HALIFAX COUNTY

SCHOOLS

High School
Course Selection Guide
2012-2013

Working Together Works

 Halifax County Schools Mission
Halifax County Schools is committed to providing appropriate educational
programs that will allow all students to achieve at a high level of success. We
hold the expectation that every student is a unique individual who can and will
learn when provided with adequate time, effective teaching, and a positive
learning environment.

Motto

Navigating The Winds of Change

Working Together Works

Halifax County Schools does not discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion,
national origin, age, or handicap in any of its education or employment program or activities.
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 Office of Superintendent
Telephone: (252) 583-5111
Fax: (252) 583-1474

Dear Parents and Students:

The information in our Halifax County Schools Curriculum Guide serves as a resource to
assist you in making informed decisions about your future. All courses offered at our high
schools Northwest Halifax High School and Southeast Halifax High School are listed.
You will also find course information to meet requirements for graduation, four-year colleges
and universities and community colleges.

It is imperative that students give careful consideration to their career education plan. Once
you decide on the career that you would like to pursue, select the curriculum that is
appropriate for your choice and remain focused on your goal. Take advantage of the
educational opportunities offered to you during your high school years so that you will be fully
prepared for your chosen career. It is also important that you maintain regular attendance,
develop good organizational and study skills, and make the best grades possible. The
choices that you make as a high school student will determine your future. Your parents,
principal, teachers and school counselors are available to provide the necessary support for
your success, but, ultimately, you hold the key to your future.

We encourage parents to remain actively involved in your childs education. Assist your child
in choosing the appropriate courses, attend all meetings and functions at the school and
maintain communication with the principal, teachers, counselors and anyone else who can
inform you of your childs progress and needs. You are the most valuable partner in your
childs education.

It is our goal to assist all of our students in achieving success. We want them to make the
right choices so that they can reach their goals after high school, whether it is higher
education or to join the workforce. We invite you to join us in endeavors to educate our
students. Working Together Really Works! If you need any assistance or have questions,
please feel free to contact the Principals of the schools.

Sincerely,

Dr. Elease Frederick

Superintendent

P.O. Box 468 ~ 9525 Hwy 301 South ~ Halifax, North Carolina 27839
- Equal Opportunity Employer -

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 General Information
Before you choose your courses, it is important that you know as much as possible about the
requirements for graduation that apply to the year that you enter high school. This course selection
guide provides information to help you choose eight (8) courses for the 2012-2013 school year. All
students are encouraged to read the information as discuss course selections with their teachers,
counselor and parents/guardian. Parents/Guardians please note the different graduation
requirements depending on the year YOUR child entered the 9th grade.

Halifax County High Schools

FUTURE READY CORE
Requirements for Graduation
First time ninth graders 2009-2010 through 2011-2012

A. The successful completion of 29 units 17 core courses and 12 elective courses are
required for graduation:
English 4 units
Social Studies 3 units
Civics and Economics
U.S. History; and
World History
Mathematicsth
(Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 4 units
Plus a 4 math for which Algebra II is a prerequisite (Advanced Functions and Modeling;
Pre-Calculus) or another math to be aligned with the students post high school plans
Science 3 units
Biology, a Physical Science
course and Environmental Science
Health and Physical Education 1 unit
Foreign Language (not required for high school graduation. A two-credit
minimum is required for admission to a university in the UNC system) 2 units
Core Course Credits needed for graduation 17 units
Elective Credits needed for graduation + 12 units
2 must be any combination from CTE, Arts Education, and Second Language
4 course concentration strongly recommended from one of the following:
CTE, JROTC, Arts Education, and other subject areas (Math, Science, SS and English)
Total Credits needed for graduation 29 units

B. Additional requirement for graduation are:

Score at proficiency level III or above on the end-of-course assessment in English I,
Biology, and Algebra I

High School Promotion Standards

Students must pass the following number of courses for promotion:
th th th
10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade Graduate
7 14 21 29

Grading Scale
The school year is divided into two semesters of 18 weeks. Grades are reported each six weeks.
93-100 = A 85-92 = B 77-84 = C 70-76 = D Below 70 = F

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 Halifax County High Schools
FUTURE READY CORE
Requirements for Graduation
First time 9th Graders entering 2012-2013

Parents/Guardians please note the different graduation requirements depending on the year YOUR child
th
entered the 9 grade.

C. The successful completion of 30 units 16 core courses and 14 elective courses are
required for graduation:

English 4 units
Social Studies 4 units
Civics and Economics
U.S. History I and II or AP US History and an
additional social studies course
World History
Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 4 units
Plus a 4th math for which Algebra II is a prerequisite (Advanced Functions
and Modeling; Pre-Calculus) or another math to be aligned with the students post high school plans
Science 3 units
Biology, a Physical Science
course and Environmental Science
Health and Physical Education 1 unit
Core Course Credits needed for graduation 16 units
Elective Credits needed for graduation + 14 units
2 must be any combination from CTE, Arts Education, and Second Language
4 course concentration strongly recommended from one of the following:
CTE, JROTC, Arts Education, and other subject areas (Math, Science, SS and English)
Total Credits needed for graduation 30 units

High School Promotion Standards

Students must pass the following number of courses for promotion:
th th th
10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade Graduate
7 14 21 30

Grading Scale
The school year is divided into two semesters of 18 weeks. Grades are reported each six weeks.
93-100 = A 85-92 = B 77-84 = C 70-76 = D Below 70 = F

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Career/Technical 4 Credits in Career/ 4 Credits Not required 4 Credits
Technical Select courses Career/Technical
Select courses appropriate for career Education electives
appropriate for career pathway to include a
pathway to include a second level
second level (advanced) course.
(advanced) course;

JROTC 4 Credits in JROTC;

Arts Education 4 Credits in an Arts

(Dance, Music, Discipline
Theatre Arts, Visual Select courses
Arts) appropriate for an arts
education pathway to
include an advanced
course.
Recommended: Recommended: at Recommended: at Recommended:
at least one credit in least one credit in an least one credit in an at least one credit
an arts discipline arts discipline and/or arts discipline and/or in an arts discipline
and/or requirement by requirement by local requirement by local and/or requirement by
local decision (for decision decision local decision
students not taking an
arts education
pathway)
Total 20 Credits plus any 20 Credits plus any 20 Credits plus any 22 Credits plus any local 21 Credits plus any 22 Credits plus any local
local requirements local requirements local requirements requirements local requirements requirements

* A student pursuing a College Tech Prep course of study may also meet the requirements of a College/University
course of study by completing two credits in the same second language and one additional unit in mathematics.

** Completion of 300 hours of school-based training, 240 hours of community-based training, and 360 hours of paid employment.

*** Examples of electives include JROTC and other courses that are of interest to the student.

**** Effective with ninth graders of 2003-04, World History must be taken to meet the requirements of World Studies.

***** A student who takes AP US History instead of taking US History I and US History II must also take an additional social studies course in order to meet the four
credits requirement.
 Future-Ready Core Course of Study Mathematics Graduation Requirements
Effective 2010-2011 and 2011-2012
(Policy HSP-N-004 from http://sbepolicy.dpi.state.nc.us/)
Four units in mathematics for every student:
Effective with the Freshman Class of 2009-2010, Four Mathematics units are required for graduation: [Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II] OR
[Integrated Mathematics I, II, III] plus a fourth mathematics course to be aligned with the students after-high-school plans.

