Upper Class Course Selection Guide 11-12

Upper Darby High School
Course Selection Guide

School Year 2011-2012
COURSE ACCESSIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY No student will be denied access to courses offered at Upper Darby High School because of race, gender, physical handicap, religion, national origin, ancestry, or culture. The courses described in the following pages will only be scheduled if there is adequate student enrollment and teacher availability in each course offered. If enrollment is not sufficient or staff is unavailable, the administration reserves the right to cancel the course. Students affected by cancellation of courses will be contacted to make substitutions. The master schedule for the school is newly developed each year, based on the needs and wishes of the student body at large. The construction of the master schedule is conducted in such a way as to fulfill the requests of the maximum number of students. While every effort is made to minimize course conflicts, there is no guarantee, expressed or implied, that every student will be able to roster every request that he or she makes. Students who fail courses in the first semester can remediate them in either summer school, at a state accredited school, or during the next full school year. Failed courses from semester one cannot be rostered during semester two. This is due to the fact that class sizes for second semester will have already been set.
Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 2
PRINCIPALS FOREWORD
Dear Students and Parents, Upper Darby High School is the oldest high school in Delaware County and one rich in tradition and history. We celebrate over 116 years of educating the youth of our fine community. There is a program for every student at UDHS, the largest high school in the county and one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Upper Darby High Schools mission is to empower all learners to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their full potential. The Upper Darby faculty, administrators, and staff are committed to providing an environment that fosters a respectful community of learners and supports our comprehensive and challenging educational program. Upper Darby High School demonstrates commitment to academic excellence and dedication to improving student achievement. Our rigorous and rich curriculum features traditional academic courses and the widest variety of elective offerings found in the county. Our comprehensive program has proven effective in preparation for college, for trade or vocational schools, for the military, and for those going directly into the work force. We pride ourselves in providing a variety of educational experiences to meet the needs of a diverse student population. This course selection guide will allow you to make informed decisions about the classes you intend to take next year. This details all of the opportunities we offer in each of our departments as they relate to graduation requirements and student-selected courses of study. Students should carry a class load of four instructional blocks each day. To establish a strong learning dynamic and to meet our goal to have all students achieve proficiency, we have improved core instruction in several areas. Algebra 2 is a full block, full year course for all students to ensure mastery of skills and knowledge in Mathematics. Literacy courses are provided each year for students to engage in rigorous skill development and make significant progress towards proficiency in Reading. Please take the time to read this guide thoroughly. Parents are encouraged to read this with their children to make informed decisions regarding their childrens high school career. Please do not hesitate to contact either your childs current counselor or Assistant Principal to help guide you through this process. We are Upper Darby High SchoolWhere Everyone is Royalty!
Sincerely, Christopher Dormer, Principal
TABLE OF CONTENTS Choosing Courses and NCAA Guidelines...................................... 5 Guidelines for College Bound Students ...................................... 6 Career and Technical Education .............................................. 7 Senior Graduation Project ..................................................... 8 Graduation Requirements...................................................... 9 Graduation Requirements by Grade Level .................................. 10-11 Choosing Your Electives ........................................................ 12-13 Ability Grouping and Course Weight (for Grades 10-12) .................. 14 How to Read and Use Course Descriptions .................................. 15 Departmental Course Offerings ............................................... 16-64 Art ........................................................................... 16 Business..................................................................... 18 Computer Science......................................................... 22 English ...................................................................... 24 English Language Learners (ELL)........................................ 28 Family and Consumer Science........................................... 30 World Languages .......................................................... 33 Health and Physical Education .......................................... 39 Mathematics ............................................................... 40 Music ........................................................................ 42 Literacy..................................................................... 44 Science ..................................................................... 46 Service Learning and Special Opportunities .......................... 50 Social Studies .............................................................. 52 Special Education ......................................................... 54 Technology Education .................................................... 56 Vocational Education (Diversified Occupations, Vo-Tech).......... 60-64 Sample Course Cards (10th grade p. 65 & 66, 11th & 12th grade p.67 & 68) ...... 65-68 Student Notes.................................................................... 69 Course Card Checklist .......................................................... 70
CHOOSING YOUR COURSES One of the most important decisions you will face each year in high school is which courses to select for the following year. What you decide affects not only an entire year of your high school life, but also your extended future as a student and member of the work force. Please choose your courses wisely, considering four crucial areas: Graduation requirements and the required courses for your grade level. The recommended and required courses for your post-high school career and educational plans. Prerequisites (courses you must have successfully completed before taking a specific course) and co-requisites (courses you must take at the same time as a specific course). The level of difficulty of the courses you select. See the explanation of levels in this book; each major subject area also includes expectations for levels, following the course descriptions for that subject. Pay careful attention to the sequencing of courses through grades 9 to 12. IT IS IMPORTANT TO PICK YOUR COURSES CAREFULLY. ROSTER CHANGES NEXT YEAR WILL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO ONLY THOSE DEEMED ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL. NO PREFERENTIAL CHANGES WILL BE MADE TO YOUR COURSE REQUESTS FOR NEXT YEAR AFTER THE END OF THIS SCHOOL YEAR. PREFERENTIAL CHANGES INCLUDE ALL COURSES. Although you will receive help from your parents, teachers, and counselor in selecting courses that best suit your needs and abilities, the responsibility for these choices is ultimately yours. It is your life; take advantage of the power you have to shape your future. NCAA GUIDELINES All students considering participating in intercollegiate sports at the Division I or II level during their Freshman year of college must meet initial eligibility requirements. Student athletes should understand that Achievement level courses are currently not approved as Core Courses and will not be accepted by the NCAA Clearinghouse for the purpose of determining initial eligibility. Therefore, any prospective college athletes should consider registering for academic or accelerated courses to avoid potential problems with their Core Courses as accepted by the NCAA Clearinghouse. A list of acceptable courses according to NCAA guidelines is kept by every guidance counselor and can be referred to upon request. Please ask your counselor for advice in these matters, as some of our courses are not listed with a particular level but are indeed remedial (e.g. Achievement Math Series). For more information regarding core course requirements, consult the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete available in the Guidance Directors office, or refer to the NCAA website, www.ncaa.org.
GUIDELINES FOR COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS Colleges and universities differ considerably in their admissions requirements. Therefore, it is difficult to specify exactly what you should take to qualify for admission to any particular college. The type of schools you are applying to and what you intend to major in can greatly influence your chances for admission to certain colleges. There are, however, some general recommendations that can be made for all college-bound students. It is always advisable to schedule as rigorous a program as you can handle successfully. Taking the most academically demanding courses you can handle is excellent for further study. In college, you will be asked to work at an even greater level of independence than in high school. Very often, self-discipline sets apart those who are successful from those who are not. ENGLISH Pick your junior and senior electives carefully, paying close attention to their level. AP, Honors, Accelerated or Academic courses are recommended. SOCIAL STUDIES Courses in the Social Studies department prepare you for many fields of college study. In eleventh grade, plan on taking Accelerated or Academic American Studies or US History. AP US History and Honors American Studies are also available. In twelfth grade, AP or Accelerated European History, AP Psychology, Accelerated or Academic Economics, or Accelerated or Academic Human Behavior would be appropriate. MATHEMATICS Every student should complete Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 prior to graduation. Students intending to pursue careers in mathematics, science or engineering after graduation should schedule as much mathematics as possible. College Algebra or Pre-Calculus is recommended for admission into engineering programs, as well as for many business administration programs. SCIENCE A strong foundation in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry is recommended for college. Anatomy & Physiology and/or Environmental Science are useful additional courses of interest, but should not be substituted for the three basic science courses. Students interested in studying science, medicine, engineering or nursing should consider the second level of each course or the AP level, if qualified, for their program of study. WORLD LANGUAGES Many colleges have an entrance requirement of two years of world languages. Even if not required, a world languages can only help your chances for college admission. The most selective schools require language through the fourth year. INFORMATION PROCESSING/COMPUTER SCIENCE Since most college writing assignments must be typed, Information Processing is recommended for college-bound students. At least one course in computer science can also strengthen the application of students considering study in the fields of science, engineering or medicine.
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

In todays high-tech society, the possession of just a high school diploma no longer guarantees a job that pays well. Your income and success after high school will depend on many factors including technical skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and the ability to work well with others. While these are skills that are taught in all courses at Upper Darby High School, courses of study related to specific careers and designed to provide instruction in technical areas can also open the door for future training, career advancement, greater responsibility, and the acquisition of marketable job skills. Upper Darby High School has six state approved Career and Technical Programs. The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 supports these programs. The Career and Technology Academy offers six different programs in which a student can earn the Pennsylvania Skills Certificate of achievement by completing the required course work and by demonstrating above average skills on the NOCTI (National Occupational Competency Testing Institute) test, which is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The skills certificate can be placed into a students portfolio, demonstrating to a future employer or an institution of higher learning that a student possesses the needed skills for employment or knowledge for enrollment in future academic work. Course work can be taken starting in 10th grade. The six approved programs at Upper Darby High School are: Accounting, Office Assisting, Marketing, Horticulture, Diversified Occupations and Child Care & Guidance Workers. For more information about which UDHS courses count toward these programs and to fill out an application, please see your counselor or Mr. Fortunam, in room 225. Upper Darby High School has articulation agreements with Delaware County Community College and Temple University that will allow Upper Darby students to be dually enrolled in certain programs in which they can earn high school credit along with college credit at the same time through the Community College and Temple University. Students in courses with these articulation agreements earn college credits by earning a grade of 83 or better in their high school course. This two year high school/college course of study is made up of subjects that integrate academic and technical skills through applied, hands-on activities. Students taking these special course offerings will help prepare themselves for direct entry-level positions into the world of work after graduation or they may continue their education in a certificate program or an associates or bachelors degree program at college. Specifically, there are three technical programs taught at Upper Darby High School that offer dual enrollment status. Through coursework in Upper Darbys Technology Education Department, students can enroll in the Applied Engineering Program (2+2+2) and earn up to 16 college credits. Upon high school graduation the student will have the option to continue in this program at Delaware County Community College. Upon graduation from DCCC, students could then choose to complete their applied engineering degree at Drexel University, Widener University, California University of Pennsylvania or Penn State University. Students have the option to transfer their community college credits directly to one of the four-year schools mentioned. Students can enter the work force at any point in the program using their entry-level certificate or skill specialization certificates from high school, their associates degree from the Community College, or after completion of their bachelors degree. Students can also earn up to 19 college credits from Delaware County Community College by taking the following articulated classes and earning a grade of 83 or better: Academic Algebra I & II, Geometry, Conceptual Physics, Pre-School Practicum, Accounting I & II, Microsoft Core, Excel and Microsoft Expert Word and Excel, Introduction to Foods, and Regional and Gourmet Foods. Upper Darby High School has an articulation agreement with Temple University Ambler Campus in the field of horticulture. Students entering this field of study at Temple Ambler can earn up to 13 credits while here at Upper Darby. All of Upper Darbys articulation programs through our Career and Technical Education program earn free college credits. Upper Darby High School currently has additional agreements with Delaware County Community College, which allow students to enhance skills beyond those that would normally be acquired in our curriculum. Through coursework in the Business Education Department, students are offered instruction in Microsoft Outlook, Quicken, and QuickBooks. Students travel to DCCC to learn these skills through classroom experiences scheduled during the school day. Other departments have courses that prepare students for high-tech careers. The Business Education Department also offers industry certification at three different levels (Certified, Master, and Expert) in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Point. In the Technology Department, students are offered instruction in A+ Networking and Automated Manufacturing.
SENIOR GRADUATION PROJECT In response to a Pennsylvania Department of Education mandate requiring all graduating seniors to complete a project in one or more areas of concentrated study, the faculty and staff of Upper Darby High School have developed a five-component Graduation Project. The project is an assessment required by law for all graduating seniors. The Graduation Project is an exciting, culminating exit program which demonstrates a students ability to write, speak, apply knowledge and skills, problem solve, and practice the life skills of time management, organization, and risk taking. The five components of the project include a proposal, an experience, a seminar class, a process paper, and an oral presentation. Early in a students junior year, he or she is assigned a faculty coach, and attends a coaching session to develop a proposal for his or her project. Completed proposals must be turned in by the end of the first semester. If the student does not receive an approval on his/her proposal, he/she must revise the proposal and resubmit it. The deadline for final approval is April 15th. Once a proposal is approved, the student may begin the experience phase of the project. Students who complete the proposal process will receive one credit. The experience must consist of at least 30 hours of activity above and beyond the curricular and extracurricular activities of the high school. The experience can take the form of community service, a creative product, or personal growth. As the student undertakes his or her experience, he or she must maintain a Verification Log and an Experience Journal. The student is responsible for providing an additional form of documentation (such as photographs, etc.). The experience phase must be completed by the beginning of the students senior year. Verification logs and a doubleentry journal documenting the experience will be collected at that time. During one of the quarters of their senior year, each student will take a seminar class in which they will write a 5- to 8-page process paper which identifies the reasons for their selection of the experience, describes the experience, draws conclusions regarding the intrinsic value of the project, explores future possibilities, and assesses ways in which the experience fostered new learning. During the seminar, students will conduct research about the area selected for the experience, prepare audio-visual materials, practice speaking before a group, observe classmates presentations, and learn to rate oral presentations using scoring guides. A final aspect of the seminar class will be to present the portfolio each student developed over the years leading up to their senior year. Therefore, it is imperative that each student obtain and maintain a portfolio, which will be periodically checked throughout the students career at Upper Darby High School. The final phase of the project will take place at the end of the graduation project seminar. The students will present an eight- to ten-minute oral summation and reflection to an evaluation panel. As part of this summation, references to the experience as well as the students development of the portfolio must be included. Students will be able to use a multitude of resources, including appropriate audio-visual aides, for their presentation. At the conclusion, students will respond to questions from the panel. Students who successfully complete the Seminar/Process Paper/Presentation phase of the project will receive 1.5 credits. This Graduation Project is the culmination of innumerable hours of work by the high school faculty and staff. It is hoped that it will be an opportunity for Upper Darby students to showcase their abilities in a manner that differs from the traditional paper-and-pencil test.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Overview by Department
ENGLISH
Four Courses Minimum English 9 .................................................................................................... 10 credits English 10................................................................................................... 5 credits English Electives 11 & 12 ................................................................................ 10 credits
SOCIAL STUDIES
Four Courses Minimum Global Studies (grade 9) ................................................................................. 5 Government & Law (grade 10) .......................................................................... 5 US History (grade 11) ..................................................................................... 5 Social Studies Elective (grade 12) ...................................................................... 5 credits credits credits credits
MATHEMATICS
Four Courses Minimum Algebra 1 ................................................................................................... 10 credits Geometry................................................................................................... 5 credits Algebra 2 ................................................................................................... 10 credits Mathematics Elective..................................................................................... 5 credits
SCIENCE
Four Courses Minimum Science Electives .......................................................................................... 20 credits
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Four Years/Courses Minimum Health/PE 9 ................................................................................................ 5 credits Health/PE 10............................................................................................... 5 credits Health/PE 11............................................................................................... 5 credits Health/PE 12............................................................................................... 2.5 credits
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES or LITERACY CLASSES

Four Courses Minimum Electives or Literacy Classes (see information on following pages) ............................... 10 credits Arts & Humanities Electives (see information on following pages) ............................... 10 credits
SENIOR GRADUATION PROJECT

One Course Minimum Graduation Project (proposal-grade 11; seminar & presentation-grade 12)..................... 2.5 credits total
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION .................................................. 135 credits
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Overview by Grade
GRADE 9 ENGLISH ............................................................................................................ 10 credits English 9 (0101, 0102) ELL English 1410/1411 SOCIAL STUDIES ................................................................................................... 5 credits Global Studies 9 (0201, 0202) ELL Global Studies (1405) MATHEMATICS ..................................................................................................... 10 credits Honors Algebra 2 (0320)requires Algebra 1 in 8th grade Honors Prep Algebra 2 (0321)requires Algebra 1 in 8th grade Algebra 1 (0311, 0312) SCIENCE ............................................................................................................ 5 credits Honors Biology (0430)requires Accelerated General Science in 8th grade Honors Prep Biology (0431P)requires Accelerated General Science in 8th grade General Science (0401, 0402) ELL General Science (1412) FOUNDATIONS OF LITERACY (0609, 0610, 0611) (if necessary)10 credits OR PHYSICAL EDUCATION ........................................................................................... 5 credits
*PE/Health 9 (0509)
AND
ELECTIVE* .......................................................................................................... 5 credits TOTAL (minimum) ............................................................................................... 40 credits
*
GRADE 10
Students scheduled for Foundations of Literacy and Learning (full year) are exempt from PE/Health 9
ENGLISH ........................................................................................................... English 10 (0110, 0111, 0112) SOCIAL STUDIES .................................................................................................. Government & Politics AP (0220) Government & Law (0211, 0212,) ELL US History (1435) MATHEMATICS .................................................................................................... Geometry (0330, 0331,0332) SCIENCE ............................................................................................................ Biology (0431, 0432, 0413) Anatomy Honors (0460), Chemistry Honors (0450), Physics Honors (0440) Chemistry 1 (0451), Physics 1 (0441) ELL Biology (1413
5 credits 5 credits
5 credits 5 credits
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ........................................................................................... 5 credits PE/Health 10 (0510) ELECTIVES (minimum)............................................................................................ 15 credits Literacy and Learning A or B (if necessary) would take the place of 5 elective credits TOTAL (minimum) ............................................................................................... 40 credits
* See more information about electives and options on pages 12 and 13.
GRADE 11 ENGLISH .................................................................................................... 5 English 11 Honors (0120) American Literature (0121, 0122, 0123) American Studies (0237, 0221, 0222, 0223) SOCIAL STUDIES .......................................................................................... 5 US History AP (0230) US History (0231, 0232, 0233) American Studies Honors (0237) American Studies (0221, 0222, 0223) MATHEMATICS ............................................................................................. 5 Honors Pre-Calculus (0353) (0354) Calculus Honors (0360, 0380) Algebra 2 (0321, 0322, 0323) or other Mathematics elective SCIENCE .................................................................................................... 5 Science electives credits
credits
credits
credits
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ................................................................................... 5 credits PE/Health 11 (0511) ELECTIVES* (minimum) ................................................................................... 15 credits Proficiency in Literacy (if necessary) would take the place of 5 elective credits TOTAL (minimum)........................................................................................ 40 credits GRADE 12 ENGLISH .................................................................................................... 5 credits English 12 AP (0130) British Literature (0131) Shakespeare Studies (0132) Modern Literature (0141, 0142) English Skills & Composition (0152, 0153) Reading and Writing in the Digital Age (0154) Humanities (0171) Research and Writing (0181) Broadcast Journalism (0183) (Full Year) (0184 Half Year) SOCIAL STUDIES ........................................................................................... 5 credits European History AP (0240) or European History (0241) Human Behavior (0261, 0262, 0263) Economics (0271, 0272, 0273) AP Psychology (0260) MATHEMATICS ............................................................................................. 5 credits Calculus 2 AP (0370, 0381) or Intro to Calculus (0365) Accelerated Pre-Calculus (0354) College Algebra (0355) Probability & Statistics (0392, 0393, 0391) SCIENCE .................................................................................................... 5 credits Science electives PHYSICAL EDUCATION .................................................................................... 2.5 credits PE/Health 12 (0512) GRADUATION PROJECT (1999) .......................................................................... 2.5 credits Graduation project proposal (1999P) is completed during grade 11. ELECTIVES* (minimum).................................................................................... 15 credits TOTAL (minimum) ............................................................................................. 40 credits
* See more information about electives and options on pages 12 and 13.
ALL STUDENTS REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 135 CREDITS TO GRADUATE
CHOOSING YOUR ELECTIVES All students must complete 15 credits of electives in the Arts & Humanities. Students can fulfill Arts & Humanities requirements by taking any course(s) in any of the following departments: Art, Foreign Language, Family & Consumer Science, Technology Education, Music, or Vo-Tech Programs. ELECTIVE COURSESSee information on following pages about descriptions of these courses
Art
Semester Blocks
Studio Art (1101) (1101L) Visual Arts (1102) 3-D Sculpture Studio (1111) Advanced Sculpture Studio (1112) Ceramics (1113) Advanced Ceramics (1114) Computer Generated Art (1121) Advanced Computer Art (1122) Art Major 1 (1181) Art Major 2 (1182) Art Major 3 (1183)
Computer Science Semester Blocks
Achievement Programming (1301) Accelerated Programming (1302) AP Computer Science (1320) Full Year Block IT ACADEMY-Web Design (1373) IT ACADEMY-Robotics Programming (1374)
English Electives Semester Blocks (no graduation credit)

