Gaither High School

Course Selection Guide

2023-2024

Thomas Morrill, Principal

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 Contents
Message from the Principal .................................................................................................... 3
Graduation Requirements …....................................................................................................4
Florida Bright Futures Requirements....................................................................................... 5
Florida State University/State College/Career and Technical College Admission…………………….6
Guidance Services ...................................................................................................................7
Honors Course Information .................................................................................................... 8
Schedule Change Policy .......................................................................................................... 8
Testing ....................................................................................................................................8
Course Offerings ...............................................................................................................10-70

Administrative Staff
Thomas Morrill Principal
Rebecca Wickham Assistant Principal of Curriculum
Jackie Eisenhauer Assistant Principal of
Administration
Rubye Dunn Assistant Principal of Student
Affairs
Kedric Harris Assistant Principal of Student
Affairs

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 Superintendent of Schools
School Board Members Addison Davis
Nadia T. Combs, Chair
Henry “Shake” Washington, Vice Chair Principal
Lynn L. Gray Thomas Morrill
Stacy A. Hahn, Ph.D.
Karen Perez Assistant Principals
Melissa Snively Rebecca Wickham
Jessica Vaughn Jackie Eisenhauer
Gaither High School Kedric Harris
Rubye Dunn

Gaither High School

Vision
Gaither High School's instructional practices will provide rigor, knowledge, and skills necessary for students to become responsible citizens and
essential components of the community.
Mission Statement
Gaither High School will provide innovative and rigorous instruction in a collaborative environment to prepare all students to be productive citizens
and ensure college and career readiness.

Dear Students,

Welcome to Gaither High School, home of the Cowboys. The curriculum is designed to help you map out
a course of action that best fits your educational needs. In it you will find information about programs,
scholarships, and specific courses.

The commitments you make at registration time determine the number of teachers hired to honor your
requests. Therefore, it is critical that you invest the time necessary to make informed decisions about the
courses you will take. Read carefully, discuss options with your parents, and ask questions of your
counselors and teachers. Gaither High School teachers and staff are here to assist you with the process.

It is important that you challenge yourself academically by selecting the most rigorous courses in which
you can succeed. We are proud of the high standards of academic excellence at Gaither High School, and
we will do all we can to see that the process of registration is a positive and productive one for you.

Sincerely,

Thomas Morrill
Principal

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Florida Bright Futures Scholarship

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Florida State University/State College/Career and
Technical College Admission

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 Guidance Services
The Guidance Department, while working with students, parents, school staff and community, strives to
create a positive atmosphere in which all students may develop to their fullest potential. The counselors
serve a major role in the course selection process. They are your best resource when it comes to specific
program and course requirement information relating to graduation. The counselors also have the most
current information regarding the Florida Bright Futures Scholar Program.

Students are assigned to counselors by the following alphabetical arrangement.

COUNSELOR STUDENT’S LAST NAME:

Ms. Uppercue A-COM and TR-VA

Ms. Caban DH-GU and VE-VY
Ms. Odom GW-MA and WA-WH
Ms. Zavatsky MC-RA and WI-Z
Mr. Mazard RE-TA and TE-TO

*A student must have completed 24 credits and all required courses in order to participate in graduation
ceremonies.

Honors Courses

It has been shown that the weighting of grades in advanced courses more accurately correlates a
student’s achievement with his or her class standing. A .04 bonus will be added to the student’s
cumulative grade point average for each one-half credit completed in an honors course. A bonus
of .08 will be added to the student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA) for each one-half credit
in Advanced Placement or Dual Enrollment classes. A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in the
honors or Advanced Placement course for the bonus points to be awarded. The bonus points will
be awarded for the cumulative GPA when it is calculated for class ranking. See the Student
Handbook for a complete list of courses.

Grading Scale
The grading scale and interpretation of letter grades in grades 6 through 12 are defined by state statute as described in
the following chart.
Letter Scale Quality Points Description
A 90%-100% 4 Outstanding Progress
B 80%-89% 3 Above Average Progress
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 C 70%-79% 2 Average Progress
D 60%-69% 1 Lowest Acceptable Progress
F 0%-59% 0 Failure

Schedule Change Policy

1. VALID REASONS for a schedule change may include: scheduling error, computer error, failing a required course,
passing a course in summer school/virtual school or night school, lacking a graduation requirement and or
lacking the proper prerequisites
2. ELECTIVE CHANGES MOST OFTEN CAN NOT BE HONORED due to teacher unit allocation and class size
requirements.
3. Schedule change requests will NOT be considered for the purpose of teacher preference.
4. Failure to complete summer reading does NOT constitute a valid reason for a schedule change.
5. A change request may require the entire schedule to be altered to meet the request you have made. This
includes different teachers and different class periods.
6. Once a schedule has been changed, it cannot be changed back again to the original schedule.
7. The student is responsible for all material taught from the beginning of the semester, regardless of the date the
student entered the class.
8. All schedule change requests must be approved by the Assistant Principal for Curriculum, the Subject Area
Department Head and the Guidance Counselor.
9. Please remember: ALL AP classes come with an AP test. Failure to sit for the tests results in a $15 return fee to
college board PER TEST. This fee will be recorded on the debt list.

Testing

Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (F.A.S.T.)

Grades 9, 10
(11 & 12 if needed)
The exams measure progress in reading, writing and math. Passing FAST reading, and the Algebra I End of
Course exam is a graduation requirement. End- of- the-course Algebra, Geometry, Biology, and
US History exams count for 30% of a student’s semester two exam grade. The results of the FAST reading exam
help diagnose the academic needs of each student. It assists the school counselors in placing students in FAST
preparation classes, and in advanced curriculum courses which build on students’ strengths.

Advanced Placement (AP) Tests

These national tests are given in May at the completion of each Advanced Placement course. College credits
may be earned for rigorous high school coursework. Results are available on line for the student, and are
sent to the high school and specified colleges. Most colleges and universities accept AP credit, but students
should verify each post-secondary school’s policy.

American College Test (ACT) The American College Testing program test measures scholastic
aptitude in English, mathematics, social studies, and natural sciences and the optional writing
portion. This test is required for admission by some colleges and universities. Optimum test dates

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are in the spring of the junior year and again in the fall of the senior year, if necessary. Results are
mailed to the high school and colleges designated by the student.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Test Battery (ASVAB) The Armed Services Vocational
Aptitude Battery is a test measuring mechanical, clerical, verbal and mathematical skills with a
variety of short, timed multiple choice test items. The test can identify occupations and skills for
which students are best suited. There is no commitment to military service for students taking this
test.

PERT – The Post Secondary Education Readiness Test is the test that Florida community colleges
use to determine placement in either remedial or regular college courses. The test was designed to
measure how well students have developed their verbal and math skills.

Preliminary Scholarship Aptitude Test / National Merit Scholastic Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)
The PSAT multiple-choice test that measures verbal, and writing math abilities. It also helps students
assess their verbal and math skills for practice for the SAT and helps predict possible SAT scores, as well
as success in AP classes. This test gives students the opportunity to qualify for such programs as the
National Merit, National Achievement, or National Hispanic Awards. The test is given in October to
grades 9, 10 and 11.

SAT is an objective test designed to measure how well students have developed their verbal math
and writing skills. This test is required for admission by some colleges and universities. It is
administered on various dates during the year. Optimum test dates are in the spring of the junior
year. Students may retest in the fall of their senior year if necessary. Results are mailed to the
student’s home, high school, and specified colleges and universities.

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 Course Offerings
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
The Advanced Placement Program offers college level courses at high schools across the United States.
Students have the opportunity to earn credit or advanced standing at most of the nation’s colleges and
universities.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT 2-D ART STUDIO

Course Number: 01093509
For Grades: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Teacher Approval
Meets requirements for graduation
Major Concepts/Content: The AP Studio Art portfolios are designed for students who are seriously
interested in the practical experience of art. AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination;
instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. Students will create
2-dimensional artwork to be included in a college-level art portfolio. Students will work with art
ideas both given by the instructor and created independently. Students may work in any 2-d
medium, including but not limited to: paints, pencils, photography, collage, printmaking, etc.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY

Course Number: 20003409
For Grade: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Biology Honors - B, Chemistry Honors-B
Meets requirements: Science for graduation (GRAD-B)
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT:. The purpose of this course is to provide a college level course in the
biological science and to prepare the student to seek Credit and/or appropriate placement in college
biology courses. The content should include, but not be limited to, molecular and cellular biology,
organismal biology, and populational biology. Opportunities to understand the interactions of
science with technology and society. Specific AP laboratory activities are course requirements. All
students enrolled in AP Biology are REQUIRED to take the national AP Biology Examination for that
year.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB
Course Number: 12023109
For Grade: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Analysis of Functions
Meets requirements: Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide a study of elementary
functions and the general theory and techniques of calculus. The content should include, but not be
limited to, that content determined in the Advanced Placement Program. It is required that the
student takes the Advanced Placement Examination in Calculus BC or Calculus AB. It is required that
the student take the National Advanced Placement exam at the end of the course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS BC

Course Number: 12023209
For Grade: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Analysis of Functions
Meets requirements: Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide an extensive study of the
general theory and techniques of calculus. The content shall include, but not be limited to, that
determined by the Advanced Placement Program. It is required that the student takes the Advanced
Placement Examination in Calculus BC or Calculus AB. It is required that the student take the National
Advanced Placement exam at the end of the course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CAPSTONE SEMINAR

Course Number: 1700500
For Grade: 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Honors Course of Study
Meets requirements: Teacher approval
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course is designed to develop and strengthen your analytic and
inquiry skills, exploring deeply topics and issues. You will complete a team project, an individual
research-based essay and presentation, and take a written end-of-course exam.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CAPSTONE RESEARCH

Course Number: 7005109
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Seminar
Meets Requirements Teacher Approval
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: AP Research is the second course in the AP Capstone experience
that allows students to design, plan, and conduct a yearlong research-based investigation on a

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topic of individual interest. Through this inquiry and investigation, students demonstrate the
ability to apply scholarly understanding to real-world problems and issues. Students further the
skills acquired in the AP Seminar course by understanding research methodology; employing
ethical research practices addressing a research question; and accessing, analyzing, and
synthesizing information to build, present, and defend an argument. The course culminates in an
academic paper of 4,000-5,000 words and a presentation with an oral defense during which
students will defend their argument by answering questions about their academic paper.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY

Course Number: 20033709
For Grade: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Chemistry Honors with a grade of B or higher
Meets requirements: Science for graduation (GRAD-P)
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide a college level curriculum in
chemistry and to prepare the student to seek credit and/or appropriate placement in college
chemistry courses. The content should include, but not be limited to, structure of matter, states of
matter, chemical reactions, and descriptive chemistry. Opportunities to understand the interaction
of science with technology and society. Specific AP laboratory activities are course requirements. All
students enrolled in AP Chemistry are REQUIRED to take the National AP Chemistry examination for
that year. It is required that the student take the National Advanced Placement exam at the end of
the course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

Course Number: 21064309
For Grade: 12
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: None
Co requisite: AP United States Government & Politics
Meets requirements for Bright Futures Scholarships
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of Advanced Placement Comparative Government and
Politics is to help students gain knowledge of the world’s diverse political structures and practices.
The course encompasses the study of the government and politics in Great Britain, France, the Soviet
Union, China, Iran, USA, Mexico, England, Nigeria, and a developing nation. Emphasis is on general
concepts used to interpret key political relationships found in almost all national politics. NOTE: Does
not meet American government graduation requirement. It is required that the student take the
National Advanced Placement exam at the end of the course.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE “A”

Course Number: 02003200
For Grades: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: AP Computer Science Principles
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MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: AP Computer Science A is an introductory college-level computer
science course. Students cultivate their understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and
testing code as they explore concepts like modularity, variables, and control structures.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

Course Number: 02003209
For Grades: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: none
MAJOR CONTENT/CONCEPTS: The AP Computer Science Principles course aims to broaden participation
in the study of computer science. This course will introduce students to the central ideas of computer
science, instilling the ideas and practices of computational thinking and inviting students to understand
how computing changes the world. AP Computer Science Principles helps address traditional issues of
equity, access, and broadening participation in computing while providing a strong and engaging
introduction to fundamental areas of the discipline.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION

Course Number: 10014209
For Grade: 11
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Placement
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with an
understanding of the semantic, structural, and rhetorical resources of the English language as they
relate to the principles of effective writing. The course is also designed to provide students with a
variety of writing opportunities calling for the use of different styles and tones. The content should
include, but not be limited to, that determined by the College Board. It is required that the student
take the National Advanced Placement exam at the end of the course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

Course Number: 10014309
For Grade: 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Placement
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to involve students in the study and
practice of writing and in the study of literature. Students should learn to use the modes of discourse
and to recognize the assumptions underlying various rhetorical strategies. Students should also
acquire an understanding of the resources of the language as well as the writer’s craft. They should
develop critical standards for the appreciation of any literary work and increase their sensitivity to
literature as shared experience. The content should include, but not be limited to, that determined

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by the College Board. It is required that the student take the National Advanced Placement exam at
the end of the course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY

Course Number: 21093809
For Grades: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements for Social Studies Elective
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of Advanced Placement European History is to provide
students with the opportunity to develop the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal
critically with the problems, content, and materials of European historic development. This is done
by focusing on persistent themes and change in history and by applying historical reasoning to seek
solutions to contemporary problems. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in connection
with the content that follows. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to:
geographic-historic and time-space relationships, origin and development of the European State
System, the impact of religious thought and ideals on European cultures and nations, the evolution
of political systems and philosophies in European societies, technological change and societal
reaction in European development, the development of nationalism as a European phenomenon,
and economic systems and philosophies in Europe. It is required that the student take the National
Advanced Placement exam at the end of the course. Note: Does not meet the world history
graduation requirement.

AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
Course Number 21034009
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites none
MAJOR CONTENT/CONCEPTS: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop higher levels
of concepts and skills related to Human Geography. The content includes the following: regions,
population studies, migration, cultural concepts, and spatial representation such as religion, language,
and folk and popular culture, political geography, land use, urbanization, issue’s related to space, place,
and scale and economic geography. It is required that the student take the National Advanced Placement
exam at the end of the course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT MACRO ECONOMICS

Course Number 21023706
For Grade 12
Prerequisite: none
Meets requirements: Graduation requirements for Economics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course deals with aggregated decision-making of the economy as
a whole and the role of government in the economy, particularly as it applies to the American free
enterprise system. Gross National Product, price indexes, economic policy, unemployment and
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inflation are all concepts to be included in the study. It is required that the student take the National
Advanced Placement exam at the end of the course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT MICRO ECONOMICS

Course Number: 21023609
For Grade 12
Prerequisite: none
Meets requirements: Graduation requirements for Economics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course deals with decision-making of the household and business
in answering the basic questions: what to produce, how to produce it and from whom to produce it.
Concepts such as supply and demand, product and factor markets, costs, revenues, market forms
and profit maximization will be studied and analyzed. It is required that the student take the National
Advanced Placement exam at the end of the course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT MUSIC THEORY

Course Number: 1300330
For Grade: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites Teacher Approval
Meets requirements: Fine Arts, College Prep
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to develop the student’s ability to
recognize and understand the basic materials and processes in any music that is heard or read in
score. The content is specified by the Advanced Placement Program and College Board. It is required
that the student takes the Advanced Placement Examination in Music Theory. It is required that the
student take the National Advanced Placement exam at the end of the course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS I

Course Number: 20034209
For Grade 11-12
Prerequisites Have completed Geometry and be
concurrently taking Algebra II or an equivalent course
Credit 1.0
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics
course. Students’ cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based investigations as they
explore these topics: kinematics; dynamics; circular motion and gravitations; energy; momentum; simple
harmonic motion; torque and rotational motion; electric charge and electric force; DC circuits; and
mechanical waves and sound.

AP PHYSICS C ME/EM
Course Number: 2003430 & 2003425
For Grade: 11-12

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Prerequisites: Alg 2 Honors with a grade of B or higher
and co-enrolled in AP Calculus AB
Credit 1.0
Meets requirements: Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT:
AP Physics C is a college-level physics course for engineers. Explore concepts such as kinematics;
Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; rotation;
oscillations; and gravitation. Students do hands-on laboratory work and in-class activities to investigate
phenomena and use beginning calculus to solve problems.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PRE-CALCULUS NEW FOR 23-24

Course Number:
For Grades: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Algebra 2 Honors
Meets requirements for Math Credit
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: In AP Precalculus, students explore everyday situations and phenomena
using mathematical tools and lenses. The framework focuses on four key units of study that colleges
expect students to demonstrate to qualify for credit or placement.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY

Course Number: 21073509
For Grades: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements for Social Studies Elective
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of Advanced Placement Psychology is to introduce
students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings
and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena
associated with each of the major sub fields within psychology. They also learn about the methods
psychologists use in their science and practice. It is required that the student take the National
Advanced Placement exam at the end of the course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LANGUAGE

Course Number 07084009
For Grade 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Spanish III
Meets requirements College Prep requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to develop a student’s communication
skills in Spanish. This course is comparable to a third year university course with emphasis on
conversation and writing. The content should include, but not be limited to, that determined by the

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Advanced Placement Program guidelines. It is required that the student take the National Advanced
Placement exam at the end of the course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS

Course Number: 12103209
For Grades: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Algebra II or Algebra II Honors
Meets requirements: Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the major concepts
and tools for collecting, analyzing, evaluating, and drawing conclusions from data. Topics include
exploratory analysis, planning a study, anticipating pattern, and statistical inference. It is required that
the student takes the Advanced Placement Examination in Statistics. SPECIAL NOTE: Credit in this course
precludes credit in Probability and Statistics with Application and Using Probability and Statistics. It is
required that the student take the National Advanced Placement exam at the end of the course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Course Number: 21064209
For Grade: 12
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements for Bright Futures Scholarships and graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of Advanced Placement United States Government &
Politics course is to give students a critical perspective on politics and government in the United
States. This course involves the study of the general concepts used to interpret American politics and
the analysis of specific case studies. It is required that the student take the National Advanced
Placement exam at the end of the course.
NOTE: Meets American government requirement for graduation

ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES HISTORY

Course Number: 21003309
For Grade: 11
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites:
Meets requirements for Bright Futures Scholarships and graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of Advanced Placement United States History is to
provide students with the opportunity to develop the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary
to deal critically with the problems, content, and materials of American historic development. This is
done by focusing on persistent themes and change in history and by applying historical reasoning to
seek solutions to contemporary problems. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in
connection with the content that follows. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be
limited to: the development of American culture and institutions, significance of American westward

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expansion and development of American ideals and characteristics, effects of the American colonial
experience on national development, enlightened thinking and its relationship to the Declaration of
Independence and the Constitution. It is required that the student take the National Advanced
Placement exam at the end of the course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY

Course Number: 21094209
For Grade: 10
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements for Bright Future Scholarships
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: AP World History highlights six overarching themes that should
receive approximately equal attention throughout the course beginning with the Foundations
section:
1. Impact of interaction among major societies (trade, systems of international exchange, war, and
diplomacy).
2. The relationship of change and continuity across the world history periods covered in this course.
3. Impact of technology and demography on people and the environment (population, growth and
decline, disease, manufacturing, migrations, agriculture, weaponry).
4. Systems of social structure and gender structure (comparing major features within and among
societies and assessing change).
5. Cultural and intellectual developments and interactions among and within societies.
6. Changes in functions and structures of states and in attitudes toward states and political
identities (political culture), including the emergence of the nation-state (types of political
organization).
It is required that the student take the National Advanced Placement exam at the end of the course.

Agriculture
AGRISCIENCE FOUNDATIONS 1
Course Number: 81068100
For Grades: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements: Practical Arts, Science: NOTE that this course is not a prerequisite to other
science courses, but may be designated as the “third” science credit.
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course is the core of most Agribusiness Job Prep Programs.
Competencies include: agricultural history; global importance; career; applied scientific and
technological concepts; ecosystems; safety; pest management; plant growth; management;
marketing; and human relations. Shop and land laboratory experiences are incorporated. The FFA
student organization is an integral part. May be pre or co-requisite to advanced courses.

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VETERINARY ASSISTING I
Course Number: 8111510
For Grades: 9-10
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements: Practical Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course is designed to develop competencies in areas such as the
history of the animal industry; applied scientific and technological concepts; ecosystems; safety; and
human relations skills. The FFA organization is an integral part of the instructional program.
PLEASE NOTE: Animal Science is for Grades 10-12, as it requires a prerequisite, Ag. Foundations1.
Veterinary Assisting requires no prerequisite course.

VETERINARY ASSISTING 2, 3, 4, & 5

Course Number:
For Grades: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Veterinary Assisting 1
Meets requirements: Teacher approval
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Veterinary medicine with emphasis on human-animal bond; animal
related laws; animal research; genetics and biotechnology; and enterprise management, and
laboratory instruction. Laboratory instructions includes animal care and studies in anatomy through
dissection.

ART
2-D ART STUDIO 1
Course Number: 01013000
For Grades: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Some art training and a sincere interest in pursuing higher-level art classes
Meets requirements: Fine & Performing Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This series of courses are year-long and are for students interested in
advancing their skills in 2-dimensional art. Students will create artwork using a variety of materials,
including drawing, painting, collage, and printmaking. Building skills for the serious art student who
may decide to take AP studio 2D. Pre-requisite is Creating 2-D Art.

BASIC CERAMICS
Course Number: 01023050
For Grade: 9-12
Credit: 0.5

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Prerequisites: none
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Students explore how much space, mass, balance, and form combine
to create aesthetic forms or utilitarian products and structures. Instructional focus will be on
ceramics and/or pottery. Media may include, but are not limited to, clay and/or plaster, with
consideration of the workability, durability, cost, and toxicity of the media used. Student artists
consider the relationship of scale (i.e., hand-held, human, monumental) through the use of positive
and negative space or voids, volume, visual weight, and gravity to create low/high relief or
freestanding structures for personal intentions or public places. They explore sharp and diminishing
detail. Size, position, overlapping, visual pattern, texture, implied line, space, and plasticity, reflecting
craftsmanship and quality in the surface and structural qualities of the completed art
forms. Students in the ceramics and/or pottery art studio focus on use of safety procedures for
process, media, and techniques. Student artists use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and
measure artistic growth in personal or group works. This course incorporates hands-on activities and
consumption of art materials

BASIC DRAWING
Course Number: 01043350
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites: NONE
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Students experiment with the media and techniques used to create
a variety of two-dimensional (2-D) artworks through the development of skills in drawing. Students
practice, sketch, and manipulate the structural elements of art to improve mark making and/or the
organizational principles of design in a composition from observation, research, and/or
imagination. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and
that of their peers. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

BASIC PAINTING
Course Number: 01043750
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites: NONE
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Students experiment with the media and techniques used to create a
variety of two-dimensional (2-D) artworks through the development of skills in painting. Students practice,
and manipulate the structural elements of art to improve mark making and/or the organizational principles
of design in a composition from observation, research, and/or imagination. Through the critique process,
students evaluate and respond to their own work and that of their peers. This course incorporates hands-
on activities and consumption of art materials.

CERAMICS/POTTERY I
Course Number: 01023000
For Grades: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
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Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements Fine & Performing Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to give students a basic understanding
of ceramic processes. This class will introduce students to the concepts necessary to create ceramic
objects without the use of the potter’s wheel. Students will work with moist clay, and will learn how
to manipulate it into functional vessels, as well as learn about firing and glazing techniques.

CERAMICS/POTTERY II
Course Number: 01023100
For Grades: 9 -12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: CERAMICS/POTTERY I OR permission from instructor
Meets requirements: Fine & Performing Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to give students a second level
understanding of ceramic processes. Students will expand on hand-building techniques learned in
Ceramics I, as well as learn how to use a potter’s wheel.

CREATING 2-DIMENSIONAL ART

Course Number 01013550
For Grades: 9-12
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements: Fine & Performing Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This is a semester-long course designed to give students a
basic introduction to 2-Dimensional art, including drawing, painting, collage, and
printmaking.

CREATING 3-DIMENSIONAL ART

Course Number: 01013650
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements: Fine and Performing Arts
Major Concepts/Content: This is a semester-long course designed to give students a basic
introduction to creating 3-Dimensional art, including ceramics, sculpture, and assemblage.