4 years of mathematicssuitable for UNC General Administration admissions requirements

Core Mathematics Courses
Algebra I (2023) Integrated Mathematics I (2051)
Geometry (2030) Integrated Mathematics II (2052)
Algebra II (2024) OR Integrated Mathematics III (2053)

Plus a fourth course to be aligned with the students after-high-school plans

Courses that are accepted by the UNC General Administration for admission to UNC institutions
Courses from the NC Standard Course of Study for Community College Mathematics Courses accepted by the
Mathematics UNC General Administration as the 4th Math
Advanced Functions and Modeling (2025) MAT 155 and MAT 155A (Statistical Analysis)
Discrete Mathematics (2050) MAT 171, MAT 171A (Pre-Calculus Algebra) AND MAT 172, MAT
172A (Pre-Calculus Trigonometry)
Pre-Calculus (2070) Note: Equivalent IB math MAT 175 and MAT 175A (Pre-Calculus)
Integrated Mathematics IV (2054) courses are acceptable MAT 252 and MAT 252A (Statistics II)
AP Statistics (2066) for admissions to UNC MAT 271 and MAT 271A (Calculus I)
AP Calculus (AB) (2076) institutions. MAT 272 and MAT 272A (Calculus II)
AP Calculus (BC) (2077)

4 years of mathematicssuitable for entrance to some universities as well as Community

Colleges and Technical Schools
Core Mathematics Courses
Algebra I (2023) Integrated Mathematics I (2051)
Geometry (2030) OR Integrated Mathematics II (2052)
Algebra II (2024) Integrated Mathematics III (2053)

Plus a fourth course to be aligned with the students after-high-school plans

Courses that are not accepted by the UNC General Administration for admission to UNC institutions but may be suitable for
meeting the 4th Math for high school graduation
Mathematics Electives CTE Courses that are acceptable substitutions
4 Community College Mathematics Courses
for the 4th Math
Analytical Geometry Computerized Accounting II (6312) MAT 140 and MAT 140A (Survey of Mathematics)
(2031) Drafting II (7972) MAT 141 and MAT 141A (Mathematical Concepts I)
Trigonometry (2041) AP Computer Science (2508) MAT 142 and MAT 142A (Mathematical Concepts II)
Probability & Statistics Principles of Technology I (8011) MAT 145 and MAT 145A (Analytical Math)
(2065) Electronics I (7631) MAT 151 and MAT 151A (Statistics I)
Calculus (2073) PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design (8020) MAT 161 and MAT 161A (College Algebra)
Special Topics in Math PLTW Principles of Engineering (8021) MAT 162 and MAT 162A (College Trigonometry)
(2063) PLTW Digital Electronics (8022) MAT 167 and MAT 167A (Discrete Mathematics)
PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing (8030) MAT 210 and MAT 210A (Logic)
PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture (8031) MAT 263 and MAT 263A (Brief Calculus)
PLTW Biotechnical Engineering (8032)
PLTW Aerospace Engineering (8033)
PLTW Engineering Design & Development (8040)
Substitution for Future Ready Core Mathematics Requirements:
In the rare instance a principal exempts a student from the Future-Ready Core mathematics sequence, except as limited by
N.C.G.S. 115C-81(b)1, the student will be required to pass [Algebra I and Geometry] OR [Algebra I and Algebra II] OR [Integrated
Mathematics I and Integrated Mathematics II] plus [Applied Mathematics I and II] OR [2 application-based mathematics courses as
determined by the LEA].

4 years of mathematicsSubstitution by Principal

Core Mathematics Courses
Algebra I (2023) Algebra I (2023) Integrated Mathematics I (2051)
OR OR Integrated Mathematics II (2052)
Geometry (2030) Algebra II (2024)

Plus two application based mathematics courses

Two application based mathematics courses or any Pairs of CTE4 courses that may substitute as
approved mathematics electives2 as determined by LEA application based mathematics courses
Introductory Mathematics (2020) Accounting I (6311) and II (6312)
Foundations of Algebra (2018) Drafting I (7921) and II (7972 or 7962)
Foundations of Geometry (2029) Biotechnology and Agriscience Research I (6871) and II
Foundations of Advanced Algebra (2019) OR (6872)
Applied Mathematics I (2026) Computer Programming I (6421) and II (6422)
Applied Mathematics II Principles of Business and Finance (6200/6600) and
(2027) Small Business Entrepreneurship (6235/6615)
Personal Finance (7086) and Small Business
Entrepreneurship (6235/6615)
Apparel Development I (7035) and II (7036)
Housing and Interiors I (7055) and II (7056)
Principles of Technology I (8011) and II (8012)
PLTW Intro to Engineering Design (8020) and PLTW
Principles of Engineering (8021)
Construction Technology I (7721) and II (7722)
Electrical Trades I (7741) and II (7742)
Electronics I (7631) and II (7632)
Metals Manufacturing I (7641) and II (7642)
Foods I (7045) and Food II Advanced (7046)
Culinary Arts (7121) and II (7122)

1 Noteabout students affected by N.C.G.S. 115C-

81(b) 4 units of mathematicspossible sequence of
courses
Fundamental Mathematics I (2008)
Fundamental Mathematics II (2009)
Foundations of Algebra (2018)
Introductory Mathematics (2020)
2Approved mathematics electives are listed in the previous table.

3Goals and Objectives for Applied Mathematics I and II may be found

at http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2007/10/graduation
requ.php (Scrol down to Applied Mathematics Courses)
4Notes about CTE courses used to meet mathematics requirements
1. If the student uses CTE courses to meet mathematics requirements, then the courses also must be counted for credit in meeting
the completion of a career cluster credit.
2.It is important for a student to take both levels in a course sequence for their career development. It would be inappropriate to take
two Level I CTE courses for the two alternative math credits instead of Levels I and II in a course sequence. This sequenced instruction
also will reinforce the mathematics learning.
3.The teacher must hold the appropriate CTE license and will not be required to obtain a mathematics license.
 HALIFAX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
CAREER CLUSTERS

To earn a concentration for graduation the student must:

Take at least four credits from among the listed Career Clusters
At least one of the Foundational courses must be at the completer level; identified by an asterisk
The fourth credit can be either Foundational or Enhancement
Enhancement courses can be from any program area identified in Career Cluster

Enhancement Courses

Foundational Courses
Agriscience Applications Principles of Business & Finance Career Management
Horticulture I Business Management Marketing
Horticulture II* Accounting I Personal Finance
Agriculture Adv. Studies Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word
PowerPoint

Enhancement Courses

Foundational Courses
Carpentry I Multimedia Webpage Design Career Management
Carpentry II Business Management Marketing
Principles of Finance & Finance Microsoft Word PowerPoint Microsoft Excel
Electrical Trades I
Electrical Trades II

Enhancement Courses

Foundational Courses
Principles of Business & Finance Career Management
Microsoft Word PowerPoint Multi Media Web Design
Business Management* Personal Finance
Accounting I Microsoft Excel and Access
Business Law* Marketing

Enhancement Courses
Foundational Courses
Principles of Business & Finance Career Management Microsoft Word PowerPoint
Personal Finance Marketing CTE Advance Studies
Accounting I
Accounting II*
Microsoft Excel & Access
Business Law
 Foundational Courses Enhancement Courses
7210 Health Team Relations 6145 Career Management
7240 Health Sciences I 6417 MSITA Word, PPT & Pub
7242Health Sciences II* 6419 Microsoft ITA-Excel and Access
7065 Parenting & CD

Enhancement Courses

Foundational Courses
Parenting & Child Development Principles of Business Career Management
Early Childhood Education I Microsoft Word PowerPoint Marketing
Early Childhood Education II* Microsoft Excel & Access
Cosmetology I
Cosmetology II*
Personal Finance

Enhancement Courses
Foundational Courses
Marketing Principles of Business & Finance Career Management
Marketing Management* Business Law Microsoft Word PowerPoint
Personal Finance Microsoft Excel & Access

OTHER CAREER CLUSTERS INCLUDE:

The Arts
Band I Chorus I Visual Arts I Dance I
Band II Chorus II Visual Arts II Dance II
Band III Chorus III Visual Arts III Dance III
Band IV Chorus IV Visual Arts IV Dance IV
Marching Band

ROTC

ROTC I
ROTC II
ROTC III
ROTC IV
 All students, no matter where they live, must graduate with
the skills they need for a career, two or fouryear college or
technical training.
Gov. Bev Perdue

Gov. Perdues Career & College Promise

In todays global economy, successful careers could require a two- or four-year degree, a
diploma or a nationally-recognized job credential.

