REGISTRATION CATALOG Grades 9-12

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1 EDINA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION CATALOG Grades 9-12

2 Edina High School 6754 Valley View Road Edina, MN (952) January, 2016 Dear Edina Students and Parents: In high schools, we are charged with preparing students for a future that is yet to exist. After graduation, many students will pursue jobs or careers that have not been created. In many instances, change becomes a part of who students become professionally. Therefore, it is imperative that we, as a school, begin to equip students with the necessary skills to be successful at the next level; whether it is college, vocational training, or work. This process of equipping students for the next level starts with the registration process. Our registration catalog serves as a guide to the many academic programs offered at Edina High School. It contains course descriptions, specific information about graduation requirements, and general information for planning post-high school options. We recommend that students read this booklet carefully. It will prove helpful in answering many registration questions. Program planning is truly a team effort that involves parents, students, and staff. The academic program at Edina High School is extensive and offers a wide range of opportunities. It is important for students to include the Edina staff in the decision making process. The personal contacts made with faculty members and counselors at Edina High School will prove beneficial. They will be happy to assist students in their efforts. Planning carefully now will continue to serve students well in their future years at Edina High School and beyond. Making good academic decisions during a student s time at Edina High School will help them render decisions that impact future planning. We want students to experience a fulfilling high school career. For planning resources available, please visit with the assigned counselor. We look forward to working with all students next fall. Best wishes for a continued successful school year! Sincerely, Dr. W. Bruce Locklear Principal 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... 4 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS... 4 STATE REQUIRED TESTS... 4 REGISTRATION... 5 CONVENTIONAL COURSES... 5 ENRICHMENT, SUPPORT & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING... 5 ENRICHED LEARNING AND COLLEGE CREDIT... 5 GRADE WEIGHTING... 6 BLENDED LEARNING... 6 ZERO HOUR... 6 COURSE CHANGES... 6 POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING... 7 FOUR YEAR COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES... 7 COMMUNITY COLLEGES... 8 BUSINESS & TECHNICAL SCHOOLS... 8 JOB ENTRY... 8 MILITARY SERVICE... 8 ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY/NCAA... 8 GRADES COURSE SELECTIONS... 9 ARTS PERFORMING ARTS, FINE ARTS, VISUAL ARTS... 9 BUSINESS EDUCATION ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY ENGLISH FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES MATHEMATICS PERSONAL WELLNESS & FITNESS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES WORLD LANGUAGES ENRICHMENT, SUPPORT & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ALTERNATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES GRADE 9 COURSE SELECTIONS ART ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES LANGUAGE ARTS MATHEMATICS MUSIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES WORLD LANGUAGES AVID

4 INTRODUCTION The Edina High School curriculum has been planned to offer a wide range of courses and alternative learning experiences. It is our goal to meet each student s needs by offering diverse educational options. Courses of study offered at Edina High School and many off-campus programs are summarized in this catalog. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students must earn 43 semester credits in grades 9-12, including at least 30 in grades 10-12, in order to qualify for graduation. Students in grade 9 must register for eight credits each semester. Students in grade 10 must register for six credits each semester. Students in grades 11 and 12 must register for at least five credits each semester. A student registering for only five courses must also register for a study hall, student assistant or another alternative option for one period each day. Students must complete six semesters of study or the equivalent in grades to graduate from Edina High School. The following is a brief description of requirements; please refer to the individual subject sections of this guide and the Graduation Requirements Worksheet, available from the guidance office, for additional clarification. Required Subjects Credits Minimal Required Courses Mathematics 6 Algebra (no high school credit), Geometry, Advanced Algebra and coursework in probability and statistics Science 6 Biology, at least Physics or Chemistry, and two additional semester credits. Chemistry is a prerequisite for Biology and is highly recommended for students pursuing entrance into a four-year college Language Arts / English 8 Language Arts 9 or Pre-AP English 9, English 10 or Pre-AP English 10, US Literature, and two additional semester credits. Physical Education 2 Physical Education 9, and one additional semester credit in grades Social Studies 7 Geography, U.S. Government, U.S. History, World History or European History, and Economics. Arts 2 Coursework in visual arts, music, theater, dance, or media. Health 1 Health Required Credits 32 Elective Credits 11 Total Credits Needed for Graduation 43 A minimum of 30 credits must be completed in grades STATE REQUIRED TESTS CLASS OF 2017 CLASS OF 2018 CLASS OF 2019 Completion of MCA Math and MCA Reading Completion of MCA Math and MCA Reading Completion of MCA Math and MCA Reading AND AND AND Completion of EXPLORE (Grade 8) Completion of EXPLORE (Grade 8) Completion of EXPLORE (Grade 8) Completion of PLAN (Grade 10) Must be provided the opportunity to complete the ACT + Writing during the school day. Test will be held on April 19, (Grade 11) Must be provided the opportunity to complete the ACT + Writing during the school day. (Grade 11) Must be provided the opportunity to complete the ACT + Writing during the school day. (Grade 11) 4

