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Russell County High School

Course Handbook

School Year 2015-16

GOLD SEAL DIPLOMA—30 Total Credits with a 3.0 GPA 4 English (I, II, III, IV)* 4 Math (Algebra 1*, Geometry*, Algebra II*, Pre-Calculus or Pre-College Math or AP Statistics)

4 Science (Earth/Space*, Biology*, Chemistry*/Physics*, 4th science) 3 Social Studies (SSI, World History, U.S. History)* 1 Health/Physical Education* 1 Arts & Humanities (Visual & Performing Arts or 2nd class in a specialized art area**) 2 World Languages* (Must be in the same language) 4 Credits from a chosen Career Major (if NOT college ready) 7 Electives (at least one course that develops computer literacy) *denotes courses that satisfy the state pre-college curriculum

CAREER/TECHNICAL DIPLOMA—28 Total Credits 4 English (I, II, III, IV) 4 Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Alg II, Math 4BI OR Pre-College Math) 3 Science (Biology, Earth/Space, Int. Science I or Chemistry) 3 Social Studies (SSI, World History, U.S. History) 1 Health/Physical Education 1 Arts & Humanities (Visual & Performing Arts or 2nd class in a specialized art area**) 4 Credits from a chosen Career Major 8 Electives

STANDARD DIPLOMA—25 Total Credits Must be recommended by an Administrative Committee 4 English (I, II, III, IV)

4 Math - Must include Algebra I, Geometry, Alg II, Math 4BI OR Pre-College Math) 3 Science - Earth/Space, Biology, Int. Science I 3 Social Studies (SSI, World History, U.S. History) 1 Arts & Humanities (Visual & Performing Arts or 2nd class in a specialized art area**) 1 Health/Physical Education 9 Electives

**Arts & Humanities: Arts and Humanities is a required credit for graduation. This credit may be earned in two ways: Option 1) by taking the Visual & Performing Arts course Option 2) by taking two sequential courses in one of the following specialized art areas: Concert Band, Art, or Music. The arts and humanities credit will be awarded when the second full credit in the sequence is completed. The first credit will count as an elective. The required state standards will be covered in the curriculum of these specialized art courses for those students. Arts & Humanities-Option 2: Art 1, plus one of the following: Ceramics, Drawing & Painting, Photography 2 of the following: Piano/Keyboarding and Piano II

2 semesters of one of the following: Concert Band

Diploma Options for 2016 Graduates

GOLD SEAL DIPLOMA—28 Total Credits with a 3.0 GPA 4 English (I, II, III, IV)* 4 Math (Algebra 1*, Geometry*, Algebra II*, Pre-Calculus OR Pre-College Math OR AP Statistics)

4 Science (Earth/Space*, Biology*, Chemistry*, 4th science) 3 Social Studies (Social Studies I, Social Studies II OR World History, Social Studies III OR Dual Credit U.S. History)* 1 Health/Physical Education* 1 Arts & Humanities (Visual & Performing Arts or 2nd class in a specialized art area**) 2 World Languages* (Must be in the same language) 4 Credits from a chosen Career Major (if NOT college ready) 5 Electives (at least one course that develops computer literacy) *denotes courses that satisfy the state pre-college curriculum

CAREER/TECHNICAL DIPLOMA—26 Total Credits 4 English (I, II, III, IV) 4 Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Alg II, Math 4BI OR Pre-College Math) 3 Science (Biology, Earth/Space, Int. Science I OR Chemistry) 3 Social Studies (Social Studies I, Social Studies II OR World History, Social Studies III OR Dual Credit U.S. History) 1 Health/Physical Education 1 Arts & Humanities (Visual & Performing Arts or 2nd class in a specialized art area**) 4 Credits from a chosen Career Major 6 Electives


4 Math - Must include Algebra I, Geometry, Alg II, Math 4BI OR Pre-College Math) 3 Science - Earth/Space, Biology, Int. Science I 3 Social Studies (Social Studies I, Social Studies II OR World History, Social Studies III) 1 Arts & Humanities (Visual & Performing Arts or 2nd class in a specialized art area**) 1 Health/Physical Education 7 Electives

**Arts & Humanities: Arts and Humanities is a required credit for graduation. This credit may be earned in two ways: Option 1) by taking the Visual & Performing Arts course Option 2) by taking two sequential courses in one of the following specialized art areas: Band, Art, or Music. The arts and humanities credit will be awarded when the second full credit in the sequence is completed. The first credit will count as an elective. The required state standards will be covered in the curriculum of these specialized art courses for those students. Arts & Humanities-Option 2: Art 1, plus one of the following: Ceramics, Drawing & Painting, Photography 2 credits of: Piano/Keyboarding and Piano II 2 credits of: Band OR Choir

Diploma Options for 2017 and 2018 Graduates

GOLD SEAL DIPLOMA—27 Total Credits with a 3.0 GPA 4 English (I, II, III, IV)* 4 Math (Algebra 1*, Geometry*, Algebra II*, Pre-Calculus OR Pre-College Math OR AP Statistics)

4 Science (Earth/Space*, Biology*, Chemistry*, 4th science) 3 Social Studies (Social Studies I, Social Studies II, Social Studies III OR Dual Credit U.S. History)* 1 Health/Physical Education* 1 Arts & Humanities (Visual & Performing Arts or 2nd class in a specialized art area**) 2 World Languages* (Must be in the same language) 4 Credits from a chosen Career Major (if NOT college ready) 4 Electives *denotes courses that satisfy the state pre-college curriculum

CAREER/TECHNICAL DIPLOMA—25 Total Credits 4 English (I, II, III, IV) 4 Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Alg II, Math 4BI OR Pre-College Math) 3 Science (Biology, Earth/Space, Int. Science I OR Chemistry) 3 Social Studies (Social Studies I, Social Studies II, Social Studies III OR Dual Credit U.S. History) 1 Health/Physical Education 1 Arts & Humanities (Visual & Performing Arts or 2nd class in a specialized art area**) 4 Credits from a chosen Career Major 5 Electives


4 Math - Must include Algebra I, Geometry, Alg II, Math 4BI OR Pre-College Math) 3 Science - Earth/Space, Biology, Int. Science I 3 Social Studies (Social Studies I, Social Studies II, Social Studies III) 1 Arts & Humanities (Visual & Performing Arts or 2nd class in a specialized art area**) 1 Health/Physical Education 6 Electives

**Arts & Humanities: Arts and Humanities is a required credit for graduation. This credit may be earned in two ways: Option 1) by taking the Visual & Performing Arts course Option 2) by taking two sequential courses in one of the following specialized art areas: Band, Art, or Music. The arts and humanities credit will be awarded when the second full credit in the sequence is completed. The first credit will count as an elective. The required state standards will be covered in the curriculum of these specialized art courses for those students. Arts & Humanities-Option 2: Art 1, plus one of the following: Ceramics, Drawing & Painting, Photography 2 credits of: Band OR Choir

Diploma Options for 2019 Graduates

Career & Technical Education: RCHS Career Majors

To earn a Career Major, students must earn four career related credits within the career major. Three credits must

come from the recommended courses.

Agriculture

Career Major Career Major Career Major

Marketing Law & Public Safety Career Major Career Major

Family and Consumer Sciences Engineering and Technology Design Career Major Career Major

Agribusiness Systems Recommended Courses Prin. of Ag (9) OR Agriscience (10-12) Agriculture Sales & Marketing (10-12) Ag. Employ. Skills/Agribusiness (11-12) Elective Courses Greenhouse Tech (10-12) Small Animal Tech (10-12)

Horticulture & Plant Science Recommended Courses Principles of Ag (9) OR Agriscience (10-12) Greenhouse Tech (10-12) Floral Design (10-12) Landscaping (10-12) Elective Courses Agriculture Sales & Marketing (10-12) Ag. Employ. Skills/Agribusiness (11-12)

Animal Science System Recommended Courses Principles of Ag (9) OR Agriscience (10-12) Animal Science (10-12) Equine Science (10-12) Small Animal Technology (10-12) Elective Courses Agriculture Sales & Marketing (10-12) Ag. Employ. Skills/Agribusiness (11-12)

Military Science/NJROTC * Recommended Courses Naval Science I Naval Science II Naval Science III Elective Course Naval Science IV Naval Leadership Lab I Naval Leadership Lab II

Marketing Recommended Courses Principles of Marketing (9-12) Adv. Marketing (CO-OP) (12) Two of the Following: Computer & Tech Applications OR Digital Literacy (9) Sports & Event Marketing (10-12) Travel & Tourism (10-12) Fashion Marketing (10-12)

Culinary & Food Services * Recommended Courses Foods & Nutrition (9-12) Advanced Foods & Nutrition (10-12) Culinary I (11-12) Culinary II (12) (11th w/ teacher permission) Elective Courses Life Skills (Completed Prior to the 2015-16 School Year) Culinary CO-OP (12)

Technology Education Recommended Courses Mechanical & Technical Design (9-12) (Found. Of Tech.) Fundamentals of Engineering Design I (10-12) (Technical Design) Technological Design (11-12) (Engineering Design) Elective Course Computer & Tech Applications (Completed Prior to the 2015-16 School Year) Special Topics in Engineering (12)

Note: Career Majors on THIS PAGE are only available to students in the Class of 2018 and AFTER.

Information Technology

Career Major

Visual and Performing Arts

Career Major Career Major Career Major

Web Development and Administration

Recommended Courses

Digital Literacy OR Computer and

Technology Applications (9)

Computational Thinking (10)

Web Page Development (11)

Web Site Design & Production (12)

Music Instrumental Ensemble Recommended Courses

Music-Instrumental I (Band I)

Music-Instrumental II (Band II)

Music-Instrumental III (Band III)

Music-Instrumental IV (Band IV)

Music Vocal Ensemble Recommended Courses

Music-Vocal I (Choir I)

Music-Vocal II (Choir II)

Music-Vocal III (Choir III)

Music-Vocal IV (Choir IV)

Visual Art Recommended Courses

Visual Art – I (Art I)

Visual Art – II (Ceramics)

Visual Art – III (Photography)

Visual Art – IV (Drawing and Painting)

Elective Courses

Specialized Art

Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center: Career Pathways

Health Sciences - All courses for Grades 10-12

Career Pathway Career Pathway

Note: (*) Indicates half-credit (.5) course

CONSTRUCTION

CARPENTRY - All courses for Grades 10-12

Career Pathway Career Pathway Career Pathway

Career Pathway

***CO-OP (Carpentry) available, but requires prior approval.

ELECTRICITY – All courses for Grades 10-12

Career Pathway Career Pathway Career Pathway ***CO-OP and Special Problems – Electrical Technology available, but require prior approval.

Finish Carpenters Assistant Required Courses Intro to Construction Technology Floor & Wall Framing Exterior/Interior Finishing PLUS 1 of the following: Cabinet Construction & Installation ***CO-OP (Carpentry)

Electrician Assistant Complete (4) FOUR OR MORE CREDITS:

Required Courses Electrical Construction I Electrical Construction II Circuits I Circuits II ***CO-OP (Electrical)

Residential Carpenter Assistant Required Courses Intro to Construction Technology Floor & Wall Framing PLUS 2 of the following: Ceiling & Roof Framing Site Layout& Foundations Exterior & Interior Finishing Cabinet Construction & Installation ***CO-OP (Carpentry)

Residential Electrician Complete (4) FOUR OR MORE CREDITS

Required Courses Electrical Construction I Basic Troubleshooting Circuits I ***CO-OP (Electrical)

Pre-Nursing Required Courses Principles of Health Science Emergency Procedures* AND Medical Terminology I* Medicaid Nurse Aid (Application Required) Advanced Pre-Nursing

Allied Health Required Courses Principles of Health Science Emergency Procedures* AND Medical Terminology I* Allied Health Core Skills Body Structures & Functions

Carpentry - TRACK Required Courses Intro to Construction Technology Floor & Wall Framing Ceiling & Roof Framing Site Layout& Foundations

Industrial Electrician Assistant Complete (4) FOUR OR MORE CREDITS

Required Courses Electrical Construction I Circuits I Circuits II ***CO-OP (Electrical)

Carpenter Assistant Required Courses Intro to Construction Technology Floor & Wall Framing PLUS 2 of the following: Ceiling & Roof Framing Site Layout and Foundations ***CO-OP (Carpentry)

Manufacturing

Industrial Maintenance Technology – All courses for Grades 10-12



***CO-OP available, but requires prior approval. Welding – All courses for Grades 10-12




***CO-OP available, but requires prior approval.

Maintenance Mechanic Required Courses Fluid Power Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles Maintaining Industrial Equipment PLUS (1) ONE CREDIT from the following: Industrial Maintenance Electrical Motor Controls Basic Blueprint Reading* Basic Troubleshooting* ***CO-OP I (Ind Maint) ***Special Problems (Ind Mnt)

Welder – Entry Level Required Courses Complete (3) THREE CREDITS: Blueprint Reading for Welding OR Basic Blueprint Reading* AND Basic Welding A* Oxy-Fuel System OR Cutting Processes Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) PLUS (1) ONE CREDIT from the following: Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) GMAW Groove Lab SMAW Groove ***CO-OP (Welding)

Fluid Power Mechanic Required Courses Fluid Power Advanced Hydraulic Systems Pneumatic Systems PLUS (1) ONE CREDIT from the following: Basic Blueprint Reading* Basic Troubleshooting* Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles Maintaining Industrial Equipment Robotics & Industrial Automation ***CO-OP I (Ind Maint) ***Special Problems

