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1 Course Description Guide ABELL JR. HIGH ALAMO JR. HIGH GODDARD JR. HIGH SAN JACINTO JR. HIGH LEE FRESHMAN HIGH SCHOOL MIDLAND FRESHMAN HIGH SCHOOL EAR ROBERT E. LEE HIGH HIGH SCHOOL COLEMAN HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE HIGH MC MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL MIDLAND COLLEGE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER

2 Table of Contents Letter from Superintendent Junior High Information Junior High Electives Personal Graduation Plan: 9 th Grade entry and Beyond Endorsements and 16 Career Clusters..How They Fit Together To Create A Coherent Course Sequence MISD Academic 4-year Plan Course Selection Sheet CTE Elective Course List MISD 4 Year Plan Course Tool Non Core Courses Advanced Technology Center Secondary Advanced Academics Services Information Early College High MC Viola Coleman High School Counselors Advise College Planning to Begin Early Early Admissions Texas Success Initiative (TSI)/THEA CHAP Dual Credit Enrollment with Midland College The Midland Legacy Scholarship National Honor Society The National Technical Honor Society Texas Scholars Program Academic Awards Course Descriptions Language Arts Courses Mathematics Courses Science Courses Social Studies Courses Physical Education Courses Athletics Programs Air Force Jr. Reserve Officer Training Corps Languages Other Than English Fine Arts Art Courses Band, Orchestra & Choral Music Courses Theatre Courses Additional Electives MISD Career & Technology Programs of Study General Information Useful Website Graduation Plan Grade Point Averaging Miscellaneous Fees and Dues Schedule

3 615 W. Missouri Avenue Midland, Texas Main: Fax: Rod Schroder Interim Superintendent of Schools January 2017 Dear Students and Parents: We are offering an opportunity for parents to become engaged in their children s future by providing you with next year s course offerings. Midland ISD has traditionally provided a vast selection of course offerings that are both rigorous and relevant for your student s education. MISD is committed to providing all students with a quality education and has many programs designed to optimize student learning. We want to be a partner with you in guiding your student to a productive and satisfying school year. I recommend and encourage parents to contact their respective counselor and campus administration if you have any further questions. We are looking to an excellent school year. Sincerely, Rod Schroder Interim Superintendent of Schools 1

4 WELCOME TO JUNIOR HIGH Beginning a new school year is always an exciting experience. Junior high school is a new situation that may seem strange at first. It is the strangeness of new faces, new classrooms and new teachers that can be confusing and also exciting. There will be new things to do and new ways of doing some of the familiar things. Most of you will feel a little awkward and mixed-up in this new situation called junior high! Here are some things you can do to help: Give yourself time to learn your way around; Start finding out about things you don t know; Don t be afraid to ask questions; Get to know your counselor, principal, attendance clerk, and school secretary Each junior high holds an orientation for students at the beginning of school. You will receive notification of the date through the mail. SEVENTH GRADE COURSES: All seventh grade students take a common set of required courses. These required courses are English, Texas History, Science, and Mathematics. Students will be placed in System 44 or Read 180 according to reading level. Students will also take electives. ELECTIVES: Students will choose electives. Placement in selected electives will be on a space available basis. If more students select an elective than seats available, a lottery drawing will take place. If a student s first choice is not available, the student will be placed in another elective. See Page 4 for electives. HIGH SCHOOL COURSES: High school courses available are Spanish I, II and Pre AP Spanish III, and GT/Pre AP Algebra I, Art I, Touch Systems. COURSE REQUEST LIST: Sometime in early June, course requests will be mailed to all incoming students. This is a list, not a schedule, of the classes each student will be taking. Parents and students should review this list carefully. If corrections need to be made, call your student s school counselor by JUNE 8, THERE WILL BE NO SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER THIS DATE. 2

5 PEP SQUAD/CHEERLEADING: Pep Squad is a school spirit group that is responsible for helping the 8 th grade cheerleaders support athletics. Any 7 th or 8 th grade student who is interested and willing to attend practices and games may be a member of Pep Squad. All students who wish to try out for 8 th grade cheerleading must maintain passing grades during their 7 th grade year. Members have a great time learning cheers, chants and dance routines. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS: Clubs and organizations differ at each junior high school. Some of the clubs are Spirit Boosters, Math Club, Chess Club, Spanish Club, National Jr. Honor Society and Student Council. STUDENT AWARDS: Awards recognizing academic achievement, pupil participation, attendance and excellence of performance in each subject will be presented at an awards ceremony in the spring at each junior high school. The MISD academic achievement award is based on a 90 cumulative average earned in all core courses and foreign language for two consecutive semesters in Midland ISD schools. This award will be presented in the eighth grade. The Presidential Academic Achievement award is given to eighth graders who meet a criteria set by the U.S. Department of Education. The Duke University Talent Identification Award is given only to seventh graders who meet set standards. National Junior Honor Society membership requires an 85 or above cumulative grade average for each semester of the seventh grade year. Leadership, citizenship and character are also membership requirements. Members are inducted in the fall of their eighth grade year. TUTORIAL SESSION: Tutorial sessions are available for students who need to receive individual instruction, to make up tests and to receive help with homework. Students are referred to tutorials by their teacher, or the student can attend tutorials voluntarily. Students should check with their teachers for room numbers and the correct day and time for the subject in which they need help. COUNSELORS: Abell Junior High Dionicia Myers 8 th dionicia.myers@midlandisd.net Tracy Pradon 7 th tracy.pradon@midlandisd.net Alamo Junior High Angela Williamson 8 th angela.williamson@midlandisd.net Jolene Holladay - 7 th jolene.holladay@midlandisd.net Goddard Junior High Mary Lehrer 8 th mary.lehrer@midlandisd.net 7 th San Jacinto Junior High Nicole Valenzuela 8 th nicole.valenzuela@midlandisd.net Tiffany Rundell 7 th tiffany.rundell@midlandisd.net 3

6 ELECTIVES MUSIC BAND: Seventh grade band classes are offered for beginning students in brass, woodwinds, and percussion. No prior experience in band or music is necessary in order to enroll in seventh grade band. The big choice is the selection of an instrument. The junior high band directors will schedule meetings during the summer to assist in instrument selection. The cost of a band instrument is an important item to consider. CHOIR: Each junior high has two choirs. The choral groups will perform a wide variety of music from popular to classical, and the students will receive instruction in music theory, music history and vocal techniques. The choir will perform at UIL contest and at public events. All choral students will be responsible for purchasing a modestly priced uniform. ORCHESTRA: The development of individual and group performance skills is the goal of the orchestra program. Students will perform at various UIL contests and at public events. ART Art is a special course designed to enable the student to express ideas, thoughts and feelings in personal and creative ways. Beginning drawing and tempera painting, design, graphics, fibers, sculpture, art history and art appreciation are part of the curriculum. The students develop skills in handling art tools and materials. Fee is required; see District Fee Schedule. SPEECH & DRAMA This survey course covers both speech and drama. The course focuses on performance of a variety of speech and drama activities. First semester provides practical experience in interpersonal relationships, informative and persuasive speaking, basic debate, and parliamentary procedure. The second semester drama experiences include poetry and prose reading, role playing, and character relationships. Special activities include participation in contests and a tour of Midland Community Theater. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education will develop skills in the basic motor movements of sports activities and everyday living. Sports skills will be developed for use in leisure and recreational activities. It will emphasize continuous physical improvement and developmental opportunities for play and social interaction with others. PE uniforms are required. 4

7 ATHLETICS Interscholastic athletic competition is offered for boys and girls beginning in the seventh grade. Boys who wish to play football should sign up for athletics. Girls who are interested in interscholastic athletics have an opportunity to try out for volleyball, basketball, and track and will be placed accordingly. In addition, boys and girls tennis is offered. Team selection is based on tryouts. If selected for athletics, students will remain in the athletic program, PE, or off-season program for the remainder of the school year. Any student who plans to participate in athletics must have a physical examination before try-outs. No student will be allowed to participate in any athletic event without a signed form certifying that the student has had a physical examination. Physical cards are available at your junior high. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY COURSES OFFERED AT JUNIOR HIGH 7 th or 8 th Grade: Investigating Careers Touch Systems* 8 th Grade: College and Career Readiness *will earn High School Elective Credit for this course 5

8 Personal Graduation Plan: 9 th Grade Entry and Beyond During the 83rd Texas Legislature, House Bill 5 was signed into law, which changes high school graduation requirements for students who will be freshmen during the school year and beyond. It establishes one graduation plan - Foundation High School Program (FHSP) - with opportunities to earn endorsements, Distinguished Achievement and Performance Acknowledgements. STEM Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies Please note: Students may change their endorsement at any time prior to graduation. In order to change, the student must visit with their counselor, get parent permission, and have room in their schedule to complete the required courses of the new endorsement prior to graduation. Not all Programs of Study will be available to earn an endorsement but students may still take the course as an elective. Ability to complete an endorsement may be affected by availability of facilities & faculty. IMPORTANT According to the MISD Policy regarding GPA and Class Rank, courses earned and calculated in historical GPA will not be recalculated if a student changes their endorsement. Planning for the Future In MISD our goal is to increase the number of students who graduate and go on to earn some form of higher education. Please take the time to discuss future plans with your parents/guardians and school counselor in order to help you achieve your goal of a technical certificate, two-year degree, or four-year degree. We are here to help you achieve your goals and have resources available for you. Websites to assist you in career choices & college planning:

9 Graduation Plans: 9th Grade Entry and Beyond Foundation Graduation Plan 22 Credits * Foundation Endorsement Graduation Plan 26 Credits 4 credits English Required: English I, II, III & IV 3 credits Mathematics Required: Algebra I & Geometry. Choice: one credit in any advanced math course. 3 credits Science Required: Biology. Choice: one credit in Chemistry, Physics or IPC Choice: one credit in any advanced science course. 3 credits Social Studies Required: one credit US History, half credit Government & half credit Economics & one credit World Geography 2 credits Language other than English (LOTE) Choice (2 years same language) 1 credit Physical Education Choice 1 credit Fine Arts Choice 5 credits in electives Choice (May include CTE or certification courses) * Students may opt to Foundation-only after completing sophomore year. Parent signature required. 4 credits English Required: English I, II, III & IV. 4 credits Mathematics Required: Algebra I & Geometry. Choice: two credits in any advanced math course. 4 credits Science Required: Biology. Choice: one credit in Chemistry or Physics Choice: two credits in any advanced science course. 3 credits Social Studies Required: one credit US History, half credit Government & half credit Economics & one credit World Geography. 2 credits Language other than English (LOTE) Choice (2 years same language) 1 credit Physical Education Choice 1 credit Fine Arts Choice 7 credits in electives 4 of the electives may be dictated by endorsement requirements. See endorsement pages for more information. MISD Endorsements STEM Business/Industry Public Services Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement Grad Plan required courses. Also required: Algebra II, Chemistry and Physics Programs of Study: Engineering, Math, Science, STEM Flex, Petroleum Oil & Gas Career Ready, Petroleum Engineering. See Endorsement Pages Occupation Examples: Engineer, Electronic Drafter, Surveyor, Microbiologist, Chemist, Geoscientist, Mathematician, Geneticist, Statistician, Technologist, Technician, etc. State Assessments Required for Graduation English I (9 th ) Biology (9 th ) English II (10 th ) US History (11 th ) Algebra I (9 th ) Endorsement Grad Plan required courses. Programs of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Architecture & Construction, Management & Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Hospitality & Tourism, Transportation, Distribution & Logistics, Arts A/V Technology & Communications. See Endorsement Pages Occupation Examples: Accountant, Financial Manager, Chief Executive Officer, Film Editor, Animation, Construction, Market Research, Auto Technology etc. Endorsement Grad Plan required courses. Programs of Study: Health Science-Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Pharmacology/Tech, Education & Training, Government & Public Administration, Cosmetology, Military Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). See Endorsement Pages Occupation Examples: Concierge, Social Worker, Mental Health, Nurse, Chef, Pharmacist, Cosmetologist, Detective, Lawyer, Teacher, etc. Distinguished Achievement Completion of one endorsement and earning 4 credits in Math. One credit must be Algebra II and earning four credits in Science. See Distinguished & Performance Overview. Endorsement Grad Plan required courses. Programs of Study: Fine Arts in Art, Music, Theatre or Humanities in Languages Other Than English (LOTE) or Social Studies See Endorsement Pages Occupation Examples: Actor, Art Director, Broadcaster, Choreographer, Curator, Historian, Musician, Photographer, Producer, Radio and Television Announcer, Reporter, Singer, Technical writer, Translator, Interpreter, linguist, etc. Endorsement Grad Plan required courses. This endorsement allows the student to select courses from the curriculum of various endorsement areas and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement. See Endorsement Pages Performance Acknowledgment Demonstrating Outstanding Performance: Dual credit coursework, Bilingualism College AP, PSAT, SAT or ACT. See Distinguished & Performance Overview. 7

10 MISD Distinguished & Performance Acknowledgement Overview Enhancements Distinguished Level of Achievement A student may earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement and/or a Performance Acknowledgement for outstanding performance. The Distinguished Level of Achievement must be earned to be admitted to a Texas public university under the Top 10 Percent automatic admission law. To earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement a student must complete: Foundation Program Requirements 4 credits in Math including Algebra II 4 credits in Science Complete the requirements of at least 1 Endorsement Performance Acknowledgements Dual Credit Bilingualism & Biliteracy Performance acknowledgement for outstanding performance can be earned though: Dual credit coursework Bilingualism & Biliteracy PSAT, SAT or ACT scores Advanced Placement Scores Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license at least 12 hours of college academic courses, including those taken for dual credit as part of the Texas core curriculum, and advanced technical credit courses, including locally articulated courses, with a grade of the equivalent of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0; or an associate degree while in high school. (1) A student may earn a performance acknowledgment by demonstrating proficiency in accordance with local school district grading policy in two or more languages by: (A) completing all English language arts requirements and maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; and (B) satisfying one of the following: (i) completion of a minimum of three credits in the same language in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; or (ii) demonstrate proficiency in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Level IV or higher in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; or (iii) completion of at least three credits in foundation subject area courses in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of 80 on a scale of 100; or (iv) demonstrate proficiency in one or more languages other than English through one of the following methods: (I) a score of 3 or higher on a College Board Advanced Placement examination for a language other than English; or (II) a score of 4 or higher on an International Baccalaureate examination for a higher-level languages other than English course; or (III) Performance on a national assessment of language proficiency in a language other than English of at least Intermediate High or its equivalent. (2) In addition to meeting the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection, to earn a performance acknowledgment in bilingualism and biliteracy, an English language learner must also have: (A) participated in and met the exit criteria for a bilingual or English as a second language (ESL) program; and (B) Scored at the Advanced High level on the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS). 8

11 PSAT, SAT or ACT earning a score on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT ) that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) of the College Board or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation; or College readiness benchmark score on at least 2 of the 4 subject test on ACT earning a combined critical reading and mathematics score of at least 1250 on the SAT earning a composite score on the ACT examination of 28 (excluding the writing sub score). [An additional measure for ACT-Plan may be used] Advanced Placement a score of 3 or above on a College Board Advanced Placement (AP) examination (AP) [An additional measure for IB may be used] Certifications & (1) A student may earn a performance acknowledgment with: Licenses (A) performance on an examination or series of examinations sufficient to obtain a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification; or (B) performance on an examination sufficient to obtain a government-required credential to practice a profession. (2) Nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification shall be defined as an industry validated credential that complies with knowledge and skills standards promulgated by a nationally or internationally recognized business, industry, professional, or government entity representing a particular profession or occupation that is issued by or endorsed by: (A) a national or international business, industry, or professional organization; (B) a state agency or other government entity; or (C) a state-based industry association. (3) Certifications or licensures for performance acknowledgements shall: (A) be age appropriate for high school students; (B) represent a student's substantial course of study and/or end-of-program knowledge and skills; (C) include an industry recognized examination or series of examinations, an industry validated skill test, or demonstrated proficiency through documented, supervised field experience; and (D) represent substantial knowledge and multiple skills needed for successful entry into a high-skill occupation. Source: Texas Education Agency-Graduation Toolkit & TEC Chapter 74. Curriculum Requirements 9

12 5 Endorsements and 16 Career Clusters How they fit together to create a coherent course sequence Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Endorsement: The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) Career Cluster is also an Endorsement. The classes that can be taken for graduation are Math, Science, Technology, and Engineering classes. Business & Industry Endorsement: The classes that can be taken for graduation come from Agriculture, Architecture, Arts & Technology, Business Management, Finance, Hospitality, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Transportation. Public Service Endorsement: The classes that can be taken for graduation are Education & Training, Government, Health Science, Human Services, and Law & Public Safety. Arts & Humanities Endorsement: The classes that can be taken for graduation come from Fine Arts like Music, Art, Theater & Dance or learning 4 years of a Foreign Language. Multi-Disciplinary Studies Endorsement: The classes that can be taken come from a mixture of the top 4 endorsements. 10