5 REGISTRATION When planning for next year s school program, each student must consider his/her needs, interests, abilities and tentative post-high school plans. It is recommended that each student seek information and advice from family members, teachers, and counselors, in addition to giving careful consideration to the course descriptions in this catalog. Special registration worksheets will be distributed to students in school. Students must be very careful to use the correct course title and course number when completing these worksheets. The courses that are listed with S1 and S2 are courses that meet during both semesters. This means that students must register for both semesters using both semester numbers. All course numbers are shown directly under the semester designations. CONVENTIONAL COURSES Conventional courses are arranged in this catalog in the traditional subject areas listed below. Arts: Performing, Fine, & Visual Arts Business Engineering and Technology English Family & Consumer Sciences Mathematics Personal Wellness & Fitness Science Social Studies World Languages ENRICHMENT, SUPPORT, AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING These courses and programs of study differ in content or in other ways from conventional courses. Some of the experiences occur away from the school campus, some involve part-time employment, and some are opportunities to provide service to others. More complete descriptions are located near the end of this registration guide. Enrichment, support, and experiential learning experiences include: AVID Hennepin Technical College Sophomore Seminar Junior/Senior Seminar Student Council STRIVE Windigo Work Experience/Internships Zephyrus Other programs available at EHS are listed below and are accessed through school counselors or special programming. Those include: English as a Second Language Options at Edina High School Post-Secondary Option Program (PSEO) Special Education Services ENRICHED LEARNING AND COLLEGE CREDIT Students have many enriched course offerings from which to choose. Such options include the possibility of earning college credit through Project Lead the Way, Advanced Placement (AP) or College Level Examination Programs (CLEP). Additional information about enriched learning opportunities is included in this catalog and from counselors. Advanced Placement examinations require payment of a fee. They are administered on campus each May. College Level Examination Programs are administered at many colleges and universities upon the student s entry. Any student interested in this option should consult the catalog of the college or university to which he/she is applying. Specific courses that are designed to provide an enriched approach and/or to provide preparation for Advanced Placement examinations are as follows: AP United States Literature AP Biology AP Calculus (AB & BC) AP Chemistry AP Comparative Government AP Computer Science AP Economics (Micro/Macro) AP Environmental Science AP European History AP French Language and Culture AP German V AP Human Geography AP Latin V AP Literature 12 AP Physics AP Psychology AP Spanish V AP Spanish VI: Literature AP Statistics and Trigonometry AP Studio Art AP U.S. Government AP U.S. History AP World History Civil Engineering and Architecture Digital Electronics Enriched Biology Enriched Chemistry Enriched French IV Enriched Physics 9 Enriched Sociology Enriched Spanish IV Intro to Engineering Design Pre-AP English 9 and 10 Principles of Engineering Design 5

6 GRADE WEIGHTING Advanced Placement (AP) courses are weighted at 1.2 in the student s academic GPA as compared to other courses offered in this registration guide. BLENDED LEARNING Edina High School offers several courses that are taught in a blended format. These courses differ from traditional courses in their combination of face-to-face and online learning. For many students, this format offers the best characteristics of each instructional mode. Not all students are wellsuited for the independence and self-discipline required of a blended learner. Please use the link below to determine whether blended learning is appropriate for you. ZERO HOUR Zero hour classes are intended to provide students with opportunities to expand their course selections. The offering of a zero hour class is contingent upon sufficient enrollment and the ability to staff the course. It is expected that students selecting zero hour classes will make the commitment to remain in those courses for the entire term(s) they are enrolled. The courses listed below may be offered during the school year. Students should register for zero hour classes at the same time that they register for other courses. It should be noted that zero hour course numbers are different than those in the registration catalog. Be sure to use the numbers included on this flyer. Edina High School does not provide transportation to students participating in the zero hour program. Parents and students may apply for, but are not guaranteed, a parking permit. Course Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Course Course # Course # Course # AP European History Blended Guided Wellness Study AP United States History Chemistry Wellness & Lifetime Activities Varsity Choir Sem. 2 Course # SCHEDULE CHANGES The master schedule is created each year to accommodate course selections by students. From this, faculty members are employed, textbooks are purchased, and rooms are assigned based on these course requests. The master schedule does change from semester to semester and students are not guaranteed the same teacher or class schedule each semester. Because our district is growing and classroom capacity is at the cap, schedule changes will follow a strict procedure. Students may modify their course requests at specific times during the spring and early summer. Students will receive a copy of their class schedule at Get Connected Day in August. Students may not modify their schedules unless they are adding or dropping a course, changing levels in a course, or filling an unscheduled hour. Once the semester has begun, a schedule change request will only be made for the following: Course Additions: Students may add a course to fill an unscheduled hour, study hall, or another course only if there is available space in the desired class during the first week of each semester. Students are expected to complete all of the work that was assigned in the new course prior to enrollment. Course Drops: Students in grades 11 and 12 may drop a course prior to the end of the fifth week of each semester without penalty provided the student maintains at least five credit-bearing courses. Students in grade 10 must maintain at least six credit-bearing courses. Students should fill out a course drop form available in the counseling office. Students who drop a class after the deadline will receive a grade of F included on their transcript and in their grade point average. Course Level Changes: Students may change levels of a course prior to the end of the fifth week of each semester provided there is available space in the desired course. Course level change forms are available in the counseling office. In order to do make a course level change, students must: Initiate a level change discussion with their teacher Demonstrate they have completed all formative and summative work and sought additional help from the teacher Demonstrate they have discussed the level change request with their counselor Request that their teacher complete the level change form After the parent(s) contacts the teacher, the request will be forwarded to the counselor and respective assistant principal for approval Students must remain in the class, completing work, until the level change is approved. The letter grade at the time of withdrawal is the grade that follows the student to his/her new class. The student will be responsible for demonstrating mastery of any learning targets missed prior to the level change. As the semester progresses, the teacher will review the student s grade to ensure that it accurately reflects mastery of the new course s learning targets.