Shielded Metal Arc Welder Required Courses Blueprint Reading for Welding OR Basic Blueprint Reading* AND Basic Welding A* Oxy-Fuel System OR Cutting Processes Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) PLUS (1) ONE CREDIT from the following: SMAW Groove ***CO-OP (Welding)

Gas Metal ARC Welder Required Courses Complete (3) THREE CREDITS: Blueprint Reading for Welding OR Basic Blueprint Reading* AND Basic Welding A* Oxy-Fuel System OR Cutting Processes Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) PLUS (1) ONE CREDIT from the following: GMAW Groove ***CO-OP (Welding)

Combination Arc Welder

Complete (4) FOUR CREDITS: Blueprint Reading for Welding OR Basic Blueprint Reading* AND Basic Welding A* Oxy-Fuel System OR Cutting Processes Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) ***CO-OP (Welding)

Computerized Manufacturing & Machining – All courses for grades 10-12



***CO-OP and Special Problems available, but requires prior approval.

TRANSPORTATION Automotive Technology – All courses for Grades 10-12. Career Pathway Career Pathway

***CO-OP and Special Topics available, but require prior approval.

Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Technician

Required Courses Automotive Maintenance Section A Automotive Maintenance Section B Automotive Maintenance Section C Automotive Maintenance Section D

**Courses in this pathway can be taken in any order

Entry Level Brakes & Suspension Technician

FOR SENIORS ONLY that need to complete this Career Pathway

Required Courses Brakes and Lab Suspension & Steering Basic Auto Electricity Electrical Systems

Machinist Technician Required Courses Basic Blueprint Reading for Machinists Machine Tool A Machine Tool B PLUS (1) ONE CREDIT from the following: Applied Machining I Manual Programming Intro to Computer Aided Drafting ***CO-OP (Machine Tool)

Machinist Operator Required Courses Machine Tools A Machine Tool B Applied Machining I PLUS (1) ONE CREDIT from the following: Basic Blueprint Reading for Machinists Manual Programming Intro to Computer Aided Drafting ***CO-OP Machine Tool

Computer Numerical Control Computer (CNC) Programmer

Complete (4) FOUR OR MORE CREDITS: Basic Blueprint Reading for Machinists Intro to Computer Aided Drafting Machine Tool A Manual Programming CAD/CAM/CNC ***CO-OP (Machine Tool)

Computer Numerical Control Computer (CNC) Operator

Complete (4) FOUR OR MORE CREDITS: Machine Tool A Machine Tool B Manual Programming CAD/CAM/CNC ***CO-OP Machine Tool

Industry Certifications for 2015-16

Teacher Industry Certification Requirements

Offered at Russell County High School

Kinder 3-year Certificate of Training Must complete three years of ROTC. Students will earn a 3-year Certificate of Training which is considered a valid industry certification.

T. Bean ServSafe Managers Certification The ServSafe Managers Certification is a required component of the culinary program. It covers five key areas: Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross-contamination & Allergens, Time & Temperature and Cleaning & Sanitation. The certification is good for 5 years and costs $15.00 per student.

Offered at Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center

Brockman Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Student Certification in 1 of 5 areas: suspension & steering, brakes, electrical systems, engine repair, climate control (similar to Automotive Service Excellence—ASE certifications)

Must score 80% on written exam that is taken on-line. This test is like the one that a mechanic at an automotive dealership that is ASE certified must take.

Pike State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) Must complete application and be approved to take this class. Must pass the state test for Kentucky State Board of Nursing.

Pike National Health Career Association (NHA) EKG Certification Must complete application and be approved to take this class. (See course descriptions for more information.)

Huckaby National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Level 1 Industry Certification in Carpentry—student is issued NCCER card and employers may access national database to see your scores—helps when applying for a job

Must complete 9 modules in core curriculum and 10 modules in Level 1 curriculum. Must score 70% or higher on both written exams and performance evaluations to pass each module.

Nokes NIMS Machine Tool Level 1 Industry Certification Must score 80% on performance evaluations and on written exam that is taken on-line.

McFarland National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Level 1 Industry Certification in Electricity—student is issued NCCER card and employers may access national database to see your scores—helps when applying for a job


Johnson KY DOT Certification Must pass Kentucky State DOT Welding certification written and performance exams (Parts 1 &2).

Slone National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Level 1 Industry Certification in Industrial Maintenance—student is issued NCCER card and employers may access national database to see your scores—helps when applying for a job


Russell County High School

Course Descriptions

AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURE CAREER MAJORS To complete a career major, students must earn four career-related credits within the major and complete the current required credits for graduation. Three credits must come from recommended courses and include an upper-level course. The student will receive certification with the successful completion of the Skills Standard Test in that Career Cluster. AGRIBUSINESS Recommended Courses: Principles of Agriculture (9) Or Agriscience (10-12) Agriculture Sales & Marketing (10-12) Agribusiness/Ag. Employability Skills (11-12) Elective Courses: Greenhouse Technology (10-12) Small Animal Technology (10-12) HORTICULTURE & PLANT SCIENCE Recommended Courses: Principles of Agriculture (9) Or Agriscience (10-12) Floral Design (10-12) Greenhouse Technology (10-12) Landscaping (10-12) Elective Courses: Agribusiness/Ag. Employability Skills (11-12) Agriculture Sales & Marketing (10-12) ANIMAL SCIENCE SYSTEM Recommended Courses: Principles of Agriculture (9) Or Agriscience (10-12) Animal Science (10-12) Equine Science (10-12) Small Animal Technology (10-12) Elective Courses: Agribusiness/Ag. Employability Skills (11-12) Agriculture Sales & Marketing (10-12)

AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURE COURSES PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE Course Number: 865 Grade: 9 This course is designed for the incoming freshman who is interested in the field of agriculture. Basic animal science, plant science, land science and agriculture mechanics skills will be introduced. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. An agriculture experience program will be encouraged for each student. AGRISCIENCE Course Number: 825 Grade: 10-12 (for students who have NOT taken 865 Principles of Agriculture) This class is designed for students who have NOT taken Principles of Agriculture in 9th grade. This class introduces the scientific agricultural approach to animal science and selection, and plant and land science. Agricultural career opportunities will be emphasized in each class. Laboratory experiences relating to basic and current technology will be part of the program. Content may be enhanced by appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agriculture experience program and keep appropriate records. ANIMAL SCIENCE Course Number: 830 Grade: 10-12 This course develops knowledge and skills pertaining to livestock identification, selection, nutrition, reproduction, and genetics, health care management and marketing of one or more species of farm animals. The latest biogenetic applications will be included. The content will be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. EQUINE SCIENCE Course Number: 860 Grade 10-12 This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in breed identification, selection, anatomy, nutrition, genetics and reproduction, grooming, health and disease control, history of the horse, and training principles. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. A related agricultural experience program will be encouraged. Computers will be used to enhance course work. GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGY Course Number: 855 Grade: 10-12 This course is designed to teach basic principles of greenhouse management. Areas covered include greenhouse structures and related equipment, plant preparation and reproduction, soils and growing media, production and marketing of plants. Students will have hands-on experience dealing with operating a greenhouse and growing and marketing greenhouse plants. Students will spend approximately 30 percent of the time doing hands-on activities in the greenhouse.

AGRICULTURE

LANDSCAPING Course Number: 840 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed one of the following: Principles of Ag Science OR Greenhouse OR Agriscience This course prepares students for occupations in the landscaping industry. The program consists of how to evaluate the site, including sketching, planning, and drawing landscape plans; how to perform calculations related to landscape construction; how to identify landscape plants and their characteristics; and how to bid a job, install and maintain landscape plants. Content may be enhanced by appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agricultural experience program. FLORAL DESIGN Course Number: 880 Grade: 10-12 This course provides hands-on experience in floral design techniques using silk, dried, and fresh flowers; operating and managing a florist business; interior plantscaping; and identification, production and cultural maintenance practices of plants used in interior landscapes. Houseplant identification will be emphasized. Content may be enhanced by appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will expected to have an agricultural experience program. AGRIBUSINESS (1/2 Credit) (Paired with Ag Employability) Course Number: 810 Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed 2 agriculture classes with a grade of C or above. MUST be able to drive off campus. Ag Business is an introduction to agricultural sales and marketing including competition in the agricultural market place, marketing decisions, types of markets, contracting, government programs and regulations, personal development, employee and employer responsibilities, communications, promotion strategies, records, files, purchasing materials stocking, selling and business accounting procedures. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agricultural experience program. This class is offered on a rotational basis. AGRICULTURE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (CO-OP) (1/2 Credit) (Paired with Ag Business) Course Number: 820 Grade: 11-12 Prerequisites: (1) Must have completed 2 agriculture courses with a grade of C or higher (2) have personal transportation to and from work site Ag Employability Skills provides opportunities for students to develop skills in job searching, preparing resumes, writing letters of application, job interviews, attitude at work, communicating effectively, human relations, and accepting responsibilities. Students must secure their own training placement prior to the start of this class. Students will get classroom instruction for 9 weeks and on the job training for 9 weeks. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer application. Poor attendance and excessive discipline record may jeopardize your eligibility to participate in this class. Dismissal from your training placement will result in failure of the class.

AGRICULTURE

SMALL ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY Course Number: 875 Grade: 10-12 This class develops the scientific knowledge and skills of companion animal science from selection to marketing. Instruction includes the studies of breeds, health care, feeding, training, history, and reproduction management of dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and fish. Hands-on experiences are emphasized. Content may be enhanced by appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agriculture experience program. AGRICULTURE SALES & MARKETING Course Number: 815 Grade: 10-12 This course provides an introduction to agricultural sales and marketing. Course material will include: competition in the agriculture market place, marketing decisions, types of markets, contracting, government programs and regulations, personal development, employee and employer responsibilities, communications, promotion strategies, records, files, purchasing materials, stocking, selling and business account procedures. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program. Dual Credit Courses through Murray State University Racer Academy

College Course Offered Related High School Course

AGR100 Animal Science (3 hours) Animal Science

AGR130 Intro to Agri-Business/Economics (3 hours)

Agribusiness/Ag. Employability Skills OR

Agriculture Sales & Marketing

AED 104 Intro to Ag Education, Leadership and Life Knowledge (3 hours online)

Any Agriculture Class (as deemed appropriate by Mrs. Wethington or Mrs. Garmon)

AGR 199 Contemporary Issues in Agriculture (3 hours)

Any Agriculture Class (as deemed appropriate by Mrs. Wethington or Mrs. Garmon)

Student Information:

Available to High School Juniors and Seniors.

Participating students desiring college credit must apply for admission to MSU.

Students must meet regular admission requirements for consideration. 3.0 GPA and/or 18 on PLAN/ACT and /or top half of class. (Transcripts with test scores required)

$157.50 (plus university % tuition increase) course fee per student per course payable to Murray State University. (AED-104 is an On-Line course at $189)

$40 application fee per student (one-time fee) payable to Murray State University.

Students will receive the appropriate hours of college credit for completing the course assignments, quizzes, mid-term exam and final exam.

AGRICULTURE

KOSSA AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITY Passing the Kentucky Occupational Skills Standard Test allows students to earn 3 credit hours at the University of Kentucky, Murray State University, Morehead State University, Eastern Kentucky University, or Western Kentucky University. Students must have earned a grade of A or B in the 4 classes taken to earn a career major in order to be granted the college credit for an agriculture elective. A fee must be paid by the student to list the course on his/her transcript at the college attended.

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DESIGN This is an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to engineering problems involving marrying or coordinating multiple dissimilar systems to carry out single functions or achieve common purposes, organizing system components for maximum flexibility and utility, planning engineering projects involving multiple tasks and design solutions, planning design testing and evaluation procedures, resolving specification and requirement conflicts, and choosing among competing theoretical solutions. CAREER MAJOR OFFERED: ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DESIGN Mechanical and Technical Design—Grades 9-12 Fundamentals of Engineering Design I—Grades 10-12 Technological Design—Grades 10-12 Special Topics in Engineering—Grade 11-12 COURSE OFFERINGS MECHANICAL AND TECHNICAL DESIGN Grade Level: 9-12 Course Number: 910 This is considered a basic course that will provide students with instructions in the characteristics and evolution of drafting technology, underlying principles of design and fundamental knowledge and skills in the use mechanical drawing, illustrations, and various forms of mechanical drawings, geometry and applied mathematics that apply to architectural and/or engineering design. Introduction to various forms of computer aided software to gain basic skills and knowledge. FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING DESIGN I Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Foundations of Technology OR Mechanical and Technical Design Course Number: 915 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting and Engineering Design Principles. This course continues to apply the skills, concepts, and principles of engineering. Students explore various technological systems and engineering processes in related career fields. Topics include investigating technological system, design optimization, and problem solving. Students utilize CAD and physical and virtual modeling concepts to construct, test, collect, and report data. TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisites: Foundations of Technology OR Mechanical and Technical Design AND Fundamentals of Engineering Design I Course Number: 925 This course contributes to the development of each high school student’s capability to understand how technology’s development, control, and use are based on design constraints and human wants and needs. The structure of the course challenges students to use technological design processes so that they can think, plan, design, and create solutions to engineering and technological problems. Students are actively involved in the organized and integrated application of technological resources, engineering concepts, and scientific procedures. Students address the complexities of technology that stem from designing, developing, using, and assessing technological systems.