Gov. Bev Perdues Career & College Promise offers North Carolina high school age students
a clear, focused and affordable path to future success. Qualified North Carolina high-school
age students can begin their two- or four-year college work, tuition free, while they are in high
school allowing them to get a head start on their workplace and college preparation.

The program is free to all students who maintain a B average and meet other eligibility
requirements.

Career & College Promise provides three pathways to help advance eligible students post
high school success:

College Transfer Earn tuition-free course credits toward a four-year degree through
North Carolinas Community Colleges. Students who complete a 44-hour credit
program will be able to transfer all of their credit to all UNC institutions and many of
NCs Independent Colleges and Universities.

Technical Career Earn tuition-free course credits at an NC Community College

toward an entry-level job credential, certificate or diploma in a technical career.

Innovative High Schools (limited availability) Begin earning tuition-free college

credits as a high-school freshman by attending a Cooperative Innovative High School.

For more information, visit www.careercollegenc.org.

 Career & College Promise Pathway Descriptions and Eligibility
Requirements

College Transfer Pathway Career Technical Education Pathway

Earn college transfer credits that transfer Earn tuition-free Provides
seamlessly to any public or participating course credits innovative
private college or university (Students must at an NC educational
complete 44 hours to ensure credit transfer). Community opportunities for
College toward students in
Reduced cost for a two- or four-year degree. an entry-level grades 9-12
Accelerated completion of a diploma, job credential,
certificate or Emphasis on
associate degree or four-year degree. first generation
diploma in a
Develops skills for success at the next level. technical college students
career. Enables
Includes students to
applied complete a high
academic skills school diploma
needed for and two years of
workplace college credit in
success. four-to five years
Prepares
students for
future learning in
the workplace or
in higher
education.
Eligibility: Eligibility: Eligibility:
Be a high school Be a high school Be a high school student in grades 9
junior or senior as of junior or senior as to 12 with access to a cooperative
January 2012 or of January 2012 or innovative high school approved by
later. later. the State Board of Education.
Enter the program Enter the program Meet the eligibility requirements
with a weighted 3.0 with a weighted established by the local board of
GPA and maintain a 3.0 GPA (or have education and higher education
2.0 on college a principals partner as required in GS Chapter
coursework after recommendation) 115C-238.50.
completing two and maintain a 2.0
courses. on college
coursework after
Continue to make completing two
progress toward courses.
high school
graduation. Continue to make
progress toward
Demonstrate college high school
readiness I English, graduation.
reading and
mathematics on an Demonstrate
approved career and college
assessment or readiness through
placement test (visit career pathway
careercollegenc.org prerequisites.
for details).
Take PLAN
Select a program of assessment while
study. in grade 10.
Select a program
of study.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
TITLE: English I Honors
GRADE: 9
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher Recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The student will recognize and
respond to information from informational and literary texts
and will study different genres of literature, grammar and
literature conventions, elements of literature, and literary
terms. Honors English I will demand more challenging
involvement than the standard English I, providing multiple
opportunities for student to take greater responsibility for
their learning in independent reading, research and
presentation as well as seminars and debates.
TITLE: English I
GRADE: 9
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION: English I students will recognize and
respond to information from informational and literary texts
and will study different genres of literature, grammar and
literature conventions, elements of literature, and literary
terms.
TITLE: Occupational English I
GRADE: 9
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
COURSE DESCRITION: Students will explore and examine
a variety of communication modes and the importance each
plays in daily living and employment settings. Students will
apply reading and writing skills to interpret and express
factual, functional information. There is an emphasis on the
basic conventions of Standard English and the application of
those skills based on audience, purpose and context.
TITLE: English II Honors
GRADE: 10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: English I Honors, Teacher Recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION The student will study informational
and literary texts including world literature, vocabulary,
mechanics of writing, and communication skills. Honors
English II will demand more challenging involvement than the
English Standard II, providing multiple opportunities for
students to take greater responsibility for their learning in the
areas of critical thinking, interdisciplinary connections,
reading, research, presentation and discussion topics.
TITLE: English II
GRADE: 10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: English I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The student will study informational
and literary texts including world literature, vocabulary,
mechanics of writing, and communication skills Students will
focus on writing skills as they apply to all subject areas.
TITLE: Occupational English II
GRADE: 10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Occupational English I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will analyze and employ
effective communication modes and the importance each
plays in daily living and employment settings. Students will
create increasingly complex written responses for various
audiences, purpose and context. Students will apply reading
and writing skills to analyze and evaluate relationships in real-
life situations, current events, and from global perspectives.
Students will design and create oral, written, and visual
products using 21st century technology.
TITLE: AP English III
GRADE: 11
COURSE LENGTH: Year-long
PREREQUISITE: English II Honors, Teacher Recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The AP course in English Language and
Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of
prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts, and in
becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of
purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make
students aware of the interactions among a writers purposes,
audience expectations, and subjects as well as the way generic
conventions and the resources of language contribute to
effectiveness in writing.
TITLE: English III Honors
GRADE: 11
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: English II Honors and Teacher
Recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will study informational and
literary text including American Literature, vocabulary,
mechanics of writing, and communication skills. Emphasis is
placed on critical thinking, and interdisciplinary connections in
preparation for the challenges of a college environment.
TITLE: English III
GRADE: 11
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: English II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The students will study informational
and literary texts including American Literature, vocabulary,
mechanics of writing and communication skills. The emphasis
is critical analysis of text through reading, writing, speaking,
listening, and using media.
TITLE: Occupational English III
GRADE: 11
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Occupational English II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will explore and examine a
variety of communication modes and the importance and
effectiveness of each in real-life situations and employment
settings. Students apply reading strategies and writing skills to
comprehend and respond to informational text found in
employment, post-secondary education/training and
independent living domains.
TITLE: AP English IV TITLE: Journalism
GRADE: 12 GRADE: 10-12
COURSE LENGTH: Year-long COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: AP English III and Teacher Recommendation PREREQUISITE: Teacher
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Advanced Placement English Literature recommendation
and Composition course engages students in the careful COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course
reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through provides instruction in and production of
the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their the yearly publication. Emphasis is on layout,
understanding of the ways writers use language to provide design, photography, writing copy, financing, and meeting
both meaning and pleasure for their readers. publishers deadlines. Students will be responsible for total
development of yearly publication.
TITLE: English IV Honors
GRADE: 12 TITLE: Journalism II
COURSE LENGTH: Semester GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: English III COURSE LENGTH: Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is for the advanced student PREREQUISITE: Journalism I (YB) and teacher recommendation
who already has excellent command of grammatical and RECOMMENDATION: B Average in Journalism I (Yearbook)
composition skills. Students will continue to explore COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a continuation of
expressive, expository, argumentative, and literary contexts Journalism I with emphasis on production of yearly
with a focus on British Literature. The emphasis in Honors publication.
English IV is on argumentation by developing a position of
advocacy through reading, writing, speaking, listening, and TITLE: Library Science
using media. GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
TITLE: English IV PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE: 12 COURSE DESCRIPTION: As a result of this course, students will
COURSE LENGTH: Semester be able to use a variety of multi-media materials. The
PREREQUISITE: English III emphasis will be on computer automation, computer
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course incorporates a survey of applications and implantation. The students will be able to
the major British works and covers various genres including use reference materials effectively and perform a variety of
novels, stories, plays, and poetry. In composition, the focus is clerical duties.
on theory and structure. Emphasis is on the following types of
writing: definition, process, analogy, analysis, argumentation,
and research.

TITLE: Occupational English IV

GRADE: 12
CREDIT: One unit
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Occupational English III
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students in Occupational English IV
read, write, and orally express information required in a
variety of daily living and employment settings. They identify
main concepts and supporting information from printed
material. They examine the speaking skills expected in a
variety of settings and demonstrate effective oral
communication in each.

