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1Course Catalog 2020-2021

Course Catalog

Freshman Year1. English: Freshman English or Freshman Honors English (Pre-AP)2. History: See your counselor for options3. Math: Teacher recommendation4. Science: See your counselor for options5. PE: Boys Health or Girls Health & PE6. Elective: 1 year-long class or 2 semester classes7. Elective: 1 year-long class or 2 semester classes8. Elective: 1 year-long class or 2 semester classes

Junior Year1. English: See your counselor for options2. History: See your counselor for options3. Math: Teacher recommendation4. Science: See your counselor for optionscs5. Elective: 1 year-long class or 2 semester classes6. Elective: 1 year-long class or 2 semester classes7. Elective: 1 year-long class or 2 semester classes8. Elective: 1 year-long class or 2 semester classes

Tentative Graduation PlanSophomore Year

1. English: Sophomore English or Sophomore Honors English (Pre-AP)

2. History: See your counselor for options3. Math: Teacher recommendation4. Science: See your counselor for options5. PE: PE (or ROTC)6. Elective: 1 year-long class or 2 semester classes7. Elective: 1 year-long class or 2 semester classes8. Elective: 1 year-long class or 2 semester classes

Senior Year1. English: See your counselor for options2. History: See your counselor for options3. Math: Four years recommended4. Science: Four years recommended5. Elective: 1 year-long class or 2 semester classes6. Elective: 1 year-long class or 2 semester classes7. Elective: 1 year-long class or 2 semester classes8. Elective: 1 year-long class or 2 semester classes

L e a v e n w o r t h S e n i o r H i g h S c h o o l2020 2021

22020-2021 Course Catalog

Questions?Students planning their enrollment should carefully consider the requirements for graduation Leavenworth High School. The requirements are listed within; please consult them as you prepare your enrollment. If you have any questions regarding your graduation requirements, please see your counselor.

Requirements for GraduationCredit Requirements for DiplomaA half credit is defined as the completion of a class which meets for a full semester. To earn a diploma, Leavenworth High School students ending with the class of 2022, must earn a minimum of 23 credits. The class of 2023 and beyond must earn a minimum of 26 credits.

Explanation of TermsAP=Advanced Placement.5 credit=1 successful semester

Subject

Fine Arts 1 creditEnglish/Language Arts A minimum of 3 of these 4 credits must be in the area 4 credits of English.Social Studies 3 credits AP United States History or United States History 1 credit AP European History, World History, or AP World History 1 credit US Government, AP US Government, or Law .5 credit Other History .5 creditMathematics 3 credits (Shall include algebraic and geometric concepts) (Must include Algebra I or equivalent or prior completion of Algebra I)Science 3 credits Biology 1 credit Physical Science (Integ/Env Science or Chemistry) 1 credit Other Science 1 creditPhysical Education (Must include .5 credit of Health) 2 credits Freshman: PE/Health 1 credit Sophomores-Seniors: ROTC or PE 1 creditPractical Arts .5 creditElectives 6.5 credits Class of 2023+ 9.5 credits

Grade Point Average and Class Rank Leavenworth High School has a weighted grading system. Weighted grades are awarded for Advanced Placement courses on the following basis: A (5.0), B (4.0), C (3.0), D (1.0), and F (0.0). All other classes are based on a 4-3-2-1 system. Cumulative GPA is computed by grades earned and credits attempted, which determines weighted class rank.

Grades GPA GPA (AP) A = 90-100 4.0 5.0 B = 80-89 3.0 4.0 C = 70-79 2.0 3.0 D = 60-69 1.0 1.0 F = below 60 0.0 0.0

Table of ContentsAttendance Requirements, Credit Requirements for Diploma Guidance Counselors 2Dual-enrollment/AP Course Information 3 Course Offerings by Grade Level, Policies/Procedures 4 College Preparation Recommendations: Kansas Scholars Curriculum 7 Kansas Qualified Admissions Curriculum 8Pioneer Career Center 9NCAA Eligibility Requirements 11Course Listings:

English/Language Arts 15Fine Arts: Art, Drama, and Music 18Mathematics 22Physical Education 25Practical Arts: 26 Business, Family and Consumer Science, Technology Education, & Vocational/Technical Colleges ROTC 32Science 33Social Studies 35World Language 37

Guidance CounselorsStudents are assigned to a part icular counselor based on the student 's last name. The assignments are as fo l lows:

A-E Ms. Jennifer BaptistaF-L Ms. Chandra FairleyM-R, International Students Ms. Lisa ShepardS-Z Ms. Trish Klima

Graduation RequirementsIn order to receive a Leavenworth High School diploma, a student must attend 7 semesters in grades 9-12 in an accredited junior and/or senior high, of which the final semester must be at Leavenworth High School. Summer school attendance will not be counted as a semester of attendance.

Entering senior students must earn at least three credits from LHS.

All students must be enrolled as full time students during their period of attendance at LHS. Freshman and sophomore students must be enrolled in 8 credits. Junior and senior students may be enrolled in a non-credit teacher helper per semester if their cumulative GPA is 2.8 or higher.

I n t r o d u c t i o n

2020-21 Dates to Remember LHS School Code: 171700

Local ACT Testing Date Location 10/24/20 LHS 04/17/21 LHS Register at www.actstudent.org LHS Test Center Code: 175980

Local AP Exams May 3-14/21 @ LHS

Local ASVAB Testing TBA @ LHS Register with LHS Guidance

Guidance Informational Nights Senior Information Night – 09/21/20 @ 6:30 pm (Auditorium) College & Career Night – TBA @ 6:30 pm (Gymnasiums) Transitioning to LHS – 03/08/21 @ 6:30 pm (Auditorium/Gym) Senior Awards Night – 05/20/21 @ 6:00 pm (Auditorium) *All Events are subject to change

Local PSAT Testing(For Sophomores & Juniors) 10/14/20 @ LHS Register with LHS Guidance


Dual-enrollment/AP Course Information

LEAVENWORTH HIGH SCHOOL DUAL-ENROLLMENT/Advanced Placement© COURSE INFORMATION MAKING A DECISION

Deciding whether to take advantage of dual-enrollment opportunities, Advanced Placement (AP©) testing, or both can be a challenging decision for students and parents. The LHS Dual-Enrollment/Advanced Placement table outlines which LHS courses are offered for dual-enrollment, which are AP©, and which are both.

Definitions:

Dual-enrollment - Dual-enrollment means that a student is dual enrolled in high school and a college/university. To receive college credit through dual-enrollment, a student must pay tuition to the university for the course, generally each semester. Students must be sophomore, junior or senior status or a freshman student with a gifted IEP.

Advanced Placement (AP©) - AP© courses offer students (grades 9-12) an opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while in high school with the potential to achieve college credit or qualify for more advanced classes when they begin college. To achieve college credit for an AP© course, students must earn a passing score (score range 1-5) on an AP© exam scheduled each May. Each college/university has its own credit policy for AP© courses.

The following considerations are important in formulating a sound decision:

•Check with the admissions department of the college/university you plan to attend to see if dual-enrollment credits will transfer, as well as how AP© exam scores are handled (how each university handles AP© credit can be examined at www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy).

•The college major you plan to pursue may affect your decision as well. Check the requirements of your college major.

•There is always value in taking challenging courses even if students/parents decide not to invest in dual-credit options or Advanced Placement testing. Assuming you do well in the course, your admissions/scholarship applications are always strengthened by taking AP© and dual-enrollment courses even if you are not paying to earn credit through one program or the other.

DUAL-ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

•To enroll in dual-enrollment courses, students must first complete the online application process at apply.kckcc.edu. Successful completion of this step will generate a student ID number to be used for the enrollment procedure.

•Students who do not already have a qualifying ACT score (23 or above in the reading, English, and math) must take the AccuPlacer test to meet the course placement score requirements. Student may take the AccuPlacer test at LHS or at the Pioneer Career Center, 2001 Spruce St., Leavenworth. Students will need their KCKCC student ID number to take the AccuPlacer test.

•Students and parents must complete the KCKCC High School Concurrent/Dual Enrollment Form. These forms are available online at kckcc.edu/ad-mission/concurrent-dual-enrollment, from the student’s counselor and/or may be obtained from their specific dual-enrollment teacher.

•Completed first-semester KCKCC dual-enrollment forms are to be turned into the dual-enrollment teacher or to the LHS Guidance Office by Friday, August 31. The deadline for second-semester forms will be announced at a later date.

•Fees for dual-enrollment courses are $87 per credit hour. Contact KCKCC for billing deadlines and questions.•Fees for courses can be paid online through KCKCC’s Webadvisor portal at wa.kckcc.edu. Fees may also be paid at Pioneer Career Center, or mailed

directly to KCKCC (payment by check only).•Dual-enrollment forms will be processed by your guidance counselor.•Additional information for the dual enrollment program is available at: http://www.kckcc.edu/admission/concurrent-dual-enrollment •You may also contact your guidance counselor or the course teacher if further information is needed. •In addition to dual-enrollment courses offered at Leavenworth High School, students may pursue dual credit options through other post secondary in-

stitutions. They must obtain approval from their counselor and the building principal (paperwork is available in the guidance office) to enroll in a course or program. A three credit hour college class equals 0.5 high school credits. A five credit hour college class equals 1 high school credit.

REGISTERING TO TAKE AP© EXAMS

•Because of significant changes by CollegeBoard for the 2020-21 school year, sign-ups for AP© exams will begin shortly after the start of school, with a deadline of November 2, 2020. Exam fees for the upcoming school year are currently unavailable; however, the fee for each exam in 2019-20 was $94.00. As long as funds are available, there is no fee for students receiving free/reduced lunch. Exam orders and fees are due to the LHS Book-keeping Office.

•Students with disabilities may be eligible for accommodations on AP© exams. If you are a student with a documented disability through an IEP or Section 504 Plan, see your school counselor early in the school year to complete necessary paperwork. January 2021 is the final submission deadline for accommodation requests. This process takes time, so speak to your student’s counselor well in advance of this deadline.

•Students receive a score of 1-5 on the exam. Colleges and universities handle credit and placement policies differently for AP© exams. Students/par-ents should visit www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy to review the credit and placement policies of nearly 1,000 colleges and universities.

•Get additional information concerning the AP© Program, exams, exam schedules, etc. at http://www.collegeboard.com/apstudents. Students can also get information from their AP© teacher or Mrs. Shepard, LHS AP© Coordinator.


Dual-enrollment/AP Course Information

2020-21DUAL-ENROLLMENT/AP COURSE INFORMATION

LHS COURSE NAME

TYPICALGRADE-LEVEL

DUAL-ENROLLMENT

COURSE THROUGH KCKCC? KCKCC COURSE NAME/CREDIT HOURS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

COURSE? AP EXAM DATEENGLISH

AP Language & Composition 11 No Yes Wed, May 12(Morning Exam)

English Composition I/II 12 Yes 1st Sem - ENGL0101 English Composition I/3 Credit Hours2nd Sem - ENGL0102 English Composition II/3 Credit Hours No

AP Literature & Composition 12 Yes 2nd Sem - ENGL0104 - Intro to Lit/3 Credit Hours Yes Wed, May 5 (Morning Exam)

Creative Writing 11-12 Yes 2nd Sem - ENGL0204 Creative Writing NoFINE ARTS

AP Art History 11-12 No Yes Thurs, May 6(Afternoon Exam)

AP Studio Art 12 No Yes Fri, May 7(Afternoon Exam)

MATHEMATICS

Pre-Calculus 11-12 Yes (2nd Sem Only)

2nd Sem - MATH0106 College Algebra/3 Credit Hours(Enrollment 2nd sem for students who earned an A or B 1st sem) No

AP Calculus AB 11-12 Yes (2nd Sem Only)

2nd Sem - MATH0122 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I/5 Credit Hours(Enrollment 2nd sem for students who earned an A or B 1st sem) Yes Tues, May 4

(Morning Exam)

AP Statistics 11-12 Yes (2nd Sem Only)

2nd Sem - MATH0115 Statistics/3 Credit Hours(Enrollment 2nd sem for students who earned an A or B 1st sem) Yes Thurs, May 13

(Afternoon Exam)SCIENCE

AP Biology 11-12 No Yes Fri, May 14 (Morning Exam)

AP Chemistry 11-12 No Yes Fri, May 7(Morning Exam)

AP Physics 2 11-12 Yes (2nd Sem Only)

2nd Sem - NASC0231 General Physics I/5 Credit Hours(Enrollment 2nd sem for students who earned an A or B 1st sem) Yes Fri, May 7

(Afternoon Exam)SOCIAL STUDIES

AP European History 9-10 No Yes Fri, May 7(Afternoon Exam)

AP World History 10-12 No Yes Mon, May 10(Morning Exam)

AP United States History 11 Yes 1st Sem - Hist0104 United States to 1877/3 Credit Hours2nd Sem - Hist0105 United States since 1877/3 Credit Hours Yes Thurs, May 6

(Morning Exam)

AP United States Government & Politics 12 No Yes Mon, May 3(Morning Exam)

AP Psychology 12 No Yes Tues, May 11(Afternoon Exam)

World Language

AP Spanish Language & Culture 12 No Yes Tues, May 11(Morning Exam)

Drafting

Drafting/CAD 9-12 Yes1st Sem - ENGR0106 Computer Aided Drafting/3 Credit Hours2nd Sem - ENGR0154 Pictorial Drawing/3 Credit Hours(9th grade students must have a gifted IEP to enroll for college credit)

No

Drafting/CAD Techniques & Design 10-12 Yes1st Sem - ENGR0151 Drafting Technology/3 Credit Hours2nd Sem - ENGR0152 Fundamentals of Parametric Modeling/3 Credit Hours

No

Architectural Design 10-12 Yes1st Sem - ENGR0251 Fundamentals of Building Planning/3 Credit Hours2nd Sem - ENGR0260 Advanced Drafting/4 Credit Hours

No

Research & Design in Architecture 10-12 Yes 1st Sem - ENGR0262 Commercial Building Planning/4 Credit Hours2nd Sem - ENGR0281 Drafting Field Project I/3 Credit Hours No

Research & Design in Manufacturing10-12 Yes

1st Sem - ENGR0257 Fundamentals of CAD Technologies/3 Credit Hours2nd Sem - ENGR0281 Drafting Field Project I/3 Credit Hours

No


Policies/Course Offerings by Grade Level

Graduation Procedure for International/Foreign Exchange Students•International/Foreign Exchange students can

graduate Leavenworth High School if they provide a transcript translated in English their previous school or a government agency.

•They meet all Leavenworth High School grad-uation requirements.

Accredited/Non-Accredited Private School PolicyAccredited Private Schools•Students who have attended a private school

that is accredited by the Kansas State Depart-ment of Education or another state department will receive credit and grades will be granted as listed on their transcript.

Non-Accredited Private Schools/Home Schools•Students who have attended a Non-Accredit-

ed Private School or Home School may earn credit through the following process:

•Students’ transcripts and documentation will be reviewed by the building principal and de-partment representatives. Credit will be grant-ed and grades issued based on their review and recommendation.

Make-up/Replacement Credits•Make-up/Replacement credits may be earned

through the Credit Recovery program accord-ing to the following guidelines:1. Students must have prior approval their LHS counselor.2. Students cannot earn credit through this institution for required coursework unless they have already failed the course and there is not room in their schedule to retake the course at LHS, or if the student needs more than 7 credits which is the amount typically earned in a school year.3. Students cannot earn credit to replace a requirement that they are currently enrolled in and failing until the semester is completed. 4. Exceptions to these guidelines can be made with approval of the building principal.5. Make-up/replacement credit work must be completed by the conclusion of each respective semester or an "F" will be earned for any incomplete course.