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisites: Foundations of Technology OR Mechanical and Technical Design AND Fundamentals of Engineering Design I AND Technological Design Course Number: 940 Special Technology Topics allows the teacher to develop a course for in-depth exploration of technological topics. This is a laboratory-based course designed to study a technological system or topic, and/or a recent technological advancement. This study should include how this advancement affects society and/or the environment. A culminating project integrating one or more of the seven contexts of technological literacy and the Kentucky Core Content is encouraged. It should include research, design, construction, analysis, writing, and presenting.

ENGLISH

ENGLISH RCHS English Course Offerings Honors English Honors courses in English Language Arts are intended to provide the equivalent in content and difficulty of a college-level introductory English course. While all English classes are utilizing the Springboard English Textual Power workbooks, the honors classes work with this material in a manner that achieves higher levels of rigor and learning. We expect that a student in an honors class attain a deeper analysis of materials from all genres, creation of work and projects that require higher-level evaluation, justification, or inference based upon the text, and the provision of textual evidence that would be equivalent to that a college level class would require. Valid Internet research and citation of sources is emphasized, as students in honors classes are anticipated to be future college students where research is a necessity, and plagiarism is highly penalized. There is very little recall or memorization in an honors class; students are expected to be self-motivated learners that strive to achieve and are open to assignments that may not offer a multiple-choice answer. Honors English classes integrate fully the strands of language: oral language, written language, and other media/technology that one finds prevalent in a college English course. The pace is faster; classroom interaction, including whole-class discussion, small, student-led groups, and self-motivated independent learning is expected. Grammar instruction will be move beyond the basics; we expect students in honors classes to have a firm grasp on parts of speech, sentence structure, etc. Students in these classes will read more, often outside of class, will write more, will process information more rapidly, and will participate in class more fully. Required reading includes an additional classic novel to be read throughout the semester, outside of allotted class time. The expectation is that offering honors classes will encourage more students to challenge themselves at a higher level. Students who are not well grounded in Standard English need not take this class. If your teachers consistently mark fragments, run-ons, subject/verb agreement errors, and pronoun usage errors, your writing is not up to the level required for this course. If you do not enjoy reading or are inclined to read only one particular genre, this class may not be for you. If you have reading comprehension problems or have a difficult time writing an essay in a class period, you will have difficulty and may fail the class.

ENGLISH

General English General English courses are comprised of the same basic structure of honors English courses; the same Springboard Textual Power book is utilized, and many of the assignments and readings will be similar in vein to that read and completed by the honors classes in an effort to extend the rigor and higher learning for all students. However, the extension of many of those assignments, including additional analytical writing and discussion that may take place in an honors class is, in most cases, reduced or eliminated based on the needs of the individual students and/or class. As teachers, we identify needs necessary to complete the assignments and to comprehend the reading passages; what we deem most important to the students’ comprehension becomes the focus. The pace, the level of assignments, and the complexity is modified to best suit the class as a whole and the students individually. Non-honors classes will not be required to complete the out-of-class novels, and grammar/writing instruction will be more basic. Students in non-honors classes can anticipate more assistance from the teacher; more whole-class learning experiences with specific areas of student-led learning and small group instruction. Projects, daily assignments, writing assignments, and embedded assessments will be completed primarily in class, so teachers can offer more support in an effort to allow students to achieve success. Teachers offer more assignments to ensure understanding of terminology, such as multiple-choice tests and quizzes, as we recognize that without basic knowledge of the terminology, application is difficult.

English I -- Coming of Age

Courses offered: ENGLISH I HONORS ENGLISH I Course No. 100 Course No. 180 Grade: 9 Grade: 9 Prerequisites:

Must meet 2 of the 3 following conditions:

Cumulative GPA 3.25

EXPLORE Scores 15 in Reading 13 in English

Grade in prior English class

Grade of A or B in prior advanced English class

Grade of A in prior general English class

This year’s overarching focus will be coming of age, a topic that fits the freshman student body perfectly. There are five units that focus on: poetry, drama (Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet), short stories, cinematography, a novel (To Kill a Mockingbird), nonfiction, research, interviewing techniques, and much, much more. In each unit, there are two major projects or writing assignments, Embedded Assessments, and a test at the conclusion of the unit. Reading comprehension, grammar, on-demand writing, general writing skills, and analytical thinking and writing will also be an area of concentration.

ENGLISH

English II – Culture

Courses offered: ENGLISH II HONORS ENGLISH II Course No. 110 Course No. 140 Grade: 10 Grade: 10 Prerequisites:


Cumulative GPA 3.25

Pre-PLAN Scores 15 in Reading 15 in English


Grade of A or B in prior Honors English class


English II will focus on culture, specifically voices of modern culture, cultural conversations, community (novel, Things Fall Apart), justice, and building cultural bridges. This focus area is interesting and challenging, because it asks students to realize their own culture and to see beyond our small community to the various cultures of our world, both past and present. The five units encompass two Embedded Assessments, projects or writing assignments, and a test at the conclusion of the unit. Reading comprehension, grammar, on-demand, writing skills, analytical thinking, PLAN preparation, and end of course assessment are also areas of concentration.

English III – The American Dream

Courses offered: ENGLISH III HONORS ENGLISH III Course No. 120 Course No. 150 Grade: 11 Grade: 11 Prerequisites:


Cumulative GPA 3.25

PLAN or ACT scores PLAN scores of 17 in Reading and 15 in English

ACT scores of 20 in Reading and 18 in English




This year in English emphasizes the American Dream, with five units: The American Dream, American Forums, America Speaks or The Power of Persuasion, The American Journey, and The Pursuit of Happiness. Each unit will encompass two embedded assessments and a unit test. Reading comprehension, grammar, on-demand, writing skills, analytical thinking, and ACT preparation are also areas of concentration.

ENGLISH

English IV – Literary Criticism

Courses offered: ENGLISH IV HONORS ENGLISH IV Course No. 130 Course No. 160 Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Prerequisites:


Cumulative GPA 3.25

ACT scores ACT scores of 20 in Reading and 18 in English




English IV’s overarching theme is using a critical lens, or eye, to look at print and non-print text. There are five units: Perception is Everything, The Collective Perspective (play, Pygmalion/cinematography, Rear Window), Evolving Perspective (play, Othello), Multiple Perspectives, and Creating Perspective. Each unit encompasses two embedded assessments, writing or major projects, and an end of unit test. Reading comprehension, grammar, writing skills, analytical thinking, and ACT/Compass test preparation are also areas of concentration. This year is in preparation for college and career readiness as students prepare to leave high school and begin the next chapter of their lives.

AP LANGUAGE Course Number: 170 Grade: 11-12 An AP English Language and Composition course cultivates the reading and writing skills that students need for college success and for intellectually responsible civic engagement. The course guides students in becoming curious, critical, and responsive readers of diverse texts, and becoming flexible, reflective writers of texts addressed to diverse audiences for diverse purposes. The reading and writing students do in the course should deepen and expand their understanding of how written language functions rhetorically: to communicate writers’ intentions and elicit readers’ responses in particular situations. The course cultivates the rhetorical understanding and use of written language by directing students’ attention to writer/reader interactions in their reading and writing of various formal and informal genres (e.g., memos, letters, advertisements, political satires, personal narratives, scientific arguments, cultural critiques, research reports). Reading and writing activities in the course also deepen students’ knowledge and control of formal conventions of written language (e.g., vocabulary, diction, syntax, spelling, punctuation, paragraphing, and genre). The course helps students understand that formal conventions of the English language in its many written and spoken dialects are historically, culturally, and socially produced; that the use of these conventions may intentionally or unintentionally contribute to the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of a piece of writing in a particular rhetorical context; and that a particular set of language conventions defines Standard Written English, the preferred dialect for academic discourse.

ENGLISH

AP LITERATURE Course Number: 165 Grade: 11-12 The AP English Literature and Composition course aligns to an introductory college-level literary analysis course. The course engages students in the close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature to deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works. The course is designed to help students become skilled readers and writers through engagement with the following course requirements:

Reading complex imaginative literature (fiction, drama, and poetry) appropriate for college-level study

Writing an interpretation of a piece of literature that is based on a careful observation of textual details, considering the work’s structure, style, and themes; the social and historical values it reflects and embodies; and such elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone

Composing in several forms (e.g., narrative, expository, analytical, and argumentative essays) based on students’ analyses of literary texts

Writing that proceeds through several stages or drafts, with revision aided by teacher and peers

Writing informally (e.g., response journals, textual annotations, collaborative writing), which helps students better understand the texts they are reading

Revising their work to develop A wide-ranging vocabulary used appropriately and effectively;

A variety of sentence structures, including appropriate use of subordination and coordination;

Logical organization, enhanced by techniques such as repetition, transitions, and emphasis;

A balance of generalization and specific, illustrative detail; and

An effective use of rhetoric, including tone, voice, diction, and sentence structure. LEARNING LAB—READING Course Number: 904010R Grades: 9-11 Learning Lab (Reading) is a course that will be used to meet the needs of readers throughout high school. The program directly addresses individual needs through blended learning opportunities, such as direct instruction and the use of research based programs. The overall goal of the course is to help students meet college and career readiness benchmarks. This course will be taken in addition to required ELA classes. Opportunities to exit Learning Lab will be offered at the end of the semester. Students meeting required scores will be transitioned into an elective course. Students who do not meet required scores will remain in the Learning Lab for the remainder of the year.

ENGLISH

LEARNING LAB—READING/MATH Course Number: 904010R/M Grades: 9-11 Learning Lab (Reading/Math) is a course that will be used to meet the needs of students throughout high school. The program directly addresses individual needs through blended learning opportunities, such as direct instruction and the use of research based programs. The overall goal of the course is to help students meet college and career readiness benchmarks. This course will be taken in addition to required ELA/Math classes. Opportunities to exit Learning Lab will be offered at the end of the semester. Students meeting required scores will be transitioned into an elective course. Students who do not meet required scores will remain in the Learning Lab for the remainder of the year.

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

HUMAN SERVICES CLUSTER

CAREER MAJORS

*Culinary & Food Services: This group of instructional programs prepares individuals in managerial, production, and service skills used in institutional, commercial, or self-owned food establishments or other food industry occupations. These courses include instruction in planning, selecting, storing, purchasing, preparing, and serving quality food and food products; nutritive values; safety and sanitation precautions; use and care of commercial equipment; serving techniques; special diets. Completion of the ServSafe® Managers Certification is required for this career major. There is a $15.00 fee to receive your certification card.

Culinary and Food Services Life Skills—9 (for students who completed prior to 2015-16 school year) Foods and Nutrition – 9th-12th Advanced Foods and Nutrition-10-12 *Prerequisite: Foods & Nutrition Culinary I – 11th-12th Grade *Prerequisite: Advanced Foods & Nutrition

Culinary II –11th grade (with permission from teacher)-12th Grade *Prerequisite: Culinary I Culinary Co-op—12th grade only (must be taken with Culinary II) FOODS AND NUTRITION Course Number: 735 Grade Level: 9-12 This course is designed to assist students in making critical decisions about food, which contributes to health and well-being. Laboratory instruction is included as an application process. Practical problems addressed relate to attitudes toward food, nutrition facts, special health concerns and diets, management of food resources, preparation skills, food safety, sanitation and careers in nutrition and food service. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. ADVANCED FOODS & NUTRITION Course Number: 736 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Foods & Nutrition This course is designed to assist students in principles related to food preparation. Specific content addressed will include planning, serving, food presentation, special diets, and nutrition for the lifespan, serving, and food planning for entertainment services. An emphasis on careers related to food service and nutrition (i.e. catering, dietician, and other culinary careers). Lab instruction emphasizes the application process. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization.

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

CULINARY I Course Number: 765 Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Foods and Nutrition and Advanced Foods and Nutrition or Teacher Approval This course prepares students in career competencies in food production and service for a variety of commercial foods establishments such as schools, hospitals, nursing homes and restaurants. The ServSafe Managers Certification is a required component of the culinary program. It covers five key areas: Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross-contamination & Allergens, Time & Temperature and Cleaning & Sanitation. The certification is good for 5 years and costs $15.00 per student. Leadership development will be provided through the FCCLA. CULINARY II Course Number: 770 Grade Level: 11th (with teacher permission)-12th Grade Prerequisites: Foods and Nutrition, Advanced Foods and Nutrition, and Culinary I In this course students resume progress in pursuing competencies in food production and services. Food services management functions are introduced. More-in depth information is provided and higher levels of skills are taught. If students have not received their ServSafe Managers Certification, it must be completed in this course. The cost is $15.00. CULINARY ARTS CO-OP (Must be taken with Culinary II) Course Number: 771 Grade Level: 12 (with teacher recommendation) This is a work experience course. Students must have a job placement at an establishment in the Food Industry. Students may earn credit and may be compensated for the co-op experience. Students must have their own transportation, be in good academic standing, and have no discipline violations. Must be taken in conjunction with Culinary II. Must be ServSafe certified.

HEALTH & P.E.

