experiences. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to needs of children; factors influencing behavior of children; stages of child development; discipline; types of growth and development; rights and responsibilities of parent and child.
Course Title:
Clothing and Textile
Course Number:493030
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: ˝ credit
This course is an in-depth, one semester class suggested for students in grades ten through twelve. Units included are clothing selection, textile, clothing care, clothing construction, and careers and technology. Upon completion of these units students should be able to choose fashion that enhance body shapes and express personal creativity; be a wise consumer of clothing and textile products; understand basic facts about textile products, their production and uses and be able to care for clothing and textile in a manner that can save money, time and energy.
Course Number:493190
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: ˝ credit
This course is a non –laboratory semester course designed to assist students in developing an understanding of resources available to individuals and families and ways to manage those resources to meet needs and goals. Topics covered are management of individual resources, family life management, material and human resources, resource management for meeting change, time management, management for a healthy lifestyle and resource management in the workplace.
Course Number:495340
Prerequisites: None
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Credit: ˝ credit
This course is designed to provide students with basic information and skills needed for a career in health care. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to the skills USA-VICA student organization, medical history, health care systems, health care careers and education, qualities of successful health care worker, medical ethics and legal responsibilities and nutrition and health. Students can earn non-weighted college credit.
Course Number:495380
Prerequisites: Introduction to Medical Professions Education I
Grade level: 11-12
Course Credit: ˝ credit
This course is the second semester offering for Introduction I. This part of the course focuses on medical terminology, medical math, nutrition and health, human growth and development and classification of diseases. This is an elective class that counts toward completer status. Students can earn non-weighted college credit.
Course Number: 495300
Prerequisites: Introduction to Medical Profession Education I -II
Grade level: 10,11,12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course focuses on anatomy and physiology of body systems and the diseases of those systems. Specific study includes the structure of the human body, processes of disease, cellular structure, skeletal muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, nervous, sensory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems.
Course Number:495330
Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology
Grade level: 11,12
Course Credit: ˝ credit
This course helps students develop specific skills needed in the health care profession. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to safety, infection control, first aid, CPR, vital signs, basic nursing skills medical math, charting and abbreviations.
Course Number:495360
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 11,12
Course Credit: ˝ credit
This lecture intensive course assists students in developing the language used for communication in the health care profession. Areas of study include fundamental word structure, organization of the body, diagnostic and imaging procedures, pharmacology, general medical terms and body systems.
Course Number:495370
Prerequisites: Introduction to Medical Professions I – II
Grade level: 10 – 12
Course Credit: ˝ credit
This course provides a basic survey of maladaptive human behavior. Major psychological disorders, their causes, symptom patterns, cultural influences, and relevant treatment approaches are discussed. Included topics are: historical medical background, perspectives of treatment of the mentally ill, fundamental definitions, causes of anxiety disorders, disorders of mood, including depression and bipolar disorder, personality disorders, disorders of thought, including schizophrenia, substance related disorders and domestic violence. Legal, ethical, and social issues relating to the medical professional’s role in treating psychological disorders is explored.
Course Number:495320
Prerequisites: Introduction to Medical Professions I – II
Grade level: 10 – 12
Course Credit: ˝ credit
This course provides students with a general overview of psychology from the perspective of the health care community that includes history of psychology, research methods, major theories, and applications of the knowledge to the problems and challenges faced by today’s health care professionals. Other areas addressed are: biological foundations of behavior, consciousness, memory, learning, emotion, personality, psychological disorders, and methods of therapy. Students gain a better understanding of mental health and the impact it has on providing quality health care.
Course Number:
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course is an introduction to economic and business principles involved in the organization, operation and management of farm and agricultural businesses. The topics covered are decision making skills, record keeping and goal setting for agribusiness, cost and financial analysis, budgeting, cash flow, introductory marketing and investments. Other benefits of this course are leadership training and FFA activities.
