Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

Accounting I is designed to develop fundamental accounting skills and theories relating to keeping accounting records in a business setting. The entire accounting cycle is developed through a proprietorship, partnership, and corporation for both a service and merchandising business. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

Accounting II is designed to continue the development of skills and knowledge taught in Accounting I. The course includes petty cash, voucher and inventory systems, as well as departmentalized accounting, general accounting, adjustments, corporation accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting and other accounting systems. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the journalistic skills and technology behind video as an information medium, and numerous ways in which it is created to achieve its desired effect on an audience. Upon completion of the course students should be able to demonstrate various skills and techniques as it relates to producing a variety of video formats. Formats include a school news program, video annual, team sports highlights, character development videos, community documentaries, and promotional advertising commercial. Block.

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

Business Principles is designed to familiarize students with the operations of the American business economy. This course will help students make decisions in their roles as consumers, citizens, and wage earners. Students will learn to make informed personal and business decisions, explain the operations of the private enterprise system and research the occupational opportunities available to them. Flex.

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

The student will develop skills in electronic publishing design, layout and composition. They will format various publications that require importing data/graphics from external sources. The student will research and apply copyright laws, ethical practices and language arts skills with reference to electronic publishing. Flex. (V/T)

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

The student will use a hands-on approach to develop proficiency in document preparation. Emphasis will be given on production of business applications including design and layout, speed and accuracy. Flex. (V/T)

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This course helps students to define and use the skills needed to prepare important personal records and business records. Students will gain a basic understanding of money, banking, investments, credit and consumer buying issues. Simulated activities are used to make these topics more relevant to the student. Flex.

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

Keyboarding is designed to develop basic skills in operating the computer keyboard and to acquire knowledge of the computer. Emphasis is placed on developing correct typing techniques and achieving acceptable levels of speed and accuracy. The student will learn to use the keyboard and key reports, personal and business letters and memos, and simple tables. Flex.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This course will prepare students to develop both personal and commercial web sites on the Internet. Students will learn design principles, storyboarding techniques, design proposal elements and research techniques. Students will learn HTML as a means of creating a site along with other scripting languages. The student will be exposed to creating e-commerce sites and examine legal and ethical issues; study electronic financial management practices. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9-12

This course provides knowledge and skills to maintain or change the health status of an individual. It includes careers such as nursing, medical assisting, home health, pharmacy, resiratory, dental and others. Theraputic function involves a variety of treatment or changes in the health status of the client over time. Block

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

The student will obtain basic computer literacy on such things as how a computer works and the major components of a computer. The student will obtain basic training in all of the major programs of the Microsoft Office Suite: Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheets), Access (databases) and PowerPoint (multimedia presentations). Current trends and emerging technology will also be presented. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This course is instruction in the principles used in agriculture, animal science, computer science, plant science, mechanics, economics, aquaculture and leadership activities. It is a prerequisite to all other courses in the Agriculture Science Department. It may be used as a regular lab science credit required for college entrance. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This course deals with understanding the skills and knowledge in the field of agriculture sales and service needed for entry-level employment or advanced training. Activities will include basic retail skills, legal and financial studies, computer science, plant and animal supplies, equipment, leadership, agriculture economics, and marketing (national and international). Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This course involves the study of electricity including materials, equipment, wiring systems, terminology, safety and projects. Also covered are welding, concrete, woodworking shop safety, land survey, and measurements, farm power and equipment, and small engines. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This course includes the study of landscaping techniques, transplanting, irrigation, fertilizing, controlling disease and pests, displaying, selling, buying, bookkeeping, and computer landscaping of common woody ornaments. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This course deals with the management of forests, insects and disease control, logging safety, forestry planting, tree and forestry tool identification, growing, harvesting and marketing of wood. It also includes a study of the importance of wildlife management through federal, state and private agencies; fur-bearing and game species, predators, and hunter safety; fish, waterfowl, birds; parks and recreation. Students can be TWRA certified through the Hunter Safety Course that is offered in the course. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 12