7 POST-HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING TYPICAL FOUR YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES In general, being academically prepared for college means adequate preparation in English, history/social studies, mathematics and science. Most college programs also require the study of a world language. Study in these fields may enable students to score higher on college entrance tests. Nearly all colleges expect students to have taken at least 18 semester credits in these college preparatory, academic areas while in grades The more selective the college, the more preparation they expect in core academic disciplines. To learn about specific admission requirements, students should consult websites of the colleges and universities where they are interested in possibly attending. In particular, please note their requirements for English credits. While Edina High School accepts courses such as Journalism: Print and Broadcast for English credit, some schools may not accept them as part of a four-year admissions requirement in English. In addition, Windigo and Zephyrus will not meet the English requirement for either Edina High School or four-year colleges or universities. There are a few universities that may not accept courses such as Art of Film (Film and Literature) or Mass Media. As always, if a student has any questions about admission requirements, he/she should talk with their respective counselor. Entrance requirements for more selective colleges and for several of the colleges of the University of Minnesota follow: MORE SELECTIVE FOUR YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Most colleges require the following courses/credits in Grades 9-12 as a minimum: 8 credits in English (emphasis on writing, speaking and literature) 8 credits in math (2 years of algebra, 1 year of geometry, and 1 year of FST or Precalculus) 6 credits in laboratory sciences 7 credits in social sciences 8 credits in a single world language, strongly recommended (Grades 8-12)* *American Sign Language is accepted as a second language by most, but not all schools. The expectations at competitive colleges are significantly higher. These colleges would expect prospective students to have challenged themselves by taking at least some Advanced Placement or enriched courses UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Students planning to attend the University of Minnesota, or any of its branches, their freshman year should complete the following, at a minimum, in Grades 9-12: 8 credits in English (emphasis on writing, speaking and literature) 8 credits in mathematics (1 year each of algebra, geometry, advanced algebra, and FST or college algebra prep) 6 credits in laboratory sciences (1 year each of a biological and a physical science) 4 credits in a single world language (Grades 8-12) 6 credits in social studies (including United States history) 2 credits in visual and performing arts, including instruction in the history and interpretation of the art form (e.g., theater arts, music, band, chorus, orchestra, drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, etc.) We strongly encourage students to take courses beyond these minimum requirements. Additional coursework beyond these minimums increases a student s chances for admission. Indeed, while not requiring more courses, almost all successful applicants present additional classes. MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Students planning to enter a Minnesota State University are required to complete the following courses in grades 9-12: 8 credits in English (emphasis on writing, speaking, and literature) 6 credits in science (1 year each of chemistry, physics, and biology) 6 credits in mathematics (1 year each of algebra, geometry, advanced algebra) 4 credits in a single world language (Grades 8-12) 6 credits in social studies (1 year each of US history and geography) 7