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17 GENERAL INFORMATION THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER The ATC, Midland s Advanced Technology Center, delivers workforce education programs to support the development of a skilled technical workforce for Midland and the Permian Basin by allowing students to earn high school diplomas, college certificates, and the associate of applied science degrees. The facility enables Midlandarea residents to further enhance their technical skills through industry-recognized certifications and other continuing education opportunities. The ATC houses more than 80,000 square feet of instruction space, which features high-tech computer classrooms with Internet access, a multimedia distance education classroom and a tiered conference room. Specialty laboratories at the ATC include welding and metallurgy labs, electronic labs, automotive technology labs, and introductory health science labs. State-of-the-art equipment in all instructional areas provides students with hightech, high-touch instruction and hands-on application of skills. The ATC s computer classrooms and labs are equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software which are used to train students in contemporary software applications, computer networking capabilities, and computer hardware maintenance and repair. Computer applications and skills used by business and industry are taught in all instructional programs. A sophisticated computer network will allow the center to accommodate more than 700 computer workstations. Students enrolled in classes at the ATC must have an up to date immunization record which includes a current bacterial meningitis vaccine. A current immunization record must be on file with Midland College. SECONDARY ADVANCED ACADEMIC SERVICES INFORMATION Advanced Academic Services offers two programs at the secondary level: Secondary Gifted and Talented (G/T AP /PreAP ) and Secondary Advanced Placement and Pre Advanced Placement (AP /PreAP ): Both programs offer AP and PreAP (registered trademarks for the College Board s Advanced Placement Programs) based courses as well as some previously TEA-approved honors courses in subjects which do not have equivalent AP /PreAP courses. Placement in Secondary G/T courses is initiated by student G/T application/nomination annually in January while placement in Secondary AP /PreAP courses is initiated by student request through the campus counselors. Both programs receive weighted grade points according to District Policy EIC (Local). G/T AP /PreAP students, grades 7-12, are identified and served in distinct courses designed to differentiate the depth, complexity and pacing from the corresponding AP /PreAP courses. G/T PreAP and PreAP are preparatory courses for G/T AP and AP courses. G/T indicates courses which are designed specifically for students identified by the criteria established by MISD in accordance with the Texas State Plan for the Education of the Gifted and Talented. G/T services for secondary students begin the first day of the fall semester. Students who submitted G/T applications by the deadlines posted on the Advanced Academics website will be notified of the assessment dates for specific grade levels and courses 15

18 EARLY COLLEGE HIGH MIDLAND COLLEGE Early College High Midland College is an innovative high school where students have the unique opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate s degree from college at the same time, at no cost to the student. The ECHS model serves students who are underrepresented in college and who may need additional support to complete a college degree. At MC, students complete a rigorous program that includes high school and college courses. At the same time, students are provided a framework of support including counseling, tutoring and mentoring. The high school is located on the Midland College campus. To attend ECHS@MC, students must apply for admission in the spring of their 8 th grade year. Approximately 85 students are selected to attend each year. These students are expected to attend ECHS@MC for all four years of high school. VIOLA M. COLEMAN HIGH SCHOOL Viola M. Coleman High School provides a choice to students who are motivated by a smaller and a more personalized learning environment. Coleman accepts students who are behind in credits due to hardships and/or failure, in danger of not graduating or students who have dropped out and are currently not attending school. Coleman High School is a campus dedicated to meeting the needs of all students and providing credit recovery opportunities. Self-paced instruction will allow students to accelerate their graduation and overcome semesters or years lost due to retention. The A+ self-paced courses will provide those students with the opportunity of an earlier graduation than through traditional coursework. Students that have not passed all components of the Exit Level STARR Exam can enroll in EOC remediation courses. Students attending Coleman High School are expected to remain at Coleman High School for the remainder of that academic year and will probably elect to stay there until graduation. If a Coleman student needs courses offered at the other high schools, arrangements can be made to obtain those courses not offered at Coleman High School. The requirements at Coleman High School for academic credit are the same as the requirements on any MISD campus. Students are required to master the TEKS in all courses with a minimum grade of 70. Transportation is provided to Coleman High School in the same manner as all MISD campus. Students interested in the educational opportunities available at Coleman High School should speak to their counselor or collegiate coach. Counselors Advise College Planning to Begin Early College entrance requirements vary from college to college. You would be very wise to begin examining college entrance requirements no later than the beginning of your freshman year. If you have already passed that point, don t despair. Come to the Counseling Office and/or Library where you will find a variety of college and university catalogs which will list just what you need to enter a particular college. All colleges require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Four-year colleges and universities usually require students to submit SAT or ACT scores. For more information, go to and You should refer to the website or catalog of each school to be sure that you have met their very specific entrance requirements. 16

19 Advanced Planning Assures Graduation: Do you remember that four-year plan you made in the eighth grade? By now, you have probably realized that the plan was designed to help you see that graduation does not happen unless you make and follow careful plans. Your preliminary graduation plan was never intended to be permanent and unchangeable. In fact, it is subject to change almost every year during spring registration. As you learn about new courses and your educational needs change, your graduation plans change accordingly. Now is the time to think about those early choices. Are they still appropriate for your needs? If not, you should make new choices when you come to your assigned registration time. Note the requirements for each type of transcript within this publication and discuss them with your counselor and parents. Credits May be Acquired through Special Programs: Correspondence courses may be taken through Texas Tech University Extension Services. Counselors will aid students in signing up for the correspondence courses, but successful completion of such courses is the student s responsibility. MISD will also accept credits earned through examinations. Credit by exams for purposes of acceleration or remediation are available through Texas Tech as provided by the Texas Education Agency. Counselors will provide application forms and guidelines and facilitate student registration for credit by exams. Students who have had prior instruction in a course may take a credit by exam within established windows of time and gain credit if the score is 70 or better. Students who have not had prior instruction and wish to accelerate with a credit by exam must have a score of at least an 80. Correspondence courses must be completed two weeks prior to the end of the semester. EARLY ADMISSIONS Students may take classes for college credit at Midland College during the school year. The TSI requirement must first be fulfilled. Students may pick up an application for this option from their counselor. Students must be approved by their counselor/high school principal before enrolling. An early admission is not the same program as dual enrollment. Texas Success Initiative (TSI)Students planning to attend a Texas state-supported two-year or four-year college or university must meet TSI standards before enrolling or be exempt by making a high SAT, ACT or EOC score. Students who take Dual classes will be enrolled in Midland College; therefore, they also must meet the TSI standard as outlined by the college before registering for dual courses. It is the student s responsibility to provide these scores to Midland College. Graduates must check with Midland College regarding the criteria for TSI exemption before enrolling in concurrent courses. PSAT- To Be Determined. SAT 1070 minimum combined verbal and Math scores and 500 minimum on both the verbal and Math tests. ACT 23 composite score and 19 minimum on both the English and Math tests EOC 2200 ELA and 3 or 4 writing for ELA 2200 Math (Math placement test) EOC To Be Determined Additional information available on Midland College Website: 17

20 CHAPS Dual Credit Enrollment with Midland College MISD and Midland College cooperate in a dual credit enrollment plan whereby junior and senior students may earn both credit for high school graduation and credit for college hours simultaneously. Availability of dual credit classes is determined by teacher qualifications. Students enrolled in specified MISD courses during the regular school year will also be given the option of registering with Midland College for the corresponding college course. Upon successful completion of the course, both credit for high school graduation and credit for college hours will be awarded. Students must pass the reading and writing portion of the TSI before enrolling in English and Spanish courses. Students must pass the reading portion of the TSI to enroll in Economics, Government, History, Music and Science and students must pass the math and reading portion of the TSI to take Computer Science and the math portion to take Mathematics. In addition, a Midland College placement test is required for ALL college-level math courses. A student who is interested in the dual credit enrollment program must apply to the counselor during the spring registration. The counselor will explain registration steps, the cost of tuition, and the granting of high school credit for dual credit courses. Dual credit courses taught at Lee High School and Midland High school are listed below, together with the College Course Title and number. Midland High School Dual Credit Courses chart is on following page. Robert E. Lee High School Dual Credit Courses HS COURSE NAME DEPT/NO COLLEGE COURSE TITLE Effective Learning EDUC 1100 Effective Learning English III ENGL 1301 Composition 1 English IV ENGL 2322 British Literature I Government GOVT 2305 Federal Government US History HIST 1301 U.S. History I Pre-Calculus MATH 1314 College Algebra Finite Math MATH 1324 Math Business & Social Science AP Calculus BC MATH 2413 Calculus I Spanish III SPAN 1411 Beginning Spanish I Spanish IV SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish 1 Speech SPCH 1311 Intro to Speech Communication 18

21 Midland High School Dual Credit Courses HS COURSE NAME DEPT/NO COLLEGE COURSE TITLE Effective Learning EDUC 1100 Effective Learning English III ENGL 1301 Composition I English IV ENGL 2322 British Literature I US History HIST 1301 U.S. History I Pre-Calculus MATH 1314 College Algebra Finite Math MATH 1324 Math Business & Social Science AP Calculus BC MATH 2413 Calculus I Speech SPCH 1311 Intro to Speech Communication 19