Dual-Enrollment via Post-Secondary Institutions•Students may earn dual credit through post-

secondary institutions if: 1. They are sophomore, junior or senior status or a freshman with a gifted IEP. 2. They obtain approval of their counselor and the building principal (paperwork is available in the guidance office). 3. A three-hour college class equals one high school credit. A five-hour college class equals two high school credits. 4. A student may elect to take one college block in their schedule per three-hour college class; two blocks per five-hour class. 5. Students are responsible for submitting their college grade to their counselor as soon as possible (not to exceed two weeks) or an “F” will be posted on their transcript.

6. See page 3 of the course catalog for de tailed information on dual-enrollment courses offered at LHS.

Transcript Translation Procedures•Leavenworth High School translates tran-

scripts according to the following guidelines: 1. Leavenworth High School has a weighted grading system for all Advanced Placement courses.2. (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) coursework on the following basis: A (5.0), B (4.0), C (3.0), D (1.0), F (0.0). All other classes, including Pre-AP, Pre-IB, and Honors classes are based on a 4-3-2-1 system. Rank in class is figured on a cumulative GPA for all classes. GPA is computed by the total number of units attempted. 3. If a sending school posts transcripts using letter grades, those grades are honored regardless of the sending school’s grading scale. 4. If a numeric grading system is used and the grading scale is printed on the transcript the sending school, this scale is honored and letter grades are issued according to the sending school’s scale. 5. If the grading scale is not indicated on the transcript, Leavenworth High School contacts the sending school to obtain the grading scale and issues letter grades according to the sending school’s scale.

Class Drop Procedure•Should a student decide to request a change

in the student’s course selection for this year, it must meet one of the following criteria:1. The need for the school to balance class size.2. Errors made by the school in developing the schedule. 3. Medical reason with documentation.4. Placement by the school for students with academic difficulties.5. Request to take courses in order to qualify for the Kansas Scholars/Board of Regents.6. Request to add a course required for post-secondary admissions (wiith docu mentation required from the college).7. Adding a required course in lieu of an elec tive class.8. Administrator approval of student enroll ment in a higher-level course.9. Failure of a course required for graduation.

10. Failure of a prerequisite, i.e., anything that would prevent a student from going on to a requisite course as published in the Course Guide (e.g., failing Honors Algebra II prevents a student from enroll ing in PreCalculus).11. Second-semester senior schedules may change as a result of qualifying for short ened day.If your request meets one of these criteria, you may submit a Schedule Change Request form (available in the Guidance Office). All chang-es are subject to administrator approval. The deadline to submit the form to the Guidance Office is by the end of of the first full week of each semester.

Policies/Procedures 2020-21 Freshmen OptionsEnglish/Language Arts•Freshman English EN105•Freshman Honors English (Pre-AP) EN160Argumentation & Debate (sem) LA112Speech (sem) LA121 Fine ArtsArt I (sem) FA101Acting I (sem) FA111Forensics (sem) FA121Mixed Choir (sem) FA131 Mixed Choir (must audition/year) FA231Intermediate Band FA137Senior High Band FA141Percussion Ensemble (teacher rec) FA151Music Appreciation (sem) FA25121st Century Journalism (sem) FA261

Mathematics•Algebra I MA125•Honors Geometry MA240

Physical EducationBoys Health (sem) PE116Girls Health (sem) PE117 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness (sem) PE201Racquet & Individual Sports (sem) PE211Team Sports (sem) PE221Sports Conditioning (sem) PE241Unified Physical Education PE251 Practical ArtsBusiness Essentials (sem) BU103AVID 9 CP100 Computer Applications CT207Computer Graphics (teacher rec) CT221Intro to Family & Consumer Sciences FC115Personal Finance (sem) FC204Intro to Industrial Technology (sem) TE105

ROTCJROTC RO101

Science•Biology SC201•Honors Biology SC211•Environmental Science SC303•Int Science: Natural Disasters (sem) SC106•Int Science: Astronomy (sem) SC107•Int Science: Chemistry (sem) SC108•Int Science: Physics (sem) SC109

Social Studies•World History SS205•AP European History SS505

World LanguageFrench I WL101Spanish I WL111German I WL121Spanish II WL211


Course Offerings by Grade Level

2020-21 Sophomore OptionsSophomores may take courses from the freshman list.

English/Language Arts•Sophomore English EN205•Sophomore Honors English (Pre-AP) EN260Competitive Debate (sem) LA212Digital Media/Yearbook I (must apply) LA316

Fine ArtsTwo Dimensional Art FA201Three Dimensional Art FA301Stagecraft (sem) FA221Advanced Drama (teacher rec) FA311Repertory Theater (teacher rec) FA411Jazz Band (must audition) FA241Photo Imaging/Photo Journalism (sem) FA271 Video Broadcast I (sem, must apply) FA281A Cappella Choir (must audition) FA331Show Choir (must audition) FA431

Mathematics•Geometry MA235•Algebra II MA345•Honors Algebra II MA355

Physical EducationAdvanced Sports Conditioning (sem) PE245See Freshman level for additional classes

Practical ArtsAccounting I BU201Marketing I BU333 AVID 10 CP200Web Design CT231Essentials of Fashion, Apparel & FC211 Interior Design (sem) Fashion Trends (sem) FC216Culinary Essentials (sem) FC223Teaching as a Career FC224Family Relations (sem) FC232Human Growth & Development (sem) FC243Introduction to Automotive Technology (sem) TE131Architectural Design TE221Drafting/CAD Techniques & Design TE301Sign Language I (sem) SL100

ROTCSee Freshman Level

Science•Chemistry SC321

Social Studies•World History SS205•AP World History SS515

World LanguageFrench II WL201Spanish III WL311German II WL221

For International/ Exchange Students OnlyEnglish as a Second Language ESL12American Language & Culture ESL13

2020-21 Junior OptionsJuniors may take courses from freshman and sophomore lists.

English/Language Arts•Junior English EN360•AP English Language & Composition EN505Jr/Sr Eng (Sports Lit) (sem) EN345 Jr/Sr Eng (Survival Lit) (sem) EN346Jr/Sr Eng (Horror Fiction) (sem) EN347Jr/Sr Eng (Sci-Fi/Fantasy Lit) (sem) EN348Jr/Sr Eng (Classic Film/Lit) (sem) EN349•Creative Writing EN370

Fine ArtsAdvanced Technical Theatre (sem) FA321Advanced Video Broadcast (must apply) FA382AP Art History FA501AP Studio Art FA502

MathematicsConsumer Mathematics MA303Transition Algebra II MA341•Trigonometry MA425•Pre-Calculus MA435

Physical EducationAdvanced Team Sports (sem) PE321

Practical ArtsAdvanced Accounting BU301Entrepreneurship (sem) BU311Business Management (sem) BU315Marketing II BU432AVID 11 CP301 Game Design & Authoring for the Web CT331Web and Dig Comm Project Mgmt CT447Apparel Production I (sem) FC214Culinary Arts I (must apply) FC324Teaching Internship FC300Foundations of Early Childhood Education FC347 Career Internship (sem/2 periods) FC265/FC266 Automotive Technology I (3 periods) TE231Research & Design for Manufacturing TE300Research & Design for Architecture TE311Sign Language II (sem) SL101 Leadership (must apply) LDR301


Science•Comparative Anatomy & Morphology SC401Forensic Science SC405•Physics SC411•AP Biology SC501•AP Chemistry SC511

Social Studies•United States History SS305•AP United States History SS525Contemporary World Issues SS310

World LanguageFrench III WL301German III WL321AP Spanish IV WL611

Electives Teacher Helper TH300

2020-21 Senior OptionsSeniors may take courses from freshman, sophomore, and junior lists.

English/Language Arts•Senior English EN405•English Composition I (sem) EN435•English Composition II (sem) EN445•AP English Literature & Composition EN515

Fine ArtsSee Previous Grade Levels

MathematicsTransition to College Mathematics MA400•AP Calculus AB MA505•AP Calculus BC MA510 •AP Statistics MA515

Physical EducationSee previous grade levels

Practical ArtsAutomotive Technology II (3 periods) TE331


Science•AP Physics 2 SC522

Social Studies•United States Government (sem) SS405•United States Law (sem) SS415•AP US Government & Politics SS531•Economics (sem) SS425•Sociology (sem) SS435•Psychology (sem) SS445•AP Psychology SS532

World LanguageFrench IV WL401

**A minimum number of students is required for a course offering.**•Denotes Regents Qualified Admissions


College Preparat ion Recommendations

Kansas Scholars Curriculum & State Scholar Quick FactsKANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS

Completion of the Kansas Scholars Curriculum is one of the requirements Kansas residents must meet in order to receive State Scholar designation. This occurs during the senior year of high school.

What are the other requirements to become a State Scholar?

• Students must have taken the ACT between April of the sophomore year and December of the senior year.• Students must be a Kansas resident.• Students must have their curriculum and 7th semester GPA certified on the official roster by the high school counselor, registrar, or similar official.

English - 4 years One unit to be taken each year. Must include substantial recurrent practice in writing extensive and structured papers, extensive reading of significant literature, and significant experience in speaking and listening.

Mathematics - 4 years Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and one unit of advanced mathematics-- suggested courses include: Analytic Geometry, Trigonometry, Advanced Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Functions or Calculus. Completion of Algebra I in 8th grade is acceptable for the Kansas Scholars Curriculum, but not for Qualified Admissions.

Science - 3 years One year each in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, each of which include an average of one laboratory period a week. Applied/technical courses may not substitute for a unit of natural science credit.

Social Studies - 3 yearsOne unit of U.S. History; minimum of one-half unit of U.S. Government and minimum of one-half unit selected from: World History, World Geography or International Relations; and one unit selected from: Psychology, Economics, U.S. Government, U.S. History, Current Social Issues, Sociology, Anthropology, and Race and Ethnic Group Relations. Half unit courses may be combined to make this a whole unit.

Foreign Language - 2 yearsTwo years of one language. Latin and Sign Language are accepted.

Please note, this curriculum is NOT the same as the Qualified Admissions Curriculum.

What is the benefit of completing the Kansas Scholars Curriculum?

Students that complete this curriculum and meet the other requirements, may be designated as State Scholars, which makes one eligible to receive the Kansas State Scholarship as provided by the Kansas Legislature. The academic profile of recent scholars include an average ACT of 30 and an average GPA of 3.91. State Scholars may receive up to $1,000 annually for up to four undergraduate years (five, if enrolled in a designated five-year program), based on financial need and the availability of State funds. Financial need is measured by federal methodology using data submitted on the FAFSA.

For more information, contact us at 785.430.4255 or at kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid.

KANSAS SCHOLARS CURRICULUM

kansasregents.org ©Kansas Board of Regents



Qualified AdmissionsKansas Residents

Five of the six state universities in Kansas, including Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, and Wichita State University, use the standards below to review applicants for undergraduate admission. The University of Kansas has different admission standards from those listed below, visit admissions.ku.edu for more information. Standards are set by the Kansas Board of Regents.

ACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOL If you are a Kansas resident who will graduate from an accredited high school during the 2015-2016 academic year or later, you can guarantee admission to five of the state’s universities by completing the Qualified Admissions or Kansas Scholars curriculum with a 2.0 GPA and by meeting one of the following requirements:

- ACT score of at least 21; OR - SAT score of at least 980; OR - Graduate in the top 1/3rd of your class.

If you enroll in college courses while you are in high school, it is also required that you achieve a 2.0 GPA or higher in those courses.

QUALIFIED ADMISSIONS PRECOLLEGE CURRICULUM Kansas Course Codes are used to identify courses that fulfill Qualified Admissions curriculum requirements. A complete list of courses is available at the Kansas Board of Regents website: kansasregents.org/qualified_admissions. Additionally, your high school counselor has a list of courses at your high school that fulfill these requirements.

One unit is equivalent to one year, or two semesters. Dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and online courses may be used to fulfill the Qualified Admissions curriculum requirements. All courses must appear on your high school transcript, and courses completed in middle school or junior high do not fulfill the Qualified Admissions Math requirements.

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Social Science3 approved units

English4 approved units, ½ unit may be Speech

UNACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOLIf you are a Kansas resident who will graduate from an unaccredited high school during the 2015-2016 academic year or later, you can guarantee admission to five of the state’s universities by completing coursework equivalent to the Qualified Admissions or Kansas Scholars curriculum with a 2.0 GPA and by achieving an ACT score of at least 21 or an SAT score of at least 980. If you enroll in college courses while you are in high school, it is also required that you achieve a 2.0 GPA or higher in those courses.This document provides a summary overview of admission requirements at state universities and is not a substitute for or to be used in lieu

of the actual detailed admissions requirements, which can be found at: www.kansasregents.org/qualified_admissions_rules_regulations.

Date: April 2014

High School Graduates General Admission Requirements to KU's College of Liberal Arts & Sciences(Kansasresidentsgraduatingaccreditedhighschool)

ToqualifyforassuredadmissiontoKUas9eshmen,studentsgraduatinganaccreditedhighschoolinKansasmustsubmitacompletedapplica-tionandmeetoneofthefollowingrequirements:

•21+ACT(1060+SAT*)and3.25+GPAor24+ACT(1160+SAT*)and3.0+GPA•AND2.0+GPA(2.5+forout-of-statestudents)inacollege-prepcurriculum•Ifapplicable,achievea2.0GPAorhigheronanycollegecredittakeninhighschool*AllreferencestoSATscoresrefertomathandevidence-basedreadingandwritingteststakenafterFebruary2016.PleasenotethatmeetingtheassuredadmissionstandardsearnsyouentryintoKU’sCollegeofLiberalArts&Sciences;otherschoolsandprogramshavetheirownrequirementsforadmission,whichyoucanfindontheKUwebsite.



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Students will master the

fundamental skills of food service in hotels, restaurants,

hospitals, catering, etc. Opportunities to receive

practical experience in food service preparation for public

meetings and banquets.

Heating & Refrigeration (HVAC)

Training is comprised of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and

refrigeration. Silver brazing, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting are also

practiced. Program approved for EPA 608 refrigeration certification.

Electrical Technology

Students will develop basic electrical skills, technical knowledge and related occupational information to prepare for entry-level employment in the electrical trade.

This is a one-semester course which prepares a high school senior, or a student after high school, to become a Certified Nursing Assistant who provides direct patient care.


NCAA Athletic Eligibility Requirements

Full Qualifier: College-bound student-athletes may practice, compete and receive athletics scholarships during their first year of enrollment at an NCAA Division I school.

Academic Redshirt: College-bound student-athletes may receive athletics scholarships during their first year of enrollment and may practice during their first regular academic term, but may NOT compete during their first year of enrollment.

Nonqualifier: College-bound student-athletes cannot practice, receive athletics scholarships or compete during their first year of enrollment at an NCAA Division I school.

Division i academic requirementsCollege-bound student-athletes will need to meet the following academic requirements to practice, receive athletics scholarships, and/or compete during their first year.

Core-Course RequirementComplete 16 core courses in the following areas:

Full Qualifier• Complete 16 core courses.

• Ten of the 16 core courses must be completed before the seventh semester (senior year) of high school.

• Seven of the 10 core courses must be in English, math or natural/physical science.

• Earn a core-course GPA of at least 2.300.

• Earn the ACT/SAT score matching your core-course GPA on the Division I sliding scale (see back page).

• Graduate high school.

Academic Redshirt• Complete 16 core courses.


• Earn the ACT/SAT score matching your core-course GPA on the Division I sliding scale (see back page).


ENGLISH

4 years

MATH (Algebra I or higher)

3 years

NATURAL/ PHYSICAL SCIENCE

(Including one year of lab, if offered)

2 years

SOCIAL SCIENCE

2 years

ADDITIONAL COURSES

(Any area listed to the left, foreign

language or comparative

religion/philosophy)

4 years

ADDITIONAL (English, math, or natural/physical

science)

1 year

International Students: Please visit ncaa.org/international for information and academic requirements specific to international student-athletes.



