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Greer Middle College Charter High SchoolCurriculum NightThursday, February 23 6:00pm and 7:30pm

Graduation Requirements DistrictCharterEnglish44Math44Science33Social Studies33PE11Computer11CATE/Foreign Language12* foreign languageElectives76* including Senior ProjectTotal2424High School RequirementsGraduation Requirement ChartCourse8th*/9th grade10th grade11th grade12th gradeEnglish - 4 unitsMath - 4 unitsScience- 3 UnitsSocial Studies-1 (WG or WH)**Government 1/2Economics 1/2U.S. History-1PE- 1Computer Science-1Foreign Language-2***Senior Project -1***Electives - 5***TOTAL 24 total units*courses taken for high school credit**If you have taken both World Geography and World History or Global Studies I and Global Studies II, one will count in the "Social Studies" and the other will count as an elective. *** Different at Charter SchoolsCollege Course Trade OptionsHIS 201 AND HIS 202 for US HistoryPSC 201 for governmentENG 101 AND ENG 102 for English 4All other college courses will count in the elective categoryEnglish DepartmentEnglish 4ENG 101 &102English 1English 2English 3English IIStudents continue to master the elements learned in English I.Concentrate on basic forms of writing: narration, description, exposition, and persuasion.Introduced to the five paragraph essay.Read short stories, poetry, drama, and novels from classic literature.

English IIIThis course combines a study of composition elements with a survey of American literature. Writing focuses on expository and literary essays. The students read major British authors, investigates literary analysis, and studies recurring themes.

English IVThis course is a survey of classic British literature. The students will combine a study of composition elements while learning the principles of unity, coherence, and rhetorical effectiveness. Research and literary criticism are taught and practiced throughout the course.

ElectivesContemporary Literature- a ramped up book club! We read exciting, contemporary young adult novels, and discover the joy of a good story.Creative Writing- Students experiment with their own writing through the forms of drama, poetry, stories, and nonfiction. Film Criticism- Students will become active, critical viewers of various film genres by discussing and critiquing acting, directing, and production techniques. Math CoursesAlgebra 3Pre-CalculusProb. and StatAlgebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2Algebra 1The content of the Algebra 1 course encompasses:the real number systemoperations involving exponents, matrices, and algebraic expressionsrelations and functionswriting and solving linear equationsgraphs and characteristics of linear equationsquadratic relationships and functions.

GeometryThe content of the Geometry course encompasses:properties of basic geometric figuresproperties of trianglesproperties of quadrilaterals and other polygonsproperties of circles, lines, and special segments intersecting circlestransformationscoordinate geometrysurface area and volume of three-dimensional objectsproofs

Algebra 2The content of the Algebra 2 course encompasses:functions systems of equationssystems of linear inequalitiesquadratic equationscomplex numbersalgebraic expressionsnonlinear relationships including exponential, logarithmic, radical, polynomial, and rationalconic sections

Algebra 3The content of the Algebra 3 course encompasses:characteristics and behaviors of functionsoperations on functionsbehaviors of polynomial functions and rational functionsbehaviors of exponential and logarithmic functions

Pre-CalculusThe content of the Pre-Calculus course encompasses:characteristics and behaviors of functionsoperations on functionsbehaviors of polynomial functions and rational functionsbehaviors of exponential and logarithmic functionsbehaviors of trigonometric functionsbehaviors of conic sections.

Probability and StatisticsThe content of the Probability and Statistics course encompasses:design of a statistical studycollection, organization, display, and interpretation of databasic statistical methods of analyzing databasic concepts of probability

Marine ScienceAnatomyPhysical ScienceBiology & Bio HChemistry& Chem HPhysicsPhysical ScienceContent:Physics including motion, forces, energy, machines, waves, light, and electricityChemistry - including atoms, compounds, reactions, solutions, acids and bases

Biology ICourse Content:Chemistry of LifeCellular Biology GeneticsEcology EvolutionEOC End Of Course exam Standardized State TestCounts as 20% of overall grade

Honors Biology ISame content categories as Biology I Honors students also take the Biology EOCHonors students receive an additional 0.5 gpa points to whatever grade they receive For example: 93 = 4.0 gpa in a normal course93 = 4.5 gpa in an honors courseHonors Biology is designed to be a challenging course that will go beyond just the standards. The pace will be more advanced which will allow time for more projects and deeper learning.Students must fill out an application and be recommended into this program

Chemistry ICourse ContentStructure of MatterReactions of MatterPhases of MatterSolutionsPrerequisite: Biology I

Honors Chemistry ICourse ContentStructure of MatterReactions of MatterPhases of MatterSolutionsHonors students receive an additional 0.5 gpa points to whatever grade they receive Honors Chemistry is designed to be a challenging course that will go beyond just the standards. The pace will be more advanced which will allow time for more projects and deeper learning.Prerequisite: Biology I and recommendation from current teacher

Extra Core Science Courses:Students that need a 3rd lab science for college need to take either a college level science course or one of the following extra core science classes:Marine Biology study of the ocean and the life within itAnatomy and Physiology a study of the human body and how it functionsPhysics the study of matter and its motion through spacetimePrerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry ISocial StudiesGlobal Studies 1Global Studies 2U.S. HistoryGovernment & EconomicsGlobal Studies IIRenaissance & ReformationAge of ExplorationAbsolute Monarchs in EuropeEnlightenment & RevolutionIndustrial RevolutionGrowth of Democracy in EuropeRise of the British EmpireWWI & WWII