Broadcast Journalism (0183) & (0184) Print Journalism (0186) Reading and Writing in the Digital Age (0154) Shakespeare Studies (0132)
Year courses2 semester Blocks

Advanced Art (1191) Advanced Placement Art (1190) (with seminar second semester) Book Arts (1103L) Full Year, Block Studio Art (1101L) Full Year, Block Art Major 1 (1181L) Full Year, Block
Business Semester Blocks
Introduction to Accounting (0801) Accounting 1 (0802) Accounting 2 (0803) Automated Accounting (0815) Information Processing (0804) Microsoft OfficeCore Level Training (0805) Microsoft OfficeExpert Level Training (0806) Introduction to Business (0814) Business Office Procedures (0810) Marketing (0834) Marketing 2 (0836) Co-op in Marketing (0835) Co-op in Accounting (0831) Co-op in Office Assistant (0820) Entrepreneurship (0812) Business Law and Management (0813) Travel and Tourism (0850) Personal Finance and Investing (0841)
World Languages Semester Blocks
Beginning Spanish (0733), (0734) Spanish 1 (0731, 0732) Spanish 2 (0735, 0736) Spanish 3 (0741, 0742) Spanish 3 Honors (0740) Spanish 4 (0748) Spanish 4 Honors (0747) Spanish 5 AP (0749) Spanish 6 (0750) Beginning French (0713), (0714) French 1(0711, 0712) French 2(0715, 0716) French 3 (0721) French 3 Honors (0720) French 4 (0728) French 4 Honors (0727) French 5 AP (0729) Beginning German (0753) German 1 (0751, 0752) German 2 (0755, 0756) German 3 (0761) German 3 Honors (0760) German 4 (0768) German 4 Honors (0767) German 5 AP (0769) Beginning Mandarin (0770) Mandarin 1 (0771) Mandarin 2 (0772)
Professional Field Experience Hospital Component (1051) Education Component (1053) Diversified Component (1055)
Technology Education Semester Blocks
Introductory Drafting and Design (0913) Architectural Drafting and Design 1 (0914) Architectural Drafting and Design 2 (0915) Engineering Drawing & Design 1 (0917) Engineering Drawing & Design 2 (0918) Computer Assisted Design (CADD) (0920) Woodworking Technology (0921), (0921L) Wood & Materials Technology (0922), Construction (0923) Energy, Power, and Transportation (0926) Engines Technology (0931), (0931L) Home Mechanics (0932) Engines Technology 2 (0933) Basic Electronics 1 (0946) Intro to Graphics (0936) Desktop Publishing (0937) Manufacturing Technology (0948) Technical Photography (0950)
After school programs Accelerated Beginning Italian (0790)
Music Year course (no audition required)

Chorus (1225)
Family & Consumer Sciences Semester Blocks
Semester Block (no audition required)

Piano Keyboard and Theory (1200)
Pre-School Practicum (1000) Child Development (1001) Introduction to Foods (1011) Nutrition and Wellness (1010) Regional and Global Foods (1012) Foods and Hospitality (1013) Baking and Confections (1014) Contemporary Clothing and Fashion I (1021) Contemporary Clothing and Fashion II (1022) Interior Design (1031) Adult Roles & Relationships (1041) Gerontology (1060)
Year courses (audition required)

Band (1205) Wind Ensemble (1206) Orchestra (1208) Concert Choir (1235) Encore Singers (1238)
Semester Blocks (audition required)

Jazz Fundamentals (1212) Jazz Ensemble (1213)
FRESHMEN MAY TAKE ONLY THE FIRST COURSE IN ANY ELECTIVE SEQUENCE.
COURSE LEVELING
In all of the major required subjects, courses are designated according to level of ability in that subject. Course levels are indicated next to their description. The appropriate level of a course for a student is determined by the recommendation of current teachers in that subject area using achievement in class and standardized test scores. Teachers make leveling recommendations late in the first semester and again early second semester. All levels and leveling recommendations are then re-examined late in the spring. In order to select courses that are appropriate to ability, please refer to the information below.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Students in AP and Honors courses are expected to be highly motivated, able to meet the demands of college-level work, and achieve above average grades. Students should display a curiosity and motivation that drive them beyond meeting requirements. AP and Honors students will use primary source material, complete extensive outside reading, conduct independent study exercises, write research papers and reports, and complete a variety of activities and projects. A high level of critical thinking, and writing skills, are required. Students in Honors Prep/Accelerated courses are expected to be well motivated, achieve above average grades, and read and write above grade level. Critical thinking and writing skills are emphasized. In addition to reading in their text, students should expect outside reading, independent study exercises, activities, papers, reports, research and projects. Students in Academic courses are expected to be motivated learners and read and write at or above grade level. Reading, thinking and writing skills are emphasized. In addition to reading in their text, students should expect additional guided reading, activities, papers, reports, research and projects.
THESE STUDENTS DISPLAY MOST OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:
AP/HONORS (AP/H)
*AP students are expected to meet the demands of college-level work and are encouraged to take the AP exam in May for college credit.
Very strong reading and communication (written and verbal) skills Very strong problem solving ability and critical thinking skills High engagement in the learning process Ability to work independently and with groups Above grade-level performance on classroom assessments Advanced or Proficient PSSA scores
HONORS PREP
Strong reading and communication (written and verbal) skills Strong problem solving ability and critical thinking skills High engagement in the learning process Ability to work independently and with groups Frequently at or above grade-level performance on classroom assessments Advanced or Proficient PSSA scores Adequate reading and communication (written and verbal) skills Adequate problem solving and critical thinking ability Some engagement in the learning process The ability to work independently and with groups-may require assistance or structure Generally at or above grade-level performance on classroom assessments Proficient or Basic PSSA scores Developing reading and communication (written and verbal) skills Developing problem solving and critical thinking skills Generally relies on or needs assistance from teachers Works best in a structured environment Generally at or below grade-level performance on classroom assessments Basic or Below Basic PSSA scores
ACADEMIC (Acad)
ACHIEVEMENT (Ach) Grades 11-12
Students in Achievement level courses are expected to be engaged in the learning process and developing their reading and writing skills. Focus is given to the skills that are necessary for academic success. Greater teacher guidance is provided. In addition to reading in their text, students should expect additional activities, papers, reports, research and projects.
HOW TO READ AND USE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Course descriptions in this guide are designed to provide students, parents, and UDHS staff with all of the information required to make informed decisions about course selection. The various parts of the course description and the information are illustrated with the example course offering below:
Course scheduling configuration and credit value
ACCOUNTING 2 0803 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel/Acad; Weight 2 Academic Level (if assigned or suggested) and Grades 10-12 Class Rank Weight assigned to this course (see Prerequisite: Accounting 1 glossary below) Prepares the student for entry-level accounting positions and provides a foundation for further study. Grade restrictions (if Course any), prerequisite and work includes departmental accounting, adjustments, partnerships, budgetary controls, co-requisite information (see glossary below), corporate accounting, inventory costing methods, plant Course descriptionUseful and other important assets, and depreciation. Spreadsheet programs, information about the information appears in Internet activities and automated business simulationsthe course is content of italics before the course will provide the students with the necessary technology. Be sure contained here. description. that elective choices are Students will travel to DCCC for an introduction to interesting to QuickBooks. Students selecting this course are required you and will serve you in your future. Other importantto provide partial payment for an accounting workbook. notes appear
after the course description and are printed in italics.
Course name and course number appear in bold at the beginning of the course description. (Course number is used primarily for scheduling purposes.)
GLOSSARY
Semester--Upper Darby High Schools school year is semester based. A semester is of a school year. Generally, fall semester is September through January. Spring Semester is February through June. Block --- Each school day is divided into 5 blocks. Generally, students have 4 blocks each semester with classes, with the 5th block devoted to lunch and graderoom. Seminar--Some courses are offered as a Semester Block + Seminar. A seminar is one period ( of a block) in length and typically is scheduled in the middle of the day (block 3 or block 4). Often, seminars replace graderoom and/or lunch in a students schedule. Credit--Each course is worth a certain number of credits. Generally, semester-block courses are worth 5 credits. Courses that are scheduled differently may carry different numbers of credits. During each school year, most students are required to roster 40 credits worth of courses. Level--Some courses are offered at different levels of academic difficulty and are designed for students of different abilities. This is most common in major courses of English, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, and Foreign Language. Where elective courses include level designations (like the example above), the level indicates the overall difficulty and intensity of the course. Students who have major classes that are below the level designated in the description should consult with their counselors to make sure that the course is appropriate. Unleveled--A course not offered in different ability groups. Not all courses are appropriate for all students, however. Your counselor can help you choose courses that are appropriate for you. Weight - Each course in our curriculum is assigned a weight, which represents the academic challenge of the course. The higher the courses weight, the more quality points a student receives for his/her final grade in the course. Prerequisite--A prerequisite is a course that a student must have COMPLETED before being eligible for another course. Co-requisite--A co-requisite is a course that does not necessarily have to be completed before a student is eligible to enroll in a course, but must be rostered in the same academic year if not already completed.
DEPARTMENTAL COURSE OFFERINGS

ART DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS
The Art Department course curriculum is organized in a two-year rotation. Each time a student takes a course, individual projects and areas emphasized will vary. An asterisk (*) will indicate a course that can be taken ONLY ONCE, two asterisks (**) will indicate a course that may be taken TWICE to provide greater depth of study. STUDIO ART 1101** 1101L Semester Block, Lunchtime elective, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 This course uses the elements and principles of art as the basis of instruction. Fundamental techniques of drawing, painting, printmaking, construction and sculpture, lettering, and art appreciation are presented as they relate to an art history timeline. Odd-numbered years will cover ancient art history to the Renaissance. Even-numbered years will cover the Renaissance to the present. The historical content studied addresses major world cultures and art forms. Students may elect this course twice during high school, but not during the same year. VISUAL ARTS 1102** Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Using a variety of different cultures and time periods in Art History, this course explores the creative process, as well as the importance of art in the world. Projects in drawing, painting, ceramics and other materials will focus on developing the hands-on skills needed to create it. Students may elect this course twice during high school, but not during the same year. BOOK ARTS 1103 L* Full Year lunchtime elective, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 The Book Arts Course is designed to cover various periods in Art History related to the Art of Bookmaking. Students will be keeping a sketchbook/journal while exploring printmaking and other surface techniques to visually produce their own manuscript. In addition, students will engage in the art of bookbinding and making narrative art, in order to visually interpret current events that impact their daily lives. 3D SCULPTURE STUDIO 1111** Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 This course will use the elements and principles of art and design as they apply to three-dimensional art (3D) or work in the round. Fundamentals of additive and subtractive sculptural techniques and construction forms will be explored. Students may elect this course twice during high school, but not during the same year. ADVANCED SCULPTURE STUDIO 1112* Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 2 Prerequisite: 3D Sculpture Studio Teacher recommendation required This course expands on the foundation skills learned in 3D Sculpture Studio. An in-depth exploration of a greater variety of media and techniques will be used. The emphasis will be on production of portfolio-quality ceramic and sculptural works. CERAMICS 1113* Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Students with a serious interest in ceramics have the opportunity to work in clay for a full semester, developing basic hand building, casting, and throwing skills. Students will investigate surface decoration using glazes and color slips. Project ideas will come from exploration into ceramic history, form, and function.
ADVANCED CERAMICS 1114 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 2 Prerequisite: Ceramics Teacher recommendation required Students who have successfully completed Introduction to Ceramics are invited to hone their skills creating larger and more complex works. Individual students will be challenged with projects that expand their use of metaphor and promote creative solutions in clay. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the science of ceramics through participation in kiln firing and chemical glaze mixing. COMPUTER GENERATED ART 1121* Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 The Computer Generated Art course incorporates computer technology, digital imaging, and art elements and principles. Using Adobe Photoshop and digital photography, students will learn the fundamentals of the Digital Image to explore the concepts of exposure, lighting, color, manipulation, output options and printing. The course will emphasize the artists exploration and artistic vision through the development of technical skills in digital photography. Students will need a digital camera. No prerequisite is required. ADVANCED COMPUTER ART 1122** Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 2 Prerequisite: Computer Generated Art (CGA) Teacher Recommendation Required This course will expand the foundation skills of CGA and provide for a comprehensive combination of Adobe PhotoShop and Illustrator using Creative Suites 4. Students will prepare a portfolio of work suitable for post-high school study. Students may elect this course twice during high school, but not during the same year. ART MAJOR 1 (Drawing) 1181* 1181L Semester Block, Lunchtime elective, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 2 Teacher recommendation or portfolio required This course provides the serious art student with the opportunity to draw, paint, and sculpt what is seen. Basic art theories focusing on techniques used to work from direct observation are emphasized. In-depth practice builds the foundation for further advanced studies of art. NOTE: Talented 9th grade students who would like to request Art Major in addition to their block elective(s) may do so. Ninth graders interested in electing this course rather than lunch/graderoom should see their counselor and request course 1181L.
ART MAJOR 2 (Design) 1182* Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 2 Teacher recommendation or portfolio required This course focuses on the elements and principles of art as they relate to fine art design. Solutions to problems in design utilize foundation skills, refer to historical references, and allow for individual expression. Visits by professional artists and art school representatives, when appropriate, further enhance this course. Students interested in this course rather than lunch/graderoom should see their counselor and request course 1182L. ART MAJOR 3 (Studio) 1183** Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 2 Teacher recommendation or portfolio required This course expands the foundation skills, the artistic relationships of historical and cultural influences, and the development and understanding of the students own artistic skills. This additional year provides the opportunity to develop proficiency beyond the skills of drawing and design and to produce a portfolio of art suitable for post high school study. Students may elect this course twice during high school, but not during the same year. ADVANCED ART 1191** Full Year Block, 10 Credits Accel; Weight 1 Teacher recommendation and portfolio required This course is appropriate for college bound students interested in the study of art. It is structured to prepare the student for the foundation year at a professional art school. Students will amass a college entrance portfolio, complete written assignments based on art history, and maintain a sketchbook. The full year provides the additional studio time necessary for in-depth exploration of a wide variety of media and techniques required for the individualized student portfolios. Visits by professional artists and art school representatives further enhance this course. ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART 1190** Full Year Block + seminar, 12.5 Credits Level AP; Weight AP/H Teacher recommendation and portfolio required. This college level course is an independent study that meets with the Advanced Art class and during a required seminar second semester. Students will complete all Advanced Art assignments as well as the works required for either the General or Drawing Portfolio of the Advanced Placement Studio Art Portfolio. This portfolio is comprised of thirty to thirty-five original works of art, twelve of which must be completed based on a student-developed theme or concentration.
BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS
INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING 0801 Semester Block, 5 Credits Acad/Ach; Weight 3 This course introduces students to many of the financial skills necessary to successfully run a household, as well as basic business skills. Topics include: writing and recording checks for both business and personal accounts including reconciling checking accounts; banking, including selecting an account, and depositing and withdrawing funds; budgeting for individuals, families and businesses; and activities encountered in cashiering, retail sales, purchasing and payroll. The course provides an excellent foundation for Accounting I and may not be taken by students who have passed Accounting I. A supplemental fee will be charged for the workbook used in this course. This is an introductory course; it is strongly recommended that Accelerated students and strong Academic students enroll in Accounting I rather than Introduction to Accounting. ACCOUNTING 1 0802 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel/Acad; Weight 2 Grades 10-12 This course provides an understanding of basic accounting concepts in preparation for employment or further study. The student learns to classify and record financial information. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to maintain a set of books for a service business organized as a proprietorship and for a merchandising business organized as a partnership.
The student should also have acquired life skills for personal business use. The course will also include spreadsheet applications and Internet activities. ACCOUNTING 2 0803 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel/Acad; Weight 1 Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Accounting 1 Prepares the student for entry-level accounting positions and provides a foundation for further study. Course work includes departmental accounting, adjustments, partnerships, budgetary controls, corporate accounting, inventory costing methods, plant assets, and depreciation. Spreadsheet programs, Internet activities and automated business simulations will provide the students with the necessary technology. Students may travel to DCCC for an introduction to QuickBooks. Students selecting this course are required to provide partial payment for an accounting workbook. 3 Credits from DCCC may be obtained upon completion of this course.
AUTOMATED ACCOUNTING 0815 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel/Acad; Weight 1 Grades 11 and 12 only Prerequisite: Accounting 2 Course work includes automated accounting for a service business organized as a proprietorship and a merchandising business organized as a partnership. It also includes a departmental merchandising business and corporate accounting. Automated business simulations and spreadsheet applications will be incorporated. INFORMATION PROCESSING 0804 Semester block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Information Processing is a foundational course for every subject, not exclusive to business subjects. This course provides proper keyboarding techniques on the computer. The touch-typing method is strongly emphasized. The course is designed for every students computer needs. Students will create documents using Microsoft Office, an integrated software package for word processing (Word) and spreadsheet (Excel). Students are dually enrolled in DCCC in this course. If the student earns an 83% or better, he/she will receive college credit at DCCC. MICROSOFT OFFICECore Level Training 0805 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel/Acad, Weight 1 Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Information Processing Teacher recommendation required Students will be trained on the industry standard Microsoft Office Professional software package, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. In a partnership with the PA Department of Education and Microsoft Corporation, students will have the opportunity to train and work towards their Microsoft Office Specialist certifications. Students have the option to test for Core Level certification in one or more of the software applications highlighted above for a small testing fee in the Business Departments approved Microsoft Authorized Testing Center. Students enrolling in this class, as well as the English Departments Research and Writing Course who receive an 85% or better, will earn college credit at DCCC. 3 Credits from DCCC may be obtained upon completion of this course. MICROSOFT OFFICEExpert Level Training 0806 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel/Acad, Weight 1 Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: MS OfficeCore Level Training Teacher Recommendation Required Students will continue their previous Core Level training in this course and work towards becoming certified experts in Microsoft Office. The focus on this course will be expert training in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. In addition, students will work with the integration of Internet files and sites to be used in the applications used in this class. In a partnership with the PA
Department of Education and Microsoft Corporation, students will have the opportunity to train and work towards their Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Students can test for Expert Level certification in Word and/or Excel for a small testing fee in the Business Departments approved Microsoft Authorized Testing Center. 3 Credits from DCCC may be obtained upon completion of this course. BUSINESS OFFICE PROCEDURES 0810 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel/Acad; Weight 2 Grades 11 and 12 only Prerequisite: Information Processing Co-requisites: Microsoft Office 2003 Training (Core or Expert Level) In this course, office skills are refined. Students study and develop important employment skills, proper attitudes and efficient work habits. Skills studied include filing, telecommunications, copying, mail processing, and preparation of employment documents, human relations skills, business etiquette, office safety, and additional practice with computer applications for the office. Industrystandard software, Microsoft Office, is used and students may travel to DCCC for an introduction to MS Outlook. This course is strongly recommended during the junior year to prepare for the Office Assistant or Accounting Co-op in senior year. ENTREPRENEURSHIP 0812 Semester block, 5 Credits Acad/Ach; Weight 1 Grades 11 and 12 only This course promotes an awareness of small business ownership and its importance in our economy by introducing the concept of entrepreneurship vs. business management, entrepreneurship as a career path, and a realistic framework for starting a business. Students will use Internet sites to gather information for their final project, developing a usable business plan. 3 Credits from DCCC may be obtained upon completion of this course. BUSINESS LAW AND MANAGEMENT 0813 Semester Block, 5 Credits Acad/Ach; Weight 2 Grades 11-12 Provides students with an understanding of how laws affect businesses, the elements of an enforceable contract, how to avoid bad contracts, and remedies available when contracts are broken. Management decisions are discussed with regard to human resources, job descriptions, and employment. Students examine advantages and disadvantages of business organization: the sole proprietorship, the partnership, and the corporation. Students will use the Internet to gather information for research projects.
MARKETING 0834 Semester Block, 5 Credits Acad/Ach; Weight 2 Grades 10-12 This course is designed to offer students an opportunity to gain an understanding of the many positions available in marketing. Students will gain a business background while studying the various areas of marketing: fashion merchandising; financial services marketing; hospitality and tourism; advertising and visual merchandising; retail merchandising; and entrepreneurship. Computer-based learning activities in database, spreadsheet, wordprocessing and multimedia presentations including the Internet will be applied to marketing material. Students will also have the opportunity to explore careers and develop leadership training through participation in DECA, an association of marketing students. DECA participation provides an opportunity to travel for leadership conferences and competitions. This course is required for participation in Business Co-op in order to be placed in a marketing job. MARKETING 2 0836 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel/Acad; Weight 1 Grades 11 and 12 only Prerequisite: Marketing (0834) Advanced study for serious marketing students in marketing functions of buying, selling, finance, management, promotion, product and service planning and distribution as they relate to careers in Merchandising, Finance, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Hospitality/Tourism, Services Marketing and Management. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of marketing and business in order to pursue post-secondary studies in business administration. Computer technology in database, spreadsheet, wordprocessing and multimedia presentations along with the Internet will be applied to marketing material. Students will also have the opportunity to explore careers and develop leadership training through participation in DECA, an association of marketing students. DECA provides an opportunity to participate in Marketing conferences and competitions on the local, state and national level. 3 Credits from DCCC may be obtained upon completion of this course. PERSONAL FINANCE AND INVESTING 0841 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel/Acad; Weight 1 Grades 11-12Grade 10 needs approval from teacher This course helps prepare both college- and noncollege-bound students for the challenges they will face, living in our complex capitalistic society after high school. This course, with its major emphasis on financial planning, saving, and investing, teaches students how to prepare for their financial future now at an early age. Some of the topics covered include: saving for the future, managing investments, investing
in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, futures and options, as well as retirement and estate planning. Using the Business Education Departments computer labs, students will also learn how to invest in their own childrens future as parents. Personal family budgeting and investment analysis will be aided by the use of Microsoft Excel and various financial Internet sites including Yahoo Finance.com. Students in this course will have the option of purchasing the paperback textbook used in the course. This challenging course is recommended for all students regardless of future educational and career plans. Sophomores will be considered after counselor recommendation and teacher approval. 3 Credits from DCCC may be obtained upon completion of this course. HOSPITALITY MARKETING: TRAVEL AND TOURISM 0850 Semester Block, 5 Credits Acad/Ach; Weight 2 Grades 11 and 12 only Prerequisite: Strongly recommendedMarketing I This course is designed as an introduction to the exciting hospitality industry. Students will be introduced to various segments of the hospitality industry including hotels and resorts, airlines, restaurants, convention centers, sports, travel agencies, and more. Marketing, management, and pricing strategies required for success in the travel and tourism industry will be examined. Guest speakers may enhance this course with information about the industry and possible careers. Students will regularly use the Internet as a resource tool to explore the exciting world of hospitality. Additionally, computer-based learning activities in spreadsheet, database, and word processing will be applied to hospitality lessons. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 0814 Semester Block, 5 Credits Acad/Ach; Weight 2 Grades 9-10 only Prerequisites: None (students enrolled in Marketing I should not take this class) This course is designed to introduce students to many different areas of business. The fundamentals of entrepreneurship, management, marketing and the general economy will be introduced. Additionally, money management and risk management will be taught in order to help students become educated and aware consumers. Word processing, spreadsheets, and the Internet will be used as resources to explore the everchanging world of business. Students considering a career in business will learn about the various career paths available to them. While many of the subjects offered through the Business Education Department are reserved for 11th and 12th graders, this is an opportunity to learn about business early in high school.
BUSINESS EDUCATION CO-OP PROGRAM

