21-22 educational planning guide - elcosd.org
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Table of Contents Welcome 3MissionStatement 4Directory 4Acknowledgements 4GraduationRequirements 5KeystoneExams 5StatewideHSGraduationRequirementSummary 6 PromotionRequirements 8TransferStudents 8SummerSchool 8CourseLevels 9CoursePlacements 9APCapstoneDiplomaProgram 10CollegeintheHighSchool 10DualEnrollment 11CareerandTechnicalEducation 12SchedulingofCourses 13ScheduleChangeProcedures 13PupilPersonnelServices 15CollegeEntranceExamPreparation 16Naviance 16PowerSchool 16Schoology 16NCAAEligibility 17Post-SecondaryPlanningTimeline 17WeightedClassRank 18Valedictorian/Salutatorian 20Percentages/LetterGrades 20CareerClustersandPathways 21SampleCoursePlanningGuides 33Post-SecondaryOpportunities 37Post-SecondaryResources 38AgricultureScienceandTechnology 39Art 43BusinessandComputerTechnology 45EnglishLanguageArts 51FamilyandConsumerSciences 59Mathematics 63Music 70Science 74SocialStudies 80TechnologyEducation 88Wellness 92WorldLanguages 95MiscellaneousCourseOfferings 99Work-BasedLearning 101LebanonCountyCareerandTechnologyCenter 102
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ELCOHighSchoolStudentsandParents/Guardians,
Eachnewschoolyearbringsnewopportunitiesforstudentgrowthandsuccess.TheopportunitiesaffordedbytheHighSchool’scourseofferingsandmasterscheduleprovidestudentswiththestructurenecessarytosupporttheirsuccessincoreacademicswhileprovidingtheflexibilitytoexploretheirinterestsacrossawiderangeofsubjectareas.ELCOHighSchoolprovidesstudentswithmanyeducationalopportunities,enablingstudentstostudyintheareasofagriculture,art,businessandtechnology,familyandconsumerscience,music,technologyeducation,wellness,andworldlanguagesinadditiontothecoreacademicareasofEnglish,Mathematics,Science,andSocialStudies.Further,thegraduationrequirementsallowstudentstheflexibilitytodesignacourseofstudytailoredtotheirindividualinterestsandgoals.
Oneofthemostimportantdecisionshighschoolstudentsencounteristheselectionofcoursesforthefollowingschoolyear.Thecoursesstudentsselectguidetheirfuturesandshouldbebasedoncarefulconsiderationofstudents’goals,skills,interests,andabilitiesaswellastheirintendedcareerfield.Courseselectionsshouldreflectstudents’post-secondarygoalsandbegroundedinthecareerclusterthatmatchestheirfutureplans.
Students,asyouembarkonthecourseselectionprocess,usetheavailableresourcesandconsultwithyourparents,teachers,andschoolcounselortodeterminetheappropriatecombinationandfitofcoursesforyou.Carefullyconsideryouracademicrecordindeterminingtheappropriateplacementincoursesandbewillingtochallengeyourself.Highschoolprovidestheopportunitynotonlytoprepareforyourfuturebutalsotoexploreanddevelopyourindividualinterestsandabilities.Bewillingtotakerisksandinvestigateareasofpotentialinterest.Takeadvantageofthemultitudeofopportunitiesavailabletoyou.
ThisEducationalPlanningGuidecontainstheanswerstomostofthequestionspertainingtotheprocessofrequestingcoursesanddevelopingyourscheduleforthefollowingschoolyear.Readalloftheinformationcarefully.TheEducationalPlanningGuideoutlinescourserequirementsandprovidesanoverviewofeachcourseandtheopportunitiesthatareavailabletoyou,includingprogramofferingsattheLebanonCountyCareerandTechnologyCenter.TheEducationalPlanningGuidealsohighlightsfiveCareerPathways,whichareintendedtohelpguideyouthroughyourcourseselectionsastheyrelatetoyourcareergoals.ExploretheCareerPathwaysandplanyourcourseselectionsbasedonyourfutureaspirations.
Ifyouhavequestionsatanypointintheprocess,contacttheschoolcounselorsoradministratorsandwewillbehappytohelpyou.
Sincerely,
JenniferHaas,HighSchoolPrincipal
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Mission Statement
ELCO Together: One community, one school district, creating learning opportunities for each student, every day.
Directory
Ms.JenniferS.Haas HighSchoolPrincipal
Mr.CraigA.Soden HighSchoolAssistantPrincipalMr.J.ThomasEberly HighSchoolCounselor(Grades10-12;Last
NamesH–Z)
Ms.LisaFulton HighSchoolCounselor(Grade9Students)Mr.JohnMentzer HighSchoolCounselor(Grades10–12;Last
NamesA–G;CTCstudents;ELCOVirtualAcademystudents)
Acknowledgements TheinstructionalprogramdescribedinthisEducationalPlanningGuideistheresultofthecollaborationandprofessionalexpertiseoftheELCOHighSchoolfacultyandcurriculumcoordinators.ThelistofnamesbelowistorecognizeandacknowledgethoseindividualswhodirectlycontributedtothedevelopmentoftheEducationalPlanningGuide.
J.ThomasEberly-SchoolCounselorLisaFulton-SchoolCounselorJohnMentzer-SchoolCounselorAmyShoemaker–DirectorofPupilServicesLynnAponick-ScienceDepartmentChairpersonDavidFair-MusicDepartmentChairpersonToddGaffney-PhysicalEducationDepartmentChairpersonMarthaGood-SocialStudiesDepartmentChairpersonWendyKerst–LibrarySciencesDepartmentChairpersonJenniferMartin-WorldLanguageDepartmentChairpersonKennethMiller–AgricultureScience&TechnologyEd.Dept.ChairpersonElizabethPhillips–Family&ConsumerScienceDepartmentChairpersonTarynShowalter-ArtDepartmentChairpersonMichaelSimmons-MathDepartmentChairpersonAmandaTempleton-EnglishDepartmentChairpersonAmyWeddle-Business/ComputerDepartmentChairperson
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Graduation Requirements
SubjectArea CreditsNeededEnglish 4SocialStudies 3Mathematics 3Science 3PhysicalEducation,Health,Driver’sEd,FreshmenSeminar
2.00PE9=.25;FreshmenSeminar=.25;Health=.25;Driver’sEd=.25;
PE=.5;PE=.5
CoursesofChoice 7.00
TotalCredits 22Studentsareresponsiblefortheappropriateselectionofcoursesinordertofulfillgraduationrequirementsandtopreparefortheirpost-secondarygoals.Keystone Exams TheKeystoneExamsareend-of-courseassessmentsdesignedtomeasurestudents’proficiencyinAlgebraI,Biology,andLiterature.StudentsarerequiredtocompleteeachoftheKeystoneExamsbythespringoftheirjunioryearinordertomeetfederalaccountabilityrequirements.Additionally,theseexamsareonecomponentofPennsylvania’ssystemofhighschoolgraduationrequirements,whichareoutlinedinChapter4regulations.Act158of2018establishedmultiplepathwaystofulfillthestate-mandatedgraduationrequirements.(Seechartonfollowingpages.)Act136of2020haspostponedtheimplementationofthesestatewidegraduationrequirementstotheClassof2023.StudentswhodonotdemonstrateproficiencyonaKeystoneExamareprovidedwithremediationpriortoretakingtherespectiveKeystoneExam.ThissupplementalinstructionalignswiththeeligiblecontentassessedthrougheachKeystoneExam(AlgebraI,Biology,andLiterature).
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Statewide High School Graduation Requirement Guidance Summary Act 158 of 2018
For students graduating in 2023 and beyond, the following options exist to meet the statewide graduation requirement: (1) Keystone Proficiency Pathway: Scoring proficient or advanced on each Keystone Exam -
Algebra I, Literature, and Biology. (2) Keystone Composite Pathway: Earning a satisfactory composite score of 4452 on the
Algebra I, Literature, and Biology Keystone Exams (while achieving at least a proficient score on at least one of the three exams and no less than a basic score on the remaining two).
(3) Alternate Assessment Pathway: Successful completion of locally established grade-based
requirements for academic content areas associated with each Keystone Exam on which the student did not achieve proficiency AND one of the following:
a. Attainment of an established score on an approved alternate assessment (SAT, PSAT, ACT, ASVAB);
b. Gold Level on the ACT WorkKeys Assessment; c. Attainment of an established score on an Advanced Placement Program or an
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program exam in an academic content area associated with each Keystone Exam on which the student did not achieve at least a proficient score;
d. Successful completion of a concurrent enrollment course in an academic content area associated with each Keystone Exam in which the student did not achieve at least a proficient score;
e. Successful completion of a pre-apprenticeship program; or f. Acceptance in an accredited 4-year nonprofit institution of higher education and
evidence of the ability to enroll in college-level coursework. (4) Evidence Based Pathway: Successful completion of locally established grade-based
requirements for academic content areas associated with each Keystone Exam on which the student did not achieve proficiency and demonstration of three pieces of evidence consistent with the student’s goals and career plans, including:
a. One of the following: i. Attainment of an established score on the ACT WorkKeys assessment, a SAT
subject test, an Advanced Placement Program Exam, or an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Exam;
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ii. Acceptance to an accredited nonprofit institution of higher education other than a 4-year institution and evidence of the ability to enroll in college-level coursework;
iii. Attainment of an industry-recognized credential; or iv. Successful completion of a concurrent enrollment or postsecondary course;
and… b. Two additional pieces of evidence, including one or more of the options listed above,
or: i. satisfactory completion of a service learning project;
ii. attainment of a score of proficient or advanced on a Keystone Exam; iii. a letter guaranteeing fulltime employment; iv. a certificate of successful completion of an internship or cooperative
education program; v. satisfactory compliance with the NCAA’s core courses for college-bound
student athletes with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. (5) CTE Pathway: For Career and Technical Education (CTE) Concentrators, successful
completion of locally established grade-based requirements for academic content areas associated with each Keystone Exam on which the student did not achieve proficiency and attainment of an industry-based competency certification related to the CTE Concentrator’s program of study or demonstration of a high likelihood of success on an approved industry-based competency assessment or readiness for continued meaningful engagement in the CTE Concentrator’s program of study. For further explanation of the CTE Pathway, reference PDE’s Act 6 guidance.
Excerpted from Statewide High School Graduation Requirement Guidance Act 158 of 2018, issued January 2019 by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
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Promotion Requirements StudentsattendingELCOHighSchoolarerequiredtoregisterforaminimumofsix(6)totalcreditsperyear.SequentialcoursesinEnglish,SocialStudies,Math,andSciencemustbepassedintheirrespectiveorder.
Therequirednumberofcumulativecreditsmustbeearnedpriortothestartofeachschoolyearinorderforstudentstobeenrolledintherespectivegradelevel.Allrequiredcreditsneededforgraduationmustbeearnedpriortothedateofgraduationinordertoparticipateincommencementexercises.
Inordertobepromotedtotherespectivegradelevel,studentsmustsuccessfullyearnthenumberofcreditsasindicatedbelow:
CumulativeCreditsNeeded
SOPHOMORE(10th) 5JUNIOR(11th) 10SENIOR(12th) 16
*Onlyapprovedsummerschoolprogramsmaybeusedtomeetpromotionorgraduationrequirementswhenfailuresoccur.
Transfer Students StudentswhomoveintotheDistrictandfindthemselvesbelowtherequiredcreditsfortheexpectedgradelevelwillbegivendueconsiderationforgradelevelplacementbaseduponthesuccessfulcompletionofcoursesintheareasofEnglish,SocialStudies,Science,Math,PhysicalEducationandHealthintheirpreviousschool.
Summer School Studentsarestronglyencouragedtopassthecoursesinwhichtheyareenrolledduringtheschoolyear.However,studentswhodonotsuccessfullyearnapassinggradeinacourse(s)duringtheschoolyearmaybegrantedtheopportunitytocompleteremedialcoursesduringthesummerinordertorecoupthenecessarycredit,ifamatchingcourseisavailablethroughanapprovedsummerschoolprovider.Theofferingofsummerschoolcoursesiscontingentuponcourseavailabilityandsufficientstudentenrollment.TheDistrictcannotguaranteethatallcoursesfailedduringtheschoolyearwillbeofferedthroughasummerschoolprogram.Creditsmayberemediatedduringthesummerinordertobepromotedtothenextgradelevel.Afeewillbechargedforallsummerschoolcoursesandwillbeincurredbythestudent.
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Course Levels AdvancedPlacement(AP)coursesofferstudentstheopportunitytopursuecollege-levelstudieswhileinhighschool.Studentsexperiencearigorouscurriculumandhavetheopportunitytoearncollegecreditoradvancedstandinginpost-secondarycourseworkbytakingtherespectiveAPExam(s)throughtheCollegeBoardandearningspecificscoresasestablishedbyindividualpost-secondaryinstitutions.TheAPExamsarepaidforbythestudentandareadministeredonnationaltestdatesinMay.WhilestudentsarenotrequiredtotaketherespectiveAPExams,studentsarestronglyencouragedtocompletetheAPExamsasawaytoearncollegecreditandtogaugeknowledgeacquiredthroughAPcoursework.
APcoursesrequireaconsiderableamountoftimeoutsideofschoolengagingincourse-relatedactivities,whichmayincludesummerassignmentsandadditionalclassmeetingsoutsidetheregularschoolday.ByregisteringforanAPcourse,studentsagreetocompletetheadditionalworkinthetimeframeestablishedbytherespectiveAPteacher.Ifthereisaconcernregardingthecoursework,thestudentisexpectedtocontacttheteacherpriortothedeadlineforthesubmissionofassignments.Failuretocompletethesummerassignmentswillnotreleasethestudentfromtheobligationtoremainintheclass,andthemissingworkmaybecountedaszerosbytheteacherandaveragedintothestudent’sgradeforthecourse.
StudentsarestronglyencouragedtotakehonorslevelcoursesinordertoprepareforAdvancedPlacementcoursesandtocarefullyreviewthecoursedescriptionsandprerequisitesasoutlinedintheEducationalPlanningGuide.
Honorscoursesmeettheneedsoftheacademically-talentedstudentandwillrequireindependentworkingreaterdepthineachsubjectarea.Extensivereading,writing,andpresentationskillswillbedevelopedthroughlearningactivities.
CollegePrepcoursespreparestudentsforacomprehensivetwoorfour-yearpost-secondaryprogramandinvolvesubstantialreading,writing,andpresentationactivities.Appliedcoursesaregearedtothestudentwhoplanstoattendacommunitycollege,atradeortechnicalschool,orenteremploymentorthemilitaryimmediatelyafterhighschool.
Course Placements Courselevelplacementdecisionsaredeterminedwithconsiderationofmultiplesourcesofdata,includingteacherrecommendations,prerequisitecoursegrades,PSSAandKeystoneExamperformance,benchmarkassessmentdata,andPVAASstudentprojections.WhiletheEducationalPlanningGuidelistsprerequisitesforspecificcourses,allofthesecomponentsshouldbeconsideredwhendeterminingappropriatecourseplacementsforstudents.
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Asstudentsprogressthroughtheirhighschoolprogram,courselevelsmaychangefromyeartoyear.Teacherrecommendationsshouldbecarefullyconsideredindeterminingtheappropriateplacementofstudentsinclasses.WhencurrentHighSchoolstudentscompletetheonlinecourseselectionprocess,theymayseeteacherrecommendationsforspecificcourses.Parentsshouldbeawareofteacherrecommendationspriortosigningthestudent’sfinalcourserequests.
Additionally,studentsmustobtainthespecificrecommendationofteachersinordertorequestcertaincourses,includingAP,CollegeintheHighSchool,DualEnrollment,andIndependentStudycourses.TeacherrecommendationformsforthesecoursesmustbeobtainedbythestudentfromtheHighSchoolCounselingOffice.Thestudentisresponsibleforcompletingtheformpriortothestudent’sindividualmeetingwithhis/hercounselor.
AllprerequisitesaslistedintheEducationalPlanningGuidemustbefulfilledinordertoenrollinacourse.Ifastudentdoesnotmeettheprerequisiteforacoursehe/shewishestotake,a“waiverofprerequisites”mustbesignedbythestudentandparent/guardian.
AP Capstone Diploma Program TheELCOSchoolDistrictisapprovedbytheCollegeBoardtooffertheprestigiousAPCapstoneDiplomaProgram.Theprogramisbasedontwoyear-longAPcourses:APSeminarandAPResearch.ThesetwoAPcoursesdifferfromotherAPcoursesinthattheyarenotsubject-specificbutratherendeavortodevelopstudents’skillsinresearch,analysis,developingevidence-basedarguments,collaborating,writing,andpresenting.Studentswhocompletethetwo-yearsequenceofAPSeminarandAPResearchareeligibletoearnoneoftwoAPCapstoneawards.
• Studentsearnthe“APCapstoneDiploma”byearningscoresof3orhigheronboththeAPSeminarandAPResearchexamsaswellasonfouradditionalAPExamsoftheirchoosing.
• Studentsearnthe“APSeminarandResearchCertificate”byearningscoresof3orhigheronboththeAPSemesterandAPResearchexamsbutNOTonfouradditionalAPExams.
“College in the High School” TheELCOSchoolDistrictoffersstudentswithvariousopportunitiestoearncollegecreditwhileinhighschool.Onewayinwhichstudentsmayearncollegecreditisthroughthesuccessfulcompletionofcoursesthataredesignatedas“CollegeintheHighSchool”(CIHS)courses.Throughagreementswithpost-secondaryinstitutions,includingHarrisburgAreaCommunityCollegeandHarrisburgUniversity,studentsmayconcurrentlyearnbothhighschoolandcollegecreditbysuccessfullycompletingcertainCIHSdesignatedcoursesontheELCOcampusthatareinstructedbyELCOteachers.
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Inordertoearncreditthroughthedesignatedpost-secondaryinstitution,studentsmustcompletetheapplicationprocessrequiredbytherespectivepost-secondaryinstitutionandfulfilltherequirementsoftheregistrationprocess.Studentsmayalsoberequiredtopassaplacementexamforcertaincourses.IfstudentselecttoearnthecollegecreditsthroughaCIHScourse,theyareresponsibleforthecostsassociatedwiththeCIHScourse,whichareofferedtostudentsatasubstantiallyreducedrate.CurrentinformationregardingcostsandothereligibilityrequirementsisavailablethroughtheCounselingOffice.Coursesforthisprogrammaychangefromyeartoyear,socontactwiththestudent’sschoolcounselorisessential.
Dual Enrollment TheELCOSchoolDistricthasestablisheddualenrollmentagreementswithseverallocalcollegesanduniversities.Throughthesedualenrollmentagreements,juniorsandseniorswhomeetthespecifiedeligibilityrequirementsmayconcurrentlyenrollinpost-secondarycoursesanduponsuccessfulcompletionofthecourse(s),creditwillbeawardedbyboththepost-secondaryinstitutionandELCOHighSchool.Currently,ELCOhasdualenrollmentagreementsestablishedwithHACC(Lebanoncampus),LebanonValleyCollege,andHarrisburgUniversity.
StudentswhocompleteadualenrollmentcoursewillhavethecourselistedontheirELCOHighSchooltranscriptundertheheadingof“DualEnrollment.”ForELCOHighSchoolpurposes,eachcourse(Level100orhigher)willcarryLevelIVcourseweight.Thegradesearnedindualenrollmentcourseswillbefactoredintoastudent’sweightedgradeaverageandassociatedclassrank.Studentsareresponsibleforprovidinganofficialtranscriptfromthepost-secondaryinstitutiontohis/herschoolcounselorattheconclusionofeachsemesterindicatingthefinalpercentagegradeearnedinthecourse.
Additionalinformation,includingspecificeligibilityrequirementsestablishedbyeachinstitution,isavailablethroughtheHighSchoolCounselingOffice.Generalguidelinesthatapplytothedualenrollmentprograminclude:
• Studentsmustmeetalleligibilityandadmissionsrequirementsasoutlinedbytherespectivepost-secondaryinstitution.
• StudentsmustbemakingsatisfactoryprogresstowardfulfillinggraduationrequirementsasdeterminedbytheDistrict.
• StudentsmayonlytakecoursesthatarenotofferedaspartofthecurrentcurriculumofferingsatELCOHighSchool.
• Astudentisnotpermittedtosubstituteadualenrollmentcourseforarequiredhighschoolcourseunlessapprovedbythebuildingprincipalafterconsultationwiththeappropriatedepartmentchair.Creditearnedthroughdualenrollmentcourseswillcounttowards“elective”creditintermsofgraduationrequirements,unlessotherwiseapprovedbythebuildingprincipal.
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• Studentsandparentsareresponsibleforalltuitioncostsandotherfeesassociatedwithadualenrollmentcourse.
• Studentsandparentsareresponsiblefortransportationtoandfromthepost-secondaryinstitution.Asignedtransportationagreementwillberequired.
• Coursestakenthroughadualenrollmentprogrammaynotberemedialcoursesandmustbeatthe100-levelandequivalenttoatleast3collegecredits.
• Coursescompletedoutsideoftheregularschoolyear(i.e.,summercourses)willnotbeapprovedfordualenrollmentcreditandwillnotbelistedonastudent’shighschooltranscript.
• Thestudentisresponsibleformeetingtheattendanceandotherrequirementsasoutlinedbytheinstructorandthepost-secondaryinstitution.
• Droppingadualenrollmentcourseaftertheestablisheddrop/addperiodsmayresultinthestudentnotmeetingtheDistrict’sgraduationrequirements.Thesamedrop/addpolicyfollowedintheHighSchoolappliestodualenrollmentcoursesaswell,inadditiontothepoliciesestablishedatthepost-secondaryinstitution.
• Inordertotransferofficialcollegecreditearnedthroughdualenrollment,thestudentisresponsibleforcontactingthepost-secondaryinstitutionwherehe/sheearnedthedualenrollmentcreditsandtransferringthosecreditstohis/herfuturepost-secondaryinstitution.
Career and Technical Education CareerandTechnicalEducationprogramspreparestudentsforawiderangeofcollegeandcareeropportunitiesandhelpstudentsdeveloptheskillsthataresoughtbytoday’semployers.AvarietyofCareerandTechnicalEducationprogramsareofferedthroughtheLebanonCountyCTCaswellasthroughELCO’sAgricultureScienceprogram.FormoreinformationontheopportunitiesavailablethroughtheLebanonCountyCTC,consultthatsectionoftheEducationalPlanningGuide.
StudentswhodesiretoattendtheLebanonCountyCTCshouldconsultwiththeirschoolcounselorforinformation.Tenthandeleventh-gradestudentshavetheopportunitytovisittheCTCinthefallofeachschoolyear.ApplicationstoattendtheCTCareavailabletostudentsinDecemberofeachschoolyear.Acceptanceintoanover-enrolledprogramattheCTCisbasedonastudent’sattendance,grades,completedcourses,anddisciplinaryrecord.
StudentswhoareenrolledinaprogramatCTCwillhavetheCTCprogramlistedontheirHighSchooltranscript.CertainCTCprogramsareeligiblefordualenrollmentcreditatvariouspost-secondaryinstitutionsforstudentsmeetingestablishedcriteria.ThecreditsawardedthroughdualenrollmentprogramsandarticulationagreementsthroughtheCTCwillappearontherespectivepost-secondaryinstitution’stranscript.
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OnceacceptedintoaprogramattheCTC,studentsmayonlywithdrawfromthatprogramandreturntoELCOwithinthefirst10schooldaysoftheyear.Otherwise,anyrequestforchangestoastudent’sCTCstatus/enrollmentwillbedeterminedonanindividualbasisandonlywithconsiderationofextenuatingcircumstances.
AdmissiontoELCO’sCareerandTechnicalEducationAgricultureScienceProgramisopentoallstudentsenrolledatELCOHighSchool.StudentswhoareinterestedinpursuingaCTEAgricultureSciencecoursemustmeettheprerequisitesestablishedforeachcourse.Studentswhocompletetheappropriatesequenceofcoursesandareconsideredtobe“programcompleters”areeligibletotakethecorrespondingNOCTIexamduringthespringoftheirsenioryearonestablishedtestdates.Additionally,studentsmaybeeligibletoearncollegecreditsthroughDelawareValleyCollegeandareencouragedtopursuevariousindustrycredentialsavailablethroughtheprogram.
Scheduling of Courses CourseslistedintheEducationalPlanningGuidemaybecancelledorofferedviaanonlineprogramduetolimitedstudentrequests.Further,studentsarealsocautionedthatitmaybeimpossibletoscheduleallofthecoursesrequested.Therefore,studentsareencouragedtogivecarefulconsiderationtotheselectionofalternatecoursesduringthecourserequestprocess.
