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SAND CREEK HIGH SCHOOL 20192020

The Pursuit of Excellence 1




TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE

Graduation/Credit Requirements……………………………………………………………………....3

Menu of Mastery Options……………………………………………………………………………… 4‐6

Explanation of grades……………………………………………………………………………………..7

Higher Education Admissions Requirements (HEAR)/NCAA Eligibility Requirements……………. 8‐10

NHS‐ National Honor Society……………………………………………………………………..……. 11

AP‐ Advanced Placement and Honors offerings……………………………………………………… 11

IB‐ International Baccalaureate ………………………………………………………………………. 13‐14

CE‐Concurrent Enrollment……………………………………………………...……………………… 15

Career Start Program ( Formerly AVP) .............................………………………………………………… 16

Student Fees……………………………………………………………………………………………...17

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

English……………………………………………………...………………………………………….... 19‐21

Mathematics……………………………………………………...…………………………………….. 22‐24

Science……………………………………………………...………………………………….………...25‐29

Social Studies……………………………………………………...…………………………………….30‐33

Air Force JROTC……………………………………………………...…………………………….……34

Business……………………………………………………...…………………………………….……35‐37

Computer Science and Information Technology ……………………………………………….…….38‐39

Engineering/Project Lead the Way ……………………………………………………...…………….40‐42

Fine Arts‐ Instrumental Music ………………………………………………………………….……...43‐44

Fine Arts‐ Theater……………………………………………………...……………………….……….45

Fine Arts‐Visual ……………………………………………………...………………………………….46‐48

Fine Arts‐ Vocal……………………………………………………...…………………………………..49

Industrial Technology/Advanced Manufacturing…………………………………………………….50‐51

Physical Education……………………………………………………...………………………………52‐54

Technology……………………………………………………...……………………………….………55

World Language‐ French……………………………………………………...……………….………..56‐57

World Language‐ Spanish…………………………………………………………………….………...58‐59

Application Based Courses………………………………………………………………...……………60





GENERAL INFORMATION

Course Credits Students earn credit for grades of “A” through “D” in all courses. Standard credit is .5 units for each semester course

passed. To earn a diploma of graduation, 24.5 credits are required. Students should endeavor to earn more than the minimum number of credits required for graduation and perform at a level above minimum standards. Students who do not pass a

course required for graduation must repeat the course until receiving a passing grade. Course schedules may be adjusted for students who fail to earn passing grades in required courses.

Courses taken at the middle school level cannot be used for high school credit (i.e. math and foreign language). Only

students enrolled in grades 9‐12 will receive credit for high school level courses.

Freshmen and sophomores are required to take eight courses per semester. Juniors may enroll in six courses per semester if they are on track to meet graduation requirements. Seniors who are on track to graduate may require fewer credits in their senior year; nevertheless, all seniors will be required to enroll in a minimum of six courses during the fall semester. It is the responsibility of each student, particularly seniors, to monitor their progress toward meeting graduation requirements. Seniors will have a meeting with their counselor and receive a written document detailing their progress as well as credit requirements for their senior year.

Graduation Requirements It is the student’s responsibility to meet requirements for graduation. The high school staff will make every effort to

keep up‐ to‐date records and to keep students and parents informed about the status of progress toward accruing graduation requirements. However, it is the student’s job to be acquainted with the necessary requirements to meet this goal. Counselors

meet each year with students to discuss registration and to advise students regarding their progress toward meeting graduation requirements. All students are encouraged to meet with their counselors periodically to discuss both graduation requirements and course selections that will keep their options open for education after high school and career planning.

New Graduation Requirements for Class 2021 and Beyond

Under Colorado’s new graduation requirements, students will have to demonstrate competency in English and Math by scoring at or above the examination minimums set by the state from one of the following (in both content areas): ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, ASVAB, or ACT WorkKeys. Mastery may also be demonstrated by the completion of a Capstone Project, earned Industry Certification, or successful completion of 100 level Concurrent

Enrollment courses. Students must also demonstrate mastery in each content area and earn a minimum of 24.5 credit to receive a high

school diploma. Your student’s individual Pathway Plan (also known as ICAP) must be updated each year and will drive the counseling and advising of courses and credits for your student’s high school plan. Students must review pathway plans of study to meet college requirements, military requirements, and/or career and workforce readiness. Students wishing to continue onto post‐secondary education will need to research the entrance requirements for that specific institution. Both two‐year and four‐year colleges and universities have different requirements and minimum exam scores.

Credit Requirements

Class of 2020 Class of 2021 and Beyond Language A (English) 4.0 Credits Language A (English) 4.0 Credits Math 3.0 Credits Math 3.0 Credits Science 3.0 Credits Science 3.0 Credits Social Studies 3.5 Credits Social Studies 3.5 Credits Language B (World Lang) 2.0 Credits Foreign Lang/Practical Arts 2.0 Credits Technology 1.0 Credits (Determined by pathway plan) Fine Arts 1.0 Credits Technology 1.0 Credits PE/Health 1.5 Credits Fine Arts 1.0 Credits Electives 6.0 Credits PE/Health 1.5 Credits TOTAL…………...………….....25 CREDITS Electives 5.5 Credits

TOTAL………………………....24.5 CREDITS





MASTERY MENU OF OPTIONS ENGLISH

EXAMINATIONS CAPSTONES COLLEGE‐LEVEL COURSE WORK WORKFORCE CERTIFICATION

Accuplacer Reading Comprehension 62

Approved Capstone Project

Completion of English (100 Level or higher) course work with passing grade of C or higher

Approved Workforce Certificate

ACT English 18

AP Exams 2 or Higher

ACT WorkKeys English Bronze or higher

SAT 470

IB Exams 4 or Higher

ASVAB English 31

MATHEMATICS


Accuplacer Elementary Algebra 61


Completion of Mathematics (100 level or higher) course with passing grade of C or higher


ACT Math 19

AP Exams 2 or higher

ACT WorkKeys Math Bronze or higher

SAT Math 500

IB Exams 4 or higher

ASVAB Math 31

Capstone Project, Industry Certification and Concurrent Enrollment: Students may also demonstrate mastery in English and Math by completing a Capstone Project, earning an Industry Certification recognized by business and industry, and/or successfully passing an English Concurrent Enrollment course and/or Math Concurrent course with a C or higher. Please see BOE Policy IKF‐R‐1.

Menu of Options for Other Content Areas Students demonstrate mastery and earn credits through the successful final course exam outcomes or by

demonstrating success on other designated examinations (listed below), successful completion of college‐level course work or by earning an approved workforce certification. Students may also earn credits by demonstrating mastery of standards through completion of an approved Capstone Project. The following tables establish the baseline expectations for demonstrations of mastery toward high school graduation.




SAND CREEK HIGH SCHOOL 20192020 SCIENCE


ACT Science 20 Approved Capstone Project

Completion of Science (100 level or higher course work with passing grade of C or higher)


SAT 1030



End of course exams grade C or higher

SOCIAL STUDIES


Successful Completion of National Citizenship Exam (Civics)


Completion of Social/Behavioral Sciences, History, or Political Science (100 level or higher course work with passing grade of C or higher)




End of course exams grade C or higher

FOREIGN LANGUAGE/PRACTICAL ARTS


AP Exams 2 or higher Approved Capstone Project

Completion of Foreign Language course work (100 level or higher) with passing grade of C or higher



End of course exams grade of C or higher

Fine Arts


AP Exams 2 or higher Approved Capstone Project

Completion of Arts (100 level or higher) with passing grade of C or higher



Solo/Ensemble Competition 1

End of course exams/ performance assessments grade of C or higher




SAND CREEK HIGH SCHOOL 20192020 HEALTH


End of course exams grade of C or higher


Completion of Health (100 level or higher) with passing grade of C or higher


PHYSICAL EDUCATION


Successful completion of an athletic season


Completion of Physical Language course work (100 level or higher) with passing grade of C or higher


Participation in a school sponsored activity (i.e. JROTC Drill, Civil Air Patrol, Marching Band, etc.)

End of course exams/ performance assessments grade of C or higher

SUCCESS SKILLS (21st CENTURY/TECHNOLOGY)


Successful completion of an athletic season


Completion of 100 level or higher with passing grade of C or higher


Successful completion of Pathway Plan Milestones

End of course exams/performance assessments grade of C or higher




SAND CREEK HIGH SCHOOL 20192020 Explanation of Grades

All courses taught for credit receive a letter grade or a pass/fail option. Grade‐point values and the percentage used to determine each grade are as follows:

Non‐Weighted Courses

PERCENTAGE LETTER GRADE GRADE PERCENTAGE

90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 0‐59

A B C D F

4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0

Weighted Courses

High school students should pursue the most challenging and rigorous course of instruction which their individual skills and abilities will allow them to master. At the same time, students engaging in the most demanding course work offered in the curriculum deserve the recognition which makes them highly competitive with their peers for admission to selective colleges and universities, as well as for scholarships and financial aid. The term “weighted grading” describes the process of assigning additional strength or numerical value to a grade which a student earns in certain courses designated as “weighted” courses. This additional value reflects in computing a student’s grade point average (GPA) and class rank. Courses selected for weighting are those, which are determined to be rigorous, require prerequisites, and are considered to be college preparatory.

All Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) courses receive credit on a 5.0 weighted grade scale. Designated Honors courses receive credit on 4.5 weighted grading scale. Students taking weighted courses who do not earn passing grades will not receive course credit. Students who transfer into SCHS with AP, IB DP and honors courses will receive the appropriate weighted grade scale if those courses are offered at SCHS.

All courses approved for weighted grades will follow a district approved curriculum and require the district course final exam. Honors courses will be weighted once the curriculum has been developed to meet specific standards.

Weighted Courses

HONORS COURSES AP/IB COURSES

PERCENTAGE LETTER GRADE GRADE POINT PERCENTAGE LETTER GRADE GRADE POINT

90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 0‐59

A B C D F

4.5 3.5 2.5 1.5 0

90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 0‐59

A B C D F

5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0

Grade Classifications & Promotions Policy

1st Year in High School Freshman

2nd Year in High School Sophomore

3rd Year in High School Junior

4th Year in High School & 17 or more credit Senior

Student classification is according to the number of years in attendance in high school. Students are promoted each

year to remain with their original graduating class; however, students who do not successfully pass required courses and meet graduation requirements will not graduate with their original class and may find themselves taking additional semesters to complete high school. If a student needs to complete additional coursework to fulfill graduation requirements, the student will fulfill the graduation requirements established in their first year of high school, not the graduation requirements of the class with which they graduate.





Schedule Change Policy Developing student responsibility is a goal that helps guide educational decision‐making. Since students have the

opportunity to pick most of their classes, they will be held accountable for following through with their course selections. Acceptable Requests: Examples or Unacceptable Requests: ‐Needed for graduation (Seniors only) ‐Change of lunch period/be in class w/ friend ‐Not enough Classes ‐Request for teacher change ‐Failed prerequisite for a course ‐Elective changes

Schedule change requests will be made during the first 5 days of the semester. Students who withdraw from a course will receive a Withdraw/Fail “WF” as a semester grade for the course they are

dropping, unless they have been educationally misplaced, or have some other extenuating circumstances (i.e., hospitalization, or long term illness, etc). The “WF” will be included on their permanent transcript and will be calculated into their overall grade point average. Students withdrawn from a course due to disciplinary reasons or lack of attendance will also receive a grade of “WF” which will remain on the permanent transcript and will be calculated into their overall grade point average.

Counselor‐initiated schedule changes may be required to balance class sizes or as the result of additions/deletions made to the master schedule. In this event, counselors notify students if their schedule is changed. These changes are final; counselors will not grant requests to change back to the former schedule as this only further disrupts an already disruptive process.

Transfer Students Sand Creek High School accepts credits from accredited high schools. Sand Creek must receive official transcripts from

those institutions before credit is officially given. Students may use copies of transcripts for enrollment purposes. Transfer students who plan to graduate from Sand Creek High School are responsible for the school’s graduation requirements. If a student transfers in without a grade and is placed in a class, semester credit is not available if the student starts after the beginning of the 2nd or 4th quarter.

Summer School The High School Summer Program is designed for students who have failed a course during the regular school year.

This is an online program though GradPoint. Students may not take courses as a substitute to taking them in the regular school year. Expelled students from any school are not eligible to attend summer school during the time of expulsion. Students may take no more than four semester classes per summer session.

Transferring or Withdrawing

When it is necessary for a student to transfer or withdraw from Sand Creek High School, the student’s parent(s) or guardian must come to the counseling office IN PERSON to initiate the withdrawal. We request that the parent bring the name and address of the next school the student will attend. The student must pay all fees and bills owed before checking out. The student must return textbooks at the time of withdrawal as well. Upon meeting all obligations to Sand Creek High School, we will release official transcripts to other schools.

Higher Education Academic Requirements Colorado has recently established Higher Education Admissions Requirements (HEAR) for students who plan to

attend any of Colorado’s public four‐year colleges or universities. The following HEAR requirements affect all of our students. Private colleges/universities set their own admissions standards; students should contact those institutions directly for information regarding their enrollment policies. Additionally, public two‐year colleges have open enrollment policies, meaning that students applying to these schools do not need to meet the following admissions requirements.

Students will need to inquire to the colleges to which they are applying what GPA and SAT/ACT scores those specific institutions require; and, if there are other courses outside of the Higher Education Admissions Requirements that must also be completed for admission.

A more detailed description of Colorado’s Higher Education Admission Requirements and a list of frequently asked questions are available from the Colorado Commission on Higher Education at https://highered.colorado.gov/academics/admissions/

Students planning to attend a public four‐year college or university in Colorado will need to complete all coursework listed in the Higher Education Admissions Requirements column.





Comparison of SCHS Graduation Requirements vs. Colorado Higher Education Admissions Requirements

Academic Area Sand Creek High School Graduation

Requirements* Higher Education Admissions Requirements

English 4 Units 4 Units

Mathematics 3 Units 4 Units (Algebra I and Higher)

Science 3 Units 3 Units (2 Units must be lab‐based)

Social Studies 3.5 Units 3 Units

Foreign Language 2 Units 1 Unit of foreign language

Academic Electives 2 Units

Fine Arts 1 Unit

Physical Education 1 Unit

Health .5 Unit

Electives 6 Units

Note: One unit is equal to one full year of credit in a specific subject. *Sand Creek High School graduation requirements include specific courses in each subject area; refer to Sand Creek High School graduation requirements for specifics.

Acceptable Academic Electives include additional courses in English, mathematics, sciences, social sciences, foreign languages, art, music, drama, journalism, computer science, approved career and technical education courses, honors, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate courses.





NCAA Academic Eligibility Requirements Division I or II Requirements Core Courses

● NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses. NCAA Division II currently requires 14 core courses. Division II will require 16 core courses for students enrolling on or after August 1, 2013. See the charts below.