This course is a cooperative agreement between Walker Valley High’s Agriculture Science Department and employers whereby students are trained through part-time employment to develop competencies in agriculture. It provides for study in school and a work experience in agriculture. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This course is a comprehensive course that includes basic instruction in the following home economics/family and consumer sciences subject areas: human development, family living, and parenthood education; consumer and resource management; nutrition and foods; textiles and clothing; and housing and living environments. The course is concerned with young adolescent and provides study of life management skills for the economic, social, and family environments. The development of the individual toward assuming responsibilities and integrating home economics knowledge and skills in daily decisions is the primary focus. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This course provides advanced instruction in the home economics/family and consumer sciences areas introduced in Family and Consumer Science. The course provides experiences, skills, and knowledge to extend learning and have broader application in the multiple roles of individual, homemakers, and wage earners. Preparation for the family role is the primary focus as students are expected to be more mature and to perform at a higher level than those in the basic course. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

This course prepares students to understand the principles of nutrition; the relationship of nutrition to health and well-being; the selection, preparation, and care of food; meal management to meet individual and family food needs and patterns of living; and optimal use of the food dollar.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

This course prepares individuals to understand the physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development of children. It is designed to help young people acquire knowledge and skills essential to the care and guidance of children as a parent or as a caregiver. Developing skills and knowledge for future parenting of children is a primary goal of this class. Experiences such as laboratory observation, job shadowing, or laboratory participation may be included according to the opportunities available to the program. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This course prepares students to understand the economic, psychological, and social influences pertaining to housing decisions. The course includes instruction in the human and environmental factors influencing the form and use of housing, varied types of housing, housing costs, interior and exterior design, home furnishing, and equipment. The selection, use, and care of available resources for achieving improved living space to meet individual and family needs is an integral portion of the content areas. Block.

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

Career Management Success is a core course for career clusters. The course provides students with tools for achieving success in their academic, work, and personal lives. Course content emphasizes the basic skills and knowledge needed for employment success, as identified by industry and supported by relevant national standards. All course content is presented in a real-world context, providing concrete opportunities for developing personal and career goals, effective communication skills, teamwork abilities, and successful work attitudes. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to complete Professional Development Program Level I and Level II of SkillsUSA-VICA or other degree programs in other career and technical youth organizations. Flex.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This course is designed to provide information and experiences concerning potential careers within the broad fields of technology and training. In addition, leadership training skills will incorporate the student’s knowledge and discipline in order to develop an understanding of the teamwork essential to success in technology education. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This is a literacy course in technology education designed to challenge students interested in planning technical careers in today’s high technological society. This course is designed to provide information and experiences to help all students adapt themselves to the workforce and the changing demands that will be placed on the workforce in the 21st century. It will help all students develop skills in problem solving, teamwork, time management, computer skills, and help them make valid career decisions. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This course is a technology literacy course designed to challenge students interested in planning technical careers in today’s high tech society. The course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply what they learn in Diversified Technology I in problem solving, group activities and folio designs. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11

The course, which is the first level of study of legal and protective service careers, prepares students for work-related knowledge and skills for advancement into the second level of legal and protective service careers. Course content focuses on areas comprised of planning, managing, and providing judicial, legal and protective services. The course is an overview of the legal justice system and builds a better understanding of the development of laws on state, federal, and international levels. New technology and career opportunities in legal and protective service are an integral part of the course content. Based on the content of the course, the student will test for certification in CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

The course will offer an in-depth study of legal and protective service careers in which current legal and protective service careers issues will be discussed and debated. Local, state, federal, and international laws will be analyzed. Subject matter will include a comparison of the legal and protective service careers in the United States with other countries. Students will have opportunities to participate in mock trials and field trips with legal and protective service careers emphasis. Course content will introduce new technology, effects of forensic analysis, and career opportunities. The course content will include information for planning, managing, and providing judicial, legal and protective services. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 12

In this course students will apply knowledge gained in Legal and Protective Service Careers I and II through the use of research exercises. American Psychological Association (APA) research guidelines, a professional standard, will provide the format basis. The course will call upon students to engage in a variety of professionally used information-gathering techniques, including conducting interviews, making observations at courthouses, researching, formulating, and evaluating statistical data through Place-Based Learning. The individual and group activities will help students develop problem-solving and teamwork skills in conjunction with development of academic skills.* This program uses as its foundation work-place related experiences, students are expected to travel outside the classroom as part of their research-gathering activities that will provide more context, detail, and real-life activities. This course is designed for seniors in preparation for continuing education in the areas of legal and protective service careers. *Because of the strong academic emphasis in this course, legal and protective service career teachers may wish to collaborate with related academic teachers and provide integrated activities that support their instruction.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10