Course Number: AGMI: 491070 AGMII: 491110
Prerequisites: Ag Science Tech
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: ˝ credit per semester
This is a two semester course designed for students to develop the basic skills in the major areas of agricultural mechanics technology, including small engine maintenance and repair, building construction, concrete construction, plumbing, electrical wiring, maintenance of agricultural machinery and soil and water conservation. The second semester course builds on the same knowledge received in the first semester course.
Course Number:491150
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This course introduces the major areas of scientific agricultural production and research. Problem solving lessons and introductory skills and knowledge in agricultural science and agri- related technologies are covered.
Course Number: 491070
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: 1/2 credit
This course covers safety, technical information, tool fitting, sheet metal, hot and cold metal work, as well as an introduction to oxyacetylene welding and cutting and arc welding. Safety practices and performance skills will be emphasized in each area.
Course Number: 491080
Prerequisites: None
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: 1/2 credit
This course will cover cold metal, hot metal, fabrication concepts, reading and implementing blueprints as they relate to metal work, arc welding, gas welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, plasma cutting and careers related to metal work. Safety will be emphasized.
Animal Science Course Number: 491180
Biological Science Course Number: 491200
Prerequisites: Ag Science Tech
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: ˝ credit per semester
This course introduces scientific principles applied to the animal industry. Topics covered are reproduction, production technology, processing and distribution of agricultural products. The course emphasizes the study of plants for food, feed fiber and soil conservation.
Course Number: Aquaculture 491190
Course Number: Small Engine 491350
Prerequisites: Ag Science Tech
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: ˝ credit per semester
The first semester class covers relevant topic related to Aquaculture. Students learn to select, culture, propagate, harvest and market domesticated fish, shellfish and marine plants. Water quality, and the operation and management of fish farms are discussed.
The second semester examines the uses of small engines in all areas of agriculture. Maintenance and repair of small engines as well as use of small engines for jobs are
included in the course.
Course Title:
Forestry/ Environmental Natural Resources
Course Number: Forestry 491260 Environmental Resources 491230
Prerequisites: Ag Science Tech
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: ˝ credit per semester
An entry- level understanding of employment in the forest industry is studied. The areas covered are establishing a forest by natural and artificial means, maintaining and surveying forest, identifying and protecting trees, measuring trees and land and preparing for timber sales and harvest. The second semester explores biological, physical and social aspects of the environment. Methods to abate or control environmental pollution and collateral damage are research topics for this course.
Course Number: 491210
Prerequisites: Ag Science Tech
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: ˝ credit per semester
This course is a scientific approach to plant science using scientific principles and applied management practices. As emphasis on selection and industry review will be based on scientific data.
Course Number: 491310
Prerequisites: Ag Science Tech
Grade level: 10-12
Course Credit: ˝ credit per semester
Students will explore natural resources (soil, water, air, forests, energy, minerals and metals, and wildlife) and develop the knowledge and skills to use them wisely. Other issues include outdoor recreation, careers, and the environment.
VOCATIONAL
EDUCATION-
ARCHITECTURE &
CONSTRUCTION
Course Number: 494460
Prerequisites: none
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This instructional program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures, using hand and power tools. Enrollment in a Construction Technology course requires concurrent membership in Skills USA and the payment of membership dues of $15.00.
Course Number: 494480
Prerequisites: Carpentry
Grade level: 9-12
Course Credit: 1 credit
This instructional program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the building, inspecting, and maintaining of structures and related properties. Enrollment in a Construction Technology course requires concurrent membership in Skills USA and the payment of membership dues of $15.00.
Course
Title: Electrical
Course Number: 494500
Prerequisites: Carpentry
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Credit: 1
This instructional program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install and repair residential electrical systems. Enrollment in a Construction Technology course requires concurrent membership in Skills USA and the payment of membership dues of $15.00.
Course
Title: Plumbing
Course Number: 494510
Prerequisites: Carpentry
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Credit: 1
This instructional program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and piping systems, hot water, heating, cooling, and drainage systems. Enrollment in a Construction Technology course requires concurrent membership in Skills USA and the payment of membership dues of $15.00.