25US HistoryEstablishment of the British coloniesCreation of the United States as a new nationWestward expansionCivil War & ReconstructionIndustrialization & urbanizationDeveloping role in world affairs

US HistoryRequired for graduation

EOC = 1/5 of the final grade

GovernmentOverview of the ConstitutionHow it was createdHow it shapes our governmentHow it has been interpretedHow it shapes our lives

Appreciation for the role of the individual in our American Government

EconomicsSurvey of MicroeconomicsSupply & DemandRole of government in the economyComparing Economic SystemsThe Stock MarketPersonal Finance

GovernmentBOTH are required for graduation!!EconomicsAmerican WarsCivil WarWWIWWIIKorean WarVietnamCold War

WWIIIn-depth study of the causes & course of WWIIDesigned primarily to prepare students for the US History EOC.

Open to ALL students

Foreign LanguageSpanish 3SPA 101 &102Spanish 1Spanish 2Other ElectivesAccounting I Accounting IIA MUST HAVE for students planning to major in businessStudents will develop an understanding ofSteps of the Accounting CycleAccounting concepts, principles, and practices*Prerequisite Accounting I and teacher approvalStudent develops competence in Using subsidiary ledgersPreparing financial statementsPerforming end-of period procedures

AdvertisingMarketingStudents will develop advertising using budgets, appropriate media selection and design.Course requires individual and group projects.Marketing introduces students to marketing concepts and functions of selling, promotion and distribution. Course requires individual and group projects.

Personal FinanceA financial fitness class where you dont have to dress out!BudgetingMaintaining Checking and Savings AccountsAnalyzing tax returnsUnderstanding creditReal EstateInvestment opportunities

Service LearningTHE KEY TO SERVICE LEARNING IS LEARNING TO GIVE TO OTHERS.Service Learning students leave campus during the school day and volunteer in the community.Students must provide own transportation.

In addition , students are also required to participate in at least 3 community service projects as a class each semester.Service Learning activities are separate from all GMC volunteer requirements.

JournalismFilm/VideoInsider prospective of mediaJournalistic method:Gathering infoJournalistic writingEthics in reporting

**Students must submit a sample academic essay.Students learn the process of creating a film from scratch reel.Curriculum will include:FilmmakingProducingScreenwritingDirectingProduction designPicture/sound editing**Student must submit story or video.

Leisure SportsLeisure sports encompass a wide range of individual, dual, & team sportsEach sport varies in difficulty as well as physical requirementsDesigned for entertainment, fellowship, pleasure, and physical fitness

Examples of Leisure SportsTable TennisHorseshoesBilliardsDartsBowlingDisc Golf

Ultimate FrisbeeGolfBocce BallHikingBadmintonChuck-OWith these skills each student will able to find activities in which they enjoy participating, thus enabling them to lead an active lifestyle.

Quality high school course that introduce students to the field of education.The curriculum introduces students to the science of learning, the role of the learner, professional expectations and responsibilities of the teacher as well as presenting the global perspective of educational systems past, present and future.The class includes a field experience in a local elementary or middle school, where cadets also spend time in educational settings beyond their high school setting to experience the realities of classrooms at all instructional levels.The course is for a 3hr college credit at Limestone College.Requirements:3.0 GPAJunior or Senior for 2012ApplicationTwo teacher Recommendations

See Miss O in B15 to ApplyLeadershipAwesome!Coveys 7 Habits of Highly Effective People , Blanchards Leadership by Values, curriculum used by Broyhill Leadership Conferences.Designed to bring out leadership qualities in all of usGoal Setting, Team Building, Group Dynamics, Personality styles

OPENS10th grade students who are NOT taking college classes are allowed 1 open period. If you select OPEN, please indicate AM or PM. Student must have transportation to arrive late or leave early. 11th and 12th grade students are allowed to select one or two OPEN periods. Please mark your preference 1 or 2 on the registration card.What is Senior Project?Year-Long Activity

Personalized Learning Experience

Investigation of a Specialized Area of Interest with Assistance of Mentor and Faculty CoachStay TunedSenior Project Parent-Student Meeting in MAY

Questions: Email Crystal Earle at cearle@greermiddlecollege.org

College Classes

Students will complete course registration cards as if they are NOT taking college classes. I will combine college registration forms with the high school forms. **High school electives and Plan B college courses are essential for scheduling. College Classes

If your student will take college classes for the 1st time in 2012-2013, you will need to attend a meeting Thursday, March 22 8:00am or 4:00pmYou will receive an invitation if your child is eligible based on COMPASS scores.College Classes

If your child is already taking college classes and has questions about college registration, please contact Kelley Smith ksmith@greermiddlecollege.orgDEADLINE:Registration Cards due in Blazer Block March 2.

Now What?Review your notes from the meetingConsult the Curriculum Guide on the front page of the schools websiteTalk with your child about choices. Registration cards will be distributed in Blazer Block tomorrow. (Replacement cards $1.00)Contact the specific teacher listed with questions about classes

***RememberYour childs core subject area teacher will recommend core classes.

Your child will complete his Registration Card as if he is NOT taking ANY college classes. Once the college registration is complete, I will adjust his high school registration card.