● NCAA Division I will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh semester (seven of the 10 must be a combination of English, math or natural or physical science that meet the distribution requirements below). These 10 courses become "locked in" at the seventh semester and cannot be retaken for grade improvement.

● Beginning August 1, 2016, it will be possible for a Division I college‐bound student‐athlete to still receive athletics aid and the ability to practice with the team if he or she fails to meet the 10 course requirement, but would not be able to compete.

Test Scores ● Division I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade‐point averages (GPA). The sliding scale for those requirements

can be found at www.eligibilitycenter.org ● Division II requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68. ● The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not

used. ● The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the following four sections: English, mathematics, reading and science. ● When you register for the SAT or ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center code of 9999 to ensure all SAT and ACT scores are reported

directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. ● Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used.

Grade‐Point Average ● Be sure to look at your high school’s list of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Centers’ website (www.eligibilitycenter.org). Only

courses that appear on your school's list of NCAA Courses will be used in the calculation of the core GPA. Use the list as a guide. ● Division I students enrolling full time before August 1, 2016, should use Sliding Scale A at www.eligibilitycenter.org to determine

eligibility to receive athletics aid, practice and competition during the first year. ● Division I GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.000. ● Division I GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.300. ● The Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.000. ● Remember, the NCAA GPA is calculated using NCAA core courses only.

DIVISION I DIVISION II

16 Core Courses 16 Core Courses

4 years of English 3 years of English

3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of Math (Algebra I or higher)

2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab)

1 year of additional English, math or natural/physical science

3 years of additional English, math or natural/physical science

2 years of social science 2 years of social science

4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)

4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)





Academic Lettering At Sand Creek High School, academic excellence is rewarded with an academic letter. Students have the opportunity to earn an academic lettering award each semester. The process for Academic Lettering is as follows:

● Students must receive a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better ● Students must be enrolled in courses that align with their approved ICAP, D49 Pathways or have completed the

graduation requirements for each subject ● Courses must be taken at Sand Creek High School or through a dual or concurrent enrollment program Students who

qualify each semester earn a certificate (Levels 1‐7 are possible) ● Students who qualify for level three earn an academic letter ● Students who qualify beyond level three earn a bar for each additional qualifying semester

Transfer students to Sand Creek High School will be recognized for their academic achievement at their previous school in the following manner:

● Students will be eligible to receive recognition for their achievements at a previous high school after the semester in which they first qualify for an academic letter at Sand Creek High School

● Upon receipt of official high school transcripts, counselors will determine the level at which the entering student should be honored.

National Honor Society

National Honor Society began in 1921 to create an organization that would recognize and encourage academic achievement while also developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. These ideals of scholarship, character, service, and leadership remain as relevant today as they were in 1921. Membership in local chapters is an honor bestowed upon a student. Selection for membership is by a faculty committee, and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership and service. National bylaws require that NHS members be enrolled at the school the previous semester and be 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. Once selected, members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities.

The Sand Creek High School chapter of National Honor Society has determined that outstanding achievement in the area of scholarship requires a 3.75 GPA. To meet the service requirement for selection, candidates must have been active in an area of service to the school or community. Each year, according to NHS bylaws, members are required to remain active in the area of service by completing additional individual hours, group hours, and a fundraising project. To graduate with NHS honor cords, a member must be active for three semesters, one of which must be in the senior year.

Transfer students already having membership in National Honor Society will automatically be accepted into membership at Sand Creek High School and will be subject to the same established guidelines as members at Sand Creek High School. *Sand Creek High School will not admit students to National Honor Society during their senior year unless they are a transfer student with membership from their previous school.

Advanced Placement Courses Sand Creek High School participates in the College Board’s National Advanced Placement program. AP courses are

equivalent to introductory college‐level courses. The basic requirements are a strong curiosity about the subject and a willingness to work hard. Students who take the national exam in May can earn college credit depending on their score and depending on the college they attend. Additionally, students taking the AP exam earn weighted grades (+1) for the course.

Although the expectations are similar across subject areas, the process to enroll differs slightly. AP courses may have prerequisites. Refer to the course catalog for specific prerequisites and speak with teachers in the subject area of interest. For more information on AP programs and descriptions visit: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/reg.html





Honors Courses

Honors Courses at Sand Creek are intended for students who:

● * Seek an academic challenge and are willing to put in extra time and effort

● Are self‐motivated, reflective, and want to think beyond the book

● Want to explore with a community of peers who are similarly curious to learn

● Want to be prepared for success in DP and AP courses

SCHS Honors course offerings: ● Honors English I ● Honors English II ● Honors English III ● Honors Biology ● Honors Chemistry ● Honors Physics ● Honors Anatomy & Physiology ● Honors PFL/Civics ● Honors World History ● Honors US History ● Honors French I ● Honors French II ● Honors Spanish I ● Honors Spanish II

*Students will earn a weighted grade of (+.5) for successful completion of the Honors Course.





INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

The IB Mission Statement: The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to

create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. (IBO, www.ibo.org ) IB at Sand Creek High School SCHS is an IB World School Diploma Programme (11th and 12th grade). Our IB programmes connect subjects through common themes, interdisciplinary classes, community service, and long‐term projects. The result is a strong liberal arts college preparation programme. The DP is a challenging course of college preparatory instruction. It presents instruction in six advanced level classes across a wide variety of subjects as well as a course in the theory of knowledge. Additionally, DP students will write an extended essay and complete creativity, action, service (CAS) requirements. DP students are self‐motivated, knowledgeable inquirers who are prepared to accept the challenge of this excellent Programme. Admission to the DP Prospective DP students must submit all information in the application packet which can be found on the school website or obtained from the IB Coordinator. DP – Diploma Programme Course Selection DP candidates will take classes from six subject groups over their 11th and 12th grade year. Students will also take the Theory of Knowledge (as an 11th grader 2nd semester class and as a 12th grade 1st semester class), complete the CAS (Creativity, Action, and Service) requirements, and write an extended essay. DP candidates will take at least three Higher Level (HL) classes and no more than three Standard Level (SL) classes. Earning the IB Diploma and Course Grades

DP classes will be weighted on a 5.0 scale like AP classes. Students will earn regular class grades as outlined in the course syllabus for each class. At the end of each course, students will sit for exams that will be sent off and evaluated by IB. Scores on the external exams range from 1‐7 and so a maximum of 42 points can be earned from the six classes. Additionally, student may earn 3 points from the Theory of Knowledge class and their Extended Essay. Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) is also required in order for a student to earn the Diploma.

Students earning a minimum of 24 points out of 45 possible may earn the IB Diploma (several conditions apply). For the most part, course grades are independent of the points students earned on the exams and so some students may earn a high grade in an IB class but not earn a high mark on the external exam. Conversely, students may earn high marks on the external exams, but low grades in the class. It is the class grades that will determine students’ high school graduation requirements and class rank, while exam scores will mostly determine whether a student earns the IB Diploma. Most universities will grant credit based on IB exam scores on a course‐by‐course basis.





2‐Year International Baccalaureate Program of Study

Changes to course offerings may be based on enrollment and other factors. Information about each course can be found under the specific department's course listings.

Subject/Group Grade 11 For the IB Diploma, a student must take a minimum of 3 or a maximum of 4 HL subjects

Grade 12 For the IB Diploma, a student must take a minimum of 3 or a maximum of 4 HL subjects

Group 1: English IB English A I HL: Language and Literature

IB English A II HL: Language and Literature

Group 2: World Language IB French SL or IB Spanish SL IB French SL or IB Spanish SL

Group 3: History IB History I HL: History of Americas IB Psychology I HL IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL

IB History II HL: 20th Century World History IB Psychology II HL IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL

Group 4: Science IB Biology I HL IB Chemistry I HL IB Physics I SL IB Chemistry SL IB Design Technology I HL IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL IB Sports, Exercise & Health Sciences SL

IB Biology II HL IB Chemistry II HL IB Physics II HL IB Design Technology II HL IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL IB Sports, Exercise & Health Sciences SL

Group 5: Math IB Math Studies SL IB Mathematics II SL IB Math Studies SL

Group 6: Arts or other choice NOTE: Most year‐long IB courses can count as an IB 6th subject. IB Theatre Arts IB Visual Arts IB Psychology IB Design Tech IB Environmental Systems and Societies

NOTE: Most year‐long IB courses can count as an IB 6th subject. IB Theatre Arts IB Visual Arts IB Psychology IB Design Tech IB Environmental Systems and Societies

Theory of Knowledge Second semester only First semester only

All IB courses are 1 year long. Students taking an IB course are expected to complete the entire year. Should a student request to drop a year long class, they must complete the Drop Process. The process to drop a year long course is as follows:

● Obtain a drop form from the counseling office. ● Take the form to the teacher of the class they wish to drop and discuss decision to drop. Teacher must sign and fill out

the form. ● Take the form home to parents and discuss decision to drop. Parents must fill out and sign form. ● Bring the form to your counselor. ● Counselor will review form and have discussion with parent, teacher and student before a final decision is made.





CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

Free college courses are offered on‐campus and off‐campus through Concurrent Enrollment, for students with the academic and personal readiness to be in a college setting. Students receive high school credits and college credits at the same time. College tuition is paid at the current community college tuition rate, and free transportation is provided to some college campuses. To determine readiness and get testing/application details, students should contact their high school counselor. College courses are rigorous, offered in a onesemester format.

● College courses of 3+ college credits = 2 semesters of weighted HS credit (1.0 credit) ● College courses of 0.5 ‐ 2 college credits = 1 semester of weighted HS credit (0.5 credit)

Oncampus courses now offered at Sand Creek HS, based on student demand (set by the building administration): PPCC ENG121 English Composition I Grades 912 1 Semester, 1 English Credit

College Information: 3 Credit Hours • 45 Contact Hours (Lecture) Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a minimum of five compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This college class is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course (GT‐CO1) and the prerequisite to many other college courses that fulfill 2‐ and 4‐year degree pathways. Successful completion of this course fulfills the high school mastery demonstration in English (graduation requirement). Prerequisites: Accuplacer Sentence Skills 95, Reading 80 or SAT English 470 (See Counselor). PPCC ENG122 English Composition II Grades 912 1 Semester, 1 English Credit

Prerequisite: ENG121 College Information: 3 Credit Hours • 45 Contact Hours (Lecture) English Composition II expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I, and emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and persuasive papers that incorporate research. This college class is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course (GT‐CO2) and the prerequisite to many other college courses that fulfill 2‐ and 4‐year degree pathways. Successful completion of this course fulfills the high school mastery demonstration in English (graduation requirement) . PPCC LIT115 Introduction to Literature Grades 912 1 Semester, 1 English Credit

College Information: 3 Credit Hours • 45 Contact Hours (Lecture) Introduction to Literature emphasizes the study of short fiction, poetry, and drama. The class is designed to improve active and responsive reading, critical thinking, and analytical writing. The course examines the ways literature interprets the human condition, gives pleasure, instructs, and corrects. The course will also help students identify and explore universal themes and topics, analyze structural elements of each genre, and investigate cultural and historical contexts of literature and their contemporary relevance. This college class is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course for arts and humanities (GT‐AH2). Prerequisite: ENG121. PPCC COM115 Public Speaking Grades 912 1 Semester, 1 English Credit

College Information: 3 Credit Hours • 45 Contact Hours Public Speaking combines the basic theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. The course emphasizes speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, and audience analysis and delivery. This college course is an oral communications credit for many 2‐ and 4‐year degree pathways. Prerequisites: Accuplacer Sentence Skills 95, Reading 80 or SAT English 470 (See Counselor). PPCC PHI112 Ethics Grades 912 1 Semester, 1 English Credit

College Information: 3 Credit Hours • 45 Contact Hours (Lecture) Examines human life, experience, and thought in order to discover and develop the principles and values for pursuing a more fulfilled existence. Theories designed to justify ethical judgments are applied to a selection of contemporary personal and social issues. College‐level writing assignments are emphasized. This college class is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course for arts and humanities (GT‐AH3). College Prerequisite: ENG121.





Career Start Program ( Formerly AVP)

Pikes Peak Community College The PPCC Career Start Program provides occupational and technical skill development and training for juniors and

seniors interested in getting a jump‐start on training for challenging, high‐demand work directly after high school. D49 pays the cost of the program, and students earn both high school and college credit towards professional certificates and Associate of Applied Science degrees. In addition to teaching occupational and technical skills, the Career Start Program prepares students for the world of work by teaching related academics and workplace skills for entry‐level employment.

Career Start Programs

Auto Collision Technology Fire Science Technology

Auto Service Technology Healthcare Exploration

Construction Health Science Technology

Criminal Justice Interior Design

Culinary Arts Multimedia Graphic Design

Cyber Security Radio & Television

Diesel Power Technology Welding (WEL2 Classes located at Springs Fabrication)

Early Childhood Education Zoo Keeping

Instruction is provided in classrooms, computer labs, shops, kitchens, and in business and industry. In most Career Start programs, high school students learn alongside other high school students in the same program. Career Start instructors are occupationally experienced and vocationally credentialed.

Classes follow a typical 5‐day‐per‐week schedule, 2 hour 40 min daily schedule, with free transportation provided to and from PPCC Centennial Campus. Most programs take two years to complete. Credit earned through Career Start fulfills both core and elective high school credit and varies by program. **Although Career Start credits do not fulfill HEAR admissions requirements or NCAA athlete eligibility requirements, all successful Career Start students qualify to apply for an additional year of free college through the 12+1 ASCENT Program.

The application process begins early in the spring semester of the sophomore or junior year. Taking the Accuplacer exam is part of the application process and other considerations include student attendance, discipline, career or college pathway, and remaining graduation requirements. Final approval for admittance is based on program space availability and approval by the high school counselor and the District Career Start coordinator.