The Business Education Co-op Program gives students the opportunity to receive hands-on experience by working in a paid position related to their career interest. Students should take as many business courses as possible to prepare for Co-op. The faculty coordinator arranges all Co-op job placements. Students in Co-op are required to work a minimum of 18 hours per week at their approved workplace and may go to work only if they are present in school that day. Students are dismissed after period 7 each day to go to work in a local business. Application for Coop requires parent, coordinator, and administrative approval. All Co-op Courses Full-Year Course, 20 Credits, Blocks 4 and 5 full year, includes period 7 class Grade 12 only Weight 2 Co-op application required Office Assistant Co-op 0820 Prerequisites: Information Processing and Business Office Procedures Co-requisite: Business Office Procedures, Microsoft Office Core or Expert Level Marketing Co-op 0835 Prerequisite: Information Processing and Marketing 1 Co-requisite: Marketing 2 highly recommended Accounting Co-op 0831 Prerequisites: Accounting 1, Information Processing, and Business Office Procedures Co-requisites: Accounting 2 or Automated Accounting, and Business Office Procedures In each of the Co-op programs, the student will interview for employment and demonstrate skills required for successful performance in a business position. The student will learn how to perform job tasks accurately and efficiently and to communicate effectively both on the job and in the classroom. Integration of classroom training with on-the-job experience will allow the student to relate more meaningfully to professional careers. Emphasis is placed on workplace skill development, attendance, proper work habits, and attitudes, as well as learning how to budget earnings, open a savings account, and file a federal income tax return. Creating computer directed presentations, workplace safety, business ethics, and working as a team member are among the many topics studied in these programs.
COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS
ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMMING 1301 Semester Block, 5 Credits Acad/Ach; Weight 3 Co-requisite: Algebra 1 An entry-level course designed as a formal introduction to programming concepts. The Visual Basic programming language is used to develop multi-level programming solutions to introductory programming problems. Students learn to use and develop programming modules in a structured manner. Basic programming concepts include logic and looping control structures, modular programming structures, and graphic input/output of data. Students will use learning resources and storage areas on Royal Net. Students are expected to read related technical articles, use basic mathematics in programming solutions, and develop narratives for completed programming projects. ACCELERATED PROGRAMMING 1302 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel/Acad; Weight 1 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 A high entry-level programming course for students who have completed Algebra 1. Coursework uses the C/C++ programming language to develop multi-level programming solutions to standard programming problems. The coursework prepares the student with the necessary programming skills to take more advanced coursework, prepare for a job in the computer industry, or continue Computer Science, engineering, or related coursework in college. Data structures, modular programming, loop and logic control structures are used to develop basic algorithms. Students will use learning resources and storage areas on Royal Net. Students are expected to read related technical articles, use basic Algebra in programming solutions, and develop narratives for completed programming projects.
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE 1320 Semester Block + seminar, 7.5 Credits Level AP; Weight AP/H Prerequisite: Computer Programming 2 A course based on the College Board Advanced Placement curriculum to provide students with collegelevel course work and the opportunity for students to receive college credit. Students use the Java programming language to develop multi-level programming solutions to college-level programming problems. Students learn to use both static and dynamic data structures and develop standard and specialized object libraries. Programming projects and work with a professionally-developed AP Case Study help prepare students for the AP Examination. Students are provided with Internet connectivity to access programming information, view sample programs, and use university websites for programming and topical information. Students will use learning resources and storage areas on Royal Net. Students are expected to complete formal narratives for all programming projects.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) ACADEMY

The coursework is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop a skill set that includes design, implementation, design and maintenance of websites, and design and control of robotic systems. Students successfully completing certain courses have the option of taking a series of standardized certification exams providing credentials for entering the IT job market. FUNDAMENTALS OF WEB DESIGN 1373 Semester Block Equivalent, 5 Credits Accel/Acad; Weight 2 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Teacher recommendation required Fundamentals of Web Design will focus on the overall production processes surrounding website design with particular emphasis on design elements involving layout, navigation, and interactivity. Networking Academy students will learn Web Design in preparation for higher education or the job market. Hands-on Web Design exercises will be taught using professional software products. ROBOTICS PROGRAMMING 1374 Semester Block, 5 credits Accel/Acad; Weight 1 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 A course designed to incorporate robot design and programming using the LEGO Mindstorms, LEGO NXT, and VEX systems. Students will explore the limitations of robot design, i.e. mechanical physics, torque and gear ratios, and focus on programming robots to accomplish set design challenges. The course will use the Easy C language and explore the application of sensors such as touch, rotational, optical and ultrasonic. Students will also write and test code for autonomous programming of a robot. Students are encouraged to join the FIRST Robotics team, a group which solves problems based on real world scenarios.
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS
English plays a very significant role in your high school curriculum. It is very important that you consider and choose your English courses carefully. Be sure to read the Guidelines for College-Bound Students as well as the section on NCAA guidelines in the beginning of this booklet. Your language skills in reading, writing, and speaking are critical to your future success. Challenge yourself. Take advantage of the wide range of course offerings available to you. Note that students are required to participate in the high schools READ program. In the spring of each year a list of required reading will be published. Students will be tested on their assigned book when they return to school in the fall. Further assignments will be covered in each of the sponsoring departments. HONORS PREP ENGLISH 9 0101 Full-Year Block, 10 credits Teacher recommendation required. This extended course is for freshmen who have been recognized as having the characteristics of a high-achieving student: enthusiasm, capability, and performance. Reading assignments will be frequent and demanding. Students response to the literature will be expected to go beyond the literal or the emotional. Assignments of a formal nature, i.e. literary analysis, should be expected. Several major literary periods will be featured: the epic poetry of the ancient Greeks, to the realistic novels of the twentieth century, poetry, short fiction, and drama. Nonfiction selections will be read and will occasionally serve as prompts for composition. Various forms of writing, especially those forms prominently featured in the PSSA tests, will be assigned periodically. Formal research techniques and practice will be integrated into the curriculum as well. Language study and vocabulary building will be major components of the accelerated coursework. Nightly homework should be expected. The accelerated student should be prepared for the academic challenges of a rigorous curriculum. ACADEMIC ENGLISH 9 0102 Full-Year Block, 10 credits This extended course is of paramount importance to the incoming high school student. A good foundation in this freshman course will help the student beyond the English curriculum. A variety of literary forms will be studied: the epic, the drama, the short story, the novel, the poem, as well as a series of nonfiction selections. Appropriate personal and analytical responses will be assigned. Special emphasis will be given to the five domains of effective writing: focus, content, organization, style, and mechanics. Students will be given practice in the different essay forms found in the PSSA tests. Students will be presented with ample work in grammar, usage, and punctuation. Vocabulary study will be an integral part of their coursework as well. The course will also require that students learn effective research techniques as they prepare a research paper. Oral presentations will give the students an opportunity to develop good speaking and listening skills. Homework should be expected.
HONORS ENGLISH 10 0110 Semester Block, 5 Credits Level H; Weight AP/H Prerequisite: English 9 Accel. with a grade of 90% Teacher recommendation required This course is for highly motivated and capable sophomores seeking enriched academic work. The emphasis is on writing skills and interpretive reading of all major literary forms: the short story, biography, novel, essay, poetry, and drama. Literature is drawn from works of both American and European authors. Students are also required to complete and present a detailed research project. Nightly homework should be expected. ENGLISH 10 0111, 0112 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel (0111), Acad (0112) Weight = Level Students develop the language skills covered in English 9, with an emphasis on improving the quality of their writing as well as their understanding and appreciation of all literary forms. These literary forms include the exploration of novels, plays, short stories, and poems around a variety of themes. Required course for all students. Homework should be expected. ____________________
AMERICAN LITERATURE 0121, 0122, 0123 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel (0121), Acad (0122), & Ach (0123); Weight = Level Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 10 Note: Students who have taken American Studies may not take American Literature, as material overlaps. This course satisfies the junior English requirement. This course is a chronological look at American writings from the Puritan period to the present. Students will examine how American writers have represented and interpreted the American experience through their works. Accelerated is an appropriate course for college-bound juniors and includes a critical analysis term paper assignment. Academic is appropriate for students planning to go on to a 4year or community college experience, trade- or technical-school and who may need additional research and writing skills. Achievement is appropriate for students who need practice with remedial reading and writing skills. Homework should be expected. HONORS AMERICAN STUDIES 0237ENG and 0237SS Semester Block, 10 credits, 2 blocks/day Level Honors; Weight AP/H Prerequisite: A minimum grade of 85% in both Government and Law Honors and English 10 Honors or 90% in both Accelerated Government and Law and Accelerated English 10 Teacher recommendation required Satisfies Junior Year US History and English requirements. This interdisciplinary course is designed to challenge the academically talented and motivated student. This course will cover the same material as American Studies, but in greater depth and detail with an emphasis on writing. The required reading in both English and Social Studies is extensive and challenging. Nightly homework should be expected. AMERICAN STUDIES 0221ENG-0221SS, 0222ENG-0222SS, 0223ENG-0223SS Semester Block, 10 credits, 2 blocks/day Accel (0221), Acad (0222), & Ach (0223); Weight = Level Prerequisites: English 10, Government and Law Satisfies Junior Year US History and English requirements. This course provides an interdisciplinary study of American life, incorporating cultural, social and political history with literature and the fine arts. A team of teachers conducts this course using both a thematic and a chronological approach. An emphasis is placed on the writing process and the integration of skills into content material. Homework should be expected.
These electives have been designed to continue the English skills development begun in grades 9 and 10, while giving students an opportunity to correct deficiencies and pursue individual interests. Although course content may vary, each course will stress the basic English skills of reading comprehension, clear and correct composition, vocabulary development, oral expression, and research techniques. In courses based on the study of literature, students should expect reading assignments each night, the number of pages varying with the level of the course. Juniors are required to take either American Literature or American Studies. Juniors may take other English electives in addition to this requirement. ____________________ HONORS ENGLISH 11 0120 Semester Block, 5 Credits Level H; Weight AP/H Teacher recommendation required Prerequisite: English 10 Honors with a grade of 85% or English 10 Accel. with a grade of 90%. This challenging course is for high ability juniors, focusing on American Literature from the Colonial Period to the present. Students will learn to organize ideas and express them clearly and correctly through work on analytical papers, a major research paper, and selected creative writing assignments. Oral assignments, class discussions, and group projects will form an integral part of the course. Nightly homework should be expected.
JUNIOR-SENIOR ENGLISH COURSES
AP ENGLISH 12 0130 Semester Block + seminar, 7.5 credits Level AP; Weight AP/H Prerequisite: An 85% in English 11 Honors or a 90% in a Accel American Literature/Studies. Teacher recommendation required. This course is a preparation for the Advanced Placement (AP) English exam taken in the first week of May. It also prepares seniors for college-level thinking, speaking, and writing. The curriculum focuses on the literature of Great Britain and Ireland from the English Renaissance to the modern day. All discussions and assignments are related to a survey of nine novels, three Shakespeare plays, and four major units of poetry study. During this year long course, AP English students will complete two independent reading/research assignments in addition to the regular monthly writing assignments. Specific AP test preparation will be done throughout the year as well. In addition, students will be introduced to the kind of literary theory commonly held and debated in college English departments. AP students should be fully prepared to be challenged by the rigorous demands of this course. BRITISH LITERATURE 0131 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel/Acad; Weight 1 Prerequisite: American Literature/Studies This course is appropriate for college-bound students who want to study English literature from its beginnings to the present. Students will be expected to read, discuss, and respond in writing to the works of English writers in the Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, Renaissance, Classical, Romantic, Victorian, and Modern literary periods. This course satisfies English credit or Humanities elective. MODERN LITERATURE 0141,0142(Acad/Ach Level) Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel (0141), Acad/Ach (0142); Weight = Level Prerequisite: English 10 Modern Literature is an examination of works that reflect social, political and economic trends in the world community. This course uses works with themes such as family, love, and adversity to develop critical thinking in class and in life. The literary selections use historic and contemporary events as a back-drop which explains the inspiration and intellectual shaping of modern authors. In turn, students use the literature to develop their reading comprehension, writing, listening and verbal communication skills. Students in all levels should expect nightly reading and writing assignments designed to increase their proficiency articulating the themes through written and verbal expression. Accelerated recommended for college bound students. Academic and Achievement generally consider the same novels as Accelerated, but with less of an emphasis on literary critique and conventions.
HUMANITIES 0171 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel/Acad; Weight 1 Prerequisite: English 10 Satisfies graduation requirements in Humanities or English. This challenging course provides students the opportunity to explore our worlds rich cultural heritage. The students will study the great world themes through an integrated curriculum of literature, fine arts, music, history, and philosophy. The works of significant writers, artists, and thinkers throughout the ages will be examined from the Classical period through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to the modern era. This course is a college preparatory course for motivated students. Students selecting this class should be prepared for a variety of challenging assignments, including: a rigorous reading schedule of classical literature, listening to and examining great works of music, and examining fine art, all in an historical context. RESEARCH AND WRITING 0181 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel/Acad; Weight 1 Prerequisite: American Lit or American Studies This course is designed for college bound students who want to prepare themselves for the writing and speaking demands that await them in their academic and career pursuits. Students will be instructed in the most recent research techniques and will be closely supervised as they prepare several analytical and persuasive essays, as well as a research paper. Students will also read, discuss and analyze nonfiction through the use of current magazines and newspaper articles. Other writing exercises include a biography unit and an indepth analysis of a major literary genre; both of these will reinforce the students ability to research a subject efficiently and to communicate their feelings effectively. ENGLISH SKILLS AND COMPOSITION 0152, 0153 Semester Block, 5 Credits Acad (0152) & Ach (0153); Weight = Level Prerequisite: American Literature/Studies This course is structured in thematic units. Each unit will be comprised of selections from novels, short stories, poetry, literary reviews, magazines, and newspapers. An essay and an objective test will accompany the units. The essays will involve the use of informational, persuasive, and narrative forms of writing. Students will work on complete, clear, and correct expression. Communication skills will be taught with the goal of improving personal writing styles in the context of college writing requirements as well as in class presentations. Development of reading comprehension skills will be achieved in response to assigned readings in literary texts and critical readings on contemporary issues. There will be a comprehensive business unit in which students will be instructed in the creation of cover letters and rsums, job search skills, and interviewing techniques. The student will hear presentations by several area post-secondary schools, and will participate in mock interviews with volunteer members of the Upper Darby business community.
SPECIAL INTEREST ENGLISH ELECTIVES
These courses are designed to satisfy individual student needs and interests, but does not fulfill a students junior or senior English requirement for graduation. Students who want a strong background in English may take them in addition to standard courses. BROADCAST JOURNALISM 0184, 0183 0184Semester Block, 5 Credits, 0183Year course, 10 Credits Accel/Acad; Weight 1 Prerequisite: English 9 Note: This course counts purely as an elective. English teacher recommendation required. This course is run in conjunction with the Media Services Dept under the direction of Mr. Bosch, whose recommendation is also required. This class is for the motivated and active learner. Students will apply extensive writing skills as they learn how to gather, record, revise, and edit news stories, press conferences, editorials, features, and sports stories and tailor their reporting for the broadcasting arena. Students will analyze selected radio and television programs. They will also investigate the history of broadcasting and its effects on modern society. A final project replaces the traditional exam. The students will participate in the actual production of the daily school broadcast of Upper Darby Update. READING AND WRITING IN THE DIGITAL AGE 0154 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled for seniors; Weight 1 Prerequisite: American Lit or American Studies Note: This course counts purely as an elective A course appropriate for students of all academic backgrounds coming into twelfth grade, Reading and Writing in the Digital Age is comprised of an in-depth analysis of selected novels exploring issues related to the information age. Students will conduct research using a variety of online and print sources, including, but not limited to, web sites, online databases, wikis, newsfeeds, etc. There will be a concentrated emphasis on finding reliable information in the digital age and understanding intellectual property rights so that students will be able to produce high quality, academic writing including a formal research paper. Throughout the semester, students will utilize a variety of multimedia software to create dynamic and informative presentations on topics exploring educational experiences in the digital age. In addition, a career skills unit will help students understand how to seek employment and thrive in the work places of the 21st century.
SHAKESPEARE STUDIES 0132 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled for Seniors/Accel/Acad for Juniors: Weight 1 Prerequisite: American Lit or Am. Studies for seniors and successful completion of Eng 10 Accel or Acad plus teacher recommendation. Note: This course counts purely as an elective. A course appropriate for students of all academic backgrounds coming into 12th grade and for high ability juniors, Shakespeare Studies is comprised of an in-depth analysis of selected plays and sonnets written by William Shakespeare. Students will consider social, psychological, and philosophical issues within each play, as well as the historical context in which it was written. There will be a concentrated emphasis on the language of Shakespeare, so that students will gain the ability to understand difficult text. Throughout the semester, students will read, discuss, perform, and write about several plays in order to gain valuable insight into core literary elements such as characterization, plot, setting, and language. Plays will be selected from Shakespeares Comedies, Histories and Tragedies, as well as selected sonnets. Instruction and assessment will mainly be based on a students performance and participation. The majority of the courses analysis and interpretation will be approached in this manner, ensuring that students are constantly participating in the class and interacting with the text on a number of levels. The writing component of this course requires that all students have prior knowledge of essay structure and basic grammatical conventions.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
The English Language Learners Program is designed to enable English Language Learners (ELLs) to attain a semi-proficient level of proficiency in English to have success in the regular classroom. Students receive ELL instruction according to the results of diagnostic testing and according to their individual needs. In addition to ELL instruction, ELLs receive instruction in the content areas of Global Studies, U.S History, General Science and Biology (See Social Studies and Science Departments for ELL course offerings). The members of the ELL Team, both the ELL and ELL content area teachers, collaborate to monitor the academic and social progress of the ELLs. They set standards for leveling and existing ELLs. A high degree of flexibility and mobility enables the ELLs to move from ELL classes to the ELL content area class while moving from level to level within the content area.
ELL ENGLISH
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) 1401/1402/1403 series English Language Proficiency Levels Entering/Beginning (Levels 1-2) 5 Credits Academic Level Teacher recommendation and testing required The ELL course of study is designed to develop the ELLs fluency and literacy in English in order to facilitate his/her inclusion into the American classroom. After initial testing, the individuals needs are diagnosed, and the student is placed in a proper study group where he/she receives intensive instruction in listening, speaking, reading and writing. The ELL course of study parallels the curriculum of the regular English classroom. Topics in literature include the short story, the novel, drama, biography and poetry. Authors studied include Poe, Richard Wright, Charlotte Bronte, Robert Frost and George Steinbeck. Abridged and/or adapted texts are used. Writing assignments include narrative, persuasive and informational essays.
ELL ENGLISH 3: 1460 A/B (A for smester1 and B for semester 2) Full-Year Block, 10 Credits for semester A and B This course is for lower proficiency level (2-3) ELL sophomores and juniors. The curriculum focuses on basic literacy and communication skills while incorporating the four language domains of Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. ELL ENGLISH 4: 1461 A/B (A for smester1 and B for semester 2) Full-Year Block, 10 Credits for semester A and B This course is for higher proficiency level (3-4) ELL sophmores and juniors. It follows a curriculum closely aligned with non-ELL English classes, with adaptations and modifications for ELL students. ELL ENGLISH 5: 1470 A/B (A for smester1 and B for semester 2) Full-Year Block, 10 Credits for semester A and B Teacher recommendation required This course is for ELL seniors (proficiency levels 2-4). It follows a curriculum that focuses on communicative and literacy skills, preparing the students for life after high school.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS LITERACY