22 MC/MISD Dual-Credit Process Academic Year Dual Credit is a two part registration process! Both parts (MC and MISD) need to be completed in order to receive college credit! **Students who have taken dual credit in the past do not need to complete a new application but they do need to submit a new Student/Parent Agreement Form (Step 2 under January). ** January 1. Attend dual credit registration meeting at your high school! 2. Complete Parent/Student Agreement Form and submit it to the MC Enrollment Services Office, online, or to your high school College Connection Advisor. Registration Parent Meeting followed by Dual Credit Meeting Grade Level Registration Meeting Students obtain a Course Registration Card Evening Registration (MHS) MC will be on campus to assist students complete the Apply Texas application. Students who are unable to attend or are absent but are interested in dual credit need to complete the following step. Complete Online Apply Texas Application ( Application consists of completing a profile AND an application. Note: MC Admissions Office will send an acceptance notification via that will include Student ID, PIN, and online instructions to enroll in course(s). This process takes 3-5 working days. Test Scores and Meningitis documentation will be submitted by high school to MC. TSI (Texas Success Initiative) testing is required prior to enrollment Students will meet TSI Assessment requirements if the following scores are achieved: Mathematics: 350 Reading: 351 Writing: Essay score of 5; or Essay score of 4 with multiple choice score of 363. Please see test schedule insert for testing schedule Complete application for admission, if not already done so. Take TSI or math placement test if necessary. Please contact the MC Testing Center at for more information. TSI test is $29 and must be paid before a student is allowed to test. Complete an application to Midland College, if not already done. February March April Student completes Course Registration Card and submits to assigned teacher. Counselors register student in courses for the upcoming school year (Gr. 9-11). Students will receive class waiver to complete (if applicable) Saturday Registration Day (LHS); Evening Registration (MHS) Complete Online Apply Texas Application for Dual Enrollment Return Dual Credit Parent/Student Agreement Form Ensure that TSI requirements have been fulfilled Finalize Registration 9-12 MISD dual credit scholarship opportunity, if eligible. Please see College Connection Advisor on your campus to see if you qualify for an MISD scholarship Course list is mailed to students. Make changes to schedule with counselor Take the Math Placement Exam at Midland College for Dual Enrollment if you do not meet exemption status. TSI testing April LHS/MHS campuses 20

23 Take placement test if necessary. Please contact the MC Testing Center at for more information. Complete application for admission, if not already done so. May Course list mailed to students. 1. After you receive your high school schedule, enroll in college courses at MC. Enroll online via campus connect at: **Note: You will need your MC Student ID number and PIN to enroll online. OR Enroll in person at the Scharbauer Student Center. 2. Pay: Online payment: Log on to Campus Connect. Select the "Student Information" heading and then "Review/PayAccount". Set up an interest-free, automatic payment plan online. Go to Campus Connect and select FACTS. Pay in person at the Scharbauer Student Center. ** Failure to pay will result in being dropped from classes** Begin dual credit course(s)!! If high school schedule changes after 1 st class day go to campus connect on the Midland College website ( and update your MC schedule. Students taking dual credit classes for the first time need to complete the 2 year application at and submit a Parent/Student Agreement Form to the MC Enrollment Services Office Form: August November-December Final schedule changes shall be made prior to June When you receive your high school course list, enroll in college courses at MC. 2. Pay: PLEASE SEE MIDLAND COLLEGE SIDE FOR SPECIFICS ** Failure to pay will result in being dropped from classes** June 16 th Deadline for schedule changes and MC enrollment process to be completed. Student receives final schedule on or before the first class day. Students continuing with dual credit for the 2 nd semester need to: 1. Enroll in college courses at MC. Enroll online via campus connect at: **Note: You will need your MC Student ID number and PIN to enroll online. OR Enroll in person at the Scharbauer Student Center. 2. Pay: Online payment: Log on to Campus Connect. Select the "Student Information" heading and then "Review/Pay Account". Set up an interest-free, automatic payment plan online. Go to Campus Connect and select FACTS. Pay in person at the Scharbauer Student Center. ** Failure to pay will result in being dropped from classes** *Dual Credit Students taking classes at the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) will be required to provide documentation that they have received Register for 2 nd Semester dual credit classes Pay for second Semester dual credit classes. the meningitis vaccine within the last 5 years. Students who have not received the vaccine in the last 5 years will need to receive the vaccine at least 10 days before the first day of class. IN CASE OF WITHDRAWAL FROM HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT CLASS(ES), STUDENT WILL NEED TO CONTACT MC TO WITHDRAW FROM THE COLLEGE COURSE(S). 21

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25 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Membership in the National Honor Society (NHS) is a special honor bestowed upon students by the local chapter. Selection for membership is based upon four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. To be considered for membership, LHS and MHS students must be juniors or seniors, must have been in attendance at the inducting campus at least one semester, and have an overall grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 5.0 scale. A faculty council appointed by the principal makes the final selection by verifying candidate information such as attendance data, discipline records, and voluntary teacher comments. Those students receiving a majority vote of the faculty council are invited to membership and initiated at an annual fall ceremony. To safeguard membership and graduate as NHS members students must maintain these same criteria. THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY MISD has two chapters at Lee and Midland High. The National Technical Honor Society serves over 180,000 student members annually nationwide. In 2016, NTHS will award over $200,000 in scholarships to career and technical education students. NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides scholarships to encourage the pursuit of higher education, and cultivates excellence in today s highly competitive, skilled workforce. TEXAS SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Texas Scholars program is sponsored by MISD. The program s mission is to encourage all secondary students to enroll in and complete challenging course work which will enable them to compete in the highly technological global economy of the 21 st century. To become a Texas Scholar, students must complete the Foundation Plus Graduation Plan. Students must maintain a 1.75 GPA on a 5.0 system and graduate. Students must also complete 20 hours of community service during their high school years. Seniors should complete and turn in a record of all volunteer hours by the end of the 4 th six weeks to the counselor clerk on their campus. School Counselors will speak to all ninth grade students in order to emphasize the importance of a high quality academic preparation. This presentation allows the students to recognize the high cost of living in today s environment and the difficulty of surviving financially without a quality education. Texas Scholars are provided with high levels of academic skills needed to secure a good job instead of settling for minimum wage or unstable employment. They will have the quality of education that will enhance their opportunity to seek higher educational programs. ACADEMIC AWARDS Students entering 9th grade must achieve a 90 overall average in the Spring semester of their 8th grade year in the core subject of English, Math, Science and Social Studies, and Foreign Language, and a 3.5overall grade point average, on a 5.0 scale, the fall semester of their 9th grade year. The Freshman class would in subsequent years be required to achieve a 3.5 overall grade point average, on a 5.0 scale, during two consecutive semesters in secondary school. For consideration for an academic award, students new to MISD must present verifiable documentation that they have met the requirements. 23

26 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COURSES Required courses are always offered; electives are offered as enrollment justifies demand. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS (Also CTE) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester This course blends written, oral and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Students will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics and conduct internet research. Oral presentations will be required. ENGLISH I - Grade Level: 9; Length: Year Students will receive instruction in accordance with the English I, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in the following English Language Arts Strands: Reading, Writing, Oral and Written Conventions, Research, Speaking and Listening. Students will engage in rigorous activities that build on their prior knowledge and skills. Pre AP ENGLISH I - Grade Level: 9; Length: Year Pre-AP English I is designed for students with high academic interest and a strong work ethic in English Language Arts. The Pre-AP class serves as the foundation for the Advanced Placement Program, specifically for AP English III Language and Composition and AP English IV Literature and Composition. Emphasis is placed on developing students skills in critical, analytical and creative thinking, close reading, grammar, and composition. Students will read and write extensively in multiple genres and keep a portfolio of written work. A summer reading assignment is required. ENGLISH II - Grade Level: 10; Length: Year Prerequisite: English I Students will receive instruction in accordance with the English II, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in the following English Language Arts Strands; Reading, Writing, Oral and Written Conventions, Research, Speaking and Listening. Students will engage in rigorous activities that build on their prior knowledge and skills. Pre AP ENGLISH II - Grade Level: 10; Length: Year Students enrolled in Pre-AP English II increase and refine their reading, writing and interpretive skills. Pre-AP English II students are expected to plan, draft, and complete error-free drafts of written compositions on a regular basis, enhancing their ability to use grammatical conventions appropriately, demonstrating more sophistication of a stylistic maturity in their prose. Students will practice all forms of writing with an emphasis placed on expository, analytical, persuasive and reflective forms of writing. They will read extensively in multiple genres from world literature, including short stories, drama, novel and poetry. Students will learn literary terms and rhetorical forms and they will read deliberately and thoroughly, taking time to understand a work s literary form. Additional study of vocabulary and Greek and Latin roots increases the student s appreciation of language. A summer reading assignment is required. ENGLISH III - Grade Level: 11; Length: Year Prerequisite: English II Students will receive instruction in accordance with the English II, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in the following English Language Arts Strands; Reading, Writing, Oral and Written Conventions, Research, Speaking and Listening. Students will engage in rigorous activities that build on their prior knowledge and skills. 24