Schedule Change Procedures Itisimperativethatstudentsandparentsdedicatesufficientconsiderationanddiscussiontothecourseselectionprocess.Thecoursesthatareselectedbystudentsinthespringofeachschoolyeardeterminestaffing,courseofferings,andtheoveralldevelopmentofthemasterschedule.Thedecision-makingprocessinvolvedinselectingastudent’scourserequestsshouldconsiderthestudent’sinterests,skills,abilities,andpost-secondarygoals.Thecourseselectionform,signedbyaparent/guardian,representsthestudent’sfinalcourserequests.Ifasignedcourseselectionformisnotreceivedfromthestudentbythedeadlinedate,theselectionsmadeatthestudent’smeetingwiththecounselorwillrepresentthestudent’sfinalcourserequests.
ALLschedulechangerequestsfortheentireacademicyearmustbecompletedpriortoAugust13,2021.Theonlyexceptionswillbeforstudentswhosuccessfullycompletesummerschoolcoursesandreceivetheirfinalgradeafterthisdate.Oncetheschoolyearbegins,anyrequestforchangestoastudent’sschedulewillbedeterminedonanindividualbasisandonlywithconsiderationforextenuatingcircumstances,suchas:
• Medicalissuesthatinterferewithastudent’sabilitytotakeacourse.Amedicalprofessional’snoteindicatingthatparticipationinthecoursewillhaveanegativeimpactonthestudentwillbenecessary.
• Coursegrades,studenttestingdata,orteacher/counselorrecommendationindicatethatachangeincourselevelisinthebestinterestofthestudent.
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• Acourseneededtofulfillgraduationrequirementswasnotscheduled.
• Acoursewasscheduledforwhichthestudentdidnotmeettheprerequisite(s).
• Anunforeseenopportunityforachallenginganduniqueeducationalexperiencedevelopsthatservesthestudent’sbestinterests.
• Astudentwasscheduledforacoursethathe/shepreviouslycompleted.
• AstudentwishestoenrollinadualenrollmentorAPcourse.
• Anirresolvableschedulingconflictorschedulingerroroccurred.
Torequestaschedulechange,thestudentmustobtaina“schedulechangerequest”formfromhisorhercounselor.Allchangesmusthavetheapprovaloftheteacher(s)involved,aparent/guardian,thecounselorandanadministrator.Thestudentmustremainintheclassuntilnotifiedbythecounselorastowhenthechangewillbecomeeffective.Schedulechangeswillnotbemadetoaccommodaterequestsforspecificteachers,lunchperiods,etc.
Oncetheschoolyearorsemesterbegins,schedulechangeswillnotbepermittedexceptfortheextenuatingcircumstanceslistedaboveandonlywithadministrativeapproval.Therefore,studentsmustgivecarefulconsiderationtotheircourseselectionsinthespringandrealizethatschedulechangeswilllikelynotbepossibleoncetheschoolyearbegins.Theschedulechangeprocedureslistedbelowwillbefollowedforchangesthatoccuroncetheschoolyearhascommenced:
Forasemestercourse:
• Ifastudentwithdrawsfromasemestercoursebetween11and23schooldaysintothecourse,thedroppedcourse(s)willappearonthestudent’stranscriptwith“WP”or“WF”toindicatethestudent’swithdrawalfromthecourse.A“WP”willbeindicatedonthestudent’stranscriptifthestudenthadapassinggradeatthetimeofthewithdrawalfromthecourse.A“WF”willbeindicatedonthestudent’stranscriptifthestudenthadafailinggradeatthetimeofthewithdrawalfromthecourse.
• Ifastudentwithdrawsfromasemestercourseafter23schooldaysintothecourse,thedroppedcoursewillappearonthestudent’stranscriptasa“WF”andwillbefactoredintoastudent’sGPAwithzerocreditbeingearnedinthecourse.
Forayear-longcourse:
• Ifastudentwithdrawsfromayear-longcoursebetween23and45schooldaysintothecourse,thedroppedcourse(s)willappearonthestudent’stranscriptwith“WP”or“WF”toindicatethestudent’swithdrawalfromthecourse.A“WP”willbeindicatedonthestudent’stranscriptifthestudenthadapassinggradeatthetimeofthewithdrawalfromthecourse.A“WF”willbeindicatedonthestudent’stranscriptifthestudenthadafailinggradeatthetimeofthewithdrawalfromthecourse.
• Ifastudentwithdrawsfromayear-longcourseafter45schooldaysintothecourse,thedroppedcoursewillappearonthestudent’stranscriptasa“WF”andwillbefactoredintoastudent’sGPAwithzerocreditbeingearnedinthecourse.
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Pupil Personnel Services Pupilpersonnelserviceshelpstudentsdevelopbothacademicallyandsocially-emotionallyandaredesignedandimplementedbyateamofeducationalspecialists.TheDistrictprovidesclassroomteachers,schoolcounselors,nurses,psychologists,asocialworkerandadministratorstoassiststudents.OtherspecialistsareavailablethroughtheLancaster-LebanonIntermediateUnitandotherpartneragencies.Counseling Department
TheHighSchoolCounselingDepartmentstrivestopromoteandenhancestudentachievementbyaddressingtheacademic,personal,andcareerdevelopmentneedsofstudents.Majorfunctionsaretoprovideindividualandgroupcounselingservicestoassiststudentswitheducationalandcareerplanningandtoenhancetheirsocial-emotionalgrowth.Counselorsguidestudentsincourseselection,assiststudentsincareerandcollegeplanning,andcoordinateandmaintainacompleterecordofstudentprogress.
Academically Talented and Gifted Students
AcademicallytalentedandgiftedstudentsareencouragedtopursuethemostdemandingcurriculumofferedatELCO,whichiscomprisedoftheAdvancedPlacement(AP)andHonors-levelcourseslistedintheEducationalPlanningGuide.Whileitisdifficultforanyonestudenttoenrollinallofthecoursesidentified,studentsshouldrequestcoursesthatbestcomplementtheirinterestsandpreparethemfortheirpost-secondaryeducationandcareerplans.Studentsareencouragedtocombinetheircorecurricularprogramwithelectivesandextra-curricularopportunitiesintheareasoffinearts,drama,publications,music,theatre,andinterscholasticathletics.Special Education
Specialeducationsupportservicesareavailabletomeettheneedsofidentifiedexceptionalindividuals.Studentsbelievedtobeeligibleforspecialeducationservicesshouldbedirected,throughaschoolcounselor,totheDirectorofPupilServicesand/orDirectorofSpecialEducation.Homebound Instruction
TheHomeboundInstructionprogramisatutorialserviceprovidedforstudentswhohaveadiagnosedlong-termphysicalorpsychologicalillnessthatconfinesthemtothehomeorhospital.Studentswhoexpecttobeconfinedforphysicaldisability,illness,injury,orotherurgentreasonsformorethantenschooldaysshouldconsultwiththeAssistantPrincipalforinformationontherequireddocumentation.Thenatureoftheillnessandthelengthoftheanticipatedabsencemustbeverifiedbythestudent’sphysician.Uponapproval,ascheduleforhomeboundinstructionwillbeestablished.
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College Entrance Exam Preparation Collegeentranceexam(SAT,ACT)preparationmaterialsandresourcesareavailablethroughtheHighSchoolCounselingOffice,includingresourcesavailablethroughtheCollegeBoardandKhanAcademy,whichhaspartneredwiththecreatorsoftheSATtohaveexclusiveaccesstobuildapersonalizedpracticeprogramforstudents.Thesetoolsarefreeandavailableforeverystudenttotakeownershipoftheirpersonallearningandtheirfuture.StudentswhotakethePSATwillreceiveapersonalizedcodeforaccesstoapersonalprofilewithKhanAcademy.
Naviance
ELCOHighSchooloffersthe“Naviance”onlineprogramtostudentsandparentstosupportstudents’collegeandcareerexplorationandreadiness.TheNavianceplatformfacilitatesstudentsinaligningtheirstrengthsandintereststotheirpost-secondarygoals.StudentswillusethevarioustoolswithinNaviancetoidentifytheirstrengths,goals,skillsandinterests,plantheirHighSchoolcourseofstudy,explorecareersandpost-secondaryschools,applytopost-secondaryinstitutions,andsearchforscholarships.
StudentsandparentsmayaccessELCOHighSchool’sNaviancepageathttp://connection.naviance.com/eastlebcs.Questionsabouttheprogram,aswellasinformationonhowtoregister,shouldbedirectedtotheschoolcounselors.
PowerSchool StudentsandparentsareencouragedtofrequentlyaccessPowerSchoolinordertomonitorstudentprogressincourses.TeachersupdategradesinPowerSchoolonaregularbasis.Dailyannouncements,attendance,andotherstudentinformationmayalsobeaccessedthroughthePowerSchoolforParentsportal.InformationonhowtoaccessthePowerSchoolforParentsportalmaybeobtainedthroughtheDistrict’swebsite.
Schoology SchoologyistheDistrict’sLearningManagementSystemandcontainsinformationandresourcespertainingtoallofthestudent’scourses.Clubadvisors,staff,andstudentorganizationsalsoutilizeSchoologytocommunicateinformationtostudents.ParentsmaycreateaSchoologyParentaccountaswell.InformationoncreatingaSchoologyaccountmaybeobtainedthroughtheDistrict’swebsite.
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NCAA Eligibility StudentswhoareconsideringplayingDivisionIorDivisionIIintercollegiatesportsafterhighschoolmustcompletetheeligibilityprocessthroughtheNCAAEligibilityCenter.InordertobecertifiedbytheNCAAEligibilityCenter,studentsarerequiredtoearnspecificcreditsinhighschoolincorecoursesatthecollegepreparatorylevelaswellasaminimumgradepointaverageandcollegeentranceexamscore.Studentsinterestedincompetinginathleticsatthecollegiatelevelmustinformtheirschoolcounselorearlyintheirhighschoolcareer,preferablyduringthefreshmanyear,andcreateaCertificationAccountthroughtheNCAAEligibilityCenter.ConsulttheNCAAEligibilityCenterwebsiteforinformationonthespecificrequirementsforcertificationathttps://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3.
Post-Secondary Planning Timeline Thefollowingaresuggestedactivitiesforstudentstocompleteinordertopreparefortheirpost-graduationgoals.Forassistancewithanyoftheactivitiesbelow,studentsshouldconsulttheirschoolcounselor.
9thGrade• Selectcoursesthatwillchallengeyouandexploreareasofinterestthatalignwithyour
post-secondarygoals.• Developeffectivestudyhabits.• Getinvolvedinschoolactivitiesandclubs.• Talkwithparents,friends,relatives,andneighborsabouttheircareersandexplorecareer
informationthatisavailablethroughNaviance.• Investigatethevariousoptionsforpost-secondaryeducation.• SuccessfullycompletetheFreshmenSeminarcourseandidentifyaCareerClusterthatis
ofinteresttoyouandmatchesyouridentifiedskillsandabilities.
10thGrade• Thinkseriouslyaboutyourpost-secondarygoals,identifyingwhattypeofpost-secondary
education,militarybranch,oremploymentyouwouldliketopursue.• Alignyourcourseselectionswithyourpost-secondarygoalsanddiscussyourgoalswhen
meetingwithyourschoolcounselor.• Discussyourgoalswithyourparent/guardianandtogetherexploretheresources
availablethroughNaviance.• Begintodevelopanunderstandingofthefinancialaidprocessandexplorethevarious
scholarshipopportunitiesthatareavailable.• TakethePSAT10duringthespringofyoursophomoreyear.
11thGrade• Communicateyourpost-secondarygoalstoyourschoolcounselor,teachers,and
parents/guardianssothattheymaybestsupportyouinpreparingtoattainyourgoals.• Gatherspecificinformationpertainingtoyourpost-secondarygoals,whetherthatbe
informationspecifictopost-secondaryschools,militarybranchesandopportunities,orcareerfields.
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• UtilizethesearchfeaturesavailablethroughNaviancetoidentifypost-secondaryschoolsofinterest.Exploretheschools’websitesandcontacttheirAdmissionsOfficeformoreinformation.
• MonitorthescheduleforadmissionsrepresentativesandmilitarypersonnelwhovisitELCO.Talktotherepresentativeswhentheyareavailable.Thisisagreatopportunitytomakepersonalcontactwithanadmissionsrep!
• TakethePSAT/NMSQTinthefallandfollowthroughontherecommendedpracticethroughKhanAcademypriortotakingtheSATinthespring.
• Attendcollegeandcareerfairswheneverpossible.• TaketheSATorACTinMarch,May,orJuneofyourjunioryearifyouareplanningto
furtheryoureducationatafour-yearcollegeorotherpost-secondaryinstitutionthatrequirescollegeentranceexamscores.
• TakeAPExamsfortheAdvancedPlacementcoursesinwhichyouareenrolled.• Visitpost-secondaryinstitutionsinthespringandsummerinordertoidentifythelistof
schoolstowhichyouwishtoapply.
12thGrade• Continuetoexplorecollegesearchresourcestofinalizethepost-secondaryinstitutionsto
whichyouintendtoapply.• Beawareofapplicationproceduresanddeadlinesforeachpost-secondaryinstitution.
ManyapplicationsmustbesubmittedonlineorthroughtheCommonApplicationorNaviance.
• CoordinateeachcollegeapplicationwithyourschoolcounselorandupdateyourinformationinNaviance.
• Researchscholarshipsofferedbyeachinstitutionaswellasthoseavailablethroughtheschoolandcommunityorganizations.
• IfyouhavenottakentheSATortheACT,orwishtoretakeoneorbothcollegeentranceexams,registerforthecorrecttestearlyintheschoolyear.Registeronlineatwww.collegeboard.comorwww.actstudent.org.
• DetermineifSATSubjectTestsarerequiredbytheinstitutionstowhichyouareapplying.• AttendFinancialAidInformationsessions,includingtheFAFSACompletionWorkshop
thatisheldaroundDecembereachyear.• AllseniorsapplyingforfinancialaidshouldcompletetheFreeApplicationforFederal
StudentAid(FAFSA)inthefall.Applyonlineatwww.fafsa.ed.gov.• Ifaprivatepost-secondaryinstitutionrequirestheCSSProfile,obtainaprofile
registrationformatwww.collegeboard.com.• MalestudentsmustregisterforSelectiveService180daysbeforeor30daysaftertheir
18thbirthday.Registrationisrequiredinordertobeconsideredforstateorfederalfinancialaid.StudentsmayregisterontheFAFSAapplicationformoratwww.sss.gov.
• Ifeitherofyourparentsisdeceased,disabled,orretired,contacttheSocialSecurityAdministrationforeducationalbenefits.
• Ifeitherofyourparentsisaveteran,contacttheVeteransAdministrationortheAmericanLegionforotherfinancialaidpossibilities.
• Reviewawardlettersyouhavereceivedfromvariousschools.• Sendyouracceptanceletterandrequireddeposittoyourchosenschool,beingcarefulto
followallinstructions.• Notifytheotherschoolstowhichyouhaveappliedthatyouwillnotbeattending.• Paycloseattentiontofinancialaiddeadlines.
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Weighted Class Rank Classrankisameasureoftheacademicachievementofanyonestudentinaclassinrelationshiptoallotherstudentsintheclassandisdeterminedusingastudent’scumulativeweightedGPA.CoursesinthecoreacademicareasofEnglish,Math,Science,andSocialStudies,WorldLanguages,andadvancedelectivecoursesmaybegivenadditionalweighttocalculateastudent’sweightedgradeaverageforthepurposeofdeterminingclassrank.ThelevelassignedtoeachcourseislistedintheEducationalPlanningGuide.Coursesthataregradedonapass/failbasisdonotfactorintoastudent’sweightedgradeaverageorclassrank.Classrankiscalculatedattheconclusionofeachschoolyear.Classrankisdeterminedusingtheweightedfactormethod,asshowninthetablebelow,tocalculateastudent’sweightedcumulativegradeaverage.Toobtaintheweightedgradeaverage,thepercentgradeassignedbytheteacherasthestudent’sfinalcoursegradeismultipliedbythecreditvalueestablishedforthecourseandthenbytheweightedfactorassignedtothecourseasindicatedbelow:
Level WeightedFactor Description
LevelIV 1.12 IncludesAdvancedPlacement(AP),CollegeintheHighSchool,EMTanddualenrollmentcourses
LevelIII 1.06 IncludesHonorscoursesand3rdand4thyearWorldLanguagecourses
LevelII 1.03 IncludesCollegePrepcoursesandadvancedelectivecourses
LevelI 1.00 IncludesAppliedcoursesandallcoursesnototherwisedesignated
Forexample,
Course Percent x Course Credit x Weighted
Factor = Weighted Grade
Lit, Analysis, and Comp III - CP 87 x 0.5 x 1.03 = 44.805 Creative Writing 93 x 0.5 x 1.03 = 49.29
Global Studies & Geography – Applied 95 x 1.0 x 1.00 = 95 AP Statistics 82 x 1.0 x 1.12 = 91.84
Physics I: Mechanics - Honors 91 x 1.0 x 1.06 = 96.46 Spanish III 85 x 1.0 x 1.06 = 90.1
Web Design I 93 x 0.5 x 1.00 = 46.5 Metal Manufacturing I 89 x 0.5 x 1.00 = 44.5
TOTALS 6.0 = 558.495
To calculate the student’s weighted grade average, divide the student’s total weighted grade (558.495 in the above example) by the student’s total number of credits attempted (6.0 credits in the above example) to determine the student’s weighted grade average (which would be 93.0825 in the above example). The weighted grade average is used to determine the student’s class rank.
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Valedictorian/Salutatorian ValedictorianandSalutatorianforthegraduatingclassaredeterminedasoftheendofthethirdmarkingquarterofthesenioryear,basedonthecumulativeweightedgradesatthattime.Oncethevaledictorianandsalutatorianaredeterminedattheendofthethirdmarkingquarter,thosepositionsarefixed.Afinalseniorclassrankisthencalculatedattheconclusionoftheschoolyear.Percentages/Letter Grades Lettergradesmaybeassignedtostudentsbasedonthepercentrangeslistedbelow:
PercentRange LetterGrade98-100 A+93-97 A90-92 A-87-89 B+83-86 B80-82 B-77-79 C+73-76 C70-72 C-67-69 D+63-66 D60-62 D-
lessthan60 F
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Career Clusters and Pathways ThePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationhasidentifiedfiveCareerPathwaysthatencompasssixteenCareerClusters.StudentsareencouragedtoinvestigatethefiveCareerPathwaystoassistinplanningappropriatecourseselectionsthatwillsupporttheirpost-secondarygoals,particularlywithintheelectiveareas.DescriptionsforeachCareerPathwayarelistedonthefollowingpagesalongwithalistingoftheELCOcoursesthatcorrespondtoeachCareerPathway.StudentsshouldexploretheinterestandabilityquestionslistedtodeterminetheCareerPathwaythatmostappealstotheminadditiontoconsideringthevariouscareerexplorationactivitiesinwhichthestudenthasparticipated,includingtheactivitiesinNaviance.Studentswillalsofindthehighestpaying,fastestgrowing,andmostemployedoccupationsforeachCareerCluster.TheoccupationalinformationwasobtainedfromthePACareerZonewebsiteatwww.pacareerzone.org.FormoreinformationonPennsylvania’sCareerClustersandPathways,includingrelevantemploymentoutlooks,visitthePACareerZonewebsite.
ArtsandCommunications
Business,Finance,andInformationTechnology
EngineeringandIndustrialTechnology
HumanServices
ScienceandHealth
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Arts and Communications Pathway TheArtsandCommunicationspathwayisdesignedtocultivatestudents’awareness,interpretation,applicationandproductionofvisual,verbalandwrittenworkandincludesthefollowingCareerClusters:
§ Arts§ A/VTechnology§ Communication
Areyouinterestedin…? Canyou…? Doyouenjoy…?• newsreportingand
writing• interviewingand
reviewing• multi-mediaproductions• actions• radio,TV,film,video• performinginabandor
chorus• attendingconcerts• drawing,painting• creativeartwork
• sing• playaninstrument• becreative• articulateclearly• writeandconduct
interviews• meetdeadlines• draw• sculpt
• writing• makingvideos• workingwithfilmprops• seekingcreativeideas• workingwithsound
effects• performinginfrontofa
liveaudience• workingwithcomputers• hands-on,minds-on
activities
ArtsandCommunicationPathwayCourses• AdvancedStageProduction• AmericanHistorythrough
Film• AmericanMusicalTheater• Animation• APCapstone• APEnglishLanguageand
Composition• APEnglishLiteratureand
Composition• APMusicTheory• ArtI,II,III• ArtPortfolio• Band• CareerConnections• Chorus• CommercialArt&Design
(CTC)
• ComputerApplications• ComputerGraphics• ConcertChoir• CulturalStudiesofthe
Latter20thCentury• DigitalVideo• Entrepreneurship• HistoryofPopMusic• IndependentArt• LACI,II,III,IV• Marketing• MediaCommunications
Technology(CTC)• MusicStageProduction• MusicTheory• Piano
• Portfolio• PotteryI,II• Printmaking• Psychology• RockBand• Sociology• SoundRecordingand
Production• TelevisionandFilm
ProductionI,II• VoiceClass• WebDesignI,II• WindEnsemble• WorldLanguages• Yearbook/Journalism
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Arts,A/VTechnology,andCommunicationOccupations
HighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• ArtDirectors• TechnicalWriters• TelecommunicationsLineInstallersandRepairers
• CommercialandIndustrialDesigners
• FilmandVideoEditors• AudioandVideo
EquipmentTechnicians• TechnicalWriters• Technical
Directors/Managers
• GraphicDesigners• PrintingPressOperators• Telecommunications
EquipmentInstallersandRepairers
• TelecommunicationsLineInstallersandRepairers
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Business, Finance, and Information Technology Pathway TheBusiness,Finance,andInformationTechnologypathwayisdesignedtopreparestudentstoentertheworldofbusiness,financeandinformationservicesandincludesthefollowingCareerClusters:
§ InformationTechnology§ FinanceandInsurance§ BusinessandAdministration§ MarketingSalesandService
Areyouinterestedin…? Canyou…? Doyouenjoy…?• abusinessenvironment• management• sales• computersandtechnology• presentationstogroups• telecommunications• advertising• differentworksites• insurance• recordkeeping
• workeasilywithothers• organizeyourtime
efficiently• workwithstatistics• usecomputers&other
technology• payattentiontodetails• solveproblems• workindependently• showinitiative• workonateam
• meetingwithgroups• makingbudgets• organizingaproject• planninganevent• workingwithtechnology• sellingproducts&
services• processingnumbers&
figures• preparingfinancial
reports• followingdirections• learningnewsoftware
programs Business,Finance,andInformationTechnologyPathwayCourses• AccountingIA,IB,II,III• Agribusiness• Animation• APComputerScience
Principles• APCalculus• APStatistics• BusinessMath• CareerConnections
• ComputerApplications• ComputerGraphics• DigitalVideo• Economics• Entrepreneurship• FoundationsofCoding• FreshmanSeminar• GeneralBusiness• Internship• LivingonYourOwn• Marketing
• MusicRecordingandProduction
• PersonalFinance• Probability&Statistics• TelevisionandFilm
Production• WebDesignI,II• WorldLanguage• Yearbook/Journalism
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InformationTechnologyOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• ComputerNetwork
Architects• InformationSecurity
Analysts• SoftwareDevelopers,
SystemsSoftware• InformaticsNurse
Specialists
• SoftwareDevelopers,Applications
• InformationSecurityAnalysts
• SoftwareDevelopers,SystemsSoftware
• WebDevelopers
• ComputerUserSupportSpecialists
• SoftwareDevelopers,Applications
• InformaticsNurseSpecialists
• NetworkandComputerSystemsAdministrators
FinanceandInsuranceOccupations
HighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• Treasurersand
Controllers• Actuaries• PersonalFinancial
Advisors• FinancialAnalysts
• Actuaries• Treasurersand
Controllers• PersonalFinancial
Advisors• FinancialAnalysts
• Accountants• BankTellers• InsuranceSalesAgents• TreasurersandControllers
BusinessandAdministrationOccupations
HighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• ChiefSustainability
Officers• Computerand
InformationSystemsManagers
• GeneralandOperationsManagers
• HumanResourcesManagers
• OperationsResearchAnalysts
• ManagementAnalysts• Computerand
InformationSystemsManagers
• Fundraisers• Trainingand
DevelopmentSpecialists
• OfficeClerks,General• PatientRepresentatives• Secretariesand
AdministrativeAssistants• OrderFillers,Wholesale
andRetailSales
MarketingSalesandServiceOccupations
HighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• SalesManagers• MarketingManagers• Advertisingand
PromotionsManagers• PublicRelationsand
FundraisingManagers
• MarketResearchAnalystsandMarketingSpecialists
• Models• MarketingManagers• PublicRelationsand
FundraisingManagers
• RetailSalespersons• Cashiers• SalesRepresentatives,
WholesaleandManufacturing
• First-LineSupervisorsofRetailSalesWorkers
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Engineering and Industrial Technology Pathway TheEngineeringandIndustrialTechnologypathwayisdesignedtocultivatestudents’interests,awarenessandapplicationtocareersrelatedtotechnologiesnecessarytodesign,develop,install,andmaintainphysicalsystems.