STUDENT FEES ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES ART

$10.00 Athletic Pass‐ Student $22.00 Intro to 2D Art*

$200.00 Baseball $20.00 Intro to 3D Art*

$200.00 B/G Basketball $30.00 Ceramics I

$200.00 B/G Golf $30.00 Ceramics II

$175.00 B/G Soccer $30.00 Ceramics III*

$200.00 Softball $20.00 Graphic Design I

$150.00 B/G Tennis $20.00 Graphic Design II*

$150.00 B/G Track & Field $20.00 2D Art (Intermediate)*

$150.00 B/G Cross Country $20.00 3D Art (Intermediate)*

$1,365.00 Cheerleading $20.00 Digital Photography I

$200.00 Football $20.00 Digital Photography II

$200.00 Volleyball $35.00 HL Visual Art I (per semester)*

$200.00 Wrestling $35.00 HL Visual Art II (Per semester)*

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC VOCAL MUSIC

$40.00 Percussion $30.00 Chamber Choir*

$40.00 Jazz Band $30.00 Men’s Ensemble*

$TBA Marching Band $30.00 Women’s Ensemble*

$40.00 Symphonic Band $30.00 Women’s Select Choir*

$40.00 String Orchestra $30.00 Mixed Choir*

$40.00 Wind Ensemble $10.00 Solo Ensemble

* Second band class adds $10.00 $10.00 All State Auditions

ENGINEERING MISCELLANEOUS

$15.00 Intro to Engineering $10.00 Car Registration

$15.00 Principles of Engineering $5.00 ID Replacement

$15.00 Engineering Design & Development* $45.00 FBLA

$15.00 Advanced Design & development* $30.00 Forensics

$20.00 Engineering Independent Study* $30.00 Mock Trial

$25.00 IB Design Technology I HL* $25.00 Musical

$25.00 IB Design Technology II HL* $25.00 NAHS

$5.00 Print Reading I/II $25.00 Play

$10.00 Precision Machining I/II $25.00 ROTC

** Fees are subject change pending board approval. **Fees for Free/Reduced Lunch as follows: Free lunch = no fee Reduced lunch = 50% of fee Must have authorization letter from District Office to Qualify

$25.00 Student Council

$35.00 Athletic Training

$15.00 Music Theory





Course Descriptions

The following pages contain descriptions of the courses offered at Sand Creek High School. Each description contains important information intended to help students navigate through the registration process successfully ‐ with ease and with all the knowledge required to make appropriate choices.

Organization of the course catalog is by academic department. The top of each page highlights the academic

department and the amount of credit earned by taking a course. A description of each course offered in each department is given. The descriptions give students a glimpse of the content covered in the course. Students must read the descriptions thoroughly and make wise and committed choices during the registration process because student requests guide decision‐making as to the courses offered and the number of sections included in the master schedule.

The descriptions also contain other pertinent information students will want to know. For each course, students will

be able to see what grade level the course is open to, whether the course is a year long or semester‐long course, and the amount of credit earned by taking the course. Some courses have prerequisites. Prerequisites are additional course‐work, skills, or steps required before a student can enroll in a course. If a course has a prerequisite, make sure to note what is required before selecting the course.

High school students may be assessed reasonable fees for material, equipment, or optional services offered to

students beyond those required to complete the basic requirements. Any student or family not able to pay these fees because of economic hardship should contact the student’s counselor.

Any courses taken beyond what is required in a given subject will automatically become elective credit. For example,

students are required to take 1 credit of Fine Arts. However, if a student decides to take Fine Arts each semester, any credit beyond what is required becomes elective credit. This is true for any academic category, including core academic subjects such as English, Math, Social Studies, or Science.

Higher Education Academic Requirements If “HEAR” appears at the end of the course description, this indicates that the course meets the Higher Education Admissions Requirements. (HEAR details, page 8) NCAA Academic‐Eligibility Guidelines If “NCAA” appears at the end of the course description, this indicates that the course meets the NCAA Clearinghouse requirements for students who are interested in playing college athletics. (NCAA details, page 10)





ENGLISH





ENGLISH

English I Grade 9 1 Year, 1 Credit

English I is a required English course for 9 th grade students. This course is designed to develop student ability in reading literary analysis, writing, and presenting at the high school level. Students develop reading skills while investigating the literary genres of non‐fiction texts, poetry, drama, short story, and the novel. Reading and literary selections are taken from adopted texts and the recommended reading list for grade nine. Students produce writing in a variety of formats and genres including well‐developed paragraphs, literary response items, expository essays, creative writing, literary analysis, and technical documents. Successful completion of this course fulfills graduation requirement. HEAR, NCAA

Honors English I Grade 9 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +0.5)

This advanced and accelerated language arts course is designed to develop and challenge student ability in reading, literary analysis, writing, and presenting at the high school level. Students develop strategic reading skills while investigating the literary genres of non‐fiction texts, poetry, drama, short story, and the novel. Extended reading and literary selections are taken from adopted texts and the recommended reading list for grade nine. Students produce writing in a variety of formats and genres including well‐developed paragraphs, literary response items, expository essays, creative writing, literary analysis, and technical documents. In addition, students will learn specific composition, grammar, oral communication, and reference skills. A high level of academic commitment and in‐depth work is required. Successful completion of this course fulfills a graduation requirement. HEAR, NCAA

English II Grade 10 1Year, 1 Credit

English II is a required English course for 10 th grade students. This course is designed to reinforce student ability in reading, literary analysis, writing, and presenting at the high school level. Students implement a variety of reading strategies while investigating various literary genres and non‐traditional text types. Students write, speak and create using a variety of formats. Instruction will also focus on reinforcement of critical and analytical thinking, and advanced reading and writing skills through a variety of means: analysis of news events, small group and whole class discussion, vocabulary study, poetry, visual literacy, essay writing, creative wiring, and oral communication. Composition, grammar, and literature activities and assignments are designed to develop upper‐level in analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Successful completion of this course fulfills a graduation requirement. HEAR, NCAA

Honors English II Grade 10 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +0.5)

This accelerated course is designed to challenge and reinforce student ability in reading, literary analysis, writing and presenting at the high school level. Students will implement a variety of reading strategies while investigating various literary genres and non‐traditional text types. Students write, speak and create using a variety of formats. Instruction will also focus on reinforcement of critical and analytical thinking, and advanced reading and writing skills through a variety of means: analysis of news events, small group and whole class discussion, vocabulary study, poetry, visual literacy, essay writing, creative wiring, and oral communication. Composition, grammar, and literature activities and assignments are designed to develop upper‐level in analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Successful completion of this course fulfills a graduation requirement. HEAR, NCAA

English III Grade 10 1Year, 1 Credit

English III is a required English course for 11 th grade students. This course requires students to study non‐fiction writing including speeches, letters, essays, and articles various to integrate their reading with analytic writing and vocabulary development. This course will emphasize argument and research skills and prepare students for the SAT test. Successful completion of this course fulfills a graduation requirement. HEAR, NCAA

Honors English III Grade 11 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +0.5)

This accelerated course is designed to challenge and reinforce student ability in reading, literary analysis, writing and presenting at the high school level. This course requires students to study non‐fiction writing including speeches, letters, essays, and articles various to integrate their reading with analytic writing and vocabulary development. This course will emphasize argument and research skills and prepare students for the SAT test. Successful completion of this course fulfills a graduation requirement. HEAR, NCAA





English Literature and Composition III Grade 11 1 Year, 1 Credit

English Literature and Composition III is an accelerated English course for 11 th grade students. This course requires students to study non‐fiction writing including speeches, letters, essays, and articles and to integrate their reading with analytic writing and vocabulary development. This course will emphasizes argument and research skills and prepare students for the SAT test. Students must demonstrate capability and motivation for independent study, plus mastery in writing. Successful completion of this course fulfills a graduation requirement. HEAR, NCAA

English IV Grade 12 1Year, 1 Credit

English IV is a required English course for 12 th grade students. This course requires students to study various literary genres and integrate their reading with analytic writing and vocabulary development. This course will focus on non‐fiction and composition skills necessary for college. Students must demonstrate capability and motivation for independent study, plus mastery in writing. Successful completion of this course fulfills a graduation requirement. The curriculum is online and students work in both traditional classroom modalities and online environments.

English Literature and Composition IV Grade 12 1 Year, 1 Credit

English Literature and Composition IV is an accelerated English course for 12 th grade students. This course requires students to study various literary genres and integrate their reading with analytic writing and vocabulary development. This course will emphasize analytical reading and composition skills. Successful completion of this course fulfills a graduation requirement. HEAR, NCAA

Mythology Grade 12 1 Semester, .5 Credit

Mythology is a one semester English course designed for seniors. This classical literature course presents students with a wide range of folklore, myths, and legends from different countries and cultures. A thematic approach includes the study of heroes, gods, creation, morals, personal actions, and mortality. Each of these themes will be analyzed using five popular theories of mythology. Note : Students who take Mythology must also sign up for an additional semester of English elective. HEAR, NCAA

I B HL English A I HL: Language and Literature Grade 11 1Year, 1 Credit (weighted +1.0)

Fee: $10.00 Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this intensive, year long study is the first year of the two‐year higher level (HL) Language A requirement. The four‐semester IB English Language and Literature course focuses on developing an understanding of the constructed nature of meanings generated by language and the web of relationships they share with the social world. Students will study language, various text types and examine the role media plays in today’s world. Students will explore various literary genres, literary techniques and literary criticism. IB English Language and Literature requires a variety of internal and external written and oral assessments, which begin the junior year and conclude senior year. Expectations concerning workload are generally equivalent to Honors and AP English courses. This class will prepare the student for the IB exam. NOTE: NonIB Diploma Programme students may take this course and exam for college credit. HEAR, NCAA IB HL English A II HL: Language and Literature Grade 12 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +1.0)

Prerequisite: Admission to the IB Diploma Programme required. Fees: $10.00 and exam fee if you choose to take the IB exam Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this intensive, year long study is the second year of the two‐year higher level (HL) Language A requirement. The four‐semester IB English Language and Literature course focuses on developing an understanding of the constructed nature of meanings generated by language and the web of relationships they share with the social world. Students will study various text types, examine how and why culture influences text, and explore culture and meaning in literature. Through oral and written commentary, as well as comparative textual analysis, students will develop an understanding of how language, culture and context determine the ways in which meaning is constructed and to think critically about the different interactions between text, audience and purpose. IB English Language and Literature requires a variety of internal and external written and oral assessment, which conclude in this senior‐year course. Expectations concerning workload are generally equivalent to Honors and AP English courses. NOTE : NonIB Diploma Programme students may take this course and exam for college credit. HEAR, NCAA





MATHEMATICS





MATHEMATICS Algebra I Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Algebra I is the introduction of variables, constants, expressions and equations. Topics covered are: simplifying expressions, understanding order of operations, arithmetic operations with positive and negative numbers, solving equations, polynomials, factoring, graphing (linear and quadratic equations), working with radicals, and event probability. HEAR, NCAA

Geometry Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Algebra I Geometry continues to work on students’ problem solving skills and their ability to understand the interdependence between algebra and geometry. Topics covered are fundamentals of lines, angles and plane figures, prisms and pyramids, using logic to solve problems, writing mathematical proofs, transformations and triangle congruence, polygons, and right triangle trigonometry. HEAR, NCAA

Geometry Honors Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +0.5)

Prerequisite: B or better in Algebra I Honors Geometry is designed to explore topics in an organized, logical way, with an emphasis on proof. We will cover the regular curriculum in greater depth and detail. Topics will include: inductive and deductive reasoning, points, lines, planes, angles, 2 and 3 dimensional geometric figures and transformations relationships in triangles, triangle congruence proofs, similarity, and right‐triangle trigonometry.

Algebra II Grades 1011 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: C or better in Geometry or Intermediate Algebra Algebra II is the study of various functions and their properties by investigation and application. Topics covered are linear, quadratic, exponential, absolute value, square root, simple rational, logarithmic, and other functions; sequences and series, three‐equation systems with and without matrices; complex numbers and the unit circle. TI‐NSpire graphing calculator is highly recommended for this course. HEAR, NCAA

Honors Algebra II Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +0.5)

Prerequisite: B or better in Geometry or Intermediate Algebra Building on their work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, students extend their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, trigonometric, and logarithmic functions. Students work closely with the expressions that define the functions and continue to expand and hone their abilities to model situations and to solve equations, including solving quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithms. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. (Eureka Curriculum Guide, p34) The Honors Algebra II course will include projects and activities that will assist students in developing deeper level understanding and application. The course will also include the extension of topics that will be covered more extensively in Pre‐Calculus and advanced mathematics courses (see the extension topics below). Intermediate Algebra Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Geometry I ntermediate Algebra is for students who have completed Geometry, but do not have the skills necessary to be successful in Algebra II. The class strengthens students’ Algebra I skills and prepare them to take Algebra II the following year. The majority of topics covered are similar to Algebra II topics. Intermediate Algebra is most helpful to students who plan to continue in mathematics, but are not yet confident enough to do so. HEAR, NCAA College Algebra Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Algebra II College Algebra provides a step between Algebra II and Pre‐Calculus. Students will begin the course with a brief review of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and their graphs. In addition, students will: explore exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and nonlinear systems, graphing of the conic sections; study sequences and series, permutations and combinations, the binomial theorem, and theory of equations; and explore trigonometric functions. TI‐NSpire graphing calculator is highly recommended for this course. HEAR, NCAA





PreCalculus Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: C or better in Algebra II or College Algebra In Pre‐Calculus, students will: have the opportunity to study advanced mathematical concepts and methods; explore topics in functions, sequences and series; explore trigonometric functions (with graphs and inverse functions), identities and equations, solutions of triangles, complex numbers; and other topics. TI‐NSpire graphing calculator is highly recommended for this course. HEAR, NCAA

AP Calculus A/B Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +1.0)

Prerequisite: PreCalculus In AP Calculus, students will study the college curriculum equivalent to one and one half years of (college level) calculus topics and be prepared to take the AP test for which college credit in Calculus I may be possible. Topics include properties of functions, limits, the derivative and its applications, anti‐derivatives, techniques for integration and the definite integral and its applications. TI‐NSpire graphing calculator is highly recommended for this course. Students are required to take the AP Calculus AB exam. HEAR, NCAA All AP Courses are one year long. Students taking an AP Course are expected to complete the entire year.

AP Calculus B/C Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +1.0)

Prerequisite: AP Calculus A/B This course deals primarily with integral calculus and its applications. Other topics include further development of limits, sequences and series, the solution of simple differential equations, and numerical integrations. Students may register for college credit for this course. TI‐NSpire graphing calculator is highly recommended for this course. HEAR, NCAA All AP Courses are one year long. Students taking an AP Course are expected to complete the entire year.

AP Statistics Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +1.0)

Prerequisite: Algebra II AP Statistics is equivalent to a one semester, introductory, non‐calculus‐based, college course in statistics. Students who successfully complete the AP exam may receive college credit. Course topics include exploratory [data] analysis, planning and conducting a study, probability, and statistical inference. Students with strong writing skills will do well in this course due to the level of technical writing involved. TI‐NSpire graphing calculator is highly recommended for this course. HEAR, NCAA All AP Courses are one year long. Students taking an AP Course are expected to complete the entire year.

IB DP Mathematics II SL Grade 12 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +1.0)

Prerequisite: IB DP Mathematics I SL Fees: exam fee if you choose to take the IB exam

Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this intensive, year‐long study is the second year of the two‐year standard level (SL) Mathematics requirement. Students considering college courses of study in mathematics or science should take this IB math class instead of Math Studies. This course is intended to provide a sound mathematical basis for students with interests in areas such as psychology, chemistry, economics, biology, or business administration. Concepts from MYP Geometry and MYP Algebra 2 are built upon and additional topics include analytical geometry, algebra, functions, trigonometry, vectors, probability, statistics, and calculus. SL Math students will complete a mathematical investigation of their choosing. This class will prepare the student for the IB exam. NOTE : NonIB Diploma Program students may take this course and exam for college credit. HEAR, NCAA All IB Courses are one year long. Students taking an IB Course are expected to complete the entire year.