This course is designed to prepare students with work-related skills for advancement in the telecommunication and information technology career paths. Content provides students the opportunity to acquire basic foundational knowledge and skills in both theory and practical applications in direct current, alternating current, and power supply circuits. Course content includes fundamentals of networking concepts for personal computers (PC), networking, determining system requirements, setting up equipment, and performing installation tests for the end user. Content provides the opportunity to evaluate and install peripheral devices and become familiar with operating systems. Course content provides students the opportunity to acquire basic fundamental skills in both theory and practical applications of language, structure, and typography. Standards 11 through 13 stress layout and design guidelines as applied in the design of markup language documents. Course content will be delivered through virtual training and hands-on methods. Competencies mastered during this course help prepare students toward acquiring A+ and/or Net+ certification and/or Web design employment.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This course, which is a part of the arts and communication cluster, stresses the conceptual and practical skills necessary to design and manage networks. Course content, which is of the project-based format, allows the student to interconnect workstations, peripherals, terminals, and other networking devices creating an integrated system where all devices speak the same language or protocol. Course content is designed to prepare students for certification to design, build, and maintain computer networks. Upon completion of the networking sub-cluster, graduates will be prepared to take the Cisco Certified Networking Associates exam or Net plus examination. Over 190,000 high-technology jobs are currently available in U. S. corporation for graduates and employment opportunities are increasing.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

This course, which is a part of the information technology infrastructure sub cluster, is designed to equip technicians with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to install, troubleshoot, and maintain today’s networks. Course content presents the principles, which govern the architecture and design of systems and networks for connectivity of video, voice, and data communications. Course content and skill development is delivered by the use of training centers and training aids in the class laboratory on which students complete training exercises.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This is a literacy course in technology educaiton designed to challenge students interested in planning technical careers in today's high technological society. This course is designed to provide information and experiences to help all students adapt themselves to the workforce and the changing demands that will be palced on the workforce in t he 21st century. It will help all students develop skills in problem solving, teamwork, time managment, computer skills, and help them make valid careeer decisions.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

Health Science Education includes a variety of standards necessary for competent health care workers. Integrated academics combined with health care knowledge and skills will provide a strong health care delivery system in the 21st century.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9

The regular English course will cover the following material: Vocabulary, literary terms, letter writing, basic grammar skills, basic research, essay/paragraph writing, oral presentations, library orientation, short stories, non-fiction, poetry, novels, classics. Summer reading is required. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9

This course will move at a little faster pace and will cover the above material as well as an introduction to research and research writing. Also, novel titles have changed for this level in order to meet a more demanding learning level. The suggestions here are Animal Farm and Silas Marner. Summer reading is required. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9

The pace will be even quicker in this course with the curriculum being basically the same as college prep except that the research unit will be more in-depth, so we have called it Intermediate Research, and the students will be required to do a mini-research paper at this level. Summer reading is required. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10

This course will consist of short stories, poetry, novels, and drama readings. The student will read various selections from World Literature. A continuation of paragraph and short essay development and basic grammar skills and research will be taught. Oral presentations, timed writings and vocabulary building will be emphasized. Summer reading is required. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10

Being standards based, this course will consist of the basic 10th grade curriculum. Students will read various selections of literature from outside sources. Vocabulary building and writing skills will be a major focus. Summer reading is required. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10

Being standards based, this course will consist of the basic 10th grade curriculum. Composition focuses on research and persuasive essays. Students will extensively read from wide range of literature. Application of vocabulary skills and grammar is emphasized. Summer reading is required. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11

This course will consist of short stories, poetry, novels, and drama readings based on a survey of American Literature. A continuation of paragraph and short essay development with an emphasis on persuasive writing will be covered. A short documented research paper and basic grammar skills and usage will be taught along with vocabulary development. Test taking skills will be taught as a preparation for the ACT, SAT and other standardized tests. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11

Being standards based, this course will consist of the basic 11th grade curriculum. The literature of this course will be a survey of American Literature from the Colonial Period to the Modern Period. A well-developed research paper will be taught. Summer reading is required. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11

Being standards based, this course will consist of the basic 11th grade curriculum. Composition focuses on research and persuasive essays. Students will extensively read from a wide range of literature. Application of vocabulary skills will be emphasized. Summer reading is required. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 12