Includes:§ ArchitectureandConstruction§ Manufacturing§ Transportation,Distribution,andLogistics
Areyouinterestedin…? Canyou…? Doyouenjoy…?• buildingandconstruction• tools,equipment,and
materials• woodworking• mathandscienceclasses• fitnessandsports• precisionwork• designandarchitecture• engineering• computertechnology• productionmanagement• howthingswork
• applyscienceandmathtorealworldissues
• readandunderstanddirections
• solveproblemsofacomplexnature
• understanddirectivesandreadmaps
• organizereportsandpeople
• seeataskthroughthecompletion
• useacomputer
• traveling• workingwithyourhands• designing/workingwith
projects• workinginalabsetting• workingonateam• buildingwithyourhands• operatingtoolsand
equipment• payingcloseattentionto
detail
EngineeringandIndustrialTechnologyPathwayCourses• AccountingIA,IB,II,III• AgricultureMechanics• All2-YearHalf-dayCTC
Programs• APCalculus• APComputerScience
Principles• APPhysicsI:Algebra-Based• APStatistics• Biology• BusinessMath• ChemistryI,II
• ComputerApplications• ComputerGraphics• EmergencyMedical
Technician• HomeRepair&Construction• IntroductiontoAgriculture• IntroductiontoTechnology• LandscapeTechnology(CTC)• Marketing• Mathematicscourses• MechanicalandArchitectural
Drawing
• MetalManufacturingI,II• PhysicsI,II• PowerTechnologyI,II• TechnologyEducation
IndependentStudy• WebDesignI,II• WeldingandIndustrial
Machining• WoodworkingI,II• WorldLanguage
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ArchitectureandConstructionOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• ConstructionManagers• TransportationEngineers• ElevatorInstallersand
Repairers• Boilermakers
• Pipelayers,Plumbers,Pipefitters,andSteamfitters
• Carpenters• FenceErectors• MechanicalDoor
Repairers
• ConstructionLaborers• RoughCarpenters• Landscapingand
GroundskeepingWorkers• Electricians
ManufacturingOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• PowerDistributorsand
Dispatchers• ElectricalandElectronics
Repairers,Powerhouse,Substation,andRelay
• PowerPlantOperators• AircraftStructure,
Surfaces,Rigging,andSystemsAssemblers
• ComputerNumericallyControlledMachineToolProgrammers,MetalandPlastic
• FiberglassLaminatorsandFabricators
• SlaughterersandMeatPackers
• SecurityandFireAlarmSystemsInstallers
• MaintenanceandRepairWorkers,General
• TeamAssemblers• First-LineSupervisorsof
ProductionandOperatingWorkers
• Helpers–ProductionWorkers
Transportation,Distribution,andLogisticsOccupations
HighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• AirTrafficControllers• StorageandDistribution
Managers• AirlinePilots,Copilots,and
FlightEngineers• CommercialPilots
• AmbulanceDriversandAttendants
• AutomotiveandWatercraftServiceAttendants
• AvionicsTechnicians• SubwayandStreetcar
Operators
• LaborersandFreight,Stock,andMaterialMovers
• HeavyandTractor-TrailerTruckDrivers
• LightTruckorDeliveryServicesDrivers
• AutomotiveMasterMechanics
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Human Services Pathway TheHumanServicespathwayisdesignedtocultivatestudents’interests,skillsandexperiencesforemploymentincareersrelatedtofamiliesandhumanneeds.
Includes:§ LawandPublicSafety§ EducationandTraining§ HospitalityandTourism§ GovernmentandPublicAdministration§ HumanServices
Areyouinterestedin…? Canyou…? Doyouenjoy…?• workingwithpeople• owningyourown
business• agingadults• childdevelopment• family&socialservices• foodpreparation• teaching• counseling
• organizewell• plananddirectprograms• becreative• communicatewell• assumeleadership• workwithateam• useinterpersonalskills• beconscientiousand
dependable• planbudgets
• communicationservices• helpingandprotecting
others• workingwithpeople• counselingandadvising
people• servingothers’needs• interviewingpeople• sellingproductsorservices• handlingcustomer
complaints• searchingforanswersto
humanproblems
HumanServicesPathwayCourses• APHumanGeography• APU.S.Government• APU.S.History• APWorldHistory:Modern• CareerConnections• ChildDevelopment
IndependentStudy• ContemporaryWorldIssues• CookingLightandEasy• Cosmetology(CTC)• CulinaryArts(CTC)• CulinaryCafé• CulturalStudiesoftheLatter
20thCentury
• Economics• EducationSeminar• EmergencyMedical
Technician• FreshmenSeminar• GeneralBusiness• GlobalCuisine• GlobalStudiesand
Geography• Health• HolocaustandGenocide
Studies• HumanDevelopment• LawEnforcement(CTC)• LivingonYourOwn
• MilitaryHistory• Nutrition&FoodScience• PastryArts(CTC)• PersonalFinance• Preschool:Age3&Ages4-5• Psychology• Sociology• U.S.HistoryIII• U.S.Government• WorldCultures• WorldLanguage
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LawandPublicSafetyOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• Lawyers• First-LineSupervisorsof
PoliceandDetectives• AdministrativeLawJudges
Adjudicators,andHearingOfficers
• CriminalInvestigatorsandSpecialAgents
• ForensicScienceTechnicians
• ParalegalsandLegalAssistants
• EmergencyMedicalTechniciansandParamedics
• Arbitrators,Mediators,andConciliators
• SecurityGuards• Lawyers• SheriffsandDeputy
Sheriffs• CorrectionalOfficersand
Jailers
EducationandTrainingOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• EconomicsTeachers,
Postsecondary• EngineeringTeachers,
Postsecondary• ComputerScience
Teachers,Postsecondary• EducationAdministrators,
Postsecondary
• NursingInstructorsandTeachers,Postsecondary
• HealthSpecialtiesTeachers,Postsecondary
• BusinessTeachers,Postsecondary
• BiologicalScienceTeachers,Postsecondary
• ElementarySchoolTeachers
• TeacherAssistants• SecondarySchoolTeachers,
ExceptSpecialandCareer/TechnicalEducation
• Tutors
HospitalityandTourismOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• GamingManagers• FoodServiceManagers• ChefsandHeadCooks• LodgingManagers
• CombinedFoodPreparationandServingWorkers
• FoodServers,Nonrestaurant
• Cooks,Restaurant• ChefsandHeadCooks
• CombinedFoodPreparationandServingWorkers
• WaitersandWaitresses• JanitorsandCleaners,
ExceptMaidsandHousekeepingCleaners
• MaidsandHousekeepingCleaners
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GovernmentandPublicAdministrationOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• FinancialExaminers• PostmastersandMail
Superintendents• Coroners• OccupationalHealthand
SafetySpecialists
• BioinformaticsTechnicians
• UrbanandRegionalPlanners
• ConstructionandBuildingInspectors
• FinancialExaminers
• Coroners• EligibilityInterviewers,
GovernmentPrograms• ConstructionandBuilding
Inspectors• OccupationalHealthand
SafetySpecialists
HumanServicesOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• FuneralServiceManagers• Industrial-Organizational
Psychologists• Neuropsychologistsand
ClinicalNeuropsychologists• CounselingPsychologists
• MassageTherapists• PersonalCareAides• MarriageandFamily
Therapists• SubstanceAbuseand
BehavioralDisorderCounselors
• PersonalCareAides• Nannies• Hairdressers,Hairstylists,
andCosmetologists• SocialandHumanService
Assistants
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Science and Health Pathway TheScienceandHealthpathwayisdesignedtocultivatestudents’interestsinthelife,physicalandbehavioralsciences.Inaddition,itinvolvestheplanning,managingandprovidingoftherapeuticservices,diagnosticservices,healthinformationandbiochemistryresearchanddevelopment.
Includes:§ HealthScience§ Agriculture,Food,andNaturalResource§ ScientificResearch/Engineering
Areyouinterestedin…? Canyou…? Doyouenjoy…?• healthcareenvironment• scienceandmedicine• medicalresearch• foodproduction• environment&
conservation• pharmacy• physicaltherapy• sports/fitness• informationsystems• conservation• radiology
• payattentiontodetail• usecomputerand
technology• workinalabsettingor
medicalfacility• applyscientifictheoryto
real-lifeproblems• workingoutdoorsaround
animalsandplants• collectandanalyzedata
fromexperiments• workingwithpeoplein
need• workwithscienceand
maththeories
• diagnosingandcaringforsickanimals
• workoutdoorswithwildlife
• solvingproblems• workingoncuttingedge
scientificresearch• workingonateam• medicallabresearch• makingacontributionto
society• workingwithnumbers• developingconclusions
fromadatabase
ScienceandHealthPathwayCourses• AdventureActivity• Agribusiness• Anatomy&Physiology• APBiology• APCalculus• APEnvironmentalScience• APStatistics• APPhysicsI:Algebra-Based• Biology• ChemistryI,II• ChemistryinAgriculture• CompanionAnimalsand
EquineScience• CookingLightandEasy• CulinaryArts(CTC)• CulinaryCafé• CreativeMovementI,II
• DentalAssisting(CTC)• EmergencyMedical
Technician• EnvironmentalEcology• FFA&Leadership• ForensicScience• GlobalCuisine• Health• HealthCareersTechnology
(CTC)• HumanDevelopment• IntroductiontoAgriculture
Science• IntroductiontoHorticulture• MedicalAssistant(CTC)• NutritionandFoodScience
• OptimalPerformance• PastryArts(CTC)• PhysicsIandII• PIAASportsOfficiating• Pre-Calculus• PrinciplesofPhysicalScience• Probability&Statistics• ProductionAgriculture• SportsTherapySciences
(CTC)• StrengthTraining• SupervisedAgriculture
Experience(SAE)• Wildlife&Forestry
Management• WorldLanguage
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HealthScienceOccupations
HighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• Orthodontists• Surgeons• Anesthesiologists• Obstetriciansand
Gynecologists
• AnesthesiologistAssistants• NursePractitioners• GeneticCounselors• HomeHealthAides
• RegisteredNurses• NursingAssistants• HomeHealthAides• LicensedPracticaland
LicensedVocationalNurses
Agriculture,Food,andNaturalResourceOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• NaturalScienceManagers• EnvironmentalEngineers• NurseryandGreenhouse
Managers• FoodScientistsand
Technologists
• FarmLaborContractors• NonfarmAnimal
Caretakers• BiologicalTechnicians• Environmental
EngineeringTechnicians
• NurseryandGreehouseManagers
• NurseryWorkers• NonfarmAnimal
Caretakers• Farmworkers
ScientificResearch/EngineeringOccupationsHighestPaying FastestGrowing MostEmployed• Biofuels/Biodiesel
TechnologyandProductDevelopmentManagers
• Physicists• Sociologists• ComputerHardware
Engineers
• ClinicalDataManagers• Mathematicians• ComputerandInformation
ResearchScientists• Cartographersand
Photogrammetrists
• AutomotiveEngineers• HumanFactorsEngineers
andErgonomists• ElectricalEngineers• Biofuels/Biodiesel
TechnologyandProductDevelopmentManagers
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Sample Course Planning Guides
Thefollowingcourseplanningguidesareprovidedtoassiststudentsindevelopingafour-yearcourseplanthatwillpreparethemtopursuethepost-secondarytrainingneededtofulfilltheircareergoals.Thesamplesprovidedonthefollowingpagesarerecommendationsofhowstudentsshouldstructuretheircourseselectionsinordertomeetgraduationrequirementsandpreparefortheircareergoalsandrelatededucation.Thesampleplanningguidesalsoreflectthecoursesthatstudentsneedtotakesequentiallyineachcoreacademicsubjectarea.AdditionalinformationregardingthesesequentialcoursesmaybefoundinthedepartmentlistingsintheEducationalPlanningGuide.Studentswillenrollinsixcreditsperschoolyear.Bandandchoruswillbeofferedduringaflexperiodandwillbescheduledinadditiontothesixcredits.The“elective”coursesindicatedoneachcourseplanreflecteither.5creditsemestercoursesormaybecombined(asillustratedbythedottedline)asa1credit,year-longcourse.Eachcurriculardepartmentoffersavarietyofcoursesforstudentstoselect.
9thGrade 10thGrade 11thGrade 12thGrade
Lit,Analysis,andCompI
Lit,Analysis,andCompII
Lit,Analysis,andCompIII
Lit,Analysis,andCompIV
U.S.HistoryIII U.S.Government GlobalStudiesandGeography
ElectiveElective
Math Math Math ElectiveElective
BiologyorPrinciplesof
ScientificInquiry
ChemistryorBiology Science
Elective
Elective
PE9&FreshmenSeminar
Health&Driver’sEd PEChoice PEChoice
Elective Elective Elective ElectiveElective Elective Elective ElectiveElective Elective Elective Elective
StandardCoursePlantoMeetGraduationRequirements
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Thecollegepreparatorycurriculumisdesignedforstudentswhointendtoenrollinahighereducationprogramafterhighschoolgraduation.Studentsneedtocarefullyconsidertheparticulartypeofprogramthattheywishtopursueandtheinstitutionstowhichtheyintendtoapply.Itistheresponsibilityofstudentsplanningtoentercollegetocompleteaprogramofstudiesthatwillqualifythemforadmission.Admissionrequirementsvarybypost-secondaryinstitution.Programplanningshouldbemadeinconsultationwithparents,teachers,andcounselors.
Forastudentplanningtoenterafour-yearcollege,itisstronglyrecommendedthatstudentscompletetheminimumcreditsineachacademicarea:
·English-4credits
·SocialStudies-4credits
·Mathematics-4credits
·Science-4credits(minimum2creditsofalabscience)
·WorldLanguage-2creditsofthesamelanguage
9thGrade 10thGrade 11thGrade 12thGrade
Lit,Analysis,andCompI
Lit,Analysis,andCompII
Lit,Analysis,andCompIII
Lit,Analysis,andCompIV
U.S.HistoryIII U.S.Government GlobalStudiesandGeography
SocialStudiesElectiveorChoice
Math Math Math Math
Biology Chemistry Physics ScienceChoice
PE9&FreshmenSeminar
Health&Driver’sEd PEChoice PEChoice
Elective Elective Elective ElectiveElective Elective Elective ElectiveElective Elective Elective Elective
Four-YearCollegePreparatoryCoursePlan
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9thGrade 10thGrade 11thGrade 12thGrade
Lit,Analysis,andCompI
Lit,Analysis,andCompII
Lit,Analysis,andCompIII
Lit,Analysis,andCompIV
U.S.HistoryIII U.S.Government
GlobalStudiesandGeographyORScienceOR
Math
GlobalStudiesandGeographyORScienceOR
Math
Math Math
GlobalStudiesandGeographyORScienceOR
Math
ElectiveElective
BiologyorPrinciplesof
ScientificInquiry
ChemistryorBiology
PE9&FreshmenSeminar
Health&Driver’sEd CTC CTC
Elective PEChoice Elective Elective Elective Elective ContractPE
Studentsenrolledinatwo-year,half-dayCTCprogrammustcompletetheirthirdcreditinSocialStudies,Science,andMathduringeithertheirjuniororsenioryear.TwoofthesecoursesmustbescheduledinconjunctionwithEnglishduringthejunioryear.Theremainingthirdrequiredcreditmustbescheduledduringthestudent’ssenioryear.
Career&TechnologyCenterTwo-Year,Half-DayProgram
CoursePlan
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9thGrade 10thGrade 11thGrade 12thGrade
Lit,Analysis,andCompI
Lit,Analysis,andCompII
Lit,Analysis,andCompIII CTCEnglish
U.S.HistoryIII U.S.Government GlobalStudiesandGeography
Math Math Math CTC
BiologyorPrinciplesof
ScientificInquiry
ChemistryorBiology ScienceChoice
PE9&FreshmenSeminar
Health&Driver’sEd PEChoice
Elective PEChoice Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective CTCMath
Career&TechnologyCenterOne-Year,Full-DayProgram
CoursePlan
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Post-Secondary Opportunities
Type Description
On-the-JobTrainingEmployer-designedtrainingestablishedfortheworkertogainthenecessaryworkskillswhilehe/sheisgettingpaidonthejob.
DiplomaorCertificateProgram
Short-termprogramsof6monthsto1yeartoacquirespecificskillsinordertogainemploymentattheentrylevel.Theseprogramsmaybefoundattechnicalschools,communitycolleges,juniorcollege,andevensomeuniversities.
MilitaryTraining
Allbranchesofthemilitaryhaveskilledtrainingfor3yearsormore.StudentscanusetheirGIBilltopayforcollegeaftertheirdischargeorservefor20yearsuntilretirementwithfullbenefits.
ApprenticeshipPrograms
Industry-basedprogramtrainingworksonthejobandinaclassroomsettingaswell.Uponcompletion,theworkerwillgainjourneymanstatusinthespecificindustry(3-4yearsinlength).Apprenticesarepaidastheygotoschool.
AssociateDegreePrograms
Theseareterminal2-yeardegreesthatenabletheindividualtogainentry-levelemploymentinaspecificcareer.Often,theseworkerswillbeginemploymentafter2yearsofschoolandthenobtainfuturedegreesattheemployer’sexpense.Typicallocationsarecommunityandjuniorcolleges.Sometechnicalschoolandmostuniversitieshavesomeassociatedegreeprograms.
BachelorDegreePrograms
Thesearefour-yeardegreeswithacombinationofgeneraleducationcourseworkandspecificmajor.Theycanbeliberalartscolleges,privatecolleges,publiccolleges,oruniversities.
GraduateandProfessionalDegreePrograms
Thesearethepost-graduatefieldssuchaslaw,medicine,andPh.Dorotherprofessionalfields,typically1to5yearsbeyondabachelor’sdegree.
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Post-Secondary Resources
College Planning
College Board https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Education Planner (PHEAA) www.educationplanner.org
NCAA Eligibility Center https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3
College Entrance Exams and Preparation
ACT www.act.org
SAT sat.collegeboard.org/home
Khan Academy www.khanacademy.org
Career Exploration
Bureau of Labor Statistics www.bls.gov
PA Career Zone www.pacareerzone.org
PA Dept. Labor & Industry www.dli.state.pa.us
Financial Aid/Scholarships
Federal Student Aid https://studentaid.ed.gov
Federal Student Loans www.studentloans.gov
FAFSA https://fafsa.ed.gov
PHEAA www.pheaa.org
Post-Secondary Planning
myFUTURE www.myfuture.com
Naviance http://connection.naviance.com/eastlebcs
Transition Resources www.ncset.org
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AGRICULTURESCIENCEANDTECHNOLOGYStudentsmustbeenrolledinanAgricultureclasseachyeartomaintainmembershipinFFAas
requiredbyNational&StateFFAandAgricultureEducationguidelines. Agriculture Mechanics (HS551) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture or teacher approval Thiscoursewillcovertheagriculturemechanicscareers,orientation,personalsafety,laborganization,safeuseofmachinesandpowertools,projectplanninglayoutprocedures,marking,cuttingandbendingmetal,propertoolfitting,principlesofelectricityandelectricalwiringinagriculture,operation,troubleshooting,repairofelectricmotors,plumbingtechnologyandinsulation,principlesofhydraulics,concreteandmasonrytechnology,design,andconstruction.ThetopicsofweldinganduseofthePlasmaCutterandadvancedsmallgasengineoperationandtroubleshootingwillalsobecovered.StudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtodemonstrateallsafeoperatingprocedures.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Agribusiness (HS509) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture or teacher approval Thiscourseprovidesinformationandskillsforcareersinagribusinessandintheoperationofentrepreneurialventures.Topicsincludeeconomicprinciples,budgeting,financing,typesofagribusiness,recordkeeping,marketing,futuresmarkets,andproblemsolvinganddecisionmaking.Asurveyofcareerswithintheagriculturalindustrymayalsobeincorporated.Studentswillberequiredtocreateandmaintainanagribusinessventureforthedurationofthecourse.ThiscourseisofferedinalternatingyearsandWILLbeofferedduringthe2021-2022schoolyear. Companion Animals and Equine Science (HS502) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Any Agriculture course or teacher approval Concurrent enrollment in SAE Independent Study is required. Studentswilllearnthebasicsofhorse,dog,catandothersmallanimalcare.Coursetopicswillalsocoverthebasicsofgenetics,anatomyandanimalrights.Thiscourseincludesguestspeakersandsomeoutofclassroomexperiences.Studentswilllearnaboutcareeropportunitiesandgainhands-onexperience.Allstudentswillberequiredtocareforasmallanimal.ThiscourseisofferedinalternatingyearsandWILLbeofferedduringthe2021-2022schoolyear.
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FFA & Leadership (HS503) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Any Agriculture course or teacher approval Concurrent enrollment in SAE Independent Study is required. Inthiscourse,studentswilllearnabouttheNationalFFAOrganizationthroughanin-depthlookofthehistoryandtimelineoftheorganization.StudentswillusetheOfficialFFAManualasaguidetolearningabouttheorganizationandalloftheopportunitiesithastooffer.Studentswillgainknowledgeofproperparliamentaryprocedureetiquettetoefficientlyandeffectivelyconductbusinessmeetings.Studentswillalsoattainvaluableleadership,problemsolving,andcommunicationskills.Throughoutthiscourse,studentswillhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinFFAcompetitions,events,andothervariousprojects.ItishighlyrecommendedthatallstudentsinthiscoursearemembersoftheFFA,areFFAOfficers,orarestudentsinterestedinbecominganFFAOfficer. Introduction to Agriculture Science (HS501) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) ThiscourseisaprerequisiteforallotherclassesintheAgriculturedepartmentandisintendedtointroducestudentstothebroadareaofagriculture.TopicswillincludegeneralUnitedStatesandPennsylvaniaagriculture,FFA,plantscience,animalscience,publicspeaking,AgBusiness,andcareersinagriculture.StudentswillberequiredtocareforananimalinthiscourseandtokeeprecordsontheircareinordertolearnhowtokeepSupervisedAgricultureExperiencerecordsforfutureAgriculturecourses.Studentswillalsogrowplantsinthiscourse.Foodlabswillalsobeincludedinthecourse.Thefacilitiesincludeanaquaculture(fishroom),smallanimallab,shop,greenhouseandclassroom.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Introduction to Horticulture (HS505) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Any Agriculture course or teacher approval Concurrent enrollment in SAE Independent Study is required. Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothemanyareasofhorticultureandplantscience.Coursetopicsincludeplantidentification,greenhouse&nurseryproduction,floraldesign,landscaping,pestmanagement,andcareeropportunitiesinplantsystems.Studentswillgrowandpropagateplants,maintainandmanageagreenhouse,develophydroponicgrowingsystems,anddesigntheirownhorticulturelandscapes.Thereareplantidentificationwalksinthiscoursealongwithotheroutdooractivities.ThiscourseisofferedinalternatingyearsandwillNOTbeofferedduringthe2021-2022schoolyear.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.
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Production Agriculture (HS506) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Any Agriculture course or teacher approval Concurrent enrollment in SAE Independent Study is required. ThiscourseintroducesstudentstothemanyareasofproductionagriculturewithanemphasisonproductionofAmerica’sfoodsupply.Studentswillcompleteunitsonsoilscienceandcropproduction.Studentswillalsolearnthebasicsofswine,beef,dairy,poultry,goat,andsheepproduction.Therewillbefoodlabs,guestspeakersandsomeoutofclassroomexperiences.ThiscourseisofferedinalternatingyearsandwillNOTbeofferedduringthe2021-2022schoolyear.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Supervised Agriculture Experience Independent Study (SAE) (HS510) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Any Agriculture course or teacher approval. AnSAEprogramisthehands-onapplicationofconceptsandprincipleslearnedintheagricultureclassroom.Studentsaresupervisedbyagricultureeducationteachers,parents,employersand/orotheradultswhoassistinstudentdevelopmentandachievementoftheircareergoals.StudentsmaycompleteanyoftheapprovedprojectslistedbytheNationalFFAProficiencyareasandmustkeepanaccuratePennsylvaniaFFAOrganizationRecordBook.ThetypesofSAEprogramsareentrepreneurship,placement,conservation,improvement,practicumskillsandresearch.Studentswillneedtoscheduleandmeetwiththeinstructortwicepermonthtoreviewprogress.Theinstructorwillvisitprojectsasneeded.AllstudentsenrolledinupperlevelAgriculturecoursesarerequiredtoenrollinthiscourse. Welding and Industrial Machining (HS562) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Studentswilllearntheweldingandindustrialmachiningprocesses,whiledesigningandfabricatingvariousmetalworkingprojects.
Weldingprocesses Machining• Stick–shieldedmetalarcwelding(SMAW)• MIG–gasmetalarcwelding(GMAW)• TIG–gastungstenarcwelding(GTAW)
• Mill• Lathe• CNCplasmaCamprogramming
StudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtodemonstrateallsafeoperatingprocedures.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.