HEALTH & P.E. HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION Course Number: 600 Grade Level: 9-10 The health segment of this course is designed to guide students to understanding the human body functions and the effects drugs, environment, and health practice have upon the body and to help students attain skills in developing a physically fit and healthy body. The P.E. section is designed to teach sportsmanship and fair play, to help provide training on how to work together as a team, and to introduce students to a wide variety of individual sports with the hope that one will become a lifetime leisure sport. This is a required class. ADVANCED PHYSICAL EDUCATION I Course Number: 616 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Health/Physical Education This course offers students the opportunity for additional practice in working together in team sports. Students are required to dress out and participate in all P.E. class activities (in addition any missed work and any non-participating days must be made up) in order to pass. ADVANCED PHYSICAL EDUCATION II Course Number: 617 Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Health/Physical Education This is a program designed to emphasize advanced development of individual, dual, group, and team activities. The course includes instructions and participation in advanced games and lifetime activities. It also includes individual physical fitness and continued skill development activities from P.E. I and Advanced P.E. I. Students are required to dress out and participate in all P.E. class activities (in addition any missed work and any non-participating days must be made up) in order to pass. ADVANCED PHYSICAL EDUCATION III Course Number: 618 Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Health/Physical Education Emphasis in P.E. III will be given to provide students with the choice of activities in which advanced skills would be developed and new skills acquired. Students are taught individual, dual, and team strategies. Students are required to dress out and participate in all P.E. class activities (in addition any missed work and any non-participating days must be made up) in order to pass. ADVANCED PHYSICAL EDUCATION IV Course Number: 619 Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Health/Physical Education In this advanced P.E. class, students will use their skills in competitive match play in a variety of individual, dual, and team sports. Students will learn specific strategies that they can use to perform at a high level. Students are required to dress out and participate in all P.E. class activities (in addition any missed work and any non-participating days must be made up) in order to pass.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAYS

CAREER MAJORS

Web Development and Administration Pathway: The Web pathway courses involve creating, designing and producing interactive multimedia products and services. This will include development of digitally-generated or computer-enhanced media, and the adherence to web standards, as used in business, training, communications and marketing. Organizations of all types and sizes use digital media, web pages, and websites to communicate with existing and potential customers, to track transactions, and to collaborate with colleagues. This pathway will prepare students to enter the workforce ready to participate as leaders in a broad range of careers and further their education. The courses for this pathway are designed to build on each other and should be taken in the order specified.

Web Development and Administration Digital Literacy (9) OR Computer and Technology Applications (9) Computational Thinking—Grade: 10 (Prerequisite: Digital Literacy OR Computer and Technology Applications) Web Page Development—Grade: 11 Web Site Design & Production—Grade: 12 DIGITAL LITERACY Course Number: 1185 Grade Level: 9 Students will receive in-depth instruction on the generation of desktop publishing documents, spreadsheets, graphics and presentations, graphs, databases, and Internet. Hands-on assignments and projects using Microsoft Office software are utilized throughout the course. COMPUTATIONAL THINKING Course Number: 1180 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Digital Literacy Students analyze the structure of the worldwide web, apply basic principles of web documents and HTML, and develop multi-media web pages. Course content will include the understanding of hypertext and web structures. Equipment such as scanners, digital and video cameras and sound recording devices will be utilized through hands-on instruction. Promotes understanding of computer programming and logic by teaching students to "think like a computer". Covers skills needed to develop and design language-independent solutions to solve computer related problems. Covers developmental and design basics including use of variables, control and data structures, and principles of command-line and object-oriented languages. WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT (School year 2016-2017 and later) Grade Level: 10-12 Web Page Design using HTML will be introduced. Creating web documents using a simple text editor will be the main focus. How to use a simple web editor will also be covered. Features such as layout, tables, images, forms, frames and the incorporation of sound and video will be explored. Developing site specifications and methods to increase the appeal and effectiveness of web sites are included. How to prepare web documents appropriate for use in business and professional web sites will be covered. Also, this course introduces CSS and emphasizes W3C web design and accessibility standards.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAYS

WEB SITE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION (School year 2017-2018) Grade Level: 11-12 This course gives the student an experience with advanced topics in planning and implementing a professional web site. Emerging technologies will be explored in creating interactive web pages that incorporate cascading style sheets, DHTML, JavaScript and multimedia and graphics. Designing for a cross-browser web site and different monitor resolutions should be covered. Introduces web site production processes with emphasis on design involving layout, navigation, interactivity and using web production software.

MARKETING

MARKETING DEPARTMENT The Kentucky Department of Education awards Career Major Certificates to students who complete a sequence of classes in the Business and Marketing Career Cluster. To complete a career major, students must earn four (4) credits within the major. At Russell County High School, we offer the major listed below. Any student who completes this major is eligible to receive this certification. MARKETING CAREER CLUSTER MARKETING CAREER MAJOR MARKETING Required Courses:

Principles of Marketing

Advanced Marketing

Two electives from the following: Digital Literacy OR Computer Technology Applications, Sports & Event Marketing, Fashion Marketing, Travel & Tourism Marketing

If you have any questions concerning the above majors or courses, please see Mrs. White or Mr. Lunsford. Leadership development in all courses is provided through Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA). Students currently enrolled OR enrolled the previous year in a marketing class are eligible to join DECA. Membership dues are $20 per year.

MARKETING EDUCATION COURSE OFFERINGS DIGITAL LITERACY Grade: 9 Course Number: 1185 Students will receive in-depth instruction on the generation of desktop publishing documents, spreadsheets, graphics and presentations, graphs, databases, and Internet. Hands-on assignments and projects using Microsoft Office software are utilized throughout the course. Leadership development is provided through DECA. PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING Grade: 9-12 Course Number: 1145 This course provides a basic foundation for further study in marketing. Students study economic functions at work in the marketplace, marketing functions including purchasing, pricing, and distribution functions. This course is based on the business and marketing core that includes communication skills, economics, financial analysis, and promotion. Both marketing and employment skills learned will improve and increase the chance of successful transition into the world of work. Leadership development will be provided through DECA activities and competitive events.

MARKETING

SPORTS AND EVENT MARKETING Grade: 10-12 Course Number: 1165 This course is designed to provide training of skills necessary for positions in the Sports and Event field and expose the students to jobs at the mid-management, specialist, or supervisory level. Instruction includes marketing skills, skills and techniques of advertising and promotions, psychology of selling, and management associated with the marketing of leisure-time activities and events. Leadership development is provided through DECA. TRAVEL AND TOURISM MARKETING Grade: 10-12 Course Number: 1170 This course is designed to provide an overview of employment opportunities in the travel and tourism industry. Instruction includes career awareness, domestic travel, international travel, customer service, leadership development, communication skills, attitude and personality development, sales techniques, and promotions. The course is designed to stress the role of customer service in all segments of travel and tourism. Leadership development is provided through DECA. FASHION MARKETING Grade: 10-12 Course Number: 1175 This course is a specialized course that provides instruction in marketing of apparel and accessories. This course is based upon the business and marketing core that includes communication skills, economics, operations, professional development, promotion, selling, distribution and product/service management. The instruction includes basic fashion and marketing basics, the use of design and color, promotions, visual merchandising and career opportunities. Leadership development will be provided through DECA activities and competitive events. ADVANCED MARKETING Grade: 12 Course Number: 1120 3 Prerequisites: (1)Principles of Marketing, (2) two electives from the following: Sports & Event Marketing, Travel & Tourism Marketing, Digital Literacy, Fashion Marketing (3) have personal transportation to and from work site This course is designed to enhance marketing skills developed in the marketing prerequisite courses and to learn advanced marketing skills in such areas as advertising, customer service, supervision, and employee/employer relations for a wide range of marketing careers. This course is based on the business and marketing core that includes communication skills, emotional intelligence, economics, marketing operations, promotion, marketing-information management and financial analysis. Students must secure their own training placement prior to the start of the class. Students will get classroom instruction for 18 weeks and on the job training for 18 weeks. Leadership development will be provided through DECA activities and competitive events.

MATH

MATH ALGEBRA I Course Number 305 Grade Level: 9 All students enrolled in Algebra I will study solving equations, inequalities, solving and graphing linear functions, non-linear functions, quadratic equations, exponents, radicals, polynomials, exponential functions, absolute value, proportions, sequences, systems of equalities and inequalities, and probability and statistics. Geometry or Honors Geometry will follow this course. HONORS ALGEBRA I Course Number 315 Grade Level: 9 Prerequisite:


Cumulative GPA 3.25

EXPLORE Score 17 in Math

Grade in prior math class

Grade of A or B in prior advanced math class

Grade of A in prior general math class

This course will cover the same content as Algebra I but at a more rigorous pace. Students will expand on the concepts on Algebra I with emphasis on data collection for developing function analysis. Honors Geometry will follow this course. ALGEBRA I – Grades 10-12 Course Number 310 Grade Level: 10 This course will cover Algebra I content for non-freshman academy students. Students will continue to develop skills in solving equations and inequalities, proportional reasoning, polynomials, linear and non-linear functions, quadratic and exponential functions, powers and roots, probability and statistics. Geometry will follow this course. GEOMETRY Course Number 330 Grade Level: 10 Prerequisite: Algebra I All students enrolled in Geometry will use two and three-dimensional modeling of figures to develop mathematical skills and explore solutions for real world and mathematical problems. Algebra II will follow this course. HONORS GEOMETRY Course Number 340 Grade Level: 10 Prerequisite:


Cumulative GPA 3.25

Pre-PLAN Score 19 in Math


Grade of A or B in prior Honors Algebra I class

Grade of A in prior general Algebra I class

This course will cover the same content as Geometry but at a more rigorous pace. This course is designed for the college-bound student. Honors Algebra II will follow this course.

MATH

ALGEBRA II Course Number 350 Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I This course is designed to help students prepare for college and career readiness (e.g. ACT, Work Keys). Topics covered in this class include: Structure of the Real Number System extending to the Complex Numbers; Introduction to Matrix Operations; Algebraic Concepts will include: Linear Functions, Systems and Inequalities; Functions: Quadratics, Polynomial, Exponential; Sequences and Series; Probability, Data Sampling and Display and a review of Right Triangle Trigonometry. HONORS ALGEBRA II Course Number 320 Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite:


Cumulative GPA 3.25

PLAN score 19 in Math


Grade of A or B in prior Honors Geometry class

Grade of A in prior general Geometry class

This course reviews and extends the objectives of Algebra I and lays the sufficient groundwork for learning advanced mathematics. Topics include but are not limited to the following: the structure of the real number system with an extension into the complex number system, linear relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, quadratic functions, polynomial functions, rational expressions and equations, exponential and logarithmic relations, sequences and series, and probability and statistics. This course should be taken only after the successful completion of Algebra I and Honors Geometry. PRE-COLLEGE MATH Course Number: 355 Grade Level: 12 This course is designed for students who are going to attend college and are in need of additional preparation in order to be successful in credit-bearing college algebra, or for students who feel in need of additional preparation to take a college algebra course. The content goes beyond a traditional Algebra 2 course. In addition, this course meets the Gold-Seal math requirement. This class is designed for those students that would be required to take a remedial college math course because they did not meet the benchmark score on the ACT. MATH FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY Course Number: 390 Grade Level: 12 This course enables the student to explore mathematical content for personal, business, and industrial use. Math concepts and skills are applied through study and problem-solving activities in real-world situations in the following areas: banking, borrowing and investing, consumer purchases, and financial management. Appropriate business forms are used in each unit.

MATH

AP STATISTICS Course Number: 385 Grade Level 11-12 The purpose of the AP course in statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: 1. Exploring Data: Describing patterns and departures from patterns 2. Sampling and Experimentation: Planning and conducting a study 3. Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability simulation 4. Statistical Inference: Estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses Students who successfully complete the course and exam may receive credit, advanced placement or both for a one-semester introductory college statistics course. LEARNING LAB—MATH Course Number: 904010M Grades: 9-11 Learning Lab (MATH) is a course that will be used to meet the needs of students throughout high school. The program directly addresses individual needs through blended learning opportunities, such as direct instruction and the use of research based programs. The overall goal of the course is to help students meet college and career readiness benchmarks. This course will be taken in addition to required MATH classes. Opportunities to exit Learning Lab will be offered at the end of the semester. Students meeting required scores will be transitioned into an elective course. Students who do not meet required scores will remain in the Learning Lab for the remainder of the year. LEARNING LAB—READING/MATH Course Number: 904010R/M Grades: 9-11 Learning Lab (Reading/Math) is a course that will be used to meet the needs of students throughout high school. The program directly addresses individual needs through blended learning opportunities, such as direct instruction and the use of research based programs. The overall goal of the course is to help students meet college and career readiness benchmarks. This course will be taken in addition to required ELA/Math classes. Opportunities to exit Learning Lab will be offered at the end of the semester. Students meeting required scores will be transitioned into an elective course. Students who do not meet required scores will remain in the Learning Lab for the remainder of the year.