TITLE: SAT/ACT Preparation

GRADE: 10-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I and Geometry
RECOMMENDATION: Teacher recommendation.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to develop and
increase the students skills in reading with emphasis on word
recognition, analogies, and vocabulary in context,
comprehension, and critical reading. The student will also
develop and increase his ability in mathematical reasoning,
which focuses on applying mathematical concepts, problem
solving skills, quantitative comparisons, and interpreting data.
 MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
TITLE: Introduction to Mathematics
GRADE: 9-10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course includes study skills and
problem solving techniques in preparation for Algebra I.
Topics include simplifying numerical expressions; integer
operations; number theory; graphs; concept of variable;
concept of equation and inequality; pattern recognition;
proportional reasoning; measurement and geometry; and
rational numbers.
TITLE: Foundations to Algebra
GRADE: 9-10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Foundations of Algebra reviews and
strengthens the study of algebraic concepts. It includes
operations with polynomials and matrices, creation and
application of linear functions and relations, algebraic
representations of geometric relationships, and an
introduction to nonlinear functions. Students are expected to
describe and translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric,
tabular, and verbal representations of relations and use those
representations to solve problems.
TITLE: Algebra I
GRADE: 9-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course includes the study of
algebraic concepts including operations with real numbers and
polynomials, relations and functions, matrices, creation and
application of linear function and relations, linear regression,
and an introduction to nonlinear functions.
TITLE: Applied Mathematics I
GRADE: 9-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Applied Mathematics I provides
learners an opportunity to apply mathematical concepts and
skills from earlier high school mathematics courses in practical
situations while focusing on learning skills associated with
information and communication technology.
Prerequisite: Available only for a limited number of students
allowed to substitute two applied mathematics courses for the
full Future Ready Core Mathematics Requirements.
TITLE: Applied Mathematics II
GRADE: 9-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides learners an
opportunity to apply mathematical concepts and skills from
earlier high school mathematics courses to financial situations
while using learning skills associated with information and
communication technology.
Prerequisite: Available only for a limited number of students
allowed to substitute two applied mathematics courses for the
full Future Ready Core Mathematics Requirements.
TITLE: Geometry Honors
GRADE: 9-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: An A average in Algebra I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course
students are provided with a system of ideas, are introduced
to a way of thinking (deductive reasoning) and are shown
applications of geometry of the world and to other areas of
study. (NW only)
TITLE: Geometry
GRADE: 9-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course students are provided
with a system of ideas, are introduced to a way of thinking
(deductive reasoning) and are shown applications of geometry
of the world and to other areas of study.
TITLE: Algebra II Honors
GRADE: 10-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a continuation of the
algebra properties of real number system and functions, which
was begun in Algebra I. Emphasis is placed upon
understanding the structure of algebra as well as developing
skills in algebraic techniques. A through study is made of
linear and quadric equations and inequalities. The need for
extending the real number system to the complex number
system is developed and properties of the latter system are
explored and compared with the real number system.
Systems of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities are
studied using graphs and set notation to clarify the meaning of
the solutions.
TITLE: Algebra II
GRADE: 10-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a continuation of the
algebra properties of real number system and functions, which
was begun in Algebra I. Emphasis is placed upon
understanding the structure of algebra as well as developing
skills in algebraic techniques. A thorough study is made of
linear and quadric equations and inequalities. Systems of
linear and quadratic equations and inequalities are studied
using graphs and set notation to clarify the meaning of the
solutions.
TITLE: Advanced Functions & Modeling TITLE: OCS Financial Management
GRADE: 11-12 GRADE: 11
COURSE LENGTH: Semester COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Algebra II PREREQUISITE: OCS Algebra II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with an COURSE DESCRIPTION: Occupational
in-depth study of modeling and applying functions. Home, Mathematics III emphasizes the
work, recreation, consumer issues, public policy, and scientific application of skills previously learned. In this
investigations are just a few of the areas from which course students demonstrate application of the skills in the
applications should originate. Appropriate technology, from community and places of employment.
manipulatives to calculators and application software, will be
used regularly for instruction and assessment.

TITLE: Pre-Calculus
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Algebra II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with an
honors-level study of trigonometry, advanced functions,
analytic geometry, and data analysis in preparation for
Calculus. Applications and modeling will be included
throughout the course.

TITLE: Calculus
GRADE: 12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Advanced Math
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course is the study of motion;
specifically, the student will learn about slopes and rates of
change of algebraic and transcendental functions. Much
emphasis is placed on limits and their applications to calculus.

TITLE: OCS Introduction to Mathematics

GRADE: 9
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course includes computation,
financial management, time and measurement, independent
living and technology. Students will acquire these skills
through hands-on approaches and cooperative learning.

TITLE: OCS Algebra I

GRADE: 10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: OCS Introduction to Mathematics
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Occupational Mathematics II continues
from Occupational Mathematics I the study of computation
and the application of these skills for independent living and
successful employment. More emphasis is placed on
application and problem solving in the areas of
financial management, reading and
interpreting schedules, time and
measurement and independent
living using technology, hands-on
approaches and cooperative
learning.
 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
TITLE: Earth/Environmental Science Honors TITLE: Chemistry Honors
GRADE: 9-12 GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None PREREQUISITE: Algebra I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course investigates the diversity RECOMMENDATION: Currently enrolled in Algebra II (overall
of the earths resources and the impact humans have on the Math average of B); Biology or Physical Science (C or better)
global environment. Environmental issues that impact life on COURSE DESCRIPTION: A college preparatory course
earth as well as the economic concerns of such issues will be emphasizing the fundamental concepts of matter, the
investigated. interactions, and the energies of these experiments for
developing the quantitative relationships of chemical
TITLE: Earth/Environmental Science principles. (NW Only)
GRADE: 9-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester TITLE: Chemistry
PREREQUISITE: None GRADE: 11-12
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course investigates the diversity COURSE LENGTH: Semester
of the earths resources and the impact humans have on the PREREQUISITE: Algebra I
global environment. Environmental issues that impact life on RECOMMENDATION: Currently enrolled in Algebra II
earth as well as the economic concerns of such issues will be COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course emphasizes the study of
investigated. matter; its composition, structure, behavior, and interactions,
from the atom to conglomerates of atoms (solids, liquids,
TITLE: Biology Honors gases, and solutions).
GRADE: 9-10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester TITLE: Physics
PREREQUISITE: None GRADE: 11-12
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for the COURSE LENGTH: Semester
academically inclined student with a keen interest in biological PREREQUISITE: Algebra II
sciences. It deals with the formulation of conceptual COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides an in-depth look
understandings of major importance. Lecture discussion is at the laws of nature and the universe. Mechanics, sound,
integrated with laboratory experiences. light, heat, magnetism and electricity are some of the topics
covered. A sound math background is needed for problem
TITLE: Special Interest Science- Biology solving and lab exercises.
GRADE: 10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester TITLE: OCS Applied Science
PREREQUISITE: None GRADE: 11-12
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide COURSE LENGTH: Semester
students with a formal background/foundation in biological COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide
science. This course is to be taken prior to enrollment in students with knowledge necessary to practice safety in all
Biology for those students who are experiencing difficulty in areas of life and to maintain a healthy life style. Students will
previous science courses. learn to apply skills in healthy living and safety to various
situations within the home, community, and workplace.
TITLE: Biology
GRADE: 9-10 TITLE: OCS Biology
COURSE LENGTH: Semester GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None COURSE LENGTH: Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on mastery of COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course continues to develop
certain biological concepts that allow the students to progress basic, functional knowledge of science concepts in the areas of
from initial understanding to a complex study of living earth science, environmental science, and physical science.
organisms. Lecture discussion is integrated with laboratory. Students will have the opportunity to apply science-based
concepts to daily living situations in the home, community,
TITLE: Physical Science and workplace.
GRADE: 9-10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is
a general survey course
consisting of the following
units: motion and force,
matter and energy, electricity, magnetism, heat, waves, sound,
the structure of matter, and general chemistry. It provides a
good foundation to all students, including those who plan to
take Chemistry.
 SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
TITLE: World History Honors
GRADE: 9-10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course, students examine
persistent issues such as ecology, peace and security,
technology, the position of the individual in society, and the
importance of national and cultural identity. Through an
examination of issues that are global in scope, students
prepare themselves to be good decision-makers about
domestic and international policies concerning such issues.
Specific cultures are chosen to illustrate the diversity and
richness of the cultures of the world and engage students in
using the arts, literature, and artifacts of those cultures as a
means of understanding them.
TITLE: World History
GRADE: 9-10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course, students examine
persistent issues such as ecology, peace and security,
technology, the position of the individual in society, and the
importance of national and cultural identity. Through an
examination of issues that are global in scope, students
prepare themselves to be good decision-makers about
domestic and international policies concerning such issues.
Specific cultures are chosen to illustrate the diversity and
richness of the cultures of the world and engage students in
using the arts, literature, and artifacts of those cultures as a
means of understanding them.
TITLE: Civics & Economics Honors
GRADE: 10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will provide an in-depth
comparative study of US and world economic and political
systems. Emphasis will be placed upon theoretical
development and problem solving and government structure.
TITLE: Civics & Economics
GRADE: 10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the development of
economic and political knowledge and skills needed by all students for nation's past experiences, students
becoming responsible citizens in an interdependent world. Important will develop an appreciation of the
concepts of economic and political science are taught through a study of nation's heritage and be better
the workings of our economic, legal, and political systems at the local, prepared to participate positively in
state, national, and international levels.
TITLE: African-American History
GRADE: 10-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a
cultural, ancestral, and historical study of
African-Americans. It is an enrichment
course that enhances the knowledge of
African-American inventions, establishments, and
accomplishments from early civilizations to today's society.
(NW Only)
TITLE: AP United States History
GRADE: 11
COURSE LENGTH: Year-long
PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Advanced Placement United
States History course is designed to be the equivalent of a
college introductory course in United Sates history from
colonial times to the present. It requires students to
demonstrate that they have achieved at college level.
Students are required to take the AP US History Exam in the
spring. (SE Only)
TITLE: United States History Honors
GRADE: 11
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides an inclusive and
broad survey of the major political, economic, educational,
and social trends in America's past. Emphasis will be placed
on major themes of each period with attention being given to
historical interpretations (essays using documentation,
extensive reading, etc.). The position of the United States in
world affairs will be given special consideration and students
will come to understand the basis for America's foreign policy.
TITLE: United States History
GRADE: 11
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course, students will examine a
broad survey of the personalities and events that have shaped
America from its discovery, through Colonial Period, its
territorial expansion, political changes, and technological
development to its contemporary position of dynamic world
leader. By carefully analyzing the
our constantly changing and
increasingly challenging world.
TITLE: Occupational Social Studies I
GRADE: 10-11
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide
students with the basic economic, government, and political
knowledge they need to become responsible citizens and
consumers. It covers the historical background of the
development of the United States, including the Constitution
and amendments, and the three branches of government, and
major laws that effect citizens. The course also covers state
and local government roles and jurisdictions, and issues of
personal citizenship.