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Wildlife & Forestry Management (HS508) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Any Agriculture course or teacher approval Concurrent enrollment in SAE Independent Study is required. Thiscoursecoversthetopicsofwildlifeandforestrymanagement,whichincludesthestudyofanimalscommontoPennsylvania.StudentswilllearnthehistoryofwildlifeconservationinAmerica,endangeredspeciesandtheconservationmethodsusedtodayincludinghunting.Studentswillalsolearnaboutwildlifehabitatsandcareers.Thecoursealsoaddressesthebasicprinciplesofforestryincludingtreeidentification,forestecology,forestmanagement,woodidentification,andforestpests.Theaquaticsportionofthecourseincludesaquaticlifeidentification,lakebehavior,watershedsandwaterpollution.Studentswilllearnaboutcareeropportunitiesinbothareas.Thiscoursemayincludesomeoutdoorinstruction.ThiscourseisofferedinalternatingyearsandWILLbeofferedduringthe2021-2022schoolyear.
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ART Art I (HS601) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) ArtIisacoursethatbuildsonstudents’knowledgeoftheelementsandprinciplesofdesign,whichareessentialwhencreatingandassessingtwoandthree-dimensionalart.Creativeproblemsolving,learningandimprovingtechniqueandcreatingwithavarietyofmaterialsisemphasized.Areasofstudyincludecolortheory,drawing,painting,design,arthistory,artcriticism,andaesthetics.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Art II (HS602) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Art I (80% or higher) SkillsfromArtIwillbeexpandeduponinanadvancedunderstandingandapplicationofartdesignprinciplestothecreativeproblem-solvingprocess.Studentswillgainknowledgeofthefourtenantsthatdrivethiscourse:ArtProduction,ArtCriticism,ArtHistory,andAesthetics.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Art III (HS603) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Art I and Art II (80% or higher) Findingandcreatingmeaninginartandincreasingadvancedtechnicalskillsarelearned.Studentsareexpectedtochallengetheir“known”abilitiesandbuildupontheirskillsandstrengths.Timemanagementandteacher-to-studentdialoguewillbeaanimportantpiecetodevelopingandunderstandingcreativeworks.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Independent Art (HS610) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Art I, Art II, Art III (80% or higher), or Pottery I, Pottery II (80% or higher), and/or teacher approval Thiscourseisdesignedfortheveryseriousarthonorstudentwhohastimewithinhisorherscheduletotakethisindependentcourseintheirsenioryear.Individualartisticdevelopmentisexpected,andcreativeproblemsandgoalswillbedevelopedwithinstructorapprovalandguidance.Studentswillbeexpectedtoformaculminatingdigitalportfolioattheendofthecourse.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.
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Portfolio (HS611) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Art I, Art II, Art III (80% or higher) and/or teacher approval ThePortfoliocourseisdesignedforseniorarthonorstudentswhointendtopursueapost-secondaryeducationinart,ortheseriousarthonorstudentwhowishestocontinuehis/herartisticdevelopment.Studentswillbeexpectedtoformaculminatingdigitalportfolioattheendofthecourse.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Pottery I (HS620) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Art I (80% or higher) Inthebeginningpotteryclass,studentswilllearnseveraldifferenthandbuildingtechniques.Thesewillincludepinchpots,coil,andslabbuildingmethods.Studentswillalsoexploredifferentsurfacedesigntechniquesandideas,andglazingwillbeintroduced.Individualcreativitywithineachofthetechniqueswillbeencouraged.Studentswillproducebothfunctionalaswellassculpturalpieces.Studentswilllearnaboutthehistoricaldevelopmentofpotteryproducedbyartisansandbyvariouscultureswhileusingthecriticalprocesstodiscussandevaluatetheirownworkinadditiontomasterworksinclay.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Pottery II (HS621) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Pottery I (80% or higher) PotteryIIwillprovidestudentstheopportunitytodevelopwheelandadvancedhandbuildingskillsastheycontinuetostudythehistoricalandcross-culturaldevelopmentofpotterystylesandtechniques.Artcriticismandaestheticissuesrelatedtoformandfunction,theinherentexpressivequalitiesofclayandtheidentificationofgoodcraftsmanshipanddesignwillcontinuetobeanongoingpartofthecurriculum.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Printmaking (HS606) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Art I (80% or higher) Printmakingisastudioartcourseinwhichstudentswilllearnaboutdifferenttypesoftraditionalandcontemporaryprintmakingprocesses.Throughoutthesemester,studentswillhavetheopportunitytocreateimagesusingavarietyofprintmakingtechniquesandprocesses.Projectswillincludelinoleumprinting,collographs,andmonoprinting.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.
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BUSINESSANDCOMPUTERTECHNOLOGY Accounting IA (HS716) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisites: General Business recommended. AccountingIApreparesstudentstodeveloptheabilitytoanalyzeandrecordfinancialtransactions,andinterprettheresultsofpersonalandbusinessoperationsfromafinancialstandpoint.Studentsgainawidebackgroundinpersonalandbusinessorganization,procedures,andrelatedtechnology.AnystudentinterestedinpursuingadegreeinBusinessshouldcompleteAccountingIA,IB,andII. Accounting IB (HS717) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisites: Accounting I or IA (70% or higher) AccountingIBcontinuestointroducestudentstovariousbusinesstransactionsfocusingonmorecomplexbusinessstructures.Studentswillfocusonautomatedpracticesandaccountingsimulations.AnystudentinterestedinpursuingadegreeinBusinessshouldcompleteAccountingIA,IB,andII. Accounting II (HS712) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisites: Accounting IB (80% or higher) AccountingIIprovidesanopportunityforstudentstoapplybasicaccountingprinciplestoavarietyofaccountingsystemsandmethodsviaindependentstudy.Accountingproblemsofgreaterdepthprovideanexcellentacademicchallengetotheadvancedaccountingstudent.Studentsinterestedinpursuingadegreeinaccountingorsimilarprofessionshouldcompletethesequenceofaccountingcourses.AnystudentinterestedinpursuingadegreeinBusinessshouldtakeAccountingIA,IB,andII.
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Accounting III (HS713) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisites: Accounting II (80% or higher) AccountingIIIofferstheopportunityforanindividualtocontinuetoapplyadvancedaccountingprinciplestoavarietyofaccountingsystemsandmethodsandprovidesanexcellentacademicchallengefortheadvancedaccountingstudent.Thisindependentstudycourseisdesignedtopreparestudentstoexcelintheirbeginningaccountingcoursesincollege.StudentsinterestedinpursuingadegreeinaccountingorasimilarprofessionshouldcompletethesequenceofAccountingcourses. AP Computer Science Principles (HS728) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1.0 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Suggested Prerequisites: Computer Applications (80% or higher) and Web Design I (80% or higher) TheAPComputerSciencePrinciplescoursefocusesonthecomputerscienceskillsthatareinhighdemandandvaluedbycollegesandemployers.Thecoursewillcoverabroadrangeofcomputersciencetopics,includingprogramming,algorithms,theInternet,bigdata,digitalprivacyandsecurity,andthesocietalimpactsofcomputing.Thiscourseseekstoprovidestudentswitha“futureproof”foundationincomputingprinciplessotheyareadequatelypreparedwithboththeknowledgeandskillstoliveandmeaningfullyparticipateinourincreasinglydigitalsociety,economy,andculture. Animation (HS723) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Studentswillexploretechniquesusedincreatinganimationusingstandardsoftware.Thiscoursewillenhanceskilldevelopmentinstoryboardingandanimation.Studentswillworkindividuallyandcooperativelyinaproject-basedenvironment. Business Math (HS734) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentstohavetheopportunitytounderstandmathematicsinthecontextofbusinessandfinance.Studentswillgaininsightintothemathematicprinciplesassociatedwithbusinessoperationsandpersonalfinance.
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Career Connections (HS714) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtohelpstudentsbegintoplanfortheirfutureanddevelopskillsneededtoexperiencepersonalsuccess.Studentsfocusondevelopingtheircommunication,timemanagement,andhumanrelationskillswhileexploringtheirindividualaptitudesandintereststodeterminepossiblecareerpaths.Studentswillbechallengedtodevelopleadershipskillswhileplanning,organizing,andcompletingaprojectthataddressesacommunityneed.Finally,thecourseculminateswithlearningjobpreparationskills.Whetherpursuingcollegeoremploymentafterhighschool,theunitsinthiscoursewillteachpracticalskillsthatcanbeusedinallaspectsofemploymentaswellasinpersonallife. Computer Applications (HS720) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscoursewillintroducestudentstoavarietyofcomputerprogramsandconceptsincluding:desktoppublishing,spreadsheets,photoediting/drawing,andwebgraphics.Theskillslearnedinthiscoursecanbeeasilyappliedtootherprograms,classes,andreal-lifesituations.Studentsarenotexpectedtohavepriorknowledgeofthecourse'sprogramsbutwillhavemorethanabasicunderstandingofmultipleprogramsattheconclusionofthecourse. Computer Graphics (HS724) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisites: Computer Applications (80% or higher) StudentsareexpectedtohavepriorAdobeCreateSuiteknowledgeandtheabilitytoexecutebasicfunctions.StudentswillutilizetheAdobeCreateSuitetocompleteindividualdesignprojects.Emphasiswillbeplacedonadvancedconceptsinordertocreatepersonalandprofessionaldesign.Studentsareexpectedtobeabletobecreateandworkindependentlyonprojectsthatwilllastmultipledays. Digital Video (HS725) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Introducesstudentstothebasicsofpostproductionnon-lineardigitalvideoeditingformultimedia,videoandwebcapabilities.Studentswillproduce,edit,andoptimizevideousingeditingsoftware.UponcompletionofthecoursestudentswillbeabletocreateandproducedigitalvideosandincorporatedcompressedandrenderedprojectsintoCDROMs,DVDandWebtechnologies.
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Entrepreneurship (HS732) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisites: Accounting IA/IB recommended Studentsenrollinginthiscoursewillexploreavarietyofentrepreneurialtopics.Thecoursebeginsbydeterminingtheskillsnecessarytofindsuccessasanentrepreneurbyresearchingstoriesofseveralfamousentrepreneurs.Studentswillthenbeinstructedintheprinciplesofmanagementforsmallbusiness.Theywillalsodevelopanunderstandingofentrepreneurialconceptsandstrategiesandhowtheycanusetheiruniqueskillsandtalentstostartasmallbusinessventure.Thecourseaddressestopicscriticalintheplanningprocessincludinggeneraloperations,financing,marketing,andhumanresourceissues.Thecourseculminateswiththecreationandpresentationofastudentgeneratedbusinessplan. Foundations of Coding (HS727) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscoursewillprovidestudentswiththefoundationalcomputerprogrammingskillsthatareinhighdemandandvaluedbycollegesandemployers.Thecoursewillcoverabroadrangeofcomputersciencetopics,includingbasicprogramminganddatascience.Studentswilllearnversatileprogramminglanguageforcodingthatmaybeappliedinvariousscenarios.Learningthefundamentalsofcodingandcomputersciencestrengthensstudents’problem-solvingskillsandexpandstheirworldviewofhowcomputingandtechnologyimpactsoursociety. Freshmen Seminar (HS701) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 45 days Credits: .25 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Studentswillexplorecareerpathsandchoicesinordertorecognizeifacareerchoicewillallowforthedevelopmentofthestudent’snaturaltalentsandinterests.Studentswilldemonstratereadinesstoentertheworldofworkbyexhibitingthequalitiesofagoodemployee,suchasgoodattendance,timelinessoftaskcompletion,ethicalbehavior,self-motivation,andbehavinginaprofessionalmanner.Thiscourseisrequiredforallninth-gradersandalternateseveryotherdaywithPhysicalEducation9foronesemester.
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General Business (HS730) Grade Level: 9, 10 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) GeneralBusinesswillacquaintstudentswiththeAmericanbusinesssystem.Throughoutthecourse,studentswilllearnavarietyofbusinessconceptsincludingmanagingcheckingandsavingsaccounts,consumerpurchasing,economicsandbusinessstructures.Thiscourseisanexcellentstartingpointforstudentswhoareconsideringacareerinbusiness. Marketing (HS733) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisites: General Business recommended Studentswillstudyeconomicfunctionsatworkinthemarketplaceandmarketingfunctionsincludingpurchasing,pricing,anddistributionfunctions.Emphasiswillbeplacedoncommunicationskills,economics,financialanalysis,andpromotion.Exposuretocareeropportunitiesinthefieldofmarketingandspecifictopicswillbecovered,includingadvertising,sellingskillsandpromotion. Personal Finance (HS731) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) PersonalFinanceisacoursedesignedtohelpstudentsunderstandtheimpactofindividualchoicesonoccupationalgoalsandfutureearningpotential.Realworldtopicscoveredwillincludeincome,moneymanagement,spendingandcredit,aswellassavingandinvesting.Studentswilldesignpersonalandhouseholdbudgetsutilizingcheckingandsavingsaccounts,gainknowledgeinfinance,debtandcreditmanagement,andevaluateandunderstandinsuranceandtaxes.Thiscoursewillprovideafoundationalunderstandingformakinginformedpersonalfinancialdecisionsleadingtofinancialindependence.
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Technology Exploration (HS729) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation only. Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoenhancetheircomputerknowledgeandskillsbyparticipatinginadvancedtechnologyprojects.Projectsmayincludeanimationconceptsanddesignaswellasvideography.Studentswillberesponsibleforidentifyingtheirprojectsbasedonindividualinterestsastheyrelatetotechnology.Thiscourseispresentedinanindependentstudyformatandwillbesupplementedwithclassroominstruction.Studentsmustobtainteacherapprovalforenrollment. Web Design I (HS721) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducehighschoolstudentstovariousskills,methods,andtechniquesrelatedtobasicwebdesignincludingHTMLcoding,CSS(cascadingstylesheets),andimageoptimization.Studentswillberequiredtoutilizeanumberoflearnedwebdesignskillsaswellasreal-lifeaptitudessuchasreading,writing,creativity,self-expression,problemsolving,attentiontodetail,workethic,andcommunicationskills.Themainfocusofthisclasswillbeproduction(theactualcreationofwebpagesandwebsites);however,attentionwillalsobefocusedondesign(theorganizationorstructureofformalelementsinacomposition/thecombinationofdetailsorfeaturesofacomposition). Web Design II (HS722) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisites: Web Design I (80% or higher) Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoenhancetheircomputerknowledgeandskillsbylearningadvanceddesigntechniqueswithcoding.Thegoalofthiscourseistoprovidestudentswiththestudyofadvancedtopicsinwebdesign.Topicsincludethewebdevelopmentprocess,advancedlayoutanddesignfeatures,advancedstudyofscriptinglanguages,sitedevelopmentwithHTMLeditors,andwebserversanddatabases.Thiscourseispresentedinanindependentstudyformatandsupplementedwithclassroominstruction.
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ENGLISHLANGUAGEARTS
GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 Literature, Analysis, and Composition I - Honors
Literature, Analysis, and Composition II - Honors
AP Language and Composition
OR AP Seminar
OR Literature, Analysis, and Composition III - Honors
AP Literature and Composition
OR AP Language and
Composition OR
AP Seminar Literature, Analysis, and
Composition I - CP
Literature, Analysis, and Composition II – CP
Literature, Analysis, and Composition III – CP
Literature, Analysis, and Composition IV
Literature, Analysis, and Composition I - Applied
Literature, Analysis, and Composition II - Applied
Literature, Analysis, and Composition III –
Applied
Literature, Analysis, and Composition IV
ELECTIVES 9 – 12 • Yearbook / Journalism I • Yearbook / Journalism II
• Yearbook Journalism Management
• Television and Film Production I • Television and Film Production II
• Television and Film Production Management Literature, Analysis, and Composition I (LAC) – Honors (HS011) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: 8th Grade English (80% or higher), Proficient or Advanced score on the 8th-grade English Language Arts PSSA, and teacher recommendation Thisfast-pacedcourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofhighlymotivatedstudentswhodemonstrateexceptionalabilitiesinthestudyofEnglish.Studentswhoselectthiscourseareexpectedtoreadlongerpassagesoftext,comprehendtextindependently,andanalyzetextaccurately.Readingselectionsarecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesorganizedtoanalyzethethemesofempathy,leadership,dreamsandaspirations,andrelationships.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveanduseofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage.
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Literature, Analysis, and Composition I (LAC) – College Prep (HS012) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiscourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentswhoplantopursuepost-secondarystudies.Readingselectionsarecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesorganizedtoanalyzethethemesofempathy,leadership,dreamsandaspirations,andrelationships.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveanduseofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. Literature, Analysis, and Composition I (LAC) – Applied (HS013) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentswhoareinterestedinbecomingcareerready.Readingselectionsarecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesorganizedtoanalyzethethemesofempathy,leadership,dreamsandaspirations,andrelationships.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveanduseofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. Literature, Analysis, and Composition II (LAC) – Honors (HS021) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisites: Honors Literature, Analysis, and Composition I (80% or higher); Proficient or Advanced score on the 8th-grade English Language Arts PSSA or teacher recommendation Thisfast-pacedcourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofhighachievingEnglishstudentswhofollowtheAdvancedPlacementtrack,meettheprerequisite,andreceiverecommendationfromthepreviousyear’sEnglishteacher.Studentswhoselectthiscourseareexpectedtoreadlongerpassagesoftext,comprehendtextindependently,andanalyzetextaccurately.Readingselectionsarecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesorganizedtoanalyzethethemesofdestiny,takingastand,technology,andthehumanconnection.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveand
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useofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. Literature, Analysis, and Composition II (LAC) – College Prep (HS022) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiscourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentswhoplantopursuepost-secondarystudies.Readingselectionsarecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesorganizedtoanalyzethethemesofdestiny,takingastand,technology,andthehumanconnection.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveanduseofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. Literature, Analysis, and Composition II (LAC) – Applied (HS023) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentswhoareinterestedinbecomingcareerready.Readingselectionsarecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesorganizedtoanalyzethethemesofdestiny,takingastand,technology,andthehumanconnection.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveanduseofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. Literature, Analysis, and Composition III (LAC) – Honors (HS034) Grade Level: 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisites: Literature, Analysis, and Composition II – Honors (80% or higher) and a Proficient or Advanced score on the Literature Keystone Exam or teacher recommendation Thisfast-pacedcourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofhighachievingEnglishstudentswhoarefollowingtheAdvancedPlacementtrack,meettheprerequisite,andreceiverecommendationbythepreviousyear’sEnglishteacher.Studentswhoselectthiscourseareexpectedtoreadlongerpassagesoftext,comprehendtextindependently,andanalyzetextaccurately.Readingselections
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arecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesfromAmericanLiterature,specificallyaddressingtheconceptsofwethepeople,theindividual,moderntimes,andrelationships.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveanduseofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. Literature, Analysis, and Composition III (LAC) – College Prep (HS035) Grade Level: 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiscourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentswhoplantopursuepost-secondarystudies.Readingselectionsarecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesfromAmericanLiterature,specificallyaddressingtheconceptsofwethepeople,theindividual,moderntimes,andrelationships.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveanduseofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. Literature, Analysis, and Composition III (LAC) – Applied (HS036) Grade Level: 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentswhoareinterestedinbecomingcareerready.Readingselectionsarecomprisedofbothfictionandnon-fictionpiecesfromAmericanLiteraturespecificallyaddressingtheconceptsofwethepeople,theindividual,moderntimes,andrelationships.Emphasisisgiventotheskillsofcomprehension,vocabularyacquisition,makingconnectionsamongideasandbetweentextswithafocusontextualevidence.Studentswillengageinmultiplestagesofthewritingprocessandproduceworksinavarietyofstyles.Studentsareexpectedtowriteinresponsetoliteratureaswellasconductresearchinordertocomposeworkthatclearlyconveysawell-definedperspectiveanduseofappropriatecontent.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage.
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Literature, Analysis, and Composition IV (LAC) (HS044) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiscourseisdesignedtopreparestudentsforthecurrentandprojecteddemandsofaglobal,knowledgebased21stcenturysociety.Emphasiswillbeplacedondevelopinganalyticandcommunicationskillsnecessaryforsuccessinthefast-pacedworldofpost-secondaryacademiaandworkforce.Studentswillengagewithcoursecontentorganizedtoanalyzethethemesoftheepichero,thehumancondition,anexchangeofideas,and/oremotionalcurrents.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InformationwillbepostedontheHighSchoolwebpage. AP Capstone - Seminar (HS053) Grade Level: 11,12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisites: Literature, Analysis, and Composition II or III – Honors (90% or higher), a Proficient or Advanced score on the Literature Keystone Exam, and teacher recommendation APSeminaristhefoundationalcoursefortheAPCapstoneprogram.APCapstoneisaninnovativecollege-levelprogrambasedonthecompletionoftwocourses,APSeminarandAPResearch.Theprogramimmersesstudentsinthechallengingpracticeofthecriticalskillsstudentsneedtoday.Theabilitytothinkindependently,writeeffectively,research,collaborate,andlearnacrossdisciplinesisessentialforsuccessincollegeandbeyond.TherigorousnatureofAPCapstonewillchallengestudentstoexploredifferentpointsofviewandmakeconnectionsacrossdisciplines,leadingtoarichappreciationforthecomplexityofimportantissues.APSeminarengagesstudentsincross-curricularconversationsthatexplorethecomplexitiesofacademicandreal-worldtopicsandissuesbyanalyzingdivergentperspectives.Usinganinquiryframework,studentspracticereadingandanalyzingarticles,researchstudies,andfoundationalliteraryandphilosophicaltexts;listeningtoandviewingspeeches,broadcasts,andpersonalaccounts;andexperiencingartisticworksandperformances.Studentslearntosynthesizeinformationfrommultiplesources,developtheirownperspectivesinresearch-basedwrittenessays,anddesignanddeliveroralandvisualpresentations,bothindividuallyandaspartofateam.Ultimately,thecourseaimstoequipstudentswiththepowertoanalyzeandevaluateinformationwithaccuracyandprecisioninordertocraftandcommunicateevidence-basedarguments.APSeminaristheprerequisitecourseforAPResearch.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.InordertoearntheAPCapstoneDiplomathroughtheCollegeBoard,studentsmustearnscoresof3orhigheronboththeAPSeminarandAPResearchExams,aswellasonfouradditionalAPExamsoftheirchoosing.Studentswhoearnscoresof3orhigheronAPSeminarandAPResearchbutnotonfouradditionalAPExamsreceivetheAPSeminarandResearchCertificatethroughtheCollegeBoard.
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Advanced Placement English Language and Composition (HS051) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisites: Literature, Analysis, and Composition II or III – Honors (90% or higher), a Proficient or Advanced score on the Literature Keystone Exam, and teacher recommendation ThisrigorouscourseisdesignedforthehighestachievingEnglishstudentswhodesiretocompletehighschoolstudiesequivalenttoaone-semestercollegeintroductorycourseinEnglish.APEnglishLanguageandCompositioncultivatesthereadingandwritingskillsthatstudentsneedforcollegesuccessandforintellectuallyresponsiblecivicengagement.Thiswritingintensivecourseguidesstudentsinbecomingcurious,critical,andresponsivereadersofdiversetexts,andbecomingflexible,reflectivewritersoftextsaddressedtodiverseaudiencesfordiversepurposes.Thereadingandwritingdonebystudentsinthiscoursewilldeepenandexpandtheirunderstandingofhowwrittenlanguagefunctionsrhetorically.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.v Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition (HS050) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisites: Literature, Analysis, and Composition III – Honors (90% or higher), a Proficient or Advanced score on the Literature Keystone Exam, and teacher recommendation ThisrigorouscourseisdesignedforthehighestachievingEnglishstudentswhodesiretocompletehighschoolstudiesequivalenttoaone-semestercollegeintroductorycourseinEnglish.TheAPEnglishLiteratureandCompositioncoursefocusesonreading,analyzing,andwritingaboutimaginativeliterature(fiction,poetry,drama)fromvariousperiods.Studentsengageinclosereadingandcriticalanalysisofimaginativeliteraturetodeepentheirunderstandingofthewayswritersuselanguagetoprovidebothmeaningandpleasure.Astheyread,studentsconsiderawork’sstructure,style,andthemes,aswellasitsuseoffigurativelanguage,imagery,andsymbolism.Writingassignmentsincludeexpository,analytical,andargumentativeessaysthatrequirestudentstoanalyzeandinterpretliteraryworks.Studentsmustbeabletoreadandcomprehendcollege-leveltextsandwritegrammaticallycorrect,completesentences.Fulfillmentofasummerreadingrequirementisnecessarypriortocommencementofthecourse.