This course is designed to survey British Literature from the Anglo-Saxon Period to the twenty-first century. The course will cover various types of grammar, composition, research, oral presentation, vocabulary building and communication skills. Test taking skills will be emphasized. Summer reading is required. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 12

This course will consist of the basic 12th grade curriculum with writing performance being emphasized. Summer reading is required. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 12

This course is equivalent to Composition I and II college courses. It involves not only reading literature and writing about it, but also learning how to analyze works from a critical viewpoint. This is a challenging course that dares students to read, analyze, and research a wide variety of topics. Extensive reading is required. Summer reading is required. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

Creative writing is designed to give students the opportunity to write original stories, journals and poems. The student will complete various writing projects which will include both illustrations and oral presentations. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

Students will study the background of journalism and the skills and means for producing the newspaper. The ultimate goal is to produce a paper that includes well-written news, sports, features, and advertising. Block.

Credits: 2.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

This elective provides an introduction to the basic types of mass communication. Students learn practical applications of the fundamentals of feature writing, advertising, photography, and page design through the production of the school yearbook. Any student desiring this class must complete an application form, which includes a writing sample. Block.

Credits: 2.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

Students in this class will combine instrumental playing, marching and performance skills. This class will consist of students in 9-12 grade who play wind instruments, percussion instruments, and color guard members. This group plays for athletic events, parades, contests and other various civic functions. After school rehearsals and several weekend events during football and competitive seasons are required. After marching season, concert band will begin in preparation for Christmas concerts, Jr and Sr Clinic auditions. In the spring we will study and perform music up to Grade VI, and focus on the study of the elements of music and the development of advanced individual and group performance skills. Members are encouraged to study privately and participate in events sponsored by ETSBOA such as All-State Band auditions and Solo and Ensemble Festival. Band can count as an Honors Class with additional responsibilities. Block both Semesters.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

This course is for students with an interest in the in-depth study of music composition, arranging, and history. Knowledge of computer and keyboard (piano) is required. This is an Honors Class. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

This course expands on concepts that are taught in Music Theory I with an emphasis on composition and arranging. This is an Honors Class. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

Art I is composed of the four disciplines of art: Art Criticism, Aesthetics, Art History, and Art Production. The curriculum will focus on the seven elements of design: line, color, value, texture, spacer, shape, and form. The course is designed to give students a basic understanding of these elements with the four disciplines. The student will be creating art as well as learning about other artists, art philosophy, and the method of art evaluation. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This class focuses on the Principles of Design: unity, rhythm, movement, balance, pattern, emphasis, and contrast. A sketchbook with weekly assignments as homework is given to improve drawing skills and expressive visual communication. The student is encouraged to experiment and explore different art media with emphasis placed on craftsmanship and creativity. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This class builds and expands the skills taught in previous classes. The student is encouraged to develop a personal style and expression of self through the visual arts. Students are expected to produce high quality studio artwork and explore various media. Student is required as a final to create a one man art exhibit of work and show a professional portfolio suitable for scholarship application. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

The student will approach art through academic disciplines learning about historical time periods, the artists, artwork produced and its effect on the society of that time. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This course introduces students to the basic public speaking skills necessary for oral argumentation, presentation, and dramatic expression. Students focus on discussion, semantics, oral interpretation, rhetoric, research-based argumentation, acting, mime and parliamentary procedure. Students present both casual and formal speeches with a focus on presentation. Students are also introduced to the basics of character development, stagecraft, and technical theatre. Student grades are taken from a variety of presentations. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This course is designed for the student who wishes to pursue acting as a hobby or career upon high school completion. The course focuses on acting as an art form and is largely evaluated upon student performance (80%) instead of testing and other methods of assessment (20%). Students study the history of Theatre, major innovations used and their progression, basic principles of stage craft, directing, blocking, set design, technical theatre, wardrobe, make-up, stage combat, video production/movie-making, and character development based upon Stanislavski and other major theorists. Students are required to attend and evaluate several theatrical performances during the year, as well as produce and direct presentations of their own. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This is a performing group for the beginning singer who is interested in developing singing techniques. The music sung by this group will vary from classical to popular. Content includes some study of key signatures, scales, meters, rhythmic studies, and sight singing. Rehearsals and performances outside of the regular class time may be required. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This is an auditioned performing group for the intermediate to advanced singer who is interested in developing advanced singing techniques for the purpose of concert performances, choral festivals, and choral competitions. The music will vary from classical to popular. Content will include the study of key signatures, scales, meters, rhythmic studies, and sight singing. Rehearsal and performance outside of the regular class will be required. Students will have a robe rental fee and are expected to cover the costs of all trips, festivals and competition. Auditions must be scheduled with the instructor prior to enrolling in the course. Flex.