PAINTING 1
Course Number: 01043700
For Grade: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: teacher approval

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MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Students experiment with the media and techniques used to create
a variety of two-dimensional (2-D) artworks through the development of skills in painting. Students
practice, and manipulate the structural elements of art to improve mark making and/or the
organizational principles of design in a composition from observation, research, and/or imagination.
Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and that of their
peers. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

AVID
AVID 1
Course Number: 17003900
For Grade: 9
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: None
Meets Requirements: elective
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is offered as a
rigorous academic elective course that prepares students for success in four-year colleges. The AVID
course is scheduled during the regular school day as a year-long course. Each week students receive
instruction utilizing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum provided by AVID Center, tutor-
facilitated study groups, motivational activities and academic survival skills. There is an emphasis on
analytical writing, preparation for college entrance and placement exams, study skills and test taking,
note-taking, and research. In AVID, students participate in activities that incorporate strategies
focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading to support their academic growth.

AVID 2
Course Number: 17004000
For Grade 10
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: AVID 1 Teacher Rec
Meets requirements: elective
Major Concepts/CONTENT: Each week students receive instruction utilizing a rigorous college
preparatory curriculum provided by AVID Center, tutor-facilitated study groups, motivational
activities and academic survival skills. There is an emphasis on analytical writing, preparation for
college entrance and placement exams, study skills and test taking, note-taking, and research. In
AVID, students participate in activities that incorporate strategies focused on writing, inquiry,
collaboration, and reading to support their academic growth.

AVID 3
Course Number: 17004100
For Grade 11
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: AVID 2, teacher rec

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Meets requirements: elective
Major Concepts/CONTENT: This course is organized around the theme of "Leadership as a Catalyst
for Change in Society." Students study, in depth, exceptional leaders in contemporary society and
examine the effect these individuals have had on culture, politics, education, history, science and the
arts. The course requires that students read essays, speeches, articles and letters by these leaders,
as well as at least one full-length work by the leader or about the leader. Also, each student is
required to conduct a research project that is presented in the senior year. In addition to the
academic focus of the AVID seminar, there are college-bound activities, methodologies and tasks that
should be undertaken during the junior year to support students as they apply to four-year
universities and confirm their postsecondary plans.

AVID 4
Course Number: 17004200
For Grade 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: AVID 3, teacher rec
Meets requirements: elective
Major Concepts/CONTENT: This is the second part in a junior/senior seminar course that focuses on
writing and critical thinking expected of first- and second-year college students. This course continues
around the theme of "Leadership as a Catalyst for Change in Society." Students will complete a final
research essay project from research conducted in their junior year in AVID. In addition to the
academic focus of the AVID senior seminar, there are college-bound activities, methodologies and
tasks that should be achieved during the senior year that support students as they apply to four- year
universities and confirm their postsecondary plans. All AVID seniors are required to develop and
present a portfolio representing their years of work in the AVID program, as well as complete the
requirements for the seminar course.

Business Technology
ACCOUNTING APP 1
Course Number: 82033100
For Grades: 10 - 12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: BTE Core Digital Information or Technology or Computing for Colleges & Careers or
Introduction to Information Technology or Computing and Business Skills (CBS) and Keyboarding and
Business Skills (KBS)
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Accounting is one of the fastest growing fields of employment. This course
introduces students to double-entry accounting; how business transactions are recorded; the
preparation of various documents used in tracking income, expenses, acquisition of assets, incurrence of
liabilities, and changes in equity; and the preparation of financial statements. The use of computers is
required.

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BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP PRINCIPLES
Course Number: 82151205
For Grades: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: BTE Core Digital Information Technology or Computing for Colleges & Careers or
Introduction to Information Technology or CBS plus KBS.
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course is designed to provide an introduction to business
organization, management, and entrepreneurial principles. Topics include communication skills, various
forms of business ownership and organizational structures, supervisory/management skills, leadership
skills, human resources management activities, business ethics, and cultural diversity. Emphasis is placed
on job readiness and career development. The use of computers is an integral part of this program. Future
Business Leaders of America (FBLA) membership is encouraged for all students enrolled in this course.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 1

(Student Assistant)
Course Number: 88481100
For Grades: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: none
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in
customer service occupations such as customer service representative, customer service consultant,
customer service agent, and customer care manager. The program is designed to prepare students for
employment in entry-level positions involving customer service activities. Students will work as office and
teacher assistants as well as receive classroom instruction.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 2

Course Number: 8848120
Course Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Customer Services Representative 1
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course provides instruction concerning the duties and responsibilities
of a customer service specialist, the telephone activities performed by a customer service representative,
customer relations activities, job seeking and employability skills, and the development of a career plan
for a career in customer service. Different software and resources will be used to demonstrate written
communication skills and to develop strategies for providing and selling customer services. This course
will also cover business policies and procedures, marketing and product promotion, and will promote
leadership and organizational skills.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 3

Course Number: 8848130
Course Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Customer Service Representative 1 & 2
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course aligns with challenging academic standards and the relevant
technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Marketing,
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Sales and Service industry. It provides students with the competencies required for employment at the
career specialist level in the customer service industry. Students will work as office and teacher assistants
as well as receive classroom instruction.

DIGITAL DESIGN 1
Course Number: 82095100
For Grades: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: BTE Core Digital Information Technology or Computing for Colleges & Careers, or
Introduction to Information.
Meets requirements Performing Arts Requirement
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course is designed to develop basic entry-level skills required for
careers in the digital publishing industry. The content includes computer skills; digital publishing concepts
and operations; layout, design, measurement activities; and digital imaging as well as communication,
collaboration and decision-making activities; critical thinking; and problem-solving using Adobe InDesign
and Photoshop software. Students enrolled in will have the opportunity to obtain Adobe Certified
Associate® industry certifications. Adobe Certified Associate credential certifies entry-level skills to plan,
design, build, and maintain effective communications using a variety of digital media. Certification
available for this course is Adobe Certified Associate Visual Communication Photoshop®.

DIGITAL DESIGN 2 HONORS

Course Number: 82095200
For Grades: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Digital Design 1
Meets requirements Performing Arts Requirement
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course continues the development of basic entry-level skills required
for careers in the digital publishing industry. The content includes computer skills; digital publishing
operations; layout, design, and measurement activities; and digital imaging as well as communication
collaboration and decision-making activities; critical thinking; and problem-solving using Adobe
Illustrator and Photoshop software. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) membership is
encouraged for all students enrolled in this program. Certification available for this course is Adobe
Certified Associate Visual Communication Photoshop®, Adobe InDesign CC and Adobe Illustrator CC.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) membership is encouraged for all students enrolled in this
program.

DIGITAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Business Technology (BTE) Core option)

Course Number: 82073100
For Grades: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: none
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business
and information systems and trends, and to introduce students to fundamental skills required for today's
business and academic environments. Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental computer skills.
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The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in
an information-based society. Digital Information Technology includes the exploration and use of: word
processing and document manipulation, spreadsheets, presentation applications, the internet,
management of personal information and email, HTML, web page design, and the integration of these
programs using software that meets industry standards. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
membership is encouraged for all students enrolled in this course. Students will have the opportunity to
obtain industry certification in Microsoft Word®, Excel® and PowerPoint® leading to Microsoft
Application Specialist (MCAS) certification.

DIVERSIFED COOPERATIVE DIVERSIFIED EDUCATION – ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING (OJT)

Course Number: 8300420 (2 Hours)
For Grade: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Students must have taken three courses in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program
or be co-enrolled in at least one CTE class.
Meets requirement: Practical Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Students may opt to enroll for two periods of OJT for an earlier release
time and double elective credit. This course provides the on-the-job training component to prepare
students for employment. Students are released early from school and receive elective credit for working
part-time. Students must have reliable transportation and maintain employment in a teacher approved
appropriate job.

FOUNDATIONS OF WEB DESIGN, HONORS

Course Number: 9001110
For Grades: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: BTE Core Digital Information Technology or Computing for Colleges & Careers or
Introduction to Information Technology
Meets requirements: Performing Arts Requirement
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to acquire
and apply foundational skills related to Web design. Topics covered include website planning and design,
markup language structure and Web design technologies. Students will create Web sites that include
images and graphical formatting, cascading style sheets (CSS) as well as basic table, form and structures.
Students will have the opportunity to obtain Adobe Certified Associate® industry certifications. Adobe
Certified Associate credentials certify entry-level skills to plan, design, build, and maintain effective
communications using a variety of digital media. Certification available for this course is Adobe Certified
Associate Web Communication Dreamweaver®. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) membership
is encouraged for all students enrolled in this course.

USER INTERFACE DESIGN, HONORS – WEB DESIGN II

Course Number: 9001120
Grades: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
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Prerequisite/Co Requisite: Foundations of Web Design, Honors
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course provides advanced concepts used in Web interface design. The
content includes principles of Human Computer Interface (HCI), advanced page design using Cascading
Style Sheets (CSS), advanced HTML commands, multimedia applications, Internet/Intranet tools, and
website promotion. Students will have the opportunity to obtain Microsoft Office Specialist® and Adobe
Flash industry certifications. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) membership is encouraged for
all students enrolled in this course.

COMPUTER SUPPORT AND CLOUD ANALYST:

Course Number: CTS0054Q and EEV0504Q
For Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or
advanced training in a variety of occupations in the information technology industry. This program
focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following
elements of the information technology industry; technical and product skills, underlying principles of
technology, planning, management, finance, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and
environmental issues. The content includes but is not limited to communication, leadership skills, human
relations and employability skills; and safe, efficient work practices.

English
CREATIVE WRITING I
Course Number: 10093200
For Grade: 9-12
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to develop students’ writing and
language skills needed for individual expression in literary forms. The content should include, but
not be limited to instruction in the development and practice of writing a variety of literary works,
including original poetry, short stories, plays, novels, and/or essays and other nonfiction. The course
may also include technical aspects of publishing students’ work in a literary publication.

CREATIVE WRITING II
Course Number: 10093300
For Grade: 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites: Creative Writing I
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and use
grade 11-12 writing and language skills for creative expression in a variety of literary forms. Studying
and modeling a variety of genres will be emphasized at this level of creative writing.
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ENGLISH I
Course Number 10013104
For Grade 9
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational
experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language,
and literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using reading
strategies to construct meaning from informative, technical, and literary texts; acquiring an extensive
vocabulary through reading, discussion, listening, and systematic word study; using process writing
strategies, student inquiry, and self-monitoring techniques; using speaking, listening, and viewing
strategies in formal presentations and informal discussions; understanding and responding to a
variety of literary forms; and understanding and using language successfully to impact readers,
writers, listeners, speakers, and viewers.

ENGLISH HONORS I
Course Number 10013205
For Grade 9
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Placement
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to promote academic excellence in English
language arts through integrated experiences in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language,
and literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using reading strategies
to construct meaning from informative, technical, and literary texts; acquiring an extensive vocabulary
through reading, discussion, listening, and systematic word study; using process writing strategies,
student inquiry, and self-monitoring techniques; using speaking, listening, and viewing strategies in
formal presentations and informal discussions; understanding and responding to a variety of literary
forms; and understanding and using language successfully to impact readers, writers, listeners, speakers,
and viewers.

ENGLISH II
Course Number 10013404
For Grade 10
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational
experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language,
and literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using reading
strategies to construct meaning from informative, technical, and literary texts; understanding and
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responding to a variety of literary forms; and understanding and using language successfully to
impact readers, writers, listeners, speakers, and viewers.

ENGLISH HONORS II
Course Number 10013505
For Grade 10
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Placement
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to promote academic
excellence in English language arts through integrated experiences in reading, writing,
listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature. The content should include, but not
be limited to, the following: using reading strategies to construct meaning from
informative, technical, and literary texts; acquiring an extensive vocabulary through
reading, discussion, listening, and systematic word study; using process writing strategies,
student inquiry, and self-monitoring techniques; using speaking, listening, and viewing
strategies in formal presentations and informal discussions; understanding and
responding to a variety of literary forms; and understanding and using language
successfully to impact readers, writers, listeners, speakers, and viewers.