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Electives (Do not fulfill graduation requirements for English Language Arts.) Television and Film Production I (HS078) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscoursewillintroducestudentstothetelevisionandfilmproductionprocesswithanemphasisonstudioproduction.Studentswillbeintroducedtothebasicconceptsofcameraandvideoeditingskills.Studentswillalsogainpracticalexperienceincamerawork,audiodevelopment,specialeffectsdesign,andwilllearnhowtooperateallcrewpositionsinavarietyofstudiolabprojects.Studentsareexpectedtoarriveeachschooldayat7:20a.m.toprepareforthemorningannouncements. Television and Film Production II (HS079) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Television and Film Production I (80% or higher) Thiscoursewillincludeanin-depthstudyandapplicationoftelevisionproductiontechniques.Studentswillfocusonthewritingtechniquesbehindthedevelopmentbehindmultiplegenresoftelevision.Studentswillstudythestructuraldesignbehindthedevelopmentofcommercials,sitcomcomedies,TVdramas,andminiseries.Thisknowledgewillbeutilizedinthecreationoftelevisionminiseriesthatwillfocusonlong-termstoryarcsaswellasepisodicarcs.ThesescriptswillthenbeproducedapplyingvisualtechniqueslearnedinTVandFilmProductionI.Studentsareexpectedtoarriveeachschooldayat7:20a.m.toprepareforthemorningannouncements. Television and Film Production Management (HS080) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Television and Film Production II (80% or higher) and instructor approval Thiscoursewillgivestudentsthechoicebetweenanin-depthlookatthestructureofeitheranindependentfilmoradocumentary.Thisknowledgewillbeappliedinthedevelopmentofafinalprojectthatwillfocusonactstructure,characterdevelopment,andthedevelopmentofauniversaltruth.ThesescriptswillthenbeproducedapplyingvisualtechniqueslearnedinTVandFilmProductionIandII.Studentsareexpectedtoarriveeachschooldayat7:20a.m.toprepareforthemorningannouncements.
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Yearbook Journalism I (HS070) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Honors or CP Literature, Analysis, and Composition ThiscoursewillcoverseveralaspectsofproducingthehighschoolyearbookandDVDsupplement.Studentswillselladvertisements,takephotographs,scanandcroppictures,writebodycopy,captions,headlines,andcreateyearbookpagesdigitallyusingInDesign,Photoshop,andotherprogramscriticaltothecreationoftheschoolyearbook.Thestudentswillalsolearnbasicvideoskillsanddigitalvideoediting.Thisclassinvolvesagreatdealofdedicationandtimeoutsideofclass;makingdeadlinesisabsolutelynecessary.Studentsinthisclassmustcompleteanapplicationform,attendorientationmeetings,writea500wordessay,andbeapprovedbytheyearbookadvisorandcurrentEnglishteacher.Enrollmentislimited. Yearbook Journalism II (HS071) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Yearbook Journalism I (80% or higher) and approval of yearbook advisor Thiscoursewillincludein-depthpracticeandapplicationofjournalisticmethods,interviewingpractices,writing,andgraphicdesign.Therewillbeaheavyemphasisondevelopingthejournalisticwritingstyle.Projectswillincludereadingandwritingnews,feature,sports,andeditorialarticles.Studentswillapplyadvancedphotographyandgraphicdesignknowledgetocreatelayoutsthatarevisuallyappealing.StudentswillmakeextensiveuseoftheirworkingknowledgeofInDesign,PhotoShop,Illustrator,andMicrosoftWord,andotherprogramscriticaltothecreationoftheschoolyearbook.Thisisaco-curricularcourse,whichmeansthatoutside-of-classtimewillberequiredasapartofthestudent'sgrade.Studentswillbeexpectedtocomeinafterschooltocompleteassignmentsasnecessary.StudentsmustalsocomeinonSaturdaysandafterschoolonFridaysasscheduled(approximatelyoneeachpermonth).Studentswillalsoattendvariousextra-curriculareventstotakephotographsandobtaininformationforstoriesandcaptions.Enrollmentislimited. Yearbook Journalism Management (HS072) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Yearbook Journalism II (80% or higher) and approval of yearbook advisor Thiscoursewillcontinuein-depthpracticeandapplicationofjournalisticmethods,interviewingpractices,writing,andgraphicdesign.StudentswillmanagetheproductionoftheHighSchool’syearbookandthebusinessoperationsinvolvedwithproducingtheannualpublication.Yearbookmanagementstudentswillsuperviseandassistotherstudentsinprojectsrelatedtoproductionofjournalisticarticlesandlayout.Thisisaco-curricularcourse,whichmeansthatoutside-of-classtime(includingafterschoolandSaturdays)willberequiredasapartofthestudent'sgrade.Studentswillalsoattendvariousextra-curriculareventstotakephotographsandobtaininformationforstoriesandcaptions.Enrollmentislimited.
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FAMILYANDCONSUMERSCIENCES Cooking Light and Easy (HS750) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I)
Healthyfoodselectionadaptedasalife-longpracticeforpromotingpersonalwellnessisthefocusofthiscourse.Studentswillexplorethefivefoodgroupsandthendeveloptheirownpersonalnutritionprofilefromwhichtheywillplanmenus.Preparationtechniquesforcookinglightwillbepracticedinthefoodslab.Healthyfoodselectionadaptedasalife-longpracticeforpromotingpersonalwellnessisthefocusofthiscourse.Studentswillexplorethefivefoodgroupsandthendeveloptheirownpersonalnutritionprofilefromwhichtheywillplanmenus.Preparationtechniquesforcookinglightwillbepracticedinthefoodslab.Inadditiontonutritionconcepts,sustainablefoodchoicesandfarmtotablemethodswillbeexplored,examined,andevaluated.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.
Culinary Café (HS751) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseexemplifiestheconceptofacafe.Itisuniqueyetvaried,classyyetcomfortable,andfunyetserious.Its“menu”containstopicselectionsrangingfromU.S.regionalfoodsandcooking;tochoosing,reading,refining,andpreparingrecipes;topracticingkitchenmathandconservation;toplanningappealingbutfunctionalworkspacesandeventplanning.Thecoursealsoinvolvesstudentslearningtheresponsibilitiesofvariousfoodserviceroles.Itisacelebrationofallthingsculinary.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Education Seminar (HS762) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Human Development Thiscourseisforcollege-boundstudentswhointendtomajorinanyeducation-relatedfieldKthru12.Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingoftheintegrationofcurriculumandinstructiontomeetastudent’sdevelopmentalneeds.Studentswillexperiencewhatitisliketomajorintheeducationfieldbyresearchingcollegeexpectations,talkingwithcurrentcollegestudentsmajoringineducation,andexploringcollegesthatexcelinteachingstudentshowtoteach.Studentswillbeencouragedtovisitteacherscurrentlyteachingthegrade/subjectareathatintereststhemmost.Studentswillhavetheopportunityforin-depthstudyandpracticalapplication.
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Global Cuisine (HS754) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Cooking Light and Easy strongly recommended Themajorityofthiscourseinvolvesexploringthecultureandfoodsofvariouscountries.Studentswillexpandtheirhorizonsbystudyingthegeography,history,populations,andfoodcustomsofthecountryastheyrelatetoandinfluencecurrentcuisine.Studentswillalsoconsiderthepsychological,familial,andsocietalinfluencesontheirownpersonalfoodchoicesaswellasnutritionacrossthelifespan.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Human Development (HS763) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseoffersanoverviewofhumandevelopmentfromprenatalthroughadolescence.Studentswillstudytheories,conditionsandstrategiesthatpromotehealthydevelopmentinchildren.Studentswillfocusontheeducationalneedsofchildrenofallagesanddiscoverhowtoencouragetheirphysical,intellectual,emotionalandsocialdevelopmentandgrowth.Thiscourseisdesignedforanyoneinterestedinacareerinwhichtheywillworkwithchildren,includingeducation,nursing,andhumanserviceprofessions. Living On Your Own (HS756) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Studentswilllearntherolesandresponsibilitiesneededtofunctionasanindependentadult.Gooddecision-making,goalsetting,andcommunicationarekeytosuccess,andstudentswillusepracticalreasoningtoacquiretheseskills.Inaddition,studentswillconsiderpossiblecollegeandcareeroptions.Smartshoppingviaassessingconsumerneedsandspendingstrategiesrelatingtopersonalfinancewillbeexplored.Studentswillhaveahands-onexperiencewithhousekeeping,laundering,sewingandkitchenskills.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.
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Nutrition and Food Science (HS757) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Cooking Light and Easy strongly recommended Studentswillexaminethesixmajornutrientsastheyrelatetofoodscienceandnutrition.The“what,why,andhow”arethethreecomponentsinvolvedinstudyingeachmajornutrient.
Whatarethescientificprinciplesrelatedtothenutrient?WhydoIneedthisnutrienttobehealthy?HowdoIapplythisknowledgetofoodpreparationinthefoodslab?AnadditionalunitofFarmtoTablewillalsobepresented.
ThiscoursewillalsointroducestudentstoSTEMcareersinnutrition,dietetics,andfoodscience.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Preschool: Age 3 (HS760) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Human Development strongly recommended Studentswillexploretheuniqueneedsofthreeyearolds,byplanningactivitiesandlessonmaterialsthatareagespecific.Studentswillworkasateamtocreateanexceptionalandsafelearningenvironmentfortheyoungchild(ren)forwhomyouwillbeinstructingtheselessons.PreschoolagestudentsfromthecommunitywillbecomingintotheHighSchool,thusprovidingstudentswithareal-worldexperienceasaneducator.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Preschool: Ages 4-5 (HS761) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Human Development strongly recommended Studentsexploreteachingandadministrativecareersbyrunningapreschoolforfourandfiveyearoldchildren.Skillsinclude,lessonplanning,andpresentation,onetooneinteractionwithpreschoolchildren,andeffectivecommunicationwithparentsofpreschoolers.PreschoolagestudentsfromthecommunitywillbecomingintotheHighSchool,thusprovidingstudentswithareal-worldexperienceasaneducator.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.
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Child Development Independent Study (HS765) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisites: Preschool (Age 3), Preschool (Ages 4-5), Human Development and teacher recommendation Thiscourseisofferedtostudentswhowishtopursueacareerinpreschoolorearlyelementaryeducation.Studentswilltailortheircoursetotheirinterestsandspendtimeworkingwithpreschooland/orelementaryagechildren.PreschoolagestudentsfromthecommunitywillbecomingintotheHighSchool,thusprovidingstudentswithareal-worldexperienceasaneducator.
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ThemathematicscoursesaredesignedtofollowthePennsylvaniaCoreStandards.ThemainpurposeofthePACoreStandardsistoprovidethemathskillsidentifiedbytheCommonwealthofPennsylvaniaasbeingessentialforastudenttobesuccessfulafterhighschool.
Pre-Algebra (HS110) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) ThiscourseisdesignedforthosestudentswhoneedareviewofthebasicskillsofmathematicsbeforeenrollinginAlgebraI.Themajoremphasisofthiscoursewillbeonthesolutionofequationsandinequalitiesintherealnumbersystem.Probability,statistics,ratios,proportions,percents,thegraphingandwritingoflinearequations,andsystemsofequationsarealsoincludedinthecurriculum. Algebra I (HS123) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra ThiscourseisdesignedtomeettheAlgebraIPACoreStandardsasassessedontheAlgebraIKeystoneExaminaneffortforallstudentstoachieveproficiency.Thiscourseprovidesthefoundationforthestudyofoperationsandpropertiesoftherealnumbersystem.StudentswillhavetheopportunitytolearnalltopicstestedontheAlgebraIKeystoneassessment.Topicsincludethestudyoflinearequations/functions,linearinequalities,absolutevalueequations,systemsoflinearequations/inequalities,propertiesofexponents,polynomialsandfactoring,quadraticequations/functions,andsimplerationalexpressions,aswellastopicsfromstatisticsandprobability.Studentswillbeexpectedtothinkcriticallywhilesolvingchallengingproblemsandstudyingmathematicalconcepts.
StatementforCalculatorUseCalculatorswillbeutilizedineverycoursewhenappropriate.Thegraphingcalculatorwillbeintroduced,taught,andusedattheappropriatetime.Scientificcalculatorswillbeusedextensively,buildingtothegraphingcalculator.Studentcalculatorusewillbedeterminedbytheteacherofeachindividualcourse.Everymathematicsteacherisabletoprovideaclassroomsetofscientificorgraphingcalculators.
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Strategies of Algebra (HS101) Grade Level: 10, 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: CP Algebra I AND scoring Basic or Below Basic on the Algebra I Keystone Exam ThiscourseisdesignedonlyforstudentswhodidnotscoreAdvancedorProficientontheAlgebraIKeystoneExam.InstructionwillbegearedtomeettheindividualneedsofthestudentwhileaddressingtheAlgebraIPACoreStandardsasassessedontheAlgebraIKeystoneExaminaneffortforallstudentstoachieveproficiency. Geometry (HS143) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Algebra I ThiscourseisdesignedtofulfilltheGeometryPACoreStandardsasdeterminedbythePADepartmentofEducation.Thiscoursestudiestwoandthree-dimensionalgeometrywhileintegratingpreviouslylearnedalgebraictopics.Coursetopicswillincludelines,angles,triangles,polygons,circles,areaoftwo-dimensionalfigures,surfaceareaandvolumeofthree-dimensionalfigures,andrighttriangletrigonometry. Intermediate Algebra (HS133) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhoneedreinforcementofconceptstaughtinAlgebraIwhilealsoprovidingthemwithanoverviewofconceptsthatwouldbecoveredinanAlgebraIIcourse.Graphinglinearequations&inequalities,solvinglinearsystems,factoringpolynomials,simplifyingrationalexpressions,andsolvingquadraticequationsandinequalitieswillbeemphasized.Thiscourseisrecommendedforstudentswhosepost-secondaryplansrequiremathematicalexperiencebeyondAlgebraIandGeometry.
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Algebra I – College Prep (HS122) Grade Level: 9, 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra (HS110) (85% or higher); Middle School Intro to Algebra (75% or higher); Middle School Math 8 (80% or higher) OR teacher recommendation Thiscourseisdesignedforcollege-boundstudentsinanefforttomeettheAlgebraIPACoreStandardsasassessedontheAlgebraIKeystoneExam.StudentswhosuccessfullycompletethecoursewillbepreparedtoachieveproficiencyontheAlgebraIKeystoneExamandtocontinuetheirstudyinCPAlgebraII.Thiscourseprovidesthefoundationforthestudyofoperationsandpropertiesoftherealnumbersystem.Topicsincludethestudyoflinearequations/functions,linearinequalities,absolutevalueequations,systemsofequations/inequalities,propertiesofexponents,factoring,andtopicsfromprobabilityandstatistics.Studentswillbeexpectedtothinkcriticallywhilesolvingchallengingproblemsandstudyingmathematicalconcepts. Algebra II – College Prep (HS132) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: CP Algebra I (80% or higher) or Algebra I (85% or higher) OR scoring Advanced or Proficient on the Algebra I Keystone Exam OR Honors Algebra I in 8th grade and Basic or Below Basic on the Algebra I Keystone Exam OR teacher recommendation Thisisacourseforcollege-boundstudentsdesignedtomeettheAlgebraIIPACoreStandardsandpreparestudentsforCPPrecalculus.ThiscoursereviewsAlgebraIconceptswithmoreemphasisonfractionalexpressionsandwordproblems.Studentswilllearntosolvepolynomialequations,simplifyradicals,solveradicalequations,graphquadratics,workwithirrationalexpressions,andwillincludeastudyoffunctionsandalookatthecomplexnumbers. Geometry – College Prep (HS142) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: CP Algebra II (75% or higher) or Strategies of Algebra (80% or higher) or teacher recommendation ThiscourseisdesignedtomeettheGeometryPACoreStandards.Thisalgebra-basedcourseincludesthestudyoftwoandthree-dimensionalgeometry.Topicsincludepropertiesoflines,angles,triangles,polygons,circles,areaoftwo-dimensionalfigures,andtheareaandvolumeofthree-dimensionalfigures.Thecourseincludesastudyofproofwritingandothermathematicalarguments.
CollegePrepCoursesaremoremasterydriventhancontentdriven.Thisisthesignificantdifferencebetweenhonorsmathcoursesandcollegeprepcourses.**ItisrecommendedforstudentsattheCPlevelwhoaspiretotakeCalculusto
completeCPAlgebraIIandCPGeometryduringtheirsophomoreyear.**
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Precalculus – College Prep (HS152) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: CP Algebra II (80% or higher) AND CP Geometry or teacher recommendation ThisisanalternatecourseforstudentsinthehonorsmathtrackorforCPAlgebraIIstudentswhowishtopursueamathorsciencemajorincollege,butneedathoroughexplanationandadditionalpracticewithprecalculustopics.Thetopicsincludevariousformsofalgebraicfunctionsandtrigonometry. Probability & Statistics – College Prep (HS172) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Successful completion of CP Algebra II and CP Geometry Thiscourseisdesignedtogivecollegeboundstudentsafirmbackgroundinprobabilityandstatistics.Thetopicsincludethevarioustypesofgraphsofdata,measuresofcentraltendency,linearregressions,correlation,probabilitytheory,binomialprobability,andnormaldistributions.Thereisalargeemphasisontechnology,primarilytheTI-84PlusSilverEditiongraphingcalculator,whichisprovidedforeachstudent.
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Geometry – Honors (HS141) Grade Level: 9, 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Scoring Advanced or Proficient on the Algebra I Keystone Exam, Honors Algebra I (80% or higher), CP Algebra I (90% or higher & teacher recommendation) or teacher recommendation Thisisacourseforcollege-boundstudentstomeettheGeometryPACoreStandards.ThiscourseisdesigneddownfromtheAPCalculusexamandlearningthecontentoftheentirecurriculumisrigorouslyemphasized.Thiscoursestudiesbothplaneandsolidgeometricfiguresalongwiththeirconstructionsandrelationshipstoalgebra.Thecourseincludesaformalstudyofproofwritingandothermathematicalarguments.Astrongbackgroundinalgebraisrequired. Algebra II – Honors (HS131) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Honors Geometry (80% or higher) or teacher recommendation Thisisacourseforcollege-boundstudentstomeettheAlgebraIIPACoreStandardsandpreparestudentsforHonorsPrecalculus.ThiscourseisdesigneddownfromtheAPCalculusexamandlearningthecontentoftheentirecurriculumisrigorouslyemphasized.ThiscoursebeginswitharapidlypacedreviewofAlgebraIconceptsandtheninvolvessolvingpolynomialequations,simplifyingradicals,solvingradicalequations,graphingquadratics,athoroughstudyoffunctions,workingwithirrationalexpressions,andalookatthecomplexnumbers. Precalculus – Honors (HS151) Grade Level: 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II (80% or higher) and CP or Honors Geometry or teacher recommendation Thiscourseisgearedtopreparestudentsforacollege-levelcalculuscourse.Thecoursebeginswithanin-depthlookatalgebraicandtranscendentalfunctions.Itthendealswithvariousconceptsinvolvedinanystudyoftrigonometry,includingthethreetypesoftrigonometry.ThiscourseisdesigneddownfromtheAPCalculusexamandlearningthecontentoftheentirecurriculumisrigorouslyemphasized.
HonorsCoursesareAPCalculus-driven.ThismeansthatstudentselectingthislevelwillbepreparedfortheAPCalculusABtest.Thesecoursesaredesigned
downfromtheAPtest.Learningtheentirecurriculumisrigorouslyemphasized.
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Calculus – Honors (HS161) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Precalculus - Honors (75% or higher) or Precalculus – CP (85% or higher) or teacher recommendation Thiscourseisapplicableforstudentswhoplantotakecalculusincollege.Itisdesignedasanintroductorycalculuscoursedealingwiththestudyoflimits,differentiationofelementaryfunctionsandanintroductionoftheFundamentalTheoremofCalculus. AP Calculus (HS160) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Precalculus - Honors (80% or higher) or teacher recommendation ThisistheAdvancedPlacementCalculusABcourse,anditisgearedtowardstudentswhoplantomajorinmathorscienceincollege.Therewillbemanyapplicationproblemsfromphysics,anditisrecommendedthatstudentsalsotakeHonorsPhysics.Thecurriculumconsistsofthestudyoflimitsanddifferentiationandintegrationofelementaryfunctions.Uponcompletionofthecourse,thestudentswillbepreparedtotaketheAPCalculusABexamofferedthroughtheCollegeBoard. AP Statistics (HS170) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Algebra II – Honors (80% or higher) or teacher recommendation; Students who desire to take this course as a 10th-grade student MUST receive a teacher recommendation from their 9th-grade Math instructor. ThepurposeoftheAPcourseinstatisticsistointroducestudentstothemajorconceptsandtoolsforcollecting,analyzinganddrawingconclusionsfromdata.Studentsareexposedtofourbroadconceptualthemes:
§ ExploringData:Describingpatternsanddeparturesfrompatterns.§ SamplingandExperimentation:Planningandconductingastudy.§ AnticipatingPatterns:Exploringrandomphenomenausingprobabilityandsimulation.§ StatisticalInference:Estimatingpopulationparametersandtestinghypotheses.
CurriculumforthiscoursefollowstheAPStatisticscurriculumsetbytheCollegeBoardandisdesignedtopreparestudentsfortheAPStatisticsexam.
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MUSIC Band (HS650 OR HS651) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: .25 (with Chorus) or .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Opentoallstudentswhowishtoparticipateinachallenginginstrumentalmusicsetting.Thebandperformsatnumerousschoolandcommunityeventsthroughouttheschoolyear.Allmembersarerequiredtoperformatfootballgames,paradesandconcerts.Extensionsofbandincludethejazzband,pitorchestra,anddrumline.Studentsmustbeenrolledinbandinordertobeeligibleforanyoftheotherensembles.Thiscoursewillbeofferedduringflexanddoesnotconflictwithstudents’coursechoices. Chorus (HS660 OR HS661) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: .25 (with Band) or .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Membershipisopentoanyoneinterestedinsinging.Voicepartsavailablearesoprano,alto,tenorandbass.Advancedpianistsareencouragedtoaccompanythisensemble.ExtensionsofthechorusincludeConcertChoir,ShowChoir,andBarbershopChoir.Studentsmustbeenrolledinchorusinordertobeeligibleforanyoftheothervocalensembles.Thiscoursewillbeofferedduringflexanddoesnotconflictwithstudents’coursechoices. Advanced Music Stage Production (HS675) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Music Stage Production (80% or higher) Thiscourseisdesignedtofurtherstudents’knowledgeandskillsinunderstanding,utilizing,anddevelopingscenicdesigns,stagelighting,performanceset-upandrigging,andsoundproductionandset-up.Studentswillbeinstructedinlightingconceptsforprofessionaltheater.Studentsinthisclasswillhelptosupervisetheconstructionofthefallandspringtheatricalproductions. American Musical Theater (HS670) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) ThiscourseisanoverviewoftheAmericanMusicalTheaterfromtheearly1900'stothepresent.Studentswillbestudying,researching,viewinganddiscussingnumerousAmericanMusicals.Theclasswillalsobeexposedtostaging,schoolsofdirectingstyles,impromptuactingandwriting.Thefinalprojectwillbewriting,producingandperformingashortone-actmusicalasaclass.
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AP Music Theory (HS676) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Music Theory. Thiscoursedevelopsastudent’sabilitytorecognize,understand,anddescribethebasicmaterialsandprocessesofmusicthatareheardorpresentedinascore.Thecoursestrivestodevelopastudent’saural,sight-singing,written,compositional,andanalyticalskillsthroughlistening,performance,written,creative,andanalyticalexercises.ThiscoursewillpreparestudentstotaketheAPMusicTheoryExam,whichtestsstudents’understandingofmusicalstructureandcompositionalproceduresthroughrecordedandnotatedexamples. Concert Choir (HS662) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Audition Thischoralclassconsistsofperformingmoredifficultchoralliteratureandconcentratesonimprovingindividualmusicianshipforeachmember.Studentswilllearnsight-singing,musictheory,andworkonsolopieces.Studentswillsinginsmallergroupsettingsaswell.Thisclassisavailabletostudentsingrades9-12whoarescheduledforchorusallyear.StudentswhotakethisclassmustbescheduledforChorusallyear. History of Pop Music (HS678) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Theaimofthiscourseistoexploreanumberofdifferentapproachestotherelationshipbetweenmusicanditsculturalandsocialcontextsinmoderntimes.Studentswill“sample”abroadspectrumofissues,methods,andmusicalformsincluding:Jazz&SwingStyles,Pop&RockStyles,Dance&ElectronicaStyles,Entertainment&MusicalHumor,MusicalTheatre,FilmScoring,CommercialMusic,andContemporaryMusic. Music Stage Production (HS674) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidestudentswiththebasicskillsinunderstanding,utilizing,anddevelopingstagework,performanceset-upandrigging,aswellaslivesoundproductionandset-up.Studentswillbeinstructedinstageandproductionsafetyprocedures,thetechnologicalaspectsofsoundequipment,andstageperformancedesignandset-up,aswellaspreparationforconcertsandperformances.