Business Math Grade 12 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry This course helps student acquire skills appropriate to business operations. Topics include routine applications, banking accounts, payroll, depreciation, pricing and investments. Students apply skills and concepts learned to daily life in the business world. This class can count as a Math or Elective credit, to be determined by a counselor.





SCIENCE

Science Department Flow Chart





SCIENCE

Biology Grade 9 1 Year, 1 Credit

This course is all about life!! In this course students will learn about numerous topics in detail regarding the study of living things. You'll learn: how life is studied (experimental design), characteristics of life, how life has evolved, how cells make life possible, how chemicals make up life and its processes, how life is continued through genes, and how the vast variety of life is all connected! Lab activities are required. HEAR, NCAA Chemistry Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Final grades of D or better in both semesters of Algebra I Chemistry is a math‐based science dealing with the composition and behavior of matter. Topics in the course include physical properties, energy and matter, composition and classification, structure, chemical reactions, periodic table, bonding, and chemical quantities. This course emphasizes the collection and analysis of data in order to make sense of the world around us. Students will use laboratory work and problem solving exercises to explore and learn about the world of chemistry. This course provides fundamentals necessary to pursue any science‐related career. HEAR, NCAA Physical Science Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit

In Physical Science students will be introduced to basic physics and chemistry concepts. Through the use of hands on activities, students will acquire an understanding of motion, forces, density, buoyancy, energy and light as they relate to Physics. They will then learn about atomic structure, element composition, chemical formulas, chemical bonding, and chemical equations. At the end of this class, students will be able to take more advanced classes to further their understanding of physics and chemistry. HEAR, NCAA Honors Science Courses (weighted +0.5) Honors Biology Grade 9 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted + 0.5)

This course covers numerous topics in detail regarding the study of living things. Topics include characteristics of living organisms, classification of life, evolution, energy, cells structure and function, genetics and reproduction, as well as heredity. Lab activities are required for this course as well as maintenance of a science notebook specific to the course. This course requires the completion of an independent science experiment that will be done outside of class time in order to earn the honors designation and credit on your transcript. HEAR, NCAA

Honors Chemistry Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted + 0.5)

Prerequisite: Final grade of C or better in both semesters of Algebra I Honors Chemistry is a rigorous introductory‐level science course. This course covers chemistry concepts more thoroughly than general chemistry. Due to the heavy math component, students are expected to excel in algebra and mathematical problem solving. Topics include matter, formulas, periodic trends, chemical reactions, intermolecular forces, atomic structure, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gasses, solutions, bonding, acid‐base theory, and equilibrium. The course requires critical thinking (the ability to carry out systematic thought processes in making decisions and solving problems) and inquiry (solving problems through scientific investigation). Laboratory exercises promote application of key concepts and required evaluation of chemical technique and calculations. The course is designed to prepare students for IB DP level science classes. HEAR, NCAA

Honors Physics Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +0.5)

Prerequisite: Final grades of B or better in Algebra I and C or better in Geometry This class is for students not enrolled in the IB Diploma program who wish to take a physics course, or for students enrolled in the IB Diploma Program who want to take Physics at the Standard Level (SL). Topics include motion, forces, momentum and energy. This class provides students with applied mathematical skills, laboratory techniques, and basic knowledge of physical phenomena, and is a prerequisite for students wanting to take IB DP Physics SL. HEAR, NCAA

Honors Anatomy & Physiology Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted + .5)

Prerequisite: Final Grade of C or better in both semesters of Biology I In anatomy and physiology you will study the most amazing organism of all‐‐‐yourself! You will explore the structures and processes that make the human body so unique. You will have the opportunity to learn how the systems of the body work together to maintain health. Activities in this class include dissections, projects, presentations, and guest speakers. This class is for students who may be interested in a medical career, are athletes, or are just curious about what makes their body “tick”! HEAR, NCAA




SAND CREEK HIGH SCHOOL 20192020 General Science Electives

Astronomy I Grades 1112 Semester, 0.5 Credit

This course covers astronomy, as it is limited to our solar system. The first unit in this course looks at the history of astronomy and how it has changed in the last 5000 years. The next unit explores the relationship between the Sun, Moon, and Earth. During the Moon unit, students study how man has explored the Moon’s surface and what we know of its history. After this in depth look at the Moon, the Sun and its functions and roles are examined. The final unit in the semester long class compares each planet in the solar system. NCAA

Astronomy II Grades 1112 Semester, 0.5 Credit

Prerequisite: Final grade of D or better in Astronomy I This course expands upon Astronomy I. Instead of the focus being inside the solar system, Astronomy II looks beyond. Starting off with galaxies and the life and deaths of stars, students look at supernovae, black holes, and the birth of new stars. The creation of the universe is examined and debated, with a focus on the Big Bang as well as a few other theories. After looking at the formation and structure it is time to dive into the meat of astronomy, physics. Students will gain and understanding of Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, and String Theory. NCAA Forensic Science Grades 1112 Semester, 0.5 Credit

This course applies physics, chemistry, and biology concepts to analyze crime scenes and evaluate potential evidence. Students who enjoy such programs as CSI or who are contemplating a career in law enforcement, will appreciate the topics covered in this course. HEAR, NCAA

Nutrition Grades 1112 Semester, 0.5 Credit

Prerequisite: Final grade of C or better in both semesters of Biology and Health A Nutrition course assists students in understanding the role of nutrition in health and wellness and how modifications to their nutritional intake could lead to positive or negative consequences. Demonstrations, guided instruction and cooperative learning are used throughout the course. Ultimately, students will be given the opportunity to have the necessary skills to evaluate and improve their day‐to‐day food choices. Zoology Grades 1112 Semester, 0.5 Credit

Prerequisite: Final grade of D or better in both semesters of Biology Zoology is a branch of biology that involves the study of animals and animal life. Topics covered include the study of the structure, physiology, and classification of animals. HEAR, NCAA Advanced DP Science Electives (weighted +1.0) IB DP Biology I HL Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +1.0)

Prerequisites: Final grades of C or better in Biology or Honors Biology. Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry is recommended. Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this fascinating but intensive, year‐long study is the first year of the two‐year higher level (HL) Sciences requirement. The IB Diploma Program biology course covers the relationship of structure and function at all levels of complexity. Students learn about cells, molecular biology, DNA, metabolism in organisms, among other topics, to further their understanding of and learning about biology. Throughout this challenging course, students become aware of how scientists work and communicate with each other. Further, students enjoy multiple opportunities for scientific study and creative inquiry within a global context. This course will begin to prepare the students for the IB exam given at the end of year 2. Many universities will grant transfer credit based on IB exam scores – on a course‐ by‐course basis. Ask your science teacher for more details. NOTE: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course and exam for possible college credit. HEAR, NCAA All IB Courses are one year long. Students taking an IB Course are expected to complete the entire year.

IB DP Biology II HL Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +1.0)

Prerequisites: Final grade of D or better in IB DP Biology I HL Fees: Exam fee if you choose to take the IB exam Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this intensive, year‐long study is the second year of the two‐year higher level (HL) Sciences requirement. You may test at the HL or SL level. The IB Diploma Program biology course covers the relationship of structure and function at all levels of complexity. In this second year, students will continue to build on their knowledge and understanding of life processes learned in the first year. Students learn about plant structure and processes, genetics, evolution, human and animal physiology, and ecology. Throughout this challenging course, students become aware of how scientists work and communicate with each other. Further, students enjoy multiple opportunities for scientific study and creative inquiry within a global context. Students will complete their IA through an inquiry investigation of their own choosing. Many universities will grant transfer credit based on IB exam scores on a course‐by‐course basis. NOTE: NonIB Diploma Program students may take this course and exam for possible college credit. HEAR, NCAA





IB DP Chemistry I HL Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +1.0)

Prerequisites: Final grade of C or better in Honors Chemistry Fees: Exam fee if you choose to take the IB exam This one‐year advanced chemistry course is part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and is also open to non‐IB Diploma Program students. Chemistry is referred to as “the central science”, as chemical principles underpin both the physical environment in which we live and all biological systems. This advanced chemistry course includes the essential principles of the subject (such as quantitative chemistry, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids/bases, oxidation and reduction, and organic chemistry) and also includes one option (such as materials science, biochemistry, energy, or medicinal chemistry). Further, students enjoy multiple opportunities for scientific study and creative inquiry within a global context. Students will complete their IA through an inquiry investigation of their own choosing. This course will begin to prepare the students for the IB exam given at the end of year 2. Many universities will grant transfer credit based on IB exam scores – on a course‐by‐course basis. Ask your science teacher for more details. NOTE: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course and exam for possible college credit. HEAR, NCAA All IB Courses are one year long. Students taking an IB Course are expected to complete the entire year. IB DP Chemistry II HL Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +1.0)

Prerequisites: Final grade of C or better in Honors Chemistry; Final Grade of D or better in IB DP Chemistry I HL Fees: Exam fee if you choose to take the IB exam Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this intensive study can serve as the second year of a two‐ year course. The content of this class addresses more advanced aspects as the same topics as the first year. This advanced chemistry course includes more advanced aspects first year topics (such as energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids/bases, oxidation and reduction, and organic chemistry) and also includes one option (such as materials science, biochemistry, energy, or medicinal chemistry). This class will prepare the student for the IB HL Chemistry exam, which is given at the end of the senior year. Many universities will grant transfer credit based on IB exam scores on a course‐by‐course basis. Ask your science teacher for more details. NOTE: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course and exam for possible college credit. HEAR, NCAA All IB Courses are one year long. Students taking an IB Course are expected to complete the entire year. HEAR, NCAA All IB Courses are one year long. Students taking an IB Course are expected to complete the entire year. IB DP Physics I SL Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +1.0)

Prerequisites: Final grades of a B or better in both semesters of Algebra I & Geometry. Enrollment in Algebra II Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this intensive, year‐long study is the first year of the two‐year higher level (HL) Sciences requirement. You may test at the HL or the SL level. Physics is referred to as “the fundamental science,” as physics principles underpin both the physical environment in which we live and all chemical and biological systems. The Diploma Programme physics course includes the essential principles of the subject (such as mechanics, waves, electricity and magnetism, nuclear physics) but also includes an option (such as engineering physics, relativity or astrophysics) in order to meet the needs of students. In addition to the externally assessed IB exams, students complete two internally assessed requirements: 1) a self‐designed and performed experiment; and 2) the Group IV Project ‐ a collaborative, interdisciplinary project in which students from the different group 4 subjects analyze a common topic or problem. This class will prepare the student for the IB exam. Many universities will grant transfer credit based on IB exam scores on a course‐ by‐course basis. Ask your science teacher for more details. NOTE: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course and exam for possible college credit. HEAR, NCAA All IB Courses are one year long. Students taking an IB Course are expected to complete the entire year. IB DP Physics II HL Grades 12 1 Year, 1 Credit (+1.0 weight)

Prerequisites: Final grade of D or better in IB DP Physics I HL Fees: Exam fee if you choose to take the IB exam Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this intensive, year‐long study is the second year of the two‐year higher level (HL) Sciences requirement. You may test at the HL or the SL level. The Diploma Programme physics course includes the essential principles of the subject (such as mechanics, waves, electricity and magnetism, nuclear physics) but also includes an option (such as engineering physics, relativity or astrophysics) in order to meet the needs of students. In addition to the externally assessed IB exams, students complete two internally assessed requirements: 1) a self‐designed and performed experiment; and 2) the Group IV Project ‐ a collaborative, interdisciplinary project in which students from the different group 4 subjects analyze a common topic or problem. This class will prepare the student for the IB exam. Many universities will grant transfer credit based on IB exam scores on a course‐by‐course basis. Ask your science teacher for more details. NOTE: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course and exam for possible college credit. HEAR, NCAA All IB Courses are one year long. Students taking an IB Course are expected to complete the entire year.





IB DP Sports, Exercise & Health Sciences SL Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +1.0)

Prerequisites: Final grade of D or better in both semesters of Biology Fees: Exam fee if you choose to take the IB exam Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this is a year‐long class. The SEHS course incorporates the disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition, which are studied in the context of sport, exercise, and health. A combination of syllabus content and experimental work provides the opportunity for students to acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to apply scientific principles and analyze human performance. The comprehensive curriculum provides excellent preparation for university courses including those specifically related to Sport, Sports Science or Physical Education. This unique class will prepare students for the IB SL exam. Requires additional sessions outside of class time. Many universities will grant transfer credit based on IB exam scores on a course‐by‐course basis. Ask your science teacher for more details. NOTE: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course and exam for possible college credit. HEAR, NCAA All IB Courses are one year long. Students taking an IB Course are expected to complete the entire year.