27 AP ENGLISH III: English Language and Composition - Grade Level: 11; Length: Year Prerequisite: English II AP English III/AP English III Dual Credit is a college level course that concentrates on the theory of language and composition and the development of an individual style adaptable to different modes of discourse. The AP English Language and Composition course aligns to an introductory college-level rhetoric and writing curriculum, which requires students to develop evidence-based analytical and argumentative essays that proceed through several stages or drafts. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support their arguments. Throughout the course, students develop a personal style by making appropriate grammatical choices. Additionally, students read and analyze the rhetorical elements and their effects in non-fiction texts, including graphic images as forms of text, from many disciplines and historical periods. AP English III is recommended for students with a strong interest in reading, writing, and the discussion and analysis of non-fiction works and composition. A summer reading assignment is required. ENGLISH IV - Grade Level: 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: English III Students will receive instruction in accordance with the English II, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in the following English Language Arts Strands; Reading, Writing, Oral and Written Conventions, Research, Speaking and Listening. Students will engage in rigorous activities that build on their prior knowledge and skills. AP ENGLISH IV: English Literature and Composition - Grade Level: 12; Length: Year The AP English IV/AP English IV Dual Credit 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. AP English IV is recommended for students with a strong interest in reading, discussion, and analytical writing about literature. A summer reading assignment is required. ESOL I & 2 - Grade Level: Placement will be determined by state and local criteria; Length: Year Students with Other Languages (SOL) is intensive English language instruction by teachers trained in recognizing and working with diverse language learners. ESL instruction considers the students learning experiences and cultural backgrounds. The course develops mastery of the English language in the cognitive, affective, and linguistic domains. CREATIVE WRITING - Grade Level 12; Length: Semester (Taught at MHS only) Prerequisite: Pass English II, English III, and EOC The purpose of this course is to allow students to explore their creative and imaginative abilities through the writing in various genres in developing versatility as a writer. Creative Writing, a rigorous composition course, asks high school students to demonstrate their skill in such forms of writing as fictional writing, short stories, poetry, literary non-fiction, and drama. All students will effectively demonstrate an understanding of the recursive nature of the writing process in expository, creative, descriptive, and persuasive modes, applying the conventions of usage and the mechanics of written English. Students will critically read and analyze the works of specific writers and their styles in relation to the major and significant aspects of creative writing. The students evaluation of their own writing as well as the writing of others ensures that students completing this course are able to analyze and discuss published and unpublished pieces of writing, develop peer and self-assessments for effective writing, and set their own goals as writers. 25

28 TSI College Readiness in ELA Reading and Writing - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester or Year Prerequisite: Passed EOC, Did not pass TSI In this college-preparatory course students will improve integrated critical reading and writing skills through engagement with a variety of texts across content areas and genres. As a result, students will be able to develop and express ideas clearly and effectively to communicate with various audiences for various purposes and occasions. This course explores a variety of writing styles relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies. Students will learn effective editing strategies, generate ideas from texts, recognize and apply the conventions of standard English, and compose college-level writing assignments. Independent Study in English I,II, III - Taught at Coleman High only; Length: Semester Elective This course is a computer-based English program where students work through a self-paced curriculum that focuses on the elements of literature and composition. 26

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31 COURSES MATHEMATICS PreAP Algebra I - Grade Level: 8; Length: Year A course in solving equations, graphing and problem solving ALGEBRA I - Grade Level: 9; Length: Year Prerequisite: 8 th Grade Math Note: Algebra 1 is the prerequisite class to ALL subsequent math classes Topics studied in this course are linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and related transformations, equations, and associated solutions. Students will also study polynomials of degree one and two, radical expressions, sequences and laws of exponents as well as generate and solve linear systems with two equations and two variables and will create new functions through transformations. GEOMETRY - Grade Level: 10; Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra I Geometry combines elements of plane, solid, and coordinate geometry to clearly illustrate mathematics as a deductive science. Content of the course is designed to help the student develop logical thinking and the ability to visualize plane and spatial figures. Specific units include induction, deduction and methods of constructions, coordinate geometry, perimeters, areas, volumes, and transformation. Pre AP GEOMETRY - Grade Level: 9, 10; Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra I This course is designed to help students attain a deep understanding of the connected nature of math, to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, and to prepare students for the types of questions and skills needed for the AP Calculus and AP Statistics Exam. ALGEBRA II - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry A course addressing more topics in solving equations, graphing and problem solving. Pre AP ALGEBRA II - Grade Level: 10, 11; Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry This is the introduction to higher level mathematics. There is a great emphasis on application of concepts through problem solving. This will require the student to frequently draw upon previous mathematical knowledge. PRECALCULUS - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II A course in functional relationships including trigonometry and analytic geometry. Designed as preparation for Calculus. Pre AP PRECALCULUS GT - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, This course covers trigonometry and elementary analysis concepts. Course is challenging, fast-paced, and intended to prepare the student for an AP Calculus course. Pre AP PRECALCULUS NON GT Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year 29

32 Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, This course covers trigonometry and elementary analysis concepts. Course is challenging, fast-paced, and intended to prepare the student for an AP Calculus course. Pre AP PREALCULUS DUAL CREDIT Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, This course covers trigonometry and elementary analysis concepts. Course is challenging, fast-paced, and intended to prepare the student for an AP Calculus course. AP CALCULUS AB - Grade Level: 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus Offered at the College Board AB level. A college level course in mathematics with applications in science and social sciences. Focused on key foundational ideas relating to differential calculus. AP CALCULUS BC/Dual - Grade Level: 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus Designed for students wishing to receive credit for up to 8 hours of calculus while still in high school. Context is focused on the key foundational ideas relating differential and integral calculus. MATHEMATICAL MODELS WITH APPLICATIONS - Grade Level: 10, 11; Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra I In Mathematical Models with Applications, students continue to build on the K-8 and Algebra I foundations as they expand their understanding through other mathematical experiences. Students use algebraic, graphical, and geometric reasoning to recognize patterns and structure; to model information; and to solve problems from various disciplines. Students use mathematical methods to model and solve real-life applied problems involving money, data, chance, patterns, music, design and science. ALGEBRAIC REASONING Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Students will build on the knowledge and skills for mathematics in Kindergarten -Grade 8 and Algebra 1, continue with the development of mathematical reasoning related to algebraic understandings and processes, and deepen a foundation for studies in subsequent mathematics courses. Students will broaden their knowledge of functions and relationships, including linear, quadratic, square root, rational, cubic, cube root, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions. Students will study these functions through analysis and application that includes explorations of patterns and structure, number and algebraic methods, and modeling from data using tools that build to workforce and college readiness such as probes, measurement tools, and software tools, including spreadsheets. ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE REASONING (AQR) 4 th YR OF MATH - Grade Level: 12; Length: Year; Prerequisite: Algebra II AQR is an engaging and rigorous course that prepares students for a range of future options in non-mathematics- Intensive college majors or for entering workforce training programs. The course emphasizes statistics and financial applications, and it prepares students to use algebra, geometry, trigonometry and discrete mathematics to model a range of situations and solve problem. MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS & SOCIAL SCIENCES (FINITE MATH)/DUAL - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year; Prerequisite: May be taken along with Pre-Calculus or after Pre-Calculus with appropriate placement test. Course is designed to enable students to solve business problems involving the following topics: linear relations and functions, matrix theory, systems of linear equations and inequalities, linear programming, simple and compound interest annuities amortization, and bonds. This course is designed to enable students to learn quantitative methods 30

33 for analyzing business problems. The topics studied are: elementary probability theory, expected values, statistics, and introductory differential and integral calculus. INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN GT MATHEMATICS I-G - Grade Level: 11; Length: Year Prerequisite: Pre AP Precalculus; must be identified as GT Student Course is designed to enable students to solve business problems involving the following topics: linear relations and functions, matrix theory, systems of linear equations and inequalities, linear programming, simple and compound interest annuities amortization, and bonds. This course is designed to enable students to learn quantitative methods for analyzing business problems. The topics studied are: elementary probability theory, expected values, statistics, and introductory differential and integral calculus. AP STATISTICS - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra II and Pre Cal This course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes, including exploring data by describing patterns and departures from patterns; sampling and experimentation through planning and conducting a study; anticipating patterns that explore random phenomena using probability and simulation; and statistical inference in estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses. STATISTICS AND BUSINESS DECISION MAKING (Also CTE) (4 th Math) - Grade Level: 12; Length: Year; Prerequisite: Algebra ll In this course students will identify and manage risk that could impact an organization. Students will use probability to anticipate and forecast data to make decisions. AP COMPUTER SCIENCE (Also CTE) (4 th year Math) - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra l This foundation course was designed by TEA to provide students with skills in using a programming language, currently Java, to help students create solutions for real world problems that can be represented or manipulated inside a computer. Students are taught higher level thinking skills to produce computer programs and are shown how commercial software utilizes these same techniques to solve problems. Students have the option of receiving college credit for the course through successful completion of the Advanced Placement Computer Science A Exam. This course is recommended to all students that plan post-secondary education in fields such as math, science, engineering and computer related fields. Students receive technology credit for graduation. ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS (Also CTE) (4 th Math) - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year:Taught at Lee High School Only Prerequisite: Algebra II In this course students solve and model robotic design problems. Students use a variety of mathematical methods and models to represent and analyze problems involving data acquisition, spatial applications, electrical measurement, manufacturing processes, materials engineering, mechanical drives, pneumatics, process control systems, quality control, and robotics with computer programming. COLLEGE MATHEMATICS PREPARATION (4 th Math) - Grade Level: Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra II Students will further their mathematics knowledge beyond the Algebra II level through an extended study of functions, including polynomial, absolute value, rational, trigonometric, inverses, transformations and compositions. This course will serve as a bridge between Algebra II and College Algebra or Algebra II and Precalculus. 31