MATH

PRE-CALCULUS (MTH 111) ***See dual credit requirements below. (DUAL CREDIT Offered by Campbellsville University) Course Number 360 (If taken WITH Calculus—360+) Grade Level: 12 Prerequisite: Student must meet CU college credit criteria This course investigates selected topics in algebra and analytic geometry; the topics include a review of high school algebra, exponents and radicals, functions and their graphs, equations and their solutions, systems of linear and quadratic equations, ratio and proportion, progressions, binomial theorem, mathematical induction, and determinants. Students must have completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II before taking this class and must meet the dual credit requirements. This course can be taken for dual credit through Campbellsville University with a student earning 3 college credit hours for MTH 111 College Algebra. CALCULUS (MTH 123) ***See dual credit requirements below. (DUAL CREDIT Offered by Campbellsville University) Course Number 370 Grade Level: 12 Prerequisite: Must be taken with Pre-Calculus (360+). Student must meet CU college credit criteria. This course is an introduction to differential and integral calculus, with applications to business and biological and physical sciences. Topics include limits and their properties, differentiation and its applications, integration, logarithmic functions, and exponential functions. Students must have completed precalculus before taking this class and must meet the dual credit requirements. This course can be taken for dual credit through Campbellsville University to earn three hours of credit for MTH 123, Elementary Calculus and its Applications. DUAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS PRIOR to the semester students are scheduled to take the dual credit class, they MUST take the ACT (or qualify based on their PLAN score). MATH THROUGH CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY PRE-CALCULUS 3 hours college credit for College Algebra (MTH 111) CALCULUS 3 hours college credit for Elementary Calculus and its Applications (MTH 123) REQUIREMENTS

GPA ACT Math test score

ACT Composite test score

Pay Required Tuition

Option 1 3.00 19 23 $195 Option 2 3.25 19 21 $195 Option 3 3.25 In the 60th percentile or better on both the

composite score and the math score on the PLAN (score of 18 or higher) or PSAT

$195

MILITARY SCIENCE

MILITARY SCIENCE CURRICULUM The NJROTC school week is normally divided into 3 days of academic classroom instruction and 2 days of leadership training and laboratories (includes drill, personnel inspection and physical fitness training). Naval Science is an elective course with one credit earned for each year completed. A summary of the four-year Naval Science curriculum is listed below. WEEKLY CLASS ROUTINE The normal weekly NJROTC class routine is listed below. It is subject to modification as required. Monday Academics Tuesday Physical Fitness Wednesday Uniform Inspection/Military Drill Thursday Academics Friday Physical Fitness YEAR ONE: NAVAL SCIENCE I (1 credit) Introduction to NJROTC/military customs and courtesies, formation and drill. CADET FIELD MANUAL (CFM)

• Military Drill • Uniforms • Military Customs and Courtesies • Physical fitness and exercise • Military time and chain of command • Small arms safety/marksmanship • NJROTC and U.S. NAVY rates/ranks • Orders to the Sentry

INTRODUCTION TO THE NJROTC

• History of JROTC • Naval Science Curriculum/Unit Activities • Career Planning • Leadership/Followership • Citizenship/Laws-Authority-Responsibility • Foundations of our government • Navy Ships • Naval Aviation • Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid • Geography, Map Skills and Environmental Awareness • Fundamentals of Survival

MILITARY SCIENCE

YEAR TWO: NAVAL SCIENCE II (1 credit) MARITIME HISTORY

• Sea Power • The American Revolution • Growth of American Sea Power • The Civil War • The Rise to World Power Status • World War I • The Interwar Years • World War II The Atlantic and Pacific • The Cold War Era • The 1990’s and Beyond • The New Millennium

LEADERSHIP

• NJROTC Leadership • Approaches to Leadership • Leadership Skills

NAUTICAL SCIENCES

• Geology • Oceanography • Meteorology • Astronomy • Physical Science • Astronomical Observation • Motion, Force, and Aerodynamics

YEAR THREE: NAVAL SCIENCE III (1 credit) MARITIME HISTORY

• Sea Power • Naval Operations and Support Functions • Military Law • International Law and the Sea • Shipboard Organization and Watch Standing • Basic Seamanship • Marine Navigation/Rules of the road and Maneuvering Board • Naval Weapons and Aircraft

LEADERSHIP

• Qualities of a Leader • Evaluation of Performance • How to Give Instruction

MILITARY SCIENCE

NAVAL SKILLS • Ship Construction and Damage Control • Ship Board Organization • Basic Seamanship • Navigation • Rules of the Road At Sea • Naval Weapons and Aircraft

YEAR FOUR: NAVAL SCIENCE IV (1 credit) NAVAL LEADERSHIP LAB I (1 credit) In Year Four, the content will vary from year to year depending on the number of NS-4 cadets, their class schedule, and their capabilities. Year Four is primarily designed as leadership & management enhancement courses. NAVAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Leadership Group Dynamics • Positive Leadership Techniques/Personnel Management • Effective Communications • Financial Wisdom • Office Administration

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Military Science/NJROTC Career Major and Industry Certification Information: Career Cluster: Law and Public Safety Career Major: Navy/Marine Corps JROTC

Military Science/NJROTC

Recommended Courses

Naval Science I

Naval Science II

Naval Science III

Elective Courses

Naval Science IV

Naval Leadership Lab I

Naval Leadership Lab II

Students will earn a career major in Navy/Marine

Corps JROTC upon completion of the recommended

courses listed above. Students will earn a 3-year

Certificate of Training which is considered a valid

industry certification. To achieve career ready status,

a student must earn a Gold or Silver on Work Keys

OR score 50 or higher on the ASVAB in addition to

achieving the Certificate of Training.

Students who complete two full years of NJROTC will

earn a Health and P.E. Credit.

SCIENCE

SCIENCE EARTH/SPACE SCIENCE Course Number: 470 Grade Level: 9 This course presents an overview of Earth Space Science. Topics include motions and forces, conservation of matter, classification of energy, astronomy, geology, meteorology and oceanography. Other topics include the production and transfer of energy, the structure and changes of earth materials, plate tectonics and its relationship to changes in the crust of the earth, the record of the earth’s past, the earth’s atmosphere and oceans, and the composition and structure of space. Students explore subjects such as techniques used to estimate geologic time, consequences of rapid and slow earth processes, and the most current and widely accepted scientific theories related to Earth Space Science. BIOLOGY Course Number: 400 Grade Level: 10 Biology is the study of living things. Topics of study will include the cell, interdependence of organisms, biological change, organization or living things, genetics, and behavior of organisms. Students will learn through a variety of methods including lecture, writing assignments, guided and independent activities and labs. AP BIOLOGY Course Number: 400AP Grade Level: 11-12 AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. At the end of the course, students will take an AP Biology exam given by the College Board. If passing with a score of 3 or higher, students will be eligible to receive college credit. (Credit awarded is specific to each college/university). Twenty-five percent of the instructional time will be spent in hands-on laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations that provide students with opportunities to apply the science practices. INTEGRATED SCIENCE I Course Number: 445 Grade Level: 11 Integrated Science I is a one-semester course focusing on physics and general chemistry. In physics students learn about motion, forces, matter, and energy. In chemistry students learn about matter, its composition and the changes it undergoes. Students will explore many different topics pertaining to physics and chemistry including: effects of forces, transformations of energy, structure of matter, behaviors of matter, and the properties pertaining to the changes in matter. There is a strong emphasis on reading comprehension, writing skills, graphing, and graph analysis.

SCIENCE

CHEMISTRY Course Number: 460 Grade Level: 11 The general chemistry course is one of the basic science courses fundamental in preparing a strong science background for students planning to attend some form of higher education. The student will integrate conceptual understandings, algebra skills, and ongoing laboratory experiences to develop the fundamentals of problem solving, laboratory work, and the practical application of chemistry. This class will emphasize process skills to address areas of study such as measurement, atomic structure, states of matter, physical and chemical changes, chemical bonding, chemical formulas, equations, reactions, stoichiometry, and the gas laws. This course is strongly recommended for students who plan to attend college. ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Course Number: 451 Grade Level: 11-12 This course is for students interested in health-related careers (e.g., pre-med, nursing, pre-vet). Students will learn about systems in the human body (e.g., muscular, nervous, skeletal), including their functions and structure. Student participation in lab dissections is required, as well as independent research. CHEMISTRY II Course Number: 440 Grade Level: 12 Prerequisites: B or above in Chemistry This class is the actual curriculum (lecture and laboratory) that Western Kentucky University offers to incoming freshmen. The textbook and laboratory manual are also WKU’s required materials for the course. Senior Chemistry II is a fast-paced course with lots of laboratory experiences. In fact, about 30-40% of the class is spent in lab. Students are expected to read and comprehend college level materials. A quick review of general chemistry will be provided with new subject matter including Lewis structures, percent yield, gas stoichiometry, acids and bases, and thermal energy.

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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Course Number: 425 Grade Level: 10-12 The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary; it embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study. Yet there are several major unifying constructs, or themes, that cut across the many topics included in the study of environmental science. The following themes provide a foundation for the structure of the AP Environmental Science course. 1. Science is a process.

• Science is a method of learning more about the world. • Science constantly changes the way we understand the world.

2. Energy conversions underlie all ecological processes. • Energy cannot be created; it must come from somewhere. • As energy flows through systems, at each step more of it becomes unusable.

3. The Earth itself is one interconnected system. • Natural systems change over time and space. • Biogeochemical systems vary in ability to recover from disturbances.

4. Humans alter natural systems. • Humans have had an impact on the environment for millions of years. • Technology and population growth have enabled humans to increase both the rate and scale of their impact on the environment.

5. Environmental problems have a cultural and social context. • Understanding the role of cultural, social, and economic factors is vital to the development of solutions.

6. Human survival depends on developing practices that will achieve Sustainable systems.

• A suitable combination of conservation and development is required. • Management of common resources is essential.

ZOOLOGY Course Number: 495 Grade Level: 11-12 Zoology will include an in-depth study of the invertebrates and vertebrates of the animal kingdom. Evolutionary trends, morphology, classification, anatomy, and behavior of various representatives will be studied and dissected.

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MEDICAL SCIENCE SEMINAR Course Number: 410 Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisites: (1) Must have completed 2 science courses with a grade of C or higher (2) have personal transportation to and from work site and (3) possess a desire to pursue a career in the medical field (4) required to wear navy blue scrubs to the co-op placement (these are available for $25 through a local medical supplier) (5) may not co-op in a facility where health care is not being provided. This course is intended for students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the health care field. Many topics will be introduced with a health care emphasis. The importance of living systems will be highlighted with an emphasis on dissecting various simple and complex organisms. Different careers will also be introduced to students by practicing health professionals. This class will bring to life the demands of a health care career with hands-on experience in and outside of the normal classroom environment. It is the hope of class facilitators to give students opportunities to observe, visit, shadow, and experience “real world” health oriented facilities. Students will get classroom instruction for 18 weeks and on the job training for 18 weeks. This 18 week co-op experience includes observations of a variety of medical professionals in their own work environments. Students have the opportunity to visit physicians, physical therapists, veterinarians, dentists and other health-care providers. A realistic view of many fields of medicine will help students determine their own career choices. Students will work closely with the instructor to secure their own training placement prior to the start of this class. Students who co-op at Russell County Hospital are required to have a TB skin test and on-site orientation.

SOCIAL STUDIES

SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES I Course Number: 500 Grade Level: 9 This class provides a broad look at world geography and world history. Geography units focus on the five themes of geography as they relate to different regions of the world. The objective is to give students a window into other geographical features, climates, cultures, history and economies from all over the globe. In addition to geography, this course will include a study of modern World History, which begins at the Renaissance and Reformation (1500) and concludes in the Cold War (1950’s) and this class provides an overview of world perspectives and cultures throughout the modern world history era. SOCIAL STUDIES II Course Number: 502 Grade Level: 10 In this class, students will study American history from the American Revolution through the Civil War. Topics will include the American Revolution, the U.S. Constitution, War of 1812, American Expansionism, History of the West, and the American Civil War. SOCIAL STUDIES III Course Number: 503 Grade Level: 11 In this class, students will study American history from the Reconstruction Era to current times. Topics will include Reconstruction, the 1920’s, Great Depression, World War I & II, Korean & Vietnam Conflicts, Watergate, and current events. U.S. HISTORY—Dual Credit – To 1865/From 1865 ***See dual credit requirements below. Course Number: 540 Grade Level: 11 Prerequisites: Must meet CU college credit criteria Dual credit U.S. History is for students on a college bound path. This class may be taken for college credit from Campbellsville University. U.S. History is a study of American history from the Reconstruction Era to current times. Topics included for study are Reconstruction, Industrialization, World War I & II, Great Depression, Korean & Vietnam Conflicts, Watergate, and current happenings. This class meets the U.S. History requirement. PSYCHOLOGY Course Number: 590 Grade Level: 10-12 Psychology is the scientific study of human and animal behavior. Psychologists examine the reasons that individuals think and behave the way they do. Students will learn of the science’s vast changes in its brief history and how many myths regarding the mind have been dispelled using the scientific method of experimentation. Through a branch of science that continues to evolve, students will learn how the mind processes, remembers, forgets, learns, sleeps, dreams, becomes ill, and becomes well. Students will gain an increased understanding of the many mental illnesses that may affect people they know, and the treatments available.