SOCIAL STUDIES





SOCIAL STUDIES

Civics/Personal Financial Literacy Grade 9 1 Year, 1 Credit

Citizens need to understand different ideas about civic life, politics, and government so that they can make informed judgments, decisions and actions about the role of government. This course provides a basic understanding of the design and operation of the federal government, with great emphasis at the state and local level.The course covers the Personal Finance Literacy components, including budgeting, interest rates, loans, and personal checking/banking, as well as other aspects of economics. NCAA

Honors Civics/Personal Financial Literacy Grade 9 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +0.5)

Citizens need to understand different ideas about civic life, politics, and government so that they can make informed judgments, decisions and actions about the role of government. This accelerated course provides a basic understanding of the design and operation of the federal government, with great emphasis at the state and local level. Second semester switches gears for students to Personal Financial Literacy (PFL). The course covers the PFL components, including budgeting, interest rates, loans, and personal checking/banking, as well as other aspects of economics. This is an accelerated course that provides a more in depth look at government and personal financial literacy.NCAA

World History Grade 10 1 Year, 1 Credit

World History is a required Social Studies course for 10 th grade students. The course is designed to reinforce student abilities to investigate, communicate, and think critically. Students will use the context of Modern World History to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the past and apply that knowledge to understand and solve problems. Instruction will emphasize the historical inquiry process and concepts such as cause and effect, continuity and change, complexity, diversity and unity and the power of ideas. The reading and interpretation of primary and secondary sources, the use of Document Based Questions and the writing of historical arguments are intended to develop upper‐level skills in analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. HEAR, NCAA

Honors World History Grade 10 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +0.5)

World History is a required Social Studies course for 10 th grade students. The advanced and in‐depth course is designed to challenge students to demonstrate an understanding of the past in the context of world events today. The course will also challenge and reinforce student abilities to create, use and follow historical processes to investigate, communicate, and think critically. Students will use the context of Modern World History to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the past and apply that knowledge to understand and solve problems. Instruction will emphasize the historical inquiry process and concepts such as cause and effect, continuity and change, complexity, diversity and unity and the power of ideas. The analysis and interpretation of complex primary and secondary sources, Document Based Questions and the writing of historical arguments are intended to develop upper‐level skills in analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. HEAR, NCAA

United States History Grade 11 1 Year, 1 Credit

Students will study history of the United States from Reconstruction to present day. This course deals with thematic coverage of the development of the United States. Content focuses on six themes: wars, civil unrest/reforms, women/minorities, industrialization/technology, expansion/exploration, and culture. This course requires additional research. This course satisfies the United States History requirement. Emphasis is on events, institutions, and changes within the United States history. HEAR, NCAA

Honors United States History Grade 11 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +0.5)

Honors U.S. History is an advanced and accelerated course which is centered around the study history of the United States from Reconstruction to present day. This course deals with thematic coverage of the development of the United States. Content focuses on six themes: wars, civil unrest/reforms, women/minorities, industrialization/technology, expansion/exploration, and culture. This course requires additional research. American Government Grade 12 Semester, .5 Credit

The purpose of this course is to introduce the fundamentals of American government and politics, particularly the major institutions and processes which includes a study of the U.S. Constitution, the three branches of government including state and local: as well as current civil rights issues. In addition, students will develop skills and abilities in analyzing and evaluating issues and public policies in American politics. HEAR, NCAA





Economics Grades 1112 Semester .5 Credit

Economics is the study of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The class is designed to introduce students to America’s free enterprise system. Topics of study will include scarcity and comparative economics, market economics, and monetary policy in a global society. Students will practice the principles of Personal Financial Literacy through setting long term and short term financial goals, how to build credit and avoid unnecessary debt, and how to save and invest for their future. HEAR, NCAA

Psychology Grades 1112 Semester, .5 Credit

This course investigates the factors that affect human behavior. Students will explore various theories about human development from early childhood through adolescence and adulthood. The emphasis of study will be in the various fields of Psychology, research, and the developmental approaches to cognitive and physical learning. The purpose of this study rests with gaining greater insight towards personal growth and development. HEAR, NCAA

Sociology Grades 1112 Semester, .5 Credit

This course focuses on the study of human relationships. Students will examine the sociological and theoretical perspectives of culture and social structures, thus, gaining insight into the what, when, and why of relationships that exist between people. HEAR, NCAA

Street Law to Mock Trial Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credit

This course focuses on speech and debate, applicable law, and life skills. Students will be provided with the opportunity to step into the shoes of a trial attorney, judge, and/or witness trying a case in front of a jury of their peers. Topics covered include: Introduction to law and the legal system, criminal law and juvenile justice, torts, family law, and mock trial.

Psychology & Sociology of Sports Grades 1112 Semester, .5 Credit

This course is a one‐semester elective that will begin to familiarize the student with the psychology behind sports and athletes, including topics concerning race, gender, age, and politics. This class will examine a variety of levels of sports participation, such as youth, high school, professional and recreational, while exploring the rationale needed to succeed at each level. A variety of different sports will be explored through the class, such as football, basketball, baseball, cheer, bowling, darts, rodeo, etc., and students will be involved in service projects as part of their final assessment.

IB DP Psychology I HL Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +1.0)

Fee: exam fee if you choose to take the IB exam Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this intensive, year‐long study is the first year of the two‐year higher level (HL) Individuals and Societies requirement. You may test at the HL or SL level. It is a challenging and rigorous curriculum equivalent to an introductory college level course. The aim of the course is to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other organisms. To accomplish this, the course provides instruction in each of the following 14 content areas: History and Approaches, Research Methods, Biological Bases of Behavior, Sensation and Perception, States of Consciousness, Learning, Cognition, Motivation and Emotion, Developmental Psychology, Personality, Testing and Individual Differences, Abnormal Psychology, Treatment of Psychological Disorders, and Social Psychology. Students will be encouraged to study independently, to research and analyze issues, and to relate current events to psychological perspectives. This unique class will prepare students for the IB exam. NOTE: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course and exam for college credit. HEAR, NCAA All IB Courses are one year long. Students taking an IB Course are expected to complete the entire year. IB History I HL: History of Americas Grade 11 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +1.0)

Fee: exam fee if you choose to take the IB exam In the History of the Americas course, students will investigate, analyze and evaluate the following: The causes, practices and effects of World War I, the emergence of authoritarian states in Europe, Japanese, German and Italian expansion in the Interwar period, the causes, practices and effects of the Spanish Civil War, and World War II. Additionally, the course will emphasize the involvement of the impact of these events on the Americas, primarily Canada and Latin America. Students will develop key historical skills and their understanding of key historical concepts. Key Historical Concepts include: Change, Continuity, Consequence, Significance, and Perspectives. Key Historical Skills include: Gathering and sorting historical evidence, evaluating historical evidence, recognizing and understanding historical processes and their relationships to human experience, activity and motivation, organizing and expressing historical ideas and information. Students will be expected to complete an Internal Assessment in which they will investigate a significant historical topic and create a historical argument about that topic. HEAR, NCAA All IB Courses are one year long. Students taking an IB Course are expected to complete the entire year.





IB History II HL: 20 th Century World History Grade 12 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +1.0)

Prerequisite: IB History I HL: History of Americas Fee: exam fee if you choose to take the IB exam In this course, students will investigate, analyze and evaluate The Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union. The course will emphasize the impact of these events on the Americas, the emergence of authoritarian states in Latin America, the role of the US in Korean War and in the Vietnam Wars, and political Developments in Latin America. Students will develop key historical skills and their understanding of key historical concepts. Key Historical Concepts include: Change, Continuity, Consequence, Significance, and Perspectives. Key Historical Skills include: Gathering and sorting historical evidence, recognizing and understanding historical processes and their relationships to human experience, activity and motivation, organizing and expressing historical ideas and information. Students will be expected to complete an Internal Assessment in which they will investigate a significant historical topic and create a historical argument about that topic. HEAR, NCAA All IB Courses are one year long. Students taking an IB Course are expected to complete the entire year. AP Government Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit (weighted +1.0)

This college level course introduces students to key political ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the political culture of the United States. The course examines politically significant concepts and themes, through which students learn to apply disciplinary reasoning, assess causes and consequences of political events, and interpret data to develop evidence‐based arguments. Students must register for both semesters of this course. Completion of summer assignment is required. All AP Courses are one year long. Students taking an AP course are expected to complete the entire year.





AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC Courses require the weekly wear of the issued Air Force uniform and the maintaining of proper Air Force hair and grooming

standards.

AFJROTC Year 1 Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Fee $25 Aerospace Science – Milestones in Aviation History/Leadership 1 A history course designed to acquaint the student with the historical development of flight and the role of the military in history. Combined with Leadership 1, Introduction to Air Forces JROTC: Leadership studies related to the academic subject matter with study habits and time management. Additionally, wear of the uniform, Air Force customs and courtesies, and basic drill skills are introduced. Also, an introduction to Wellness as it applies to habits for lifelong fitness and health. AFJROTC Year 2 Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite AFJROTC Year 1 Fee $25 Cultural Studies: An Introduction to Global Awareness/Leadership II This is a customized course about the world’s cultures. Students will be introduced to the world’s cultures through the study of world affairs, regional studies, and cultural awareness. The course delves into history, geography, religions, languages, culture, political systems, economics, social issues, environmental concerns, and human rights. It looks at major events and the significant figures that have shaped each region. Throughout the course, there are readings, video segments, hands‐on activities, other optional activities, technology enrichment, and assessments to guide and reinforce the material. 21 st Century skills, as defined by the Partnership for 21 st Century Skills are integrated into the course. These include learning and innovation (thinking) skills,‐‐ critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation, and communication and collaboration; information, media, and technology skills‐‐information literacy, media literacy, and ICT (information, communications, and technology) literacy; and life and career skills‐‐flexibility and adaptability, initiative and self‐direction, social and cross‐cultural skills, and productivity and accountability, and leadership and responsibility. Communication from the leader’s perspective is also taught. Wellness skills learned in the first year of the AFJROTC will be enhanced and further developed. AFJROTC Year 3 Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite AFJROTC Year 2 Fee $25 Exploring Space: The High Frontier/Leadership III A science course that includes the latest information available in space science and space exploration. The course begins with the study of the space environment from the earliest days of interest in astronomy and early ideas of the heavens, through the Renaissance, and on into modern astronomy. It provides an in‐depth study of the Earth, Sun, stars, moon, and solar system, including the terrestrial and the outer planets. It discusses issues critical to the travel in the upper atmosphere such as orbits and trajectories unmanned satellites, and space probes. 20% of the course is devoted to the continuing Wellness portion of the course. Leadership Education III is entitled Life Skills and Career Opportunities. This course will be helpful to students deciding which path to take after high school. Information on how to apply for admission to college or to a vocational or technical school is included. Information on how to begin the job search is available to students who decided not to go to college or vocational school. Also, information about financial planning and how to save, invest, and spend money wisely, as well as how not to get caught in the credit trap. Students are informed about real‐life issues such as understanding contracts, leases, warranties, legal notices and personal bills. AFJROTC Year 4 Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite AFJROTC Year 3 and Competitive Selection Board Fee $25 Management of the Corps/Leadership IV Management of the cadet corps allows cadets to manage the entire corps in a laboratory setting supervised by instructors. The laboratory manual contains experiments designed to help students apply concepts and principles discussed in previous JROTC science courses. Policy and Organization: describes the functions of the four branches of the military services, and discusses the Presidential administrations from the 1970’s to the present. The final block of the wellness course culminates with the planning and execution of the President’s Physical Fitness competition between the local JROTC schools.





BUSINESS

Business Department Flow Chart





BUSINESS

Intro to Business Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credits

This course is designed to introduce students to basic business fundamentals and to the Business Pathway and plans of study options: management, entrepreneurship, marketing, accounting and communication are some of the topics that will be introduced. Students will demonstrate their knowledge through the use of standard business practices. They will learn design and layout concepts integrating graphics, text, sound, and animation to create business documents such as: presentations, handouts, company letterheads, sales flyers, business newsletters, and other business documents recommended by the IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals). Intro to Communication Studies Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credits

This course is designed to help students become more effective communicators in a variety of contexts. Whether you want to practice law, become an engineer, go into sales and marketing, enter the medical field, teach, join the military, or run your own business, this course will help prepare you for the challenges and demands of any workplace. Students will develop confidence, practice effective communication, and broaden their knowledge base while they create group presentations, research contemporary issues, engage in debate, craft speeches, and analyze interpersonal communication occurring in family, social, and career situations. This class can count as an English or Elective credit, to be determined by a counselor. Business Communication Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credits

Prerequisite: Intro to Business or Intro to Communication Students explore business communication, including letters, memos, and electronic communication, written reports, oral presentations, and interpersonal communication. Resumes, application letters, interviewing tips, and employment follow‐up are also covered. Marketing I (Principles of Marketing) Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credits

Prerequisite: Intro to Business This course will help students gain an understanding of basic functions of business marketing in a free enterprise system. Students will learn about promotion, advertising, selling, career exploration, financing, and basic business operations. An overview of different types of marketing will be explored. FBLA Leadership I Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credits

Prerequisite: FBLA membership FBLA Leadership is a course designed to prepare students for leadership roles in school, extra‐curricular, and community activities, and for future academic, career, and citizenship responsibilities. Future Business Leaders of America provides innovative leadership development together with a positive work relationship. Participation in FBLA has a direct impact on the success of a person’s career in the real world and what is expected of them in the workplace. Students will be able to utilize the organizational FBLA goals. *Students enrolled in FBLA Leadership are required to be registered members of FBLAPBL organization.

FBLA Leadership II Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credits

Prerequisite: FBLA membership FBLA Leadership II is a continuation of leadership development. This course is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in school, extra‐curricular, and community activities, and for future academic, career, and citizenship responsibilities. Leadership as an agent of change in the workplace, economics, and global business strategies are all advanced areas of study that support FBLA goals. *Students enrolled in FBLA Leadership are required to be registered members of FBLAPBL organization.





Advanced Courses

Advanced Business Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credits

Prerequisite: Teacher Approval *BUS115 PPCC Articulation Credit Students will focus on the operation of the American business system. Covers fundamentals of the economy, careers and opportunities, marketing, management, production, governmental regulations, tools of business, and social responsibilities. This course will empower students to develop professional industry skills to transfer into a workplace career. *Students earning a B or better may receive PPCC credit for BUS115 Intro to Business (3 credit hours) by paying a $10 fee to have the credit recorded on a PPCC transcript. The average PPCC 3 credit hour course costs over $500.

Business Lab The following courses below are Blended Online Courses in a lab environment during the same class period. Courses vary by selection and are comprehensive, selfpaced, and projectbased overall. There is opportunity for cross curricular study and workbased learning. Business Law I Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credits

Prerequisite: Intro to Business or Intro to Communication This course is designed to introduce students to the field of law and how it involves the business community. Students will learn about the court system, basic legal rights and responsibilities, and various areas specific to the business world. A variety of topics will be covered including contracts, purchasing, selling goods and services, consumer rights, business organizations and regulations, and insurance. Students will study case law and argue in a mock trial both sides of an issue decided on by the class. Business Management (Principles of Management) Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credits

Prerequisite: Intro to Business or Intro to Communication This course includes business ownership, marketing, financing, and the general business environment. Students learn about business organizations, human resource management, interpersonal skills, business communications, and the global industry that the business world functions in today. Entrepreneurship (Intro to Entre: Starting Your Own Business) Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credits

Prerequisite: Intro to Business or Intro to Communication This course will take students on a step‐by‐step process of starting their own business. We will examine successful entrepreneurs to see what characteristics made them successful and we will look at common mistakes made by entrepreneurs. You will have the chance to sharpen your entrepreneurial, teamwork and leadership skills. By the end of this course you will be able to write a business plan for your own business. Hospitality and Tourism (Traveling the Globe) Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credits

Prerequisite: Intro to Business or Intro to Communication This course focuses on the wide range of factors that influence the flow of goods and services from the producer to the consumer in the travel, tourism, and lodging industries. Topics may include purchasing and distribution systems, advertising, display and sales, management, and entrepreneurship. Emphasis may be placed on the unique characteristics and functions of travel services and hotel/motel operations. Sports & Entertainment Marketing Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credits

Prerequisite: Intro to Business or Intro to Communication This course focuses on marketing and management functions/tasks that can be applied in amateur or professional sports or sporting events, entertainment or entertainment events, selling or renting of supplies and equipment (other than vehicles) used for recreational or sporting purposes, products and services related to hobbies or cultural events, or businesses primarily engaged in satisfying the desire to make productive or enjoyable use of leisure time.





COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY





COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Computer Science Essentials Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

This course is designed to be the first computer science course for students who have never programmed before. CSE is an optional starting point for the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Computer Science program. Students work in teams to create simple apps for mobile device using MIT APP Inventor. Students explore the impact of computing in society and the application of computing across career paths and build skills and awareness in digital citizenship and cyber security. Students model, simulate and analyze data about themselves and their interests. The also transfer the understanding of programming gained in App Inventor to learn introductory elements of text‐based programming in Python to create strategy games.

Computer Science Principles Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Computer Science Essentials or Teacher Approval Using Python as a primary tool and incorporating multiple platforms and languages for computation, this course aims to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career paths that utilize computing, and introduce professional tools that foster creativity and collaboration. This course can be a student’s first course in computer science, although it is highly encouraged students without prior computing experience to start with Computer Science Essentials or Introduction to Computer Science. CSE helps students develop programming expertise and explore the workings of the Internet. Projects and problems include Android app development, visualization of data, cryptography, and simulation. This course aligns with the AP Computer Science Principles course. Computer Science Applications (CSA) Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Computer Science Principles CSA focuses on integrating technologies across multiple platforms and networks, including the Internet. Students collaborate to produce programs that integrate mobile devices and leverage those devices for distributed collection and data processing. Students analyze, adapt, and improve each other’s programs while working in Java TM and other industry‐ standard tools.

A+ Certification Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

This course will provide students with a strong background in computer theory, maintaining and managing PCs, basic electricity/electronics, and hardware/software concepts pertinent to computer systems and to several Windows Operating Systems (OS) to include Vista/Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, and Windows 10. Students will also review and work on Linux and Mac X OS troubleshooting. By the end of this course, students will effectively use diagnostic tools to identify and repair computer malfunctions and troubleshoot hardware. Instruction will include lectures and discussion, along with hands‐on application in different aspects of computer repair. Students will also be touching on Identifying Printer and network problems. If an individual can apply everything learned over the course of the year and with some additional studying, an individual could take and pass the A+ Certification test.





ENGINEERING PROJECT LEAD THE WAY





ENGINEERING PROJECT LEAD THE WAY

Introduction to Engineering (IED) Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Fee: $15.00 This course teaches problem‐solving skills and teamwork using a design development process. Models of product solutions are created, analyzed, and communicated using solid modeling computer design software. 3D Printing, other advanced machine use, as well as basic shop tool use will be introduced. Projects will include various creative and collaborative tasks to benefit individuals and society. HEAR, IBCC

Principles of Engineering (POE) Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering and Geometry Fee: $15.00 This course is designed to help students understand the field of engineering and engineering technology. Students will build simple machines, robots, design software, use 3D modeling software and 3D printers, as well as learn basic shop tool skills in this class. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes help students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change. HEAR, IBCC

Engineering Design and Development Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: IED, POE In this course, students will work in teams to research, design, and construct a solution to an open‐ended engineering problem. Students apply principles developed in the two preceding courses as well as learning and developing any skills required for the solution of their problem. There is a prototyping lab available for students’ use that will allow students to work in metals with equipment like welders, laser cutters, plastics using vacuum molding and 3D printing, as well as many other shop tools. They must present progress reports, submit a final written report and defend their solutions to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year. HEAR, IBCC

Advanced Design and Development Grade 12 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: IED, POE, and EDD Fee: $15.00 This course is designed to be a continuation of Engineering Design and Development. It will allow students to continue previous development projects or solve new problems. Many of the industry projects will be completed as part of this class.

Engineering Independent Study Grade 12 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: IED, POE, EDD, and Teacher Approval Fee: $15.00 This course is designed to be a continuation of Engineering Design and Development. It will allow students to continue previous department projects or solve new problems. Many of the industry projects will be completed as part of this class. This course will only be available to students who cannot fit Advanced Design and Development into their schedule and requires teacher approval.

IB Design Technology I HL Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit for Group 6

Prerequisite: Instructor and DP Coordinator Approval Required, IED and POE Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this is an intensive year‐long class. The program in IB Design Technology is designed to provide a broad introduction to the design process. In‐depth coverage of the responsibility of the designer, materials science, production processes and techniques, computer‐aided design/computer‐aided manufacturing, and clean technology and green design will be the focus of the program. Students will also receive practical experience in developing knowledge of the aforementioned topics through internal assessments. Design Technology allows students to explore how products are designed from theory to production, and how the product interacts with the consumer and the environment. The student will have the opportunity to conduct an intensive and self‐directed design project. This unique class will prepare students for the IB exam. NOTE: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course and exam for college credit. HEAR, NCAA All IB Courses are one year long. Students taking an IB Course are expected to complete the entire year.





IB Design Technology II HL Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit for Group 6

Prerequisite: Instructor and DP Coordinator Approval Required, IED and POE Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this is an intensive year‐long class and is the second year of the two‐year higher level (HL) Group 6 requirement. You may test at the HL or SL level. It is a challenging and rigorous curriculum equivalent to an introductory college level course. The program in IB Design Technology is designed to provide a broad introduction to the design process. In‐depth coverage of the responsibility of the designer, materials science, production processes and techniques, computer‐aided design/computer‐aided manufacturing, and clean technology and green design will be the focus of the program. Students will also receive practical experience in developing knowledge of the aforementioned topics through internal assessments. Design Technology allows students to explore how products are designed from theory to production, and how the product interacts with the consumer and the environment. The student will have the opportunity to conduct an intensive and self‐directed design project. This unique class will prepare students for the IB exam. NOTE: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course and exam for college credit. HEAR, NCAA All IB Courses are one year long. Students taking an IB Course are expected to complete the entire year.





FINE ARTS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Instrumental Music at Sand Creek is a schoolyear long commitment , and, with the exception of the color guard in marching band, Music Theory and Beginning Guitar, students must be registered for both Fall and Spring semesters to participate. Admittance to any band/orchestra is

by audition only and all enrolling Sand Creek students must audition for ensemble placement. A student’s performance ability as well as instrumentation considerations will determine placement. All SCIM ensembles are available to students of any grade level. All Marching Band students are required to audition into a concert ensemble in addition to Marching Band. With the exception of guitarists, pianists and color guard students, it is required that all students who successfully audition into the jazz ensemble or marching band be concurrently enrolled in

either Percussion Class, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band.

Symphonic Band Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Admission to the Symphonic Band is with director permission/audition only, and at least 2 years prior playing experience is recommended. Fee: $30.00 as well as specified method books The SCHS Symphonic Band is intended for Freshman/Transfer students who are new to the music program. The ensemble curriculum focuses on fundamentals of playing and correcting deficiencies in fundamental technique. Students will gain playing experience by performing quality band literature with an emphasis in instrumental technique and musicianship skills. Students who successfully complete this course with a “B” or higher are welcome to audition for the Scorpion Marching Band and SCHS Wind Ensemble. The ensemble will participate in the CHSAA Large Group Festival each year where the ensemble will be rated on musicality and technical accuracy. Band members are expected and encouraged to participate in chamber music and/or perform solos in addition to ensemble performances. Opportunities to perform in standard instrumental chamber ensembles such as brass and woodwind quintets and percussion ensembles will be provided to all students. Also, auditioning for Honor Bands is highly encouraged. All band students will also perform as a Pep Band at all home basketball games during the Spring semester. HEAR

Strings Orchestra Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Admission to the Orchestra is by audition only, and at least 3 years prior playing experience is recommended. Fee: $30.00 as well as specified method books Students who play the following String instruments are eligible to participate in this class: Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass. Students must provide their own correctly sized instruments and the required method book. The SCHS Orchestra is the premier string ensemble in SCIM. This ensemble plays quality literature and hold the highest standards of performance. The ensemble will participate in a C.H.S.A.A. regional festival each year where the ensemble will be rated on musicality and technical accuracy. Orchestra members are expected and encouraged to participate in chamber music and/or perform solos in addition to ensemble performances. Opportunities to perform in standard instrumental chamber ensembles such as string quartets will be provided to all students. Also, auditioning and volunteering for Honor Orchestras is highly encouraged. Students will receive multiple opportunities to audition for one of these ensembles each school year.

Wind Ensemble Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Admission to the Wind Ensemble is by audition only, and at least 3 years prior playing experience is recommended. Fee: $30.00 as well as specified method books The Wind Ensemble is the premier performing ensemble in Sand Creek Instrumental Music. This ensemble plays quality literature and hold the highest standards of performance. The ensemble will participate in the Colorado Bandmasters Association regional festival each year where the ensemble will be rated on musicality and technical accuracy. The Wind Ensemble frequently performs well enough at the regional festival to advance to the Colorado Bandmasters Association State Concert Band Festival. Band members are expected and encouraged to participate in chamber music and/or perform solos in addition to ensemble performances, and are highly encouraged to take private lessons. Opportunities to perform in standard instrumental chamber ensembles such as brass and woodwind quintets and percussion ensembles will be provided to all students. Also, auditioning and volunteering for Honor Bands is highly encouraged. Students will receive multiple opportunities to audition for one of these ensembles each school year. HEAR

Percussion Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Previous percussion experience or by audition or director’s approval Fee: $30.00 + Sticks/Mallets and a Protective Device (stick bag) This class is for all percussion students – Percussion students SHOULD NOT register for Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band! Percussion Class is a course is designed for high school percussion students and intended to provide them with the opportunity to study percussion intensively and participate in a percussion ensemble. Students will have the opportunity to learn proper performance techniques on percussion instruments ranging from drumline and orchestral instruments (triangle) to ethnic percussion (hand drumming). The class will also perform as a percussion ensemble and explore the diverse music in this genre. The Percussion Class is also the percussion sections for the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band and the drumline and Front Ensemble for the Scorpion Marching Band. Students will be required to attend all the performances for their respective ensembles.





Jazz Band Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Admission to this ensemble is by audition only. It is required that students are concurrently enrolled in Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Symphonic Band or Percussion Class with the exception of guitar and piano players. Fee: $30.00 + Specified Method Books The Scorpion Jazz Ensemble performs the highest caliber literature available including many modern works along with standard big‐band literature. The performing aspect of the ensemble exposes students to literature of the big band genre, and teaches the performance practices that the diverse styles and influences of the music demands. There will be many performance opportunities including several community outreach performances, a district jazz tour and participation in at least one jazz festival. The other primary focus for the class is improvisation. Improvisation is the heart of any definition of jazz, and it will be heavily emphasized. Multiple instructional strategies including (but not limited to): transcriptions, weekly or bi‐weekly listening assignments, keyboarding assignments, lecture and class combo/large group improvisation will be utilized regularly. An intensive study of improvisation and participation in small combos is expected for all members of this ensemble. Students must audition for a spot in the ensemble, and the instrumentation of the group will be kept to a standard big band including: 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, 1 baritone saxophone, 3 tenor trombones, 1 bass trombone, 5 trumpets, 2 drum set, 1 percussion, 1 string bass, 1 piano, 1 guitar. Preference will be given to saxophonists who can double on another instrument (e.g. flute, clarinet). HEAR

Guitar Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credit

Fee: $30.00 Students must own or purchase an Acoustic Guitar to participate in this class. There are no Sand Creek High School guitars. This class is designed for the beginning acoustic guitar player. Students will learn to read and notate music/rhythm as well as read chords and tablature. Students will also develop fundamental skills in rock, classical, and folk songs through a variety of repertoire. The class will include at least one public performance.

Marching Band Grades 912 Fall Semester, .5 Credit

Fee: SCHS Activity Fee: $110. (Additional fee includes assorted equipment/apparel items and show design expenses) Prerequisite: Previous instrumental music experience or by audition or director’s approval. It is required that students are concurrently enrolled in Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Symphonic Band or Percussion Class with the exception of Color guard students. Membership in the marching band is open to all students with previous band experience in grades 9‐12 or by permission of the director. An audition for placement may be required. Preliminary chair placement as well as specific assignments and positions in the competition show will be made during band camp and periodically throughout the semester at the discretion of the director. Color guard members are chosen by audition and need not be instrumentalists. All rehearsals will be extra‐ curricular as scheduled by the director with a minimum of 6 hours of rehearsals scheduled after school hours Monday‐ Thursday each week during marching season. Attendance is required at all rehearsals, performances and competitions unless excused by the Director . Unless prior arrangements are made, all members must participate in the Summer Band Camps in preparation for the Fall marching activities and performances. Additionally, required rehearsals and performances will occur during the annual October Fall break. The marching band performs for all home football games, regional and statewide contests and parades as well as competitions. This class can count as a Fine Art, PE, or an Elective credit. Counselors will determine which category the credit is needed and place it appropriately.

Music Theory Grades 912 Spring Semester, .5 Credit

Fee: $15 Prerequisite: Basic vocal or instrumental performance ability, an interest in how music/harmony works. Music Theory teaches the principles of functional harmony beginning with the basic elements of note reading and rhythms. Students will learn the 12 key signatures and major and minor scales, intervallic relationships, figured bass, voice leading and diatonic harmony, and (depending upon interest) chromatic harmony and form and analysis. A final project will serve as a summative evaluation for the semester. To prepare for a basic college level music theory class, emphasis will be on aural and visual identification of procedures in common‐practice tonality.





FINE ARTSTHEATER Theater I Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credit

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of beginning theater. Students will learn the art and craft of acting by participating in warm ups, stage geography, pantomime, characterization, voice, improvisation, basic stagecraft, and monologue performance. Class assignments include individual and ensemble work. HEAR

Theater II Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Theater I This course is a follow up to Theater I but with a greater emphasis on acting technique. Units include improvisation review, observation, concentration, emotional memory and sense recall, imagination, serious and dramatic performance, theater history, scriptwriting, and directing. HEAR

Tech Theater I Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Theater I Students will be involved in all aspects of productions at Sand Creek High School as they learn how to build sets, design and run lights and sound, gather and create props, design and apply stage makeup, design costumes, coordinate costume rental, and run publicity. This course is very “hands on.” Students must be extremely reliable and trustworthy. HEAR

Theater III Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Theater I and II This course is for the SERIOUS ACTING STUDENT . Students will study schools of thought on acting technique and character development. Students will participate in improvisation, performance of memorized scenes and monologues, auditions, play writing, and directing. Participation in an advanced acting project will be required. Students will be encouraged to use their knowledge and skill in auditions for the real world (for parts or college scholarships). Students can repeat this course for credit. HEAR

IB DP Theatre Arts I HL Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Previous coursework in theatre recommended Part of the International Baccalaureate Programme, this intensive, year‐long study is the first year of the two‐year higher level (HL) Arts requirement. You may test at the HL or the SL level. This theatre course will examine world theatre from a global view, including performance, history, analysis, and criticism. You will also study many different theatrical styles and practitioners and engage in performance of these styles. Improvisation and ensemble work will be a constant mode performance. Students will also creatively devise and blend many theatre practices to make something new. The course components are Theatre in the Making; Theatre in Performance; and Theatre in the World. This class will prepare the student to take the IB exam. Note: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course and exam for college credit. HEAR All IB Courses are one year long. Students taking an IB Course are expected to complete the entire year.