Full Qualifier: College-bound student-athletes may practice, compete and receive athletics scholarships during their first year of enrollment at an NCAA Division II school.

Partial Qualifier: College-bound student-athletes may receive athletics scholarships during their first year of enrollment and may practice during their first regular academic term, but may NOT compete during their first year of enrollment.

Nonqualifier: College-bound student-athletes may not practice, compete or receive athletics scholarships during their first year of enrollment at an NCAA Division II school.

2018 Division II New Academic RequirementsCollege-bound student-athletes first enrolling at an NCAA Division II school on or after Aug. 1, 2018, need to meet new academic rules to practice, compete and receive athletics scholarships during their first year.

Full Qualifier• Complete 16 core courses.


• Earn the ACT/SAT score matching your core-course GPA on the Division II full qualifier sliding scale (see back page).


Partial Qualifier• Complete 16 core courses.


• Earn the ACT/SAT score matching your core-course GPA on the Division II partial qualifier sliding scale (see back page).


Core-Course RequirementComplete 16 core courses in the following areas:

ENGLISH

3 years

MATH (Algebra I or higher)

2 years

NATURAL/ PHYSICAL SCIENCE

(Including one year of lab, if offered)

2 years

SOCIAL SCIENCE

2 years

ADDITIONAL (English, math, or natural/physical

science)

3 years

ADDITIONAL COURSES

(Any area listed to the left, foreign

language or comparative

religion/philosophy)

4 years

International Students: Please visit ncaa.org/international for information and academic requirements specific to international student-athletes.


CourseNo:EN360LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11Prerequisites:None

Junior English

Inthisyear-longcourse,studentswillstudyAmericanliterature,themythsandlegendsofAmericaandtherelationshipofliteratureandhistory.Theywillbecomefamiliarwithauthors,themes,andspecificworksofAmericanliterature.Studentswillwriteessaysandresearchprojects,andwillusethesixtraitmodeltoevaluateandimprovetheirwriting,includingexpository,persuasiveandanalyticalworks.Thecoursewillrequireoralpresentations,groupwork,andtheuseofanalyticalthinkingskills.PassingbothsemestersofaJuniorEnglishcourseisrequiredforgraduation.


Sophomore Honors English (Pre-AP)

SophomoreHonorsEnglish(Pre-AP)isdesignedforhighly-motivatedstudentswhowanttodevelopalifelongenjoymentofreadingandlearntorespondtomulti-culturalliterature.ThiscourseisdistinguishedSophomoreEnglishbytheinstructionalpacingandthedeliveryofadvancedcontent.Studentsshouldcarefullyconsidertheextratimeneededforthischallengingcourse.Studentswillexamineliteraturevariouscountriesandcultures,anddevelopwrittenresponsesinexpositoryandnarrativeessays.Studentswillbeexpectedtoemploygoodmechanicsinwritingandtoprogressinvocabularydevelopment.TheMLAstylehandbookisrequiredforresearchpapers.Classwillrequireanoutsidereadinglistandquarterlynovelprojects.PassingbothsemestersofaSophomoreEnglishcourseisrequiredforgraduation.


Sophomore English

SophomoreEnglishisthesecondoftwoEnglishrequirementsforgraduation.BuildinguponthefoundationsestablishedinFreshmanEnglish,studentswillgainabroaderworldviewthroughliterature.Studentswillexploreliterarythemes,improvewritingskills,andbecomemoreaccomplishedspeakersandlisteners.PassingbothsemestersofaSophomoreEnglishcourseisrequiredforgraduation.


Freshman Honors English (Pre-AP)FreshmanHonorsEnglish(Pre-AP)isdesignedtopreparestudentsformasteryofstatestandardsandadmissiontoauniversity.ThiscourseisdistinguishedFreshmanEnglishbytheinstructionalpacingandthedeliveryofadvancedcontent.Studentsshouldcarefullyconsidertheextratimeneededforthischallengingcourse.Studentswillexploreadvancedlanguageandcompositionincludingexpositorywriting,literaryandrhetoricalanalysis,andresearchtechniques.MLAformatisrequiredforthisclass.In-dependentreadingandresearchwillberequired.Oralpresentationsandalternateassessmentswillbe9equent.StudentswilltaketheACTAspirethreetimesduringtheschoolyear,andACTpreparationispartofthecurriculum.PassingbothsemestersofaFreshmanEnglishcourseisrequiredforgraduation.(Theinstructionalpacinganddeliveryofadvancedcontentrequiresanadditionaltimecommitmentforthischallengingcourse.)

Subject English/Language Arts (4 credits required for graduation of which 1 credit may be in Language Arts; 4 years of English courses recommended for college)


Freshman EnglishFreshmanEnglishisdesignedinparttopreparestudentsformasteryofstatestandardsandadmissiontoauniversity.Thiscourseincludesthestudyof:literature,composition,thewritingprocess,vocabulary,grammar,andothercommunicationskillsthroughlecture,oral,andindependentreading,cooperativelearning,presentationsandotherassessments.PassingbothsemestersofaFreshmanEnglishcourseisrequiredforgraduation.Studentswillcompletefourindependentbookreportsandwritenarrative,persuasive,expository,anddescriptivetext.Studentswillbeassessedthroughunittests,semestersummativeassessments,andtheACTAspire.

English Language Arts Course Descriptions


AP English Language and Composition

ThiscourseisopentoanyJuniorwhodesiresaliterary/linguisticchallenge.Thiscourseengagesstudentsinbecomingskilledreadersofprosewritteninavarietyofperiods,disciplines,andrhetoricalcontextsandinbecomingskilledwriterswhocomposeforavarietyofpurposes.Thecourseemphasizestheexpository,analytical,andargumentativewritingthatformsthebasisofacademicandprofessionalcommunicationsaswellasthepersonalandreflectivewritingthatfostersthedevelopmentofwritingfacilityinanycontext.Thecourserequiresthatstudentsbeabletothink,read,andwritecriticallyandcreativelyatanadvancedlevel.Thepurposeofthecourseistoenablestudentstoreadcomplextextswithunderstandingandtowriteproseofsufficientrichnessandcomplexitytocommunicateeffectivelywithmaturereaders.Studentsenrollinginthiscoursearestronglyencour-agedtotaketheAdvancedPlacementLanguageandCompositionexamwhichprovidestheopportunitytoearncollegecredit.Studentsshouldtrytoreadatleastthreeofthenovelsonthesummerreadinglistpriortobeginningthecourse.PassingbothsemestersofaJuniorEnglishcourseisrequiredforgraduation.


CourseNo:EN370LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:None

Creative Writing

Studentswillreadwritingsamplesclassicalandcontemporaryliteratureanddrama,andwillstudyliterarydevicesusedbyavarietyofauthors.Emphasiswillbeonthewritingprocess,especiallyinthefollowingareasofcreativewriting:shortstory,po-etry,children’sliteratureanddrama.Studentswillresearchdifferentaspectsofwriting,includinggenre,manuscriptformandpublishing.Studentswillalsoresearchandstudydifferentauthors.Studentswillpublishtheschool’sliterarymagazine,Graffiti.RulesofstandardEnglishwillbeobserved.


Senior English

SeniorSurveyisayear-longcoursethatoffersavarietyofcontemporaryandworldliterature.Avarietyofgenresstudiedinclude:non-fiction,satire,mystery,science-fiction,poetryanddrama.Studentswillinterpretthesegenresintheirlives.Strategiestopreparestudentsforsuccessfulpost-secondaryandlifelongreadingwillbeimplemented.


CourseNo:EN345LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:None

Jr/Sr English (Sports Literature)Thisclasswillinvolvereadingsports-centricliteratureintheformofshortstoriesandnovels,aswellascurrentevents,analysis,andstatisticsrelatedtosports.Writingwillbefocusedonliteraryanalysis,argumentativeessays,andanalyzingnonfictiontexts.Thestudentswillalsobecraftingshortertimedandmoreexpansiveessays,aswellasparticipatinginclassdiscussionsandactivities.


Jr/Sr English (Survival Literature)Thissemestercoursewillfeatureliteratureaboutsurvivingwhentheoddsarestackedagainstus.Whatenablesanindividualorgrouptosurviveagainstalmostimpossibleodds?Thiscoursewillconfrontlifeatitsmostchallenging.Whenitcomesdowntoit,dowestandandfight,orcrumbleinthefaceofadversity?Writingwillbefocusedonliteraryanalysis,argumentativeessays,andanalyzingnonfictiontexts.Thestudentswillalsobecraftingshortertimedandmoreexpansiveessays,aswellasparticipatinginclassdiscussionsandactivities.


Jr/Sr English (Horror Fiction)Mostofusenjoyagoodghoststory,butwhatisreallyattheheartofourfascinationwithhorror?ThiscoursewilltracetheoriginsofHorrorfictionandexplorehowthisgenreshapesandreflectsoureverydaylives.Writingwillbefocusedonliteraryanalysis,argumentativeessays,andanalyzingnonfictiontexts.Thestudentswillalsobecraftingshortertimedandmoreexpansiveessays,aswellasparticipatinginclassdiscussionsandactivities.


Jr/Sr English (Sci-Fi/Fantasy Literature) Thissemester-longcoursewillhelpstudentsdefine,analyze,andinterpretvaryinggenreswithinScienceFictionandFantasythroughinfluentialworks,primarilythroughnovelsandshortstories.StudentswillbeexpectedtowriteshortworksofcreativeScienceFictionand/orFantasyaswellascompleteoneargumentativeessayontopicsgermanetothegenre.ThisclasswillapproachthecriticalanalysisofScienceFiction/FantasyinliteraturebyexaminingclassicScienceFiction/Fantasyworks.


Jr/Sr English (Classic Film/Literature)Inthiscoursestudentswillexaminewhatoccurswhenshortstories,novels,andplaysaremadeintoafilm.Studentswilllearnhowwecriticallyexamineliterarytextsandfilm,aswellashowkeyssuchaserasandculturesaffectfilm,especiallywhenitdoesnotmatchwhenorwherethefilmisbeingmade.Additionally,studentswillbothanalyzeandwriteabouttheseareas.



AP English Literature and Composition

Thisseniorlevelcourseisbothcollegeprepandcollegeequivalent.Studentswilldevelopthespecificknowledgeandskillsneces-sarytopasstheAPExamaswellasindividualcollegeplacementexams.StudentsenrollinginthiscoursearestronglyencouragedtotaketheAdvancedPlacementLiteratureandCompositionexamwhichwillprovidetheopportunitytoearncollegecredit.Studentsshouldtrytoreadthreenovelsthesummerreadinglist.TheemphasisofthiscourseisanalysisofclassicalandBritishliterature.Duetothenatureoftheliterature,mostofthecoursewillbedevotedtopoetryanddrama.Students may earn college credit hours through the KCKCC if they meet the admission requirements. Fees will be paid to the university for three hours of credit in the spring in Introduction to Literature.


English Composition II

Thiscourseisdesignedtoacquaintstudentswith,andinstillunderstandingandappreciationin,threeliterarygenres:fiction,poetry,anddrama.Textbooksmustbepurchasedthepartnershipcollege/university.Students may earn college credit hours through the KCKCC if they meet the admission requirements. Fees will be paid to the university for three hours of credit in Composition II.


English Composition I

EnglishCompositionIisacollegelevelcoursetaughtincooperationwithalocalpost-secondaryschool.ItqualifiesforthecollegeFreshmancompositioncourse.Thiscourseisdesignedtohelpstudentsachievelanguageproficiencyandwriteparagraphsandessayswhichdemonstrateunity,coherence,andlevelsofusageappropriatetothetopic,purpose,andaudience.Textbooksmustbepurchasedthepartnershipcollege/university.Students may earn college credit hours through KCKCC if they meet the admission requirements. Fees will be paid to the university for three hours of credit in Composition I.

CourseNo:ESL12LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:Recommendation ofTeacherorCounselor

English as a Second Language

ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhoarenotnativespeakersofEnglish.StudentswilllearntocommunicateinEnglishbyreading,writing,andspeaking.StandardAmericanEnglishwillbepresentedaswellasinformalexpressions.PracticalEnglishskillswillalsobetaught.Eachstudentshouldhaveabilingualdictionary.


CourseNo:LA112LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:AorBAverage English,HighVerbalAptitude -OR-ConsentofInstructor

Argumentation & DebateArgumentation&Debatedevelopscommunicationskills,criticalthinking,andtheabilitytoserveasanadvocateinademo-craticsociety.Studentsresearchatopicandwilllearntheprocessesofcreatinganeffectiveargumentforandagainstareso-lution.Studentswilllearnin-depthcriticalthinking.Thisclasswillpreparestudentsforcompetitivedebate.Someaspectsoftheclassincludeindependentresearchtopreparedebatearguments.(ThiscoursedoesNOTsatisfyanEnglishcredit.SatisfiesonehalfLanguageArtscredit.)

CourseNo:LA212LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:CorbetterinLA112 -OR-ConsentofInstructor

Competitive Debate

Thiscourseoffersintensestudyofthecurrentseason’spolicydebatetopic,withtheaimofpreparationforinterscholasticdebateonthetopic.Thisconcentrationfocusesonpracticedebating,discussionofdebaterounds,topicanalysis,aswellasadvanceddebatetheory.CompetitiveDebateisaco-curricularclassinwhichstudentsresearch,prepare,andcompete,usingtimeandresourcesoutsideoftheschoolday.(ThiscoursedoesNOTsatisfyanEnglishcredit.SatisfiesonehalfLanguageArtscredit.)

CourseNo:LA121LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:AorBAverage English,HighVerbalAptitude -OR-ConsentofInstructor

Speech

Thiscourseisdesignedtoofferthenovicespeakeranumberofopportunitiestoorganizeandpreparepublicspeakingas-signments.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytospeakoneonone,tothemselves(intrapersonalCommunication),andtoaliveaudience.StudentswilllearnabouttheimportantroleofCommunicationinourlives,thecommunicationmodel,spatialrelationships,deliverystyles,interviewingstyles,andtheeffectivenessoflanguage,gestures,andorganizationtechniques.(ThiscoursedoesNOTsatisfyanEnglishcredit.SatisfiesonehalfLanguageArtscredit.)


Fine Arts Course Descriptions

CourseNo:FA201LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:BorbetterinFA101 -OR-ConsentofInstructorFeeRequired

Two Dimensional ArtThisyear-longcourseisdesignedforstudentswhohaveexhibitedsteadygrowthandinterestin2Dartskills.TheymusthavecompletedArtI,providingaboveaverageartworkandconsistentgoodstudiohabits.

CourseNo:FA501LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:ConsentofInstructor

AP Art History Thiscourseisdesignedforthestudentwhohasaparticularinterestinartandthehistoricalevolutionofart.Thiscoursewillcoverthehistoricaldevelopmentofartprehistorytocontemporarytime.Topicssuchasculturalinfluences,iconography,andstyleaswellasmaterialandmethodswillbediscussed.

CourseNo:FA502LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:BorbetterinFA101,FA201,FA301 -OR-ConsentofInstructorFeeRequired

AP Studio ArtThisyear-longcourseisdesignedforthestudentwhohasanexemplaryinterestinart.Emphasiswillbeonthepersonalgrowthasanartistthroughresearch,experimentation,discovery,inventivethinkingandart-making,andproblemsolvingintheirwork.Studentswillbuildtheirportfolioforreviewofcollege-levelartprograms.