SOCIAL STUDIES

SOCIOLOGY Course Number: 530 Grade Level: 10-12 Sociology is the scientific study of human society. It is concerned with the behavior of human beings in group situations. The study of sociology, therefore, consists of trying to understand: The basic units and institutions of social life, such as the family, schools, neighborhoods, rural and urban communities, and the many other kinds of groups with which humans identify. This group can include occupational, political, religious, ethnic, family, economic status, or ideology. The sociological perspectives focus on how those social relationships arise, why they persist, why antagonisms develop, and how they maintain social order to contribute to social change. DUAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS PRIOR to the semester students are scheduled to take the dual credit class, they MUST take the ACT (or qualify based on their PLAN score). SOCIAL STUDIES THROUGH CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY U.S. HISTORY (GRADE 11) 3 hours college credit for History of the United States To 1877 (HIS 110) U.S. HISTORY (GRADE 11) 3 hours college credit for History of the United States Since 1877 (HIS 120) REQUIREMENTS

GPA ACT Reading score

ACT Composite test score

Pay Required Tuition


composite score and the reading score on the PLAN (score of 18 or higher) or PSAT

$195

VISUAL ARTS/MUSIC

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Career Majors Offered: Visual Art—ONLY for Class of 2018 and later Visual Art I – (Art 1) Visual Art II – (Ceramics and Sculpture) Visual Art III – (Photography and Graphic Arts) Visual Art IV – (Drawing and Painting) Specialized Art

Music Instrumental Ensemble—ONLY for Class of 2018 and later Music – Instrumental I (Band I) Music – Instrumental II (Band II) Music – Instrumental III (Band III) Music – Instrumental IV (Band IV)

Music Vocal Ensemble—ONLY for Class of 2018 and later Music – Vocal I (Choir I) Music – Vocal II (Choir II) Music – Vocal III (Choir III) Music – Vocal IV (Choir IV)

VISUAL ART I: (ART 1) Course Number: 500750 Grade Level: 9-12 Art I is the prerequisite to all other studio art courses. Art I stimulates the student to see the environment in a new way through the use of varied experiences in art criticism, aesthetics, art history, and art production. Art production is experienced through most of the traditional fine arts media. Emphasis is placed on drawing from direct observation and creative problem solving. Students will keep a portfolio of their work. VISUAL ART II: (CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE) Course Number: 500751 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Art 1 Ceramics and Sculpture gives students an understanding of three-dimensional art. The first half of the year students will work with clay. Students will design and build pottery using traditional hand building methods such as slab, coil, and pinch pot. The second half of the year students complete sculpture projects. Students are expected to use their knowledge of the elements and principles of design to solve three-dimensional problems in clay and with other sculpture media as well as develop their terminology related to the ceramic and sculpture medium. Students will learn to work with negative and positive space while designing and building three-dimensional forms. The Arts and Humanities required credit will be earned if this course is taken as the second course in a related visual arts sequence.

VISUAL ARTS/MUSIC

VISUAL ART III: (PHOTOGRAPHY AND GRAPHIC ARTS) Course Number: 500952 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Art 1 Photography and Graphic Arts is an introductory study of the principles and practices of graphic design as it applies to advertising and marketing. This course stresses a visual approach to problem solving in design, image making techniques, vocabulary, materials and production processes standard to the professional art industry. Discussion and instruction includes the purpose and effects of advertising, targeting the audience, readability, impact, and fads. Students will learn the functions and uses of a camera (ISO settings, the focus ring, aperture settings, and shutter speed settings). Skills taught include artistic composition, the developing of black and white film, using an enlarger to make photographs, and editing photographs digitally. The class will jointly produce a publication. The Arts and Humanities required credit will be earned if this course is taken as the second course in a related visual arts sequence. VISUAL ART IV: (DRAWING AND PAINTING) Course Number: 500953 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Art 1 Drawing and Painting allows students to learn to create the illusion of three-dimensional form on a two-dimensional surface. The first half of the year will be drawing and the second half will be painting. Students will expand on their drawing skills by using blending, stippling, hatching, and crosshatching techniques. Students will explore their drawing skills using pencil, charcoal, pastel, conte crayon and pen and ink. Students will develop their painting skills through a variety of media including tempera, watercolor, acrylic, and oil pastel. Subject matter will include still life, human figure, portrait, landscape, and imaginative subject matter. Students are expected to express their knowledge of the elements and principles of design in their work and through oral and/or written analysis. Emphasis will be on drawing and painting from direct observation and on the creation of original images. Students will keep a portfolio and a sketchbook of their work. The Arts and Humanities required credit will be earned if this course is taken as the second course in a related visual arts sequence. SPECIALIZED ART Course Number: 1240 Grade Level: 12 Prerequisite: Art 1, TWO of the above art classes, application and approval by class instructor Specialized Art is designed for the serious art student who wants to continue in a specific area of art beyond the course offerings. Specific experiences are contracted between instructor and student at the beginning of each course. An in-depth studio art experience is tailored to each individual student. MUSIC – INSTRUMENTAL I (Band I) Course Number: 500950M Grade Level: 9-12 The band is the main performing instrumental group in the high school. First semester is primarily marching band; second semester is concert band. Major trips and performances outside of class time are a part of this course. The Arts and Humanities required credit will be earned when the second credit of Music – Instrumental Pathway is completed.

VISUAL ARTS/MUSIC

MUSIC – INSTRUMENTAL II (Band II) Course Number: 500951M Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: The band is the main performing instrumental group in the high school. First semester is primarily marching band; second semester is concert band. Major trips and performances outside of class time are a part of this course. The Arts and Humanities required credit will be earned when the second credit of Music – Instrumental Pathway is completed. MUSIC – INSTRUMENTAL III (Band III) Course Number: 500952M Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: The band is the main performing instrumental group in the high school. First semester is primarily marching band; second semester is concert band. Major trips and performances outside of class time are a part of this course. The Arts and Humanities required credit will be earned when the second credit of Music – Instrumental Pathway is completed. MUSIC – INSTRUMENTAL IV (Band IV) Course Number: 500953M Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: The band is the main performing instrumental group in the high school. First semester is primarily marching band; second semester is concert band. Major trips and performances outside of class time are a part of this course. The Arts and Humanities required credit will be earned when the second credit of Music – Instrumental Pathway is completed. MUSIC – VOCAL I (CHOIR I) Course Number: 500960 Grade: 9-12 Vocal Ensemble courses are designed to develop knowledge and tone for all vocalists. Vocal Ensemble covers multiple styles of music literature and connections to historical and cultural contexts. MUSIC – VOCAL II (CHOIR II) (School year 2016-2017 and later) Course Number: --- Grade: 10-12 Vocal Ensemble courses are designed to develop knowledge and technique and tone for all vocalists. Vocal Ensemble covers multiple styles of music literature and connections to historical and cultural contexts. The Arts and Humanities required credit will be earned when the second credit of Music – Vocal Pathway is completed. MUSIC – VOCAL III (CHOIR III) (School year 2017-2018 and later) Course Number: --- Grade: 11-12 Vocal Ensemble courses are designed to develop knowledge and technique and tone for all vocalists. Vocal Ensemble covers multiple styles of music literature and connections to historical and cultural contexts. The Arts and Humanities required credit will be earned when the second credit of Music – Vocal Pathway is completed.

VISUAL ARTS/MUSIC

MUSIC – VOCAL IV (CHOIR IV) (School year 2018-2019 and later) Course Number: --- Grade: 12 Vocal Ensemble courses are designed to develop knowledge and technique and tone for all vocalists. Vocal Ensemble covers multiple styles of music literature and connections to historical and cultural contexts. The Arts and Humanities required credit will be earned when the second credit of Music – Vocal Pathway is completed. PIANO II Course Number: 1326 Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Piano/Keyboard This class will take the next step in piano performance from the Piano I class. This class will reinforce the basic piano skills learned in Piano I class, and then go further into classical and modern piano literature. Included in this class will be pieces from the Classics, as well as more modern pop tunes. The Arts and Humanities required credit will be earned if this course is taken as the second course in a related music sequence. VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS Course Number: 1215 Grade Level: 9-12 This class fulfills the state-mandated arts and humanities requirement. The course is primarily a study of humanities perceived historically through various performing arts and significant time periods. The particular arts focused upon in this course are visual art, dance, drama/theatre, and music. Students are expected to learn the purposes and processes involved in the arts and how these four areas are interrelated.

WORLD LANGUAGE

WORLD LANGUAGE SPANISH I Course Number: 230 Grade Level: 11-12 Spanish I is a beginning world language course in which students will learn to effectively communicate in another language through reading, writing, listening, and speaking tasks. Students will learn about the cultures of their peers in Spanish-speaking countries, connect with and acquire information from other disciplines, and learn more about language and culture by comparing their own language to Spanish. The fundamental goal of this course is for students to be able to participate in multilingual communities at home as well as around the world. SPANISH II Course Number: 240 Grade Level: 12 Prerequisite: Spanish I Spanish II builds on the previously learned material in Spanish I. In this course, additional vocabulary and grammatical structures are introduced and practiced within a cultural context with emphasis on oral and written communication. Further understanding and appreciation of Spanish-speaking people, their cultures, and their lands is fostered. It is recommended that Spanish I and II be taken in consecutive years. ONLINE FOREIGN LANGUAGE (online courses are recommended for independent, self-paced learners) Spanish I – Odysseyware—This is an online course offering. Spanish II – Odysseyware—This is an online course offering. Spanish II – KET—Course Number: 240KET (only for those who took KET Spanish I) Latin II – KET—Course Number: 260 (only for those who took KET Latin I) German II – KET—Course Number: 285 (only for those who took KET German I) Chinese II – KET—Course Number: 275 (only for those who took KET Chinese I)

COURSES THAT REQUIRE AN APPLICATION

COURSES THAT REQUIRE AN APPLICATION PEER TUTORING Course Number: 1000 Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisites: Application, approval by class instructor Peer tutoring is an elective course in which students can earn one credit. It is primarily for juniors and seniors who are interested in assisting same-aged disabled peers with academic tasks and social skills. STARS (Students Teaching and Reaching Students) Course Number: 1710 Grade Level: 12 Prerequisites: This class may only be taken with a dual credit class offered through Western Kentucky University. Seniors in good academic and attendance standing may take an elective credit of STARS, Students Teaching and Reaching Students, a career-exploration class for those interested in pursuing a career in education. Students must provide their own transportation to an assigned school in the district where they complete tasks as assigned by a supervising teacher. Students will attend STARS 3 days per week on the days their college credit class does not meet. CURRENT ISSUES / WLKR NEWS (Media Technology) Course Number: 1800 Grade Level: 12 Prerequisites: Application, approval by class instructor Current Issues is a course for those outstanding seniors who want to take part in commemorating their school year through developing periodic newscasts that follow events at RCHS and around the community. In this course, students will learn various skills such as videography, video editing, audio production, graphic arts, photo presentation, lighting, on-camera reporting and anchoring, as well as producing, directing, and marketing of videos. Students who are interested in taking this course and becoming part of the WLKR news staff must complete an application and be approved for the course. YEARBOOK/SAP Course Number: 1815 Grade Level: 12 Prerequisites: Application, approval by class instructor Senior students in this class produce the high school yearbook. The students receive instruction in feature story and caption writing, photo cropping page design, and paste-up and computer software in desktop publishing. Students who are interested in taking this course must complete an application and be approved by the instructor.

COURSES THAT REQUIRE AN APPLICATION

STUDENT ASSISTANT PROGRAM (SAP) Course Number: 1700 Grade Level: 12 Prerequisites: This class may only be taken with a dual credit class offered through Western Kentucky University. The Student Assistant Program provides students with unpaid work experience in the school setting. Students learn the importance of job responsibility, accuracy, communication skills, and working with others. Grades for this program will be based on the evaluations by the supervising teacher and it will include attendance, attitude, motivation, self-sufficiency, and ability to follow instructions. THESE COURSES ALSO REQUIRE AN APPLICATION:

Medicaid Nurse Aide (MNA)—See course description in Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center Health Sciences Section.

Specialized Art—See course description in Visual and Performing Arts.

Lake Cumberland Area

Technology Center

Course Descriptions

Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center

2015-2016 Course Descriptions

Automotive Technology Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section A Course#: 470507 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course will provide the student the opportunity to gain the technical skills and develop the workplace competencies necessary for an entry-level position as a Maintenance and Light Repair Technician. The course will cover safety, theory and principles related to the design, operation, and servicing of automotive systems. Topics include entry level Engine Repair, Automatic Transmissions, Manual Drivetrains and Axles and Suspension and Steering Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section B Course #: 470509 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course will provide the student the opportunity to gain the technical skills and develop the workplace competencies necessary for an entry-level position as a Maintenance and Light Repair Technician. The course will cover safety, theory and principles related to the design, operation, and servicing of automotive systems. Topics include entry level Suspension and Steering and Brakes Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section C Course #: 470511 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course will provide the student the opportunity to gain the technical skills and develop the workplace competencies necessary for an entry-level position as a Maintenance and Light Repair Technician. The course will cover safety, theory and principles related to the design, operation, and servicing of automotive systems. Topics include entry level Brake Systems and Electrical/Electronic Systems Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section D Course #: 470513 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course will provide the student the opportunity to gain the technical skills and develop the workplace competencies necessary for an entry-level position as a Maintenance and Light Repair Technician. The course will cover safety, theory and principles related to the design, operation, and servicing of automotive systems. Topics include entry level Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, and Engine Performance Systems. Brakes Course #: 470550 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course will provide the student the opportunity to gain the technical skills and develop the workplace competencies necessary for an entry-level position as a Brake Repair Technician. The course will cover theory and principles related to the design, operation, and servicing of automotive brake systems. Topics include disc and drum-type brakes, hydraulic systems, power assist components, anti-lock brake systems, and diagnostic procedures. Basic Auto Electricity Course #: 470556 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course introduces the student to the principles, theories, and concepts of the automotive electrical system that include the unique diagramming, coding and locating of wiring, and component devices. The instruction will include the identification and use of appropriate tools and testing and measurement equipment required to accomplish certain tasks. Topics covered include Ohms Law, use of a digital multi-meter (DMM), checking electrical circuits, and locating shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems.