TITLE: Occupational Social Studies II

GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Occupational Social Studies I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide
students with the basic economic, government, and political
knowledge they need to become responsible citizens and
consumers. It covers the historical background of the
development of the United States, including the Constitution
and amendments, and the three branches of government, and
major laws that effect citizens. The course also covers state
and local government roles and jurisdictions, and issues of
personal citizenship.
 FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
TITLE: Spanish I
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A study of a Level I foreign language
will focus on the following sequence: listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. The student learns correct
pronunciation by listening to the teacher and recorded
materials. He/she speaks the language by imitating the
teacher and recorded materials. The student reads the
language within a limited but practical vocabulary and writes
whatever he/she learns to speak. By the end of the first year
of language study, the student is expected to understand,
speak, read and write, in the target language, words and
phrases related to his immediate needs. The student is also
introduced to the cultures and civilizations of the countries
whose language is being studied.

TITLE: Spanish II
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Spanish I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In these courses, development and
maintenance of oral, reading and writing skills are emphasized
so that by the end of the second year of language study, the
student is expected to be able to understand, speak, read and
write, in the target language, words, phrases and simple
sentences relating to basic survival needs and limited social
needs. Students should be able to read a basic short story,
newspaper article, or magazine article in the target language.
Study continues of the cultures and civilizations of the
countries whose language is being studied.

TITLE: Spanish III Honors

GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Spanish II and teacher recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Practice in the four basic skills is
continued, and more advanced and sophisticated use of the
language is introduced so that by the end of the third year of
the language study, the student is expected to understand and
speak the language sufficiently to carry on face-to-face
conversations, comprehend printed material for informative of
social purposes, and write short paragraphs on familiar topics,
more in-depth study of the countries whose language is being
studied is stressed. (NW Only)
 PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

TITLE: Healthful Living

GRADE: 9
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course includes a survey of health
knowledge and its relationship to health habits and attitudes.
Attention is given to personal health planning, nutrition,
weight management, wellness, health risks and behaviors,
stress management, relationships and substance abuse.

TITLE: Health and Physical

Education
GRADE: 9
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This
course is designed to emphasize
total fitness through individual
and team activities. It includes a survey of health knowledge
and its relationship to health habits and attitudes. Attention is
given to personal health planning, nutrition, weight
management, wellness, health risks and behaviors, stress
management, relationships and substance abuse. Leadership,
social skills, and physical fitness are also emphasized.

TITLE: Advanced Physical Education

GRADE: 10-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Health and Physical Education
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course offers advanced
competitive sports with an emphasis on skills, strategies, and
techniques. Endurance, physical fitness, and sportsmanship
are stressed.

TITLE: Strength and Fitness/Weight Training

GRADE: 10-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Health and Physical Education
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course includes activities that
place an emphasis on total physical fitness, which can be
continued throughout life. It is designed to improve student
strength, agility, endurance, and speed through highly
organized training. Emphasis is placed on toning, conditioning,
and power lifting. Major muscle groups are worked to obtain
proper technique in the three major lifts: bench press; power
clean; and squat. Measurement of progress is determined by
increase in strength in proportion to the students body
weight.
 OCCUPATIONAL PREPARATIONS
TITLE: Occupational Preparation I
GRADE: 9
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to introduce
students to the fundamental attitudes, behaviors, and habits
needed to obtain and maintain employment in their career
choice and make career advancements. Formal career
planning and development of knowledge regarding transition
planning begins in this course and continues throughout the
strand of Occupational Preparation courses.

TITLE: Occupational Preparation II

GRADE: 10
COURSE LENGTH: Year-long
PREREQUISITE: Occupational Preparation I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course emphasizes the
development of skills generic to all career majors resource
management, communication, interpersonal relationship
skills, technology, stamina, endurance, safety, mobility skills,
motor skills, teamwork, sensory skills, problem solving,
cultural diversity, information acquisition/management, and
self-management. This course content is focused on providing
students with a repertoire of basic skills that will serve as a
foundation for future career application. Job-seeking skills will
continue to be refined.

TITLE: Occupational Preparation III

GRADE: 11
COURSE LENGTH: Year-long
PREREQUISITE: Occupational Preparation II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to allow
students to continue the development and begin the
application of skills learned in Occupational Preparation I and
II. Work-based learning activities are provided which allow
students to apply employability skills to competitive
employment settings and demonstrate the effectiveness of
their work personality. Multiple opportunities for leadership
development and self-determination are provided.