34 FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS Grade Level; 11; Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Geometry, 3 rd yr math (Jr. Level) credit or elective. Financial Mathematics is a course covering personal money management. Students will apply critical-thinking skills to analyze personal financial decisions based on current and projected economic factors. Financial Mathematics will integrate career and postsecondary education planning into financial decision making. ACCOUNTING II - Grade Level: 12; Length: Year; 3 rd year math (Jr. Level) credit Prerequisite: Accounting I In Accounting 2, students investigate the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students reflect on this knowledge as they engage in various managerial and cost accounting activities. ROBOTICS II Grade 11, 12; Length Year; 3 rd year math (Jr. Level) credit Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry Seniors interest in the 3 rd year of robotics. Students enrolled will demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills for the robotic and automation industry. Project-based environment for seniors. Seniors will continue to build, research and design improved prototypes or use simulation software to test designs. SCIENCE COURSES BIOLOGY - Grade Level: 10; Length: Year A laboratory course in the study of biological facts and the interpretation of those facts. The information presented will emphasize relationships and adaptation. Includes the study of all living things beginning with basic cell structures which lead to an understanding of single-celled organisms, plants, and animals. Pre AP BIOLOGY - Grade Level: 9; Length: Year This Biology survey course is intended to give students a comprehensive understanding of the major concepts covered in college courses. Successful completion of this course should adequately prepare students for the college course. Laboratory investigations, problem-solving skills, and independent projects are major components for the course. AP BIOLOGY - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry A laboratory course including an in-depth study of biological topics presented in a logical sequence. Students are expected to perform at the college level. Students prepare to take AP exam for college credit. INTEGRATED PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY (IPC) - Grade Level: 9 Length: Year Prerequisite: None Includes those sciences which deal with non-living things emphasizing gathering facts through laboratory experiments. Content is drawn from physics and chemistry as a means of learning foundation concepts in 32

35 physical science. CHEMISTRY - Grade Level: 11; Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra I and 1 unit of Science It is a laboratory course with emphasis upon the understanding of the unifying principals of chemistry. Pre AP CHEMISTRY - Grade Level: 10; Length: Year This Chemistry survey course is intended to give students a comprehensive understanding of the major concepts covered in college courses. Successful completion of this course should adequately prepare students for the college course. Laboratory investigations, problem-solving skills, and independent projects are major components for the course. AP CHEMISTRY - Grade Level: 12; Length: Year Availability is based on demand Prerequisite: Chemistry, Algebra II This is a study of specific types of reactions and properties of matter with an emphasis on experimental techniques. Stoichiometric calculations as they apply to lab situations are stressed. PHYSICS - Grade Level: 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Algebra I Physics is the study of the rules of the natural world. This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts that explain the physical world around them. This is stressed through lecture, lab activities and discussion. AP PHYSICS-C - Grade Level: 12; Length: Year Availability based on demand. Prerequisite: Physics, enrollment in Calculus A rigorous course designed to prepare students to take the AP Physics exam. This calculus based course has calculus as a co-requisite. Success on the AP exam earns university physics credit. (Availability based on demand.) AP PHYSICS 1: Algebra Based (GT) - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Geometry or concurrently taking Algebra 2 or equivalent course. The AP Physics 1 course is designed to be taught over the course of a full academic year and may be taken as a first-year physics course with no prior physics course work necessary. Students explore principles of Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and introductory, simple circuits. AP PHYSICS 2: Algebra Based (GT) - Grade Level: 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Taken or concurrently taking Precalculus or equivalent course. The AP Physics 2 course is designed to be taught over the course of a full academic year and should be taken as a second-year course after students have had either AP Physics 1 or a similar introductory course. Students explore principles of fluids, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics and topics in modern physics. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (Also CTE) - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Biology Designed to serve those students who plan college work, such as medically related programs in which specialized knowledge of physiology is useful. Students should not attempt Physiology until successfully completing Biology. Students are required to complete additional readings and a project one semester for honors. ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length; Year Prerequisite: Biology A course designed to show the interrelatedness of systems within the environment and the interrelatedness of man and the environment. 33

36 AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Recommend Prerequisite: Algebra I, 1 Year of Life Science, 1 Year of Physical Science This course provides 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. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DESIGN Honors, GT Honors (Also CTE) (4 th Science) - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, Physics This course is for the student who wants to explore engineering and problem solving. This course is project based. The student will learn physics of how simple machines work through a series of hands on activities and projects. Problem solving is utilized to overcome the problems of design, development, production and the testing of a product. Topics covered are from both applied technology and science, which will include but not limited to: robotics, computer drafting, financing, marking and organizing a project. Students will work in design teams and present their achievements to the class and outside judges in team competitions. Students at Midland High should expect to be a part of the Midland High Robotics Team. An application may be required. FORENSIC SCIENCE-4 th Year Science - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry This course uses a structured and scientific approach to the investigation of crimes of assault, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, accidental death, homicide, and the psychology of criminal behavior. Students will learn terminology and investigative procedures related to crime scenes. Using scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence through case studies. ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE (Also CTE) (4 th Science) - Grade Level: 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Suggested Prerequisites: A minimum of one credit from any of the courses in the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resource cluster This course examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction is designed to allow for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science through field and laboratory experiences. EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE - (4 th Science) - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Lee High only Prerequisite: 3 units of Science 1 which can be taken concurrently, 3 units of math 1 of which can be taken concurrently. This is course is a capstone course designed to build on students prior scientific and academic knowledge and skills to develop understanding of Earth s system in space and time. ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PROBLEM SOLVING- Honors, GT Honors (Also CTE) (4 th Science) - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year; Prerequisite: Geometry, Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics This course is the creative process of solving problems by identifying needs and then devising solutions. This course reinforces and integrates skills learned in previous mathematics and science courses. Students apply critical-thinking skills to justify a solution from multiple design options. FOOD SCIENCE (Also CTE) (4 th Science) - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year; Midland High only Fee: See District Fee Schedule In this class you will learn about how food choices, technology, and nutrition are related to your growth, development, health, and wellness. You will use these ideas to make informed choices that promote good health. You will learn basic food preparation skills and explore careers related to the food industry. 34

37 SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES WORLD GEOGRAPHY - Grade Level: 9; Length: Year Through varied classroom experiences, students visit all parts of the world and study both the similarities and differences of settings and people. Special emphasis is placed on the five geographic themes: location, place, human/environmental interaction, movement, and regions. Pre AP WORLD GEOGRAPHY - Grade Level 9; Length: Year Pre-AP World Geography is a class designed to better prepare students for AP courses. Pre-AP Geography will cover the same regions of the world as World Geography, but will emphasize such geographic issues as population, urban growth and analysis, economic development, and regional differences in the way people organize their societies. Critical thinking, problem-solving and geographic skills will be emphasized. AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Grade Level 11, 12 ; Length: Semester; Taught at Lee High only (Paired with one semester of Special Topics in Social Studies) The AP Human Geography course is equivalent to an introductory college-level course in human geography. The course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. The curriculum reflects the goals of the National Geography Stands (2012). WORLD HISTORY - Grade Level: 10; Length: Year World History surveys the contributions of all major cultural groups throughout history. Students will engage in traditional and cooperative activities designed to enhance content understanding. Pre AP WORLD HISTORY - Grade Level: 10; Length: Year UNITED STATES HISTORY - Grade Level: 11; Length: Year Students travel back through past decades to the present time. During each decade, contributions of all people to the American scene are emphasized. AP UNITED STATES HISTORY/Dual - Grade Level: 11; Length: Year UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT - Grade Level: 12; Length: Semester Students study past and present political systems and contemporary problems that systems seek to solve. Throughout the course, students explore trails that make good citizens in a democratic society. AP UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year ECONOMICS WITH EMPHASIS ON THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Semester Economics relates to how people throughout history have resolved the basic problem of scarcity. Although emphasis is placed upon the free enterprise system, students also engage in studies of comparative systems. Concurrent credit requires completion of one full year at the honors level. AP MICROECONOMICS (Fall semester Only) - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Semester This course introduces the students to the basics of microeconomics, including such concepts as scarcity, supply, 35