Credits: 0.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This class will deal with more in depth skills for singing and sight-reading. Flex.

Credits: 2.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This is an audition-performing group for the singer who is interested in developing singing technique for the purpose of performance and competition. The music sung by the group consists of popular styles and the music of the Broadway stage, and incorporates choreography with singing. Rehearsals and performances outside of the regular class time are required. Students are required to purchase a uniform and are expected to cover the costs of all trips, festivals, and competitions. Fund-raising opportunities are provided to assist in covering these expenses. Auditions must be scheduled with the instructor prior to enrolling in the course. Students could be in the concert choir if so desired. Block both semesters.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This course exposes students to music from the classical era to present. Students listen to, study, analyze, and participate in various activities and projects that increase their awareness, recognition, and understanding of different styles of music. Block.

Credits: 0.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

Color Guard is for students wishing to participate in the visual/movement arts, which includes dance, flag, rifles, and sabers. This group is connected to the marching band and travels to competitions and performs at all football games. Fees: $200.00 Sunset Course.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

The first year course is designed to develop basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the target language as well as sensitivity to Hispanic culture. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

The second year course is designed to strengthen and enlarge the basic skills begun in the first year and to permit the student to begin to apply these in a more abstract manner. Emphasis is placed on increasing accuracy and ability through activities such as readers, laboratory studies, and writing exercises. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

The study of the language at this level is a continuation of the language skills learned in Spanish I and Spanish II. Major grammar points are completed and others reviewed. Emphasis is placed on listening and comprehension. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

The purpose of this course is to introduce French pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, so that the student becomes relatively competent in speaking, comprehending, reading French. French culture and geography are introduced through supplementary readings in French. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This course is to improve and augment skills gained in French I. This includes the following: review of basic grammar with the addition of complex grammar; vocabulary study, pronunciation and comprehension. Students experience immersion into the French language, cultural and life styles through hands-on projects. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9, 10,11,12

The purpose of this course is to introduce German pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, so that the student becomes relatively competent in speaking, comprehending, and reading German. German culture and geography are introduced through supplementary readings in German. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This course is to improve and augment skills gained in German I. This includes the following: review of basic grammar with the addition of complex grammar, vocabulary study, pronunciation, and comprehension. Students experience immersion into the German language and cultural life styles through hands-on projects. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10

Foundations I is a level one course designed for students who have demonstrated a weakness in the basic skills of mathematics. The course will focus on strengthening these basic skills. Areas of concentration will be number sense and theory, basic computation and estimation, patterns, the use of rational numbers and percents in solving real world problems, measurement and geometry including the concepts involving spatial sense and the use of common formulas, interpretation and graphical representation of data and the solving of simple equations. BLOCK.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11

Foundations II is a course that uses problem situations and appropriate technology to help prepare students for higher-level mathematics. This course implements the shift to a broader curriculum that is integrated and reflects the vital nature of mathematics. Some of the concepts that are included in this course are: analyzing the real number system, recognizing and applying patterns to solve problems, exploring functions and their graphs, evaluating algebraic expressions and solving equations, and investigating geometric properties and relationships. Students will be able to explore and develop abstract concepts to help move them to the next level. BLOCK.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This course, along with a passing score on the Gateway Exam, will fulfill the state Algebra I requirement for those students on the technology path. A student may take Geometry Tech after successful completion of this course but not College Prep Geometry. Concepts covered in this course include: number sense and operations, recognizing and analyzing patterns, the properties and language of algebra, linear equations and functions, inequalities, systems of equations, data collection and analysis, basic probability, exponents, measurement, and geometric concepts and relationships. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

Concepts covered in this course include: a continuation of Algebra I A including solving systems of equations and inequalities, operations with polynomials, factoring, radical expressions and equations, and solving quadratic equations. Completion of this course and a passing score on the Gateway Exam will fulfill the state Algebra I requirement. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10