CourseNo:FA301LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:BorbetterinFA101, -OR-ConsentofInstructorFeeRequired

Three Dimensional ArtThisyear-longcourseisdesignedforstudentswhohaveexhibitedsteadygrowthandinterestin3Dartskills.TheymusthavecompletedArtI,providingaboveaverageartworkandconsistentgoodstudiohabits.

CourseNo:FA231LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:Audition,Academic Eligibility -AND-ConsentofInstructor

Mixed Choir (Year/Audition)Theaimofthiscourseistostresspropertechniques,vocalscoreinterpretation,andperformancedisciplines.Thecourseisdesignedtofamiliarizethestudentwithperformanceinachoralsetting.Emphasisisplacedonchoralreadingskills,partsing-ing,andmusicalinterpretation.TheMixedChoirperformsinaminimumoftwoconcertseachyear.Attendanceisrequiredatperformances.

Subject Fine Arts (1 credit required for graduation)

ArtCourseNo:FA101LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:NoneFeeRequired

Art I Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothebasicelementsandprinciplesofdesign,variousmediaandmethodsusedtoproduceart,andtheartandartiststhathaveshapedthecourseofartinourworld.Somereadingthearttextbookwillberequired.

MusicCourseNo:FA131LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:Borbetterinprevious semestersifenrollingforadditional semesters -OR-ConsentofInstructor

Mixed Choir (Semester)Theaimofthiscourseistostresspropertechniques,vocalscoreinterpretation,andperformancedisciplines.Thecourseisde-signedtofamiliarizethestudentwithperformanceinachoralsetting.Emphasisisplacedonchoralreadingskills,part-singing,andmusicalinterpretation.TheMixedChoirperformsinaminimumofoneconcerteachsemester.Attendanceisrequiredatperformances.



CourseNo:FA137LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:Previousexperience withamusicalinstrumentbutdoes notmeetcriteriaforSeniorHigh Band

Intermediate Band IntermediateBandisacoursethatfocusesondevelopingindividualmusicianshipthroughmarchingandperformingoninstru-ments.ItisexpectedthatstudentstakingthiscoursewillprogresstoMarchingBandorConcertBandthefollowingyear/semes-ter.Attendanceatallperformancesismandatoryandisafactoringrading;however,fewerperformancesareexpectedthanMarchingBandandConcertBand.

CourseNo:FA141LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:SuccessfulCompletion ofanIntermediateLevel BandProgram -OR-ConsentofInstructor

Senior High Band FirstsemesterisMarchingBand,whichisaperformance-orientedcoursethatallowsstudentstostudymusicandmovement.Thebandsupportsthefootballteamthroughperformancesathomefootballgamesandthecommunityinlocalparades.Studentsalsohavetheopportunitytoperformatseveralmarchingcompetitions.Aftermarchingseasoniscomplete,marchingbandstudentswillgiveoneconcertasaConcertBandandstudentswillperformatfirstsemesterbasketballgames.Attendanceatallperformancesismandatoryandisanimportantfactoringrading.SecondsemesterConcertBandisaperformance-orientedcoursethatallowsstudentstostudymusicinseveralcapacities.Includedarepepband,solos,andlargeandsmallensembles.Studentswillbeaskedtoperformatbasketballgamesduringthesecondsemester,andbandconcertsandfestivals.Attendanceatallperformancesismandatoryandisanimportantfactoringrading.

CourseNo:FA431LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:Audition AcademicEligibility -AND-ConsentofInstructor

Show Choir

ShowChoir,alsoknownastheLeavenworthHighSchoolPowerandLifeCompany,emphasizespublicperformance.Studentsareexpectedtobehighlymotivatedinsinginganddancingandpersonalityprojection.Modernmusicinpopularstylesisstudiedandperformed,withspecialemphasisgiventoBroadwayandshowmusic.ThePowerandLifeCompanyishighlyvisibleinthecommunitythroughitsnumerousperformances.Attendanceatperformancesisrequired.

CourseNo:FA251LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:None

Music AppreciationMusicAppreciationisthestudyofthehistoryandliteratureofmusic.Greatcomposersandtheirmusicarestudied;musicalstylesofthepastandpresentareexamined.Thiscourseishighlyrecommendedforstudentsplanningtopursueacareerinmusic.

CourseNo:FA241LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:Mustbeenrolledin SeniorHighBand -AND- AuditionforDirector

Jazz Band JazzBandisaperformanceorientedcourse.Studentswillstudyvariousstylesofjazzliteratureandperformatseveraleventsthroughouttheyear.Attendanceatallperformancesismandatoryandisanimportantfactoringrading.

CourseNo:FA151LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:Seecoursedescription

Percussion EnsemblePercussionEnsembleisacoursethatfocusesondevelopingmusicianshipthroughstudying,rehearsing,andperformingonpercussioninstruments.Rehearsalswillfocusonproperplayingtechniquesforvariouspercussioninstruments,rhythmreading,ensembleskills,andpreparationforperformances.Studentswillalsobeexpectedtodoreading,research,andwritingpertain-ingtovariousaspectsofpercussionplaying.Pre-requisites:Enrollmentisopentothefollowingstudentsandwillbegrantedinthisorder:currentpercussionstudentsintheLHSband,otherLHSbandmembers,anystudentingoodstandingthatexhibitsaninterestinstudyingallaspectsoutlinedinthecoursedescription.

CourseNo:FA331LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:Audition AcademicEligibility -AND-ConsentofInstructor

A Cappella Choir Thisclassperformstraditionalchoralliterature.StudiesinmusicalstylesoftheRenaissance,Baroque,Classical,Romantic,andContemporaryPeriodsareincluded.SomeforeignlanguagedictionisstudiedincludingLatin,Italian,French,andGerman.Therewillbeatleastonemajorpublicperformanceeachsemester.Attendanceisrequiredatperformances.Asignificantamountoflit-eraturestudiedwillbeunaccompanied.Thiscourseseekstodevelopthemostrefinedpossiblemusicalskillsintheindividual.



CourseNo:FA121LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:None

Forensics Interscholasticcompetitionisapartofthiscourse.Individualpreparationofvariousphasesofspeechanddramaworkisrequired.Thegoalofthecourseistodevelopskillsinacting;enhancepresentationskills,researchskills,organization,publicspeakingskills,andbuildself-confidence.Therewillbesomeemphasisondramaticinterpretationofduetacting,prose,poetry,andimprovisa-tion.Studentsmustattendatleasttwotournaments.

CourseNo:FA311LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:FA111 -AND-ConsentofInstructor

Advanced DramaThiscourse’sprimaryfocuswillbeontheunderstandinganddevelopmentofthecharacter.Studentswillanalyzethetextslook-ingforunderstandingofcharacterandcontinueintherefinementoftheirimprovisationalskills.Studentswillact,produce,anddirectamajorseriousdramaproduction.

DramaCourseNo:FA111LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:None

Acting IThiscourseisanintroductiontothefieldofacting.Studentswillbeexposedtoavarietyofactivitiesthatwillpromotebothconfidenceandself-awareness.Unitswillbetaughton:creativedrama,monologue,duetscene,historyofdrama,andstageterminology.

CourseNo:FA411LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:ConsentofInstructor

Repertory TheaterThepurposeofthisclassistoexplorethehistoryofavarietyofclassicdramaticperformances.Muchoftheclasswillfocusonhowactingstyleshavechangedwiththesocietalchanges.Classdiscussions,criticalessaysandpersuasivespeecheswillbeusedastoolstoassessthestudentsunderstandingofthechangesthathavetakenplaceassocietyhaschangedovertime.

CourseNo:FA221LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:None

StagecraftThisisahands-oncourseinthepracticalaspectsofdesigningandpresentingatheatricalproduction.Thestudentswilllearnthetechniquesinmakeup,setdesign,construction,stagelighting,andstagemanagementtechniques.Studentswillutilizetheirknowledgebyassistingwiththeschool’stheatricalproductions.

CourseNo:FA321LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:FA221 -AND-ConsentofInstructor

Advanced Technical TheatreStudentsinAdvancedTechnicalTheatrewilldesignandimplementset,lighting,costume,sound,makeup,hair,andpropdesignsfortheLeavenworthHighSchoolTheatreProductions.Stagecraftclasseswillassisttoconstructthesetdesigns.Additionalexplo-rationandtraininginstagemanagement,playwriting,directing,andpublicrelationswillalsobeoffered.


Journalism CourseNo:FA261LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:None

21st Century Journalism/Introduction to Mass Media

Thisisanintroductoryclassforjournalismandmassmedia.Topicsincludeanexplorationoftherolemediaandthecommunica-tionsindustryhasinsociety,thedevelopmentofthetechnicalskillsrelatedtojournalisticwritingandinterviewing,aswellasunderstandtheethicalandlegalissuesrelatedtothefield.Studentswilllearnthefundamentalsofjournalismsuchaswritinganddesigningforprintmediums.StudentswillalsolearnjournalismethicsandFirstAmendmentrights.(ThisclassisaprerequisiteforDigitalMediaDesignandProduction/YearbookI.)


CourseNo:FA271LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:None

Photo Imaging/Photo Journalism

PhotoImagingteachesthetechnicalskillsneededtoproducequalityimagesforuseinavarietyofapplications.Topicsincludeuseofequipment,softwareandtechniquestotake,editandmanipulatedigitalimages.Studentswillalsolearnhowtousetheimagestheyproduceinmassmedianssuchasprintandbroadcastjournalism.(ThisclassisaprerequisiteforDigitalMediaDesignandProduction/YearbookI.)

CourseNo:LA316LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:FA261&FA271, submitapplication/interview, -AND-ConsentofInstructor

Digital Media Design and Production/Yearbook

Thiscoursewillprovidestudentswiththeopportunitytoapplythefundamentaltechniqueslearnedin21stCenturyJournalism,PhotoJournalismandDigitalMediaDesign.Topicsincludedevelopingaproductionschedule,workingasateam,time-manage-ment,communicationskillsandutilizingcompositionprinciples.

CourseNo:FA382LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:FA281 Submitapplication/interview -AND-ConsentofInstructor

Advanced Video Production/Video II

VideoProductionappliesthetechnicalskillslearnedinAudioVideoProductionFundamentalsbyallowingstudentstoorchestrateprojectssettingtheobjectivestothepost-productionevaluation.Studentswillberesponsibleforavarietyofvideoprojects,includingbutnotlimitedto,regularin-schoolproductionofLVTV,broadcastingsportingeventsandcreatingschool-relatedseg-mentsforuseontheinternet.Thefocusofthecourseistheexperienceoftheentireprocess,toincludeplanningthepresentation,settingupthestudio,andactingasvideographerandeditor.

CourseNo:FA281LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:FA261orFA271, submitapplication/interview, -AND-ConsentofInstructor

Audio/Video Production Fundamentals/Video I

AudioVideoProductionFundamentalsprovidesabasicunderstandingofproducingvideoforavarietyofuses.Topicsincludeanalyzingthepre-production,productionandpost-productionprocess,aswellasexploringtheequipmentandtechniquesusedtodevelopaqualityvideoproduction.

(Please note that journalism courses can be a fine arts or language arts course. See the course number for guidance.)

Mathematics Course Descriptions



Subject Math (3 credits required for graduation; at least Algebra I or its equivalent, Geometry, and Algebra II recommended for college)

**Please note, if a student fails a semester of a course, it is recommended the student repeats the course in its entirety. See your counselor for an explanation.**

CourseNo:MA125LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:Teacher recommendationfor9eshmenHighlyRecommended:TI-83,TI-84 orTI-Inspiregraphingcalculator

Algebra I

Studentswilldeepenandextendtheirunderstandingoflinearandexponentialrelationships.Studentsengageinmethodsforanalyzing,solving,andusinglinearandquadraticfunctions.Criticalareasincludemodelingsituationsusingexpressions,equationsandinequalities;analyzingandexplainingtheprocessofsolvinganequationorinequality;exploringvariouswaysofrepresentingfunctionsthatinvolveexponentsandroots,performingoperationsonandsimplifyingpolynomials.

CourseNo:MA235LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:MA125HighlyRecommended:TI-83,TI-84 orTI-Inspiregraphingcalculator

Geometry

Inthiscourse,studentsdevelopinductiveanddeductivereasoningskills.Thegoalofthiscourseistoextendandformalizestu-dents’geometricexperiencesbyexploringmorecomplexgeometricsituationsandtoimprovetheirexplanationsofgeometricrelationships,movingtowardformalmathematicalarguments.Criticalareasincludegeometricvocabulary,transformations,trianglecongruence,similarity,andgeometricrelationshipssuchasrighttriangletrigonometry;propertiesofspecialtrianglesandquadrilaterals;andtheoremsinvolvingcircles,segments,andangles.

CourseNo:MA341LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:MA125&MA235HighlyRecommended:TI-83,TI-84 orTI-Inspiregraphingcalculator

Transition Algebra II

TransitionAlgebraIIwillreviewandextendalgebraandgeometryconceptsforstudentswhohavealreadytakenAlgebraIandGeometrybutarenotproficientinalltheskillsneededforsuccessinAlgebraII.TransitionAlgebraincludesareviewofsuchtopicsaspropertiesandoperationsofrealnumbers;evaluationofrationalalgebraicexpressions;solutionsandgraphsoffirstdegreeequationsandinequalities;translationofwordproblemsintoequations;operationswithandfactoringofpolynomials;simplequadratics;propertiesofplaneandsolidfigures;rulesofcongruenceandsimilarity;coordinategeometryincludinglines,segments,andcirclesinthecoordinateplane;andanglemeasurementintrianglesincludingtrigonometricratios.ThiscoursedoesnotmeetNCAArequirements.

CourseNo:MA240LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:BorbetterinMA125HighlyRecommended:TI-83,TI-84 orTI-Inspiregraphingcalculator

Honors Geometry

ThiscoursecoversthetopicsintheGeometrycourseingreaterdepth,andadds3-Dviewsandcross-sectionsofsolids,geometricprobability,andcoordinatesin3-DEmphasisisgiventotheoryunderlyingmathematicalconceptsandmorechallengingproblemsareincluded.Thecourseisdesignedforstudentswhopossessahighinterestinmathematicsandplantoenrollinadvancedmathematicscourses.WearedevelopingtheskillsneededtobesuccessfulinAPorcollegemathematicscourses,sostudentscanexpecthomeworkassignmentstorequireworkoutsideofclasstimeaftereveryclass.

CourseNo:MA303LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:MA235

Consumer Mathematics

Thiscourseisdesignedtoimprovethemathskillsneededtobeaneffectiveandefficientconsumerintoday'ssociety.Topicswillincludethemathematicsofpersonalincome,buyingacarandrelatedexpenses,purchasingvarioustypesofinsurance,housing,unitpricing,discountsandmark-ups,banking,budgeting,investments,andtaxes.



CourseNo:MA355LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:BorbetterinMA240or AinMA235 -OR-TeacherRecommendationHighlyRecommended:TI-83,TI-84 orTI-Inspiregraphingcalculator

Honors Algebra II

ThiscoursecoversthetopicsintheAlgebraIIcourseingreaterdepthandexploressometopicsoftrigonometry.Emphasisisgiventotheoryunderlyingthemathematicalconceptsandmorechallengingproblemsareincluded.Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhopossessahighinterestinmathematicswhoplantoenrollinadvancedmathematicscoursesduringsubsequenthighschoolyears.WearedevelopingtheskillsneededtobesuccessfulinAPorcollegemathematicscourses,sostudentscanexpecthomeworkassignmentstorequireworkoutsideofclasstimeaftereveryclass.

CourseNo:MA425LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:MA345 -OR-TeacherRecommendationHighlyRecommended:TI-83,TI-84 orTI-Inspiregraphingcalculator

TrigonometryThiscourseexpandsonpreviousadvancedalgebraconceptsanddevelopsskillsintrigonometry.includingPythagoreanrelation-ships,functionsandtheirgraphs,trigonometricfunctions,righttriangletrigonometry,anglesofrotationandradianmeasure,graphsoftrigonometricfunctions,trigonometricformulasandidentities,andpolarcoordinates.