ELL Reading: 1465A/1465B (A for smester1 and B for semester 2) Full-Year Block, 10 Credits for semester A and B This course is for lower ability level ELL students (1-2) who need more assistance than can be provided in a mainstreamed Reading course.
ELL PEER TUTORING 1499 Semester Block, 5 Credits, Unleveled, Weight 2 Instructor recommendation required As a volunteer English Language Learners tutor, you will help newly arrived foreign students learn to speak English and become acquainted with American customs and culture, will design teaching materials, and will serve as the teachers aide in ELL. See the ELL instructor in Room 214 with your course card for the teachers signature. ELL SEMINAR: 1480A / 1480B (A for smester1 and B for semester 2) This period is specifically for ELL students who take all mainstreamed courses, but have not yet exited the ELL program by scoring higher than a 4.6 on the ACCESS test. Students enrolled in ELL courses can also be scheduled for ELL Seminar if needed, but the purpose of this period is to provide ELL service for students in the program that do not receive ELL specific instruction during their day. These courses are scheduled during the Grade Room periods only.
CONTENT AREA
ELL PRE-ALGEBRA 1414A Semester Block course, 5 Credits This course is designed for identified ELL students. This course will complete the development of the students fundamental mathematical background, preparing them to enter the core, high school math courses. This course will focus on mastery of fundamental skills and concepts needed to enter Algebra 1. ELL ALGEBRA 1 1414B Semester Block course, 5 Credits This course concentrates on linear mathematics as well as formal conceptual development of linearity, slope, intercepts, and linear functions. It also includes the introduction of concepts, such as quadratic functions, that will be further developed in Algebra 2. This course emphasizes learning by doing as classrooms are designed to be student centered with students working collaboratively to solve problems and analyze situations. This course integrates the use of graphing calculators and computers to support students as they master the algebraic tools to solve problems. ELL BIOLOGY 0413 Semester Block course, 5 Credits For students who are not ready to be in Biology classes. The class focuses on basic skills and concepts associated with Biology. Students will practice taking notes in the content area, while also doing lab experiments to provide more of a hands-on approach. ELL US HISTORY 0235 Semester Block course, 5 Credits Designed for beginning ELLs who do not possess language or fluency skills to enter US History. Students are provided with the opportunity to work on computers to complete work under the guidance of teachers. ELL teachers push into this class to provide support.
ELL GRAD PROJECT: 1999A Quarter Block course, 1.5 Credits This course is for ELL seniors that need more assistance than can be provided in a mainstreamed Graduation Project class. Students who successfully complete the Seminar/Process Paper/Presentation phase of the project will receive 1.5 credits.
PEER TUTORING
ELL PEER TUTORING FOR FUNDAMENTALS OF LEARNING 0698, 0699 Semester Block (0698), 5 Credits, Graderoom Option (0699), 5 credits, period 6 full year No Weight, Grade P/F As a volunteer tutor, you will help students who have had limited formal education and are often unfamiliar with American customs, expressions, and school behavior/requirements. You will be helping to reinforce vocabulary, concepts, and comprehension skills they will have learned in class. Depending on the block assignment, you may be assisting in Language Arts or Math. You will work with students individually or in small groups, design teaching materials, and serve as a teachers aide in classes for these students.
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE COURSE OFFERINGS
The Family and Consumer Sciences department offers and provides an opportunity for students to manage with reason and creativity the challenges across the life span of living and working in a global society. The department goals are to help students to become independent in order to balance work and family. Emphasis is on teaching life skills, career exploration, and preparation of marketable skills.
INTRODUCTION TO FOODS 1011 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Basic food preparation skills are learned, applied and sampled in a laboratory setting. The focus is on current nutrition information as it relates to healthy eating. Consumer skills, environmental issues, food science, and career opportunities are explored. NUTRITION AND WELLNESS 1010 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 In this course students will learn about the nutrition and wellness needs of individuals and families. Students will analyze their individual dietary intakes and learn how to make food choices to best meet their dietary needs. Classroom activities are designed to integrate theory with hands-on practice in the food laboratory.
REGIONAL AND GLOBAL FOODS 1012 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Prerequisite: Introduction to Foods or Nutrition The customs and cuisine of many regions of the United States are investigated and sampled. In addition, appetizers, salads, soups, entrees, specialty yeast breads, and fancy desserts are prepared using gourmet techniques and advanced culinary skills. Computer and Internet research will be incorporated. This course carries a laboratory fee of $20.
FOODS AND HOSPITALITY 1013 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Prerequisite: Introduction to Foods Teacher recommendation required Marketable skills are developed by the establishment and operation of a gourmet food and food gift business. Students will learn about and prepare for careers in the food service and hospitality industries, and for entrance to culinary schools and food establishments. A once-ayear partnership (second semester only) between Drexelbrook Catering and Upper Darby High School entitled The Drexelbrook Project has been established and will result in a culminating banquet. This course carries a laboratory fee of $20. CONTEMPORARY CLOTHING AND FASHION I 1021 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Creativity and self-expression will be developed by making a variety of items both non sewing and sewing. Students will learn the history of crafts and complete a stenciling and a decorative hand-stitching project. In addition other sewing skills will be learned including basic everyday hand sewing techniques, the operation of both conventional and Serger sewing machines. Students will learn how to use a patter and its symbol to construct sewing projects. Other topics include natural and man-made fibers, clothing purchasing and care, and careers in the textile and apparel industry. Students purchase own fabric and notions for self-selected projects. For convenience, a fee will be collected by teacher to purchase materials for each student who is unable to purchase his/her own. CONTEMPORARY CLOTHING AND FASHION II 1022 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Clothing and Fashion (1021) This course is for the student who enjoys sewing and wants to learn advanced sewing techniques using a variety of patterns and fabrics. Students are given the opportunity to study color, line, and design in clothing. Fashion history, personal wardrobe planning, fabric characteristics and care, and clothing alterations are examined. Individual study of fashion designers is included as a way of introducing students to the world of fashion and design. This course is recommended for any student interested in fashion mechandizing, and fashion design careers. Students must provide and purchase all their own materials for three sewing projects. For convenience, a fee will be collected by teacher to purchase materials for each student who is unable to purchase their own. INTERIOR DESIGN 1031 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Students will study and design the interior and exterior of todays homes as they examine future housing trends. The principles and elements of design are applied through projects utilizing color, architectural design, use of space, energy conservation, floor plans, and landscaping.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1001 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 This course focuses on human growth and development from conception to age three. Topics studied include pregnancy, teen pregnancy, labor and delivery, birth defects, parenting simulation and responsibilities, infants, toddlers, and adolescents, child safety, childrens art and literature, guidance, and discipline. Computer research will be used throughout this course. PRESCHOOL PRACTICUM 1000 Semester Block, 5 Credits Weight 1 Grades 11 and 12 only Students who request this course are subject to administrative approval. Teaching and providing positive guidance of preschool children in an organized nursery school program are the focus of this course. Students are required to plan and present a themed lesson for the children. Parenting skills are learned in seminar classes and practiced in the nursery school lab. This course helps prepare students for future roles as parents and teachers. BAKING AND CONFECTIONS 1014 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Prerequisite: Introduction to Foods Teacher recommendation required Students will focus on basic methods and techniques to create a variety of baked products and confections including breads, pastries, plated desserts, and candies. Evaluating product quality, experiencing marketing skills that include advertising, cost, profit management, packaging, computer accounting skills, and distribution are practiced. Career opportunities are also explored. A once-a-year partnership (second semester only) between Drexelbrook Catering and Upper Darby High School entitled The Drexelbrook Project has been established and will result in a culminating banquet. This course carries a laboratory fee of $20. ADULT ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS 1041 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Grades 11 and 12 only Skills for independent living and for developing work and personal relationships are studied. Decision-making techniques are applied to career choice, housing, money management, car buying, dating, marriage, aging, and stress management.
GERONTOLOGY 1060 Semester Block, 5 Credits Weight 2 Grades 11 and 12 only Students acquire basic knowledge of the physical, social, and psychological aspects of the aging process. Experience will be gained from interacting with older citizens. Students will become aware of technology being developed that enhances independent living and prolonged health. Rapidly expanding career opportunities servicing the elderly are explored and community service is included. PROFESSIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCE 1051, 1053 Semester Block, 5 Credits Weight 1 and 2 Grade 12 only Professional Field Experience provides responsible seniors with the opportunity to spend part of their school day as an unpaid intern/observer in the professional career area of their choice. Students also attend a weekly academic seminar run by the Professional Field Experience coordinator. Various topics will be covered each week using the computer as a learning tool. Students must apply and be accepted into this program. Good attendance, character, and academic standing are essential. Weight 1 will require advance course work. The areas most commonly pursued by our students are: Hospital Component 1051 Weight 1 and 2 Students interested in a future in allied health/health care (e.g. surgery, nursing, respiratory, physical or occupational therapy, lab technician, radiology, or pharmacy) gain exposure by rotating as an unpaid participant/observer in various departments at Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Students must be in good health, purchase a uniform, and have health insurance, immunization records, a recent physical exam, and a TB test prior to entry. Education Component 1053 Weight 1 and 2 Students interested in the teaching profession, can serve as an intern in district elementary and middle schools. Preschool Lab and Child Development are recommended but not required. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the work experience.
WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS
The World Languages Program is designed to develop a students proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing a language that is not his/her native tongue. The world languages sequence for students who completed the middle school program begins with French 1, German 1, or Spanish 1. Students without middle school experience must first take Beginning French, Beginning German, Beginning Spanish or Beginning Mandarin and then may continue with French 1, German 1, Spanish 1, or Mandarin 1. ACCELERATED BEGINNING SPANISH 0733 ACADEMIC BEGINNING SPANISH 0734 Semester Block, 5 Credits This course is for students who have never studied Spanish. Students who have satisfactorily completed seventh and eighth grade Spanish may not take this course. Students will learn to understand spoken Spanish, will speak Spanish, and will read and write any Spanish that can be produced orally. The topics to be covered include talking about oneself, school, leisure activities, food, family, shopping, and vacations. The present tense is featured. ACCELERATED SPANISH 1 0731 ACADEMIC SPANISH 1 0732 Semester Block, 5 Credits Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 75% in either 8th grade Spanish or Beginning Spanish. The listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills previously introduced will be briefly reviewed and then further developed. The topics to be covered include your home, health, your past, television and movies, going to a restaurant, ecology, and parties. The present and preterite tenses are featured.
ACCELERATED SPANISH 2 0735 ACADEMIC SPANISH 2 0736 Semester Block, 5 Credits Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 75% in Spanish 1 Teacher recommendation required This course is for students who have successfully completed Spanish 1. Students will begin to broaden and refine their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through the expansion of vocabulary, grammar, and cultural situations. The themes covered in Spanish 1 are revisited at a more advanced level and the following topics are added: daily routine, fashion and clothing, sports and other pastimes, growing up, and holidays. The preterite and imperfect tenses are featured. Spanish is used in the classroom. HONORS SPANISH 3 0740 Semester Block, 5 Credits Level H; Weight AP/H Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 90% in Spanish 2 Accelerated. Teacher Recommendation Required This course is for highly motivated students who have been successful in the study of Spanish and who plan to continue on to higher levels of study. The themes covered in Spanish 2 are revisited at a more advanced level and the following topics are added: personal qualities and relationships, city life and country life, art, the influence of television, archeology and preColombian civilizations, communication, and community service. The preterite, imperfect, present perfect, past perfect, future, and present subjunctive are featured. Spanish is spoken in the classroom. ACCELERATED SPANISH 3 0741 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel (0741) & Acad (0742); Weight = Level Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 75% in Accelerated Spanish 2. Teacher recommendation required. This course is for students who wish to continue to develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish and have been successful in Spanish 2. As in Spanish 3 honors, the themes covered in Spanish 2 are revisited at a more advanced level and the following topics are added: personal qualities and relationships, city life and country life, art, the influence of television, archeology and pre-Colombian civilizations, communication, and community service. The preterite and imperfect, present perfect, past perfect, future and present subjunctive are featured. Spanish is spoken in the classroom. ACADEMIC SPANISH 3 0742 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel (0741) & Acad (0742); Weight = Level Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 75% in Academic Spanish 2. Teacher recommendation required. This course is for students who wish to continue to develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish and have been successful in Spanish 2. As in Spanish 3 honors, the themes covered in Spanish 2 are revisited at a more advanced level and the following topics are added: personal qualities and relationships, city life and country life, art, the influence of television, archeology and pre-Colombian civilizations, communication, and community service. The preterite and imperfect, present perfect, past perfect, future and present subjunctive are featured. Spanish is spoken in the classroom.
HONORS SPANISH 4 0747 Semester Block, 5 Credits Level H; Weight AP/H Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 85% in Spanish 3 Honors Teacher recommendation required Students will continue to develop their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish beyond the traditional high school level. The course includes a survey of the literature of the country and an introduction to contemporary topics in current publications, videos, and tapes. The course features the history and culture of all Spanish-speaking countries, literary selections, and current event topics through newspapers, videos, tapes, and the Internet. Previously presented grammatical structures are reviewed and enriched. All tenses of the indicative and the subjunctive moods are featured. This course will prepare students for the Advanced Placement Spanish 5 course. Spanish is spoken in the classroom. SPANISH 4 0748 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accelerated; Weight 1 Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 75% in Accelerated Spanish 3. Teacher recommendation required Students will continue to develop their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish. The course includes an overview of the Spanish speaking world and the introduction of contemporary topics in current publications, videos, and tapes. The course features the history and culture of all Spanishspeaking countries, literary selections, and current event topics through newspapers, videos, tapes, and the Internet. Previously presented grammatical structures are reviewed and enriched. All tenses of the indicative mood are featured. The present subjunctive is presented. Spanish is spoken in the classroom. AP SPANISH 5 0749 Semester Block + seminar, 7.5 credits Level AP; Weight AP/H Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 85% in Spanish 4 Honors Teacher recommendation required This is a course of college level Spanish that will focus on advanced listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students will: read and discuss short stories, poems, and plays; listen to narratives, write compositions; and use Spanish to talk about a wide range of subjects. No English is permitted in the class. This class prepares the student for the AP Examination in Spanish.
HONORS SPANISH 6 0750 Semester Block, 5 Credits Level H; Weight H Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 85% in Spanish 5 AP Teacher recommendation required Spanish 6 is a college level course designed for students who have successfully completed Advanced Placement Spanish 5. In this course, students will explore the themes of Tradition and Change, Cultural Contrasts, Differences and Equality, and Human Rights through reading selections, discussions of those selections, and through films which address these themes. Students will continue to develop their advanced vocabulary, grammatical and stylistic skills through activities in each of the four skills of language. ACCELERATED BEGINNING FRENCH 0713 ACADEMIC BEGINNING FRENCH 0714 Semester Block, 5 Credits This course is for students who have never studied French. Students who have satisfactorily completed seventh and eighth grade French may not take this course. Students will learn to understand spoken French, will speak French, and will read and write any French that can be produced orally. The topics to be covered include meeting people, family, food, and daily activities at home, at school and on weekends. The present tense is featured. ACCELERATED FRENCH 1 0711 ACADEMIC FRENCH 1 0712 Semester Block, 5 Credits Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 75% in either 8th grade French or Beginning French The listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills previously introduced will be briefly reviewed and then further developed. The topics to be covered include meeting people, family, food, daily activities at home, at school and on weekends, buying clothes, leisure activities, and food and meals. The present tense and the pass compos are featured. ACCELERATED FRENCH 2 0715 ACADEMIC FRENCH 2 0716 Semester Block, 5 Credits Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 75% in French 1 Students continue to broaden and refine their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through the expansion of vocabulary, grammar, and cultural readings and situations. The topics to be covered include the home, fashion, vacations, traveling by car, weekend activities, meals and food shopping, sports and health. The pass compos, imperfect, future, and subjunctive are featured. French is used in the classroom. HONORS FRENCH 3 0720 Semester Block, 5 Credits Level H; Weight AP/H Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 90% in Accelerated French 2 Teacher recommendation required This course is for highly motivated students who have been successful in the study of French and who plan to continue on to higher levels of study. The topics to be covered include travel, daily routine, leisure
activities, geography, ecology, family, health, arts, and sciences. All indicative tenses and the subjunctive mood are featured. French is spoken in the classroom. ACCELERATED FRENCH 3 0721 Semester Block, 5 Credits, Grades 1012 Accelerated; Weight 1 Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 75% in Accelerated French 2 Teacher recommendation required This course is for students who wish to continue to develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French and have been successful in French 2. The topics to be covered include travel, daily routine, leisure activities, geography, ecology, family, and health. The pass compos, imparfait, future and conditional tenses and the present subjunctive are featured. French is spoken in the classroom. HONORS FRENCH 4 0727 Semester Block, 5 Credits Level H; Weight AP/H Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 85% in French 3 Honors Teacher recommendation required Students will continue to develop their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing French beyond the traditional high school level. The course includes a survey of the literature of the country and an introduction to contemporary topics in current publications, videos, and tapes. French is spoken in the classroom. This course will prepare students for the Advanced Placement French 5 course. ACCELERATED FRENCH 4 0728 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accelerated; Weight 1 Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 75% in Accelerated French 3 Teacher recommendation required Students will continue to develop their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing French. The course includes a survey of the literature of the country and an introduction to contemporary topics in current publications, videos, and tapes. French is spoken in the classroom. AP FRENCH 5 0729 Semester Block + seminar, 7.5 credits Level AP; Weight AP/H Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 85% in French 4 Honors Teacher recommendation required This is a course of college level French that will focus on advanced listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students will read and discuss short stories, poems, and plays; listen to narration, write compositions, and use French to talk about a wide range of subjects. No English is permitted in the class. This class prepares the student for the AP Examination in French.
ACCELERATED BEGINNING GERMAN 0753 Semester Block, 5 Credits This course is for students who have never studied German. Students who have satisfactorily completed seventh and eighth grade German may not take this course. Students will learn to understand spoken German, will speak German, and will read and write any German that can be produced orally. The topics to be covered include talking about people, family, daily routine, hobbies, school, dining out, weather, making plans, shopping, traveling, nationalities, movies and concerts. The present and future tenses and nominative and accusative cases are featured. ACCELERATED GERMAN 1 0751 ACADEMIC GERMAN 1 0752 Semester Block, 5 Credits Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 75% in either 8th grade German or Beginning German The listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills previously introduced will be briefly reviewed and then further developed. The topics to be covered include making plans, sports, hobbies, shopping for clothes, the house, traveling, movies and concerts, birthday celebrations, and parties. The present, future, and present perfect tenses, and nominative, accusative and dative cases are featured. ACCELERATED GERMAN 2 0755 ACADEMIC GERMAN 2 0756 Semester Block, 5 Credits Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 75% in German 1 Students continue to broaden and refine their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the expansion of vocabulary, grammar, and cultural situations. The topics to be covered include talking about people, likes, dislikes, and obligations, talking about the past, health, city and country living, fashion, vacations, and leisure interests. The present, past, and future tenses are featured. German is used in the classroom. HONORS GERMAN 3 0760 Semester Block, 5 Credits Level H; Weight AP/H Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 90% in German 2, Accelerated. Teacher recommendation required This course is for highly motivated students who have been successful in the study of German and who plan to continue on to higher levels of study. The topics to be covered include Germany today, family, health, and leisure time. Also included is an introduction to German history and Austria and its culture. The passive voice, subjunctive, future tense, and all past tenses are featured. German is spoken in the classroom.
GERMAN 3 0761 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accelerated; Weight 1 Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 75% in German 2 Accelerated. or a minimum grade of 85% in German 2 Acad. Teacher recommendation required This course is for students who wish to continue to develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in German and have been successful in German 2. The topics to be covered include Germany today, leisure time, family, and health. Also included is an introduction to German history and Austria and its culture. German is spoken in the classroom. HONORS GERMAN 4 0767 Semester Block, 5 Credits Level H; Weight AP/H Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 85% in German 3 Honors Teacher recommendation required Students will continue to develop their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing German beyond the traditional high school level. The course includes a survey of the literature of the country and the history and culture of Germanspeaking countries from prehistory to the 1900s. Units on geography and economy are also included. German is spoken in the classroom. This course will prepare students for the Advanced Placement German 5 course. ACCELERATED GERMAN 4 0768 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accelerated; Weight 1 Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 75% in Accelerated German 3 Teacher recommendation required The students proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing German will be further developed through a survey of the literature of the country and the history and culture of Germanspeaking countries from prehistory to the 1900s. Units on geography and economy are also included. German is spoken in the classroom. AP GERMAN 5 0769 Semester Block + seminar, 7.5 credits Level AP; Weight AP/H Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 85% in German 4 Honors Teacher recommendation required This is a course of college level German that will focus on advanced listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students will read and discuss short stories, poems, and plays; listen to narratives, write compositions; and use German to talk about a wide range of subjects. No English is permitted in the class. This class prepares the student for the AP Examination in German.
ACCELERATED BEGINNING MANDARIN 0770 Semester Block, 5 Credits This course is for students who have never studied Mandarin. Students will learn and experience an introduction of tones, pinyin, and simplified characters. Class discussions will include geography, customs, and culture. Students will study all four, language skills; reading, writing, listening, and speaking. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to respond to and ask questions about themselves, their families, their school, and their community. ACCELERATED MANDARIN 1 0771 Semester Block, 5 Credits Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 75% in Beginning Mandarin Students will continue to expand upon their prior knowledge and skills from the prerequisite course and be introduced to additional characters. A focus will be placed on listening and reading skills and will require prior knowledge, inference, and circumlocution. ACCELERATED MANDARIN 2 0772 Semester Block, 5 Credits Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 75% in Mandarin 1 Students continue to broaden and refine their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the expansion of vocabulary, grammar, and cultural situations. Longer, more detailed conversations will be required and reading will consist of short newspaper and interne articles. Current events in China will be discussed.
long-range basis. In accelerated classes, students will hear and use the world language. There is a high expectation of students cognitive synthesis and grammar as well as independent reasoning. ACADEMIC Students in Academic class are expected to have a strong understanding of the language taught at the Beginning Level. Some review of introductory concepts is given as needed. Academic students are expected to participate fully in classroom activities and in additional activities that include enrichment readings, paired and groups work, and presentations in the target language. Homework is assigned on a daily and long-range basis. In Academic classes, students will hear and use the foreign language except for grammatical explanations as needed. SECOND YEAR LANGUAGE COURSES ACCELERATED Students in Accelerated classes are expected to demonstrate mastery of skills as well as a superior ability to use the language of the first year course. Accelerated students are expected to participate fully in classroom activities and in additional activities that include enrichment readings, paired and group work, and oral presentations in the target language. Homework is assigned on a daily and long-range basis. In Accelerated classes, students will hear and use the target language. There is a high expectation of students cognitive synthesis of syntax and grammar as well as independent reasoning. ACADEMIC Students in Academic classes are expected to have a strong understanding of and ability to use the language of the first year course. Some review of introductory concepts is given as needed. Academic students are expected to participate fully in classroom activities and in additional activities that include enrichment readings, paired and group work, and oral presentations in the target language. Homework is assigned on a daily and long-range basis. In Academic classes, students will hear and use the target language except for grammatical explanations as needed. THIRD YEAR LANGUAGE COURSES Students in the third year of French, Spanish, or German are expected to have a superior knowledge of and the ability to use the language of the first two years of language instruction. The levels of instruction and of expected student participation are advanced. Homework and class projects are frequent and require the cumulative knowledge of previous language study. Additional outside reading and research will be required. Students will hear and use the foreign language at all times. English may be used for brief grammatical explanations as needed.
WORLD LANGUAGE LEVELING