TITLE: Occupational Preparation IV

GRADE: 12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Occupational Preparation II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to allow
students to continue the development and begin the
application of skills learned in Occupational Preparation I and
II. Work-based learning activities are provided which allow
students to apply employability skills to competitive
employment settings and demonstrate the effectiveness of
their work personality. Multiple opportunities for leadership
development and self-determination are provided.
 CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
AGRISCIENCE EDUCATION
TITLE: Agriscience Applications
GRADE: 9
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides instruction that
focuses on integrating biological and physical sciences with
technology as related to the environment, natural resources,
food production, and science and agribusiness. Topics of
instruction include agricultural awareness and literacy,
leadership and FFA, employability skills, introduction to all
aspects of the total agricultural industry. Skills in biology,
language, writing, computers, math, and physics are
reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies
appropriate for this course are field trips, shadowing,
agriscience projects, and supervised agricultural experience.
Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA
leadership activities are integral components of the course
and provide many opportunities for practical application of
instructional competencies.
TITLE: Horticulture I
GRADE: 10-11
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides instruction on the
broad field of horticulture with emphasis on the scientific and
technical knowledge for a career in horticulture. Topics in this
course include plant growth and development, plant nutrition,
media selection, basic plant identification, pest management,
chemical disposal, customer relations, career opportunities,
and leadership development. Skills in biology, chemistry, and
algebra are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning
strategies appropriate for this course are agriscience projects,
internships, and supervised agricultural experience.
Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA
leadership activities are integral components of the course
and provide many opportunities for practical application of
instructional competencies.
TITLE: Horticulture II
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Horticulture I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers instruction that
expands the scientific knowledge and skills developed in
Horticulture I to include more advanced scientific,
computation, and communication skills needed in the
horticulture industry. Topics include greenhouse plant
production and management, bedding plant production,
watering systems, light effects, basic landscape design,
installation and maintenance, lawn and turf grass
management, career planning, and leadership/personal
development. Skills in biology, chemistry, and algebra are
reinforced in this class. Work-based learning strategies
appropriate for this course are agriscience projects,
cooperative education, apprenticeship, and supervised
agricultural experience. Supervised agricultural experience
programs and FFA leadership activities are integral
components of the course and provide many opportunities for
practical application of instructional competencies.
BUSINESS EDUCATION
TITLE: Principles of Business
GRADE: 9-10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory course covering
principles and concepts that will be the foundation for future
study of business and management work projects. Topics of
study include basic business principles, management concepts,
systems thinking and total quality, and the current
environment for business in an international marketplace.
Communication skills and basic mathematic concepts are
reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies
appropriate for this course are field trips and job shadowing.
Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership
activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide
opportunities for application of instructional competencies.
TITLE: Computerized Accounting I
GRADE: 10-11
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help
students gain an understanding of the basic principles of the
accounting cycle. Emphasis is placed on analysis and recording
business transactions, preparation and interpretation of
financial statements, accounting systems, banking and payroll
activities, basic types of business ownership, and an
accounting career orientation. Mathematical skills and critical
thinking are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies
appropriate to this course are school-based enterprises,
internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeship.
Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership
activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide
opportunities for application of instructional competencies.
(NW Only)
TITLE: Computerized Accounting II
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Computerized Accounting I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide
students with an opportunity to develop an in-depth
knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques utilized
in solving business problems and making financial decisions.
Emphasis includes partnership accounting; adjustments and
inventory control systems; budgetary control systems; cost
accounting; and further enhancement of employment skills.
Mathematics skills and critical thinking are reinforced. Work-
based learning strategies appropriate to this course are
school-based enterprises, internships, cooperative education,
and apprenticeship. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and
FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and
competitions provide opportunities for application of
instructional competencies. (NW Only)
TITLE: Multimedia and Web Design
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help
students master beginning and advanced skills in the areas of
desktop publishing, presentation graphics, and integrated
software applications while building mastery of
telecommunications and on-line services. Emphasis is placed
on skill development and refinement of skills in computer
application software, common applications of computer
information systems in organizations, computer systems
planning and acquisition, systems analysis and design,
information systems security, and the social and economic
impact of computer information systems in an international
marketplace. Communication skills and critical thinking are
reinforced through the software applications. Work-based
learning strategies appropriate to this course are school-based
enterprises, internships, cooperative education, and
apprenticeship. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA
leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions
provide opportunities for application of instructional
competencies.
TITLE: Microsoft Word PowerPoint & Publisher
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students in Microsoft IT Academies
benefit from world class Microsoft curriculum and cutting-
edge software tools to tackle real-world challenges in the
classroom environment. The first part of the class is a
supplemental section where students will learn to create, edit,
organize, and share a virtual notebook. In the second part,
students will learn to use the newest version of Microsoft
Word interface, commands, and features to create, enhance,
customize and share documents as well as create complex
documents and publish them. In the third part, students will
learn to use the newest version of Microsoft PowerPoint
interface, commands, and features to create, enhance,
customize and deliver presentations. In the last part, students
will learn to use the basic features of the newest version of
Microsoft Publisher to create, customize, and publish a
publication.
TITLE: Microsoft Excel & Access
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students in Microsoft IT Academies
benefit from world class Microsoft curriculum and cutting-
edge software tools to tackle real-world challenges in the
classroom environment. The first part of the class is designed
to help you use the newest version of Microsoft Excel
interface, commands, and features to present, analyze, and
manipulate various types of data. Students will learn to
manage workbooks as well as how to manage, manipulate,
and format data. In the second part of the class students will
learn how to create and work with a database and its objects
by using the new and improved features in newest version of
Microsoft Access. Students will learn how to create, modify,
and locate information as well as how to create programmable
elements and share and distribute database information.
TITLE: Business Management
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Computerized
Accounting I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course
covers organizational functions including
total quality concepts, project
management and problem solving. Emphasis is placed on
analyzing the social, technological, and organizational systems
in businesses, such as human relations, communications,
records management, and meeting and conference
coordination. Skills in communications and mathematics are
reinforced as the student uses the appropriate business
technology to perform business applications. Work-based
learning strategies appropriate to this course are school-based
enterprises, internships, cooperative education, and
apprenticeship. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA
leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions
provide opportunities for application of instructional
competencies. (NW Only)
TITLE: Business Law
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to allow
students to continue the development and begin the
application of skills learned in Occupational Preparation I and
II. Work-based learning activities are provided which allow
students to apply employability skills to competitive
employment settings and demonstrate the effectiveness of
their work personality. Multiple opportunities for leadership
development and self-determination are provided.
TITLE: Personal Finance
GRADE: 10-12
CREDIT: One Unit
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Personal Finance prepares students to
understand economic activities and challenges of individuals
and families, the role of lifestyle goals in education and career
choices, procedures in a successful job search, financial forms
used in independent living, and shopping options and practices
for meeting consumer needs. The course also prepares
students to understand consumer rights, responsibilities, and
information, protect personal and family resources, and apply
procedures for managing personal finances. Appropriate work-
based learning strategies include career shadowing and service
learning. Related activities in DECA, FBLA, and FCCLA provide
the opportunity for students to apply personal financial
planning skills in authentic settings.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT
TITLE: Career Management
GRADE: 9-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to develop the
fundamental attitudes and behaviors need to secure
employment and advance in a career. Skills are generic to all
occupations and emphasize proficiency in the workplace,
problem solving, teamwork, and self-management. In
addition, skills are developed which are specific to
investigation, securing, and maintaining appropriate
employment.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
EDUCATION
TITLE: Parenting and Child Development
GRADE: 10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces students to
responsible nurturing and basic applications of child
development theory. Emphasis is on the parents
responsibilities for and the influences on children while
providing care and guidance. Skills in communication,
resource management, problem solving and parenting and
child development are reinforced in this course. Work-based
learning strategies appropriate for this course are field trips
and service learning. Skill development and FCCLA leadership
activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional
competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic
experiences.
TITLE: Early Childhood Education I
GRADE: 11
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course prepares students to work
with children birth to age 8. Emphasis is placed on enhancing
the development of young children while providing care or
teaching. Topics include stages of development, health,
safety, guidance and developmentally appropriate materials.
This course cares two credits with work-based learning
comprising of over 50% of required course work. Students
should be 16 prior to entering the work-based component of
this class.
TITLE: Early Childhood Education II
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Early Childhood Education I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course prepares students to work
with children birth to twelve years of age in child care,
preschool, and /or school age settings. Students are
encouraged to continue their education at a community
college or university. Students receive instruction in child care
pertaining to teaching methods, career development, program
planning and management. Students who successfully
complete this course and are 18 years of age will be eligible to
apply for the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential
(NCECC) through the Division of Child Development.
HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION
TITLE: Allied Health I
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course investigates the health
care delivery system, its services, occupations, and related
sciences. Topics include the study of the language of medicine,
medical mathematics, microbiology, anatomy and physiology,
diseases/disorders, diagnoses, treatments, patient/ client care
regimens, career development, and future technological
innovations. Work-based learning strategies include service
learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Skills in science,
mathematics, communications, social studies and health are
reinforced in this course. Projects, teamwork, demonstrations,
and HOSA competitive events serve as instructional strategies
that reinforce the curriculum content. Biology and Health
Education are recommended prerequisites. (SE Only)
TITLE: Allied Health II
GRADE: 12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Allied Health I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to prepare
potential health care workers, preferably seniors, to become
effective and efficient multiskilled health team members.
Emphasis is placed on the development of proficiency in
employability skills, emergency care skills, safety skills, clerical
skills, and health care skills. The work-based learning strategy
appropriate for this course is a minimum 65-hour clinical
internship where student interns deliver health care in local
hospitals, medical/ dental/veterinarian offices,
nursing/convalescent/retirement facilities, wellness centers,
etc. Skills in science, mathematics, communications, health,
and social studies are reinforced in this course. HOSA activities
support networking with health care agencies and
professionals through the development of clinical expertise
and volunteerism. (SE Only)
 shadowing is an appropriate work-
MARKETING based learning strategy for this
course. Hands-on work experiences
TITLE: Marketing
and VICA leadership activities
GRADE: 11-12
provide many opportunities to
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
enhance classroom instruction and career development.
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help
TITLE: Carpentry II
students develop basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes that
GRADE: 11-12
will prepare them to enter the field of marketing. The course,
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
which focuses on the National Marketing Education Standards
PREREQUISITE: Construction Technology I and Algebra I
and the National Curriculum Framework, emphasizes the
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers advanced technical
foundations of business, management, and entrepreneurship;
aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of skills
economics; professional development; and communication
introduced in Level I. Topics include plans, framing, footings,
and interpersonal skills. Included in these foundations are
foundations, roofing, flashing, wall sheathing, insulation, vapor
concepts such as distribution, financing, selling, pricing,
barriers, gypsum board, and underlayment. Skills in
promotion, marketing-information management, and product/
measurement, leadership, safety, mathematics, and problem
service management. Skills in communications, mathematics,
solving are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning
and psychology are reinforced in this course. Work-based
strategies appropriate for this course are cooperative
learning strategies appropriate for this course include job
education and apprenticeship. Hands-on work experiences
shadowing, paid/unpaid internships, school-based enterprises,
and VICA leadership activities provide many opportunities to
field trips, and/or cooperative education. Marketing
enhance classroom instruction and career development.
simulations, projects, teamwork, DECA leadership activities,
meetings, conferences, and competitions provide many
TITLE: Introduction to Cosmetology
opportunities for application of instructional competencies.
GRADE: 10-11
(NW Only)
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
TITLE: Marketing Management
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the basic
GRADE: 12
principles of foundation of cosmetology profession. Topics
CREDIT: One unit
include: leadership, infection control, draping and
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
shampooing, thermal styling, wet styling, long hair design,
PREREQUISITE: Marketing
human physiology, facials, and natural nails. Skills in
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to continue the
mathematics, science, biology, leadership and problem-solving
foundations covered in Marketing or Fashion Merchandising.
are reinforced in this course. (NW Only)
Topics of study include recruiting, hiring, training and
evaluating employees; information management; purchasing;
TITLE: Cosmetology I
pricing; ethics; sales management; and financing. Skills in
GRADE: 11-12
math, human relations, communications, and technical writing
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Cosmetology
appropriate for this course are school-based enterprises,
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces developmental
cooperative education, paid/unpaid internships, and
skills, employment opportunities, and career information
apprenticeships. Marketing simulations, projects, teamwork,
required for the cosmetology industry. Topics include facials,
DECA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and
manicures, hair cutting, chemical relaxing and restructuring,
competitions provide many opportunities for application of
wet hair styling, and hair coloring and lighting. Skills in
instructional competencies. (NW Only)
mathematics, science, biology, leadership, and problem
solving are reinforced in this course. The work-based learning
strategy appropriate for this course is a school-based
TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION enterprise. Hands-on experiences and Skills Skills-USA
leadership activities provide many opportunities to enhance
TITLE: Carpentry I classroom instruction and career development (NW Only)
GRADE: 10-11
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides a
basic introduction to construction work and
the technical aspects of carpentry and cabinet
making. Topics include safety, measurement,
and the identification, selection, and use of
tools, equipment, lumber, materials, and fasteners. Basic skills,
leadership, career development, thinking and reasoning skills,
mathematics, and principles of technology are reinforced. Job
TITLE: Cosmetology II
GRADE: 11-12
CREDIT: One Unit
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Cosmetology
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces developmental
skills, employment opportunities, and career information
required for the cosmetology industry. Topics include facials,
manicures, hair cutting, chemical relaxing and restructuring,
wet hair styling, and hair coloring and lighting. Skills in
mathematics, science, biology, leadership, and problem
solving are reinforced in this course. The work-based learning
strategy appropriate for this course is a school-based
enterprise. Hands-on experiences and Skills USA leadership
activities provide many opportunities to enhance classroom
instruction and career development. (NW Only)