CourseNo:MA435LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:CorbetterinMA355 orB+orbetterinMA345 -OR-TeacherRecommendationHighlyRecommended:TI-83,TI-84 orTI-Inspiregraphingcalculator

Pre-Calculus

Precalculuscombinesthetrigonometric,geometric,andalgebraictechniquesneededtopreparestudentsforthestudyofcalculus,andstrengthensstudents’conceptualunderstandingofproblemsandmathematicalreasoninginsolvingproblems.Facilitywiththesetopicsisespeciallyimportantforstudentsintendingtostudymathematics,engineering,physics,andothersciencesincol-lege.Studentswillincreaseunderstandingofcomplexnumbers;expandunderstandingoflogarithmsandexponentialfunctions;usecharacteristicsofpolynomialandrationalfunctionstosketchgraphsofthosefunctions;exploreconicsections;investigatetrigonometry,includingPythagoreanrelationships,trigonometricfunctionsandtheirgraphs,unitcircletrigonometry,anglesofrotationandradianmeasure,trigonometricformulasandidentities,andpolarcoordinates.Studentswillalsoinvestigateprob-ability,permutations,combinations,sequencesandseries.

Students may earn college credit through KCKCC if they meet the admission requirements. Students may enroll for college credit in the spring. Fees will be paid to the college for three hours of credit in College Algebra.

CourseNo:MA345LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:MA235HighlyRecommended:TI-83,TI-84 orTI-Inspiregraphingcalculator

Algebra II

Thiscoursebuildsongeometryandbasicalgebra,andintroducestopicsinprobabilityandstatistics.Studentsextendtheirunderstandingofpolynomial,quadraticandexponentialfunctionsandtheirapplicationstoincluderationalequationsandquadraticequationsoverthesetofcomplexnumbers,andlearntosolveexponentialequationsusingthepropertiesoflogarithms.Studentsareintroducedtosequencesandseriesandfindprobabilitiesusingcombinations&permutations.Studentsmusthaveagraphingcalculatorforthiscourse.

CourseNo:MA400LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:12Prerequisites:QualifyingtestscoreHighlyRecommended:TI-83,TI-84 orTI-Inspiregraphingcalculator

Transition to College Mathematics

TransitiontoCollegeMathematicsisforseniorswhowillneedCollegeAlgebratomeettheirpostsecondarygoals,butrequireadditionalacademicpreparationtobeabletotakethatcoursewithoutremediationincollege.Thiscourseaddressesavarietyofmathematicaltopicsneededtopreparestudentsforsuccessincollege-levelmathematics.Thestudentmustbeahighschoolseniorwhoscoreslessthan22onthemathsectionoftheACTorscoresbetweenelementaryalgebraandcollegealgebra(263)levelontheAccuplacerexam.



CourseNo:MA505LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:MA435HighlyRecommended:TI-83,TI-84 orTI-Inspiregraphingcalculator

AP Calculus AB

Thiscourseisdesignedtodevelopthestudents’understandingoftheconceptsofcalculusandprovidingexperiencewithitsmethodsandapplications.Thecoursesemphasizeamultirepresentationalapproachtocalculus,withconcepts,results,andproblemsbeingexpressedgraphically,numerically,analytically,andverbally.Theconnectionsamongtheserepresentationsalsoareimportant.Studentscompletingthiscoursewillstudytheconceptualfoundationoflimit,slopeofatangentline,andrateofchange;derivativesofalgebraic,trigonometric,exponentialandlogarithmic,andinversefunctions;maximumandminimumvalues;definiteandindefiniteintegrals;applicationsofintegrationtodetermineareasbetweencurvesandvolumesofsolids,solvingseparabledifferentiableequations.StudentswillbepreparedtotaketheAdvancedPlacementCalculusABExamgivenduringthespringsemester.

Students may earn college credit through KCKCC if they meet the admission requirements. Students may enroll for college credit in the spring. Fees will be paid to the college for five hours of credit in Calculus & Analytic Geometry I.

CourseNo:MA515LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:12Prerequisites:Borbetterin MA355orMA425, orCorbetterinMA435HighlyRecommended:TI-83,TI-84 orTI-Inspiregraphingcalculator

AP Statistics

TheAPStatisticscourseisanon-calculusbasedintroductiontostatistics,whichexposesstudentstofourbroadconceptualthemes.1. ExploringData:Describingpatternsanddeparturespatterns2. SamplingandExperimentation:Planningandconductingastudy3. AnticipatingPatterns:Exploringrandomphenomenausingprobabilityandsimulation4. StatisticalInference:EstimatingpopulationparametersandtestinghypothesesGroupprojectswillprovideanopportunitytoapplythestatisticaltechniquesstudied.Aninterdisciplinaryapproachwillbecultivatedasstudentsapplystatisticalmodelstootherdisciplineswhilelearningtoeffectivelycommunicatewithappropriatestatisticallanguagethroughbothoralandwrittenexpression.StudentswillbepreparedtotaketheAdvancedPlacementStatisticsExamgivenduringthespringsemester.

Students may earn college credit through KCKCC if they meet the admission requirements. Students may enroll for college credit in the spring. Fees will be paid to the college for three semester hours of credit in Statistics.

CourseNo:MA510LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:MA505 -OR-TeacherRecommendationHighlyRecommended:TI-83,TI-84 orTI-Inspiregraphingcalculator

AP Calculus BC

ThiscoursecoversthetopicsinAPCalculusABandextendstheconceptsofcalculustoparametric,polar,andvectorfunctions.Inaddition,studentspracticefindingarclength;takingimproperintegrals;usingintegrationbypartsorpartial9actions;usingEuler’sMethod;andexploringpolynomialapproximationsandseries,includingtestsforconvergenceanddivergence,Taylor,Maclaurin,andpowerseries.StudentswillbepreparedtotaketheAdvancedPlacementCalculusBCExamgivenduringthespringsemester.

Students may earn college credit through KCKCC if they meet the admission requirements. Fees will be paid to the college for five semester hours of credit in Calculus & Analytic Geometry I in the fall and five semester hours of credit in Calculus & Analytic Geometry II in the spring. If students enrolled in Calculus & Analytic Geometry I while taking AP Calculus AB, they will only enroll in Calculus & Analytic Geometry II during the spring semester.


CourseNo:PE221LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10

Team SportsTeamSportsisofferedforthose9eshmenandsophomorestudentswhoenjoyparticipatingonateam.Thisclassfocusesonteamwork,strategy,problemsolving,rulesofthegame,andetiquette.Activitiesmayincludevolleyball,basketball,softball,flagfootball,soccer,teamhandball,speedball,Ultimate9isbee,andhockey.

CourseNo:PE211LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10,11,12

Racquet & Individual SportsRacquetandIndividualSportswilltargetstudentswhopreferindividualsportstoteamsports.Activitiesmayincludelifelongsports,suchasbadminton,tennis,golf/9isbeeGolf,archery,pickleball,horseshoes,orienteering,bowling,andpingpong.

CourseNo:PE201LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10,11,12

Lifetime Fitness & WellnessThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhowouldliketolearnhowtostayfitafterhighschool.StudentswilllearntheimportanceofstayingactiveandhowtoavoidasedentarylifestylebecauseobesityisanAmericanepidemic.Activitieswillinclude:aerobics,weightlifting,shortandlong-distancerunning,cardiovascularequipment,strengthbands,exerciseballs,corestrength,upperandlowerbodystrength,circuittraining,etc.

CourseNo:PE116(Boys),PE117(Girls)LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9(Required by the Kansas State Board of Education.)

Boys/Girls HealthOnesemesterisdevotedtoHealthyLivingconceptsastheypertaintothestudent’sdailylives.Subjectsinclude:HumanSexual-ity/AIDSEducation(asperStateMandate);Nutrition;SubstanceAbuse;MentalHealth;andStressManagement.Successfulcompletionofthiscourseisrequiredforgraduation.

CourseNo:PE241LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10or11,12whohasn't hadapriorconditioningclassPrerequisites:Participationina sport,cheerleading,ROTCRaiders, orpowerliftingteam-OR-PE201

Sports ConditioningThiscourseemphasizesaspectsoffitnessthatrelatetoimprovingathleticperformanceforhighlymotivatedstudents.Improve-mentinspeed,power,andstrengthwillbeapriority.Useof9eeweightsandexplosiveOlympic-styleliftingwillbeemployed.Reducingtheriskofathleticinjurywillalsobeemphasized.Participationinafter-schoolworkouts(forout-of-seasonstudents)willbeexpected.

Subject Physical Education (2 credits to include .5 credit of Health required for graduation; at least 3 years recommended for healthy living)

**PE during the freshman year and Health are required by the Kansas State Board of Education**(ROTC may be substituted in subsequent years)

Physical Education Course Descriptions

CourseNo:PE245LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:PE241,Participationina sport,cheerleading,ROTCRaiders, orpowerliftingteam -AND-ConsentofInstructor

Advanced Sports ConditioningAdvancedSportsConditioningisdesignedtocontinuethestrengthandathleticdevelopmentofourjuniorandseniorvarsityathletes.Thiscourseemphasizesaspectsoffitnessthatrelatetoimprovingathleticperformanceforhighlymotivatedstudents.Improve¬mentinspeed,power,andstrengthwillbeapriority.Useof9eeweightsandexplosiveOlympicstyleliftingwillbeemployed.Reducingtheriskofathleticinjurywillalsobeemphasized.Participationinafterschoolworkouts(foroutofseasonstudents)willbeexpected.

CourseNo:PE321LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:11,12

Advanced Team SportsTeamSportsisofferedforthosejuniorandseniorstudentswhoenjoyparticipatingonateam.Thisclassfocusesonteamwork,strategy,problemsolving,rulesofthegame,andetiquette.Activitiesmayincludevolleyball,basketball,softball,flagfootball,soccer,teamhandball,speedball,Ultimate9isbee,andhockey.(Pendingapproval.)


CourseNo:CT221LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:CorbetterinCT207 -AND-Consentofinstructorfor9th gradersFeeRequired

Computer GraphicsLearnhowtousecomputergraphicstoaddvisualappealtodigitallygeneratedprojectsusingtheadobecreativesuite.Thisclasswillprovidehandsoninstructionasstudentslearnprincipalsofdesign.

Subject Practical Arts (.5 credit required for graduation; Computer Technology recommended for college)

Business

Practical Arts Course Descriptions

CourseNo:CT231LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:CorbetterinCT207FeeRequired

Web DesignThroughthisclass,studentswilllearnhowtodesignuser-9iendlywebpagesthatarebothfunctionalandinteractive.StudentswillbeginbylearningHTMLcodingandthenusewebauthoringsoftwaretodevelopprojects.

CourseNo:CT207LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:NoneFeeRequired

Computer ApplicationsThroughthiscoursestudentswillreceiveabriefreviewofproperkeyboardingtechniqueandmoveintoproperdocumentfor-matting.Studentswillusewordprocessing,spreadsheet,database,presentationsoftware,andInternetapplicationsoverthecourseofafullyear.StudentswilllearnhowtousebasicandadvancedfeaturesoftheMicrosoftOfficeSuite.TheywillexploreadvancedsoftwareprogramsincludingAdobePhotoshop,Illustrator,Dreamweaverandotherrelatedprograms.Timewillbespentinvestigatingcareersrelatedtothecomputerindustryincludingdigitalizationinthemovieindustry,gamingfield,softwaredevelopmentandcyberforensics.

CourseNo:CT331LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:CorbetterinCT221or CT231

Game Design & Authoring for the Web Studentswilllearnthebasicprinciplesofgamedesignandbuildsimplegamesusinggamedesignsoftware.Theywillalsolearnhowtoincorporatethegamesintoawebsite.

CourseNo:BU103LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:NoneFeeRequired

Business EssentialsThisisanintroductoryclasstothemarketingandfinancepathways.Thepurposeoftheclassistoprovideanoverviewofmar-ketingandfinanceclassesandtopresentvariouscareersthatareavailableinthoseindustries.

CourseNo:BU201LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:CorbetterinMA125FeeRequired

Accounting IThiscourseprovidesstudentswithanunderstandingofthefinancialtransactionsofabusinessandenablesthemtorecord,pres-ent,andinterpretthesetransactionsnecessaryasaconsumerofgoodsandservices.Occupationsavailabletothehighschoolgraduatethatrequireaknowledgeofaccountingincludeaccountingclerks/bookkeepers,payrollclerks,andvariousbankingtraineepositions.Thiscourseisalsorecommendedforthoseplanningtomajorinanyareaofbusinessincollege.

CourseNo:CT447LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:12Prerequisites:BinCT221,submit portfolio,interview -AND-ConsentofInstructor

Web and Digital Communication Project Management ThiscourseprovidesstudentswithworkexperienceinfieldsrelatedtoComputerGraphics.Studentswillworkdirectlywithinternalandexternalclientstofulfillworkplacerequirements.Thiscoursewillincludeclassroomactivitiesaswell,involvingfurtherstudyofthefieldordiscussionregardingexperiencesthatstudentsencounterintheworkplace.Pre-requisite-Studentsmustcompleteallofthefollowing:ComputerGraphics(gradeofBorhigher),portfolio,andinterview.



CourseNo:BU333LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11Prerequisites:BU102orCT207FeeRequired

Marketing IThiscourseisdesignedtodevelopstudents'understandingofmarketingprinciples.Studentswillexploreentry-levelcareerareassuchasbusinesseconomics,humanrelations,businesscommunications,marketingconcepts,marketingresearch,advertising,professionalselling,andsalespromotion.Classroomactivitiesallowstudentstoexplorecareeropportunitiesinthemarketingindustry.Participationindepartmentsponsoredvocationalstudentorganizationsisstronglyencouraged,notmandatory.

CourseNo:BU432LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:BU333 -OR-ConsentofInstructor

Marketing IIMarketingIIisanApplication-Levelcourse.Throughthiscourse,studentswillbeactivelyengagedinutilizingtechnologyandtechnologyapplicationsinthedesign,productionandimplementationofmarketingstrategieswithintheschoolstore.Studentswillcreateprint,multi-media,andelectronicmaterialsusedinthemarketingprocess.Application-levelactivitieswillbecenteredaround:advertising,branding,productdesign,graphicdesign,packaging,promotion,publicity,sponsorship,publicrelation,andsalespromotion.

CourseNo:BU311LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:NoneFeeRequired

Entrepreneurship Thiscourseisdesignedtodevelopthestudent’sunderstandingofhowtostartabusiness.Theunitsdiscussedarepersonnel,legalaspects,accounting,advertising/promotion,management,andsmallbusinessoperation.

CourseNo:BU315LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:BU103

Business ManagementBusinessCommunicationscourseshelpstudentstodevelopanunderstandingandappreciationforeffectivecommunicationinbusinesssituationsandenvironments.Emphasisisplacedonallphasesofcommunication:speaking,listening,thinking,re-sponding,reading,writing,communicatingnonverbally,andutilizingtechnologyforcommunication.Businesscommunicationfunctions,processes,andapplicationsinthecontextofbusinessmaybepracticedthroughproblem-basedprojectsandrealworldapplication.