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Music Theory (HS677) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscoursewillguidestudentsindevelopingtheirownwrittenmusicalwork.Studentswillstudythetechniquesofmusictheory,throughwriting,analyzingandnotatingmusic.Thiscourseincludes:thestudyofthebuildingblocksofnotatedmusic,listeninganalysisofmusicmaterial;careersandbackgroundsofcomposers,writers,andperformers;discussionofstyles,techniques,andarrangements;musicproblemsolving;theuseofmusicwritingandperformancesoftware.IfyouarelookingforacoursewhichutilizesGaragebandandotherformsofcreatingmusicdigitally,choosemusicrecordingandproduction.Thisclassservesasthepre-requisiteforAPMusicTheory.______________________________________________________________________________ Piano (HS653) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: None Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhowishtodevelopbasicpianoplayingskills,orexpandontheirexistingskills.Timeinclasswillbespentbothonandoffthekeyboards.Whileplaying,studentswillbeworkingindividuallyandinsmallgroupstomasterthetechniquesofplayingandtolearnpieces.Therewillalsobetimespentingroupinstructiononmusicalnotationandtheory.______________________________________________________________________________ Rock Band (HS654) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: None Rockbandisaone-semestercoursedesignedforstudentswhowanttodevelopmusic-makingskillsandmusicliteracyusingprimarilyrockandpopmusic.Itisanintroductorylevelcourse,sonopreviousexperienceisneeded.Somekeytakeawaysfromtheclassarethatstudents:
• Learnnewmusicalinstrumentssuchasguitar,electricbass,drums,andkeyboards• Exploreaninterestinsingingwithagroup• Deepenunderstandingsofthefundamentalelementsofmusic• Studythehistoryandevolutionofrockmusic• Explorelivesoundreinforcementtechniques• Usepopularandrockmusicasthespringboardtogroupmusicmaking.
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Sound Recording and Production (HS679) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdevotedtotheintricaciesofsoundandmusicrecordingandproduction.Studentswillfocusonproperrecordingequipmentandtechniquesforproducingprofessionalqualitymusicalbums.Areasofstudywillincludemicrophones,mixers,recordingsoftware,soundengineering,andsequencers.Thiscoursewillalsoexplorespecificeffectsandplug-inswithinGarageband. Wind Ensemble (HS652) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Concert Band member Opentoallinstrumentalstudentsgrades9-12.Thiscoursewillfocusonindividualmusicianshipforeachstudent’schoseninstrument.Extensionsofthiscoursewillincludesoloandgroupperformanceopportunities.StudentstakingthiscourseshouldalsobemembersoftheHighSchoolBand.Thiscoursemaybetakenbothfallandspringsemesters.______________________________________________________________________________ Voice Class (HS663) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: None VoiceClassisanintroductorycoursedesignedtoteachstudentshowtomaketheirvoicesoundmorepowerful,howtousevocaltechniquetoexpandtheirrangeandexpression,andhowtobecomemoreconfidentinvocalperformances.Thiscourseisafantasticstartingpointforanyonewantingtomakethemostoftheirvoice.
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SCIENCE
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Biology - Honors
Chemistry I - Honors
AP Biology; AP Environmental Science; AP Physics I: Algebra-Based; Anatomy and Physiology; Chemistry II – Honors; Physics I – Honors; Physics II - Honors
Biology - CP
Chemistry I – CP (if completed Algebra I in 9th-grade) Environmental Ecology (if completed Pre-Algebra in 9th-grade)
Chemistry in Agriculture; Environmental Ecology; Forensic Science; Physics I - CP; Physics II - CP
Principles of Scientific Inquiry
Biology – Applied
Principles of Physical Science Science Choice
Biology – Honors (HS211) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Honors Algebra I (Grade 8) with math teacher recommendation, Proficient or Advanced score on the 8th-grade PSSA Science, and teacher recommendation HonorsBiologyisdesignedforthecollege-boundstudentwhoanticipatesafutureinthesciences.Itacquaintsstudentswithbiologicalprinciplesthroughthediscoverymethod.Extensivelabworkandadissectionareincluded.Topicswillincludethescientificmethod,measurement,characteristicsoflife,basicbiochemistry,basicecology,thecell,cellularenergy,andproteinsynthesis,genetics,andchangethroughtime.StudentswilltaketheBiologyKeystoneexamuponcompletionofthiscourse. Biology - College Prep (HS212) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra (Grade 8), teacher recommendation, and 8th-grade PSSA Science score CollegePrepBiologyisdesignedforthecollege-boundstudent.Itacquaintsstudentswithbiologicalprinciplesthroughthediscoverymethod.Extensivelabworkisinvolvedandadissectionisincluded.Topicswillincludethescientificmethod,measurement,characteristicsoflife,basicchemistry,basicecology,thecell,nucleicacidsandproteinsynthesis,genetics,andchangethroughtime.StudentswilltaketheBiologyKeystoneexamuponcompletionofthiscourse.
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Biology – Applied (HS213) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentspreparingforatechnical/tradeschoolortheworkingworld.Itwillintroducethestudenttotheworldoflivingorganismsandprovideinformationusefulindailylife.Topicswillincludethescientificmethod,measurement,characteristicsoflife,basicchemistry,basicecology,thecell,nucleicacidsandproteinsynthesis,genetics,andchangethroughtime.StudentswilltaketheBiologyKeystoneexamuponcompletionofthiscourse. Principles of Scientific Inquiry (HS214) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and 8th-grade Science PSSA score Utilizingtheprinciplesofbasicscientificinquiryasanoverarchingtheme,studentswilldevelopthescientificreasoningskillsnecessarytoprovidethefoundationforsuccessinhighschoolsciencecourses.Theclasswillutilizehands-onactivitiesinthelifesciencesandthephysicalsciences.Theskillsdevelopedthroughthiscoursewillstrengthenstudents’reasoning,analytical,andproblem-solvingabilities. Chemistry I - Honors (HS221) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Honors Algebra I (80% or higher) OR CP Algebra I (90% or higher) OR Honors Algebra II (75% or higher) HonorsChemistryIisdesignedforthecollege-boundstudentwithastrongbackgroundinmathematics.Thiscourseconsistsofthefollowingtopics:matter,measurements,atoms,electrons,periodictable,chemicalbonding,chemicalformulas,chemicalreactions,stoichiometry,andgaslaws. Eachtopiccoveredwillincludeextensivemathematicalcalculations.Laboratoryexercisesandactivitieswillreinforceclassroomlearning.Studentswillberequiredtowritelabreports.Calculatorsarerequired(Recommendedcalculator:TI-30XIIS).Thiscourseiscurrentlydesignatedasa“CollegeintheHighSchool”coursethroughHarrisburgUniversity.
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Chemistry I - College Prep (HS222) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: CP Algebra I (70% or higher) OR Algebra I (80% or higher)
CollegePrepChemistryIisdesignedforthecollege-boundstudent.Thiscourseconsistsofthefollowingtopics:matter,measurements,atoms,electrons,periodictable,chemicalbonding,chemicalformulas,chemicalreactions,stoichiometry,andgaslaws. Requiredmathskillswillbetaughtasneeded.Laboratoryexercisesandactivitieswillreinforceclassroomlearning.Studentswillberequiredtowritelabreports.Calculatorsarerequired.(Recommendedcalculator:TI-30XIIS). AP Biology (HS250) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Honors Biology (80% or higher)
Honors Chemistry I (80% or higher) and/or teacher recommendation APBiologyisdesignedtobetheequivalentofacollegeintroductorybiologycourseusuallytakenbyBiologyorrelatedsciencemajors,duringtheirfirstyearincollege.Thetopicscoveredincludemoleculesandcells,geneticsandevolution,andorganismsandpopulationswithextensivelaboratoryactivities.APBiologystrivestoprovidethestudentwiththeconceptualframework,factualknowledge,andanalyticalskillstodealcriticallywiththerapidlychangingscienceofbiology.ThiscoursealternateswithAPEnvironmentalScienceandWILLbeofferedduringthe2021-2022schoolyear.Thiscourseiscurrentlydesignatedasa“CollegeintheHighSchool”course. AP Environmental Science (HS251) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Honors Biology (70% or higher) or CP Biology (80% or higher)
Chemistry I (80% or higher) and/or teacher recommendation APEnvironmentalScienceisdesignedtobetheequivalentofaonesemester,introductorycollegecourseinEnvironmentalScience.Itisintendedtoenablestudentstoundertake,asfirstyearcollegestudents,amoreadvancedstudyoftopicsinenvironmentalscienceortofulfillabasicrequirementforalaboratoryscienceandthusfreetimefortakingothercourses.Thegoalofthecourseistoprovidestudentswiththescientificprinciples,conceptsandmethodologiesrequiredtounderstandtheinterrelationshipsofthenaturalworld,toidentifyandanalyzeenvironmentalproblemsbothnaturalandmanmade,toevaluatetherisksassociatedwiththeseproblems,andtoexaminealternativesolutionsforresolvingand/orpreventingthem.ThiscoursealternateswithAPBiologywillNOTbeofferedduringthe2021-2022schoolyear.Thiscourseiscurrentlydesignatedasa“CollegeintheHighSchool”course.
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AP Physics I: Algebra-Based (HS260) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Algebra II – Honors (80% or higher); Geometry – Honors (80% or higher); Physics I: Mechanics- Honors (80% or higher);; and/or teacher recommendation APPhysicsI:Algebra-Basedisdesignedtobetheequivalentofaonesemester,introductorycollege-levelcourseinPhysics.Throughthecourse,whichfocusedoninquiry-basedinvestigations,studentswillexploreprinciplesofNewtonianmechanics;work,energy,andpower;mechanicalwavesandsound;andintroductory,simplecircuits.Thecourseisbasedonsixbigideas,whichencompasscorescientificprinciples,theories,andprocessesthatcutacrosstraditionalboundariesandprovideabroadwayofthinkingaboutthephysicalworld.Studentswilluserepresentationsandmodelstocommunicatescientificphenomenaandsolvescientificproblems,usemathematicsappropriately,andengageinscientificquestioningtoextendthinkingortoguideinvestigationswithinthecontextofthecourse. Anatomy and Physiology – Honors (HS241) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: CP Algebra I (80% or higher) and CP Chemistry I (80% or higher)
Honors Biology (80% or higher) OR CP Biology (90% or higher) and/or teacher recommendation
HAPisdesignedforstudentsintendingtopursueamedical,science,orhealth-relatedcareerincollege.Itwillintroducethestudenttocollege-levelanatomyandphysiology.Extensivemedicalterminologyisalsoincluded.Laboratoryworkisincludedandadissectionofthefetalpigistheculminatingactivity.Topicsincludeanintroductiontoanatomyandphysiology,chemicalorganization,cellularorganization,tissues,theskeleton,muscles,andanoverviewofthebrain. Chemistry II – Honors (HS231) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Honors Chemistry I (80% or higher)
Honors Algebra II (80% or higher) HonorsChemistryIIisspecificallydesignedtopreparestudentsforcollege-levelchemistrycoursesandisrecommendedforstudentsplanningtopursueacareerinscience.Theclassisdividedintoinorganicchemistryandorganicchemistry.InorganictopicswillincludeareviewofChemistryI,solutions,kineticsandequilibrium,acidsandbases,oxidation-reductionandthermodynamics.Organicchemistrytopicswillgivestudentsabasicknowledgeofthenomenclatureoforganiccompounds,afoundationtodrawstructuralformulas,andanunderstandingofthepropertiesofvariousclassesoforganiccompounds.Studentswillalsohavetheopportunitytoperformexperimentsusingseverallaboratoryinstruments.Labworkwillsupplementallclassroomtopics.Calculatorsthatcomputelogarithmsandrootsarerequired.
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Chemistry in Agriculture (HS246) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Honors Chemistry I (75% or higher)
College Prep Chemistry (85% or higher) TheELCOcommunityhasstrongagriculturaltieswithmanyofourstudentsworking,living,and/orhavinganinterestinfarming/agriculture.Studentsneedtheopportunitytoapplywhatthey’velearnedinchemistryandbiologytoagriculture.Chemistryisfoundintopicssuchasaquaponics,hydroponics,aeroponics,plantstructure,water,soilimprovements,compositing,croprotation,andgardening.Principlesusedinchemistrywillbedirectlyappliedtothepreviouslynamedtopicsthroughdirectinstruction,indirectinstruction,andhands-onSTEMbasedlearning.Studentswillworkcollaborativelytodesign,problemsolve,build,andmonitoravarietyofyear-longagriculturalinitiatives/projectsthatcanbeimplementedathome.Takingchemistryhome,understandinghowtoliveamoresustainablelife,andplayingaroleinreducingwastearekeyoutcomesofthecourse. Environmental Ecology (HS242) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideanoverviewofecologicalstudiesforstudentswithaninterestintheenvironmentorwhoareplanningacareerinanenvironmentallyrelatedfield.Topicscoveredwillincludebasicecology,soils,aquaticenvironments,waterquality,animalbehavior,andmigration.Laboratoryactivitiesareemphasized. Forensic Science (HS245) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry I. Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothefieldofforensicscienceandisdesignedforstudentstoexplorerealworldapplicationsofchemistry,biology,andassociatedmathskills.Thegeneralpublic’sinterestinforensicsciencehasincreasedbecauseofTVshows,suchasCSI:CrimeSceneInvestigation.Theseshowshavemadetheareaofforensicsciencepopular,buttheyhavealsomisledthepublictobelieveunrealisticexpectationsofforensicevidenceandanalysis.Thiscoursewillcorrectmisconceptionsbroughtonbythe“CSIeffect”andwillexploreresearchtechniquesimplementedonacrimesceneandinaforensicslab.Thecoursewillfocusonallareasassociatedwithcrimesceneinvestigationandwilldiscusshowevidenceisanalyzed.Topicswillincludeanalyzingevidencesuchasbloodspatter,glass,soil,drugs,DNA,hairs,fibers,paint,explosives,andfingerprints.
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Physics I – Honors (HS261) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II and Geometry (may be concurrent) Thiscourseisdesignedforthecollege-boundstudent.Thecourseisrunutilizingacollegetextbook.Thiscoursewillhaveanemphasisonmechanics:multipledimensionalmotion,Newton'sLaws,Kepler'sLaws,projectilemotionandenergymomentum. Physics I – College Prep (HS262) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: CP Algebra II and CP Geometry (may be concurrent) Thiscourseisdesignedforthestudentwhoplanstofurtherhis/hereducationbutwhodoesnotplantomajorinmathematics,engineering,orphysicalsciences.Thiscoursewillemphasizemotion,Newton'sLaws,LawsofGravitation,andmomentum. Physics II – Honors (HS267) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II and Geometry (may be concurrent) Thiscourseisdesignedforthecollege-boundstudent.Thecoursewillcoveroptics,waves,electricity,andmagnetism. Physics II – College Prep (HS268) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: CP Algebra II and CP Geometry (may be concurrent) Thiscourseisdesignedforthecollege-boundstudentwhoplanstofurtherhis/hereducationbutwhodoesnotplantomajorinmathematics,engineering,orphysicalsciences.Thecoursewillcoveroptics,waves,electricity,andmagnetism. Principles of Physical Science (HS244) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Utilizingtheprinciplesofphysicalsciencesasanoverarchingtheme,studentswilldevelopthereasoning,mathematical,andproblemsolvingskillsnecessarytoprovideabroad-basedknowledgeofbasicchemistryandphysics.Theclasswillutilizehands-onactivitiestostrengthenstudents’analyticalabilities.
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SOCIALSTUDIES
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 U.S. History III - Honors
AP U.S. Government
AP World History: Modern
AP United States History
(AP courses may be taken in any order, with AP World History: Modern recommended for students in 11th or 12th grades.)
U.S. History III - Honors
U.S. Government - Honors
Global Studies and Geography - Honors
Any AP Social Studies course or Social Studies course(s) of choice
U.S. History III - CP U.S. Government - CP
Global Studies and Geography - CP
Any Social Studies course(s) of choice
U.S. History III - Applied
U.S. Government - Applied
Global Studies and Geography - Applied
Any Social Studies course(s) of choice
U.S.HistoryIIIisasurveycourseoftheperiodfromtheturnofthe20thcenturytomoderntimes.Emphasisisplacedupontheexpansionofthenation’sboundaries,culturalconflictandstruggle,industrialization,developmentoftechnology,immigrantcontributions,reformingAmericansociety,participationinglobalconflicts,andAmerica’sriseasaglobalpower.Successinthiscourseisnotpurelybasedonmemorization,ratherstudentswillneedtodevelopanappreciationforourhistoryandutilizethematerialstudiedtodevelopapersonalperspectiveonhistory. U.S. History III - Honors (HS311) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: 8th-grade U.S. History II course (80% or higher) Studentswillbeexpectedtocompleteessaytests,readsupplementalmaterials,andcompleteextensivewritingassignmentsandresearchprojects,aswellastheaforementionedrequirements.ThecourseisreservedforhighachievingandgiftedstudentswhoplantofollowanhonorstrackwithAdvancedPlacementcourseofferingswithintheSocialStudiesdepartment.Self-motivationandastrongworkethicareneededtobesuccessfulinthiscourse. U.S. History III - College Prep (HS312) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiscourseisopentocollegepreparatorystudents.Studentswillbeexpectedtocompletewell-developedformalessayresponsesandwrittenreports.Theywillalsobeexpectedtoutilizesupplementalreadingsandcross-curricularknowledge.Historicalanalysisresponseswillberequiredthroughoutthecourseinadditiontotheaforementionedrequirements.
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U.S. History III - Applied (HS313) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Studentsareexpectedtoconsistentlycompleteclasswork,homework,activities,supplementalreadings,well-developedwrittenresponses,andprojects.UnitedStatesGovernmentisasurveyofthekeyconcepts,governmentalinstitutionsandcurrentissuesinAmericanpolitics.TopicscoveredintheclassincludethefoundationsoftheUnitedStatesgovernment,branchesofgovernment,theoperationofpoliticalpartiesandinterestgroups,domesticandforeignpolicy,electoralpoliticsandstateandlocalgovernment.Modernissuesandcurrenteventswillalsobeaddressedinthiscourseasameansofapplyingthematerialtothelivesofstudents. U.S. Government – Honors (HS324) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: U.S. History III (80% or higher) or teacher recommendation Studentswillbeexpectedtocompleteessaytests,readsupplementalmaterials,andcompleteextensivewritingassignmentsandresearchprojects,aswellastheaforementionedrequirements.ThecourseisreservedforhighachievingandgiftedstudentswhoplantofollowanhonorstrackwiththepossibilityofmovingtoAdvancedPlacementcourses. U.S. Government - College Prep (HS325) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiscourseisopentocollegepreparatorystudents.Studentswillbeexpectedtocompletewell-developedformalessayresponsesandwrittenreports.Theywillalsobeexpectedtoutilizesupplementalreadingsandcross-curricularknowledge.Historicalanalysisresponseswillberequiredthroughoutthecourseinadditiontotheaforementionedrequirements. U.S. Government - Applied (HS326) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Studentsareexpectedtoconsistentlycompleteclasswork,homework,activities,supplementalreadings,well-developedwrittenresponses,andprojects.
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GlobalStudiesandGeographyisacoursethatstudiestheimportanceofplaceandthedevelopmentofhistoryandcultureinworldregions.Specifically,studentswillbeintroducedtoconceptsofgeographyinthephysicalandhumanworldandtheimplicationsofmajorhistoricalandculturalinfluencesencompassingreligion,politicsandeconomics.ThemajorregionsoftheworldinthewesternhemisphereincludingNorthAmerica,SouthAmerica,Canada,EuropeandRussiaandintheeasternhemisphere,theMiddleEast,AsiaandAfricaareoffocus.Thecourseisdesignedasastudyofgeographicalregionswithanemphasisonhistoricalandculturaldevelopmentsaswellastheglobalimplicationsinourworldtoday. Global Studies and Geography - Honors (HS334) Grade Level: 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: U.S. Government (80% or higher) or teacher recommendation Studentswillbeexpectedtocompleteessaytestsandcompleteresearchprojects.Supplementalreadingsarerequiredduringthecourse.Thiscourseisdesignedforthosehighachievingandgiftedjuniorswhoarefollowingthehonorsand/orAdvancedPlacementtrack. Global Studies and Geography - College Prep (HS335) Grade Level: 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Studentswillbeexpectedtocompleteessaytestsandaresearchproject.Thiscourseisdesignedforcollege-boundjuniors.Writtenessaysandsomeresearchactivitieswillbeexpected. Global Studies and Geography – Applied (HS336) Grade Level: 11 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Studentswillbeexpectedtocompleteessaytestsandaresearchproject.Technologyresearchprojectsareincludedinthestudents’evaluation.Thiscourseisgearedtothelevelofthosestudentsplanningtoenteratradeortechnicalschool.
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AP Human Geography (HS353) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) APHumanGeographywillfollowtheCollegeBoard’scurriculumandwillsupportstudentsinlearningabouthowgeographyimpactseconomic,social,political,andenvironmentalissues.Byexploringhumaninfluences,onewillbeabletounderstand,makepredictions,andproposesolutionstocurrentissuesfacingtheworldaroundus.APHumanGeographyisequivalenttoanintroductorycollege-levelcourse.StudentsareencouragedtotaketheAPexamattheendoftheyear.Studentsareexpectedtodopre-coursework.Extensivewritingandcriticalreadingarecrucialforthiscourse.**PleasenotethatthiscourseDOESfulfillthe11th-gradeSocialStudiesrequirementofcompletingGlobalStudiesandGeography.ThiscoursewillNOTbeofferedinthe2021-2022schoolyear. AP United States Government (HS350) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Honors U.S. History III (80% or higher) and teacher recommendation ThiscourseisdesignedforthosestudentswhowantanAdvancedPlacementcourseofstudyinUnitedStatesGovernment.ThiscourseisbasedontheguidelinesoftheCollegeBoardandthesyllabusforAdvancedPlacementUnitedStatesGovernmentcourse.StudentsareencouragedtotaketheAPexamattheendoftheyear.Studentsareexpectedtodopre-coursework.Extensivewritingandcriticalreadingarecrucialforthiscourse.**PleasenotethatthiscoursedoesNOTfulfillthe11th-gradeSocialStudiesrequirementofcompletingGlobalStudiesandGeography.ThiscoursewillNOTbeofferedinthe2021-2022schoolyear. AP United States History (HS351) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Honors U.S. History III (80% or higher) and teacher recommendation ThiscourseisdesignedforthosestudentswhowantanAdvancedPlacementcourseofstudyinUnitedStatesHistory.SophomoresmaytakethisclassaspartofanAdvancedPlacementtrackthatincludesAPUSGovernmentandAPWorldHistory:Modern.ThiscourseisbasedontheguidelinesoftheCollegeBoardandthesyllabusforAdvancedPlacementUnitedStatesHistorycourse.StudentsareencouragedtotaketheAPexamattheendoftheyear.Studentsareexpectedtodopre-coursework.Extensivewritingandcriticalreadingarecrucialforthiscourse.**PleasenotethatthiscoursedoesNOTfulfilltheSocialStudiesrequirementsofcompletingGlobalStudiesandGeographyorU.S.Government.ThiscourseWILLbeofferedinthe2021-2022schoolyear.
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AP World History: Modern (HS352) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Honors U.S. History III (80% or higher) AND AP United States Government (75% or higher) or Honors Government (80% or higher) and teacher recommendation ThiscourseisdesignedforthosestudentswhowantanAdvancedPlacementcourseofstudyinWorldHistory.ThiscourseisbasedontheguidelinesoftheCollegeBoardandthesyllabusforAdvancedPlacementWorldHistorycourse.StudentsareencouragedtotaketheAPexamattheendoftheyear.Studentsareexpectedtodopre-coursework.Extensivewritingandcriticalreadingarecrucialforthiscourse.**PleasenotethatthiscourseDOESfulfillthe11th-gradeSocialStudiesrequirementofcompletingGlobalStudiesandGeography.ThiscoursedoesNOT,however,fulfilltheSocialStudiesrequirementofcompletingU.S.Government.ThiscourseWILLbeofferedinthe2021-2022schoolyear. Social Studies Electives (Do not fulfill graduation requirements for Social Studies.) American History through Film (HS370) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) ThiselectivecourseexaminesHollywoodfeaturefilmsandhistoricaldramasashistoricalevidence.Studentsviewmoviesonvarioustopicsandparticipateindiscussions,andwriteessayscomparingthatfilmevidencetoinformationinmoretraditionalsources,suchasarticles,filmreviewsandcriticalcommentaries.Thecourseisbasedaroundsixbroadquestions:Isfilmalegitimatehistoricalsource?Towhatextentisfilmevidencelegitimate?Whatdeterminesthelegitimacyoffilmevidence?Whatdeterminestheillegitimacyoffilmevidence?Isfilmevidenceeverbetterthantraditionalhistoricalsources?CanHollywoodfilmsbeusedtoteachhistory?ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation.