TITLE: Electrical Trades I

GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces residential
wiring, electrical installation, and service. Topics include basic
electricity, electrical construction codes and practices, the
National Electrical Code, the use of test equipment, and
electrical hand and power tools. Skills in safety, mathematics,
leadership, and problem solving are reinforced in this course.
Job shadowing is an appropriate work-based learning strategy
for this course. Hands-on work experiences and VICA
leadership activities provide many opportunities to enhance
classroom instruction and career development. (SE ONLY)

TITLE: Electrical Trades II

GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Electrical Trades I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides advanced
instruction in residential wiring and introduction to electrical
theory including AC and DC circuits. Emphasis is placed on test
equipment, electrical color-coding, conduit bending and
installation, electrical measurements, use of polyphase
current, specialty tools, transformers, and generators. Skills in
safety, leadership, reading, mathematics, and problem solving
are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies
appropriate for this course are
cooperative education and
apprenticeship. Hands-on work
experiences and VICA leadership
activities provide many opportunities to
enhance classroom instruction and
career development. (SE Only)
 MILITARY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
management decisions. Additionally,
TITLE: AFJROTC I cadets are required to wear the AF
GRADE: 9-11 uniform, perform physical fitness and
COURSE LENGTH: Semester display drill skills.
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The aerospace portion of this course
is primarily a history course designed to acquaint the student
with the historical development of flight and the role of the
military in history. The leadership portion of the course
introduces cadets to AFJROTC providing a basis for
progression through the rest of the program. It discusses
cadet and Air Force organizational structure, uniform wear,
customs, courtesies and other military traditions, health &
wellness, fitness, individual self-control and citizenship. Basic
drill skills and physical fitness are also introduced. Uniforms
are optional for students enrolled in AFJROTC I.

TITLE: AFJROTC II
GRADE: 10-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: AFROTC I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The aerospace portion of this course is
primarily a history course designed to acquaint the student
with the historical development of flight and the role of the
military in history. The leadership portion of the course
introduces cadets to AFJROTC providing a basis for progression
through the rest of the program. It discusses cadet and Air
Force organizational structure, uniform wear, customs,
courtesies and other military traditions, health & wellness,
fitness, individual self-control and citizenship. Basic drill skills
and physical fitness are also introduced. Students are not
required to but may wear the Air Force uniform if they wish.
This course should include students from AFJROTC IV.

TITLE: AFJROTC III

GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: AFJROTC II
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The aerospace portion of this course is
primarily a science course, which examines our Earth, the
Moon and the planets, the latest advances in space
technology, and continuing challenges of space and manned
space flight. The leadership portion of the course familiarizes
students with the various paths available after high school.
Information on how to apply for admission to college, how to
begin the job search, developing a resume, etc. is also
available. Additionally, cadets are required to wear the AF
uniform, perform physical fitness and display drill skills.