Family & Consumer Science CourseNo:FC115LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:NoneFeeRequired

Introduction to Family Consumer SciencesThiscourseisanorientationtotheFamilyandConsumerSciencespathways.Itspurposeistointroducestudentstothemanycurrentsubjectareas,issues,trends,andcareersinfoodpreparation,sanitationandnutrition,interpersonalrelationships,childcareanddevelopment,managingmoneyandpersonalresources,housingandfurnishings,andhand/machinesewingandclothingchoices.Studentswillalsotakepartinmanyactivitiesthatwillinvolvecooperativelearning,hands-onprojects,andlab

CourseNo:FC211LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:FC115FeeRequired

Essentials of Fashion, Apparel & Interior DesignThiscourseintroducesstudentstotheworldofinteriorandfashiondesign,familiarizingthemtothebackgroundandknowl-edgeneededtodevelopacareerinthisfield.Studentswilllearnandapplyhowcolor,composition,andtexturecanaffectgreataesthetics.

CourseNo:FC204LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:NoneFeeRequired

Personal FinanceInthisexcitingclass,studentslearnthevalueofefficientspendingandsavinghabits,bothpersonallyandinbusiness.Theywilllearntheimportanceofdevelopingconsumerskillsthatcanbeappliedbothintheirpersonallivesandintheirchosencareers.Theywillstudyvariouscareerareasandhowtheirindividualinterestswillfitintothoseareas.

CourseNo:BU301LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:CorbetterinBU201FeeRequired

Advanced AccountingThiscourseprovidesstudentswithanunderstandingofthefinancialtransactionsofabusinessandenablesthemtorecord,pres-ent,andinterpretthesetransactionsnecessaryasaconsumerofgoodsandservices.Occupationsavailabletothehighschoolgraduatethatrequireaknowledgeofaccountingincludeaccountingclerks/bookkeepers,payrollclerks,andvariousbankingtraineepositions.Thiscourseisalsorecommendedforthoseplanningtomajorinanyareaofbusinessincollege.



Culinary EssentialsDoyouwanttoknowhowtocook?Ifyes,thenthisisthecourseforyou!Throughoutthesemesteryouwilllearnthebasicsofcooking:measuringingredients,readingarecipe,andspecificmethodsandtechniques.Additionally,thiscoursewillprepareyoutomakehealthychoicesinlifeandnutrition.

CourseNo:FC232LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:FC115

Family RelationsWhatmakesfamilieswork?Thisfamilylivingcoursewillstudythevariouscomponentsofrelationshipsandmarriage.Effectivecommunicationskills,selfconcept,dating,love,balancingworkandthefamily,andhandlingcrisiswithinrelationshipswillbeincluded.

CourseNo:FC243LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:FC115

Human Growth & Development

Thisclasswillexplorethemythsandrealitiesofparenthood,childabuse/neglect,humanreproduction/birthcontrol,STDs,preg-nancy,birth,andcareoftheyoungchild.Thisclasswillbenefitanystudentplanningacareerineducationorchildcare.


CourseNo:FC324LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:FC223, Application&Interview -AND-ConsentofInstructor

Culinary Arts IThiscourseintegratestheknowledge,skills,andpracticesrequiredforcareersintherestaurantindustry.Topicsincludethesources,symptoms,andpreventionmeasuresforcommonfoodillnesses;mealmanagement;correctuseoffoodproductionequipment;andproductionandfacilitymanagementprinciples.Studentswillalsobegintodevelopculinaryskillsforavarietyoffoodproducts.

CourseNo:FC265&FC266LengthofCourse:Semester(2periods)GradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:None

Career Internship

ThiscourseisanopportunitytoputsoftskillsandcareerknowledgetoworkbyparticipatinginaninternshipintheLeavenworthcommunity.ThisisacapstonecourseforourFamilyandConsumerServiceandHumanServicerelatedpathways.Classissched-uledduring6thand7thhourstoallowtimefortheinternship.Requirement:transportationtoworksite.

CourseNo:FC214LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:NoneFeeRequired

Apparel Production IApparelProductionIintroducesstudentstotheapparelandtextileindustryintheareasofdesign,textilesandapparelengi-neering.Studentswillbeabletodemonstratefoundationalknowledgeandskillsofequipmentandproceduresusedinfashionandapparel.Emphasiswillbeplacedonstudentsapplyingthesedesignandengineeringskillstocreateandproduceproducts.Studentswillcontinuetheirexplorationofcareersintheareasoffashion,apparel,andtextile.


Fashion TrendsThiscourseintroducesstudentstotheworldofinteriorandfashiondesign,familiarizingthemtothebackgroundandknowledgeneededtodevelopacareerinthisfield.Studentswilllearnandapplyhowcolor,composition,andtexturecanaffectgreataesthetics.

CourseNo:FC224LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:FC115

Teaching as a CareerTeachingProfessioncoursesintroducestudentstotheprinciplesunderlyingteachingandlearning,theresponsibilitiesanddu-tiesofteachers,andthetechniquesofimpartingknowledgeandinformation.Thesecoursestypicallyexposestudentstoandtraintheminclassroommanagement,studentbehavior,leadershipandhumanrelationsskills,assessmentofstudentprogress,teachingstrategies,andvariouscareeropportunitiesinthefieldofeducation.

CourseNo:FC300LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:FC224

Teaching InternshipEducationalMethodologycoursespreparestudentstoteachandguideothers.Thesecoursestypicallyprovideopportunitiesforstudentstodeveloptheirownteachingobjectives,todesignlessonplans,andtoexperienceteachinginacontrolledenvironment.Studentsexamineandpracticeteachingstrategies,learningstyles,timemanagementandplanningstrategies,presentationandquestioningskills,classroommanagement,andevaluationtechniques.


CourseNo:FC347LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:FC115

Foundations of Early Childhood Education

Thepurposeofthecourseistoprovideinformationaboutearlychildhoodcareers,stagesofdevelopmentinfancytoschoolage,howtoensureasafeandhealthylearningenvironmentandearlychildhoodcurriculum.StudentsmusthaveaTBtesttobeabletoobserve/workinachildcarefacility.


Practical Arts Electives

CourseNo:LDR301LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:SubmitApplication -AND-ConsentofInstructor

Leadership IThisclassisdesignedtoteachstudentshowtocollaborate,promote,andbuildleadershipcharacteristicswithinthemselves,schoolandcommunity.Courseobjectivesincludepromotingacademicexcellence,raisingself-esteemandself-worth,establish-ingcommunityandcorporatepartnershiptoinspireandreward,andraisingthelevelofcommunityparticipationinschools.StudentsareresponsibleforplanningandimplementingallPioneerPrideassemblies.(Satisfiesapracticalarts.)

CourseNo:CP301LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:11Prerequisites:SubmitApplication -AND-ConsentofInstructor

AVID 11AVID11developslearning,studyandacademicbehavioralskillsthatareessentialtosuccessinrigorouscoursework.TheAVID11electiveclassisthefirstpartinajunior/seniorseminarcoursethatfocusesonwritingandcriticalthinkingexpectedoffirst-andsecond-yearcollegestudents.AVIDimpactsstudentsbyusingacademicstrategieslikewritingtolearn,inquiry,collaboration,organizationalskills,andcriticalreading(WICOR).(Satisfiesapracticalartscredit.)

CourseNo:SL100LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:None

Sign Language IStudentswilllearntosignconcretenouns,actionverbs,abstractions,describer,andpartsofsign.Throughavarietyofclassprojects,studentswillstudyDeafhistory,culture,community,technology,deafindividuals(pastandpresent),andetiquette.Thesesubjectswillbeexploredweeklythroughnovelandbiographyreports,internetandtextresearch,videopresentations,songsandpoetrypresentations,andopenclassdiscussions.(Satisfiesapracticalartscredit;NOTaworldlanguagecredit.)

CourseNo:SL101LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:SL100

Sign Language IIStudentswilllearntosignconcretenouns,actionverbs,abstractions,describer,andpartsofsign.Throughavarietyofclassprojects,studentswillstudyDeafhistory,culture,community,technology,deafindividuals(pastandpresent),andetiquette.Thesesubjectswillbeexploredweeklythroughnovelandbiographyreports,internetandtextresearch,videopresentations,songsandpoetrypresentations,andopenclassdiscussions.(Satisfiesapracticalartscredit;NOTaworldlanguagecredit.)

CourseNo:CP100LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9Prerequisites:SubmitApplication -AND-ConsentofInstructor

AVID 9AVID9developslearning,studyandacademicbehavioralskillsthatareessentialtosuccessinrigorouscoursework.Itactsasacatalystforschoolstodevelopacultureofcollegereadinessforallstudentsacrossthecampus.IntheAVID9electiveclass,studentsreceivedailyinstruc-tionandsupporttopreparethemforcollegefromatrainedAVIDElectiveteacher.AVIDimpactsstudentsbyusingacademicstrategieslikewritingtolearn,inquiry,collaboration,organizationalskills,andcriticalreading(WICOR).(Satisfiesapracticalartscredit.)

CourseNo:CP200LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10Prerequisites:SubmitApplication -AND-ConsentofInstructor

AVID 10AVID10developslearning,studyandacademicbehavioralskillsthatareessentialtosuccessinrigorouscoursework.IntheAVID10electiveclass,studentsreceivedailyinstructionandsupporttopreparethemforcollegefromatrainedAVIDElectiveteacher.AVIDimpactsstudentsbyusingacademicstrategieslikewritingtolearn,inquiry,collaboration,organizationalskills,andcriticalreading(WICOR).(Satisfiesapracti-calartscredit.)

CourseNo:CP401LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:11Prerequisites:SubmitApplication -AND-ConsentofInstructor

AVID 12AVID12developslearning,studyandacademicbehavioralskillsthatareessentialtosuccessinrigorouscoursework.TheAVID12electiveclassisthefirstpartinaseniorseminarcoursethatfocusesonwritingandcriticalthinkingexpectedoffirst-andsecond-yearcollegestudents.AVIDimpactsstudentsbyusingacademicstrategieslikewritingtolearn,inquiry,collaboration,organizationalskills,andcriticalreading(WICOR).(Satisfiesapracticalartscredit.)



CourseNo:TE202LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:NoneFeeRequired

Drafting/CADThiscourseishighlyrecommendedforanystudentinterestedinthefieldsofmechanicalandarchitecturedraftingorengineer-ing.Drafting/CADisdesignedtointroducethestudenttobasicdraftingskillsandknowledgeneededtofunctioninatechnicalfield.Thecourseincludes:sketching,multi-view,isometric,oblique,dimensioning,andgeometricconstruction.Inkeepingpacewithnewtechnology,eachstudentwillspendalargepercentageoftimeusingCAD(Computer-AidedDesign)programssuchasAutoCAD,Inventor,SolidWorksandmore.

Students may earn college credit through KCKCC if they meet admission requirements. Students may enroll in three hours of credit in Computer Aided Drafting in the fall and two hours of credit in Pictorial Drawing in the spring.

Architecture & Construction Cluster Design(Design & Pre-construction Pathway)This pathway is designed for students interested in the areas of architecture, construction and engineering. Students need to complete three courses to become a pathway concentrator.


CourseNo:TE221LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:TE202 -OR-Dualenrolled -OR-ConsentofinstructorFeeRequired

Architectural DesignThiscomprehensivecourseisdesignedtoinstructstudentsinthebasicskillsofarchitecturaldesignwithaparticularemphasisonresidentialandlightcommercialapplications.Studentswillusetheirbasicskillstoadvanceintoarchitecturaldrafting,design,andengineering.Studentswilldevelopacompletesetofhouseplansincluding:floorplan,foundationplan,elevations,sections,plotplan,andperspectives.StudentswillalsospendconsiderabletimeproducingdrawingsonCADsystems.Studentsareencouragedtoparticipateinfieldtripstohomesinconstructionanddraftingcompetitions.

Students may earn college credit through KCKCC if they meet admission requirements. Students may enroll in three hours of credit in Fundamentals of Building Planning in the fall and four hours of credit in Advanced Drafting in the spring.

CourseNo:TE311LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:TE221 -OR-Dualenrolled -OR-ConsentofinstructorFeeRequired

Research & Design for ArchitectureThisisanadvancedresearchandapplicationcoursecoveringspecifictopicsindesignandpre-constructiontoincludemanage-mentand“greendesign”skills.Studentswillbeworkingwithmodels,workingwithpeopleofspecialneeds,followingcodes,andworkingwithclients.Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentsenteringthefieldofengineeringorarchitecture.Studentswilldevelopdrawingsusing2-Dand3-Dmodeling,surfacemodeling,andrendering.StudentswillfurtherdevelopskillsinCADcommandsanddrawingssuchasisometric,pictorial,perspective,coordinatedrawings,architecturaldrawings,shading,rendering,solidmodels,andscripts.Studentswillcompletearesearchpaperonadrafting/engineeringtopic.Studentsareencouragedtoparticipateindraftingcompetitionsandcompleteastudyofcareers.

Students may earn college credit through KCKCC if they meet admission requirements. Students may enroll in four hours of credit in Commercial Building Planning in the fall and three hours of credit in Drafting Field Project I in the spring.

CourseNo:TE105LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:NoneFeeRequired

Introduction to Industrial TechnologyThiscourseisdesignedtoinstructstudentsinthebasicskillsnecessarytoalloccupationsintheconstruction,manufacturing,andtransportationareas.



Manufacturing Cluster Design(Production Pathway)

CourseNo:TE301LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:TE202 -OR-Dualenrolled -OR-ConsentofinstructorFeeRequired

Drafting/CAD Techniques and DesignThiscourseisdesignedforstudentsenteringthefieldsofengineeringandarchitecture.Studentswilldevelopmechanicaldrawingsusingproblemsolvingskills,previousandnewlyacquiredknowledge.Studentswillfurtherdeveloparchitecturalskillsbydesign-inganenvironmentallychallenginghomeusingthelatesttechnologyadvancesinhomedesign.StudentswilldevelopadeeperunderstandingofCAD,implementingCADonaweeklybasis,andparticipatingintechnologyleadershipcompetitionsduringthecourse.Thecoursewillinclude:multi-view,pictorial,dimensioning,auxiliary,fasteners,workingdrawings,architecture,andCAD.

Students may earn college credit through KCKCC if they meet admission requirements. Students may enroll in Drafting Tech-nology in the fall and four hours of credit in Fundamentals Parametric Modeling in the spring.

CourseNo:TE300LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:TE301 -OR-Dualenrolled -OR-ConsentofinstructorFeeRequired

Research and Design for ManufacturingThisisanadvancedlevelapplicationcoursethatprovidesstudentswithwork-basedexperience,advanceddraftingskills,3-Ddesignandproduction,supportedbyclassroomattendanceanddiscussion,withinthemechanicaldraftingstudies.

Students may earn college credit through KCKCC if they meet admission requirements. Students may enroll in three hours of credit in Fundamentals of CAD Technologies in the fall and three hours of credit in Drafting Field Project I in the spring.

CourseNo:TE202LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:NoneFeeRequired

Drafting/CADThiscourseishighlyrecommendedforanystudentinterestedinthefieldsofmechanicalandarchitecturedraftingorengineer-ing.Drafting/CADisdesignedtointroducethestudenttobasicdraftingskillsandknowledgeneededtofunctioninatechnicalfield.Thecourseincludes:sketching,multi-view,isometric,oblique,dimensioning,andgeometricconstruction.Inkeepingpacewithnewtechnology,eachstudentwillspendalargepercentageoftimeusingCAD(Computer-AidedDesign)programssuchasAutoCAD,Inventor,SolidWorksandmore.

Students may earn college credit through KCKCC if they meet admission requirements. Students may enroll in three hours of credit in Computer Aided Drafting in the fall and two hours of credit in Pictorial Drawing in the spring.

CourseNo:TE105LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:NoneFeeRequired

Introduction to Industrial TechnologyThiscourseisdesignedtoinstructstudentsinthebasicskillsnecessarytoalloccupationsintheconstruction,manufacturing,andtransportationareas.