BEGINNING LANGUAGE ACCELERATED Accelerated is for serious academic students whose English language aptitude is above average and who are likely enrolled in other Honors and Accelerated classes. There is a high expectation of students cognitive synthesis of syntax and grammar as well as independent reasoning. Grammar explanations are in English, if necessary. Accelerated Beginning Language students will proceed to Accelerated Language 1 if students demonstrate a mastery of skills taught at the beginning level. ACADEMIC Academic Beginning Language students should have a good foundation in reading and writing English. Students will participate in class activities in the language, such as paired and group work and oral presentations. Homework is assigned regularly. Academic Language students will proceed, if successful, to Academic Language 1. FIRST YEAR LANGUAGE COURSES ACCELERATED Students in Accelerated class are expected to demonstrate mastery of the skills taught at the Beginning Level. Accelerated students are expected to participate fully in classroom activities and in additional activities that include enrichment readings, paired and group work, and oral presentations in the target language. Homework is assigned on a daily and
FOURTH, FIFTH, AND SIXTH YEAR LANGUAGE COURSES Students in the fourth, fifth, and sixth year language courses are expected to have a superior knowledge of and ability to use the language of the first three years of language instruction. The level of instruction and level of expected student participation are advanced. Fifth year courses follow the College Board Advanced
Placement curriculum. Homework and class projects are frequent and require the cumulative knowledge and skills of previous language study. Substantial outside reading and research are required. Students use the foreign language to study the history, art, geography, literature, and music of France, Spain, or Germany. Students will hear and use the foreign language at all times.
In addition to the above selections, the World Language Department will be offering the following languages:
ITALIAN: This language will be offered as a Block 6 class (3:00 to 4:30 twice a week all year long). This is a full year commitment. These classes are for non-native speakers who are currently enrolled in a World Language class. All school rules concerning attendance, dress code, behavior, etc are enforced. Students must have approval from their language teacher and guidance counselor in order to register for these classes. These courses will be offered if sufficient enrollment in the course is present. A NOTE ABOUT BLOCK 6 WORLD LANGUAGE CLASSES: The academic expectation and attendance policy for these courses are the same as for classes offered during the traditional school day. Once a student has enrolled, he/she must keep up with the course requirements and attend every class. Attendance is vital for success in these courses. You must commit yourself to the class and the time requirements.
ACCELERATED BEGINNING ITALIAN 0790 This course is for students who have never studied Italian. Students will learn to understand spoken Italian, will speak Italian, and will read and write any Italian that can be produced orally. The topics to be covered include talking about oneself, family, school, leisure activities, and shopping. Many aspects of Italian culture will be discussed and applied in communication. Students are expected to practice independently and in class, and Internet sites will be given for reinforcement. Students must have approval from their Guidance Counselor and World Language teacher.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFERINGS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH 9 0509 Semester Block, 5 Credits No Weight, Graded O/P/F Physical Education activities will focus on the development of organizational procedures, cooperative participation, fitness, and safety in activities, skill development, and socialization. Activities include team sports, fitness, aquatics, games, lifetime and first aid activities, and testing. Selected health topics such as substance abuse education and instruction about AIDS will be included. PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH 10 0510 Semester Block, 5 Credits Weight 2 Prerequisite: PE/Health 9 Physical Education activities will focus primarily on improving and maintaining muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness in the new cardio-fitness center. Emphasis will be placed on fitness programs that use a variety of weight training and cardiovascular equipment, including heart rate monitors. A fitness assessment system will provide feedback to students throughout the semester. Fitness testing will consist of the health related fitness components. Physical Education will also include lifetime activities. These lifetime activities will emphasize cooperation, teamwork, discipline, personal development, and decision making. Health instruction will coincide with Physical Education and deal directly with the basic principles of fitness and wellness. Health topics will also include nutrition, substance abuse and AIDS education. The relationship between classroom principles and activities will be studied. Class meets 45 days in the classroom and 45 days in activities, alternating days between Health and Physical Education, and is graded NUMERICALLY. PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH 11 0511 Semester Block, 5 Credits Weight 2 Prerequisite: PE/Health 10 Physical Education activities will focus on fitness, sports games, lifetime activities, testing, and active games of low organization. Diversified health topics will include substance abuse education, AIDS and other diseases, careers, safety concerns, and a variety of life-skills topics. Class meets 60 of 90 days for health instruction and is graded NUMERICALLY.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH 12 0512 Quarter course, 2.5 Credits No Weight, Graded O/P/F Prerequisite: PE/Health 11 Physical Education activities will focus on fitness, sports games, lifetime activities, testing, and active games of low organization. Health topics will review substance abuse concerns, recent AIDS research, and select topics for young adults. CONTRACT PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0520 5 credits (2.5 if contracted for PE 12) No Weight, Graded O/P/F Only by special arrangement with the Physical Education program coordinator. Requires administrative approval. ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0515A 5 credits, number of periods/week to be determined No Weight, Graded O/P/F An individualized fitness program for students with physical limitations. Students participate in health classes but have modifications to the physical education components of the Health/Phys Ed curriculum. Students are admitted to this program upon the recommendation of their doctor, the school nurse, their counselor, or a PE teacher. NOTE: Students with medical excuses from PE: Freshmen will receive individual assignments on drugs and AIDS and be placed in study halls. M grade assigned as needed. No credits earned. Sophomores will stay with the teacher for the health component and are placed in study hall for the PE segment. 2.5 credits earned. Juniors will stay with the teacher the whole term and receive credit for the health class. Five credits earned. Seniors will receive individual assignments on drugs and AIDS and be placed in study halls. M grade assigned as needed. No credits earned. Please note: F grades in PE followed by a medical excuse the next quarter or semester will result in a failing grade.
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS
NOTE: Honors students should maintain an 85% average and an Accelerated student must maintain an 80% average in order to remain in their respective levels. Students are placed according to their abilities and are expected to live up to these standards. ALGEBRA 1 Semester Block, 5 Credits Academic (0312S) Weight 2 Achievement (0313S) Weight 3 GEOMETRY Semester Block, 5 Credits Accelerated (0331) Weight 1 Academic (0332) Weight 2 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 This course concentrates on basic geometric foundations and the system of proofs necessary for the study of mathematics. This course emphasizes learning by doing as classrooms are designed to be student centered with students working collaboratively to solve problems, analyze situations, write and present conclusions to learn. This course concentrates on the concepts of angles, polygons, perpendicular and parallel lines, perimeter, surface area, and volume. Algebra 1 skills will be used in many of the geometry problem solving scenarios. This course also integrates the use of computers to support students as they master the geometric concepts to solve problems. ALGEBRA 2 Full-Year Block, 10 Credits Accelerated (0321) Weight 1 Academic (0322) Weight 2 Achievement (0323) Weight 3 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry This course is an expansion of Algebra 1 through the development of systems of linear equations, quadratic functions, exponential functions, roots and radicals. This course emphasizes "learning by doing" as classrooms are designed to be student centered with students working collaboratively to solve problems, analyze situations, write and present conclusions to learn. This course integrates the use of computers and graphing calculators to support students as they master the algebraic tools to solve problems.
This course concentrates on linear mathematics as well as formal conceptual development of linearity, slope, intercepts, and linear functions. It also includes the introduction of concepts, such as quadratic functions, that will be further developed in Algebra 2. This course emphasizes learning by doing as classrooms are designed to be student centered with students working collaboratively to solve problems and analyze situations. This course integrates the use of graphing calculators and computers to support students as they master the algebraic tools to solve problems. This semester version of Algebra 1 is only for students who did not successfully complete Algebra 1 in 9th grade.
HONORS GEOMETRY 0330 Semester Block, 5 Credits Level H; Weight AP/H Prerequisite: Accelerated Algebra This course prepares students who have demonstrated advanced mathematical skills to delve deeply into high levels of mathematics. The focus of the course is on concepts related to area, volume, triangles quadrilaterals and circles. This is the second course in the Honors/AP math program and is designed for students planning a college course of study in math or science.
ALGEBRA 2 Semester Block, 5 Credits Academic (0322S) Weight 2 Achievement (0323S) Weight 3 This course is an expansion of Algebra 1 through the development of systems of linear equations, quadratic functions, exponential functions, roots and radicals. This course emphasizes "learning by doing" as classrooms are designed to be student centered with students working collaboratively to solve problems, analyze situations, write and present conclusions to learn. This course integrates the use of computers and graphing calculators to support students as they master the algebraic tools to solve problems. This semester version of Algebra 2
is only for students who did not successfully complete the Full Year Algebra 2 course or for any student in the Vo-Tech/Cosmetology programs.
PRE-CALCULUS 0353(H), 0354(Accel) Semester Block, 5 Credits Level Honors; Weight = AP/H and Accelerated Weight 1 Prerequisite: 0353(H) is Algebra 2 Honors and 0354(Accelerated) is Accelerated Algebra 2 This course concentrates on functional analysis. Content includes in-depth analysis of the trigonometric functions, conic sections and the development of polar coordinates. This course is designed to prepare students for Calculus. COLLEGE ALGEBRA 0355 Semester Block, 5 Credits Academic Weight 2 Prerequisite: Algebra 2 This is a course designed for seniors who have successfully completed the core course requirements of Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and wish to continue their study of mathematics. This course will strengthen a students background knowledge of linear equations and inequalities. In addition, it will expand concepts in Polynomial, Rational, Exponential and Logarithmic functions. This course lays the foundation for students interested in a Pre-Calculus course at the high school or post-graduate level.
HONORS CALCULUS AB 0360 HONORS CALCULUS BC 0380 Semester Block, Spring only 5 credits Level H; Weight AP/H Prerequisite: Honors Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry This is a course for juniors who have successfully progressed through the Honors/AP mathematics sequence. Topics include derivatives, limits, and integrals. The AB course (0360) prepares students for AP Calculus (see course 0370). A prerequisite of at least 80% in Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry Honors (0352) is required to enter this course. The BC course (0380) has greater rigor than the AB course and prepares the students for AP Calculus BC (see course 0381). A prerequisite of at least 90% in Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry Honors (0352) is required to enter this course. INTRODUCTION TO CALCULUS 0365 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accelerated; Weight 1 Prerequisite: Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry with a grade of 85% or better This course prepares the student for Calculus 1 at the college level. The focus of the course is differential calculus through the study of inequalities, limits, and functions. AP CALCULUS AB 0370 AP CALCULUS BC 0381 Semester Block + Seminar, 7.5 credits Level H; Weight AP/H Prerequisite: Calculus Honors with an 85% This is a course for seniors planning a future study in mathematics, science, engineering, or medicine. This course covers methods of integration, application of the definite integral, differential equations, sequences and series. Each course prepares students for the proper version of the Advanced Placement Exam. Students that perform well on this exam may place out of one or two semesters of college calculus. PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS 0391, 0392, 0393 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel (0391), Acad (0392), Ach (0393); Weight = level Prerequisite: Algebra 2 This course focuses on concepts of collecting, representing, and processing data along with concepts such as independent and dependent events and their relationships to compound events and conditional probability. Both descriptive and inferential statistics will be used to analyze real sets of data as a consistent theme in this course.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS
PLEASE NOTE: All courses, except Jazz Fundamentals, Jazz Ensemble and Piano Keyboard/Theory, will be offered for half a block throughout the year, and will take the place of graderoom and/or lunch, depending on the number of music courses taken. PIANO KEYBOARD/THEORY 1200 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Students will learn the basic fundamentals of piano playing in addition to exploring the elements of beginning music theory. Designed for those interested in exploring the inner workings of music reading, playing and its components. ORCHESTRA 1208 Full-Year course, half block in duration, 5 periods/week, 5 Credits Weight 2 Ability to read music and audition required. The UDHS Orchestra performs a wide variety of musical selections at concerts and assemblies. The class consists of strings, wind, and percussion instruments. Additional wind and percussion instruments, from the Wind Ensemble, are added during after school rehearsals. Extra time for rehearsals and concerts is mandatory. Membership in Wind Ensemble & Concert Band is not required. JAZZ FUNDAMENTALS 1212 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 First semester only Open to Band and Orchestra members by audition. All members are selected from these organizations except piano, bass, and guitar. This small, select group of saxophones, trombones, trumpets, piano, bass, guitar, and drums is not a performing ensemble. Membership in Wind Ensemble/Concert Band is not required. This jazz ensemble is a training and rehearsal organization. CONCERT BAND 1205 WIND ENSEMBLE 1206 Full-Year courses, half block in duration, 5 periods/week, 5 Credits; Weight 2 Ability to read music and audition required. Open to students who play a standard band instrument. The UDHS Band is really two groups in one: a marching band and an indoor performing band. Participation in the marching band, which performs at football games, parades and competitions, is optional. Students must indicate in writing if they plan to participate in the marching band. The same students make up the indoor performing bands, which perform at concerts, assemblies, festivals and graduation. Extra time for rehearsals and concerts is mandatory. The Wind Ensemble is the advanced concert organization.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1213 Semester Block, 5 Credits Weight 2 Second Semester only Open to Band and Orchestra members by audition All members except piano, bass and guitar are selected from these organizations. This small, select group of saxophones, trombones, trumpets, piano, bass, guitar and drums performs at school and community events, as well as concerts. Musical selections include swing, jazz, and rock. Students must be willing to give extra time for rehearsals and performances. CHORUS 1225 Full-Year course, half block in duration, 5 periods/week, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 No audition required. Open to any student who enjoys singing. Chorus provides the necessary background and training for the Concert Choir. Students learn to read music, along with other fundamentals. Members participate in three major concerts each year. Extra time for rehearsals and concerts is mandatory.
CONCERT CHOIR 1235 Full-Year course, half block in duration, 5 periods/week, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 2 Audition required. Members are drawn primarily from Chorus. The awardwinning Concert Choir is the major choral group in the high school, performing at concerts and assemblies throughout the year as well as participating in choral competitions and various community events. Students must be willing to give extra time for rehearsals and performances.
ENCORE SINGERS 1238 Full-Year course, half block in duration, 5 periods/week, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 2 Ability to read music and audition required. Co-requisite: Concert Choir The Encore Singers, a select group of UDs top singers, perform music of a wide variety and high caliber. Throughout the year this group participates in concerts, assemblies, and various community events. Students must be willing to give a great deal of extra time for rehearsals and performances.
LITERACY DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS
Literacy classes help students achieve success in all high school subjects and become independent, lifelong learners through the internalization of literacy and learning strategies. Students are identified for these classes by literacy specialists based on standardized test scores and academic history. Foundations of Literacy A or B 0610, 0611 Full-Year Block, 10 Credits Un-leveled; Weight 3 Grade 9 only Foundations of Literacy is a required course for entering ninth grade students who meet the following criteria. Initial qualification will be based on a score that is below proficiency (either Basic or Below Basic) on multiple measures including the reading subtests of both the 7th grade Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and the 8th grade Terra Nova tests. Final determination for placement will be made based on the reading subtests of the 8th grade Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) test. All students scoring Below Basic will be placed into Foundations of Literacy A and will receive instruction using READ 180, a research-based intervention program. All students scoring Basic will be placed into Foundations of Literacy B and will receive instruction using Ramp-up to Advanced Literacy, a researchbased acceleration program. Counselor and teacher recommendation also may be used for placement between the two courses. Both courses include literacy and learning strategies, study skills, and testtaking skills and offer support for success in high school and improved performance on the Reading subtests of the PSSA. Pre-Foundations of Literacy 0609 Full-Year Block, 10 credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Grade 9 only Pre-Foundations of Literacy is an intensive reading intervention course for students who have been identified with reading differences that result from inconsistency in decoding multi-syllable words. If a student falls in the Below Basic category on the majority of reading measures, he/she will be given an individualized screening to determine a need for decoding strategies. This course directly addresses this specific student need through direct instruction and practice in decoding multi-syllable words. As students learn to decode these words accurately, they will be able to read content area passages more accurately and fluently, which in turn will increase their comprehension abilities. As the course progresses, it also emphasizes vocabulary development and writing. Literacy and Learning A or B 0620, 0621 Semester Block, 5 Credits Un-leveled; Weight 3 Grade 10 and 10ps Literacy and Learning is a required course for students who need additional assistance with literacy and study skills. Initial qualification will be based on a score that is below proficiency on the reading subtests of the 9th grade Terra Nova test. Final determination for placement will be made using multiple data points including scores in the reading subtests of current 4Sight, past Terra Nova and past Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests. All students scoring Below Basic will be
placed into Literacy and Learning A and will receive instruction using READ 180, a research-based intervention program. All students scoring Basic will be placed into Literacy and Learning B and will receive instruction using Ramp-up to Advanced Literacy, a research-based acceleration program. Counselor and teacher recommendation also may be used for placement between the two courses. Literacy and Learning courses include
literacy and learning strategies, study skills, and test-taking skills and offer support for success in high school and improved performance on the Reading subtests of the PSSA. Some students whose scores fall below proficiency will be eligible for the Educational Assistance Program (EAP). Counselor and teacher recommendation will also be used for final placement into the appropriate course.
PROFICIENCY IN LITERACY 0630 Semester Block, 5 Credits Achievement: Weight 3 Grade 11 Proficiency in Literacy is a required course for 11th grade students who score below proficiency on the reading subtests of the 10th grade Terra Nova Test. Multiple data points including scores in the reading subtests of the current 4Sight, past Terra Nova and past Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests may also be used to determine placement. This course is designed to improve student achievement and readiness for the PSSA using materials that approximate the readability and difficult levels of the PSSA. 10th grade students may be placed into this course if they are taking PSSA in the spring.
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS
GENERAL SCIENCE 0401, 0402 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accelerated (0401), Weight 1 Acadademic (0402), Weight 2 Grade 9 This course emphasizes the means by which scientific knowledge is acquired while giving foundational knowledge in physics, chemistry, and earth sciences. Students will come to understand the basic principles of science and technology while acquiring useful laboratory, reasoning, and manipulative skills. ELL GENERAL SCIENCE 0412 Full-Year course, 5 Credits Acad; Weight 2 Grade 9 Designed as a transitional course for English Language Learners. Course content parallels that of General Science with an emphasis placed on vocabulary and writing skills. BIOLOGY 1 0431, 0432, Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel (0431) Weight 1; Acad (0432) Weight 2 Prerequisite: General Science Students in this course will study Nature of science, Characteristics of life, Evolution, Taxonomy, Cellular organization, Cellular transport, Cellular energy, Cell reproduction focusing on DNA, RNA, Mitosis, and Meiosis, Genetics and Ecology focusing on interaction and interdependence of biotic and abiotic factors.