Concepts covered in this course include: properties of real numbers, operations with rational numbers, solving equations and inequalities, graphing, solving systems of equations and inequalities, operations with polynomials, factoring, radical expressions and equations, and solving quadratic equations. Also, throughout the course attention will be given to basic geometry skills, displaying and interpreting statistical date, problem solving, and preparing for standardized tests. Completion of this course and a passing score on the Gateway Exam will fulfill the state Algebra I requirement. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

Algebra II is a college prep class for those students on the university pathway for graduation. Concepts covered in this course include analyzing equations and inequalities, graphing and analyzing linear functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices, polynomial, exponential and radical expressions, the conic sections, polynomial functions, rational expressions and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions. Flex, full year.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10

Algebra II Honors covers the same content as Algebra II at an accelerated pace in a more challenging atmosphere. Topics are covered more in-depth and as time permits additional topics will be introduced for enrichment. There is some focus on the examination of patterns that enhance discovery learning. This course is designed for the highly motivated student who plans to pursue level four mathematics courses. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

Unified geometry is a course intended to build students inductive and sequential reasoning skills. The material integrates the students’ knowledge of Algebra, visual perception, and logical abilities. The course begins with an introduction to points, lines, and planes. Students then learn the laws governing segments and angles, which allows them to work with parallel lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons. Students will also develop their problem solving techniques by working with similar figures, right triangles, circles, area and volume. Unified geometry requires students to question hypotheses and explain mathematical facts. Both objectives are accomplished through geometric proof and problem solving. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

Honors Geometry is a course designed for better than average students. The content is a balance of theory and application. A study of formal proofs is followed by lessons on deductive and inductive reasoning, indirect proof, and symbolic logic. Concepts of space geometry are integrated with plane geometry. Algebraic skills are reviewed and strengthened through application to solving problems in geometry. The course includes trigonometry, constructions and loci, coordinate geometry, and transformations. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

Technical geometry is an alternative to the college-prep course of geometry. The goals of the course are to integrate vocational study with higher-level academic study to show students how geometry is used in specific vocations and to provide students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with various types of technical vocations. Basic geometric concepts that will be covered in the course are points, lines, planes, angles, triangles, congruence, polygons, and circles. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This course is intended for those preparing for careers in business, economics, management, medical fields, or a math related field, including engineering. Course content includes experimental and theoretical probability with applications, statistical analysis involving data collection and analysis, curve fitting, and hypothesis testing. The course will involve both descriptive and inferential statistics. TI-83 Plus graphing calculators, computer spreadsheets and graphs will be used. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

Course content includes trigonometric functions with applications, trig identities, extensive analysis of all types of functions and their real applications, applications of matrices to problem solving, sequences and series with multiple representations. This course is less intensive then Pre Calculus. TI-83 Plus graphing calculators will be used. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

Course content includes extensive analysis of linear, exponential, and trigonometric functions, applications of limits, vectors, and conics. Students will investigate real world applications of all types of functions and use geometric, algebraic, and numerical models of each. TI-83 Plus calculators will be used. The course will give a strong preparation for college level calculus. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10

This course is designed to help prepare students for taking Biology I. It is intended for students with a variety of learning styles and special learning needs who require an adapted program to increase opportunities for success. Course topics are selected to relate life processes to everyday experiences. This course is for Technical Path students only. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This course is designed for students on the technical path. Included will be studies of water, soil, wildlife and its management, recycling and waste management on both local and global scales, and other signifigant environmental issues. Wildlife management units require a basic knowledge of plant and animal behavior. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10

Provides the physical science unit needed to meet the minimum requirements for graduation. The goal of Physical Science is to develop an understanding of matter and energy relationships. The course is designed to introduce students to teh basic concepts of chemistry and physics. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10

The goal of Pysical Science Honors is to develope an inderstanding of matter of energy relationships in order to enable a scientifically literate population to apply those principles in creative problem solving. The course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of chemistry and physics, their relation to technological developments, and career opportunities. Basic laboratory skills will be developed through classroom and laboratory activities. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

The goal of Biology 1 is to develop an understanding of the diversity and unity in living things. Concepts covered include interactions of organisms with their enviromental, chemical structure of organisims, transfer of energy in organisims, cell structure and function, continuity and change in living things, diversity of living things, and biology related career opportunities. This course is designed to prepare students for the Giology Gateway Exams. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10