8 COMMUNITY COLLEGES Community colleges offer some vocationally oriented programs involving one or two years of study to prepare for full-time employment. They also offer the first two years of a traditional four-year college program. Most community colleges admit any student who has graduated from high school. However, some programs have special admissions requirements. Interested students should check catalogs and/or speak directly with an admissions representative. BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES A wide variety of programs are offered in these schools, both public and private. Some involve prior training in high school. Interested students should check the catalogs of these schools in the Career Center or phone the school directly for suggested high school preparation. JOB ENTRY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL Students who plan to enter employment directly after high school graduation may want to consider courses to improve their skills in mathematics, communications, and technical fields. Students considering moving into employment directly out of high school should also consider that they may want to pursue post-secondary training at a later time. MILITARY SERVICE Many training opportunities are offered in the military services. Some of these involve special preparation in high school. Military information is readily available from the recruiters and in the Career Center. Recruiters from the various branches visit once each quarter. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETE DIVISION I OR II If you intend to participate in Division I or II athletics as a college freshman, you must register and be certified by the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse is the agency that handles all eligibility for Division I and II athletics. REGISTRATION PROCESS Clearinghouse Registration Materials are available on the website that maintains and processes all of the initialeligibility certifications. Complete the online form at the website listed above or call the NCAA publications hotline at for a free copy of the Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete which contains the registration forms and a Clearinghouse brochure. This guide can also be viewed online in the Student-Athlete Eligibility and recruiting section of the web site. TEST SCORES To be certified, you must submit your ACT or SAT scores to the NCAA Clearinghouse. Your scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to the Clearinghouse. CORE COURSE GUIDELINES/NCAA INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY CLEARINGHOUSE Students inquiring about approved core courses should consult with the NCAA Clearinghouse website at The EHS school code for all NCAA documents is Students should see their counselor if they have questions about anything related to the NCAA or athletic eligibility. 8

9 EDINA HIGH SCHOOL GRADES COURSE SELECTIONS ARTS: PERFORMING ARTS, FINE ARTS, & VISUAL ARTS DANCE All courses in dance are elective INTRODUCTION TO DANCE Course Numbers: This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement. Want to learn how to execute that cool Hip-hop move from the Beyoncé video? Need to improve your balance and coordination for hockey? Ever wonder what it would be like to dance a section from the Swan Lake ballet? Then Introduction to Dance is the course for you! Available to sophomores, juniors and seniors, Dance Class counts as your performing arts credit or as a general elective credit. This introductory course to movement is designed to teach students the basics of contemporary, cultural, and classical dance styles. Students learn the rudimentary steps that all dance genres are based upon and how to properly execute these movements. Students will then build upon these movements to learn the basic steps of several dance styles. These styles include: Yoga, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Tap and Swing. Students also have the opportunity to learn how to choreograph and create their own dance numbers. The class culminates in a festive, evening performance for friends and family. THEATRE FOR ALL: A PERFORMING ARTS BASED SERVICE LEARNING COURSE Course Numbers: This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement. Theatre for All is a performing arts class that pairs disabled students with non-disabled peers in order to produce and perform a musical. Students learn singing, dancing, and acting skills as well as basic set, costume, make-up, and lighting design skills. Students work with their partner to learn these skills in order to create a student produced and directed show. During the course of rehearsals, students also learn how to communicate and collaborate effectively, successfully and creatively. Non-disabled students learn how their skills can be used to serve the community and disabled students learn how their personal voice and identity can shine in public and on the stage. MUSIC PERFORMANCE All courses in music are elective BAND Course Offered: Semester 1 and 2 Course Numbers: Completion of both semesters of this course fully satisfies the Arts requirement. All students who intend to participate in band must register with the course numbers above. Placement in all bands at Edina High School is by audition. Students will be assigned to one of the following bands according to skill level, needs, and interest. Concert Band Concert Band is a full-year course with emphasis on the development of good ensemble playing through the performance of the standard literature for band. There are a wide variety of classical, popular and service performance opportunities for full band, small ensembles and soloists. In January and February, during preparations for the annual POPS concerts, two full band rehearsals a week are held outside the school day. During the fall quarter all members of the Concert Band will automatically become members of the Marching Band. Most of the Marching Band preparations will be done during regularly scheduled class hours, but some outside of school rehearsals will be necessary. These will be scheduled at the discretion of the head Marching Band director in relation to the home football schedule and weather conditions. Members who are assigned to Concert Band will perform at concerts, select home winter sports activities, and state and regional competitions. Varsity Band Varsity Band is a full-year course with emphasis on the development of good ensemble playing through the performance of the standard literature for band. There are a wide variety of classical, popular and service performance opportunities for full band, small ensembles and soloists. During the fall quarter all members of the Varsity Band will automatically become members of the Marching Band. Most of the 9