Subject JROTC 11OTC is open to all physically fit students 14 years or older. The purpose of the program is to motivate young people to be better citizens. 11OTC is an Army supported activity. Students do not incur any obligations to serve in the military. The ROTC cadet is required to participate in physical fitness training, drill, ceremonies and academic training. ROTC cadets are invited to participate on special teams such as: honor guards (drill teams), rifle team, drum and bugle corps, raiders, color guards, cadet chorus, saber team, and the junior guard program. Cadets are provided government issued uniforms at no cost. The uniform must be worn one class period each week and on special occasions. Uniforms are required to be returned immediately upon disenrollment or the student incurs the cost of the uniform. Parents are accountable for all equipment issued to cadets. Fund raiser participation is completely voluntary.

CourseNo:RO101LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:NoneFeeRequired

Freshman YearROTCLET-1“LeadershipEducationandTraining1”isayear-longcourseof126hours.Itincludes:CitizenshipinAction;Leader-shipTheoryandApplication;FoundationsforSuccess;MakingaDifferencewithServiceLearning;CadetChallenge(PhysicalFitness).

Sophomore YearROTCLET-2“LeadershipEducationandTraining2”isayear-longcourseof126hours.Itincludes:LeadershipEducationandTrain-ing;Wellness,Fitness,andFirstAid;GeographyandEarthScience;CitizenshipinAmericanHistoryandGovernment;MakingaDifferencewithServiceLearning;CadetChallenge(PhysicalFitness).May substitute for PE requirement.

Junior YearROTCLET-3“LeadershipEducationandTraining3”isayear-longcourseof126hours.Itincludes:CareerOpportunities;CadetChallenge(PhysicalFitness);CitizenshipinAction;LeadershipTheoryandApplication;FoundationsforSuccess;CitizenshipinAmerica;HistoryandGovernment;andCoreServiceLearning.May substitute for PE requirement.

Senior YearROTCLET-4“LeadershipEducationandTraining4”isayear-longcourseof126hours.LET-4focusesprimarilyondirectleader-shiptraining.LET-4subjectareasinclude:CitizenshipinAction;LeadershipTheoryandApplication;NEFEHighSchoolFinancialPlanningProgram;TeachingSkills;MakingaDifferencewithServiceLearning;CadetChallenge(PhysicalFitness).May substitute for PE requirement.

*Notes:Class Credit: Adjustments may be made to accommodate transfer students or those wishing to enroll sophomore, junior, or senior years. Students enrolling sophomore, junior, or senior years are advanced in class according to their performance each grading period. Students successfully completing Armed Forces Basic Training between junior and senior years are eligible for class credits. Students successfully completing three or more years can receive service entry recommendations allowing them to enlist in the grade of E-3. Service academy nominations can be given by the senior Army instructor to West Point, the Air Force Academy, and the Naval Academy (Annapolis). Summer camp: Selected LET-2, LET-3 and LET-4 cadets may attend the one week summer leadership camp held in mid-July prior to the new school year. Training includes survival swimming, rappelling, physical fitness training, rope bridge building, skills competition, leadership classes, land navigation, and helicopter orientation flights.

Practical Arts/11OTC Course Descriptions

Vocational/Technical CollegesLeavenworthUSD#453hasapartnershipwithKansasCityKansasCommunityCollegeatthePioneerCareerCenterinLeavenworthandattheTechnicalEducationCenter(TEC)inKansasCity,aswellaswithHighlandCommunityCollegeTechnicalCenterinAtchison.Bothtechnicalcollegesofferavarietyofprogramsavailabletostudentswhohavesuccessfullycompletedtheircourse¬workatLHSandareingoodstandingforgraduation.EnrollmentforeitherschoolgenerallytakesplaceinMarchwithlimitedspaces.Studentsinterestedinattendingmustbeofjuniororseniorstandingandmustcompleteanentranceexamandachieveaspecificscoreinordertoenrollinitsprograms.Seeyourguidancecounselorformoreinformationontheprogramsavailableateachinstitution.

CourseNo:TE231&TE331LengthofCourse:Year(3periods)GradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:TE131, ConsentofInstructor -AND-Uptodateoncredits towardgraduationFeeRequired

Automotive Technology I & IIAutoMechanicsisaoneortwoyearprogramdevotedtodevelopingskillsinthemaintenanceandrepairofautomobilesandlighttrucks.Instructionincludes:safety,operationofhandandpowertools,diagnosingandrepairofproblems(majoroverhaul,brakes,tune-up,electrical,9ont-endalignment,etc.).Combinedclassroomandshopactivitiesaresetuptodevelopallphasesandawarenessoftheautomotiverepairbusinessasitappliestotoday’sservicetechnician.Theclassmeetsforthreehoursperdayandstudentsmustcomplywithstatevocationalrulesandregulations.

CourseNo:TE131LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:10Prerequisites:ConsentofInstructor

Intro to Automotive TechnologyThiscourseisforstudentsinterestedintheautomobileabusiness,technical,and/orconsumerperspective.Abroadrangeofsubjectswillbecoveredinthisclasstoincludeautomotivecareerexploration,consumerinformation,minormaintenanceandsafetyinspection,andanintroductiontotechnicalsystems.


Subject Science (3 credits of Science required for graduation of which must be 1 credit of Biology, 1 credit of Physical Science, 1 credit of other Sciences; 3 years recommended for college)

CourseNo:SC303LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:NoneFeeRequired

Environmental ScienceIntegratedScienceinitiatesthestateofKansasphysical/earthsciencecontent.IntegratedSciencecombinesmorethanonebranchofscienceintoacohesivestudy.Generalscientificconceptsareexplored.Areasofemphasisareearthscience,chemistryandenergy.(Satisfiesthephysicalsciencerequirement.)


BiologyBiologyIisacoursethatwillchallengestudentstoexplorehowtosolveproblemsusingthescientificmethod.ThestateofKansaslifesciencecontentwillbeaddressed.Thestudentwillstudyallbiologicalprocessesandhowtheyrelatetotheenvironment.Workingwithlaboratoryprocedures,andcollectingandanalyzingdatawillbeemphasized.Relationshipsbetweenthesciencesofchemistry,physics,andbiologywillbeestablished.

Science Course Descriptions

CourseNo:SC106LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:NoneFeeRequired

Integrated Science: Natural DisastersThiscoursewillexplorethescienceandhistoryofNaturalDisastersandtheirimpactonhumankind.Studentswilllearnthescientificconceptsunderlyingthecauseandthegeneraleffectsofeachdisaster,aswellaslocationsintheU.S.andaroundtheworldwhereeachtypeofdisasterismostlikelytostrike.Thenaturaldisasterstheclasswillcoverareearthquakes,volcanoes,landslides,avalanches,floods,wildfires,blizzards,icestorms,hurricanes,tsunamis,andtornadoes.


Honors BiologyHonorsBiologywillcoverthesamesubjectmatterasBiologyaswellasadditionaltopics,andincludemoredetails.Emphasisisgiventothedevelopmentofscientificskills,includingdevelopingandusingmodels,obtaining,evaluating,andcommunicatinginformation,andconstructingexplanationsanddesigningsolutions.Thiscourseisforthosestudentswhopossesseitherahighinterestorabilityinscienceandhavetaken/aretakinggeometryorhaveinstructorapproval.Itisrecommendedthatstudentstakethiscourseduringtheirfreshmanyearsinceitistheprerequisitecourseforallupper-levelsciencecourses.


Integrated Science: AstronomyThissemestercoursewillprovidestudentsanopportunitytostudytheuniverse,aswellastheconditions,properties,andmo-tionsofbodiesinspace.Thecontentincludes,butisnotlimitedto,historicalastronomy,astronomicalinstruments,thecelestialsphere,thesolarsystem,theearthasasysteminspace,theearth/moonsystem,thesunasastar,andstars


Integrated Science: ChemistryThisintroductorysemestercourseisdesignedtoallowstudentstoexplorethebasicconceptsofchemistry.Itoffersthesubjectmatterofatraditionalchemistrycoursewithaqualitativeapproachtoproblem-solving.Generalareasofstudywillincludepropertiesofmatter,theatom,theperiodictableofelements,chemicalreactions,andacidandbases.


Integrated Science: PhysicsThisintroductorysemestercourseisdesignedtoallowstudentstoexplorethebasicconceptsofchemistry.Itoffersthesubjectmatterofatraditionalchemistrycoursewithaqualitativeapproachtoproblem-solving.Generalareasofstudywillincludepropertiesofmatter,theatom,theperiodictableofelements,chemicalreactions,andacidandbases.


CourseNo:SC411LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:Successfulcompletionof SC321Requirement:Currentlyenrolledin MA425orMA435 -OR- ConsentofInstructorFeeRequired

Physics

ThisisaoneyearcourseinPhysics.Studentswhosuccessfullycompletethiscoursewillhaveenhancedproblem-solvingskillstypicalofthoseneededtobeginacollegefreshmanlevelPhysicscourse.Studentswillalsohaveanunderstandingoftheap-plicationoftrigonometrytophysicsandwillincreasetheirfacilityatresearchandreporting.

CourseNo:SC401LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:BaverageinSC201& SC321, -OR-ConsentofInstructorFeeRequired

Comparative Anatomy & MorphologyThisisacollegepreparatorycoursedesignedtogivethestudentagreaterunderstandingofanatomy,physiology,anddissectionskillsastheyrelatetothefieldoflifescience.Thiscourseconsistsofthestudyofthebiologicalconceptsofthecat,chicken,pig,andhumananatomyandmorphologicaldevelopment.Thestudentisrequiredtodohands-ondissections.

Science Course Descriptions

CourseNo:SC522LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:12Prerequisites:SC411Requirement:Currentlyenrolledin MA505 -OR-ConsentofInstructorFeeRequired

AP Physics 2ThisisaoneyearcoursebeyondregularPhysics.Studentswhosuccessfullycompletethiscoursewillhaveenhancedprob-lem-solvingskillstypicalofthoseusedinacollegefreshmanlevelPhysicscourses.Studentswillalsohaveanunderstandingoftheapplicationofcalculustophysicsandwillincreasetheirfacilityatresearchandreporting.

Students may earn college credit through KCKCC if they meet the admission requirements. Students may enroll for college credit in the spring. Fees will be paid to the college for five hours of credit in General Physics I.

CourseNo:SC511LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:BaverageinSC201, SC321&MA345FeeRequired

AP ChemistryThisisaoneyearcoursebeyondregularchemistry.Studentswhosuccessfullycompletethecoursewillhavecoveredtopicstypicalofthosecoveredinacollegelevelfreshmanchemistrycourse.Considerableoutofclasspreparationisrequired.Labsareusedtoenhancethestudent'sunderstandingofthecontentofthecourse.ThenationalAPCentralwebsitestronglysuggeststhattobesuccessful,studentsshouldstudyaminimumoffivehoursoutsideofclassperweek.Course Outcomes: Studentscompletingthiscoursewillgainknowledge/applicationwith:1)Oxidation-reductionreactions 2)Atomictheory 3)Chemicalbonding 4)Gases5)Solutions 6)Reactionrates 7)Chemicalequilibrium 8)Acidsandbases

CourseNo:SC501LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:BaverageinSC201 &SC321 -OR-ConsentofInstructor FeeRequired

AP BiologyThiscourseisdesignedasacollegepreparatorycourse.Itisalsodesignedforableandmotivatedstudentswhowouldliketopursuecollegelevelbiologicalstudieswhilestillatthehighschoollevel.Thiscoursewillconsistofstudyinfourgeneralareas:moleculesandcells,geneticsandevolution,organismsandpopulation,anatomyandphysiology.Dissections,biochemicalinvestigations,andmicroscopeuseareamajorpartofinstruction.Thetextbookusedwillbeacollegeleveltext.Thestudentwillberequiredtodoindependentreadingsoutsidethetextassignment.Useofthescientificmethodofproblemsolvingwillbeemphasized.

CourseNo:SC321LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:SC201&MA125 withaCorbetterRequirement:Currentlyenrolledin MA235,MA240orhigher-levelmathFeeRequired

Chemistry

Thisisaoneyearcourseinchemistry.Studentswhosuccessfullycompletethiscoursewillhaveanadequatebackgroundtoenrollinacollegelevelchemistrycourse.Labsareusedtoenhancethestudent'sunderstandingofthecontentofthecourse.(Satisfies the physical science requirement.) Course Outcomes: Studentscompletingthiscoursewillgainknowledge/applicationwith:1)Chemicalformulas 2)Atomicstructure 3)Periodicaltable 4)Chemicalbonding5)Molecularshapes 6)Chemicalreactions 7)Stoichiometry 8)Energyandchemicalreactions

CourseNo:SC405LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:SC201&SC108orSC321FeeRequired

Forensic ScienceForensicSciencefocusesontheskillsandconceptsbehindphysicalaspectsofcrimesceneinvestigationandforensicscience.Whetherstudentsdesiretobeacrimesceneinvestigator,forensicpathologist,orsomeothermedicalscientist,thiscoursewillhelpthemhonetheirinvestigativeskillsandreviewawiderangeofscienceconcepts.Studentswillreviewphysics,chemistry,anatomy,biology,environmentalscienceandcomputerscienceintheprocessoflearningaboutforensicscience.


Social Studies Course Descriptions

CourseNo:SS205LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:None

World HistoryTheWorldHistorycoursecoverssignificantglobaldevelopmentspre-historicculturestothetwentiethcenturynations.Placedwithingeographiccontext,studentswillanalyzeculturesthroughthestudyoftheireconomic,political,social,religious,andtech-nologicalachievements.Studentswillbeexpectedtoworkindependentlyandinsmallgroupsettings;conductresearch;giveoralpresentations;completewrittenassignments;anddeveloptheircriticalthinkingskills.(SatisfiesSocialStudieselective)

Subject Social Studies (3 credits required for graduation of which must be 1 credit of World History, AP European History, or AP World History, 1 credit of US History or AP US History, .5 credit of US Government, US Law, or AP US Government, and .5 credit of either Economics, Psychology, AP Psychology, or Sociology)

CourseNo:SS305LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11Prerequisites:None

United States HistoryThiscourseengagesstudentsintheactivestudyofpolitical,economic,andsocialforcesbehindthedevelopmentoftheUnitedStates.TwentiethcenturyAmericanhistorywillbeamajoremphasisofthecourse.Avarietyofinstructionalmethodswillbeemployedsuchaslectures,discussions,smallgroupwork,simulationsandresearchprojects.

CourseNo:SS405LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:12Prerequisites:None

United States GovernmentThiscourseusesthestudyofAmericangovernmenttodevelopcriticalthinkingandresponsiblecitizenship.ItbeginswithastrongfocusontheU.S.ConstitutionandcontinueswithanexaminationoftheCongressional,theExecutive,andtheJudicialBranchesofthefederalgovernment.Thiscourseincludesindividualandgroupwork.


EconomicsEconomicsisthestudyofhowscarceresourcesareusedtosatisfythewantsofindividualsandsocieties.Thecoursewillprovideanin-depthlookatthecapitalisteconomyoftheU.S.andthegrowingchallengeofcompetinginanincreasinglycompetitiveglobaleconomy.Economicconceptswillbestudiedinthecontextofreal-worldsituations.Studentswillbeencouragedtopracticeeconomicanalysisandtoapplynewlylearnedconcepts.Currenteconomicissueswillbeexaminedwiththegoalofincreasingstudents’economicliteracy.This course is conducted entirely online.

CourseNo:SS415LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:12Prerequisites:None(Note:Thiscourseisnotrecommendedforstudentswithbelowaverageread-ingorstudyskills.)