The goal of College Prep Biology 1 is to develop an understanding of the diversity and unity in living things. Concepts covered include interaction of organisms with their environment, chemical structure of organisims, transfer of energy in organisims, cell structure and function, continuity and change in living things, diversity of living things, and biology related career opportunities. Gateway Standards stressed. Biology 1 Honors places increased emphasis on development of critical thinking skills. This is designed to meet the needs of the more academically able student. Student selections baded upon a combination of standardized test scores, past performance in science, teacher recommendations. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

This course is designed to study the techniques used to solve crimes. This is a hands-on, resaerch course that covers topics such as analysis of hair and fibers, soils, and glass, paints, fingerprints, arson, ballistics, blood typing and blood stains. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

Students interested in this course should demonstrate a genuine interest in genetics and have a strong work ethic. Due to the molecular approach of modern genetics, a chemistry background is a necessity for this course for this course. This genetics course includes a sudy of heredity from both classical and molecular approaches. The class centers on lab activites and requires a basic understading of math and problem solving. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

This course is a systematic study of the human body, stressing structure and function. This is a laboratory-oriented course involving detailed dissection and experiences relating to human physiology, such as urine analysis, blood counts and typing, enzyme studies and bone analysis. It is designed for students considering a health career such as physician, nurse or veterinarian. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

This course is a continuation of Anatomy/Physiology Honors 1. Topics include the nervous, respiratory, integumentary and sense organs. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

The Aquatic Biology course is interdisciplinary and designed to be a rigorous science course that stresses scientific principle and analysis and includes a laboratory and field investigation componet. The goal of the Aquatic Biology 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 man made and natural, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Block

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

The goal of Chemistry 1 is to develop an understanding of the relavance of chemistry as it relates to standards of living, career choices, and current issues in science and technology. Course content includes laboratory techniques and safety, molecular structure, chemical reactions, solutions, gas laws and acid/bases. The ability to make mathematical computations using fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, and exponents is required. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

The goal of Chemistry I Honors is to develop an understanding of the relevance of chemistry as it relates to standards of livng, career choices, and current issues in science and technology. Course content includes laboratory techniques and safety, molecular structure, chemical reactions, solutions, gas laws and acid/bases. The ability to make mathematical computations using fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, and exponents is required. Chemistry I Honors places an emphasis on development of critical thinking skills. This course is designed as a challenging course that prepares the student for advanced placement courses. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

The goal of the Ecology course is to develop an understanding of the interdependence of all organisms and the need for conserving natural resources. Course topics include ecological awareness, ecological adaptation and behavior, ecological succession, environmental health, energy resources, and ecological stewardship. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11

One unit of American History is required for graduation. Students will utilize the skills necessary for chronological thinking, historical comprehension, historical analysis and interpretation, historical research, and historical issues-analysis and decision-making. They should learn to distinguish the relevant from the irrelevant in applying lessons from the past to the issues facing the contemporary world. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11

This course will cover the same material as regular American History but will be less text-based. This course will utilize independent study and outside reading. Students need to be motivated to take this course.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 12

The AP History class is a survey study equivalent to the demands of an introductory college class in United States History. Emphasis is on the period from the colonial period to the present. Material will be approached chronologically, exploring political, social economic, and cultural treatment of the period. Admission to the course is determined by academic background and achievement as well as faculty recommendation. Academic maturity and self-discipline is required, as success will require independent study. Students who take the class will have the option of taking the Advanced Placement examination in the spring. Summer reading and additional course text will be required.

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 12

This course will enhance the student’s knowledge of current events and contemporary issues by using research, discussion, and debates. Both individual and group activities will be used with the assistance of print media, video, and the internet. Flex.

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 11,12

This elective course is intended for students who have interests in student government. The focus will be placed on rules of order, communication, and problem solving. Students will be active participants in conducting meetings and making presentations, and creating regulations relevant to both school and community. Flex.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10

This course covers the beginnings of man in prehistoric times, the Greeks and Romans, the Middle Ages, Feudalism as a political system, the importance of the Church in the Middle Ages, the Age of Napoleon, and the French Revolution in Europe. Emphasis is placed on the Renaissance in Italy and Northern Europe, including the concept of Humanism, the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, World War I and II (and the years between), the Cold War, and the rise and fall of the Third World. Special emphasis is placed on current events and the relationships between past events and present day occurrences. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

This course will examine the basics of human behavior in order to help the student better understand themselves and others. Course content will include the history, personality theories, behavioral patterns, symptoms, causes, and cures of emotional disorders and contemporary issues in the field of psychology. The major areas of focus will be human growth, development, learning, behavior, and the statistical validity of the processes by which these components are measured. Block.