ENGLISH III
Course Number 10013704
For Grade 11
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational
experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language,
and literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using the reading
process to construct meaning using informative, technical, and imaginative texts; using writing
processes for various purposes with attention to style and format; using the research process and
individual inquiry to locate, analyze, and evaluate information; understanding the power of language
as it impacts readers, writers, listeners, viewers, and speakers; understanding and analyzing literary
texts; and responding critically and aesthetically to literature. The emphasis should be on works of
American authors; however, literature representative of other cultures may be used to support
integrated studies and multicultural emphases

ENGLISH HONORS III

Course Number 10013805
For Grade 11
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Placement
Meets requirements for graduation
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MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to promote academic excellence in English
language arts through integrated experiences in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language,
and literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using the reading process
to construct meaning using informative, technical, and imaginative texts; using writing processes for
various purposes with attention to style and format; using the research process and individual inquiry to
locate, analyze, and evaluate information; using effective listening, speaking, and viewing strategies in
informal and formal situations; understanding the power of language as it impacts readers, writers,
listeners, viewers, and speakers; understanding and analyzing literary texts; and responding critically and
aesthetically to literature. The course emphasis should be on the works of American authors; however,
literature representative of other cultures may be used to support integrated studies and multicultural
emphases.

ENGLISH IV
Course Number 10014004
For Grade 12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational
experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking,
language, and literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using
the reading process to construct meaning using informative, technical, and imaginative texts;
using writing processes for various purposes with attention to style and format; using the research
process and individual inquiry to locate, analyze, and evaluate information; using effective
listening, speaking, and viewing strategies in informal and formal situations; understanding the
power of language as it impacts readers, writers, listeners, viewers, and speakers; understanding
and analyzing literary texts; and responding critically and aesthetically to literature. The course
emphasis should be on the works of British authors; however, literature representative of other
cultures may be used to support integrated studies and multicultural emphases.

ENGLISH HONORS IV
Course Number 10014105
For Grade 12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Placement
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to promote academic excellence in
English language arts through integrated experiences in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking,
language, and literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using the
reading process to construct meaning using informative, technical, and imaginative texts; using
writing processes for various purposes with attention to style and format; using the research process
and individual inquiry to locate, analyze, and evaluate information; using effective listening,
speaking, and viewing strategies in informal and formal situations; understanding the power of
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language as it impacts readers, writers, listeners, viewers, and speakers; understanding and analyzing
literary texts; and responding critically and aesthetically to literature. The course emphasis should be
on the works of British authors; however, literature representative of other cultures may be used to
support integrated studies and multicultural emphases.

JOURNALISM I
Course Number 10063000
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: English Teacher Approved
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in basic aspects of
journalism and workshop experiences in journalistic production. The content should include, but not
be limited to, instruction in recognizing and writing news for journalistic media and in developing
editorials, sports articles, and feature stories. In addition to written work, students should receive
instruction in the history and traditions of journalism as well as workshop experiences in
photography, layouts, advertising, printing, and other practical aspects of journalistic enterprise. In
connection with workshop experiences, one or more student journalistic products may be published.

JOURNALISM II-IV (Yearbook/Newspaper) & JOURNALISM V HON

Course Number:
For Grade: 10-12
Credit 1.0
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide a continuation of journalism
studies as well as experience and instruction in working on a student publication staff. The content should
include, but not be limited to, instruction in recognizing and writing news for journalistic media and in
developing editorials, sports articles, and feature stories. In addition to written work, students should
receive instruction in the history and traditions of journalism as well as workshop experiences in
photography, layouts, advertising, printing, and other practical aspects of journalistic enterprise. In
connection with workshop experiences, one or more student journalistic products may be published.

Literature in the Arts I Honors – Fairytales and Folklore

Course Number: 10053500
For Grade 10-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites: None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT:
If you enjoy the Fantasy realm, and always wondered how stories are passed down, where they came
from, or how they influence society, join this deep dive into folklore from around the world. We will
read diverse stories from around the world, make current day connections, and even write our
own modern-day fairytales. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is just about Disney movies (although
we will talk about that!), these are stories that will transport you to another realm, sometimes
leaving you unsettled.

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Exceptional Education
Exceptional Education Students (students with disabilities) are programmed according to their
educational needs as stated on their Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Students must meet eligibility
requirements as set by the state of Florida. Students are served in a variety of settings that have
varying levels of academic and/or behavioral supports. The 3 levels of support, indicated below,
reflect the amount of teacher and paraprofessional support needed for students to achieve their
goals as indicated on their IEPs, and the level of independence expected after high school. Some
students may require the types of support from one level for some needs, and another level for other
needs.

Independent Level (mildly disabled)

Standard diploma – Co-teach classes are offered in the core academic areas. Co-teach classes pair a
special education teacher with a regular education teacher. Co-teach classes may have a special
education teacher for support full-time, or part-time, depending on the needs of the student.
Students who do not need in-class supports are offered consultative services to the regular education
teacher. Students are eligible for accommodations as prescribed on their IEPs. Students with a
standard diploma may attend college or vocational school, join the military, or enter the work force.
Standard diploma students must meet the same course requirements as non-disabled students,
although they can do so with accommodations.

Supported Level (moderately disabled)

Goals for students at this level of support are aimed to help the student reach their highest level of
independence and functioning in activities of daily living, family, leisure, and community living. The
general areas of instruction and course offerings include functional academics, employability skills,
social skills, community skills, personal-home living, communication skills, physical education,
leisure/ recreational activities, and a vocational wheel. Most students attend Community Based
Training to obtain job skills in the last two years that they are in high school. These students generally
attend high school through the year they turn 22 and will require supported work and living
environments as adults.

Participatory Level (severely and profoundly disabled)

Students at this level of support require adult assistance for all, or almost all, activities of daily living.
The goals for these students are to communicate their wants and needs and to integrate socially in
a small group environment. Students are provided instruction according to their needs and abilities.
Educational experiences may include functional word recognition and number skills, communication,
small and gross motor activities, sensory stimulation, social skills, and self-help skills. These students
generally attend high school through the year they turn 22 and go on to an adult day and/or
residential program.

Family and Consumer Sciences

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Course Number 85003100
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites NONE
Meets requirements Practical Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to prepare students to understand the
nature of child development from prenatal care through age three including the function and
significance of the parenting experience. The content includes, but is not limited to, basic needs of
children, principles of human development, reproduction, prenatal care, the birth process, and
responsibilities of parents and caregivers.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 1

Course Number: 84051100
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Child Development
Meets requirements P/A
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: ECE 1 includes the basic training hours required by the Department
of Children and Families (DCF) for childcare workers-Health Safety and Nutrition, Child Growth and
Development, Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting and Observation. The course also includes
leadership, organizational skills, implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans for the
preschool child. This course is a prerequisite for ECE 2,3 and 4.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 2

Course Number 84051200
For Grade 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites ECE 1
Meets requirements: P/A
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course continues DCF training to include developmentally
appropriate practices for preschoolers, rule, regulations, and behavioral observation and continue
implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3&4

Course Number 84051200/84051400
For Grade 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites ECE 1, 2
Meets requirements P/A
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This is the 2-hour block Childcare training course that involves the
development and implementation of lesson plans for the preschool child. Students will be instructed
in the management and operation of an onsite developmental preschool. Upon successful

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completion of this block of courses students will be certified and qualified for the Early Childhood
Professional Certification. Students will learn to interact professionally with children, parents and
coworkers. They will develop an extensive teaching portfolio and display their work at the showcase
of Mastery projects for potential employers.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

Course Number: 88001101
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites NONE
Meets requirements
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course teaches students the basics of the family and consumer
sciences. Family and Consumer Science is a 36 week course for High School students who are interested
in learning more about life skills. The concepts of Family, Care giving and Marriage, Consumer Skills,
Housing, Food and Nutrition, Apparel, and Technology are taught with lab opportunities.

NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCE

Course Number: 88001101
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites NONE
Meets requirements EL
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course focuses on the biological and chemical makeup of food;
methods of food preparation; food safety and sanitation in handling, processing and storing of food;
human physiology and identification of the structures and functions of nutrients. Students will use
the scientific method to investigate food science topics and recognize how food science interacts
with technology and society. ServSafe Industry certification maybe earned in this course.

PARENTING SKILLS
Course Number 85003000
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites NONE
Meets requirements P/A
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the multiple roles
essential to becoming a model parent and caregiver and to understand the dual roles of males and
females as parents. This course will also enhance the student’s ability to assist children to become
effective citizens in a multicultural and technological society. The content includes, but is not limited
to, parenting roles and responsibilities; nurturing and protective environments for children; positive
parenting strategies; effective communication in parent/child relationships; multicultural diversity
and trends in technology.

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Math
ALGEBRA I
Course Number 12003104
For Grade 8-9
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite None
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide the foundation for more
advanced mathematics courses and to develop the skills needed to solve mathematical problems.
Topics shall include: sets, variables, structures and properties of the real number system,
polynomials, factoring, rational algebraic expressions, irrational numbers, radical expressions, and
quadratic equations. SPECIAL NOTE: Credit in this course precludes the earning of Credit in Algebra I
Honors, or Algebra 1a, 1b.

ALGEBRA II
Course Number 12003304
For Grade 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Geometry or Geometry Honors
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to continue the study of the structure of
algebra and to provide the foundation for applying these skills to other mathematical and scientific
fields. Topics shall include, but not be limited to, the review and extension of the structure and
properties of the real number system; relations, functions and graphs; polynomials and rational
expressions; quadratic equations and inequalities; polynomial functions; rational and irrational
exponents; logarithms; complex numbers; and word problems.
SPECIAL NOTE: The earning of Credit in this course precludes the earning of Credit in Algebra II
Honors.

ALGEBRA II HONORS
Course Number 12003405
For Grade 10-11
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Geometry Honors / Gifted Placement
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to present an in-depth study of the topics
of Algebra II with emphasis on theory, proof, and development of formulas, as well as their
application. Topics shall include, but not be limited to, algebraic structure; first-degree equations in
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one and two variables solved algebraically and graphically; systems of equations and inequalities;
functions and relations; polynomials and rational expressions; exponents and radicals; logarithms;
complex numbers; conic sections; polynomial equations; sequences and series; permutations,
combinations and probability; and matrices. SPECIAL NOTE: The earning of Credit in this course
precludes the earning of Credit in Algebra II.

GEOMETRY
Course Number 12063104
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Algebra I or Algebra I Honors
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to emphasize critical thinking involving
the discovery of relationships and their proofs and skill in applying the deductive method to
mathematical situations. Topics shall include, but not be limited to, logic and reasoning; the study of
Euclidean geometry of lines, planes, angles, triangles; similarity; congruence; geometric inequalities;
polygons and circles; area and volume; and constructions.
SPECIAL NOTE: The earning of Credit in this course precludes the earning of Credit in Geometry
Honors.

GEOMETRY HONORS
Course Number 12063205
For Grade 9-10
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Algebra I Honors
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to give a rigorous in-depth study of
geometry with emphasis on methods of proof and the formal language of mathematics. Topics shall
include, but not be limited to, structure of geometry; separation properties; angle concepts;
triangles; quadrilaterals; proofs; perpendicularity and parallelism in a plane and in space; similar
polygons; circles and spheres; constructions; area and volume; coordinate geometry, and topology.
SPECIAL NOTE: The earning of Credit in this course precludes the earning of Credit in Geometry.

MATH FOR COLLEGE ALGEBRA

Course Number 12007000
For Grade 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Algebra I and Geometry
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: In Mathematics for College Algebra, instructional time will emphasize five
areas: (1) developing fluency with the Laws of Exponents with numerical and algebraic expressions; (2)
extending arithmetic operations with algebraic expressions to include rational and polynomial expressions; (3)
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solving one-variable exponential, logarithmic, radical and rational equations and interpreting the viability of
solutions in real-world contexts; (4) modeling with and applying linear, quadratic, absolute value, exponential,
logarithmic and piecewise functions and systems of linear equations and inequalities; (5) extending
knowledge of functions to include inverse and composition.

Curricular content for all subjects must integrate critical-thinking, problem-solving, and workforce-literacy
skills; communication, reading, and writing skills; mathematics skills; collaboration skills; contextual and
applied-learning skills; technology-literacy skills; information and media-literacy skills; and civic-engagement
skills.