CO-OP I (Auto) Course #: 470501 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Co-op provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the student's educational objectives. Students participating in the Co-op Education program receive compensation for their work. Must be approved by instructor. Electrical Systems Course #: 470562 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This is the advanced section of two auto electricity courses that will provide the student the opportunity to gain the technical skills and develop the workplace competencies necessary for an entry-level position as a Ground Transportation Electrician. The course focuses on the theory and principles relating to automotive electrical/electronic components. Topics covered include Starter operation and repair, Generator/Alternator operation and Repair, Instrument Cluster operation, Electrical Distribution , Battery Charging and Electronic Module Operation. Shop Management (Auto) Course#: 470301 Grade: 9 High School Credit: .5 Introduces the basic principles of sound and efficient shop management. Inventory control, fiscal management, and customer relations are emphasized. Special Problems I (Auto) Course #: 470577 Special Problems II (Auto) Course #: 470578 Special Problems III (Auto) Course #: 470579 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 An advanced level course designed to enhance a student’s understanding of shop situations and problems that arise when dealing with live work. It expands on the task lists that have already been taught to the student in previous Auto Courses. The instructor will teach students how to deal with real world problems that arise when repairing automobiles subjected to various types of customer road use. Main topic covered will be to diagnose and repair selected task/problems as determined by the instructor. Must be approved by instructor. Suspension and Steering Course #: 470553 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course will provide the student the opportunity to gain the technical skills and develop the workplace competencies necessary for an entry-level position as a Suspension and Steering Technician. The course will cover theory and principles related to the design, operation, and servicing of automotive suspension and steering systems. Topics include Steering System Diagnosis, Front and Rear Suspension, Wheel Alignment, Wheel and Tire repair, and diagnostic procedures.


Construction Carpentry Technology Cabinet Construction and Installation Course #: 460209 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Students will layout and plan the construction of base and wall cabinets. They will construct, sand, and prepare wood surfaces for finishing and install cabinets and special units. Ceiling and Roof Framing Course #: 460213 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course covers roof types and combinations of roof types used in the construction industry. The emphasis of this course is on layout, cutting and installing ceiling joists, rafters, roof decking, and roof coverings. Construction Prints Course #: 460217 Grade: 9 High School Credit: .5 This course will provide a series of lectures, demonstrations, and practice exercises in the study of symbols, views, sections, details, and material lists found on architectural working drawings, building materials and specifications lists, and construction dimensioning systems and charts/schedules. CO-OP (Carpentry) Course #: 460242 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Co-op provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the student's educational objectives. Students participating in the Co-op Education program receive compensation for their work. Must be approved by instructor. Exterior and Interior Finish Course #: 460219 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course presents basic concepts of building trim, gypsum wallboard, paneling, base, ceiling and wall molding with instruction on acoustical ceilings and insulation, wood floors, tile, inlaid adhesive and tools of the flooring trade. This course will continue to refine the techniques and skills taught in the previous carpentry courses. In this course, cost control, speed, and precision are emphasized. In addition, students will perfect the skills associated with the exterior finishing of a house. Floor and Wall Framing Course #: 460212 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 The student will practice floor framing, layout, and construction of floor frames. Cutting and installing floor and wall framing members according to plans and specifications will also be practiced. Intro to Construction Carpentry Course #: 460201 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course is the introduction to the construction carpentry industry. The class will emphasize safe and proper methods of operating hand tools, portable power tools, and stationary power tools in the construction industry. Site Layout and Foundations Course #: 460214 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Students will prepare materials, calculate the cost for a building site, and layout a site with a transit, locating property lines and corners. Students calculate the amount of concrete needed for footing and foundation walls and construct different types of foundations and forms.


Computerized Manufacturing and Machining Applied Machining I Course #: 470911 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Students will layout and plan the construction of base and wall cabinets. They will construct, sand, and prepare wood surfaces for finishing and install cabinets and special units. CAD/CAM/CNC Course #: 470925 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course introduces the student to CAD/CAM/CNC systems which includes CAM software. The student will utilize process planning, manual programming and CAD/CAM for CNC equipment. This student will load a CNC program and set tool and work offsets, and machine part. CO-OP I (Machine Tool) Course #: 470929 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Cooperative Education provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the student's educational objectives. Students participating in the Cooperative Education program receive compensation for their work. Must be approved by instructor Digital Literacy Course #: 480101 Grade: 9 High School Credit: .5 The impact of computers on society, and ethical issues are presented. Students use microcomputer and application software, including word processing, database, spreadsheets, presentation software, and the Internet, to prepare elementary documents, reports, and electronic presentations. Machine Tool A Course#: 470913 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course provides the basic principles needed for a solid foundation in machine tool technology. Areas and machines covered include shop safety, bench work, drill press, power saw, measurement, mills, and lathes. Machine Tool B Course #: 470914 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course provides intermediate skill development in machine tool technology. The course builds on basic skills developed in Machine Tool A, especially in the calculation of safe cutting speed and feed rates for the drill press, power saw, mills, and lathes. Shop safety, bench work, and precision measurement are also emphasized. Intro to CAD Course #: 480110 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Uses computer graphic workstation in the application of fundamental principles and capabilities of CAD, basic drafting conventions, and operations. An in-depth study of computer aided drafting commands, terminology, command utilization, and skill development. Special Problems (Machine Tool) Course #: 470979 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This is a course designed for the student who has demonstrated specific needs in the area of Computerized Manufacturing & Machining. Must be approved by instructor


Electrical Technology Basic Troubleshooting Course #: 499925 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course explores the science of troubleshooting and the importance of proper maintenance procedures; how to work well with others, aids in communication, and trade responsibilities; examines actual troubleshooting techniques, aids in troubleshooting, and how to use schematics and symbols; focuses on specific maintenance tasks such as solving mechanical and electrical problems, breakdown maintenance, and the hows and whys of planned maintenance. Circuits I Course #: 460316 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1.5 Introduction to basic theory of DC and AC circuits, including circuit analysis techniques, introductory magnetism, and transformer principles. Circuits II Course #: 460319 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1.5 Complex alternating current and direct current circuits. Emphasis is on impedance, reactance, power and electrical energy, electrical measurement instruments, and circuit analysis. CO-OP (Electricity) Course #: 460345 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Co-op I (Electrical) provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the student's educational objectives. Students participating in the Cooperative Education program receive compensation for their work. Must be approved by instructor Electrical Construction I Course #: 460312 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Involves the study of materials and procedures used in construction wiring. Electrical Construction II Course #: 460313 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Expands the knowledge and skills needed to work in commercial and industrial construction wiring. Electrical Motor Controls Course #: 460331 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course addresses the diversity of control devices and applications used in industry today. Safety and electrical lockouts are also included. National Electric Code Course #: 460339 Grade: 9 High School Credit: .5 This course addresses the diversity of control devices and applications used in industry today. Safety and electrical lockouts are also included. Special Problems (Electrical Technology) Course #: 460377 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 A course designed for the student who has demonstrated specific special needs in the area of Electrical Technology. Must be approved by instructor


Health Sciences Advanced Pre Nursing Course #: 170621 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Provides knowledge and skills for nurse aides to assume the role and responsibilities required in a variety of heath care settings. Builds upon MNA and prepares student to perform advanced nursing assistant skills. Allied Health Core Skills Course #: 170501 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Allied Health Core Skills is a practical application of health care skills integrated and enriched for the refinement of academic skills. Body Structures and Functions Course: 170167HS Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Body Structures and Functions is designed to provide knowledge of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on normalcy. The course includes interaction of all body systems in maintaining homeostasis and promotes an understanding of the basic human needs necessary for health maintenance. Explain the basic principles of inorganic and organic chemistry as they apply to physiological processes. Emergency Procedures Course #: 170141 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: .5 Emergency Procedures is designed to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Adult/Infant/Child) using current emergency techniques relative to cardiac and/or respiratory arrest, as put forth by the American Heart Association, National Safety Council or American Red Cross. The American Heart Association, National Safety Council or American Red Cross standardized course qualifies a student for certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and safety and first aid. Safety and First Aid is a course designed to teach current strategies relative to designated emergency situations as put forth by the National Safety Council or American Red Cross. MNA (Medicaid Nurse Aid) Course #: 170631 Grade: 12 High School Credit: 1 Specific knowledge and skills for student and/or nurse aides to assume the role and responsibility required in long term care is communicated to the student through lectures, lab, and clinical practice. The focus of the course is communication, infection control, safety, residents’ rights, and basic nursing skills. This class is recommended for students pursuing a nursing career. Medical Terminology I Course #: 170131 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: .5 This course is a study of anatomical, physiological, and pathological terminology with emphasis on word structures and definition of root words, suffixes, and prefixes from Greek and Latin. It is basic medical word techniques emphasizing anatomical, physiological and medical terms. Principles of Health Science Course #: 170111 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course is an orientation to the Health Care Industry. It is designed to develop and enhance and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each career major area. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to focus on a career major path and make informed decisions regarding choices for continuing education and /or employment.


Industrial Maintenance Technology Advanced Hydraulic Systems Course #: 470316 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 The advanced hydraulic systems class will cover design, repair, and troubleshooting of hydraulic systems. Basic Blueprint Reading Course #: 470302 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: .5 This course presents basic applied math, lines, multi-view drawings, symbols, various schematics and diagrams, dimensioning techniques, sectional views, auxiliary views, threads and fasteners, and sketching typical to all shop drawings. Safety will be emphasized as an integral part of the course. Basic Troubleshooting Course #: 470317 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: .5 This course explores the science of troubleshooting and the importance of proper maintenance procedures; how to work well with others, aids in communication, and trade responsibilities; examines actual troubleshooting techniques, aids in troubleshooting, and how to use schematics and symbols; focuses on specific maintenance tasks such as solving mechanical and electrical problems, breakdown maintenance, and the hows and whys of planned maintenance. CO-OP I (IM) Course #: 470305 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Cooperative Education provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the student's educational objectives. Students participating in the Cooperative Education program receive compensation for their work. Must be approved by instructor Industrial Maintenance Electrical Motor Controls Course #: 470348 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course addresses the diversity of electric motor control devices and applications used in industry today with safety and electrical lockouts included. Maintaining Industrial Equipment Course #: 470318 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course is designed to introduce the student to maintenance techniques and procedures used to maintain industrial equipment. Robotics and Industrial Automation (Ind Maint) Course #: 470351 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Introduction to the theory of robots including terminology, components, and basic programming. Provides theory of serve and non-servo robots. Topics include robot types, controllers, manipulators, basic robotic programming, and fluid power systems. Provides basic theory of flexible and computer-integrated manufacturing and control systems. Shop Management Course #: 470301 Grade: 9 High School Credit: .5 This course introduces the basic principles of sound and efficient shop management. Inventory control, fiscal management, and customer relations are emphasized.

Special Problems (IM) Course #: 470336 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Course designed to enhance a student’s understanding of problem solving in industrial situations. It expands on the task lists that have already been taught to the student in previous industrial maintenance courses. Must be approved by instructor.


Welding Welding A Course #: 480503 Grade: 9 High School Credit: .5 Introduction to welding, cutting processes, and related equipment. Basic setup, operation, and related safety are applied. Blueprint Reading for Welding: Course #: 480505 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Provides a study of occupationally specific prints for welders. Advanced study of multi-view drawings, assembly drawings, datum dimensions, numerical control drawings, sheet metal prints, castings and forgings, instrumentation and control charts and diagrams, working drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerance and use of reference materials and books are included. Occupational specifics including welding drawings, symbols, joint types, grooves, pipe welding symbols, testing symbols, and specification interpretations are stressed. CO-OP I (Welding) Course #: 480541 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This course introduces the basic principles of sound and efficient shop management. Inventory control, fiscal management, and customer relations are emphasized. Must be approved by instructor Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Course #: 480522 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Identification, inspection, and maintenance of GMAW machines; identification, selection and storage of GMAW electrodes; principles of GMAW; and the effects of variables on the GMAW process. Theory and applications of related processes such as FCAW and SAW and metallurgy are also included. Teaches the practical application and manipulative skills of Gas Metal Arc Welding and the proper safety situations needed in this process. Both ferrous and non-ferrous metals will be covered, as well as various joint designs on plate in all positions. Oxy-Fuel Systems Course #: 480523 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 A working knowledge of: oxy-fuel identification, set-up, inspection, and maintenance; consumable identification, selection and care; principles of operation; and effects of variables for manual and mechanized oxy-fuel cutting, welding, brazing principles and practice, and metallurgy. Shop safety and equipment use are also covered. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Course #: 480521 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Teaches students the identification, inspection, and maintenance of SMAW electrodes; principles of SMAW; the effects of variables on the SMAW process to weld plate and pipe; and metallurgy. Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove (SMAW Groove) Course #: 480528 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 Provides experiences in which students acquire the manipulative skills to do groove welds in all positions with backing. Special Problems (Welding) Course #: 480595 Grade: 10, 11, 12 High School Credit: 1 This is a course designed for the student who has demonstrated specific needs in the area of welding. Must be approved by instructor

Dual Credit Courses offered @ RCHS

Russell County High School offers a number of opportunities for academically talented high school students to enroll in dual credit courses. College credits earned while in high school provide students an opportunity to pursue more rigorous course work than may be available in the general high school curriculum. These courses meet the criteria for high school credit and college credit. Only high school credit will appear on

the Russell County High School transcript. Once a course is completed, the student’s grades and credit hours appear on his/her official college transcript. To receive an official copy of his/her transcript a student must request it directly from the college. See additional information below.