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This course will examine some of the major events of modern history as depicted through the medium of cinematography. The major focus of the class will be to critically analyze selected films as to their historical accuracy and authenticity, quantity of historical data, artistic presentation, as well as their overall entertainment value. Heavy grade emphasis is placed on the formal critiques written at the completion of each film. Flex.

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 12

The American Government course will explore the U. S. Constitution and its impact on our daily life. We will also study how our democracy has thrived in an increasingly diverse society. Flex.

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 12

In this course students will do an in-depth study of our Free Enterprise system and how the supply and demand of goods and services shapes our lives. Emphasis will be placed upon understanding the concepts of scarcity, the free market system, the role of governments, labor, taxes, banking, and the consumer. Flex.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This course introduces students to basic geographic skills, terms and concepts and emphasizes the study of physical and cultural characteristics of the continents. There are five geographic themes: location, place, movement of people and ideas, human/environment interaction and regional study. Emphasis will be placed on the study of current conflicts and contemporary issues. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 12

This course covers the same content as required for graduation. The class will be a challenging study of the American Government and Economic systems. The emphasis will be placed on analysis and interpretation of theory. The course will incorporate independent research, court cases, and analytical writing assignments. Block.

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 11,12

This course will focus on the background leading up to World War II and the various segments that constitute the war. The Holocaust and similar examples of man’s inhumanity to man will be the secondary focus of this course. Much of the course will include related readings, primary source documents, class discussion, video documentation, and independent research. Flex.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

Sociology, the scientific study of human social behavior, examines the processes and patterns of social interaction; forms of social organization; and the influences of social groups, institutions, and social structure upon human behavior. Course goals are to develop the sociological imagination, including a familiarity with sociological concepts, theories, research methods, and research findings; to foster knowledge of and respect for diverse social systems and cultures; to alert students to the needs of their community and society; and to promote a spirit of social service. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 11,12

This class is a continuation of Personal Computing I with advanced techniques being taught in the Microsoft Office Suite. At the end of the course, students will be given the opportunity to sit for the MOUS Certification Exam (Microsoft Office User Specialist.) Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

Through this course students will be able to make strength gains while developing self-discipline and a positive attitude toward health. Health and skill related activities will be done to ensure flexibility, coordination, and power. Students who sign up for this course should be self-motivated and have a strong work ethic. Daily physical activity is required. Block.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10

This class will provide instruction in personal fitness development, short skills and classroom activities in the following areas: personal fitness/related skills, nutrition, mental health, safety and first aid, family life disease prevention and control, substance use/abuse. Each day will consist of classroom time as well as time for physical activity. Block.

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 9,10

This class will teach the necessary skills to be used in the weight room. Areas of interest are muscular endurance, muscular strength, cardio-vascular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Daily physical activity in the weight room and/or gym is required. Flex.

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 10,11,12

This class will continue teaching skills necessary to maintain lifetime fitness by using aerobic exercise, aerobic games, tae-bo, kick boxing, self defense for females. Students who sign up for this class should be self-motivated and have a strong work ethic. Requires daily physical activity. Flex.

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This course includes instruction in individual and dual sports that students can continue to play throughout their lifetime. Sports will include biking, hiking, camping, fishing, golf, ping-pong, badminton, paddleball, bowling, shuffleboard and others. Requires daily and physical activity. Flex.

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

The purpose of this course is to provide educational experience to produce safe and efficient driver’s acceptable to society. The following goals are designed to accomplish this purpose: 1.                  Citizenship skills: Understanding appropriate attitudes acceptable for traffic citizenship. 7.                  Decision-making criteria: Understanding natural and man-made laws which regulate 3. Vehicle operation: Understand proper driving rules, skills and techniques Flex.

Credits: 0.5 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

Improve your skills in team sports. Learn the rules in playing procedures in a variety of sports including volleyball, softball, basketball, flag football, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, handball, and others. Whether your interest is recreational or competitive, you will have fun as you develop health habits for use of leisure time. This class requires daily physical activity. Flex.

Credits: 1.0 Grades Offered: 9,10,11,12

This class will help develop a personal fitness program for each student. Activities will include flexibility, running, conditioning, agility drills and ply metrics. This course is encouraged for those who are willing to work physically. Daily physical activity is required. Block.