HONORS BIOLOGY 0430H Semester Block, 5 Credits Weight H Prerequisite: Accel General Science Teacher recommendation required This is a rigorous and advanced course for students with high interest and ability in math and science. The following areas will be studied to a greater depth than in other Biology I courses: Nature of science, Characteristics of life, Evolution, Taxonomy, Cellular organization, Cellular transport, Cellular energy, Cell reproduction focusing on DNA, RNA, Mitosis, and Meiosis, Genetics and Ecology focusing on interaction and interdependence of biotic and abiotic factors. This is the second course in the Honors/AP Science program. Strong reading, writing, and math skills are necessary for student success. AP BIOLOGY 2 0435 Semester Block + seminar, 7.5 credits AP; Weight AP/H Prerequisites: H/Acc Biology 1 and a minimum grade of 85% in Chemistry 1 H or 90% in Accel Chem 1 Teacher recommendation required Mechanisms of living systems are studied through the entire range of organic chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology from the cellular level through the higher organisms. Vertebrate anatomy and physiology are emphasized through both lecture and laboratory. A strong background in chemistry is required. Designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Examination.
ELL BIOLOGY 1413 Semester Block course, 5 Credits, Grade 10 Acad; Weight 2 Designed as a transitional course for English Language Learners. Course content parallels that of Biology I with an emphasis placed on vocabulary and writing skills. GENETICS 0436 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel; Weight 1 Grades 1112 Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 80% in Acc Biology 1 or 85% in Acad Biology 1 A course for students interested in further study of topics relating to Genetics. It is an appropriate course for those students who may pursue a Biology-related field in college. Various topics in genetics, including DNA, RNA, Mitosis, Meiosis, Mendelian and non-Mendelian Genetics and Biotechnology will be studied. The culminating project will involve applying knowledge of Genetics to the selective breeding of Drosophila melanogaster, the common fruit fly. HONORS ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 0460 Semester Block, 7.5 Credits H; Weight AP/H Provides a solid understanding of how the body works, presented at a vigorous pace. This course is a detailed study of human body systems, hospital techniques and bio-medical terminology. It provides a foundation for any medically related field including a public health career. Dissection of a mammal enhances this curriculum. ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 0461, 0462 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel (0461) Weight 1; Acad (0462) Weight 2 Prerequisite: Accel or Acad Biology 1 A detailed study of the form and function of the systems of the human body, with emphasis on biomedical terminology. Designed to prepare students for studies in medically related fields. Lab activities will be an integral part of the course, including the dissection of a vertebrate organism. HUMAN ANATOMY 0463 Semester Block, 5 Credits Ach; Weight 3 Prerequisite: Ach Biology 1 Designed to introduce students to the human body and related health issues. The course will concentrate on biomedical terminology and the structure of the human body. Lab activities will be an integral part of the course, including a dissection of a vertebrate organism. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1 0427, 0428 Semester Block, 5 Credits Acad (0427) Weight 2; Ach (0428) Weight 3 Grade 1112 Prerequisite: Acad or Ach Biology 1 A course for students interested in environmental study. Students will explore the diversity of life in freshwater and forest habitats. Field experiments will be conducted in Naylors Run Park. Emphasis will be on environmental problems relating to air, water, land and natural diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2 0429 Semester Block, 5 Credits Acad; Weight 2 Grade 12 Prerequisite: Environmental Science 1 Teacher recommendation required Recommended for the student desiring advanced studies in environmental science. The emphasis will be on field studies in Naylors Run Park and involvement in the environmental education program within Upper Darby School District. HONORS PHYSICS 1 0440 Extended Semester Block (three periods), 7.5 Credits H; Weight AP/H Prerequisites: Honors Biology 1 or Honors Prep Biology 1 (grade of 90%) and Accel Algebra 2 (grade of 90%). Teacher recommendation required Requirement: A scientific calculator An advanced course for sophomores, providing an in-depth study of the topics covered in Physics 1. PHYSICS 1 0441 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel; Weight 1 Prerequisites: Accel Biology 1 or 90% in Acad Biology 1 Pre- or corequisite: Algebra 2 Requirement: A scientific calculator An introduction to basic topics in Physics, including mechanics, work, power, statics, wave theory, electricity and magnetism. Inquiry-based laboratory experiences allow the student to discover and apply basic principles. Computers are utilized in laboratory simulations and analyses. CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS 0444 Semester Block, 5 Credits Acad; Weight 2 Prerequisite: Acad Biology 1; Corequisite: Algebra 2 L2 Requirement: A scientific calculator Provides an introduction to basic topics in Physics, including mechanics, work, power, heat, wave theory, electricity and magnetism, with an emphasis on the ideas and theories behind these topics. Frequent laboratory sessions allow the student to apply classroom theory to practical situations. Computers are utilized in laboratory simulations and analyses. PHYSICS 2 0443 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel; Weight 1 Prerequisites: Algebra 2, Physics 1 Teacher recommendation required Requirement: A scientific calculator A continuation of Physics 1 for students considering further science or engineering studies in college. Topics include waves, light electrostatics, circuits, magnetism and modern physics. Students utilize the microcomputer for data acquisition and analysis.
AP PHYSICS 2 0442 Semester Block + seminar, 7.5 credits AP; Weight AP/H Prerequisites: Physics 1 Honors, Calculus (0360 or 0380) Corequisite: Calculus (Calculus be may taken concurrently in the first semester) Teacher recommendation required Requirement: A scientific calculator An Advanced Placement course for students who plan to study any of the sciences or engineering. Material covered places a special emphasis on preparation for the Physics C AP Examination. Laboratory experience includes use of sophisticated equipment and industrial techniques. HONORS CHEMISTRY 1 0450 Extended Semester Block, 7.5 Credits H; Weight AP/H Teacher recommendation required Requirement: A scientific calculator An advanced course covering material parallel to Chemistry 1, with an emphasis on arithmetic applications. Laboratory work focuses on industrial techniques for recording and reporting analysis of data. CHEMISTRY 1 0451 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel; Weight 1 Grades 11 and 12 Requirement: A scientific calculator An introductory course, utilizing the classroom, the laboratory, and the computer to examine the basic structure of matter and the material it forms. Chemistry 1 uses the foundations acquired in Physics and Algebra to develop the relationships that exist among the forms of matter. Topics include compounds, reactions, periodicity, stoichiometry, solutions, reaction kinetics and gas laws. A systematic approach to laboratory practices teaches the proper techniques for using apparatus, reporting results, and showing application of chemical concepts. CONCEPTUAL CHEMISTRY 0454 Semester Block, 5 Credits Acad; Weight 2 Grades 11 and 12 A laboratory based course in introductory chemistry emphasizing fundamental chemical principles and skills. The course is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in fields such as horticulture, graphics, allied health, human services and environmental sciences. AP CHEMISTRY 2 0452 Semester Block + seminar, 7.5 credits AP; Weight AP/H Grade 12 Prerequisites: Chemistry 1 Honors (85% or better), Co-requisite: Calculus Teacher recommendation required An advanced placement course for students wishing to study science, engineering, or medicine in college. The course is an expansion of topics covered in Chemistry 1, with emphasis on taking the SAT Subject Test and the AP Exam. The laboratory experiments include a formal structure for reporting results, analytical analysis, instrumental analysis.
CHEMISTRY 2 0453 Semester Block, 5 credits Accel; Weight 1 Grades 11 and 12 Prerequisites: Physics 1 and Chemistry 1 Teacher recommendation required An extension of Chemistry 1, with more in-depth studies of topics such as spectrophotometry, chemical bonding, solutions, gas laws, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Laboratory experiments will demonstrate and reinforce concepts and principles. LIFE SCIENCE 0424 Semester Block, 5 Credits Ach; Weight 3 Grade 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology 1 Achievement project-oriented continuation of Biology 1 for non-college-bound students, designed to fulfill the 4th year science requirement. Topics may include biological careers, current issues, environmental issues, gene technologies and infectious diseases. EARTH SCIENCE 0425 Semester Block, 5 Credits Acad/Ach; Weight 2 Grade 11-12 An Acad/Ach course designed to fulfill the 4th year science requirement. Topics to be covered include geological processes (such as mountain building, volcanoes, earthquakes, etc.), weather and weather systems, rocks and minerals, oceanography and space. Students selecting this course should plan to be involved in both long- and short-term inquiry activities. Current issues, such as natural disasters and their impact on society will be highlighted. HORTICULTURE 1 0438 Semester Block, 5 Credits Acad; Weight 2 Grades 1112 Prerequisite: Biology 1 Tech Prep Articulated A hands-on course offering the student an opportunity to explore and study numerous aspects of the horticultural industry. Everything learned in the classroom is applied in the greenhouse, the laboratory, or outside in the field. Students work in groups while exploring the following units: interior plantscaping, applied botany, plant propagation, landscape design, exteriorscaping and hydroponics.
HORTICULTURE 2 0439 Full-Year course, one block each semester, 10 Credits Acad; Weight 2 Grades 1112 Prerequisite: Horticulture 1 Teacher recommendation required Tech Prep Articulated Counts as one science course. A course for those students interested in the further exploration and study of the horticulture industry; continuing where the first course left off. The focus is real life application of what is learned in the classroom. The horticultural skills learned in the first course will be enhanced, along with the scale of the students work. The following units will be explored: soil science, perennial garden design, turf management, landscape design and construction, vegetable gardening and power tool certification. Students will also design and construct projects that help support and beautify the school and community.
SERVICE LEARNING AND SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER SERVICE 1498 Semester Block, 5 Credits, No Weight, graded P/F Grades 1112 only Administrator or counselor approval required An opportunity for students to earn credit for volunteering time. Students will serve as center aides, or office aides in the main office, attendance office, or the nurses office. Assignments to areas will be made by high school administration and will not be changed once the semester is underway. ELL PEER TUTORING 1499 Semester Block, 5 Credits, No Weight, graded P/F All grades Instructor recommendation required As a volunteer English Language Learners Tutor you will help newly arrived foreign students learn to speak English and become acquainted with American customs and culture, design teaching materials, and serve as the teachers aide in ELL. See the ELL instructor in Room 214 with your course card for the teachers signature. READING PEER TUTORING 0698, 0699 Semester Block (0698), 5 Credits, Advisory Option (0699), 5 credits, period 6 full year No Weight, Grade P/F Teacher recommendation required For a complete description, see the Reading Department. SAT PREP COURSE Enrichment Opportunity Course The SAT Prep course is offered to college-bound students interested in improving their SAT scores. The course will provide students with test taking strategies and SAT skills in critical reading, mathematics, and writing. Students must complete an application to be considered for this course. Candidates for the program should have an anticipated test date, which will provide the timeframe for their test prep work. The SAT Prep course will not be graded or carry credits. The course will run for one marking period. Students will be scheduled based on their anticipated test date. For example, students taking the course in Marking Period 1 should schedule to take the SAT in October or November. PEER MENTORING 3299 Semester Block, 2.5 credits Students can enroll for both semesters Grades 11 and 12 only Service program open to juniors and seniors who are willing to serve as Peer Mentors to 9th graders. Training and established guidelines will be provided. DCCC ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM 1601 1602 Semester follows DCCC schedule Students can enroll for both semesters Grade 12 Seniors must schedule UDHS courses in the morning and will attend DCCC (at the Southeast Campus) in the afternoon. Counselors have details concerning this program. In addition to receiving UDHS credit for a passing grade, students earn credits at DCCC. EARLY DISMISSAL Ungraded, No credits Grades 11 and 12 only. Requires parent signature and approval of the Assistant Principal. Certain rules apply about the scheduling of early dismissal. See your counselor for details. Recognizing that some 11th and 12th grade students may need or want to complete their classes before 2:41, students may roster Early Dismissal in place of their lunch and graderoom. If and only if this fits with their schedule, students will be permitted to leave prior to 2:41. Certain restrictions and rules apply. See your counselor for details. See also the sample schedules below. SAMPLE EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULES Early Dismissal (Single Block, full year) 3501 Students selecting this course still roster a complete 40 credits. Early Dismissal replaces lunch and graderoom in the school day. Semester 1 Class Class Class Class Early Dismissal Semester 2 Class Class Class Class
INDEPENDENT STUDY Year or Semester, 5 Credits Weight varies with the course Grades 11 and 12 only Certain rules apply about the scheduling of independent study work. See your counselor for details. Independent Study is available to students who wish to take a course offered by UDHS but who cannot fit it into their regular schedule. The course selected must be one of the approved curricula in this high school. The students must complete a contract with an administrative representative and a guidance counselor, and must secure the signature of a faculty sponsor on that contract. May not be substituted for lunch.
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Block 5
Early Dismissal (Single Block, Semester) 3502 The early dismissal block will be randomly scheduled for either semester one or semester two. Students selecting this course still roster a complete 40 credits. Early dismissal replaces the lunch and graderoom block during one semester (the sample below shows S1). The computer will automatically attempt to place students in course 3502 (either semester) if they are unable to fit course 3501 in their schedules. Block Block Block Block Block 1 2 3 4 5 Semester 1 Class Class Class Class Early Dismissal Semester 2 Class Class Class Lunch/Adv Class
Early Dismissal (Double Block, Seniors only) 3503 This early dismissal configuration is available to seniors only and may be either semester one or semester two (the sample below shows S2). Seniors selecting this course will only roster 35 credits, as this early dismissal can replace an elective. Students still require 135 credits to graduate. This request MAY be combined with course 3502. Block Block Block Block Block 1 2 3 4 5 Semester 1 Class Class Class Lunch/Adv Class Semester 2 Class Class Class Early Dismissal
SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS
Social Studies plays a significant role in your high school experience as a Social Studies course is required each year. Each course integrates current events with subject matter and utilizes a variety of instructional methods, including computer applications. Courses are offered by grade level. HONORS PREP GLOBAL STUDIES 0201 ACADEMIC GLOBAL STUDIES 0202 Semester Block, 5 Credits Grade 9 The ninth grade Global Studies course is designed to explore geography, history, and culture, and to apply these to the world areas of The Commonwealth of Independent States, Asia, and The Middle East. Global themes and principles are studied. The course aims to ensure student understanding of global interdependence and an appreciation of diversity. AP GOVERNMENT & POLITICS 0220 Semester Block + seminar, 7.5 credits Level AP; Weight AP/H Grade 10 Prerequisite: Global Studies Teacher recommendation required and minimum grade of 90% in Honors Prep Global Studies This is a college level course for high ability students. Higher-level reading and academic exercises heighten the workload. This course is designed to provide students with both the basic information of how the U.S. Government and Constitution work as well as the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. Politics. Students will analyze and interpret challenging subject matter including statistics. Students are encouraged to take the AP examination in May. GOVERNMENT & LAW 0211, 0212, Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel (0211), Acad (0212), Weight = Level Grade 10 Prerequisite: Global Studies This course is a study of the Constitution and how the governing institutions in this country operate. Students will explore our system of government at the local, state and national levels as well as the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, including voting procedures. The law component of the course deals with our fundamental freedoms and equal justice under the law. Students study landmark Supreme Court cases, our court system, student rights and participate in a mock trial. AP US HISTORY 0230 Semester Block, 7.5 credits (includes seminar in opposite semester) Level AP; Weight AP/H Grade 11 Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation required and minimum grade of 85% in AP Government or 90% in Accelerated Government and Law. This is a college level course for high ability students emphasizing the role of politics, economics, and international relations in American history. Also included are highlights of literary, religious, and intellectual history. A research paper is required for all students. Students are encouraged to take the AP examination in May.
US HISTORY 0231, 0232, 0233 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel (0231), Acad (0232), & Ach (0233); Weight = Level Grade 11 Prerequisite: Government and Law This course provides a chronological survey of American History from 1890 to the present. The focus is on the political, diplomatic, social and religious forces operating in American society, with an emphasis on the twentieth century. ELL US HISTORY 1435 Year course, 5 Credits Weight 2 Grades 1012 This course is a survey of American history designed for English Language Learner students. This is a transitional class between the ELL program and regular Social Studies classes. Topics include American geography, government, citizenship and customs, with an emphasis on vocabulary and writing skills. HONORS AMERICAN STUDIES 0237ENG and 0237SS Semester Block, 10 credits, 2 blocks/day Level Honors; Weight AP/H Grade 11 Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation required and a minimum grade of 90% in both Accelerated Government and Law and Accelerated English 10 Satisfies Junior Year English and Social Studies requirements. This interdisciplinary course is designed to challenge the academically talented and motivated student. This course will cover the same material as American Studies, but in greater depth and detail with an emphasis on writing. The required reading in both English and Social Studies is extensive and challenging. AMERICAN STUDIES 0221ENG-0221SS, 0222ENG-0222SS, 0223ENG-0223SS Semester Block, 10 credits, 2 blocks/day Accel (0221), Acad (0222), & Ach (0223); Weight = Level Grade 11 Prerequisite: Government and Law Satisfies Junior Year English and Social Studies requirements. This course provides an interdisciplinary study of American life, incorporating cultural, social and political history with literature and the fine arts. A team of teachers conducts this course using both a thematic and a chronological approach. An emphasis is placed on the writing process and the integration of skills into content material. AP EUROPEAN HISTORY 0240 Semester Block, 7.5 credits (seminar in opposite semester) Level AP; Weight = AP/H Grade 12 Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation required and minimum grade of 85% in US History AP or 90% in Accelerated US History/Accelerated American Studies. This is a college level course covering the period from 1450 to 1970. Focus is on the study of the intellectual, cultural, political, diplomatic, and socioeconomic trends of the period. Students will develop an understanding of the principal themes in modern European history, an ability to analyze historical evidence, and the ability to express that understanding and analysis in writing. Students are encouraged to take the AP examination in May.
EUROPEAN HISTORY 0241 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accelerated; Weight = 1 Grade 12 Prerequisite: US History/American Studies This course is designed for students interested in history who would like to acquire an understanding of Europes past in order to understand the present. Through reading, writing, and discussion, students explore Europes development from early times to the present. ECONOMICS 0271, 0272, 0273 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel (0271), Acad (0272), & Ach (0273); Weight = Level Grade 12 Prerequisite: US History/American Studies This course investigates the US economic system of capitalism and free enterprise, focusing on such basic economic concepts as opportunity, costs, supply and demand and productivity. Students will explore personal economics and will create a budget, make investments on the stock market, and run a business. Students will understand more fully the economic world in which they live. This course offers students the opportunity to become informed and responsible consumers, sellers, investors, savers, and workers. AP Psychology Semester Block, 7.5 credits (includes seminar in opposite semester) Level AP; Weight AP/H Grade 12 Teacher recommendation required and minimum grade of 85% in US History AP or 90% in Accelerated US History/Honors American Studies. This is a college course that introduces 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, principals, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. Students will learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. An emphasis will be placed on the practical knowledge that can be gained from an understanding of how these psychological factors affect daily living. As a result of class discussion, reflection, readings, surveys, experiments, and field trips, the students will gain insights into their own behavior and the behaviors of those around them. HUMAN BEHAVIOR 0261, 0262, 0263 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel (0261), Acad (0262), & Ach (0263); Weight = Level Grade 12 Prerequisite: US History/American Studies This course incorporates the study of individual human behavior (Psychology) with the study of group behavior (Sociology). Topics include the development of personality and identity, mental health, mental illness, and the nature of learning. Students will also examine social institutions and attitudes relating to such topics as race relations, marriage and divorce, sex roles, and religion. This course offers students an opportunity to better understand themselves and others.
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS

Special Education Learning Support and Part Time Learning Support classrooms are designed to improve students basic skills through an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Placement in these classes is based on academic evaluation by a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MDET). Ninth to twelfth grade Learning Support classes are offered in English, Reading, and Mathematics. The Part Time Learning Support program provides for development in academic areas, in social adjustment leading to independence, and in career education and occupational training. Course numbers and titles are listed here for reference by students, counselors, and teachers for filling out the course selection card.
LEARNING SUPPORT (LS)

ENGLISH English 10 Learning Support (1511) A and B A course that further develops those language skills learned in English 9 Learning Support. Strong emphasis is placed on continuing to improve writing, vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Students will improve speaking and listening skills as well as research skills related to career comparison. English 11 Learning Support (1521) A and B English 11 consists of an in-depth study of literature with emphasis placed on improving the quality of the students writing. While students are developing their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, they will also examine their personal values, the values of society, and the importance of human relationships. English 12 Learning Support (1522) A and B This course also emphasizes the continual development of the students reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, but in preparation for entering the work world or post-secondary education. Three communications skills will be emphasized: (1) job or post-secondary education, self-analysis, career exploration, applications, rsums, and interviews. (2) business communications; business letters and fliers, problem-solving, following and giving directions, making and responding to requests and (3) communications in the community; how and why to become involved where you reside. MATH Geometry Learning Support (1513) A and B Semester Block, 5 Credits Prerequisite: Algebra 1 This course concentrates on basic geometric foundations and the system of proofs necessary for the study of mathematics. This course emphasizes learning by doing as classrooms are designed to be student centered with students working collaboratively to solve problems, analyze situations, write and present conclusions to learn. This course concentrates on the concepts of angles, polygons, perpendicular and parallel lines, perimeter, surface area, and volume. Algebra 1 skills will be used in many of the geometry problem solving scenarios. Algebra 2 Learning Support (1523) A and B Full-Year Block, 10 Credits Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry This course is an expansion of Algebra 1 through the development of systems of linear equations, quadratic functions, exponential functions, roots and radicals. This course emphasizes "learning by doing" as classrooms are designed to be student centered with students working collaboratively to solve problems, analyze situations, write and present conclusions to learn. This course integrates the use of computers and graphing calculators to support students as they master the algebraic tools to solve problems. Math 12 Learning Support (1524) A and B This course further develops those math concepts learned in Math 11. This course will also emphasize real-life consumer math concepts. Areas covered will include insurance, taxes, finance, savings, budget and monthly expenses. Reading 11 A 1566 A ONLY In this course, students are made aware of the learning process in order to be more strategic and reflective about their reading. Emphasis is placed on helping students achieve success in reading and becoming independent lifelong learners. The students are instructed in four major areas: learning strategies, comprehension, study strategies, and functional reading. Reading 12 A 1576 A ONLY In this course, students are made aware of the learning process in order to be more strategic and reflective about their reading. Emphasis is placed on helping students achieve success in reading and becoming independent lifelong learners. The students are instructed in four major areas: learning strategies, comprehension, study strategies, and functional reading.
Wilson Reading 1536 (A, B, or C) Selected by Assessment only This course directly teaches the English Language. This program emphasizes decoding, and encoding (spelling). It benefits students whose learning style demands multisensory, structured, language techniques. Wilson 1536A is the beginning course in this sequence. 1536B is the 2nd course in the sequence while 1536C is the 3rd course.
OTHER EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Full Year (1595) 1st Semester (1596) 2nd Semester (1597) This is a job-training program offered to juniors and seniors. It provides job coaching at community sites. Students work in a volunteer capacity with close monitoring from a site trainer. Course offered by approval only. WORK STUDY Full Year (1590) 1st Semester (1591) 2nd Semester (1592) Work study is a work release program offered to juniors and seniors. Students are released for Block 5 of the school day to attend work. Students are to work a minimum of 15 hours a week, Monday through Friday. This course is designed to better prepare students for the work world, with communications between the teacher and the employer to enhance work performance. Course offered by approval only. INTENSIVE LEARNING SUPPORT Teacher Recommendation Only Language Arts/Reading Development Math Development Social Development Career Development 1711 1712 1713 1716
LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM Teacher Recommendation Only English & Reading Mathematics Transition Skills Career Training 1581 1582 1584 1585
Autistic Support Classroom Teacher Recommendation Only Reading Math Social Development 1701 1702 1703
PART TIME EMOTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM Teacher Recommendation Only English 9 (1811), 10 (1812), 11 (1813), 12 (1814) Social Studies 9 (1821), 10 (1822), 11 (1823), 12 (1824) Mathematics 9 (1831), 10 (1832), 11 (1833), 12 (1834) Science 9 (1841), 10 (1842), 11 (1843), 12 (1844) Service Learning 9 (1851), 10 (1852), 11 (1853), 12 (1854) Reading 9 (1861), 10 (1862), 11 (1863), 12 (1864)
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS
Technology Education courses are comprehensive activity-based programs that emphasize the practical applications of academic skills and problem solving experiences enhanced by technology. Students may be required to purchase some materials used in project construction. WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY 0921 or 0921L Semester Block, or Lunchtime elective Full-Year Half-Block option 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Introduces students to woodworking techniques, tools, materials, and careers in various industries. The emphasis is on working with portable power tools. Mass production and individual projects are used to develop skills and an understanding of woodworking processes. Students may elect this course rather than lunch or graderoom. Students Interested in this option should see their counselor and request course 0921L, which will run all year for half a block. WOOD & MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY 0922 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Grades 1012 Prerequisite: Woodworking Technology Teacher Recommendation Required An extension of Woodworking Technology, emphasizing the safe operation and application of machines used in woodworking and other industries. The construction of specific products is required. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 0923 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Grades 1012 Prerequisite: Woodworking Technology Teacher Recommendation Required This course provides an understanding of how construction impacts ones life socially and professionally. Both positive and negative consequences of the construction industry will be explored, as well as how the industry has an effect on daily life. Students will learn how construction is a managed system that draws upon many resources. Students will explore these resources and see how they affect and are affected by construction activities. Construction Technology will be a course that utilizes both traditional textbook work and hands-on learning.
HOME MECHANICS 0932 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Grades 1012 This course is designed to teach students how each system in a modern home works together to make these homes functional, economical, attractive, and as comfortable as possible. Students will gain the basic understanding and skills necessary to repair everyday devices and fixtures in their homes. Wise consumers will know when to make repairs and modifications themselves, and when it would be more appropriate to hire a professional. House wiring circuits will first be constructed using computer simulation software and then real circuits will be constructed using actual tools and components. Hands-on activities and skill development in each of the areas of the home such as electrical, plumbing, telephone, drywall installation and finishing, caulking and painting will be the focus of this course. HOME MECHANICS 2 0938 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Grades 1112 Prerequisite: Home Mechanics Home Mechanics 2 is a hands-on skill development course that is an extension of Home Mechanics 1. Upon completion of this course, students will have the confidence and know-how to make home repairs. Hand tools and power tools as well as computer simulation design software will be the focus of this course. Students will develop a basic understanding of blueprints, building codes, house anatomy, advanced wiring, low voltage wiring, drywall installation and finishing techniques and basic carpentry. ENGINES TECHNOLOGY 1 0931, 0931L Semester Block, or Lunchtime elective Full-Year Half-Block option, 5 Credits Students are introduced to the fundamentals of 1- and 2-cylinder engine design, components, performance, service and maintenance. Emphasis of this course is on troubleshooting and proper repair procedures. Major areas include 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines. Students will be required to rebuild a 4cycle engine. Instruction is also given in tools and equipment, careers, and various small engine applications, as well as in lawn and garden equipment, in which electrical and drive systems will be explored. Students may elect this course rather than lunch or graderoom. Students interested in this option should see their counselor and request course 0931L
ENGINES TECHNOLOGY 2 0933 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Grades 1012 Prerequisite: Engines Technology 1 Teacher recommendation required Engines Technology 2 focuses on workmanship, craftsmanship, safety, and career information. Engines Tech 2 is a continuation of Engines Tech 1 leading to an introduction into systems and theory of the automobile. This course is a second-level course designed as a continuation for the student who has successfully completed Engines Technology 1 and would like to continue his/her education in automotives, small engine and power equipment repair leading to a possible career in these industries. ENERGY, POWER, AND TRANSPORTATION 0926 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 This course provides problem-solving experiences in land, sea, and air-based systems of transportation. Students will design, construct, and test a CO2 powered vehicle, a mousetrap vehicle, and various types of rockets. Experiments in sources of energy and electricity will be studied and explored. Drafting, metalworking and basic woodworking skills will be developed and applied to the design and construction of the various projects. BASIC ELECTRONICS 0946 Semester Block, 5 Credits Academic; Weight 2 Grades 1012 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 This is an introductory course in the fundamentals of DC circuits. Includes practical hands-on activities, which complement traditional textbook learning. Explores electrical theory, Ohms law, series, parallel and complex circuits, product design, bread boarding, and circuit troubleshooting. Power supplies, VOM meters and oscilloscopes are utilized. Supports and enhances the Physics curriculum through application of Physics content. This course is articulated with Delaware County Community College (DCCC) and students taking this course and receiving an 85% or better will earn college credit at DCCC.
INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHICS 0936 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Students are introduced to a variety of printing tools, materials and processes that include engraving, photo-offset printing, camera and darkroom procedures and graphic arts careers. Introductory desktop publishing (page layout, and design, etc.) is introduced using Print Shop and Adobe Creative Suite 3 computer software. Hands-on project work includes engraving and printing with an offset press. It is advised that students NOT take Desktop Publishing during the same time as Intro to Graphics. This course is NOT open to students who have had Desktop Publishing. DESKTOP PUBLISHING 0937 Semester Block, 5 Credits Unleveled; Weight 3 Grades 10-12 This class is open to students who are serious in experiencing how the fields of Desktop Publishing and Photo-Offset printing work. You will develop skills using Adobe Creative Suite 3 software, prepare a variety of page layout and designs, digitize photos and operate a printing press that can mass produce fliers, business cards, brochures, newspapers, etc. Print your own business cards and T-shirt as you learn the tools, materials & processes in Tech Educations stateof-the art Graphic Arts lab. Over 70% of the time is spent learning computer software and hardware while at the same time preparing camera-ready copy for printing. Students who pass this course may NOT later take Introduction to Graphics class #0936. TECH PHOTOGRAPHY 0950 Semester Block, 5 Credits Weight 2 Grades 11-12 Requirements: Teacher signature required due to specific standards and prerequisites. Students must have a 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) film camera. There will be nominal lab fees for some projects. Prerequisites: One of the followingIntroduction to Graphics (0936), Desktop Publishing (0937), Computer Art (1121) or written teacher recommendation. Students learn the basic principles of black and white and digital photography, camera use, film development and print making. Todays visual and photographic expressions require that students learn computer-imaging software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Power Point. In addition to class work in camera handling, photo manipulation, page layout & design, printing standards and presentation skills, students will spend additional time outof-class to complete assignments. The concepts covered in this course will prepare the student for using other forms of visual communication. A semester portfolio will be a part of the students final assessment
CAD (Computer Aided Design) 0920 Semester Block, 5 Credits Weight 2 Grades 1012 Students will learn the fundamental skills of CAD to solve problems in many technical fields. CAD is a skills-based, hands-on course, which begins with the basics and ends with 3D solid modeling. Students will work on projects from specialized fields such as electronics, architecture, engineering and product design. Most of the things we buy today are designed and drawn using CAD software by people who have CAD skills. DCCC states there is a great need for skilled CAD technicians in todays job market. Prior computer experience would be helpful but is not required. It is also recommended but not required that this class be taken prior to taking Engineering Drawing I. This course is articulated with Delaware County Community College (DCCC). Students enrolling in this course and receiving an 85% or better will earn college credit at DCCC. DRAFTING AND DESIGN 0913 Semester Block, 5 Credits, Unleveled; Weight 2 This hands-on course is recommended for students with an interest in or a career orientation toward engineering, architecture, manufacturing, the construction trades, art, design, and most technical fields. The course introduces students to the fundamental skills, tools, techniques, and materials of drafting and design. Technical sketching, machine drawing, multi-view drawing, pictorial drawing, design concepts, architecture, engineering, problem solving techniques, and critical thinking skills will be explored. . Students gain experience with traditional drafting tools and computer aided design (CAD) using CAD design software. Competitive design events are also a part of this course.
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN 1 0914 Semester Block, 5 Credits, Accel/Acad; Weight 1 Grades 1012 Students will learn to produce working drawings, perform design with interiors and exteriors, calculate material use and stress, research related occupational trends, use building codes and develop a portfolio. CAD is used for many of the problems. A major project in a specialized field is selected for the second part of the course.
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN 2 0915 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel/Acad; Weight 1 Grades 1112 Prerequisite: Architectural Drafting 1 A continuation of Architectural 1 with emphasis on specifications, blueprint reading, and CAD. The student will explore real problems from residential and commercial situations. A major project in a specialized field is selected for the second part of the course. ENGINEERING DRAWING AND DESIGN 1 0917 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel/Acad; Weight 1 Grades 1012 This challenging course is strongly recommended for all students planning careers in engineering and related technical occupations. Elements of and preparation for engineering careers are stressed. Students learn drafting and problem solving techniques used in engineering and manufacturing. Units include sketching, multi-view drawing, pictorial drawing, sections, pattern development, auxiliary views, electronics, structures, fasteners and working drawing development. Students gain experience in AutoCAD and Inventor drawing programs. Problem solving activities include environmental crisis management, product design, bridge design and construction, and the Widener University design competition. It is recommended but not required that CAD (0920) be taken prior to taking Engineering Drawing I. This course is articulated with Delaware County Community College (DCCC). Upon successful completion of this course, and receiving an 85% or better, students will earn college credit at DCCC.
ENINEERING DRAWING AND DESIGN 2 0918 Semester Block, 5 Credits Accel/Acad; Weight 1 Grades 1112 Prerequisite: Engineering Drafting and Design 1 An excellent preparation for a career in engineering. Students continue to develop and expand skills in problem solving, design, engineering processes, and drafting techniques. Students focus on advanced topics including computer automated manufacturing, robotics, computer assisted drafting, electronics, manufacturing development, gears, aerodynamic design, working drawings, presentation skills, and career development. Developing critical thinking skills is the focus of this course. Working in design teams to solve various problems in engineering, students build bridges, towers and geodesic domes in a hands-on approach to technology and design. ROBOTICS PROGRAMMING 1374 Semester Block, 5 credits Accel/Acad; Weight 1 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 A course designed to incorporate robot design and programming using the LEGO Mindstorms, LEGO NXT, and VEX systems. Students will explore the limitations of robot design, i.e. mechanical physics, torque and gear ratios, and focus on programming robots to accomplish set design challenges. The course will use the Easy C language and explore the application of sensors such as touch, rotational, optical and ultrasonic. Students will also write and test code for autonomous programming of a robot. Students are encouraged to join the FIRST Robotics team, a group which solves problems based on real world scenarios.
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