MATH FOR DATA AND FINANCIAL LITERACY

Course Number 1200387
For Grade 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Algebra I and Geometry
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The financial literacy focus of this course provides a real-life
framework to apply upper-level mathematics standards. In our consumer-based society, a
mathematics course that addresses the results of financial decisions will result in more fiscally
responsible citizens. This course will give students the opportunity to apply mathematics found in
financial topics such as personal investments, retirement planning, credit card interest, and
savings. Financial Algebra is designed for students who have completed Algebra 1 and
Geometry. The course would be a bridge to upper-level mathematics such as Algebra 2 and
Mathematics for College Readiness. Please note that the financial literacy standards in this course
are repeated in the required Economics course for graduation with a standard high school diploma.

PROBABILITY & STATISTICS HONORS

Course Number: 1210300
For Grades: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Algebra 2 with teacher recommendation
Meets Requirements: Mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: An interactive mathematical introduction to probability theory and
statistical methods including data collection, simulation, summarization, correlation, regression,
probability, estimation, sampling distributions, and confidence intervals.

MUSIC AND FINE ARTS

CONCERT CHORUS
Men – Grades 9-12/No prerequisite
Women – Grades 10-12/Prerequisite – Women’s Chorus and audition
Credit 1.0
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May be taken as Chorus I, II, III, or IV depending on student’s number of years enrolled in High School
Chorus.
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with experiences in
advanced vocal production techniques, part singing, choral performance techniques, and music
reading. The content includes study and performance of traditional choral, contemporary a cappella,
barbershop harmony and pop music. This group performs in three major concerts a year, as well as
competing at District MPA and on an annual trip. Enrichment opportunities are available for All-State
chorus, All-County chorus, EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional, and soloist auditions for concerts and
National Anthem singers.

MEN’S CHORUS
Grades 9-12
Credit 1.0
May be taken as Chorus I, II, III or IV depending on student’s number of years enrolled in High School
Chorus.
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with experiences in
basic vocal production techniques, part singing, choral performance techniques, and music reading.
The content includes study and performance of traditional choral, contemporary a cappella,
barbershop harmony and pop music. This group performs in three major concerts a year, as well as
competing at District MPA.
Enrichment opportunities are available for All-State chorus, All-County chorus, EPCOT’s Candlelight
Processional, and soloist auditions for concerts.

WOMEN’S CHORUS
Grades 9-12
Credit 1.0
May be taken as Chorus I, II, III or IV depending on student’s number of years enrolled in High School
Chorus.
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with experiences in
basic vocal production techniques, part singing, choral performance techniques, and music reading.
The content includes study and performance of traditional choral, contemporary a cappella,
barbershop harmony and pop music. This group performs in three major concerts a year, as well as
competing at District MPA.
Enrichment opportunities are available for All-State chorus, All-County chorus, EPCOT’s Candlelight
Processional, and soloist auditions for concerts.

VOCAL ENSEMBLE (SHOWCASE)

Grades 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite – Audition in May for following year. Dual enrollment is required as well: Vocalists –
Concert Chorus; Instrumentalist – Band or Orchestra
May be taken as Vocal Ensemble I, II or III depending on student’s number of years enrolled in Vocal
Ensemble.

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MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in
the development of a Vocal/Instrumental performance using modern styles of music, including but
not limited to, ensemble singing and playing, choreography, and visual presentation.

SYMPHONIC BAND
Course Number: 13023100
For Grades: 9-12
May be taken as Band II, III, or IV, depending on the student’s number of years enrolled in High School
Band. Juniors and seniors may take Band V/VI for honors credit.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Must have completed Concert Band; Director Approval
Meets requirements: Fine & Performing Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities
to develop musicianship skills in band and instrumental ensembles. Content will include, but not be
limited to, enabling students to develop fundamental skills in characteristic tone production, band
performance techniques, musical literacy, and music appreciation. All 9th grade students will take
Concert

WIND ENSEMBLE
Course Number: 13023200
For Grade: 10-12
May be taken as Band II, III, or IV, depending on the student’s number of years enrolled in High School
Band. Juniors and seniors may take Band V/VI for honors credit.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Symphonic Band
Meets requirements Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in
the development of musicianship and technical skills through study of varied band literature.
The content should include, but not be limited to, interpreting medium level band music;
establishing appropriate tone production and performance techniques; identifying simple
musical form and varied style periods; formulating aesthetic awareness.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Course Number: 13025000
For Grades: 9-12
May be taken as Jazz Ensemble I, II, III, or IV, depending on the student’s number of years enrolled in
Jazz Ensemble.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Dual enrollment is required -- Band, Orchestra, Chorus Guitar
Meets requirements Fine & Performing Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in
the development of a jazz ensemble using all types of jazz, including but not limited to, rock, swing,
Latin, be-bob, funk, and shuffle.
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PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Course Number: 13024200 (Instrument Techniques)
Grades: 9-12
All percussionists are expected to take this course and must participate with all aspects of the band
program. May be taken as Instrument Techniques II, III, or IV depending on the student’s number of
years enrolled in Percussion Ensemble.
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition in May for following year and director approval.
Meets requirements Fine & Performing Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in
all aspects of percussion, including, but not limited to, marching percussion, world percussion,
concert percussion, and chamber percussion.

GUITAR I
Course Number 13013200
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with introductory
experiences on the guitar in performance skills and interpretation of simple notation.
The content should include, but not be limited to, thorough introduction to music fundamentals,
guitar performance techniques and interpretation of musical notation including chord symbols.

KEYBOARD I (PIANO)
Course Number 13013600
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with introductory
experiences on the keyboard in performance skills and interpretation of simple notation.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the development of music fundamentals, keyboard
performance techniques and interpretation of musical notation.

KEYBOARD II (PIANO)
Course Number 13013700
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Keyboard I- Teacher Approval Required
Meets requirements Performing Fine Arts

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MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in
varied performance techniques on the keyboard. The content should include, but not be limited to,
the development of music fundamentals, performance techniques and interpretation of musical
notation.

MUSIC LEADERSHIP
Course Number 2400320
For Grade 9-12
Prerequisites Enrolled in Music and approved by teacher
Meets Requirements Elective
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide formative opportunities to build on
skills acquired in the Leadership Techniques course, including meeting skills, motivated strategies, character
development, group dynamics, community relations, community service and personal and civic responsibility.

ORCHESTRA I, II, III – CONCERT ORCHESTRA

Course Number 13023600
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites none
Meets requirements Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to develop musicianship skills in music
ensembles on orchestral instruments. The content should include, but not be limited to, enabling
students to develop basic fundamental skills in characteristic tone production, orchestral performing
techniques, musical literacy, and music appreciation.

ORCHESTRA IV – CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Course Number 13023900
For Grade 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Audition in May
Meets requirements Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction
in the application of musicianship and technical skills through the study of varied orchestral
literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, independent interpretation of
medium level orchestral music; refinement of tone production and performance techniques;
musical form, style periods, and aesthetic perceptions.

THEATRE
ACTING 1
Course Number: 04003100
For Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
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Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements: elective for performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the study and
practice of theatre arts. The content should include, but is not limited to, an overview of the history of
the theatre and literature of the theatre. Students should be introduced to the fundamentals of theatre
production which include scenery construction, costuming, lighting and make-up.

ACTING 2
Course Number: 04003200
For Grade 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites, Theatre 1, Teacher Approval
Meets requirements: as elective for Performing Fine Arts
Major Concepts/Content: The purpose of this course is to provide intermediate development of skills
useful to the study and practice of theatre arts. The content includes instruction in reading and
interpretation of dramatic literature. Other instructional emphasis should include techniques and
mechanics of acting: set, costume and lighting design, as well as other features of stagecraft, character
analysis and portrayal, interpretive and analytical study of plays and production of plays and other
dramatic presentation.

ACTING 3
Course Number: 04003300
For Grade: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Theatre 2, Teacher approval
Meets Requirements: as elective for performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide the opportunity for advanced
drama students to continue study in acting and production techniques and to participate in dramatic
productions and projects. The content includes instruction in specific acting techniques used in various
kinds of dramatic presentations, the study of acting theories as well as practice and theory in set design,
make up and lighting.

ACTING 4
Course Number: 0400345
For Grade: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Theatre 3, Teacher Approval
Meets Requirements: as elective for Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course provides an in-depth study in various aspects of dramatic and
theatrical art. Students study practical application in costume, scenery, lighting and sound design.
Makeup techniques, advanced acting techniques and theatrical management as well. Students should

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specialize by researching information about and participating in selected areas of theatre including
playwriting, direction, stage design and management, choreography and advanced acting.

MUSICAL THEATER I
Course Number 0400700
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirement as elective for Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Students’ course work focuses on but is not limited to, acting, vocal
performance, dance, non-dance movement, and staging, which transfer readily to performances in
musicals and other venues. Students survey the evolution of music in theatre from ancient Greece,
to modern Broadway through a humanities approach and representative literature. Music theatre
students explore the unique serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be
required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to
support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

MUSICAL THEATER II and III

Course Number 0400710 and 0400720
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Musical Theater I
Meets requirement as elective for Performing Fine Arts
(2) MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Students learn from the styles and techniques used by well-known
singer-actor-dancers and choreographers to build a performance for auditions and/or interviews.
Students examine the contributions of major writers, composers, lyricists, and choreographers of
musical theatre and learn to analyze the structures, stories, and settings of musical theatre exemplars
to understand how those components serve the story and concept. Students extend their dance and
movement techniques required to sing and dance at the same time. Public performances may serve
as a culmination specific instructional goal. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in
rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the
classroom.
(3) MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Students refine their audition techniques and performance/audition
portfolio and consider the contributions of musical theatre in the community and beyond. Students
select several pieces to showcase their abilities and become conversant about individuals who, currently
and in the past, required to sing and dance for long periods of time in rehearsals and performance. Public
performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to
attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performance outside the school day to support, extend, and
assess learning in the classroom.

THEATRICAL CINEMA AND FILM PRODUCTION

Course Number 0400660

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For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirement as elective for Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: In Theatre, Cinema, and Film Production, a one-credit course,
students explore the elements of film and cinematic techniques used by those who create movies.
Students study the techniques in film that serve the story and articulate the theme. Students also
prepare a comparative for theatre, film, and literature. Public performances may serve as a resource
for specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend or participate in technical work,
rehearsals, and/or film production beyond the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in
the classroom.

NJROTC
NAVAL SCIENCE I
Course Number 18023000
For Grade - 9-12
Credit - 1.0 (This course may be taken in place of PE.)
Prerequisite – None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Designed as an introduction to the Navy and the NJROTC program, to stimulate
enthusiasm for scholarship, and to engender a sense of pride in self, one’s associates and the organization.
Course content includes introduction to American Citizenship, Techniques of Communication, Leadership,
introduction to Naval ships and aircraft, Naval Customs and Courtesies, basics of U.S. Government, Physical
Fitness, Drug Abuse Prevention, marksmanship, discussion of current events and orientation trips and fun
events. Students are issued Navy uniforms to be worn once a week. Gaither NJROTC maintains 12 teams that
compete at the local, state and national levels. Teams include Academics, Air Rifle, Athletics, Drill and
Orienteering. Students eligible to become a member of all teams and attend competitions. $30 fee required
for lab/insurance.

NAVAL SCIENCE II
Course number – 18023100
For Grade - 10-12
Credit – 1.0 (This course may be taken in place of PE.)
Prerequisites – Naval Science I or one year of JROTC (Army or Air Force or Marines)
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Develops the traits of Citizenship and Leadership, introduces students
to technical areas of Naval Science study, and engenders an awareness of the vital importance of
oceans to the continued well-being of the United States. Course material includes Leadership
(exercising leadership roles), Importance of Navy/Maritime history to development of our
civilization, basic understanding of scientific principles (why planes fly, how sonar works etc.),
orienteering, Physical Fitness, discussion of current events, orientation trips and fun events. Students
are issued Navy uniforms to be worn once a week. Gaither NJROTC maintains 12 teams that compete
at the local, state and national levels. Teams include Academics, Air Rifle, Athletics, Drill and

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Orienteering. Students eligible to become a member of all teams and attend competitions. $30 fee
required for lab/insurance.