TITLE: AFJROTC IV
GRADE: 12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: AFROTC III
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In the aerospace portion of this course
cadets receive training in skills, knowledge, and attitudes
necessary to successfully perform fundamental tasks needed
for survival. The leadership portion of the course is a guide to
understanding the fundamentals of management, managing
yourself and others. Emphasis is placed on the importance of
management and techniques and skills involved in
 CULTURAL ARTS DEPARTMENT
TITLE: Visual Art I
GRADE: 9-11
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Art I is considered an
introduction to art with emphasis on design
concepts and basic techniques. It provides
students an opportunity to explore the different art areas and
begin making personal judgments. The students will be
allowed to experiment with as many different art areas as
possible; including painting, drawing and printmaking. The
course is available to any student who is willing to put forth his
best effort.
TITLE: Visual Art II
GRADE: 10-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Art I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides for further
development of the concepts taught in Art I. It includes a
more intensive study of composition and elements of design
as applied in two and three-dimensional form with an
emphasis on self-expression. Research and art history are also
included and related to studio activities.
TITLE: Visual Art III
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Art II and teacher recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Art III is an upper level course that
allows students to explore advanced techniques in areas of art
that interest them the most. Students will work in a studio
situation, allowing for more individualized help and
instruction; and each student will be responsible for a more
professional portfolio. Students desiring to enroll in Art III
should demonstrate a genuine interest in art.
TITLE: Visual Art IV
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Art III and teacher recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Art IV is an upper level course that
allows students to explore advanced techniques in areas of art
that interest them the most. Students will work in a studio
situation, allowing for more individualized help and
instruction; and each student will be responsible for a more
professional portfolio. Students desiring to enroll in Art IV
should demonstrate a genuine interest in art.
TITLE: Band I
GRADE: 9-10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation from middle school
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This first semester class is designed to
help the student make a successful transition from Middle
School band to High School band. It develo0ps within each
student an appreciation of music in general and strengthens
the basic knowledge of music fundamentals. It is also
designed to improve the technical facility of each individual
through the use of appropriate studies and band literature.
Out of class preparation and performances may be required.
TITLE: Band II
GRADE: 9-10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Band I and teacher recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This first semester class is designed to
develop within each student an appreciation for the standard
band literature and appropriate orchestra literature. It is also
designed to improve the technical facilities and interpretive
skills of each individual through the use of appropriate studies.
Out of class preparation, performances, and after school
rehearsals may be required.
TITLE: Band III
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Band II and teacher recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: First semester band is a performance
class. Goals include technical proficiency on an instrument.
Class includes outside performances such as athletic events,
parades, concerts, and special band clinics. At the conclusion
of the marching season, all wind and percussion students are
auditioned and placed in the wind ensemble or the concert
band. The wind ensemble is the advanced group.
Participation in these groups is by the recommendation of the
band director. Both of these groups participate in the spring
band festival where they are judged on their musical playing
ability in concert situations.
TITLE: Band IV
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Band III and teacher recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: First semester band is a performance
class. Goals include technical proficiency on an instrument.
Class includes outside performances such as athletic events,
parades, concerts, and special band clinics. At the conclusion
of the marching season, all wind and percussion students are
auditioned and placed in the wind ensemble or the concert
band. The wind ensemble is the advanced group.
Participation in these groups is by the recommendation of the
band director. Both of these groups participate in the spring
band festival where they are judged on their musical playing
ability in concert situations.
TITLE: Marching Band
GRADE: 9-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher
recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This first
semester class is designed as a
performance class. Goals include
technical proficiency of an instrument. The class will include
outside performances such as athletic events, parades,
concerts, and special band clinics.
TITLE: Concert Band
GRADE: 9-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a continuation of skills,
techniques and principles taught in Marching Band and
Percussion Band. Focus will be given on technique, and
standard concert literature (NC Band Contest Requirement).
Students will be given opportunities for Solo/Ensemble
Competition, All-State Band and Jazz Band. This class is taught
during second semester only.
TITLE: Percussion Band
GRADE: 9-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class is designed as a performance
class taught during first semester only. Goals include technical
proficiency of an instrument. The class will include outside
performances such as athletic events, parades, concerts, and
special band clinics.
TITLE: Jazz Band
GRADE: 9-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This performance group is for
instrumentalists interested in playing standard and
contemporary jazz music. Emphasis is placed on
improvisation, listening, and general performance techniques.
Public performance time is required. The ensemble consists of
trumpets, trombones, electric bass saxophones, keyboard, and
percussions only. Rehearsals and performances are required.
This course is taught during second semester only.
TITLE: Music Appreciation
GRADE: 9-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is intended as a guide on
how to appreciate music through a chronological study of
basic musical styles. The elements of music pitch, melody,
harmony, rhythm, texture along with composers,
instruments, and compositions, will be studied to provide a
foundation for understanding the various styles. It is hoped
that the student will understand and appreciate music as a
result of listening, reading, and attending performances.
TITLE: Chorus I
GRADE: 9-10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course, emphasis is placed on
choral production and skills development in a variety of
musical activities.
TITLE: Chorus II
GRADE: 10-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher
Recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is intended for the more
serious student interested in choral production, state
presentations and ensemble opportunities.
TITLE: Chorus III
GRADE: 11-12
CREDIT: One unit
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher Recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course, emphasis is placed on
superior choral production, poise, stage presence, solos and
ensemble opportunities in a wide and varied repertory of
musical activities. Performances will be expected and extra
rehearsals required.
TITLE: Chorus IV
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher Recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course, emphasis is placed on
superior choral production, poise, stage presence, solos and
ensemble opportunities in a wide and varied repertory of
musical activities. Performances will be expected and extra
rehearsals required.
TITLE: Dance I
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher Recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to explore
movement as a creative art form taught first semester only.
Dance elements and basic principles of composition are
explored. Students experience the role of both choreographer
and dancer and have opportunities to present their work.
Through the study of dance in various cultures and historical
periods, students broaden their understanding of dance as an
art form. Students are expected to attend after school
rehearsals and performances.
TITLE: Dance II
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher Recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course follows Dance I and
emphasizes students acquisition of intermediate movement
skills and refined motor control through the study of various
modern dance techniques taught first semester only. Through
dance ensemble work, students continue to explore
improvisation, dance elements, and composition as both
dancer and choreographer. Students present the skills they
have learned to selected audiences and learn basic
technical/theatrical skills for dance production. Students are
expected to attend after school rehearsals and performances.
 TITLE: Dance III
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher Recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course follows Dance II. The N.C.
Standard Course of Study for Dance II will be used as the
framework of this course. Students are expected to attend
after school rehearsals and performances. This course is
taught during first semester only.

TITLE: Dance IV
GRADE: 11-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Teacher Recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course follows Dance III. The N.C.
Standard Course of Study for Dance II will be used as the
framework of this course. Students are expected to attend
after school rehearsals and performances. This course is
taught during first semester only.

TITLE: Theater Arts I

GRADE: 9-10
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces students to the
creative process of communication and production. It
strengthens the student's self-image and provides him/her
with an outlet of self-expression within the framework of a
controlled environment. Students
study the technical and practical
elements of a theatrical production,
which include basic theater
terminology, acting, make-up,
costume design, stage lighting, and
sound production.

TITLE: Theater Arts II

GRADE: 10-12
COURSE LENGTH: Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course incorporates an advanced
study of all aspects of the theater craft including dramatic
expression and theatrical communication with a greater
emphasis on directing, production, and design. Students
develop a basic knowledge of the theater and its place in
history, culture and literature. They learn to deal with the
more technical aspects of production and theater
management. The student develops the knowledge, skills, and
ability to act in theatrical presentations.
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 Dr. Elease Frederick, Superintendent
Mrs. Tyrana B. Battle, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
Halifax County Schools
PO Box 468
Halifax, NC 27839
(252) 583-5111