10 Marching Band preparations will be done during the regularly scheduled class hours, but some outside of school rehearsals will be necessary. These will be scheduled at the discretion of the head Marching Band director in relation to the home football schedule and weather conditions. Members who are assigned to Varsity Band will perform at concerts, select home winter sports activities, and state and regional competitions. Symphonic Band Symphonic Band is a full-year course with emphasis on the development of good ensemble playing through the performance of the standard literature for band. There are a wide variety of classical, popular and service performance opportunities for full band, small ensembles and soloists. During the fall quarter all members of the Symphonic Band will automatically become members of the Marching Band. Most of the Marching Band preparations will be done during regularly scheduled class hours, but some outside of school rehearsals will be necessary. These will be scheduled at the discretion of the head Marching Band director in relation to the home football schedule and weather conditions. Members who are assigned to Symphonic Band will perform at concerts, select home winter sports activities, and state and regional competitions. Repertory Band--Repertory Band is a full-year course with emphasis on the growth and development of the emerging band musician. Geared towards students with emerging skills or students who are coming back to band after taking time off or even the student looking to learn a band instrument, Repertory Band will focus on individual and ensemble skills in an effort to help students find a home in the Edina Band Program. Through full band, small ensembles and solo opportunities, students will advance their individual and ensemble skills. Students will develop musical skills through the performance of the standard literature for band. During the fall quarter all members of the Repertory Band would have the opportunity to become members of the Marching Band. Members who are assigned to Repertory Band will perform at concerts, select home winter sports activities, and state and regional competitions. CHOIR Additional Offerings: Varsity Choir available both regular day and zero hour (for zero hour course number, see p. 6) Course Offered: Semester 1 and 2 Course Numbers: Completion of both semesters of this course fully satisfies the Arts requirement. All students who intend to participate in choir must register with the course numbers above. All sophomores will be enrolled in Varsity Choir. All other students will audition in the spring. Varsity Choir (10,11,12) Varsity Choir is a two-semester, non-auditioned, course that seeks to develop good vocal techniques through rehearsal and performance experience. Vocal technique and sight-reading skills are a part of each rehearsal. Repertoire for Varsity Choir ranges from serious choral literature to contemporary pop arrangements. Attendance is required at the Fall Concert, Masterworks Concert and the Happenin show in spring. Concert Choir (11,12) Concert Choir is a two-semester course that focuses primarily on the rehearsal and performance of quality standard choral literature from the Renaissance through the Twentieth Century. Auditions with the director are required prior to registration. When applicable and appropriate, fundamentals of music theory and music history are reviewed. Vocal technique and sight-reading are stressed in every rehearsal. Concert Choir appears publicly several times during the year and tours annually in the spring. Attendance is required at each performance, which includes the Fall Concert, Masterworks Concert, Current Jam, and Commencement. Bel Canto (11,12) Bel Canto is a two-semester auditioned choir designed especially for the rehearsal and performance of three-part treble music (Soprano I, Soprano II and Alto). Vocal technique and basic sight-reading skills are part of each rehearsal. All Bel Canto members are required to perform in the Fall Concert, Masterworks Concert and the Happenin show in the spring. Mixed Choir (11,12)-Mixed Choir is a two-semester course that focuses primarily on improving vocal skills through performance of outstanding choral literature from all historical periods. Auditions with the director are required prior to registration. Vocal technique and sight-reading skills are a part of each rehearsal. Attendance is required at the Fall Concert, Masterworks Concert and the Happenin show in the spring. ORCHESTRA Course Offered: Semester 1 and 2 Course Numbers: Completion of both semesters of this course fully satisfies the Arts requirement. All students who intend to participate in orchestra must register with the course numbers above. Placement in all orchestras at Edina High School is by audition. Students will be assigned to one of the following orchestras according to skill level, needs, and interest. Symphonic Orchestra- Membership, via audition and selection by the director, is open to string players who have had previous advanced instrumental training. Emphasis is on the development of good ensemble playing through the performance of the standard works of orchestral repertoire. Concerts and recitals will be performed in the community and in school. These include a Cabaret, All City and a Spring Concerto concert. There are also contests and a yearly tour. Some rehearsals are scheduled outside the school day in preparation for major performing events. Prerequisite: One full year of participation in Philharmonic or Varsity Orchestra. 10

11 Varsity Orchestra- Membership, via audition and selection by the director, is open to string players who have had previous instrumental training. Emphasis is on the development of good ensemble playing through the performance of the standard works of orchestral repertoire. Concerts and recitals will be performed in the community and in school. These include a Cabaret, All City and a Spring Concerto concert. There are also contests and a yearly tour. Some rehearsals are scheduled outside the school day in preparation for major performing events. Philharmonic Orchestra- Membership in the orchestra is open to all string players who have had previous instrumental training. Emphasis is on the development of good ensemble playing through the performance of standard works of orchestral repertoire. Concerts and recitals will be performed in the community and in school. These include a Winter Concert, Cabaret Concert, All-City Concert, and Spring Concerto Concert. There are also contests and a yearly tour. Some rehearsals are scheduled outside the school day in preparation for major performing events. GENERAL MUSIC All courses in general music are elective MUSIC IN OUR LIVES Course Numbers: This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement. This semester-long course will allow students to experience music and explore its importance throughout world history and cultures. The study of specific historical genres will include rock n roll, jazz, western music, world music, protest music and music of the cinema. Students will also examine the history of music finance and the role of the musician. Students will be introduced to music principles and performance through the learning of basic music reading and beginning guitar. VISUAL ARTS All courses in visual arts are elective CERAMICS I Course Numbers: This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement. Students will spend the semester learning the basics of creating functional hand built and wheel thrown pottery. The students will explore a variety of decorative techniques. Students will also be introduced to sculpture. $30.00 fee for materials CERAMICS II Course Numbers: This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement. Students will expand their skills in both hand building and wheel thrown pottery. The students will study both realistic and abstract sculpture. $30.00 fee for materials. Prerequisite: Ceramics I CERAMICS III Course Numbers: This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement. Students will continue to build on their functional and sculptural ceramic skills. The students will begin to develop an individual style as they refine their skills. $30.00 fee for materials. Prerequisite: Ceramics II CERAMICS IV Course Numbers: This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement. Students will choose an area of interest, either sculptural or functional. A portfolio will be developed in a self-directed manner. Students will also study, analyze, and reflect on the work of artists who have or are creating work of interest to them. $30.00 fee for materials. Prerequisite: Ceramics III 11