COSMETOLOGY 1610 Full-Year, Double-Block, 20 Credits, Grades 10-12 Articulated with Delaware County Community College Students in the cosmetology program learn all of the necessary skills to be successful workers in the field of cosmetology. All aspects of cosmetology are discussed including hair and nail care, cuts, waxes, colors, and other chemical treatments. Basic salon management is also discussed. Upon completion of a full three years in the cosmetology program, students can take the cosmetology license exam to be a certified cosmetologist and enter the workforce in any salon. Up front cost is approximately $350.00 with possible added expenses as the year progresses. DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS (WORK STUDY) 1605 and 1606 Full-Year, includes period 7 seminar, Blocks 4 and 5 all year, 20 Credits, Grade 12 only Diversified Occupations is a vocational work-release program offered to seniors. The seminar class provides work orientation and assists in developing employment skills. The job training position is designed to prepare students for a better understanding of work values. Students are released part of the school day to attend work. Students are to find their own work station within a vocational field of interest. Students are to work a minimum of 18 hours a week, Monday through Friday. Individual job counseling is also provided.
Delaware County Technical Schools Career and Technical Education

The Upper Darby School District participates in career and technical education at Delaware County Technical Schools. Each course is an extension of the high school program, and elective credits towards high school graduation will be awarded. The courses are scheduled on a half-day basis. Mission Statement: The Delaware County Technical Schools are preparing todays students for tomorrows opportunities by meaningful career training and a foundation for lifelong learning with support from business, industry and the community.
DELAWARE COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS 1602 PM session, 2 blocks Full-Year, lunch at Vo-Tech, 20 Credits Weight 3 Grades 11 and 12 For students in the CTE program, Technical Education can be considered as fulfilling one science requirement for students in the program two years or more. Furthermore, CTE is also considered as fulfilling the humanities elective and computer elective graduation requirements. Senior graduation project is completed at the Career and Technical Schools. Students who leave the CTE program are required to make up these requirements. Course Offerings are subject to local availability. Career and Technical Education provides students with the opportunity to acquire intensive vocational training in one of several career areas. Students will attend UDHS for two blocks in the morning and will spend the afternoon at the CTE School. Transportation between schools is provided by the Upper Darby School District.
Delaware County Technical Schools Course Offerings

Construction Cluster
Building TradesPractical experience and classroom training prepare students enrolled in the Building Trades program to find employment in the construction field or enter a post-secondary institution. Students are taught carpentry, masonry, plumbing, roofing, drywall application, painting and framing/finishing. All students have the opportunity to earn the 10-hour OSHA Safety Card. CarpentryThe Carpentry program prepares students for employment in residential home remodeling and light commercial construction industries. The curriculum covers the use of hand and power tools, blueprint reading, estimating and scheduling of construction operations. Students are introduced to concrete form building, placing, reinforcing and finishing. All students have the opportunity to earn the 10-hour OSHA Safety Card. Industrial and Residential ElectricityPrepares students in the basic concepts of residential and commercial wiring. Skills learned in this class are in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) industry standards. All students have the opportunity to earn the 10-hour OSHA Safety Card. Heating and Air ConditioningThis course covers all the basics of commercial, residential and industrial heating and cooling systems. The course is taught to established standards by NATE and ACCA standards. All students have the opportunity to earn the 10-hours OSHA Safety Card. Landscape and Greenhouse OperationsPrepares students to enter landscape design/maintenance, nursery and greenhouse production/operations and floral arts. All students have the opportunity to earn the 10 hours OSHA Safety Card. Automotive TechnologyDTCS has the distinction of being among a small number of schools and colleges to be selected to participate in the AYES program, a partnership with numerous automotive corporations. This program gives DTCS students a competitive edge by allowing them to work directly on new cars with technicians experienced in the field and at dealerships. Upon graduation, students will be eligible to take the NATE/ASE exam after completing one year of employment in the automotive field. Collision Repair TechnologyDCTSs Collision Repair Technology course is based on an occupational analysis of the auto body field and reflects the entry-level job requirements of I-CAR and the Automotive Collision Technology standards. Using state-of-the-art equipment, students are taught MIG welding/cutting, metal repair, corrosion protection, masking, refinishing, undercoating, uni-body inspection and detailing. Materials and Inventory ControlPrepares students to work in distribution centers, warehouses, and supply rooms.
Health and Human Services Cluster
Power and Transportation Cluster
Health OccupationsThe demand for skilled healthcare workers is very high. This course includes anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, nutrition, medical procedures, emergency and clinical care, and health care issues. Clinical education is an integral part of the program. Second-year students who qualify may participate in the Certified Nurses Aide Program. Students combine classroom instruction with two days of clinical experience to gain the 165 hours needed to sit for the state exam. CosmetologyThis is a three-year standards-based educational program. The 1250 hours required for this course are earned when a score of 80% or above is achieved for each individual unit, which includes both theoretical and hands-on training. Students learn haircutting, coloring, manicuring, facials, hairstyling, and shampoo techniques and treatments. Culinary Arts and HospitalityPrepares students for success in the food service industry. Students are taught food preparation, dining service, inventory control, safety, sanitation and management skills. The Culinary Program is certified by the American Culinary Federation. Early Childhood Education Prepares students to work in a variety of settings. The program is aligned with the National Child Care Associations core of 15 professional abilities. Emergency and Protective Services ProgramPrepares students for Emergency Medical, Law Enforcement, Fire, Security, Industrial Safety, or Emergency Management services. The following certifications are offered: Firefighter I, EMT-B, CPR-AED, First Aid, Emergency Responder, Clandestine Labs, Response To A Weapon Of Mass Destruction, Hazmat Awareness, Introduction To Safety and Training, Incident Command 100, Incident Command 700, EVOC. Medical Careers ProgramRecommended for college bound seniors. Through a partnership with Crozer-Keystone Health System, Taylor Hospital and Riddle Memorial Hospital, students will rotate through various departments of the hospital. Applied Engineering Technology AcademyAn innovative educational model that allows students to earn up to 16 credits while in their junior and senior years of high school. Students in this program will be dually enrolled in DCCC while in this Academy. Business Administration and Technical SupportIntended for students who want to explore the many areas of business to determine a future career path. The program will focus on the fundamental skills needed to start and maintain a small business venture. Students have the opportunity to obtain certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist. Computer Integration and SupportStudents learn to install, repair and maintain commercial and personal computing systems. The program includes units on tools, equipment identification, critical thinking, communication, employability, writing and math. Computer Networking SupportThe course is designed to provide a broad background in the nature of electricity, the operation and application of electric circuits, and the physics of electric current flow. This course is aligned with the CompTIA Network and Industry Certification. Interactive Multimedia and DesignA computer graphics program that introduces students to technology-based desktop publishing, multimedia design and production skills. Animation, sound, video and graphics editing are also taught in this program.
Technology Academy Cluster
For more information on career areas, contact the Career and Technical Coordinator at Ext. 310, or a guidance counselor.
Course Career/Tech Course Career/Tech Course Career/Tech Course English (4 courses) Math (4 courses) Science (4 courses) Social Studies Health/Physi cal Ed (4 courses) Info Process or Comp Course (1 course) Grad Project (1 course)
Upper Darby High School: Scope and Sequence for Career and Technical Programs Department: Business Education Name of Approved Program: Accounting CIP Code: 52.0302 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 X X Accounting 1 (5 credits120 Automated Accounting (5 credits120 hours) hours X X Accounting 2 (5 credits120 Personal Finance and Investing (5 hours) credits120 hours) X X Any other business course (full list Accounting COOP and/or other business available for review) (5 credits course (5 credits120 hours) 120 hours) Eng 910 Eng 1010 American Lit5 credits Eng 5 credits credits) credits Algebra Geometry Algebra 210 credits Advanced Algebra and Trig or 10 credits 5 credits Probability5 credits Gen Sci5 Biology5 Physics, Conceptual Physics, Chemistry, Conceptual Chemistry, credits credits Environmental Studies, Environmental Studies 2, Horticulture 2, Horticulture, Anatomy5 credits Anatomy, Life or Earth Science5 credits Global Government US History5 credits Economics5 credits Studies /Law5 95 credits credits PE/Health PE/Health PE/Health 115 credits PE/Health 122.5 credits 95 105 credits credits
Grad Seminar2.5 credits
Course Career/Tech Course Career/Tech Course Career/Tech Course
Grade 9 X X X
Grade 10 X X X
English (4 courses) Math (4 courses) Science (4 courses) Social Studies Health/Physi cal Ed (4 courses) Info Process or Comp Course (1 course) Grad Project (1 course)
Eng 910 credits) Algebra 10 credits Gen Sci5 credits Global Studies 95 credits PE/Health 95 credits
Eng 1010 credits Geometry 5 credits Biology5 credits Government /Law5 credits PE/Health 105 credits
Department: Business Name of Approved Program: Marketing CIP Code: 52.1801 Grade 11 Grade 12 Marketing 1 or Entrepreneurship Marketing 25 credits120 hours (if Marketing 1 was taken prior to grade 11)5 credits120 hours Business Office Procedures5 Business Law and Management5 credits120 hours credits120 hours Any other business course or one Marketing COOP, or any other business from other approved program, course or other course in an approved e.g. Regional and Gourmet Foods, program5 credits120 hours Foods and Hospitality, Adult Roles and Relationships, Interior Design, Fashion/Design, Hort 1, 25 credits120 hours American Lit5 credits Eng 5 credits Algebra 210 credits Physics, Conceptual Physics, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Anatomy5 credits US History5 credits Advanced Algebra and Trig or Probability5 credits Chemistry, Conceptual Chemistry, Environmental Studies 2, Horticulture 2, Anatomy, Life or Earth Science5 credits Economics5 credits
PE/Health 115 credits
PE/Health 122.5 credits
Grade 9 X X X Eng 910 credits) Algebra 10 credits Gen Sci5 credits Global Studies 95 credits PE/Health 95 credits
Department: Business Education Name of Approved Program: General Office/Clerical CIP Code: 52.0408 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 X Microsoft-Core-- (5 credits120 Microsoft-Expert-- (5 credits120 hours hours) X Business Office Procedures (5 Any of the following: Accounting 1, 2, credits120 hours) Marketing 1,2, Bus Law/Mgt (5 credits120 hours or Gen Off. COOP X Any other business course (list of General Office COOP or any other business course offerings available) (5 course--(5 credits120 hours) credits120 hours) Eng 1010 American Lit5 credits Eng 5 credits credits Geometry Algebra 210 credits Advanced Algebra and Trig or Probability 5 credits 5 credits Biology5 Physics, Conceptual Physics, Chemistry, Conceptual Chemistry, credits Environmental Studies, Environmental Studies 2, Horticulture 2, Horticulture, Anatomy5 credits Anatomy, Life or Earth Science5 credits Government US History5 credits Economics5 credits /Law5 credits PE/Health 105 credits PE/Health 115 credits PE/Health 122.5 credits
Course Career/Tech Course Career/Tech Course Career/Tech Course
Grade 9 X X
English (4 courses) Math (4 courses) Science (4 courses) Social Studies Health/Physi cal Ed (4 courses) Info Process or Comp Course (1 course) Grad Project (1 course)
Eng 910 credits) Algebra 10 credits Gen Sci5 credits Global Studies 95 credits PE/Health 95 credits
Department: Science Name of Approved Program: Applied Horticulture General CIP Code: 01.0601 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 X Horticulture1 (5 credits120 Horticulture 2(5 credits120 hours) hours) X One of the following: Engines 1, Horticulture 2(5 credits120 hours) Interior Design, Marketing 1, Accounting 1, Entrepreneurship (5 credits120 hours) X One of the following: Engines 1 One of the following: Engines 1 or 2, or 2, Interior Design, Marketing 1 Interior Design, Marketing 1 or 2, or 2, Accounting 1 or 2, Accounting 1 or 2, Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship (5credits120 (5credits120 hours) hours) Eng 1010 American Lit5 credits Eng Skills and Composition 5 credits credits Geometry Algebra 210 credits Advanced Algebra and Trig or Probability 5 credits 5 credits Biology5 Horticulture fulfills this Horticulture 2 fulfills this requirement credits requirement Government US History5 credits Human Behavior5 credits /Law5 credits PE/Health 105 credits PE/Health 115 credits PE/Health 122.5 credits
Grade 9 X X X Eng 910 credits) Algebra 10 credits Gen Sci5 credits Global Studies 95 credits PE/Health 95 credits
Department: Family and Consumer Science Name of Approved Program: Child Care/Support Service Management CIP Code: 19.0708 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 X Child Development--(5 credits Adult Roles and Relationships--(5 credits 120 hours) 120 hours X Entrepreneurship (5 credits120 Nutrition (5 credits120 hours) hours) X Pre School Practicum (5 credits Professional Field Experience--(5 120 hours) credits120 hours) Eng 1010 American Lit5 credits Eng Skills and Composition 5 credits credits Geometry Algebra 210 credits Advanced Algebra and Trig or 5 credits Probability5 credits Biology5 Physics, Conceptual Physics, Chemistry, Conceptual Chemistry, credits Environmental Studies, Environmental Studies 2, Life or Earth Horticulture, Anatomy5 credits Science5 credits Government US History5 credits Human Behavior 5 credits /Law5 credits PE/Health 105 credits PE/Health 115 credits PE/Health 122.5 credits
Grade 9 X X Eng 910 credits) Algebra 10 credits Gen Sci5 credits Global Studies 95 credits PE/Health 95 credits
Department: Career & Technical Education Name of Approved Program: Diversified Occupations Career Cluster: #10 Human Services CIP Code: 32.0105 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 X X Career Seminar=120 hours per year X X Eng 1010 credits Geometry 5 credits Biology5 credits Government /Law5 credits PE/Health 105 credits X X American Lit5 credits Algebra 210 credits Physics, Conceptual Physics, Environmental Sci, Horticulture, Anatom5 credits US History5 credits Work Release=18 hours of work per week for 35 weeks=630 hours Course and Work Release=Total hours 750 Eng Skills and Composition 5 credits Advanced Algebra and Trig or Probability5 credits Chemistry, Conceptual Chemistry, Environmental Sci 2, Horticulture 2, Earth and Life Sci, Anatomy5 credits Human Behavior, Economics5 credits
PE/Health 115 credits
PE/Health 122.5 credits
Course Selection Card Checklist

Filling out your course card accurately and completely increases your chances of getting the courses you want and need. Before you turn your card in to your counselor, you should check it to make sure it is filled out properly. Here is a simple checklist for you to make sure that your course card is filled out accurately and completely:
FRONT OF THE COURSE CARD

_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Make sure that you have selected Make sure that you have selected Make sure that you have selected Make sure that you have selected Make sure that you have selected Make sure that you have selected (like Graduation Project) at least one English course at least one Social Studies course at least one Mathematics course at least one Science course at least one Health/Phys Ed Course any required coursed for your grade
BACK OF THE COURSE CARD

_____ 7. Make sure that you have selected electives a) that are appropriate for your abilities b) that are interesting to you, and c) for which you have taken any required prerequisites _____ 8. Make sure that you have 2 alternates for EACH elective _____ 9. Make sure that any one elective course is not selected more that once on the back of the card
OVERALL
_____ 10. Make sure that the courses you selected are ones that you have not taken and passed previously _____ 11. Make sure that you have signatures from all the teachers that you need _____ 12. Make sure that your courses add up to at least 40 credits
Course Selection Guide

School Year 2011-2012

Upper Class Course Selection Guide 11-12

Enviado por

Dados do documento

Descrição original:

Título original

Direitos autorais

Formatos disponíveis

Compartilhar este documento

Compartilhar ou incorporar documento

Opções de compartilhamento

Você considera este documento útil?

Este conteúdo é inapropriado?

Direitos autorais:

Formatos disponíveis

Upper Class Course Selection Guide 11-12

Enviado por

Direitos autorais:

Formatos disponíveis

Upper Darby High School

Course Selection Guide

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 2

Sincerely, Christopher Dormer, Principal

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 3

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 4

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 5

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 6

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 7

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 8

General Overview by Department

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES or LITERACY CLASSES

SENIOR GRADUATION PROJECT

TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION .................................................. 135 credits

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 9

ELECTIVE* .......................................................................................................... 5 credits TOTAL (minimum) ............................................................................................... 40 credits

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 10

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 11

Computer Science Semester Blocks

English Electives Semester Blocks (no graduation credit)

Year courses2 semester Blocks

Business Semester Blocks

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 12

World Languages Semester Blocks

Technology Education Semester Blocks

After school programs Accelerated Beginning Italian (0790)

Music Year course (no audition required)

Family & Consumer Sciences Semester Blocks

Semester Block (no audition required)

Year courses (audition required)

Semester Blocks (audition required)

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 13

THESE STUDENTS DISPLAY MOST OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:

ACHIEVEMENT (Ach) Grades 11-12

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 14

HOW TO READ AND USE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Course scheduling configuration and credit value

DEPARTMENTAL COURSE OFFERINGS

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 16

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 17

BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 18

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 19

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 20

BUSINESS EDUCATION CO-OP PROGRAM

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 21

COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 22

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) ACADEMY

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 23

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 24

JUNIOR-SENIOR ENGLISH COURSES

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 25

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 26

SPECIAL INTEREST ENGLISH ELECTIVES

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 27

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Course Selection Guide20112012 EditionPage 28

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS LITERACY