NAVAL SCIENCE III

Course number – 18023200
For Grade 11-12 Credit – .0
Prerequisites – Naval Science II or two years of JROTC (Army or Air Force or Marines)
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Designed to assist students in understanding the operative principles
of military leadership, increase awareness of the significance of teamwork, emphasize the intrinsic
value of discipline in the accomplishment of assigned objectives, and teach Naval academic subjects.
Course content includes leadership and discipline, the Naval operations and U.S. Strategy and Global
Politics, Physical Fitness, orienteering, discussion of current events and orientation trips and fun
events. Students are issued Navy uniforms to be worn once a week. Gaither NJROTC maintains 12
teams that compete at the local, state and national levels. Teams include Academics, Air Rifle,
Athletics, Drill and Orienteering. Students eligible to become a member of all teams and attend
competitions. $30 fee required for lab/insurance.

NAVAL SCIENCE IV
Course number – 18023300
For Grade – 12
Credit – 1.0
Prerequisites – Naval Science III or 3 years of JROTC (Army, Air Force
or Marines)
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Designed to allow students the opportunity to PRACTICE the
operative principles of military leadership, experience the significance of teamwork, practice
discipline in the accomplishment of assigned objectives, and teach basic Naval academic/military
subjects. Course content includes: Group Dynamics, Techniques of Communication, American
Citizenship, Career Opportunities, Role of the U.S. Armed Forces, Technology Awareness, Methods
of Instruction, Human Relations, Leadership and discipline, the Naval service and Naval history,
Physical Fitness, orienteering, discussion of current events and orientation trips and fun events.
Students are issued Navy uniforms to be worn once a week. Gaither NJROTC maintains 12 teams that
compete at the local, state and national levels. Teams include Academics, Air Rifle, Athletics, Drill
and Orienteering. Students eligible to become a member of all teams and attend competitions. $30
fee required for lab/insurance.

Physical Education/Driver’s Education

BASKETBALL I and II
Course Number 15033100 and 1533105
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
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Meets requirements Elective credit for Graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop
knowledge and skills in basketball and to maintain or improve health-related fitness. The content
should include, but not be limited to, the following: -safety practices-rules and terminology-history
biomechanical and physiological principles-techniques and strategies-sportsmanship-fitness
activities-assessment of skills and health-related fitness-officiating-organization and administration
of basketball activities-consumer issues-benefits of participation.

DRIVER EDUCATION
Course Number: 19003000
For Grade: 9-12
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: Must be 15 yrs. of age or older date
Meets requirements: Elective credit for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of “Driver Education/Traffic Safety-Classroom” is (1) to
introduce students to the transportation system and to strategies which will develop driving
knowledge and skills related to today’s and tomorrows motorized society and (2) to provide an in-
depth study of the scope and nature of accident problems and their solutions. Specific content shall
include, but not be limited to, instruction within a classroom in vehicle control and traffic procedures,
defensive strategies for driving, natural laws and their application to driving, energy efficient and safe
enjoyable vehicle ownership, physical and mental factors, legal and moral obligations, knowledge of
motorcycle operations and interactions in the system, planning for safe travel to include map studies,
and a comprehensive study of the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving performance.

HEALTH OPPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PHYSICAL EDUCATION (HOPE)

Course Number 30260100
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements Elective credit for Graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to develop and enhance healthy
behaviors that influence lifestyle choices and student health and fitness. The content should include,
but not be limited to, the following: -apply fitness and health concepts-risk and benefits of varying
fitness levels-biomechanical and physiological principles-development of an individual wellness plan-
responsible decision making-development of an individual nutrition plan-completion of a behavior
change project-analyzing of skills-related fitness-safety and injury prevention – (hydration, injury,
violence, environmental issues, CPR)-safety education practices-analyzing consumer information and
community resources-mental and emotional health, including depression and suicide-stress
management-coping skills-interpersonal communication – communication, relationships,
sportsmanship-disease prevention and control – risk factor assessments, includes communicable and
non-communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDs, other STDs, heart disease, diabetes, cancers, asthma-tobacco,
alcohol, and other drug use and abuse – risk and protective factors-teen pregnancy prevention-advocating for
health and fitness promotion-technology application to facilitate health and fitness

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INDIVIDUAL SPORTS
Course Number 15024100
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements Elective credit for Graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire basic
knowledge of individual and dual sports play, develop skills in specified individual sports, and maintain or
improve health-related fitness. The content should include, but not be limited to the following – safety
practices, rules and terminology, history, biomechanical and physiological principles, techniques and
strategies, sportsmanship, fitness assessment, consumer issues and benefits of participation.

SOCCER
Course Number 15033200
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements Elective credit for Graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge
and skills in soccer and to maintain or improve health-related fitness. The content should include,
but not be limited to, the following: -safety practices-rules and terminology-historybiomechanical
and physiological principles-techniques and strategies-sportsmanship-fitness activities-assessment
of skills and health-related fitness-officiating-organization and administration of soccer activities-
consumer issues-benefits of participation

SOFTBALL
Course Number 15033300
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements Elective credit for Graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop
knowledge and skills in softball and to maintain or improve health-related fitness. The content should
include, but not be limited to, the following: -safety practices-rules and terminology-history
biomechanical and physiological principles-techniques and strategies-sportsmanship-fitness
activities-assessment of skills and health-related fitness-officiating-organization and administration
of softball activities-consumer issues-benefits of participation

TEAM SPORTS I and II

Course Number 1503350 and 1503360
Grades 10-12
Credit 0.5
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Prerequisites Team Sports 1
Meets requirements Elective credit for Graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire basic
knowledge of team sports play, develop skills in specified team sports, (soccer, softball, volleyball, flag
football and basketball) and maintain or improve health-related fitness. The content should include, but
not be limited to the following – safety practices, rules and terminology, history, biomechanical and
physiological principles, techniques and strategies, sportsmanship, fitness assessment, consumer issues
and benefits of participation.

VOLLEYBALL 1 and II
Course Number 15055000 & 15055100
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements Elective credit for Graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire basic
knowledge and skills in volleyball and to maintain or improve health-related fitness. The content
should include, but not be limited to, the following: safety practices, rules and terminology,
history, biomechanical and physiological principles, techniques and strategies, sportsmanship,
fitness activities, fitness assessment, officiating, organization and administration of volleyball
activities, consumer issues and benefits of participation.

WEIGHT TRAINING 1
Course Number 15013400
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements Elective credit for Graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire basic
knowledge and skills in weight training, improve muscular strength and endurance, and begin to
enhance self-image. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: safety
practices, terminology, musculoskeletal system, muscular strength and endurance, biomechanical
and physiological principles, theories, concepts, and skills, weight training programs,
implementation and evaluation of a personal weight training program, weight training activities for
fitness, fitness assessment, nutrition, consumer issues and benefits of participation

WEIGHT TRAINING 2
Course Number 15013500
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements Elective credit for Graduation

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MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop
intermediate-level knowledge and skills in weight training, further improve muscular strength and
endurance, and further enhance self-image. The content should include, but not be limited to, the
following: safety practices -terminology -musculoskeletal system -muscular strength and endurance
biomechanical and physiological principles -theories, concepts, and skills -design, implementation,
and evaluation of a personal weight training program -weight training activities for fitness -fitness
assessment -nutrition -consumer issues and benefits of participation.

WEIGHT TRAINING 3
Course Number 15013600
For Grade 10-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements Elective credit for Graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop advanced
knowledge and skills in weight training, further improve muscular strength and endurance, and
further enhance self-image. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: safety
practices -terminology -musculoskeletal system -muscular strength and endurance biomechanical
and physiological principles -theories, concepts, and skills -design, implementation, and evaluation
of a personal weight training program -weight training activities for fitness -fitness assessment -
nutrition -consumer issues and benefits of participation.

Science
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, HONORS
Course Number: 20003605
For Grade: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Biology Honors with a grade of B or higher
Meets requirements: Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with rigorous content
and laboratory activities in the structures and functions of the components of the human body. The
content should include, but not be limited to, anatomical terminology, cells and tissues, integumentary
system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, special sensory organs, endocrine system,
circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, excretory urinary system, reproductive system,
homeostasis, disease process, immune response, and inheritance: molecular, cellular, organismal;
mutations and genetic disorders. Opportunities to understand the interactions of science with
technology and society. *Cat dissection is part of this course.

ASTRONOMY, HONORS
Course Number: 20209105
For Grade: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
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Prerequisites: Prerequisite(s) or Co-Req: Chemistry 1 Hon, Teacher Recommendation
Meets Requirements: Science for graduation (GRAD-P)
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: While the content focus of this course is consistent with the Astronomy
Solar/Galactic course, students will explore these concepts in greater depth. The academic pace and
rigor is greatly increased for honors level course work. Laboratory investigations that include the use of
scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, laboratory apparatus and technologies,
experimental procedures, and safety procedures are an integral part of this course.

BIOLOGY I
Course Number: 20003104
For Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements: Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course provides students with general exploratory experiences and
activities in the fundamental concepts of life. The content includes scientific method, scientific
measurement, laboratory safety and use of apparatus, cell reproduction, basic principles of genetics,
biological changes through time, classification and taxonomy, microbiology, structure and function of
plants, animals, human body, and ecological relationships.

BIOLOGY I, HONORS
Course Number: 20003205
For Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites or co-requisite: Physical Science, Honors or Gifted with a grade of C or higher
Meets requirements: Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with advanced
exploratory experiences and activities in the fundamental concepts of life. This course expands the
biological concepts introduced earlier, refines these concepts, and presents additional facts, concepts
and generalizations. The content should include, but not be limited to, scientific method, scientific
measurement, laboratory safety and use of laboratory apparatus, biochemistry, cell biology, cell
reproduction, genetics, biological changes through time, classification and taxonomy, microorganisms
and disease, structure and function of plants, structure and function of animals, human anatomy and
physiology, and ecological relationships. Opportunities to understand the interactions of science with
technology and society.

CHEMISTRY I
COURSE NUMBER: 20033404
For Grade: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 with a grade of B or higher
Meets requirements: Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course provides students with the study of composition, properties
and changes associated with matter. Content: Classification and structure of matter, atomic theory,

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periodic table, bonding chemical formulas, chemical reactions and balanced equations, behaviors of
gasses, acids, bases, and salts and energy associated with physical and chemical changes.

CHEMISTRY I, HONORS
Course Number: 20033505
For Grade: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 Honors with a grade of B or higher, co-enrolled in Algebra II Honors or
Trigonometry
Meets requirements: Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with a rigorous study of
the composition, properties and changes associated with matter. The content should include, but not be
limited to, heat, changes of matter, atomic structure, periodic table, bonding, formulas and equations,
mole concept, gas laws, energy and order, reaction rates and equilibrium, solutions: acids, bases, salts,
nuclear chemistry, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry. Opportunities to understand the
interactions of science with technology and society.

EARTH/SPACE SCIENCE
Course Number: 20013104
For Grade: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Physical Science or Chemistry 1
Meets requirements: Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students to
develop concepts basic to the earth, its materials, processes, history and environment in space. The
content includes the origin of the universe and solar system, life cycle of stars, Earth-Moon system, U.S.
manned space program and exploration, formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks
and identification of minerals, divisions of the earth, formation of land forms and basic mountain types,
fundamental plate tectonics, formation of rivers and water systems, erosion, mass movements, wind,
glaciers, hydrologic cycle, oceanography and ocean currents, meteorology and cloud types, weather
mapping, soil composition, geologic periods and fossils, and energy resources, renewable and non-
renewable.

EARTH/ SPACE SCIENCE, HONORS

Course Number: 20013205
For Grade: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Chem I with a grade of B or higher, or Chemistry Honors and Physics Honors
Meets requirements: Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: While the content focus of this course is consistent with Earth/Space
Science course, students will explore these concepts in greater depth. The academic pace and rigor is
greatly increased for honors level course work. Laboratory investigations that include the use of
scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, laboratory apparatus and technologies,
experimental procedures, and safety procedures are an integral part of this course.

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FORENSIC SCIENCE I,
Course Number: 2002480
For Grades: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Biology Honors & Chemistry I with a grade of B or higher
Meets requirements: Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Forensic Science I is an integrated science course that enables students
to experience the application of the sciences to the investigation of a crime. Students are introduced to
the basic concepts of forensics through a core-based course integrating the use of scientific evidence,
critical argument, deductive reasoning, problem solving, and reporting media. Issues related to justice
and society are introduced within a forensic context.