IB DP Theatre Arts II HL Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Previous coursework in theatre recommended Part of the International Baccalaureate Programme, this intensive, year‐long study is the second year of the two‐year higher level (HL) Arts requirement. You may test at the HL or the SL level. This theatre course will examine world theatre from a global view, including performance, history, analysis, and criticism. You will also study many different theatrical styles and practitioners and engage in performance of these styles. Improvisation and ensemble work will be a constant mode performance. Students will also creatively devise and blend many theatre practices to make something new. The course components are Theatre in the Making; Theatre in Performance; and Theatre in the World. In this year the student will do a research and investigation paper, a practical performance proposal, an independent project portfolio and a theatre performance and production presentation. This class will prepare the student to take the IB exam. Note: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course and exam for college credit. HEAR All IB Courses are one year long. Students taking an IB Course are expected to complete the entire year.





FINE ARTS VISUAL





FINE ARTS VISUAL

Introduction 2D Art Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credit

Fee: $22.00 This is a foundational art class (beginning level) in which students will sample a variety of art media while exploring all of the elements of design: line, shape, value, color, texture, form, and space on a basic level. Techniques used to create two‐ dimensional works will include, but not limited to, drawing, painting and printmaking. Students will experience cultural and appreciative aspects of art through various instructional resources and art production.

Intermediate 2D Art Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Introduction to 2D Art with a final Grade of C or better Fee: $21.00 This class further develops on the concepts learned in the Intro to 2D course and extends knowledge of artistic technique and historical content. A variety of media will be used, possibly including but not limited to graphite, charcoal ink, colored pencil, printmaking, pastel, mixed media, watercolor paint, and acrylic paint. Students will further develop their abilities to critically problem‐solve, analyze, brainstorm, and reflect on their own artwork and the artwork of others.

Introduction 3D Art Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credit

Fee: $20.00 This is a foundational art course (beginning level) in which students will acquire knowledge and build skill in creating 3‐ dimensional sculptures. Focused on form, this class will include exploration and production of functional and decorative design, art history, critiques and aesthetics. Students will learn how the elements and principles of art are used in making 3D art and how other cultures are reflected through art. Students will create 3‐dimensional art using a variety of materials that may include ceramics, mixed media, fiber, wire, paper, and recycled materials.

Intermediate 3D Art Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Introduction to 3D Art with a final Grade of C or better Fee: $20.00 This class further develops on the concepts learned in the Intro to 3D Art course and extends knowledge of artistic technique and historical content. Students will focus on creating more in‐depth projects – in both size and level of difficulty. A variety of media will be used, possibly including but not limited to ceramics, fiber, wheel throwing, plaster, wire, plastic, wood, mixed media, and recycled materials. Students will further develop their abilities to critically problem‐solve, analyze, brainstorm, and reflect on their own artwork and the artwork of others.

Ceramics I Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credit

Fee: $30.00 The objective of this course is to introduce students to the basic ceramic techniques of hand building, glazing, and firing. The techniques covered will include pinch building, coil building, texture tiles stamps, carving, and soft slab. In addition, students will explore a variety of surface decorating techniques. Students will learn the procedures for loading and firing an electric kiln. Instruction will include demonstration, art theory, art criticism, and art history, but focus is on student studio work. Ceramics I will fire at Cone 06 (low fire). HEAR

Ceramics II Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credit

Fee: $30.00 Prerequisite: Ceramics I Art with a final Grade of C or better This course further develops the skills learned in Ceramics I relating to hand building and surface finishing techniques. Building techniques will include stiffs slab, use of forms/molds, developing a series of work, larger scale projects and tile murals. Students will learn to throw forms on the potter’s wheel. Instruction will focus on student studio work (with demonstrations) but will also include art history and art criticism. HEAR

Ceramics III Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credit

Fee: $30.00 Prerequisite: Ceramics II Art with a final Grade of C or better This course provided students with a foundation in the history of ceramics, with an emphasis on critique, aesthetic inquiry, and creative production. These courses provide knowledge of ceramic techniques (e.g. kiln, firing and glazing) and processes, with a focus on creative design and craftsmanship. Courses may include clay modeling, hand building, coil building, casting, and throwing on a potter’s wheel.





Digital Photo I Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credit

Fee: $20.00 This course is designed to offer students a basic understanding of photographs taken with a digital camera. Photographs will be manipulated using Adobe Photoshop and other editing programs. An overview of current social and career awareness as it pertains to media will also be discussed. Cultural and appreciative aspects of computer‐generated art will be incorporated in this course through instructional resources and production experiences. This class can count as a Fine Art, Technology, or an Elective credit. Counselors will determine which category the credit is needed and place it appropriately.

Digital Photo II Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Digital Photography I Art with a final Grade of C or better Fee: $20.00 This course will expand upon the beginning digital photography class. It will focus on digital photography in terms of design and communication factors including color, visual design, lighting, graphics, and aesthetics. An overview of current social and career awareness as it pertains to the media will also be discussed. Cultural and appreciative aspects of photography will be incorporated in this course through instructional resources and production experiences. This class can count as a Fine Art, Technology, or an Elective credit. Counselors will determine which category the credit is needed and place it appropriately.

Graphic Design I Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Introduction to 2D Art (Or teacher recommendation) Fee: $20.00 This course will use current computer technology to create graphic design based imagery. Emphasis is placed on both process and product focusing on composition, communication, creativity, and craftsmanship. Commercial design will be a central focus of the class; projects include t‐shirt graphics, band posters, logo design and more. Students will apply their knowledge of the elements and principles of design to strengthen their visual literacy. We will explore a range of design techniques, create using various media and software programs, and study the design work of contemporary and historical designers.

Graphic Design II Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Graphic Design Art with a final Grade of C or better Fee: $20.00 This course will expand on the graphic design principles learned in Graphic Design 1. Students will continue growth in Adobe CS and will add more advanced techniques in those programs. Projects may include, but are not limited to, magazine layout, logo design, t‐shirt graphics and more. This class can count as a Fine Art, Technology, or an Elective credit. Counselors will determine which category the credit is needed and place it appropriately.

IB Visual Arts I HL Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit

Fee: $35.00/Semester Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this intensive, year‐long study is the first year of the two‐year higher level (HL) Arts requirement. You may test at the HL or the SL level. This course is designed for student‐driven curriculum based on inquiry and experiential learning through the creative process. Students are expected to investigate, research, plan, and create a body of artwork using the design cycle to navigate and document their creative process. This course provides an in‐depth understanding of personal, social, cultural and historical purposes for visual dialogue and the contextual importance of artistic creation and analysis. Students will further their visual vocabulary through the use of elements and principles of design using a variety of media, compositions, and commentary. Receiving credit for this course is contingent on successful completion of internal and external assessments. These evaluations allow students an opportunity to showcase their learning experience through a digital portfolio, art show, and oral presentation of their artwork and investigation workbook. NOTE: NonIB Diploma Program students may take this course and examine for college credit. HEAR

IB Visual Arts II HL Grade 12 1 Year, 1 Credit

Fee: $35.00 per semester and exam fee if you choose to take the exam Prerequisite: IB Visual Arts I HL Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this intensive, year‐long study is the second year of the two‐year higher level (HL) Arts requirement. You may test at the HL or the SL level. This course is designed for a student‐driven curriculum based on inquiry and experiential learning through the creative process. Students are expected to investigate, research, plan, and create a body of artwork using the design cycle to navigate and document their creative process. This course provides an in‐depth understanding of personal, social, cultural and historical purposes for visual dialogue and the contextual importance of artistic creation and analysis. Students will further their visual vocabulary through the use of elements and principles of design using a variety of media, compositions, and commentary. Receiving credit for this course is contingent on successful completion of internal and external assessments. These evaluations allow students an opportunity to showcase their learning experience through a digital portfolio, art show, and oral presentation of their artwork and investigation workbook. This course will prepare the student for the IB exam. NOTE: NonIB Diploma Program students may

take this course and examine for college credit. HEAR





FINE ARTS VOCAL MUSIC

All choral ensembles at SCHS are year‐long performance‐focused classes. Students will be contributing members of a performing choral ensemble and learn skills needed for future study and enjoyment of music. The majority of class time will be spent rehearsing for public

performances. Skills including vocal technique, music literacy, and basic music theory will also be taught.

Mixed Choir Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Fee: $30.00 Open to all men and women with no audition or previous experience in choir necessary, Mixed Choir is the introductory course in the vocal music performance pathway. Mixed Choir is designed to introduce the skills of vocal technique, reading music, music theory, and improvisation in the context of a performing musical ensemble. Mixed Choir performs a variety of music at four mandatory concerts throughout the year. Men’s Ensemble Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Invitation Fee: $30.00 Open to men in grades 9‐12 with previous experience in choir by invitation from the Director, Men’s Ensemble is the intermediate course for men in the vocal music performance pathway. Men’s Ensemble is designed to further develop and improve the skills of vocal technique, music theory, and improvisation in the context of a performing musical ensemble. Men’s Ensemble performs a variety of music at four mandatory performances throughout the year. Women’s Ensemble Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Invitation Fee: $30.00 Open to women in grades 9‐12 with previous experience in choir by invitation from the Director, Women’s Ensemble is the intermediate course for women in the vocal music performance pathway. Women’s Ensemble is designed to further develop and improve the skills of vocal technique, music theory, and improvisation in the context of a performing musical ensemble. Women’s Ensemble performs a variety of music at four mandatory performances throughout the year. Chamber Choir Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Audition Fee: $30.00 Open by audition only for men and women in grades 10‐12 with previous experience in choir and who demonstrate an advanced background in vocal music, Chamber Choir is a capstone course for the vocal music performance pathway. Chamber Choir is designed to further develop and improve the skills of vocal technique, music literacy, music theory, and improvisation in the context of a performing musical ensemble. Chamber Choir performs a variety of music at four mandatory performances throughout the year and periodically throughout the school and community. Women’s Select Choir Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Audition Fee: $30.00 Open by audition only for women in grades 10‐12 with previous experience in choir and who demonstrate an advanced background in vocal music, Women’s Select Choir is a capstone course for the vocal music performance pathway. Women’s Select Choir is designed to further develop and improve the skills of vocal technique, music literacy, music theory, and improvisation in the context of a performing musical ensemble. Women’s Select Choir performs a variety of music at four mandatory performances throughout the year and periodically throughout the school and community.





INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY/ADVANCED MANUFACTURING





INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY/ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Print Reading I Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credit

In this foundational course, students will gain an understanding of how to interpret prints and drawings used for manufacturing and machining parts. Students will also learn how to produce prints, techniques for representing three dimensional objects in two‐dimensional drawings, math and measurement tools, and dimensioning and tolerancing methods. Print Reading II Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Print Reading I In this course, students will learn more about various materials and their properties, special machined features, how these are specified on prints, and an overview of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining and the associated print information. Precision Machining Technology 1 Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Print Reading I This course is designed to introduce students to the world of machine tool technology. Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice the necessary fundamental and intermediate machining skills for career success. Topics include machine shop safety, ,measurement, materials, metal composition and classification, job planning and layout. Precision Machining Technology 2 Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credit

Prerequisite: In this course, students will explore the machining and manufacturing career pathway. Students will also have the opportunity to learn and practice the necessary fundamental and intermediate machining skills for career success. Topics include CNC basics, CNC programming, and CNC setup and operations.





PHYSICAL EDUCATION





PHYSICAL EDUCATION Health Grade 9 Semester, .5 Credit

This course provides students with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary for them to be able to act on behalf of themselves and others when making health related decisions. This class promotes encouragement of present and future health practices among students and assists them in becoming better health consumers.

Health II Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Health This course addresses family and social health, growth and development, communicable and chronic diseases, consumer and community health, and environmental health. An introduction of professional organizations with the intent of explaining the various health occupations today will be discussed. Upon successful completion of this course, student will: have knowledge of basic health content areas, comprehend concepts to health promotion and disease prevention, be exposed to various health occupations today.

Athletic Training Grades 1112 1 Year, 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Health II This course is designed to help with the basic understanding of sports injuries, and should be of particular interest to those students interested in becoming physicians, physician’s assistants, physical therapists, nurses, EMT’s or Certified Athletic Trainers. Instruction includes the evaluation of treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and the opportunity to work with athletic teams. Topics covered may include taping and bandaging, proper use of protective padding, treatment modalities, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology. Students may learn to measure cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, and blood pressure. More advances topics may include injury assessment, the phases of healing, and the use of exercise and equipment to help in the reconditioning of injured athletes.

Introduction to Physical Education Grade 9 Semester, .5 Credit

This course may include physical fitness testing, team sports and recreational sports and introduces students to game rules and strategies. Students will participate in daily flexibility, cardiovascular and strength building activities. Student grades are a reflection of dressing out, participation and test scores.

Physical Education Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Introduction to Physical Education This course involves various aspects of a PE curriculum, team sports, team building, lifetime activities, and individual sports.

Weight Training Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Introduction to Physical Education This class is designed for students to gain experience in weight lifting. Proper lifting techniques and various lifting programs will be introduced. Students will participate in flexibility, cardiovascular and strength building activities. Grades will be based on dressing out, participation and test scores.

Advanced Personal Training Grades 1012 Semester, .5 Credit

Prerequisite Intro to PE and Weight Training This class is designed for athletes to gain strength, explosiveness, agility, quickness and speed. Students will build upon their weightlifting techniques and will participate in activities that will improve balance, agility, speed and flexibility as well as strength. This class is tailored toward improving athletic performance. Grades will be based upon dress, participation, and test scores.

Basketball Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credit

This course is a co‐ed class designed to teach the fundamentals (shooting, dribbling, passing) and other aspects of the game (offense, defense, fast break, pressing). Students will learn team and individual strategies in relation to offense, defense, fast break, and pressing. Students will also participate in team and individual contests. Grades will be based upon dress, participation, and test scores.




SAND CREEK HIGH SCHOOL 20192020 Individual Sports Grades 912 Semester .5 Credit

This class will provide each student with basic skills, strategies, terminology and etiquette necessary to be able to incorporate these into a lifetime of fitness and activity. These sports/activities have been chosen to encourage students to participate in physical activity for life and to promote good health and wellness. Some of the following sports and activities will be offered as units throughout the semester. **Disc Golf/Horseshoes/Archery/Pickleball/Croquet/Golf/Tennis/Badminton/Table Tennis (Ping Pong).