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Cultural Studies of the Latter 20th Century (HS367) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Successful completion of U.S. History III and U.S. Government Inthiscourse,studentswillexamineAmericanculturefromthe1920’stothe1990’sthroughtheuseofpolitical,cultural,andhistoricalstudy.Studentsinthiselectivecoursewilllearnhowhistoricaleventshaveshapedourmoderncultureandwayoflife.TheclasswillusehistoricaleventsasabackbonetoexplainchangesinAmericanvalues,beliefs,music,art,fashionsandtechnology.Studentswillanalyzethecultureofeachdecadeandmakeconnectionstothepresentinordertomakecomparisons.Studentswillberequiredtoheavilyrelyuponresearch,long-termprojectsandplanningskillsforthisclass.ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation. Contemporary World Issues (HS366) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Successful completion of U.S. History III and U.S. Government CurrentIssuesisanelectivecoursethatactivelymakesthestudentsapartoftheworldtoday.Studentswillactivelyengageincurrentevents,issues,andtopicsatalllevelsincludinglocal,state,federalandworld.Theywilllearnhowtointerpretsources,judgevalidityofsources,considermultipleviewpointsofissuesandmakeaneducatedpersonalstance.Theinstructorswillpushstudentstogobeyondjustsummarizing“thenews”andforcethemtoconsidertheimpactsofevents,howthepasthasshapedevents,howeventsaffectthestudentandhoweventsareofteninter-related.Thiscoursewillimprovethecitizenshipskillsofstudents,makingthemmoreawareoftheworldinwhichtheylive.ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation. Economics (HS371) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Economicsisasocialscienceconcernedwiththechoicesindividualsmakeinlifetosatisfytheirwantsandneeds.TheelectivecourseinEconomicsintroducesstudentstoanewwayofthinkingabouttheworld.Theprimaryunitsofstudywillinclude:(1)FundamentalsofEconomicDecision-Making,(2)EconomicTheory,(3)MoneyandDebtManagement,(4)BusinessandLabor,(5)MacroeconomicPoliciesandGlobalization,(6)BecomingFinanciallySecure.Asacollegepreplevelcourse,assignmentsareintendedtopreparestudentsforthelevelofexpectationstheymayfaceinhighereducation.Thiscoursewillincludeabalanceofboththeoreticalandpracticalelementsandwillexaminemanyeconomicprinciplesthatwillassiststudentsindevelopingtheknowledgeandskillsrequiredtomakesoundeconomicandfinancialdecisions.ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation.
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Holocaust and Genocide Studies (HS372) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiselectivecoursewillexaminethemeaningofgenocideandthehistorybehindtheconcept.Studentswilllearnofthevariousexamplesofgenocideinthe20thCenturyandwillexamineandanalyzetheimpactofgenocideonpeople,politics,economics,society,history,andculture.ThecoursewillfocusontheHolocaustinEuropeinordertodevelopkeyconceptsandknowledgebeforemovingintootherexamplesofgenocidearoundtheworld.StudentswillgainanunderstandingoftheimportanceofHolocaustandgenocidestudies/education.ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation. Military History (HS373) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) ThiselectivecourseexaminescriticalmomentsofmodernAmericanmilitaryhistory(CivilWartopresent).Abasicfoundationallookatmilitaryconceptsalongwithpresentdaymilitaryactionsbeginsthecourse.Followingthis,thecourseflowsfromtheAmericanCivilWarforwardtothepresentday.OthermajorunitsareWorldWarI,WorldWarII,Korea,Vietnam,andtheColdWar.Studentsgainanunderstandingofnotonlyweapons,battles,leaders,andtactics,butalsothewayinwhichwarchangespolitics,culture,andtheeconomicsofAmerica.ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation. Psychology (HS361) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Thiscoursefocusesonthestudyofleadingpsychologistsandtheirtheoriesandhowpsychologicaltheoriesrelatetocontemporarylife.Theformationofhumanpersonalityisanalyzedandexaminedwithregardtotheroleoftheindividualinhumansociety.ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation.ThiscoursealternateswithSociologyandWILLbeofferedinthe2021-2022schoolyear.
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Sociology (HS360) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Sociologyisintendedforcollege-boundjuniorsandseniors.Thefoundationsofsociety,socialinequality,socialinstitutionsandsocialchangeprovideareasforstudyinthecourse.Thecourseemphasizesunderstandinghumanrelationshipsandtheimportanceofcitizensinshapingsocialenvironments.ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation.ThiscoursealternateswithPsychologyandwillNOTbeofferedinthe2021-2022schoolyear. World Cultures (HS364) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Successful completion of U.S. History III and U.S. Government ThiscoursewillengagestudentsinthehistoryandculturesoftheEasternCivilizations.Astheworldincreasinglydevelopsasaglobalsocietyitisbecomingmoreimportantforstudentstounderstandnon-Westerncivilizations.TheregionsoftheMiddleEast,Russia/FormerSovietUnion,India,Sub-SaharanAfrica,andEastAsiaareplayingalargerroleintheworldthaneverbefore.Studentswhotakethiscoursewillbeengagedinthecultureoftheseregionsanddevelopanunderstandingofthereligions,customs,environmentsandcontributionsthatareimpactingtheworldtoday.ThiscourseisacourseofchoiceanddoesnotfulfillacorecreditinSocialStudiesforgraduation.
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TECHNOLOGYEDUCATION Home Repair and Construction (HS552) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtoinstructstudentsonsimplehomerepairsandbasicconstruction,whilealsoteachingthemtoreadadrawingonplannedconstruction.Thecoursewillconcentrateonthebasiclayoutofwalls,windows,trimandstairsinresidentialconstructionandtouchuponsimplehomerepairssuchasreplacingwornpartsonfaucets,toilets,lightingfixturesetc.Studentswillalsobeinstructedonthepropersafetyanduseofpowertools.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Introduction to Technology (HS550) Grade Level: 9, 10 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) IntroductiontoTechnologyisanactivity-basedcoursewhereallstudentsbuilduponpreviousexperiencestostudymechanical/architecturaldrawing,productionandpowertechnology.Studentswillberequiredtoparticipateinworkexperiencesineacharea,throughwhichtheywilllearntodesign,problemsolveandcompleteprojectsusingvariousmaterialsandprocesses.
Mechanical/ArchitecturalDrawing
ProductionTechnology PowerTechnology
-BasicSketching/drawing-Measuring
-Bridgebuilding-C02cardesign
-Productionlineactivity-Woodprojectwork -Simplemachines
Thiscourseisdesignedtohelpstudentsdecidewhichareaoftechnologyeducationtheywanttopursuefurther.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Mechanical and Architectural Drawing (HS553) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscoursewillconcentrateonthedevelopmentofskillsinmechanicalandarchitecturaldesign.Theconceptsofmechanicaldrawingwillbeintroducedthroughactivitiesusingsketching,manualdrafting,andProDesktop3Dmodelingsoftware.Coursecontentwillincludeengineeringgeometry,multi-viewdrawings,pictorialpresentation,andworkingdrawings.Theconceptsofarchitecturaldrawingwillfocusontheprinciplesassociatedwithresidentialdesignandconstruction.Uponcompletionofthiscourse,studentswillhavedrawnacompletesetofhouseplans,includingfloorplans,foundationplan,elevations,schedules,andplotplan.TheuseofbothboarddraftingandCADprogramChiefArchitectwillbeusedutilizedthroughoutthecourse.Hands-onactivitiesincludebridgebuilding,architecturemodelbuilding,mousetrapcars,anddesign-orientedproblemsolvingactivities.
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Metal Manufacturing I (HS554) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Studentswilldesignandengineerasimpleproduct,whichwillbeproducedinametalmanufacturingenvironment.Itemswillbemarketedandsoldwithasimulatedbusinessventure,includingacostanalysis.Studentswillalsohavetheopportunitytodesignandcompleteindividualprojects.Studentswillbechallengedwithproblemsolvingactivities,whichwillincludehands-onmetalmanufacturingprocessesincluding:CNCPlasmaCamdesign,welding,oxyacetylenetorchcutting,lathe/millmachining,forgingandcasting.StudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtodemonstrateallsafeoperatingprocedures.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Metal Manufacturing II (HS555) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Metal Manufacturing I or Power Technology II ThiscourseisdesignedtoexpandupontheknowledgelearnedinmetalmanufacturingI.Designandfabricateacomplexproduct,whichwillbeproducedinametalmanufacturingenvironment.Itemswillbemarketedandsoldwithasimulatedbusinessventure,includingacostanalysis.Studentswillalsohavetheopportunitytodesignandcompleteindividualprojects.Studentswillbechallengedwithproblemsolvingactivities,whichwillincludehands-onmetalmanufacturingprocessesincluding:CNCPlasmaCamdesign,welding,oxyacetylenetorchcutting,lathe/millmachining,forgingandcasting.StudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtodemonstrateallsafeoperatingprocedures.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Power Technology I (HS557) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithskillsinpowertechnology.Studentswillcovertechnicalaspectsinthemajorareasofmechanical,electrical,andfluidpower.Studentswillbechallengedwithproblemsolvingdesignactivities,whichwillincludehands-onfabricationofprojectsapplyingoneormoreareasofpowertechnology,including:
Mechanical Electrical FluidSmallgasengines Basicelectricity
principlesPneumatics
SimpleMachineprinciples HouseWiring HydraulicStudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtodemonstrateallsafeoperatingprocedures.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.
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Power Technology II (HS558) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Power Technology I ThiscourseisdesignedtoexpandupontheknowledgelearnedinPowerTechnologyI.Studentswillreviewandfocusonadvancedareasofmechanical,electrical,andfluidpower.Studentswillbechallengedwithmoreadvancedproblemsolvingactivities,whichwillincludehands-onfabricationofprojectsapplyingoneormoreareasofpowertechnology.StudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtodemonstrateallsafeoperatingprocedures.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Woodworking I (HS563) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Intro to Tech recommended Thiscourseisdesignedtoallowstudentstoworkinasimulatedproductionfacility.Studentswillworkinawoodworkingenvironmenttodesignproducts,machinefixtures,shoplayoutandotheraspectsofproductiontechnology.StudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtopasssafetyexams.Thecoursewillalsoinvolvestudentsinaguidedproductionrunthatbuildsupontheirstudent-designedproductionplans.Individualprojectworkwillbeincorporatedthroughoutthecourse.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables. Woodworking II (HS564) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Woodworking I or Production Technology I ThiscourseisdesignedtoreinforcewhatistaughtandlearnedinProductionTechnologyI.StudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtopasssafetyexams.Thisproductionclasswillformabusiness-likeatmospheretoresearch,design,produce,package,andmarketaproduct.-Productresearchanddesign,marketing-Machinesafety
-Facility,machinefixture,andpackagedesign-Careerresearch
-Finalproductionofproduct-Individualprojectwork
Thecoursewillincludeasectiononjobopportunitiesandisintendedtoreflectthegrowing,expandinginterestinproductiontechnology.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.
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Technology Education Independent Study (HS590) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Instructor’s approval ThisindependentstudyisforastudentwhoexcelledinanyTechnologyEducationI&IIclasses.Thestudentwillformacontractwiththeinstructorandwillneedtomeettheguidelinesofthecontractforcoursecredit.StudentswillbeguidedthroughSAFEmachineoperationandarerequiredtodemonstrateallsafeoperatingprocedures.A$20classfeeisrequiredtosupplementthecostofstudentconsumables.
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WELLNESS Physical Education – Grade 9 (HS801) Grade Level: 9 Length of Course: 45 days Credits: .25 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Completion of 9th-grade Physical Education is required for graduation. ThiscourseMUSTbesuccessfullycompletedbeforeastudentcantakeanyotherelectivephysicaleducationcourseandmustbetakenduringthefreshmanyear.Thecourseemphasizesphysicalfitnessandmodifiedsmall-sidedteamgames.Thiscourseisdesignedtohelpstudentsconsideropportunitiestoparticipateininterscholasticactivitieswithinthecommunity,aswellas,developthestudent’sphysicalfitness.Thiscourseisrequiredforallninth-gradersandalternateseveryotherdaywithFreshmenSeminarforonesemester. Health (HS810) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 45 days Credits: .25 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Completion of Health is required for graduation. Anexaminationofmental,emotional,physiologicalandsocialhealthissuesofyoungadultsoccursinthiscourse.Emphasisonhealthfuldecision-making,long-andshort-termgoalsetting,andlookingintothefutureofone’squalityoflifewillbediscussed,debatedandresearched.Studentswillbeengagedinlearningaspectsofhumananatomyandphysiologyrelatedtoproblemsassociatedwithdiseasepreventionandhowtodetermineandaccessgoodhealthfulinformationbasedonreliablemediaandotherassociatedsourcesofinformation. Driver Education and Safety (HS811) Grade Level: 10 Length of Course: 45 days Credits: .25 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Completion of Driver Education and Safety is required for graduation. TheSafetyandDriverEducationclasspreparesstudentstobecomeresponsibledrivers.Classroomworkinvolvesareassuchasdrivers’attitudeandresponsibility.AcomprehensivestudyofthePennsylvaniaDriver’sManualwillbeanintegralpartofthecourse.
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Physical Education Options for Grades 10, 11, & 12 Studentsmustsuccessfullycompletetwoofthefollowingcourseoptionsinordertofulfillgraduationrequirements. Adventure Activity (HS820) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisites: A minimum grade of 80% or higher in the most recent Physical Education class and teacher recommendation Thisco-educationalcourseisdesignedforstudentsingrades10-12interestedinAdventureandLifetimeactivities.Courseactivitiesincludeorienteering,teambuilding,trustactivities,walking,frisbeegolf,andshuffleboard.Studentswillparticipateinintenseactivitiestoproducestrengthgainsandimprovetheiroverallhealthandwell-being. Creative Movement (HS821) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscoeducationalcourseisdesignedforstudentstoexperiencealternativeformsoffitnessactivities.Courseactivitiesincludefitnesstraining,pilates,kickboxing,stepaerobics,“core”exercises,yoga,circuittraininganddancechoreographyexperiences. Creative Movement II (HS825) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Creative Movement I Thiscoeducationalcourseisdesignedforstudentstocontinuetheirexperienceofalternativeformsoffitnessactivitiesthroughinterpretivedance.Courseactivitiesincludehistoricaldanceforms,ethnicdanceforms,interpretivedanceformsplusamorein-depthdancechoreographyexperience. Net Results - Racquet Attack (HS822) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscoeducationalcourseisdesignedforstudentstoexperienceavarietyoflifetimesports.Theclasswillenablestudentstoidentifyactivitiesthatcanbepursuedlaterinlifeasameansofmaintainingorincreasingphysicalfitness.Portionsofthecourseincludefitnesstrainingandvariousactivitiessuchastennis,softball,ultimatefrisbee,pickleball,pingpong,volleyball,teamhandball,andbadminton.
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Optimal Performance (HS826) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: A minimum grade of 90% or higher in Strength Training or instructor approval ThiscourseisdesignedforthestudentwhoenjoyedandexcelledinStrengthTraining.ThecoursewillreviewandbuildontheprinciplestaughtinStrengthTrainingandwillguidestudentsinmoreintensivetrainingthanStrengthTraining.StudentswilltakepartinOlympiclifting,EnduranceTraining,SAQ(Speed,Agility,andQuickness)Training,andMetabolicConditioning.Thiscourseisperfectforanyathletelookingtoimprovesportperformanceoranystudentsinterestedinimprovingtheirstrengthandcardiovascularendurance. PIAA Sports Officiating (HS827) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: An 80% or higher in all prior required PE courses. ThePIAASportsOfficiatingcourseisforthosejuniororseniorstudentswhoareinterestedinlearningtherulesofvariousPIAAsports.StudentswhocompletethecoursewillhavetheoptionofbecomingcertifiedasaPIAAofficialinoneormoreofthestudiedactivities.Thiscoursewillalsocoverthebasicrequirements,knowledge,skillsandmechanicsnecessarytobeanofficialforeachsportstudied.Sportsthatwillbecoveredincludebasketball,soccer,fieldhockey,softball,andbaseball.Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithanoutstandingwaytogetinvolvedwithandgivebacktothecommunityasayouthsportsofficial. Strength Training (HS823) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: A minimum grade of 90% or higher in the most recent Physical Education class or recommendation of instructor ThiscoeducationalcourseisdesignedforstudentsinterestedinStrengthTrainingandConditioning.ThiscoursefocusessolelyonStrengthTrainingandConditioninganddoesnotincludegamesorrecreationalactivities.Studentswillparticipateinanintensestrengthandaerobictrainingprogramdesignedtoproducestrengthgainsandimprovetheiroverallhealthandwell-being. Team Aerobic Games (TAG) (HS824) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentstoexperienceanintensegameenvironment.Courseactivitiesincludefitnesstraining,football,soccer,softball,floorhockey,basketball,stxball,volleyball,handball,gatorballandspeedball.Thiscourseisforthestudentseekingrigorousactivitiesinahighlycompetitiveenvironment.
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WORLDLANGUAGES Spanish I (HS401) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Honors or CP Literature, Analysis, and Composition and a 70% or higher in the previous year’s English Language Arts course is recommended. Thiscourseisanintroductorycoursethatemphasizesthethreemodesofcommunicationwithinthetargetlanguage:interpersonal,interpretive,andpresentational.Thecoursebeginsthestudyofbasicandfundamentalgrammarskillsincludingpresenttenseverbconjugationandnoun-adjectiveagreementalongwiththemasteryofhighfrequencyvocabularyandstructuresfromavarietyoftopicsrelatedtostudents’lives.KnowledgeoftheSpanishlanguageandculturalawarenessarevaluableassetsinourglobalcommunity. Spanish II (HS402) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Spanish I (70% or higher) Thiscoursemaintainsandincreasesproficiencywithlanguagecontrol,vocabulary,andcommunicationstrategieswithininterpersonal,interpretive,andpresentationalmodesofcommunication.Narrationinbothpresentandpasttenseisemphasized.ThisinformationiscoveredwithinthecontextofthecontemporarySpanish-speakingworldanditsculture. Spanish III (HS403) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Spanish II (75% or higher) or teacher recommendation Thishonors-levelcoursecontinuesbuildingculturalawareness,languagecontrol,vocabularyandcommunicationstrategiesacrossthethreemodesoflanguagelearning:interpersonal,interpretive,andpresentational.WorkonreadingskillsisintensifiedusingworksbynotedSpanishauthors.Advancedgrammarskillsareintroducedandthestudentsbecomemoreacquaintedwithinformationonsituationsineverydaylife.
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Spanish IV (HS404) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: Spanish III (75% or higher) or teacher recommendation Thishonors-levelcoursecontinuesthedevelopmentoflanguageacquisitionacrossthethreemodesofcommunicationinthetargetlanguage.WorksofnotedSpanishandLatinAmericanartistsandauthorsareincluded.Studentsfurtherdevelopskillsindescribingandnarratinginallmajortimeframes,usingconnecteddiscourseofparagraphlength. AP Spanish Literature and Culture (HS405) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Spanish III or IV (80% or higher) and teacher recommendation ThisAdvancedPlacementcourseisconductedinSpanishandculminateswiththeAPSpanishLiteratureandCultureexam,whichstudentscompleteinMay.ThiscourseintroducesstudentstotheformalstudyofarepresentativebodyoftextsfromtheSpanish-speakingworld,spanninghistoryfromtheMiddleAgestothepresentday.AllworksontheofficialAPSpanishLiteraturereadinglistwillberead,discussedandanalyzedinthetargetlanguage.InadditiontoadeeperunderstandingoftheSpanishlanguageandculture,thiscourseencouragesanalyticalthinking,cross-culturalunderstanding,andcross-curricularconnections:particularlyreinforcingtheskillsandcomprehensionofEnglishliteratureandworldhistorycoursework.
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French I (HS411) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Honors or CP Literature, Analysis, and Composition and a 70% or higher in the previous year’s English Language Arts course is recommended.
YourjourneytobecomingaFrenchspeakerstartshere!Inthiscourse,studentswillbegintheirstudiesbyfocusingonsituationsthatarecommonindailylife.Theywillbuildanimportantfoundationstartingwithfundamentalgrammaticaltopicsthatwillestablishsuccessforfuturelevels.Asthecourseprogresses,studentswillcreatefunandinterestingprojectsinthetargetlanguagetoshowcasetheirlearning.TheywillalsostarttodevelopculturalawarenessbyincreasingtheirunderstandingofthetraditionalandgeographicalaspectsofFrenchspeakingcountries.
French II (HS412) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.03 (Level II) Prerequisite: French I (70% or higher)
ContinueyourjourneyintheFrancophoneworldwithFrenchII. Thiscoursecontinuesthedevelopmentofconversationalandgrammaticalskillsfocusingonthe3modesofcommunicationbyintegratinglistening,speaking,readingandwritingactivities.Severalnewverbtenseswillbepresentedaswellasusefulvocabularythatwillallowstudentstocommunicatemoreeffectivelyinavarietyofsituationalactivities.Studentswillcontinuetohighlighttheirabilitieswithcreativeopportunitiesandprojects.
French III (HS413) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: French II (75% or higher) or teacher recommendation
TakeyourFrenchtothenextlevelandbuildyourskillsinFrench3,whichisanhonors-levelcourse!Throughtheunits,studentswilldevelopstrongerreading,writing,speaking,andculturalcompetencesalongwithnewvocabularygroupsandverbtenses.Thethreemodesofcommunication—Interpersonal,InterpretiveandPresentational—willcontinuetobestressedinordertoincreasefluencyandself-confidenceinthetargetlanguage.Studentswillcontinuetouseawidearrayoftechnologiestocompletefunandinterestingprojectsthatdemonstratetheirlearning.
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French IV (HS418) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.06 (Level III) Prerequisite: French III (75% or higher) or teacher recommendation
French4isanhonorslevelscourse,whichbuildsupongrammaticalconceptsfrompreviousclasses.ItisdesignedtoprovidetheadvancedlearnerofFrenchanopportunitytostrengthenoralfluency;improvepresentationalandinterpersonalwriting;expanduponknowledgeofothercontentareasfindingmanyconnectionstoFrenchhistory,geography,art,musicandliterature;andanalyzecontemporaryissues.TheclasswillbeconductedinFrenchandstudentswillneedtoexpressthemselvesinFrench.StudentswillalsoreadmoresophisticatedFrenchpassagesastheyprogressthroughthecourse.
AP French Language and Culture (HS417) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Advanced French Conversation or Advanced French Composition (80% or higher) and teacher recommendation TheAPFrenchLanguageandCulturecourseemphasizescommunication(understandingandbeingunderstoodbyothers)byapplyinginterpersonal,interpretive,andpresentationalskillsinreal-lifesituations.Itengagesstudentsinanexplorationofcultureinbothcontemporaryandhistoricalcontexts,whiledevelopingawarenessandappreciationofculturalproducts,practicesandperspectives.Tobestfacilitatethestudyoflanguageandculture,thecourseistaughtinFrenchwithastrongfocusonvocabularyusageandlanguagecontrol.ThecourseculminateswiththeAPFrenchLanguageandCultureexaminMay.
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MISCELLANEOUSCOURSEOFFERINGS AP Capstone – Research (HS916) Grade Level: 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1.00 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite:Ascoreof3orhigherontheAPSeminarExamAPCapstoneisaninnovativecollege-levelprogrambasedonthecompletionoftwocourses,APSeminarandAPResearch.Theprogramimmersesstudentsinthechallengingpracticeofthecriticalskillsstudentsneedtoday.Theabilitytothinkindependently,writeeffectively,research,collaborate,andlearnacrossdisciplinesisessentialforsuccessincollegeandbeyond.TherigorousnatureofAPCapstonewillchallengestudentstoexploredifferentpointsofviewandmakeconnectionsacrossdisciplines,leadingtoarichappreciationforthecomplexityofimportantissues.APResearch,thesecondcourseintheAPCapstoneexperience,allowsstudentstodeeplyexploreanacademictopic,problem,issues,orideaofindividualinterest.Studentsdesign,plan,andimplementayearlonginvestigationtoaddressaresearchquestion.Throughthisinquiry,theyfurthertheskillstheyacquiredintheAPSeminarcoursebylearningresearchmethodology,employingethicalresearchpractices,andaccessing,analyzing,andsynthesizinginformation.Studentsreflectontheirskilldevelopment,documenttheirprocesses,andcuratetheartifactsoftheirscholarlyworkthroughaprocessandreflectionportfolio.Thecourseculminatesinanacademicpaperof4,000to5,000words(accompaniedbyaperformance,exhibit,orproductwhereapplicable)andapresentationwithanoraldefense.InordertoearntheAPCapstoneDiplomathroughtheCollegeBoard,studentsmustearnscoresof3orhigheronboththeAPSeminarandAPResearchExams,aswellasonfouradditionalAPExamsoftheirchoosing.Studentswhoearnscoresof3orhigheronAPSeminarandAPResearchbutnotonfouradditionalAPExamsreceivetheAPSeminarandResearchCertificatethroughtheCollegeBoard.
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (HS915) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length of Course: 180 days Credits: 1 Weight: 1.12 (Level IV) Prerequisite: Students must be 16 years of age prior to the certification exam that is administered at the end of March.