38 demand, market types, and operation of the products and resource markets. Concepts learned in this class will be further developed and applied in more of a real-world contest in the macroeconomics course offered in the spring. AP MACROECONOMICS (Spring Semester Only) - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Semester This economics course will acquaint students with the fundamentals of macroeconomics, which is essentially a study of the economy as a whole or its basic subdivisions or aggregates, such as the government, household, and business sectors. The course will allow students to create a series of models to be used to interpret economic events, problems and possible solutions. PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester This course cannot take the place of Economics requirements. This course will develop citizens who have the knowledge and skills to make sound, informed financial decisions that will allow them to lead financially secure lifestyles and understand personal financial responsibility. The course will teach students to apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze decisions involving earning and spending, saving and investing, credit and borrowing, insuring and protecting, and college and postsecondary education and training. SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIAL STUDIES I, II, III - offered at Coleman High School 36

39 PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES NOTE: Only 4 credits of P.E. Can be used as part of the credits required for graduation, and may be selected from the following. HEALTH - Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester (Not a P.E. Credit) Students acquire the health information and skills necessary to become healthy adults and learn about behaviors in which they should and should not participate, develop skills that will make them health- literate adults, and analyze health information and apply strategies for enhancing and maintaining personal health throughout the life span. AEROBIC ACTIVITIES - Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester; Taught at: Lee High feeder only Students in aerobic activities are exposed to a variety of activities that promote health-related fitness. PHYSICAL EDUCATION - Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester/Year TEAM SPORTS - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester; Taught at: Lee High only Students are expected to develop health-related fitness and an appreciation for team work and fair play. Team Sports reinforces the concept of incorporating physical activity into a lifestyle beyond high school. CHEERLEADING - Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: JV-semester/Varsity - year Prerequisite: Spring Tryouts PE credit Elected cheerleaders will be responsible for cheering at various district events, citywide appearances, and various school related spirit activities. ADVENTURE EDUCATION The students learn the fundamentals of knot tying, hiking, planning a camping trip, First Aid/CPR, and team-building. INDIVIDUAL SPORTS The students learn the fundamentals of running, yoga, weight lifting, gymnastics, dance, and cycling, including the proper techniques for these activities. OFF-CAMPUS PHYSICAL EDUCATION - Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester/Year Equivalent Program provides an opportunity for students to receive credit for participation in an off- campus physical education/athletic program. Link: 37

40 ATHLETIC PROGRAMS The district offers a wide variety of athletic programs for both boys and girls in grades Programs are offered in baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis and team tennis, track and field, volleyball, and power lifting. MISD participates in athletics under the guidelines of the University Interscholastic League (UIL). Midland consistently is well represented by the 3,500 young men and women who participate in extra-curricular athletics. All participants are trained in fundamentals, conditioning, rules of the game and good sportsmanship. Students are monitored by coaches who encourage them to succeed both academically and athletically. NCAA Student Athletes Academic preparation is a major part of a student s ability to play college sports. Students hoping to participate in college athletic programs need to become aware of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) guidelines and requirements. Most college athletic programs are regulated by the NCAA, the organization which establishes rules on eligibility, recruiting, and financial aid. In order to play at Division I or II universities, athletes must be certified by the NCAA Clearinghouse. This process requires students to complete a prescribed core of high school course work and earn a certain GPA and SAT/ACT score as determined by the NCAA. Visit NCAA s website at for additional information **Students who hope to participate in college athletics must follow NCAA guidelines and should register with the Clearinghouse during their sophomore year. ATHLETIC COURSES NOTE: These year-long athletic courses are offered at grade levels 9, 10, 11, 12. Participation requires the written consent of the head coach in that sport. Based on MISD Board Policy FMF (Local), ninth grade students can participate in varsity athletics at the high school level. They may also participate at the sub varsity level. The student must be identified and requested by the high school head coach based on physical, psychological, and social maturity. The high school head coach will consult with the ninth grade principal and the high school athletic coordinator regarding a potential student that he/she plans to request advancement to the high school level. The high school coach shall make no contact with the students and parents prior to these consultations. The ninth grade principal, campus athletic coordinator, and the high school principal must approve the request for a ninth grade student to participate in high school athletics. The ninth grade principal will give the final approval for the student to participate, using the student s academic performance, attitude and citizenship as the criteria. The students who are selected will have a tryout period of not more than five days. It will be five consecutive practice days at the start of the UIL season or five days as determined by the head coach and athletic coordinator. The student will be advanced to the high school level to be an active participant in a sport, not to complete a roster or to be used as a back-up player. After the student is selected for participating with the high school team, he/she will remain on that high school 38

41 team for the remainder of that sport s season. The coach cannot move the student back to the ninth grade campus. However, if the student is removed from the high school team for disciplinary reasons, he/she will not be eligible to participate at the ninth grade level until the original high school sport is completed or until the next sport begins at the ninth grade level. The decision to advance students will be made prior to the start of the season unless the student enrolls after the season begins. Students already participating in a high school sport will be considered to be advanced. The High School Participation Request Form will be filled out for each sport. Academic scheduling for the student will take priority over athletic scheduling when there are conflicts between the ninth grade campus and the high school campus. No additional school transportation will be provided from the ninth grade campus to the high school campus or from the high school campus to the ninth grade campus for ninth grade students participating at the high school level. All decisions at this level are final and cannot be appealed. BASEBALL BASKETBALL CROSS-COUNTRY DIVING FOOTBALL GOLF SOCCER SOFTBALL SWIMMING TENNIS TRACK VOLLEYBALL POWERLIFTING 39

42 AIR FORCE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (AFJROTC) The mission of the AFJROTC program is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community. The goals of the program are to instill values of citizenship, give service to the United States, develop personal responsibility, and instill a sense of accomplishment in high school students. The objectives of AFJROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship; promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline; and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals. Wellness is an official part of the AFJROTC program. The wellness curriculum is an exercise program focused upon individual base line improvements and the goal of achieving a national standard as calculated with age and gender. LE-100 CITIZENSHIP, CHARACTER, AND AIR FORCE TRADITION/AS-100 A JOURNEY INTO AVIATION HISTORY/WELLNESS Course Credit: 1 PE or General Elective Course length: One Year Prerequisite: None LE-100 contains lessons on cadet and Air Force organization; uniform wear; customs, courtesies, and military traditions; and individuals self-control and citizenship. AS-100 is an aviation history course focusing on the development of flight throughout the centuries. An integral part of the first year is training in health, wellness, and fitness through physical training and teamwork exercises. LE-200 COMMUNICATION, AWARENESS, AND LEADERSHIP/AS-200 THE SCIENCE OF FLIGHT: A GATEWAY TO A NEW HORIZONS/AS-220 CULTURAL STUDIES: AN INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL AWARENESS/WELLNESS Course length: One Year; Course Credit: 1 PE or General Elective Prerequisite: None LE-200 focuses on communications skills and cadet corps activities. Cadets are educated in effective communications, understanding group dynamics and teams while preparing them for leadership positions, problem solving and personal development. AS-200 is an introductory course and customized textbook that focuses on how airplanes fly, how weather conditions affect flight, flight and the human body, and flight navigation. The course is designed to complement materials taught in math, physics, and other science r-related courses and is aligned with the National Science Education Standards, the Math Standards and Expectations, and ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for students. AS- 220 is a customized course about the world s cultures. The course is specially created for the US Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force Junior ROTC programs. It introduces students to the world s culture through the study of world affairs, regional studies, and cultural awareness. LE-300 LIFE SKILLS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES/AS-300 EXPLORING SPACE: THE HIGH FRONTIER/WELLNESS Course length: One Year; Course Credit: 1 PE or General Elective Prerequisite: None LE-300 focuses on career development and the acquisition of life skills necessary to become a productive citizen. Sections on career path selection and job search is provided to educate those not going to college while how to select and apply to college is covered for those on the verge of apply for post-secondary education. Additionally information concerning financial planning and money management along with real life issues are covered. AS-300 includes the latest information available in space science (astronomy) and space exploration. Wellness and fitness classes are continued with greater emphasis on the benefits for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 40

43 LE-400 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT/AS-400 MANAGEMENT OF THE CADET CORPS/WELLNESS Course length: One Year; Course Credit: 1 PE or General Elective Prerequisite: None LE-400 provides the fundamentals of management and includes leadership topics that will benefit students as well as provide them with some of the necessary skills needed to apply what they have learned in AFJROTC. The companion AS-400 course allows cadets to manage the entire corps during their fourth year in the JROTC program. This hands-on experience affords the cadets the opportunity to put the theories of previous leadership courses into practice. All the planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling, and decision-making will be done by the cadets. As part of the management aspect, AS-400 cadets are expected to plan and execute the wellness and fitness portions of the cadet curriculum. AS-410 SURVIVAL - Course length: One Year; Course Credit: 1 PE or General Elective Prerequisite: None The survival course is a synthesis of the basic survival information providing training in skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to successfully perform fundamental tasks needed for survival. The survival course also presents good to know information that would be useful in almost any situation. LE-500 DRILL AND CEREMONIES- Course length: One Year; Course Credit: 1 PE Prerequisite: None LE-500 provides an in-depth introduction to drill and ceremonies by concentrating on the elements of military drill, and describes individual and group precision movements. Students are provided detailed instruction on ceremonial performances and protocol for civilian and military events. 41