Yoga Grades 1012 Semester .5 credit

Prerequisite: Introduction to PE This class involves the practice of safety stretching, relaxing and breathing. Students will learn the origin and benefits of Yoga which include weight loss, better posture, circulation, digestion, breathing, stress reduction and better balance. Pilates is the training method that dancers, skaters, and Pro athletes use. Our emphasis is on form. Core conditioning strengthens the torso muscle, helping to prevent back pain and can change the shape of your body. Students must provide their own Yoga mat. This is also designed for women who want to learn how to lift and improve their bodies through various programs that target precise muscle groups for overall muscle strength and development. This course will also have an emphasis on cardiovascular development utilizing target heart rate valves.





TECHNOLOGY

Intro to Media, Design & Communication Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credit

This class is designed to introduce students to the wide variety of multimedia tools and communication skills in support of interdisciplinary work connecting with learning in all subjects across the curriculum. Focus skills include an understanding and practical use of forms of digital technologies of communication, information, and entertainment. Topics may include introductions to: publishing, graphic arts, video production, 3D and interdisciplinary projects in conjunction with other subjects.

Technology and Design Grades 912 Semester, .5 Credit

Topics may be explored using Adobe Creative Suite 6 software, ArcGIS, and additional software and tools. Topics may include: audio and video production, web page design, Geographic Information System, graphic arts, information portability, Web 2.0 tools, presentation skills, and database utilization. Working individually and in groups, students utilize 21 st Century creative, practical and critical thinking strategies to employ technology in solving problems and presenting knowledge.





WORLD LANGUAGE FRENCH (Language B)

French I Grades 911 1 Year, 1 Credit

French I is the introductory year to studying French as a foreign language. Students are allowed to enroll in this class regardless of previous language study at the middle school level. This course introduces students to the French language. Four basic areas of instructional emphasis comprise the course format: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis on oral work and daily participation is important. Students will experience cultural studies involving geography, history, and literature where applicable. HEAR, NCAA

Honors French I Grades 911 1 Year, 1 Credit

Students are allowed to enroll in this class regardless of previous language study at the middle school level. This course introduces students to the French language. Four basic areas of instructional emphasis comprise the course format: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis on oral work and daily participation is important. Students will experience cultural studies involving geography, history, and literature where applicable. Students who have earned a “C” or better in English have a better chance of success. HEAR, NCAA

French II Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Passing grade in French I or Honors French I French II is the second year of study in French as a foreign language. This class is conducted mostly in French. This course allows students to continue language study in the four basic areas of instructional emphasis: listening, speaking, reading, and writing to develop fluency in conversation, and to learn more in the area of cultural studies, and to prepare for more in depth reading of literature. HEAR, NCAA

Honors French II Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Honors French I or French I (with instructor approval) Students are allowed to enroll in this class regardless of previous language study at the middle school level; this class in an academically accelerated class. This class is conducted mostly in French. This course allows students to continue language study in the four basic areas of instructional emphasis: listening, speaking, reading, and writing to develop fluency in conversation, and to learn more in the area of cultural studies, and to prepare for more in depth reading of literature. Students who have earned a “C” or better in French I have a better chance of success. HEAR, NCAA

French III Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Passing grade in French II This course is conducted entirely in French. Students will read stories that are more advanced and study advanced vocabulary and grammar. Students will also practice composition, translation, and conversation; in addition, students will study geography, history, current events, literature, and culture. Students may be seated with other IB students at different levels of French language proficiency. HEAR, NCAA

Honors French III Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Passing grade in French II This course is conducted entirely in French. Students will read stories that are more advanced and study advanced vocabulary and grammar. Students will also practice composition, translation, and conversation: in addition, students will study geography, history, current events, literature, and culture. Students may be seated with other IB students at different level of French language proficiency. HEAR, NCAA

IB DP SL French III Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Honors French II or French II Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this intensive, year‐long study is the first year of the two‐year standard level (SL) Language B French requirement. This course is conducted entirely in French. Students will read stories that are more advanced and study advanced vocabulary and grammar. Students will also practice composition, translation, and conversation; in addition, students will study geography, history, current events, literature, and culture. Students may be seated with other IB students at different levels of French language proficiency. This class will prepare the student for the IB exam. NOTE: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course. HEAR, NCAA

French IV Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: French III French IV is conducted entirely in French. Students will practice composition, translation, and conversation; in addition, students will study geography, history, current events, literature, and culture. Course objectives include comprehending formal and informal spoken French, composing expository passages, expressing ideas orally with accuracy and fluency. French IV includes use of materials such as recordings, films, newspapers, and magazines. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions is an integral part of this course. HEAR, NCAA The Pursuit of Excellence 56




IB DP SL French IV Grades 1112 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: IB DP SL French III Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this intensive, year‐long study is the second year of the two‐ year standard level (SL) Language B French requirement. This course is conducted entirely in French. Students will practice composition, translation, and conversation; in addition, students will study geography, history, current events, literature, and culture. Course objectives include comprehending formal and informal spoken French, composing expository passages, expressing ideas orally and accuracy and fluency. French IV includes use of materials such as recordings, films, newspapers, and magazines. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions is an integral part of this course. Students may be seated with other IB students at different levels of French language proficiency. This class will prepare the student for the IB exam. NOTE: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course. HEAR, NCAA

French V Grades 12 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: French IV French V is conducted entirely in French. Students will practice composition, translation, and conversation; in addition, students will study geography, history, current events, literature, and culture. Course objectives include comprehending formal and informal spoken French, composing expository passages, expressing ideas orally with accuracy and fluency. French V includes use of materials such as recordings, films, newspapers, and magazines. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions is an integral part of this course. HEAR, NCAA

IB DP SL French V Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: IB DP SL French III Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this intensive, year‐long study is the second year of the two‐ year standard level (SL) Language B French requirement. This course is conducted entirely in French. Students will practice composition, translation, and conversation; in addition, students will study geography, history, current events, literature, and culture. Course objectives include comprehending formal and informal spoken French, composing expository passages, expressing ideas orally and accuracy and fluency. French V includes use of materials such as recordings, films, newspapers, and magazines. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions is an integral part of this course. Students may be seated with other IB students at different levels of French language proficiency. This class will prepare the student for the IB exam. NOTE: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course. HEAR, NCAA





WORLD LANGUAGE SPANISH (Language B)

Spanish I Grades 911 1 Year, 1 Credit

Spanish I is the introductory course to studying Spanish as a second language. Students are allowed to enroll in this class regardless of previous language study at the middle school level. This course introduces students to the Spanish language. Four basic areas of instructional emphasis comprise the course format: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis on oral work and daily participation is important. Students will experience cultural studies involving geography, history, and literature where applicable. Students who have earned a “C” or better in English have a better chance of success. HEAR, NCAA

Honors Spanish I Grades 911 1 Year, 1 Credit

Students are allowed to enroll in this class regardless of previous language study at the middle school level. This accelerated course introduces students to the Spanish language. Four basic areas of instructional emphasis comprise the course format: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis on oral work and daily participation is important. Students will experience cultural studies involving geography, history, and literature where applicable. Students who have earned a “C” or better in English have a better chance of success. HEAR, NCAA

Spanish II Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Spanish I or Honors Spanish I This class is conducted mostly in Spanish. This course allows students to continue language study in the four basic areas of instructional emphasis: listening, speaking, reading, and writing to develop fluency in conversation, and to learn more in the area of cultural studies, and to prepare for more in depth reading of literature. HEAR, NCAA

Honors Spanish II Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Honors Spanish I This class is conducted mostly in Spanish. Students should expect challenging course material with an IB focus. This course allows students to continue language study in the four basic areas of instructional emphasis: listening, speaking, reading, and writing to develop fluency in conversation, and to learn more in the area of cultural studies, and to prepare for more in depth reading of literature. HEAR, NCAA

Spanish III Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Spanish II The course is conducted entirely in Spanish. Students will read stories that are more advanced and study advanced vocabulary and grammar. Students will also practice composition, translation, and conversation; in addition, students will study geography, history, current events, literature, and culture. Students may be seated with other IB students at different levels of Spanish language proficiency. Students may choose to enroll to receive 3 college credits at the end of the school year. HEAR, NCAA

Honors Spanish III Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Spanish II This course is conducted entirely in Spanish. Students will read stories that are more advanced and study advanced vocabulary and grammar. Students will also practice composition, translation, and conversation: in addition, students will study geography, history, current events, literature, and culture. Students may be seated with other IB students at different level of French language proficiency. Students may choose to enroll to receive 3 college credits at the end of the school year. HEAR, NCAA

IB DP SL Spanish III Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Spanish II or Honors Spanish II Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this intensive, year‐long study is the first year of the two‐year standard level (SL) Language B Spanish requirement. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish. Students will read stories that are more advanced and study advanced vocabulary and grammar. Students will also practice composition, translation, and conversation; in addition, students will study geography, history, current events, literature, and culture. Students may be seated with other IB students at different levels of Spanish language proficiency. This class will prepare the student for the IB exam. NOTE: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course. HEAR, NCAA




SAND CREEK HIGH SCHOOL 20192020 Spanish IV Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Spanish III Spanish IV is conducted entirely in Spanish. Students will practice composition, translation, and conversation; in addition, students will study geography, history, current events, literature, and culture. Course objectives include comprehending formal and informal spoken Spanish, composing expository passages, expressing ideas orally with accuracy and fluency. Spanish IV includes use of materials such as recordings, films, newspapers, and magazines. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions is an integral part of this course. Students may choose to enroll to receive 3 college credits at the end of the school year. HEAR, NCAA

IB DP SL Spanish IV Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: IB DP SL Spanish III Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this intensive, year‐long study is the first or second year of the two‐year standard level (SL) Language B Spanish requirement. Students in IB Spanish IV is 12th graders will be prepared to take the SL Language B exam by the end of the year. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish. Students will practice composition, translation, and conversation; in addition, students will study geography, history, current events, literature, and culture. Course objectives include comprehending formal and informal spoken Spanish, composing expository passages, expressing ideas orally with accuracy and fluency. Spanish IV includes materials such as recordings, films, newspapers, and magazines. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions is an integral part of this course. Students may be seated with other IB students at different levels of Spanish language proficiency. This class will prepare the student for the IB exam. NOTE: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course and exam for college credit. HEAR, NCAA.

Spanish V Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Spanish IV Spanish V is conducted entirely in Spanish. Students will practice composition, translation, and conversation; in addition, students will study geography, history, current events, literature, and culture. Course objectives include comprehending formal and informal spoken Spanish, composing expository passages, expressing ideas orally with accuracy and fluency. Spanish V includes use of material such as recordings, films, newspapers, and magazines. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions is an integral part of this course.

IB DP SL Spanish V Grades 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: IB SP SL Spanish IV Part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, this intensive, year‐long study is the second year of the two‐ year standard level (SL) Language B Spanish requirement. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish. Students will practice composition, translation, and conversation; in addition, students will study geography, history, current events, literature, and culture. Course objectives include comprehending formal and informal spoken Spanish, composing expository passages, expressing ideas orally with accuracy and fluency. Spanish V includes materials such as recordings, films, newspapers, and magazines. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions is an integral part of this course. Students may be seated with other IB students at different levels of Spanish language proficiency. This class will prepare the student for the IB exam. NOTE: Non‐IB Diploma Program students may take this course and exam for college credit. HEAR, NCAA

Spanish for Spanish Speakers Grades 912 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Native Spanish speaking ability This class is designed to help native Spanish speakers learn about Hispanic culture, by using literature, audio and visual material. The class is also designed to enhance study strategies. Este curso esta disenado para ayudar a los estudiantes hispanos a continuar desarrollandose en su lengua nativa a traves del uso de literature hispana, peliculas y material auditivo. Tambien esta disenado para desarrollar destrezas de studio. After taking this class, the students will be able to have an in‐depth knowledge of Hispanic culture through literature, essays, and discussion; be able to voice themselves as Hispanics in this country; know the language linguistically better, by extending vocabulary and grammar knowledge, through literature, essays and discussions. Despues de haber tomado este curso, los estudiantes podran profundizar en el conocimiento de la cultura hispana a traves de las lecturas presentadas; encontrar su propia voz como hispanos en este pais; conocer linguisticamente major su cultura; haber ampliado su conocimiento de vocabulario y gramatica, a traves de lecturas, discusiones y ensayos.

Spanish for Spanish Speakers II Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Final grade of C or better in Spanish for Spanish Speakers I or teacher recommendation This course is intended for the native Spanish speaker who would like to maintain or strengthen his/her reading, writing, and oral communication skills. Also, it is intended for the native Spanish speaker interested in taking the IB HL[High Level] Spanish examination (Spanish Language/Spanish Literature). Taking Spanish for Spanish speakers 2 course will prepare the student to take the IB HL Spanish course. Through reading a variety of texts, students will gain an appreciation for Spanish Literature while celebrating their heritage. They will also learn to write in a grammatical correct form. This course will prepare students in a global economy, which requires fluency in more than one language, as well as in job market.





APPLICATION BASED COURSES

IB DP Theory of Knowledge Grade 1112 1 Year, 1 Credit

The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is a two‐semester long class that 11th graders will take during second semester and 12th graders will complete during first semester of their 12th grade year. This is a required course for the full IB DP student. TOK is a course that explores the origins, validity, and the value of various forms of knowledge. It considers sources of knowledge and the varying ways in which we as the knower perceive and process the knowledge we acquire. The Theory of Knowledge course is a flagship element in the Diploma Programme, which encourages critical thinking about knowledge and the role of knowledge itself in a global society, to try to help young people make sense of what they encounter. This course will facilitate inquiry and balanced reflection in the areas of knowing and the ways of knowing.

Student Council Grades 912 1 Year, 1Credit

Fee: $25.00 Prerequisite: Teacher Approval and Student Election This course provides elected student council representatives the opportunity to study, practice, and develop group leadership skills and the time necessary to perform their duties. These skills include, but are not limited to decision‐making, problem‐ solving techniques, communication, human relations and civic responsibility. Student council elections take place in April of the prior school year. Students may not register for this course; students are assigned to the class once elections are held. This is an elective credit.

Yearbook Grades 1012 1 Year, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Application, Teacher Approval In Yearbook, students will be responsible for the marketing and production of the high school yearbook. Students must have excellent attendance and a strong work ethic. Students must be able to meet deadlines, sell advertising, and work well independently or with a group. Good writing skills are necessary; some photography experience and good computer skills are very beneficial. See the counseling office for an application. Class size is limited to 15 students. Students may not register for this course; they are assigned to the course once selections are made. This is an elective credit.

Student Aide Grades 1112 Semester, .5 Credit

Student aides perform vital functions in a classroom, library, administrative office, or counseling office; they carry out a variety of clerical functions, special assignments as needed, and experience duties typical in operating an office or classroom. Due to the level of responsibility, trust, and confidentiality required of these positions, student aides require teacher or administrative/counselor approval. This is an elective credit.

Students must have:

1. 2.5 GPA minimum 2. 95% attendance rate 3. No disciplinary or attendance referrals

Students may take Student Aide once for credit. Subsequent Student Aide positions will not receive credit.


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