TheEMTcourseisopentostudentsofallacademicabilitieswhohaveastrongdesiretoachieveNationalandStateEMTCertification.StudentswiththisdesireshouldhavetheconfidenceinknowingthatstudentsofalllevelshavesuccessfullycompletedthisprogramandhavebecomecertifiedEmergencyMedicalTechnicians.
ThisrigorouscoursepreparesstudentstobecomeaPACertifiedEmergencyMedicalTechnician(EMT).Studentswhoare18yearsofageatthetimeoftheexamwillalsobeeligibletobecomeaNationallyCertifiedEMT.
EMTcertificationisaprerequisitetotheParamedicProgram.HarrisburgAreaCommunityCollegemayprovidestudentswhosuccessfullyattainEMTCertificationthroughELCOwithcollegecredits(3creditsfortheclass&3creditsforoneyearofEMSexperience).Thesecreditscouldbetransferabletotheschoolthestudentattendsaftergraduation.
Thiscoursewillsetthestudentapartfromotherapplicantspursuinganycareer,butparticularlyinthearenaofmedicine,andwillbeinvaluableintheirpreparationtoenterthemedicalfield.Itwillenablethestudenttoobtainafulltime,parttimeorvolunteerjobasanEMT.Oneoftheobjectivesofthiscourseistoprovidethestudentswithopportunitiestoexplorealliedhealthprogramsofferedbyothereducationalinstitutions.Additionally,thestudentwillbeprovidedwiththenecessaryskillsenablinghim/hertosuccessfullydealwithemergencysituationsoccurringatschoolorintheirpersonallifeaswellastoperformacommunityservice.Studentswillberequiredtoattendeveningclassesandtopurchasesuppliesandbooksneededforthiscourse.
StudentswhoareenrolledintheEMTcoursemayhavetheopportunityto:
• RespondtoREALemergencycallswithalocalEMSagencybothduringtheschooldayandoutsideofschool.
• Staffourin-houseEmergencyResponseTeam
• Participateinavehiclerescueclasswherethestudentwilllearntodismantlecarstogainquickaccesstovictimsincludingbreakingglass,removingtheroofanddoors.
• Performaheartandlungdissectionlab
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Internship (HS911) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisite: Counselor approval Internshipsarecareerpreparationwork-basedlearningexperiencesfocusedinaparticularoccupationalareainwhichthestudenthasinterest.Inordertoqualifyforaninternshipexperience,thestudentmustbecurrentwithallcreditsneededtofulfillgraduationrequirements,haveastrongattendancerecord,andnomajordisciplineissues.NocostsforstudentstocompleteaninternshipexperiencewillbeincurredbytheDistrict.Transportationwillbetheresponsibilityofthestudent.Approvedstudentsmustmaintainaweeklyjournaloftheirexperiencesthatwilldocumenttheiractivities,reflections,andprogresstowardmeetingestablishedlearningobjectives.Anadult-professionalatthesiteofthestudent’sinternshipmustagreetoserveasamentor/supervisorforthestudentandarerequiredtoobtainschoolvolunteerbackgroundclearancesasrequiredbythePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducation.AnapplicationwillberequiredforadmissiontotheInternshipprogram.Thiscoursewillbegradedonapass/failbasis. Work-Based Learning Experience (HS735) Grade Level: 12 Length of Course: 90 days Credits: .5 Weight: 1.00 (Level I) Prerequisites: Career Connections strongly recommended Studentsmayapplytocompleteawork-basedexperienceinthelocalbusinesscommunity.Thisexperiencewillinvolvethestudentinworkingaminimumnumberofhoursperweekinalocalbusinessandwillprovidethestudentwithanopportunitytoearnelectivecredit.Inordertoqualifyforawork-basedlearningexperience,thestudentmustbeontracktocompleteallcreditsneededtofulfillgraduationrequirements,havenosignificantattendanceissues,andnomajordisciplinaryinfractions.Studentswillberequiredtocompleteperiodicassignmentsandmaintainajournalwithweeklyentries.Periodicevaluationsandmeetingswillbeorganizedbythework-basedlearningcoordinatortoensurestudentlearningandprogresstowardsthelearningobjectives.Anadult-professionalatthesiteofthestudent’sworkexperiencemustserveasthestudent’smentor/supervisorandmustobtainschoolvolunteerbackgroundclearancesasrequiredbythePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducation.Studentsmaycompletetwosemestersofawork-basedlearningexperienceduringtheirsenioryear.
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Career and Technology Center
P R O G R A M S ( 2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 2 )
v CTC students excel in a “learning by doing” environment which combines academics and lab work.
v CTC students earn college credits from community colleges and technical schools by successfully completing CTC courses.
v CTC students receive scholarships from area businesses who recognize excellent craftsmanship and academic achievement.
v CTC students continue to participate in sports and extracurricular activities at their high schools.
v Cooperative Education, Clinical Experience and Job Shadowing services expand the CTC curriculum by providing students with additional skills through supervised work experience at local businesses. In addition to the cooperative education program, job placement services are available to all graduates.
v The CTC provides counseling services to assist students with personal and social issues, decisions related to career choice, and decisions related to postsecondary opportunities and college credits.
v The CTC provides support to students who are disabled or disadvantaged. The support is designed to help each student successfully complete the program and secure employment or postsecondary education.
v The CTC takes every opportunity to recognize and reward students who strive for excellence. This recognition includes: National Technical Honor Society, scholarships, student-of-the-month and year awards, outstanding achievement, perfect attendance, honor roll, certificates and extensive recognition for student organization achievements.
v Student participation in program related organizations is strongly encouraged. They provide each student with opportunities to develop leadership skills, excel in technical skills, receive recognition for state and national competitions, and travel throughout the state and nation. The organizations include: LCBA – Lebanon County Builders Association –Student Chapter HOSA – Health Occupations Students of America SkillsUSA – Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
Did you know . . .
Selecting a career is one of the most important decisions a student can make. We encourage all students to consider programs offered at the Career and Technology Center (CTC).
For further information, check our website at www.lcctc.edu.
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Fourteen CTC programs are offered for a half-day for two years. These programs are open to students beginning in the junior year.
Auto Body Technology Automotive Technology
Carpentry/Residential Construction Diesel Truck Technology
Electrical Technology Electromechanical Technology
Industrial Machine Technology Law Enforcement and Security
Masonry Medical Assistant
Network Technology Plumbing/Heating/Air Conditioning
Welding Technology
(HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Auto Body Technology students repair damaged vehicles to like-new condition. Utilizing the latest technology, they rebuild damaged vehicles and learn body and frame alignment, parts repair/replacement including the latest fiberglass and plastic components, MIG welding, trim, accessories, interior components, glass replacement, and painting including basecoat/clearcoat/striping. Career opportunities range from the reconditioner to the collision repair technician and may begin in high school with a Co-Op position providing job experience and a salary. Students who successfully complete the program may receive college credits from PA College of Technology and the Automotive Training Center. (HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Automotive Technology students diagnose, service, and repair late model vehicles following the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Automotive Youth Educational System (AYES) national technician standards. Motivated students may obtain the PA Auto Safety Inspection
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Certification, PA Emission Inspection Certification and qualify to take the ASE tests after successfully completed the program. Students who are selected into the AYES program are guaranteed employment with a local auto dealership and may opt to complete two additional years of college. Utilizing state-of-the-art repair equipment students learn brake systems, suspension and steering, engine performance, automotive electronics, and HVAC. Technical career opportunities range from maintenance mechanic to automotive technician and may begin in high school with a Co-Op or an AYES internship providing job experience and a salary. Students who successfully complete the program may receive 16 college credits from HACC. In addition, students can also earn credits from University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Training Center, and Northampton Community College. (HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Carpentry students work on construction projects within the school and community. They learn skills including: transit and blueprint reading, selection of building materials and estimating, framing (floors, stairs, walls, and roofs), selection and installation of windows and doors, roofing, interior and exterior finishing, concrete finishing, and foundations. Career opportunities range from a siding installer to a finish carpenter and may begin in high school with a Co-Op position providing job experience and a salary. The 500 employers in the Lebanon County Builders Association sponsor this program, provide student scholarships, and employ graduates. Students who successfully complete the program may receive college credits from HACC, Penn College of Technology, and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
(HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Diesel Truck Technology students restore late model over-the-road diesel truck-tractors to like new condition. Each year they refurbish or repair vehicles providing “hands-on” experience in diagnosing, servicing and repairing all major heavy truck systems. Students learn the importance of teamwork and qualify for the PA State Safety Inspection program. The major course topics include: Preventive Maintenance, Engine Systems Theory & Repair, Electrical Systems, and Brakes (air & hydraulic), Power Trains, Steering, Suspension and Drivelines. Career opportunities range from maintenance mechanic to fleet manager, and may begin in high school with a Co-Op position providing job experience and a salary. Employers in the South Central Motor Truck Association sponsor this program, provide student scholarships, and employ graduates. Students who successfully complete the program may receive college credits from the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) and Automotive Training Center.
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(HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. –2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Electrical Technology students design and install the electrical systems in the school’s construction projects and work on numerous projects within the community. They learn technical skills including AC/DC fundamentals, residential, commercial and industrial wiring, AC/DC motors and generators, industrial motor control, troubleshooting and the operation of programmable logic controllers. Technical careers range from an electrician to a systems engineer and may begin in high school with a Co-Op position providing job experience and a salary. The 500 employers in the Lebanon County Builders Association sponsor this program, provide student scholarships and employ graduates. Completion of this program with the College-in-the-High School option may also provide students with eight HACC college transferrable credits. (HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. –2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) The Electromechanical Technology program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply current methods and technology to the development, design, operation, and management of electromechanical systems. Electromechanical covers multiple disciplines including Electrical, Electronics, Fluid Power (Hydraulics and Pneumatics), Mechanical Drives, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), and Robotics. Students are trained in both the electrical and mechanical disciplines, and then exposed to a wide spectrum of instrumentation and industrial controls concepts. Students can use what they learn in Electromechanical Technology to pursue a career directly out of high school or continue their education into a degree program. The course is designed to give an introduction to engineering principles of electromechanical systems and disciplines. Some of the potential jobs include Electronics Technicians/Engineer, Electrician, Biomedical Technician/Engineer, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Programmer, and many more!
(HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. –10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. –2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Industrial Machine Technology students manufacture precision parts in the school’s NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills) authorized training center. The curriculum provides in-school instruction on topics such as: quality control, benchwork, blueprint reading, computer controlled machines (lathes/milling machines), and manual machines (saws /drills /grinders
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ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
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/lathes and milling machines). Career opportunities range from machine operator to tool and die maker or mechanical engineer and may begin in high school with a Co-Op position providing job experience and a salary. Students who successfully complete the program may receive seven college credits from HACC as well as credits from PA College of Technology and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
(HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) ----------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 Credits) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ----------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 Credits) Law Enforcement and Security students develop investigation skills essential to careers in Criminal Justice (Police, Courts, and Corrections) and the ever growing Private Security fields. They also have the opportunity to experience parts of the Criminal Justice System through job shadowing experiences in the real world. The program emphasizes curriculum that covers topics such as: criminal procedures, crime photography, criminal investigations, criminal law, Bill of Rights/US Constitution, vehicle law, private security, report writing, and first aid/CPR. Career opportunities range from private security to local, state, and federal officers and federal police officers. Students who successfully complete the Pennsylvania Department of Education approved program and the NOCTI exam (end of the year assessment) on the criminal justice system may receive college credits from HACC and other area colleges. (HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. –2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Masonry students work on construction projects that include concrete block, brick and other similar materials. Most of the training is within the school; however, community service projects add additional learning opportunities. Students develop a highly skilled craft which includes the ability to lay a multitude of contemporary concrete building products as well as traditional brick. Additional topics include: blueprint reading, site layout, estimating, building codes, and the use of hand and power tools. Career opportunities range from a mason’s helper to blocklayer, bricklayer, estimator, or construction supervisor and may begin in high school with a Co-op position providing job experience and a salary. The 500 members in the Lebanon County Builders Association as well as the Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry Association sponsor this program, provide student scholarships and employ graduates. A student who successfully completes this program may earn three college credits from HACC.
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(HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. –2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Medical assistants are professional, multi-skilled individuals who perform administrative and clinical duties in health care settings. The program includes studies in anatomy and physiology, health insurance coding and billing, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, pharmacology, clinical and administrative skills, phlebotomy, laboratory tests, and performing and interpreting electrocardiograms.
(HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) ----------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 Credits) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ----------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 Credits) Network Technology – In today’s high-tech environment, everything is networked!!! Following the CompTIA Network + Certification model, students learn the features and functions of networking components including how to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services. Completion of this course will prepare students for entry-level jobs in computer networking or give them a boost as they continue their education while pursuing a career as a network administration, network support technician, network administrator or network analyst. Fundamental topics to be covered include: The Foundations of Networking, the OSI/802 Model, Network Design, Network Cabling, Wireless Communication, TCP/IP, WAN Devices, Security Issues and Disaster Recovery Training. The goal is for students to seek Network+ certification after completion of the course. Students who successfully complete the program may receive up to four college credits awarded by accredited colleges or technical schools.
(HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. –2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) ------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Students interested in the plumbing profession can begin their training at the CTC in the Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning program which is a Pennsylvania Builders Association accredited program and tailored after the Pennsylvania College of Technology’s first year HVAC skills list .They will begin their technical training learning safe work practices, materials and tools used in the trade, and applied mathematical and scientific concepts needed to build a strong
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foundation for more advanced topics. Our students “learn by doing” by working on a variety of skills trainers and equipment designed to simulate actual field installations. Students also have the opportunity to earn industry recognized certifications such as the OSHA 10 construction safety certification and the EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Transition and Handling certification. Dual enrollment opportunities with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are also available while enrolled in the program. Post-secondary opportunities exist for those completing the CTC Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning program such as craft apprenticeships where students “earn while they learn” graduating debt-free from industry recognized programs. Associate and Bachelor degree programs are available for those choosing careers as sales engineers, designers, and similar professions requiring advanced degrees. (HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. –10:40 A.M. – YEAR ONE) --------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (HALF-DAY, 11:35 A.M. –2:10 P.M. – YEAR TWO) -------------- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) Welding Technology students design, fabricate and repair metal products in the school’s shop facilities. They develop skills in testing procedures necessary to meet standards for welding certification and practice welding techniques according to the requirements of the American Welding Society. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, students learn shielded metal, gas metal, gas tungsten and flux core arc welding, blueprint reading, gas welding and brazing, oxy-fuel cutting, metal layout and fabrication, computerized numerical control cutting, plasma cutting of sheet and plate metals, and structural and robotic welding. Technical careers range from a metal fabricator to an underwater welder. These opportunities may begin in high school with a Co-Op position providing job experience and a salary. Students who successfully complete the program may receive six college credits from HACC or entry level welder certification. The program is nationally recognized by the AWS (American Welding Society).
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Eight CTC programs are offered for a full day, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. The programs are open to seniors.
Commercial Art and Design Culinary Arts
Dental Assistant Health Careers Technology
Landscape Technology Media Communications Technology
Pastry Arts Sports Therapy Sciences
(FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M.) -------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) Commercial Art students work with a variety of media to create logos, brochures, posters, advertisements, greeting cards and a variety of artwork for the school and the community. They participate in Art Shows and Competitions to develop a portfolio emphasizing their creative talents and technical skills including mastery of state-of-the-art computer systems and software such as: QuarkXpress, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe PhotoShop. This “learning while doing” strategy brings reality to the course topics, which includes: typography, media techniques, color theory, graphic design, perspective, and computer applications. This full day course promotes creativity and expression through photography, web design and animation. Career opportunities range from a production artist to a creative director. Certifications can be received from Adobe and Certified Photographic Consultants. Graduates have been successful at four-year colleges and a number of students have won scholarships at two-year art schools. Students who successfully complete this program may earn college credits from Pennsylvania College of Art and Design and The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
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(FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M.) -------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) Culinary Arts students operate a contemporary sixty-seat full service restaurant located within the school. They plan, prepare and serve a variety of traditional, ethnic, and contemporary menus as well as cater banquets, dinner meetings, and special events. Students develop artistic skills through ice carvings and special exhibits of pastillage, tallow, and aspic work. Local, state, and national competitions enrich the curriculum which includes: appetizers, soups and sauces, vegetables and salads, meat/poultry/seafood/shellfish, desserts, garnishing, catering, service, sanitation, and management. Career opportunities range from a prep cook to an executive chef and may begin in high school with a Co-Op position providing job experience and a salary. Students who successfully complete the program may receive college credits from PA College of Technology, HACC, Johnson & Wales University, Pennsylvania Culinary Institute, and The Restaurant School. The program is nationally recognized and certified by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). (FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M.) -------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) The Dental Assistant program integrates lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experiences to teach students a variety of dental-related subjects. The major areas of study include anatomy and physiology, chair-side dental assisting, radiology, dental materials and microbiology/sterilization. During the program, students participate in clinical rotations in private dental offices, clinics and hospitals. Experience gained in the Dental Assistant program prepares students to take the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Dental Radiology Certification Test. (FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M.) -------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) Health Careers Technology students who are interested in a career as a nursing assistant (NA) can complete the requirements for the exam by mid-year. Successful performance on the exam will provide the opportunity for immediate paid employment at local nursing care facilities. Students also earn certification in adult, child, and infant CPR and AED as well as first aid skills through the American Red Cross. They learn to be caregivers and prepare for the state Nurse Aide Competency Exam through a curriculum that includes topics such as: patient care skills, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and ethics, nutrition, environmental cleanliness, record keeping, and safety. Students interested in getting a head start on a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) career may qualify for advanced placement in the adult CTC LPN program. They will complete a portion of
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the curriculum for Level 1 of the LPN program, which allows them to enroll in the LPN program at a reduced cost. There is also a reduction in the number of hours required to attend Level 1. Completion of the full year Health Careers Technology program with the College-in-the-High School option also provides three HACC transferrable credits. (FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M.) -------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) In Landscape Technology, you will work with the tools, equipment, and techniques needed to design, install, and maintain beautiful landscapes for private residences as well as commercial properties. You will use hand tools and power equipment including rototillers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, and commercial mowers. You will also receive training on a state-of-the-art piece of excavation equipment, a skid-steer loader. You will practice building paver patios, walkways, retaining walls, and other hardscape projects. You will participate in volunteer work experience trips all around the county. Qualified students in Landscape Technology may also be chosen for the co-op program, an opportunity to work for area landscape contractors and earn while you learn. If you enjoy working outside year round shaping and creating landscapes, then the landscape technology program will be a great fit and learning experience for you. (FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M.) -------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) Students enrolled in the Media Communications Technology program develop the necessary skills to be successful in the work place or post-secondary education. Using state of the art technology, students create a wide array of media projects while gaining necessary job skills. Media Communications Technology students develop a portfolio emphasizing their creative talents and technical skills including mastery of computer systems, software, cameras, and lighting. Students create photographic and video projects for the school, civic groups, and business clients. The program emphasizes a “hands on” curriculum which covers topics such as: digital imaging, portraiture, photo composition, lighting, animation, web page design, digital audio, video scripting/storyboarding, videography, EFP video, studio production, digital nonlinear editing, 3D animation, and multimedia CD ROM production. Career opportunities include photographers, radio announcers, and videographers.
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(FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M.) -------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) The Lebanon County Career & Technology Center Pastry Arts Program was the first nationally recognized and certified secondary program by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACF) in the country. Pastry Arts students produce and market high quality baked products for a contemporary sixty-seat restaurant within the school. They also market their products through their own pastry shop as well as supplying items for school banquets, dinner meetings, community service projects, and specialty events. Students develop artistic skills through the preparation of pastries, confections, and other specialty desserts. Students will create and present a professional portfolio and restaurant programs as an end of the year assessment. Local, state and national competitions enrich the curriculum which includes: pastry bag skills, cornet skills, cake decorating and assembly, decorative pieces including a Gingerbread House and Pumpkin Carving competition, merchandising, record keeping, and sanitation. Career opportunities range from a baker’s helper to a pastry chef and may begin in high school with a Co-Op position providing job experience and a salary. Students who successfully complete the program may receive college credits from Johnson & Wales, West Moreland Community College, PA College of Technology, Harrisburg Area Community College, Art Institutes, and The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College. (FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M.) -------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) Sports Therapy Sciences students will gain knowledge of pre-participation health and fitness assessments to design individual exercise and rehabilitation programs. Our goal is to provide an education that will encourage our students to continue their studies in fields such as athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other health and fitness related fields. Our curriculum includes: human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic first aid and CPR, injury management and personal training. At the conclusion of our program, each student will be eligible to take a personal training certification examination.
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This program is offered for a half-day in year one and a full-day in year two. The program is open to students in the junior year.
Cosmetology (HALF-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 10:40 A.M. OR 11:35 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. - YEAR ONE) -- (36 WEEKS, 3 CREDITS) (FULL-DAY, 8:05 A.M. – 2:10 P.M. -YEAR TWO)-- ----------------------------------- (36 WEEKS, 7.5 CREDITS) Cosmetology students learn skills necessary to become a licensed professional in a salon. Major topics include hairstyling, haircutting, perming, chemical relaxing, haircoloring, manicuring, facials and makeup. Students learn the theory and procedures about these topics. When finished with the program and state mandated hours, students must take and pass a state board exam to receive a cosmetology license.
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LEBANON CTC Academic English Course Description
AllLebanonCTCEnglishcoursesareblockscheduled(80minuteperiodsfor2markingperiods).
Anacademiccollegepreparatoryclasscoveringthefollowingtopics:
Public Speaking Skills • Deliveraninformativespeech• Deliver a demonstration speech
Writing Skills
• Write a five-paragraph (traditional) essay • Write a summary • Write/create a survey
Employability Skills
• Complete a job application • Write a résumé • Write a letter of application • Write a thank-you letter • Write a letter of resignation • Apply successful employment interview skills
Technical Writing Skills
• Write a set of instructions • Write workplace memos • Write a letter of request • Write a progress report • Create a PowerPoint presentation
1. Survey Results 2. Famous Entrepreneur Report
• Write a business proposal • Write a business plan • Write/create an outline • Incorporate technical writing techniques
1. Active vs. Passive Voice 2. Parallel Structure 3. Courtesy 4. “You attitude” 5. Pronoun agreement 6. Misplaced Modifiers 7. Wordiness and Redundancies
Technical Reading
• Read and interpret information on charts and graphs • Identify Personal Learning Style • Identify Myers Briggs Personality Style • Read and analyze information related to becoming an entrepreneur and creating a business plan
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LEBANON CTC Math Course Descriptions
Technical Mathematics
A comprehensive applied math course. Topics in basic math, pre – algebra, algebra, geometry, simple trigonometry, and basic statistics are covered.
Algebra 1 (Keystone curriculum)
College preparatory course. No prerequisite course needed. Course topics include : real number expressions, monomials and binomials, polynomials, factoring, linear equations, graphing, linear systems, functions, and data analysis.
Geometry & Intermediate Algebra
College preparatory course that has ½ year of Geometry and a ½ year of Intermediate Algebra. A pre-requisite of Algebra 1 is highly recommended. Topics include: postulates and theorems of Geometry, triangles, polygons, circles, area and volume, graphing, linear systems, rational expressions, factoring, and algebraic expressions.
Algebra 2
A college preparatory course designed for students planning post - secondary work. A pre-requisite of Algebra 1 and Geometry is recommended. Course topics include : graphing, linear systems, factoring, rational expressions, absolute value equations, intervals, slope and distance, conic sections, and functions.
CP Probability and Statistics
A college preparatory course designed for students planning post - secondary work. A pre-requisite of Algebra 2 is recommended. The course will introduce students with the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Course topics include organizing data, elementary and binomial probability, hypothesis testing, correlation and linear regression, and chi – square. Application problems are emphasized from business, engineering, social and biological sciences.
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Pre-Calculus
A college preparatory course designed for students planning post secondary work. A pre-requisite of Algebra 2 is recommended. Course includes both an advanced algebra component along with a comprehensive trigonometry component. Course topics include :
algebraic expressions, rational expressions, absolute value equations, conic sections, graphing higher order polynomials, functions, exponential functions, trigonometric functions and their graphs, trigonometric identities and equations, and polar coordinates.
Trigonometry and Introductory to Calculus
A college preparatory class recommended for students who are planning post – secondary work. A pre-requisite of Pre-Calculus is highly recommended. Trigonometry component topics include: radian measure and conversion, the six trigonometric functions, graphing, phase shift, identities, solving equations, and polar coordinates. Calculus component topics include : limits, 1st and 2nd derivatives, tangent line approximation, and applications of 1st and 2nd derivatives.
Calculus 1
A college preparatory course recommended for students who are planning post - secondary work. (especially engineering) A pre-requisite of Pre-Calculus or Algebra 2 and Trigonometry is recommended. Course topics include: review of algebraic and trigonometric functions, limits, 1st and 2nd derivatives, differentiation, chain rule, tangent line approximations, applications of 1st and 2nd derivatives, integrals and their applications, and introduction to integrals.