MARINE SCIENCE I, HONORS

Course Number: 20025105
For Grade: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Biology Honors with a grade of B or higher
Meets requirements: Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the marine
environment. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: the nature of science-the
origins of the oceans-the chemical, physical, and geological aspects of the marine environment-ecology
of various sea zones-marine communities-the diversity of marine organisms-characteristics of major
marine ecosystems-characteristics of major marine phyla/divisions-the interrelationship between man
the ocean.

PHYSICS 1
Course Number: 200330804
For Grade: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 Honors with a grade of B or higher
Meets requirements: Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Laboratory investigations that include the use of scientific inquiry,
research, measurement, problem solving, laboratory apparatus and technologies, experimental
procedures, and safety procedures are an integral part of this course. Laboratory investigations
classroom should help all students develop a growing understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of
empirical work, as well as the skills to calibrate and troubleshoot equipment used to make observations.
Learners should understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present
the resulting data.

PHYSICS, HONORS
Course Number: 200330905
For Grade: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Algebra 2 Honors with a grade of B or higher
Meets requirements: Science for graduation
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MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Laboratory investigations that include the use of scientific inquiry,
research, measurement, problem solving, laboratory apparatus and technologies, experimental
procedures, and safety procedures are an integral part of this course. Laboratory investigations
classroom should help all students develop a growing understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of
empirical work, as well as the skills to calibrate and troubleshoot equipment used to make observations.
Learners should understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present
the resulting data.

Social Studies
AFRICAN - AMERICAN HISTORY
Course Number 21003404
For Grade 10-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for Social Studies Elective
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire an
understanding of the African American people through an overview of those significant events which
have affected their lives in the United States. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in
connection with the content that follows. Specific content will include, but not be limited to, the
African heritage, Afro-American life during the colonial period, Afro-American involvement in the
westward expansion and the industrialization of the nation, black population shifts in American
historical periods, the rise of Jim Crow in the South, the changes in Black-American life styles from
generation to generation, the Civil Rights Movement, problems and potentials facing Black-
Americans in this nation, and the achievements of major Black Americans.

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Course Number 21063104
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for Bright Futures Scholarships and graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to gain an
understanding of American government and political behavior that is essential for effective
citizenship and active involvement in a democratic American society. The content should include, but
not be limited to, the following: interrelationship between American government and the American
economic system; how rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic state have evolved and
been interpreted; contemporary political issues; career opportunities available in government
services; importance of civic participation in the democratic political process; role of women and
diverse cultural groups in the development of our political system.

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AMERICAN GOVERNMENT HONORS
Course Number 21063205
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for Bright Futures Scholarships and graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to gain an
understanding of American government and political behavior that is essential for effective
citizenship and active involvement in a democratic American society. The content should include, but
not be limited to, the following: interrelationship between American government and the American
economic system; documents that shape our political traditions, including the Declaration of
Independence, the United States Constitution; municipal and county government; the evolving role
of political parties and interest groups in determining government policy; how rights and
responsibilities of citizens in a democratic state have evolved and been interpreted; contemporary
political issues; career opportunities available in government services; importance of civic
participation in the democratic political process; role of women and diverse cultural groups in the
development of our political system.

COURT PROCEDURES
Course Number 21063904
For Grade 10-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites Law Studies
Meets requirements for Social Studies Elective
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of Court Procedures is to provide an in-depth approach
to the workings of our criminal and civil justice systems. The content should include, but not be
limited to, application of conceptual learning to simulated and real life problems and case studies.
Opportunities are provided for students to conduct legal research and to participate in mock trials
and community law projects. Additional emphasis is placed on understanding constitutional law,
specifically amendments 1, 4, 8, and 14.

ECONOMICS
Course Number 21023104
For Grade 12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for Bright Futures Scholarships and graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of Economics is to provide students with the opportunity
to acquire an understanding of the way in which society organizes its limited resources to satisfy
unlimited wants. The student will be introduced to the major characteristics of the mixed market
economic system in the United States and how the basic economic questions are answered. The
major emphasis is to provide the students with an understanding of the forces of the marketplace by

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examining the effect of their role as producer, consumer, saver, investor, resource owner, voter, and
taxpayer on the system. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in connection with the
content that follows. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to, combining
economic understanding in reaching decisions in the marketplace.

ECONOMICS HONORS
Course Number 21023205
For Grade 12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for Bright Futures Scholarships and graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of Economics Honors is to provide students with the
opportunity to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the way in which society organizes to
utilize its limited resources to satisfy unlimited wants and the distinguishing characteristics of other
types of economic systems with particular attention to the American mixed market system. The
major emphasis is to provide the student with the tools to examine and analyze the implications of
market solutions and public policy decisions related to economic problems. Appropriate concepts
and skills will be developed in connection with the content that follows. Specific content to be
covered will include, but not be limited to, combining economic understanding in reaching decisions
in the marketplace.

FLORIDA HISTORY
Course Number: 21003504
For Grade 9-12
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT
The grade 9-12 Florida History course consists of the following content area strands: World History,
American History, Geography, Humanities, Civics and Government. The primary content emphasis
for this course pertains to the study of the chronological development of the state of Florida by
examining the political, economic, social, military and cultural events that affected the state.
Students will be exposed to the historical, geographic, political, economic, and sociological events
which influenced the progression of Florida including, but not limited to, the evolution of Florida's
diverse heritage through Spanish, French, British and American occupations, Florida's Native
American population, United States annexation and territorial experience, statehood and an analysis
of Florida's first constitution, Florida's system of slavery, Florida under the Confederacy and
Reconstruction, Florida's role as a part of the new South, technological and urban transformations of
the state, the evolution of Florida lifestyles and ideals over the centuries, the historic evolution of
the Florida economy, Florida's diverse geographic regions and population groups, state government,
modern day Florida's successes and challenges, and the projection of Florida's future development.

HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST

Course Number: 2109430
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For Grade: 9-12
Credit: .05
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements: Social Studies Elective
Major Concepts/Content: This course seeks to contribute to an understanding of Nazi Germany's
systematic attempt to exterminate the Jews of Europe between 1941 and 1945. The course stresses the
historical study of the Holocaust: the course of events, and their origin and context. The geographical
focus is on two regions of Europe: Germany, where the impetus for the extermination campaign was
generated and the fateful decisions were made; and Eastern Europe, where over 90 percent of the victims
lived and where most of the killing took place. We study not only the perpetrators of the Holocaust but
the victims and intended victims, and also the "bystanders", those among whom the round-ups and
extermination took place; and the relevant ideology, the administrative systems, and the general context
of the 1930's and 1940's. The materials used include not only accounts by historians, but also historical
documents, memoirs and literature written by survivors, and films.

LAW STUDIES
Course Number 21063504
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for Social Studies Elective
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of Law Studies is to provide students the opportunity to
acquire an understanding of the American legal process with an emphasis on Florida law. Appropriate
concepts and skills will be developed in connection with the content that follows. Specific content to
be covered will include, but not be limited to, an understanding of the study of historical antecedents
for law, constitutional guarantees of citizens, different kinds of laws, comparison of adult and juvenile
justice systems, the value of law in society, the role of law enforcement officials, the importance of
the adversarial relationships in American jurisprudence, the evolution of interpretations, social
values, and their impact on interpretations of the law, and the supremacy of the United States
Constitution. Course emphasis is on the Florida Criminal Justice system.

PHILOSOPHY HONORS
Course Number 21209100
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for Social Studies Elective

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MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The grade 9-12 Philosophy course consists of the following content area
strands: American History, World History, Geography, Humanities, Civics and Government. The primary
content emphasis for this course pertains to the study of the fundamental questions pertinent to all areas
of human activity and inquiries. Content should include, but is not limited to, an introduction to classical
and modern philosophies, the fundamental principles of philosophical thought, such as semantics, logic,
inductive and deductive reasoning, and social, political and religious philosophies.

PSYCHOLOGY I
Course Number 21073004
For Grade 10-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for Social Studies Elective
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of Psychology is to provide students with the opportunity
to acquire an understanding of human behavior, behavioral interaction, and the progressive
development of individuals. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in connection with the
content that follows. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to, the theories
and methods of study employed by psychologists, human growth and development, self-concept
development, adjustment, motivation and desire, intelligence, conditioning and learning, memory,
personality and behavior, emotion and frustration, abnormal behavior, conformity, autonomy,
alienation, stress, mental health, and therapeutic techniques.

UNITED STATES HISTORY

Course Number 21003104
For Grade 11
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for Bright Futures Scholarships and graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand the
development of the United States within the context of history with major focus on the post-
Reconstruction period to the present. The content should include, but not be limited to, the
following: significant turning points and trends in the development of United States culture and
institutions; impact of expansion on the United States character; origin of United States documents,
ideals and characteristics; the changing role of the United States Constitution over the centuries;
political, social and economic conflicts and resolutions; technological and urban transformation of
the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries; changes in lifestyles of United States citizens;
changes in United States foreign policy from regional to global; cyclical characteristics of United
States economic development through the centuries; contemporary domestic and foreign issues that
affect the United States with projected scenarios through the 21st century.

UNITED STATES HISTORY HONORS

Course Number 21003205
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For Grade 11
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for Bright Futures Scholarships and graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of American History Honors is to provide students with
the opportunity to acquire an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the chronological
development of the American people by examining the political, economic, social, religious, military,
scientific, and cultural events that have affected the nation. Implicit in this is an understanding of the
historical method, the inquiry process, historical reasoning and interpretation, and the issues of
external and internal validity. This course enables students to understand the development of the
United States within the context of history with major focus on the post- Reconstruction period.
Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in connection with the content that follows.

WARS OF THE 20TH CENTURY

Course Number 21004004
For Grade 10-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for Social Studies elective
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course provides students the opportunity to acquire an
understanding of the chronological development of the Vietnam War by examining the political,
economic, social, religious, military and cultural events that affected the war. Topics include, but are
not limited to, an understanding of geographic/historic and time/space relationships, the use of
arbitrary periodization in the Vietnam War, an analysis of the United States military effort and
makeup in the war, an evaluation of the role of the United States home front, interpretations of the
effects of the media, film and literature during and after the war, a judgment of crucial decisions
made during the Vietnam War and an analysis of the effects of the Vietnam War on our lives today.

WOMEN’S STUDIES
Course Number 21043400
For Grade 10-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for Social Studies elective
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The grade 9-12 Women's Studies course consists of the following content
area strands: American History, World History, Geography, Humanities, Civics and Government. The
primary content emphasis for this course pertains to the study of the historical development of women in
various cultures, the role of women in shaping history, and of contemporary issues that impact the lives of
women.

WORLD CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY

Course Number: 2103300
For Grade: 9
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Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements: For Social Studies Elective
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course consists of the following content area
strands: American History, World History, Geography, Humanities, Civics and Government. The
primary content emphasis for this course pertains to the study of world cultural regions in terms of
location, physical characteristics, demographics, historical changes, land use, and economic activity.
Content should include, but is not limited to, the use of geographic tools and skills to gather and
interpret data and to draw conclusions about physical and human patterns, the relationships
between physical geography and the economic, political, social, cultural and historical aspects of
human activity, patterns of population growth and settlement in different cultures and
environments, the interaction between culture and technology in the use, alteration and
conservation of the physical environment, and the interrelationships and interdependence of world
cultures.

WORLD HISTORY
Course Number 21093104
For Grade 10
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for Bright Futures Scholarships and graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of World History is to provide students with the
opportunity to acquire an understanding of the chronological development of civilization by
examining the political, economic, social, religious, military, dynastic, scientific, and cultural events
that affected humanity. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in connection with the
content that follows. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to an
understanding of geographic-historic relationships, the use of arbitrary periodization in history, a
review of prehistory, the rise of civilization and cultural universals, the development of religion and
the impact of religious thought, the evolution of political systems and philosophies, the interaction
of science and society, the development of nationalism as a global phenomenon, the origin and
course of economic systems and philosophies, the influence of major historical figures and events,
and contemporary world affairs.