12 PHOTOGRAPHY I Course Numbers: This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement. Students will learn all of the basics of 35mm camera operation and photo creation. They will learn to develop 35 mm film prints. Emphasis will be placed on creating artistic photographs using the elements of art; value, composition, clarity, and presentation will be stressed. Registrants for this course will be expected to provide a 35mm camera with manual light and speed adjustments. $40.00 fee for materials. PHOTOGRAPHY II Course Numbers: This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement. Students will continue to expand their skills in creating black and white photographs. Emphasis will be placed on the value, clarity, composition, and presentation of each photograph. Students will create a personal theme based portfolio, using photo- altering techniques. Registrants for this course will be expected to provide a 35mm camera with manual light and speed adjustments. $40.00 fee for materials. Prerequisite: Photography 1 PHOTOGRAPHY III Course Numbers: This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement. Students will build on the information they learned in Photography II. Students will develop a theme-based portfolio and explore various experimental photographic techniques. Registrants for this course will be expected to provide a 35mm camera with manual light and speed adjustments. $40.00 fee for materials. Prerequisite: Photography II DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Course Number: Students will explore photography through the use of a digital camera and computer software. Students will learn techniques in Photoshop to edit and alter their images. Projects will be based around exploring photography as an expressive art form. An electronic portfolio of their work will be created. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II Course Number: Students will build on the knowledge of techniques and skills in digital design and technology learned in Digital Photography I. Students will explore advanced experimental editing photographic techniques in Adobe Photoshop with digital photographs. Students in this course will be expected to provide a digital camera and have a thorough understanding of basic digital photo processes. $30.00 fee for materials. Prerequisite: Digital Photography I DRAWING & PAINTING I Course Numbers: This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement. Students will learn the basics of representational drawing and painting from life. Students will draw and paint from still life, the human figure, and landscapes. Drawing materials will include pencil, charcoal, pastel and pen and ink. Painting materials will include watercolor and acrylic paint. $20.00 fee for materials. DRAWING & PAINTING II Course Numbers: This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement. Students will continue to expand their knowledge of drawing and painting media and techniques learned in Drawing and Painting I with an emphasis on mixed media. Students will create a portfolio of mixed media theme-based works. Printmaking and sculpture will also be introduced. $20.00 fee for materials. Prerequisite: Drawing & Painting I 12

13 DRAWING & PAINTING III Course Numbers: This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement. Students will use various art media to creatively solve artistic theme problems. Media combination and experimentation will be encouraged and the works of various artists throughout history will be studied to facilitate the development of individual artistic style. $20.00 fee for materials. Prerequisite: Drawing & Painting II DRAWING & PAINTING IV Course Numbers: This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement. Students will use combined media to create works of art that show individual artistic style. In addition to enhancing their own styles, students will continue their study of artists throughout history. $20.00 fee for materials. Prerequisite: Drawing & Painting III ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART: DRAWING AND 2D DESIGN Course Numbers: This course satisfies the Arts requirement. This rigorous, year-long art course offers potential college credit and is designed for serious, motivated art students. AP Studio Art is centered on the completion of student portfolios rather than a comprehensive written exam. To receive college credit for the course, students will complete and submit to the College Board for review a portfolio of visual works created during the course. The portfolio will contain 3 sections required by the College Board: Quality (technical mastery and ability with materials), Breadth (demonstrating a wide range of experience), and Concentration (a series, themed/ related in-depth works). Portfolios must also contain written documentation related to the student s artistic process and purpose for each piece; all parts of the portfolio will be assessed in May. Students will have choice of materials used in the completion of their portfolios. Students should expect to spend approximately 4-5 hours per week outside of class working on their portfolios. Prerequisites: Drawing & Painting I & II ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART: DRAWING AND 3D DESIGN Course Numbers: This course satisfies the Arts requirement. This rigorous, year-long art course offers potential college credit and is designed for serious, motivated art students. AP Studio Art is centered on the completion of student portfolios rather than a comprehensive written exam. To receive college credit for the course, students will complete and submit to the College Board for review a portfolio of visual works created during the course. The portfolio will contain 3 sections required by the College Board: Quality (technical mastery and ability with materials), Breadth (demonstrating a wide range of experience), and Concentration (a series, themed/ related in-depth works). Portfolios must also contain written documentation related to the student s artistic process and purpose for each piece; all parts of the portfolio will be assessed in May. Students will have choice of materials used in the completion of their portfolios. Students should expect to spend approximately 4-5 hours per week outside of class working on their portfolios. Prerequisites: Ceramics I & II. BUSINESS EDUCATION All courses in Business are elective BUSINESS DYNAMICS Course Numbers: When enrolled in this course, students will develop 21st Century skills such as, networking, communication, manipulation of spreadsheets, and document design. Business Dynamics allows students to analyze International Business, Business Law, Marketing, Finance, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Entrepreneurship. The course is intended to provide students with an overall understanding of the nature and purpose of business enterprise. 13