United States LawThiscourseusesthestudyoflawtodevelopcriticalthinkingandresponsiblecitizenshipwithasignificantamountofindependentreadingandstudy.Additionally,thecourserequiresindividualandgroupwork,outofclassresearch,analysisandoralpresen-tations.ThecourseopenswithastrongfocusontheU.S.Constitutionandcontinueswithanexaminationofthelawmakingprocess/enforcement/adjudicationprocessthroughtheCongressional,theExecutive,andtheJudicialBranchesofthefederalgovernment.Thebalanceofthecourseinvolvesacloserlookatcriminallaw,civillaw,andcourtprocedures.Severalmocktrialsarehighlightsofthecourse.


Sociology

Sociologyisthescientificstudyofhumaninteractioningroups-howpeoplerelatetooneanotherandinfluenceeachothersbehavior.Thegoalistounderstandsocialsituationsandlookforrepeatingpatternsinsociety.Studentswillbechallengedtodevelopasociologicalperspectivesothattheymightseetheworldasitreallyisandnotliketheyassumeittobe.Topicscoveredwillbethemajorsocialinstitutions(family,education,economy,government,religion)aswellasimportantconceptsincludingsocialization,culture,adolescence,deviance,andsocialchange.Importantsocialproblemssuchasdiscrimination,poverty,andcrimewillbestudied.

CourseNo:SS310LengthofCourse:SemesterGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:None

Contemporary World Issues

Studentswillstudycontemporaryglobalproblemsandissuesinordertocreateabaseofeducatedyoungcitizenswhowillbeliter-ateandcapableofsolvingtheseproblemsasthenextgenerationofleaders.Theoverallaimofthiscourseistointroducestudentstotheevents,trends,andproblemsfacingcitizensandleadersinanincreasinglyinterdependentworld.Thisthematicstudywillgivestudentsalenswithwhichtheycanglimpseintothefuture,intotheworldwewillinhabitinthecomingdecades.


Social Studies Course Descriptions

CourseNo:SS505LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:None

AP European History

Thiscoursestudiesthesignificantsocial,economic,andpoliticalmovementsandeventsinEuropeduringtheperiod1200-2090.Studentswillstudythedynamicsofcontinuityandchange,thelinksbetweenthepastandthepresent,theimportanceofhistoricalliteracy,andtheuseofhistoryasaformofcriticalthinking.


Psychology

Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducestudentstothescientificstudyofbehaviorandthinking.Emphasiswillbeplacedonthoseareasofdailylivingwhereweknowingly,andunknowingly,useandareaffectedbytheprinciplesofpsychology.Thecoursewillcoverbasiclearningtheoriesandmethodsofbehaviormodification;howwearephysicallyequippedtoperceiveourenviron-ment;thewayspeopleadjusttotheirsociety;andstudyofthedefinitions,identification,andtreatmentofvarioustypesofmentalillness.Studentswillbegivenopportunitiestoresearchtopicsvariousareasofpsychology.

CourseNo:SS515LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:None

AP World History

Thiscoursestudiestheevolutionofglobalprocessesandcontactsininteractionwithdifferenttypesofhumansocieties.Thecoursehighlightsthenatureofchangesininternational9ameworks,theircausesandconsequences,aswellascomparisonsamongmajorsocieties.Thiscoursefocusesprimarilyonthepast2000yearsoftheglobalexperience,thecoursebuildsonanunderstandingofcultural,institutional,andtechnologicalprecedentsthat,alongwithgeography,setthestageforcontinueddevelopment.Extensivereadingandwritingarerequired.Students may earn college credit hours through KCKCC if they meet the admission requirements. Fees will be paid to the college each semester for three hours of credit in World Civilization I and World Civilization II.

CourseNo:ESL13LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:International/Exchange StudentsOnly

American Language & Culture

AmericanLanguageandCultureisacontent-basedESLclassdesignedtoacquaintthestudentwithallareasofthemainstreamcultureoftheUnitedStatestoincludehistory,government,business,religion,geography,socialfactors,immigrationandcitizen-ship.ThestudentswillalsodeveloptheirEnglishlanguagecapabilitiesbyparticipationsinclassactivitiesandexperiencesthatinvolveallfourlanguageskills-listening,speaking,readingandwriting.Emphasisisgiventothedevelopmentofgoodnote-takingandwritingskillsandreadingstrategies.Thiscoursecountsasanelectivesocialstudiescredit.

CourseNo:SS525LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:11,12Prerequisites:None

AP United States History

ThiscourseprovidesacomprehensivesurveyofUSHistorycolonialtimesthrough2090.Emphasisisplacedonthesocial,politi-cal,economicandculturalissuesthat9amedthedevelopmentofcontemporaryAmerica.Extensivereading(20pagesperclassmeeting)andwritingarerequired.Developmentofhistoricalanalysisandsourceevaluationisemphasizedduringthesecondsemester.Thisclassincludesamixtureofvideo,lecture,reading,andaudiomaterial.Students may earn college credit through KCKCC if they meet the admission requirements. Fees will be paid to the college for three semester hours of credit in United States to 1877 in the fall and three semester hours of credit in United States since 1877 in the spring.


AP United States Government & PoliticsThiscourseexploresthepoliticaltheoryandeverydaypracticethatdirectthedailyoperationofourgovernmentandshapeourpublicpolicies.TheexpresspurposeofthiscourseistopreparestudentstotaketheAPExamforUSGovernmentandPolitics.Thecourseisforallintentsandpurposestaughtonacollegelevelanditrequiresasubstantialamountofreadingandpreparationforeveryclass.Theobjectivesofthiscoursegobeyondabasicanalysisofhowourgovernment“works.”StudentswilldevelopacriticalunderstandingofthestrengthsandweaknessesoftheAmericanpoliticalsystem,aswellastheirrightsandresponsibilitiesascitizens.Summerreadingisrequired.


AP PsychologyFollowingtheCollegeBoard’ssuggestedcurriculumdesignedtoparallelacollege-levelpsychologycourse,APPsychologycoursesintroducestudentstothesystematicandscientificstudyofthebehaviorandmentalprocessesofhumanbeingsandotherani-mals,exposestudentstoeachmajorsubfieldwithinpsychology,andenablestudentstoexaminethemethodsthatpsychologistsuseintheirscienceandpractice.


World Language Course Descriptions

CourseNo:WL101LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:CorbetterinEnglishFeeRequired

French I

FrenchIintroducesthebasicelementsofgrammarbyinvolvingthestudentinreading,writing,listening,andspeakingactivitiesinaculturalcontext.Testsandquizzesarewritten,oral,andrecordedinformat.InstructionisbothinFrenchandEnglish.Successinthecourserequiresout-of-classstudyandhomework.Studentsarerequiredtopayafeeforworkbooksandsupplementarymaterialsasneeded.

Subject World Language (2 years of the same language recommended for college)


Spanish I

SpanishIintroducesthebasicelementsofgrammarbyinvolvingthestudentinreading,writing,listening,andspeakingactivitiesinaculturalcontext.Testsandquizzesarewritten,oral,andtapedinformat.InstructionisbothinSpanishandEnglish.Successinthecourserequiresout-ofclassstudyandhomework.Studentsarerequiredtopayafeeforworkbooksandsupplementarymaterialsasneeded.

CourseNo:WL201LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:10,11,12Prerequisites:CorbetterinWL101FeeRequired

French II

FrenchIIcontinuesandexpandsthefourbasicskillsofreading,writing,listening,andspeakingintroducedinFrenchI.EmphasisisplacedontheexpansionofvocabularyandtheaccurateuseofstructuralelementsofFrenchinspokenandwrittenforms.Concentrationandapplicationaregiventoverbtenses(present,preterite/imperfect,future,andconditional),idiomaticexpres-sions,andpronouns.Oralpresentationsandculturalactivitiesareapartofclassroomactivities.FrenchandEnglisharespokeninclass.Successinthecourserequiresout-of-classstudyandhomework.Studentsarerequiredtopayafeeforworkbooksandsupplementarymaterialsasneeded.

CourseNo:WL211LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:9,10,11,12Prerequisites:CorbetterinWL111FeeRequired

Spanish II

SpanishIIcontinuesandexpandsthefourbasicskillsofreading,writing,listening,andspeakingintroducedinSpanishI.EmphasisisplacedontheexpansionofvocabularyandtheaccurateuseofstructuralelementsofSpanishinspokenandwrittenforms.Concentrationandapplicationaregiventoverbtenses(present,preterite/imperfect,future,andconditional),idiomaticexpres-sions,andpronouns.Oralpresentationsandculturalactivitiesareapartofclassroomactivities.SpanishandEnglisharespokeninclass.Successinthecourserequiresout-ofclassstudyandhomework.Studentsarerequiredtopayafeeforworkbooksandsupplementarymaterials.


German I

GermanIintroducesthebasicelementsofgrammarbyinvolvingthestudentinreading,writing,listening,andspeakingactivitiesinaculturalcontext.Testsandquizzesarewritten,oral,andrecordedinformat.InstructionisbothinGermanandEnglish.Successinthecourserequiresout-ofclassstudyandhomework.Studentsarerequiredtopayafeeforworkbooksandsupplementarymaterials.German-Englishdictionaryisrequired.


German II

GermanIIcontinuesandexpandsthefourbasicskillsintroducedinGermanI.EmphasisisplacedontheexpansionofvocabularyandtheaccurateuseofstructuralelementsofGermaninspokenandwrittenforms.Concentrationandapplicationaregiventoverbtenses(present,preterite/imperfect,future,andconditional),idiomaticexpressions,andpronouns.Originalskits,culturalactivities,andoralpresentationsarepartofclassroomactivities.GermanandEnglisharespokeninclass.Successinthecourserequiresout-of-classstudyandhomework.Studentsarerequiredtopayafeeforworkbooksandsupplementarymaterials.AGerman-Englishdictionaryisrequired.



French III

FrenchIIIprovidesabasicreviewofthegrammarelementsstudiedinFrenchII.Emphasisisplacedonspeakingandwritingskills.Theclassincludeswritingactivities,culturalandhistoricalprojectsandskitsandoralandwrittensummaries.Thestudentisexpectedtoparticipateindailyclassdiscussions.FrenchandEnglisharespokeninclass.Successintheclassrequiresout-of-classstudyandhomework.AFrench-Englishdictionaryisrequired.Studentsarealsorequiredtopayafeeforworkbooksandsupplementarymaterials.

World Language Course Descriptions


Spanish III

SpanishIIIprovidesabasicreviewofthegrammarelementsstudiedinSpanishII.Emphasisisplacedonspeakingandwritingskills.Theclassincludeswritingactivities,culturalandhistoricalprojectsandskits,andoralandwrittensummaries.Thestudentisexpectedtoparticipateindailyclassdiscussions.SpanishandEnglisharespokeninclass.Successinthecourserequiresout-ofclassstudyandhomework.ASpanish-Englishdictionaryisrequired.Studentsarealsorequiredtopayafeeforworkbooksandsupplementarymaterials.

CourseNo:WL401LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:12Prerequisites:CorbetterinWL301FeeRequired

French IV

FrenchIVreviewsandcontinuesthestudyofgrammar,providinganindividualizedapproachtoproblemsinreading,writing,comprehension,andspeaking.Thestudentwillbeintroducedtovariousliteraryformswithinhistoricalandculturalperspectives.Thecostofaworkbookandreadingmaterialswillbethestudent'sresponsibility,astheyareneeded.Aminimumnumberofstudentsisrequiredforcourseoffering.

Revised2/7/20


German III

GermanIIIreviewsgrammarelementsstudiedinGermanIIwhilecontinuingtointroducenewgrammarconceptswithemphasisonreading,writing,listening,andspeakingactivitiesinaculturalandhistoricalcontext.GermanandEnglisharespokeninclass.Studentswillhavetodoaproject.StudentsneedanEnglish-Germandictionary.AnationalGermantestmaybetakentowardtheendofthefirstsemester.

CourseNo:WL611LengthofCourse:YearGradeLevel:12Prerequisites:CorbetterinWL311FeeRequired

AP Spanish Language & Culture*Specialnote:Thiscourserequiresextrastudytime.Pleaseconsiderwhetherornotyouarewillingtoworkdiligentlyforthischallengingcourse.TheAPSpanishLanguageandCulturecoursecanbecomparedwithahighintermediateoradvancedlowlevelcollegeSpanishlanguagecourse.UsingSpanishfordailycommunication,thiscoursehelpstodeveloplanguageinthethreemodesofcommunication(Interpretive,Interpersonal,andPresentational.)Studentswillstrengthenculturalunderstandingthroughexplorationofthesixmajorthemes.Grammarandvocabularyareemphasizedandexpandedthroughreading,writing,listening,andspeakinginSpanish.ThiscourseisdesignedtopreparestudentsfortheAPSpanishLanguageandCultureExam.


Career & Technical Education Pathways

Career & Technical Education Pathways

Pathways provide students with specific career-related skills and put those skills into practice through hands-on activities.

1-Introductory Level 2-Technical Level 3-Application Level

*Business – Marketing 1-Business Essentials (S) – 9th 1-Personal Finance (S) – 9th

2-Marketing I (Y) – 10th

2-Accounting (Y) – 10th 2-Computer Graphics (Y) – 10th 2-Web Page Design (Y) – 10th 2-Business Management (S) – 11th 2-Entrepreneurship (S) – 11th 3-Marketing II (Y) – 11th Information Technology – Web & Digital Communication 1-Computer Applications (Y) – 9th 2-Computer Graphics (Y) – 10th 2-Web Page Design (Y) – 10th 3-Game Design & Authoring for the Web (Y) – 11th 3-Web & Digital Communications Project Mgmt (Y) – 11th *Hospitality and Tourism - Restaurant & Event Management 1-Intro to Family & Consumer Sciences (S or Y) – 9th 2-Culinary Essentials (S) – 10th 2-Culinary Arts 1 (Y) – 11th 3-Career Internship (S) – 12th *Human Services - Early Childhood Development & Services 1-Intro to Family & Consumer Sciences (S or Y) – 9th 2-Human Growth & Development (S) – 10th

2-Family Relations (S) – 10th 2-Foundations of Early Childhood Dvlpment (Y) – 11th 3-Career Internship (S) – 11th

Automotive Technology 1-Intro to Automotive Technology (S) - 10th 2-Automotive Technology I (Y) - 11th 3-Automotive Technology II (Y) - 12th *Pathways that require sequencing of class

Manufacturing – Manufacturing 1-Introduction to Industrial Technology (S) – 9th 2-Drafting/CAD (Y) – 10th 3-Drafting/CAD Techniques & Design (Y) – 11th 3-Research & Design for Manufacturing (Y) – 11th Architecture – Construction & Design 1-Introduction to Industrial Technology (S) – 9th 2-Drafting/CAD (Y) – 10th 2-Architectural Design (Y) – 11th

3-Research & Design for Architecture (Y) –12th Arts, A/V & Communication – AV Communications 1-Business Essentials (S) – 9th 1-Personal Finance (S) – 9th 1-Computer Applications (Y) – 9th 2-21st Century Journalism (S) – 9th 2-Photo Imaging/Photo Journalism (S) – 9th 2-Marketing I (Y) – 10th

2-Audio/Video Production/Video I (S) – 10th 3-Digital Media Design & Production/Yearbook (Y) – 10th

3-Advanced Video Broadcast (Y) – 11th

Education & Training - Teaching Training 1-Intro to Family & Consumer Sciences (S or Y) - 9th 2-Human Growth and Development (S) - 10th 2-Teaching as a Career (Y) - 10th 2-Family Relations (S) - 10th 3-Teaching Internship (Y) - 11th *Human Service - Fashion, Apparel, Interior Design 1-Intro to Family & Consumer Sciences (S or Y) - 9th 2-Essentials of Fashion & Interior Design (S) - 10th 2-Fashion Trends (S) - 10th 2-Apparel Production I (S) - 10th 3-Career Internship (S) - 11th

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