What advantages does Dual Credit offer to Students?

Students earn college credit and begin to develop a college transcript attesting to their success with challenging work.

Students gain experience with college instructional methods and expectations.

Students may proceed more directly to their major studies in college and possibly shorten their time of study.

Dual Credit students usually pay less than usual tuition charge for an undergraduate course. Financial aid may be available.

In order to take dual credit courses, students must apply to the college and meet all admission requirements and application deadlines. The criterion to be accepted is specific to each college and will be detailed below. The ACT is required by all colleges/universities. Tuition fees are applicable and are the student’s responsibility. The Mary Jo Young Scholarship is available to high school students enrolled in dual credit courses. Preference is given to students of low income families and first generation college attendees. This scholarship can be used at only ONE college/university for up to two courses per semester. If courses are being taken at more than one college, the one with the highest tuition and book fees should be listed on the application. Students applying for this scholarship will create their MyKHEAA account and complete the application on the day they enter their course requests on the student portal. Students will need to bring their social security number and email address to create their account.

Mary Jo Young Scholarship

Student must: o Be enrolled in dual credit courses at a Kentucky college. o Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. o Be a legal resident of Kentucky. o Be a high school junior or senior during the 2015-2016 academic year. o Either have an ACT composite score of 18 or higher; OR achieve a grade point average

(GPA) of 2.5 or higher for the 2014-2015 academic year. Award:

o Up to $420 for one course or $840 for two courses. o Reimbursement of textbook cost up to $125 for one course or $250 for two courses.

Application: o The application deadline for the 2015-2016 year is May 15, 2015. o Sign in to the KHEAA website at www.kheaa.com to apply.

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Mary Jo Young Scholarship Application Instructions: 1. Go to www.kheaa.com and click on “Sign In” in the upper right corner to sign in to your MyKHEAA account

or to create an account. 2. After you log in, select the “MyKHEAA—View Account Information” link, then choose “Apply Online for

Scholarships” from the menu on the left, and then click “Mary Jo Young Scholarship” and follow instructions from there.

3. Complete the application and submit. If courses are being taken in the fall semester at more than one college, the one with the highest tuition and book fees should be listed on the application.

4. Put Stacy Coe for your counselor’s name and (270)866-3341 for the school phone number. 5. Answer “yes” to dual credit classes and “no” to online AP classes. 6. You will receive a confirmation message once you have successfully completed the application process. 7. Students will be notified this summer by email or letter after June 1st if they are chosen to be awarded

this scholarship. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Students should contact the admissions office of colleges and universities they are interested in attending after graduation and ask how dual credit classes transfer to that college BEFORE signing up for a dual credit class. Do this PRIOR to the day you are scheduled to register for classes via student portal. Admission counselors are usually quick to respond to emailed questions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***Prerequisites for college credit and tuition fees are based on current information and subject to change.

Campbellsville University (CU) Student must provide the following each semester a new course is taken: 1. Application for Dual Credit Program 2. Copy of current high school transcript 3. Copy of ACT, SAT, PLAN, or PSAT score report. 4. Letter of permission from guidance counselor stating the student has met the dual program guidelines. 5. Completed Course Schedule Form 6. Complete payment for the course with signed payment form.

Acceptance into the Campbellsville University high school dual credit program is based on academic achievement. A three-hour course (which most are) will cost $195.00. Payment is to be made at the time the student submits an application and other forms.

Campbellsville University courses for Grade 11 students ONLY: U.S. History: U.S. History Since 1877 (HST 120)—3 hrs college credit

Campbellsville University courses for Grade 12 students ONLY: Pre-Calculus: College Algebra (MTH 111)—3 hrs college credit Calculus: Elementary Calculus and Its Applications (MTH 123)—3 hrs college credit

Requirements for math classes:

GPA ACT Math test score ACT Composite test score Pay Required Tuition


composite score and the math score on the PLAN (score of 18 or higher) or PSAT

$195

Requirements for history class:

GPA ACT Reading score ACT Composite test score Pay Required Tuition


composite score and the reading score on the PLAN (score of 18 or higher) or PSAT

$195

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Somerset Community College (SCC) SCC Courses for Grade 12 Students ONLY: Sociology: Sociology 101 (SOC 101)—3 hours college credit English: English 101 (Writing I)—3 hours college credit REQUIREMENTS for English 101

GPA ACT English ACT Reading Pay Required Fees

Option 1 3.00 18 20 $216 tuition* + purchase textbook GPA COMPASS English COMPASS Reading Option 2 3.00 74 85 $216 tuition* + purchase textbook

REQUIREMENTS for Sociology 101

GPA ACT Reading Pay Required Fees

Option 1 3.00 20 $216 tuition* + purchase textbook GPA COMPASS Reading Option 2 3.00 85 $216 tuition* + purchase textbook

Admission guidelines: Textbook may be purchased through SCC. The ACT score must be earned PRIOR to enrollment in college courses. COMPASS score may be substituted @ SCC’s discretion if ACT requirement is not met. (This test is given at SCC at no cost to the student.)

Murray State University Racer Academy The Racer Academy is designed for high school juniors and seniors. High school students can realize substantial savings by taking advantage of dual credit, on-line courses offered by Murray State University. Admission Requirements Applicants must be a high school junior or senior. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or rank in top half of class. Applicants must submit the following:

Complete the Application for Admission. Submit High School Transcript. Submit ACT or PLAN Test scores from the testing agency or posted on your high school

transcript. Minimum scores required are: ACT Composite = 18; or PLAN = 18 GPA: 3.0 (cumulative) Must meet prerequisites for individual classes Recommendation from high school counselor. Approval/Permission Form Application fee: $40.00 (subject to change) Tuition fee: $157.50 (subject to change) AED 104 fee is $189 Students will receive the appropriate hours of college credit for completing the course

assignments, quizzes, mid-term exam and final exam. AGR 199 Contemporary Issues in Agriculture (3 hours)—Must have any Agriculture class as deemed appropriate by Ms. Garmon or Ms. Wethington. AGR 100 Animal Science (3 hours)—Must have Animal Science AGR 130 Intro to Agri-Business/Economics (3 hours)—Must take Agribusiness/Ag. Employability Skills OR Agriculture Sales and Marketing

AED 104 Introduction to Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Life-Knowledge (3 hours – web course)—Must have any Agriculture class as deemed appropriate by Ms. Garmon or Ms. Wethington.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) WKU Courses for Grade 12 Students ONLY:

Students taking WKU online must apply as a dual-credit student and be accepted. o www.wku.edu/dualcredit/apply

Complete a student information and registration form and return to WKU dual credit office. Students will then register for the classes that they wish to take. Pay all tuition and fees by due date—TBA.

REQUIREMENTS for WKU classes

Course Number

Course Name GPA Prerequisite Pay Required Fees

ART 100 Art Appreciation 3.0 N/A $210 tuition + purchase textbook

COMM 145 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3.0 N/A $210 tuition + purchase textbook

ECON 150 Introduction to Economics 3.0 N/A $210 tuition + purchase textbook

ENGL 100C Intro to College Writing 3.0 English ACT 18 $210 tuition + purchase textbook

HIST 102 World History II 3.0 N/A $210 tuition + purchase textbook

MATH 109C General Math 3.0 Math ACT 19 $210 tuition + purchase textbook

PS 110 American National Government 3.0 N/A $210 tuition + purchase textbook

PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology 3.0 N/A $210 tuition + purchase textbook

SOCL 100 Introductory Sociology 3.0 N/A $210 tuition + purchase textbook

For more information, please visit: www.wku.edu/dualcredit/online/spring.php

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The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science

The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky is a public, residential high school for juniors and seniors who have demonstrated a desire to pursue advanced careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields in addition to exceptional educational performance.

Instead of spending their junior and senior years in traditional high schools, students enroll in the Gatton Academy and live in Schneider Hall, a uniquely dedicated residence hall. Taking courses offered by Western Kentucky University, their classmates are fellow Gatton Academy students and WKU undergraduate students.

The program, which began in 2007 with 120 students and now numbers 126, is Kentucky’s only full tuition-paid, residential program for students who are gifted in mathematics and science. The Gatton Academy is one of sixteen state-supported residential high schools with an emphasis in STEM subjects in the United States. The Gatton Academy is an institutional member of the National Consortium of Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science, and Technology.

Additional information about the Gatton Academy is available at www.wku.edu/academy .

STUDENT SELECTION The Gatton Academy admits approximately 60 Kentucky residents each year with equal division between male and female students for a total of 126 students. Gatton Academy applicants are high school sophomores who have completed at least Geometry, Algebra I, and Algebra II by the end of their sophomore year. Approximately one-quarter of students admitted to the Gatton Academy have completed coursework in Trigonometry, Calculus, or more advanced mathematics. Close to 200 students apply for the limited number of available openings in each class. On average, students admitted to the Gatton Academy have ACT scores eight points higher than graduating Kentucky high school seniors. The Gatton Academy recommends students take the ACT at least once during the sophomore year so that scores reflect the current aptitude of the student. The admissions committee seeks students who possess maturity, passion, and individuality—key characteristics in creating a vibrant community of learners. Interest in advanced careers in science, technology, engineering, and math as well as personal experiences are shared through student responses to application essay questions, recommendations from teachers, administrators, and community members, and interviews. Gatton Academy and WKU staff members as well as educators, business leaders, and other program stakeholders from throughout Kentucky work together to evaluate the annual pool of applicants.

Gatton Academy applicants for the Class of 2018 must

o be a current resident of the state of Kentucky, o be a sophomore or have achieved sophomore status, o complete Geometry and Algebra II prior to enrollment, o score a minimum 22 math on the ACT or score a minimum 520 math on the SAT o (ACT score must be on file with WKU. Submit ACT scores to code 1562. Take ACT no later than December 2015.) o submit all required materials no later than February 1, 2016.

Applications will be posted in September 2015 at www.wku.edu/academy . Gatton Academy Application Process for Russell County High School Students

Russell County High School students typically take Algebra II during their 11th grade year. In order for RCHS students to meet the criteria for application to the Gatton Academy, 10th grade students will be allowed to take Algebra II along with Geometry, provided they have a minimum ACT math score of 22. Any student who is allowed to do this and is not accepted to the Gatton Academy will take either Pre-Calculus or Pre-College Math during 11th grade and will be required to take a 5th advanced math course their senior year to fulfill RCHS math requirements for graduation.

Since 9th graders register for 10th grade classes in April, Gatton Academy applicants must have an ACT math score of 22 or higher to be allowed to register for both Geometry and Algebra II next year. Ninth grade students who do not meet this requirement may take the ACT test on June 13, 2015 (registration deadline is May 8, 2015) and if a math score of 22 or higher is earned, the Algebra II class will be added to the student’s schedule.

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Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics

The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics is a dual-credit residential high school for

academically exceptional Kentucky students. The Academy will be housed on the campus of Morehead State

University, consistently ranked as one of the safest campuses in the Commonwealth. Scheduled to open in

August 2015, the Craft Academy will meet the unique educational needs of academically gifted and talented

high school juniors and seniors in the Commonwealth. A college-level curriculum will allow students to finish

high school while also completing up to two years of university coursework. The academic rigor of the Craft

Academy will challenge students to excel at the highest level. They will be focused on a core of math and

science courses while engaging in electives in arts and humanities. In addition, the Craft Academy will offer

unique, project-based STEM+X courses that will enrich educational experiences and develop competencies

in entrepreneurship and innovation, design and creativity, and civic and regional engagement. The residential

college experience and environment promotes excellence, innovation and creativity while developing the full

potential of the state’s brightest minds and most promising future leaders. Students will live on campus in a

newly renovated residence hall designed for high school-aged students. The facility will have meeting and

social space and be staffed 24/7. Counselors and advisors will also be available.

Admission Requirements Craft Academy applicants are high school sophomores who will have completed geometry, algebra I, and

algebra II by the end of their sophomore year. Students are selected based on ACT or SAT scores; academic

grades from ninth and tenth grades; interest in advanced careers in science, technology, engineering and math;

student responses to application essay questions; interviews by Academy staff members; and recommendations

from teachers and other individuals who can attest to a student’s need and preparedness for the program.

Application and Selection Dates for Class of 2018

Application process begins Aug. 1, 2015.

Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2016.

Submit your completed application to [email protected] or by mail to 150 University

Blvd, Box 746, Morehead, KY 40351.

Students selected for interviews will be notified by approximately February 10, and interviews will be

held in February.

Selections will be made by March 1, 2016.

60 high school sophomores will be selected to begin the Fall 2016 semester at Craft Academy as high

school juniors.

Craft Academy applicants for Fall 2016 must: Be a current resident of the state of Kentucky; Be a high school sophomore; Complete geometry, algebra I and algebra II prior to enrollment; Score a minimum 22 math on the ACT or minimum 520 on the SAT; and Submit a completed application and all required materials no later than Feb. 1, 2016. To complete this

application on your computer, download and open in Adobe Reader. o Required materials include an official high school transcript, ACT or SAT test scores, and three letters of

recommendation, one of which must be written by school personnel and at least one written by a community member.

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