14 COLLEGE-LEVEL ACCOUNTING Course Number: College-level Accounting is a course designed to replicate an introductory course in accounting taught in a university setting. When you study accounting, you are learning a specialized language which communicates the financial position of an organization. This course is an integrated approach to teaching challenging concepts and practices in advanced accounting through various topics including: financial accounting, financial statement analysis, and managerial accounting. Approximately 75% is dedicated to financial accounting topics, and 25% is dedicated to managerial topics. DECA Course Numbers: DECA is a co-curricular, student-centered organization specifically designed to provide activities that will motivate secondary students to learn marketing, management and entrepreneurial competencies that will prepare them to become skilled employable workers and students in the field of marketing. Students will have the opportunity to compete in competitive events at local, state, and national conferences. DECA II Course Numbers: This class is an Advanced Marketing Course that will be offered to students who have successfully completed DECA. Students will integrate their class experiences with the local business community. Students will study advanced marketing topics relating to buyer behavior, products, channels of distribution, promotion, pricing, and social issues. Students will be required to become an active participant with the Chamber of Commerce. Students will demonstrate their leadership skills by managing the school business (DECAfe) and will be the leaders for the DECA chapter. ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS MARKETING Course Number: This introductory leadership course provides a foundation for the preparation of an entertainment or sports business enterprise. This course would enhance the choices to students searching for business electives that are more current with the needs of the global marketplace. INTERNSHIP IN ACTION Course Numbers: Grade Levels Offered: 12 This is a senior level, advanced professional studies program where students have the opportunity to have a semester-long mentorshipinternship relationship with a business/community member that aligns with students academic and professional goals. JUMPSTART TO PERSONAL FINANCE Course Numbers: This course will teach students to set goals, create budgets to live within your means, compare services of financial resources, research and analyze credit alternatives (credit cards), manage personal resources responsibly, prepare income taxes, and research and compare information regarding major decisions about spending money, including the psychology of investing. The class will include discussion, team projects, computer-aided instruction, simulations, and guest speakers who work with personal financial planning. Students will be invited to participate in the National Financial Literacy Challenge, an opportunity to earn national recognition for your financial knowledge. 14

15 ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (PLTW) All courses in Engineering & Technology are elective PROJECT LEAD THE WAY: INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN Course Offered: Semesters 1 and Semester 2 Course Number: This course introduces students to engineering design. Students will learn about and apply the design process to solve real engineering problems. Students will learn to effectively document the solution to an engineering problem through sketching, modeling in three-dimensional CAD software, the creation of working drawings, and the use of a three-dimensional printer to create rapid prototypes. As students learn to solve engineering problems, they will learn to apply many different elements of design (visual, functional and structural) to their solution, to work in teams to solve problems (including a virtual teaming activity with another school), and to analyze the effects of engineered products on society from an environmental and ethical standpoint. This course will be eligible for up to 3 college credits with successful course completion and mastery of the college credit end-of-the-year exam. PROJECT LEAD THE WAY: PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (POE) Course Offered: Semesters 1 and Semester 2 Course Number: This Tier-1 foundational pre-engineering class introduces students to the field of engineering/engineering technology. The course allows students to explore various technology systems, engineering careers, and manufacturing processes. POE helps students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people everywhere. The course also includes an overview of social and political consequences of technological development. This course prepares students for two- or four-year college studies in engineering and engineering technology by exposing them to the true scope of the field. This course will be eligible for up to 3 college credits with successful course completion and mastery of the college credit end-of-the-year exam. PROJECT LEAD THE WAY: CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (CEA) Course Offered: Semesters 1 and Semester2 Course Number: This course introduces students to various aspects of civil engineering and architecture as they apply what they learn to the design and development of a property. The course provides freedom to the teacher and students to develop the property as a simulation or to students to model the real-world experiences that civil engineers and architects experience when developing the property. The CEA course is intended to serve as a specialization course within the Project Lead the Way sequence. The course is structured to enable all students to have a variety of experiences that will provide an overview of both fields. Students work in teams, exploring hands-on projects and activities to learn the characteristics of civil engineering and architecture. In addition, students use Revit, which is a state-of-the-art 3-D design software package from AutoDesk, to help them design solutions to solve their major course project. Students learn about documenting their project, solving problems, and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community of civil engineering and architecture. This course will be eligible for up to 3 college credits with successful course completion and mastery of the college credit end-of-year exam. Students completing the course will meet the arts credit requirement at EHS. Note: While not required, it is recommended that students have completed an upper level science and/or math course before taking CEA. PROJECT LEAD THE WAY: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (DE) Course Offered: Semesters 1 and Semester 2 Course Number: Digital Electronics is the study of electronic circuits that are used to process and control digital signals. In contrast to analog electronics, where information is represented by a continuously varying voltage, digital signals are represented by two discreet voltages or logic levels. This distinction allows for greater signal speed and storage capabilities and has revolutionized the world of electronics. Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras and high-definition televisions. The major focus of the DE course is to expose students to the process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards and technical documentation. This course is designed for 10 th, 11 th or 12th grade students. This course will be eligible for up to 3 college credits with successful course completion and mastery of the college credit end-of-the-year exam. ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE Course Numbers: The College Board s Advanced Placement Computer Science syllabus will provide the framework for the course. Students will learn to write logically, structured computer programs based on an object oriented design. The Java programming language will be studied at a level comparable to a first-year college course. College credit may be awarded to students who complete the full year course and who successfully pass the AP exam in May. Prerequisite: Functions, Statistics and Trigonometry 15