WORLD HISTORY HONORS

Course Number 21093205
For Grade 10
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for Bright Futures Scholarships and graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of World History Honors is to provide students with the
opportunity to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the past in terms of what has been
interpreted about change or process as it relates to the development of humanity. This is done by
analyzing the political, economic, social, religious, military, dynastic, scientific, and cultural events
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that have shaped and molded humanity. Implicit in this is an understanding of the historical method,
the inquiry process, historical reasoning and interpretation, and the issues of external and internal
validity. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in connection with the content that
follows. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to, the origin and development
of contrasting civilizations, an analysis of cultural universals, the role of religion in historical change,
the varieties of contrasting political theories and philosophies, the role of science and technology as
a social catalyst, nationalism as a cohesive force in history, the diversity of economic thought and
practices in the world, an analysis of the influence of the major figures and events, and
interpretations concerning the historical development of our present world order.

Technology
AUTO MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT REPAIR I
Course Number: 95041100
For Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: None
MAJOR CONCEPTS: The Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 1 course prepare students for
Entry into Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 2. Students explore career opportunities and
requirements of a professional service technician. Content emphasizes beginning transportation
service skills and workplace success skills. Students study safety, tools, equipment, shop operations,
basic engine fundamentals, and basic technician skills.

AUTO MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT REPAIR 2

Course Number: 95041200
For Grade: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Auto Maintenance 1
MAJOR CONCEPTS: The Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 2 course prepare students for
entry into Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 3. Students study automotive general electrical
systems, starting and charging systems, batteries, lighting and electrical accessories. Content
emphasizes beginning transportation service skills and workplace success skills.

AUTO MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT REPAIR 3

Course Number: 95041300
For Grade: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Auto Maintenance 2
MAJOR CONCEPTS: The Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 3 course prepare students for
entry into Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 4. Students study and service suspension and
steering systems, and brake systems. Content emphasizes beginning transportation service skills and
workplace success skills.
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AUTO MAINTENANCE 4 AND LIGHT REPAIR
Course Number: 95041400
For Grade: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Auto Maintenance 3
MAJOR CONCEPTS: The Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair IV prepare students for entry into
the automotive workforce or into post-secondary training. Student’s study and service automotive
HVAC systems, engine performance systems, automatic and manual transmission/transaxle systems,
as well as practice workplace soft skills.

AUTO MAINTENANCE 5 AND LIGHT REPAIR

Course Number: 95041500
For Grade: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Auto Maintenance 4
MAJOR CONCEPTS: On completion, students will have the basic knowledge to work safely in an entry
level position in the Automotive Industry. Instruction will include lecture, multimedia presentations,
lab station work on training vehicles and live work on customer vehicles. Class work and lab/shop
work will meet the guidelines of Florida Department of Education Cluster Curriculum Framework,
ASE, and NATEF curriculum.

AUTO MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT REPAIR 6

Course Number: 95041600
For Grade: 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Auto Maintenance 5
MAJOR CONCEPTS: On completion, students will have the basic knowledge to work safely in an entry
level position in the Automotive Industry. Instruction will include lecture, multimedia presentations,
lab station work on training vehicles and live work on customer vehicles. Class work and lab/shop
work will meet the guidelines of Florida Department of Education Cluster Curriculum Framework,
ASE, and NATEF curriculum.

DRAFTING 1
Course Number 87250100
For Grades 9-12
Prerequisites None
Credit 1.0
Meets requirements Practical Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this program is to provide students with a foundation
of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of drafting technology. The content
includes but is not limited to a study of the purposes, instruments, processes, and technical skills of

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drafting technology. The content and activities will also include the study of entrepreneurship, safety,
and leadership. The focus in Drafting I is on the concepts used to draw and design mechanical parts
and the technology used in manufacturing and designing these parts. Examples are, parts used to
manufacture cares, planes, toys, furniture and more. Students will use both manual and computer
drawing techniques to complete technical design projects. Students will also get a chance to build
and test some of their designs. When students began producing designs using computer software,
they will get a chance to make a 3-D model of a design they have drawn by using a 3-dimensional
plotter.

DRAFTING 2
Course Number 87250200
For Grades 9-12
Prerequisites Drafting 1
Credit 1.0
Meets requirements Practical Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course provides students with an expanded study and application
of the knowledge, human relations, and technical skills of drafting technology. Began producing
designs using computer software, they will get a chance to make a 3-D model of a design they have
drawn by using a 3dimensional plotter. The focus in Drafting II is on the concepts used to draw and
design house plans. Students will design and use computer software to draw a complete set of house
plans. They will get a chance to build a scaled model of their design. Students will design, draw and
produce features for their model using a computer and 3-dimensional plotter.

DRAFTING 3 H
Course Number: 86008303
For Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Drafting 1, 2
Credit: 1.0
Meets requirements: Practical Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course will provide students with an advanced study and
application of the knowledge, human relations, and technical skills of drafting technology.

DRAFTING 4 H
Course Number: 87250400
For Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Drafting 1,2,3
Credit: 1.0
Meets Requirements: Practical Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity
to9 develop a project from “vision to reality.” Working in teams to design, engineer, manufacture,
construct, test, redesign, test again and then produce a finished “project.” This would involve
applying knowledge from many disciplines, not only technology education.

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ENGINEERING TECH 2
Course Number: 86006700
For Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites:
Credit: 1.0
Meets requirements: Practical Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Students will develop engineering/science research project for
competition in the Hillsborough County Regional Science Fair or display at USF Engineering Expo.
This class includes designing a science/engineering research project that integrates computer hard
ware and software in problem solving.

ENGINEERING TECH 3
Course Number: 86017705
For Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Engineering Tech 2
Credit: 1.0
Meets Requirements: Practical Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/ CONTENT: Continues the rigorous content of engineering with a deeper focus
on concepts learned in Engineering Tech 2.

ADVANCED APPLICATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY (Engineering Tech 4)

Course Number 8601900
For Grades 10- 12,
Prerequisites Completion of a 3 Credit Technology Education 3 Credit program
Credit Multiple — Maximum 3 Credits
Meets Requirements Practical Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/ CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with the
opportunity to develop a project from “vision to reality.” Working in teams to design, engineer,
manufacture, construct, test, redesign, test again, and then produce a finished “project.” This
would involve applying knowledge from many disciplines, not only technology education.

TV PRODUCTION I
Course Number 87721100
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements Elective
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course it to provide opportunities for students
to develop skills in history of television; basic video camera operation; postproduction skills in
graphics, audio, and editing; scriptwriting and storyboarding; direction and production of video
projects. Students in TV Production I produce the following: macro lens project, interview,
documentary, and instructional video. Public service announcement, and music video.
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TV PRODUCTION II
Course Number 87721200
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites TV Production I
Meets requirements None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to exhibit the ability to apply television
skills in the planning, directing, and recording of television programs, demonstrate the ability to write
script and dialogue for a television program, and demonstrate the ability to produce a television
program. Television II students produce the video projects.

TV PRODUCTION III HONORS

Course Number 87721305
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites TV Production I
Meets requirements None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to develop advanced skills in television
production and to synthesize these skills in planning, directing, and producing television programs.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: synthesis of skills in writing,
producing, directing, and editing television programs; and development of advanced set design.

TV PRODUCTION IV HONORS
Course Number: 87721405
For Grades: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: TV Production III
Requirements: None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course the same as TV II is to gain independence
in planning, writing, producing, supervising, and performing in television productions. Laboratory
activities are an integral part and should include hands-on experience in producing television
programs. They should also include opportunities for students to explore creative and original
endeavors in producing television programs.

World Languages
FRENCH I
Course Number 07013200
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0

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Prerequisites FCAT Level 3 or higher
Meets requirements College Prep requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the target
language and its culture and to develop communicative skills and cross-cultural understanding. The
content should include, but not be limited to, beginning skills in listening and speaking with special
attention to pronunciation, introduction to reading and writing, fundamentals of grammar and
fundamentals of culture. This course is designed for non-native speakers of French.

FRENCH II
Course Number 07013300
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites French I
Meets requirements College Prep requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to reinforce the fundamental skills
previously acquired by the students. This course develops increased listening, speaking, reading, and
writing skills, as well as cultural awareness. The content should include, but not be limited to, an
expansion of the listening and oral skills previously acquired. Reading and writing should receive
more emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective. This course should
continue the cultural survey of French speaking people.

FRENCH III
Course Number 07013405
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites French II
Meets requirements College Prep requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This purpose of this course is to master and expand the skills previously
acquired by the students. The content should include, but not be limited to, expansions of vocabulary and
conversational skills through discussions based on selected readings. Student’s acquisition of grammatical
concepts should be strengthened by analyzing reading selections. Contemporary vocabulary should stress
activities, which are important to everyday life of French-speaking people.

ITALIAN I
Course Number 07053200
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites none
Meets requirements College Prep Requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the target
language and its culture and to develop communicative skills and cross-cultural understanding. The
content should include, but not be limited to, beginning skills in listening and speaking with special
attention to pronunciation. An introduction to reading and writing should also be included, as well
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as the fundamentals of grammar and culture. This course is designed for non-native speakers of
Italian.

ITALIAN II
Course Number 07053300
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Italian I
Meets requirements College Prep Requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to reinforce the fundamental skills
previously acquired by the students. This course develops increased listening, speaking, reading, and
writing skills as well as cultural awareness. The content should include, but not be limited to, an
expansion of the listening and oral skills previously acquired. Reading and writing should receive
more emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective. This course should include
a cultural survey of Italian speaking people.

SPANISH I
Course Number 07083400
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites 8th grade FCAT Level 3 or higher
Meets requirements College Prep Requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the target
language and its culture and to develop communicative skills and cross-cultural understanding. This
course is designed for non-native speakers of Spanish. The content should include but not be limited
to, beginning skills in listening and speaking with special attention to pronunciation. An introduction
to reading and writing should also be included, as well as the fundamentals of grammar and culture.
This course is designed for non-native speakers of Spanish.

SPANISH II
Course Number 07083500
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Spanish I
Meets requirements College Prep Requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENTS: The purpose of this course is to reinforce the fundamental skills
acquired by the students. This course develops increased listening, speaking, reading, and writing
skills as well as cultural awareness. The content should include, but not be limited to, an expansion
of the listening and oral skills. Reading and writing should receive more emphasis, while oral
communication remains the primary objective. This course should continue the cultural survey of
Spanish-speaking people.

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SPANISH III HONORS
Course Number 07083605
For Grade 9-12 Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Spanish II
Meets requirements College Prep Requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to master and expand the skills acquired
by the students. The content should include, but not be limited to, expansions of vocabulary and
conversational skills through discussions based on selected readings. Students’ acquisition of
grammatical concepts should be strengthened by analyzing reading selections. Contemporary
vocabulary should stress activities, which are important to everyday life of Spanish-speaking people.

SPANISH IV HONORS
Course Number 07083705
For Grade 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Spanish III
Meets requirements College Prep Requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENTS: The purpose of this course is to expand the skills previously acquired
by the students. The content should include, but not be limited to, more advanced language
structures and idiomatic expressions, with emphasis on conversational skills. There should be
additional growth in vocabulary for practical purposes, including writing. Reading selections should
be varied.

SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS II

Course Number: 0709310
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Successful completion of Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1
Meets requirement: College Prep requirements for Foreign Language
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students whose heritage
language is Spanish to develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency in their heritage language by
reinforcing and expanding skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as Spanish
grammar skills acquired in Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1. Students are exposed to a variety of
Spanish literary genres and authors. Language Arts Standards are also included in this course to
enable students to become literate in Spanish and gain a better understanding of the nature of their
own language as well as other languages to be acquired. The course content will continue reflecting
the cultural values of Spanish language and societies.

SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS III HONORS

Course Number 0709320
For Grade: 10-12

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Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: Teacher Approval
Meets requirement: College Prep requirements for Foreign Language
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students whose heritage language
is Spanish to develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency in their heritage language by reinforcing and
expanding skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as Spanish grammar skills acquired in
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2. Students are exposed to a variety of Spanish literary genres and authors
from a variety of cultural authentic sources. Language Arts Standards are also included in this course to
enable students to become literate in Spanish and gain a better understanding of the nature of their own
language as well as other languages to be acquired.

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