16 AEROSPACE ENGINEERING (AE) Course Numbers: This course propels students learning in the fundamentals of atmospheric and space flight. As they explore the physics of flight, students bring the concepts to life by designing an airfoil, propulsion system, and rockets. They learn basic orbital mechanics using industry-standard software. They also explore robot systems through projects such as remotely operated vehicles. Aerospace Engineering explores the evolution of flight, navigation and control, flight fundamentals, aerospace materials, propulsion, space travel and orbital mechanics. This course will further augment the learning from the 8th grade Flight & Space course currently offered. ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT - Capstone Course Course Numbers: The knowledge & skills students have acquired through PLTW engineering courses come together in this course. Students identify an issue and then research, presenting their solution to a panel of engineers. This course provides opportunity for students to exercise their creativity & imagination, finding a solution to an issue using math & science through engineering. Students apply the professional skills they have developed to document a design process to standards, completing EDD ready to take on any post-secondary program or career. ENGLISH The grades 9-12 graduation requirement in English consists of eight semester courses chosen as follows: (2 semester credits) Pre-Advanced Placement English 9 (2 semester credits) Pre-Advanced Placement English 10 (2 semester credits) United States Literature, United States Literature- Blended or AP United States Literature (2 semester credits) Select one course from Group A and one course from Group B: Group A Group B AP World Literature, Language & Composition (Sem.1 or 2) AP World Literature, Language & Composition (Sem.1 or 2) Creative Writing Film and Literature II Film and Literature I Journalism: Print and Broadcast Literature of the Theater Mass Media- Blended World Literature I or II Public Speaking World Literature I or II Profile of a Successful Advanced Placement-Level Student Students who are successful in advanced placement language arts are self-directed learners who love to read and choose classics as well as contemporary texts that provide a challenge. They also enjoy writing, and enjoy refining and revising their work. Students will be asked to read more frequently (including summer reading), read texts that are more complex, and analyze what they read in greater depth, complexity, and independence using tools of literary analysis. Students will write more frequently, be expected to write more skillfully, and do so with more sophistication and independence. PRE-ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH 10 Course Numbers: Grade Levels Offered: 10 This course will continue to build on the work students did in Pre-Advanced Placement 9 English. Pre-Advanced Placement English 10 will encompass the language arts skills of literary analysis, writing, research, speaking, listening and media/digital literacy. Students will read contemporary and classic texts including novels, poetry, drama, short stories and non-fiction selections that reflect diversity in race, gender, age, economics, and geography. Students will develop critical thinking skills through text-based discussions, Thinking Maps, and other research-based cognition strategies. Differentiation for personalized learning through process, product and content will be a major component of this course so that all students have an opportunity for success. Intensive writing instruction will help students develop analytical skills and a personal voice. Students will write in multiple genres including descriptive, narrative, persuasive and critical analysis. Grammar and usage review will be both explicit and authentic, focusing on application of conventions to student writing. Research skills will be taught throughout the course. Regular instruction in vocabulary will use lessons and contextualized vocabulary to improve reading comprehension, oral and written expression, as well as ACT/SAT test scores. Students will also develop and practice effective speaking skills in individual presentations and group discussions. Prerequisite: Summer reading is required. 16