44 LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH SPANISH I - Grade Level: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11; Length: Year In this course the student studies the state mandated basic communication skills in Spanish listening, speaking, reading and writing. The emphasis is on listening, speaking and vocabulary acquisition, built around authentic situations. The student learns of the Hispanic culture, their education, sports, recreation and the arts as well as their gestures, social customs, geography and gender roles. SPANISH II - Grade Level: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Spanish I Spanish II continues to reinforce (state mandated) oral proficiency while developing reading and writing skills. Writings based on previously learned concepts and vocabulary is the instructional vehicle for the development of the skill. Readings provide the basis for improved pronunciation and comprehension. All aspects of Spanish I are reinforced, expanded, and studied in greater detail. SPANISH III - Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Spanish II Spanish III is an advanced language course. The focus is on oral and written communication. History, literature and art are studied in this course and students have the opportunity to express their interpretations both orally and in writing. In-depth grammar concepts, useful daily vocabulary, and multiple opportunities for oral production are incorporated. Pre AP SPANISH III (Dual taught at Lee High School only) - Grade Level: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Spanish II This course will have a far greater emphasis on grammar and will cover all other areas mentioned in Spanish III, with a higher level of thinking and extension of concepts. SPANISH IV - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Spanish III Spanish IV students continue to refine advanced language production. The emphasis in this course focuses on oral and written language production through literature, culture, and art of the country. The students strive for proficiency in information gathering and internalization. AP SPANISH IV: SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (Dual taught at Lee High School only) - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Spanish III Spanish IV-AP students continue to refine advanced language production and develop higher level thinking. The focus is on oral and written language production through the study of literature, culture, and art of the Spanish speaking countries. The students strive for proficiency in comprehension, information gathering, and internalization. Students develop essays, reports, and oral presentations. Students prepare to take the Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture test for college placement. 42

45 SPANISH V - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Spanish IV Students continue to refine advanced Language production. The emphasis in this course focuses on oral and written language production through the study of literature and culture of Spanish speaking countries. The students strive for proficiency in information gathering and internalization. AP SPANISH V: SPANISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Spanish IV AP students continue to internalize advanced language production and refine higher level thinking. The focus is on oral and written language production through the study of the Advanced Placement literary authors. Aspects of grammar, history, geography, religion, culture, politics, and economics are discussed in order to understand literary works. Students develop extensive essays, reports, and oral presentations. Students prepare to take the Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture test for college placement. SPANISH VI (Taught at Lee High School only) - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Spanish V Spanish VI students continue to internalize advanced language production and refine higher level thinking. The focus is on oral and written language production through the study of the literary authors. Aspects of grammar, history, geography, religion, culture, politics, and economics are discussed in order to understand literary works. Students develop extensive essays, reports, and oral presentations. FRENCH I - Grade Level: 9, 10, 11; Length: Year This course emphasizes the basic communication skills in the French language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Listening and repeating, however are stressed in this introductory course. Instruction is in the form of short dialogues with closely related vocabulary supplements and exercises. The dialogues are based on everyday situations built around a culturally relevant theme or center of interest and present the structure of the language. French culture, the French institutions and personal life are also presented. The student will be able to get and give information, using limited memorized material to communicate ideas. FRENCH II - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: French I In this course, although listening and speaking activities are continued, more emphasis is placed on the development of reading and writing skills. It includes a deeper study of the French language and culture as well as a more extensive study of the structure of the language. The student can narrate and describe in present, past, and future, participate in casual conversation and give instructions and reports. FRENCH III - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: French II This course emphasizes functional language development in the four language skills through a variety of activities; oral and written structure drills, conversation, cultural, historical and literary reading and guided composition. More vocabulary for active use is presented. Grammatical concepts are reviewed and reinforced. This course stresses the development of the ability of expression in French. The student can make comparisons and contrasts, support opinions and persuade, and narrate in detail precision. Pre AP FRENCH III - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: French II This course will have a far greater emphasis on usage of the language and will cover all other areas mentioned in French III, but in a more rigorous fashion. FRENCH IV - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: French III 43

46 AP French IV emphasizes continued functional language development in the four skill areas. There is less stress on drill and greater stress on creative expression both in oral language and in writing. Grammar is presented and reviewed as it is needed by the students. Students can make comparisons and contrasts, support their opinions and persuade, and talk on various topics using tense variations as needed. The students strive for proficiency in comprehension, information gathering and internalization. Students develop essays, reports, and oral presentations. AP FRENCH IV: FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: French III AP French IV emphasizes continued functional language development in the four skill areas. There is less stress on drill and greater stress on creative expression both in oral language and in writing. Grammar is presented and reviewed as it is needed by the students. Students can make comparisons and contrasts, support their opinions and persuade, and talk on various topics using tense variations as needed. The students strive for proficiency in comprehension, information gathering and internalization. Students develop essays, reports and oral presentations. Students prepare to take the Advanced Placement French Language and Culture test for college placement. GERMAN I - Grade Level: 9, 10, 11; Length: Year This course emphasizes the basic communication skills in the German language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Listening and speaking are stressed in this introductory course. Instruction is in the form of video presentation and situational vocabulary with closely related labs and exercises. The units of study are thematically developed. German culture, German institutions, and personal life are also presented. The student can get and give information and use limited memorized material to communicate ideas. GERMAN II - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: German I In this course, listening and speaking activities, video presentations and situational vocabulary are continued. The student learns to narrate in the present, past, and future and give instructions and oral reports. The grammatical structures of the language are reviewed also. GERMAN III - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: German II In German III, the four basic communication skills are extended. Emphasis is still on oral production. Students now read for information and pleasure and share their learning orally. The writing skills are enhanced and developed as students relate and interpret items which they have read. The grammatical structures of the language are reinforced and extended. Pre AP GERMAN III - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: German II This course will have a far greater emphasis on grammar and will cover all other areas mentioned in German III, but in a more rigorous fashion. Students will strive to enhance their oral communications skills. GERMAN IV - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: German III German IV students pursue the study of the four language skills and begin reading and studying literature and culture. Much of the work in this class is done independently. The students strive for proficiency in comprehension, information gathering and internalization. Students develop essays, reports and oral presentations. AP GERMAN IV: GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year 44

47 Prerequisite: German III AP German IV students pursue the study of the four language skills and begin reading and studying literature and culture. Much of the work in this class is done independently. The students strive for proficiency in comprehension, information gathering and internalization. Students develop essays, reports and oral presentations. Students prepare to take the Advanced Placement German Language and Culture test for college placement. LATIN I - Grade Level: 9, 10, 11; Length: Year Latin I uses the Cambridge Latin Course Series, Books I and II. This introductory course teaches comprehension of the Latin language through practice in reading selections which are a continuous narrative of an actual family in Pompeii. Through these readings based on real Romans and authentic situations, the student understands more accurately the social and political history of the Roman people and their contribution to Western Civilization. The stories progress slowly and allow students to inductively absorb Latin grammar as well as etymology. Other basic communication skills of listening, speaking and writing are included in the course. Culture themes are of an eclectic nature which provide many correlative discussions of Rome and America. LATIN II - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Latin I Latin II uses the Cambridge Latin Course Series Book. The course follows the same format as in Latin I but concentrates on specific cultural themes such as Roman politics, comedy, religion, and military life with culminating selections depicting the intrigue and drama within the imperial household and bureaucracy of Rome. Students continue to learn grammar inductively as well as refining their skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and etymology. LATIN III - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Latin II This course is a continuation of the concepts learned in Latin I and II. There is emphasis on reading for information and pleasure. Supplementary activities include the video/lecture presentation of I, Claudius as well as selected segments from, Ovid s Metamorphoses and Catullus poetry. Pre AP LATIN III - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Latin II This course will have a far greater emphasis on grammar and will cover all other areas mentioned in Latin III, but in a more rigorous fashion. LATIN IV - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Latin III This course is a continuation of the concepts learned in Latin I, II, and III. Students will read selections from Roman authors for learning more about the Roman way of life and for their own pleasure. The students strive for proficiency in comprehension, information gathering and internalization. Students develop essays, reports, and oral presentations. AP LATIN IV - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Latin III This course is a continuation of the concepts learned in Latin I, II, and III. There is emphasis on reading for information and pleasure. The students strive for proficiency in comprehension, information gathering and internalization. Students develop essays, reports and oral presentations. Students prepare to take the Advanced Placement Latin test for college placement, and so will read selections from Vergil s Aeneid and Julius Caesar. 45

48 FINE ARTS Fine arts play an important role in student development in MISD. Instruction begins on the elementary campus as early as kindergarten through active participation and discovery of music and art, skillfully guided by some of the finest fine arts teachers in Texas. As fifth and sixth graders, students may choose to begin instruction on a string instrument in one of the elementary orchestras. In junior high school, elective choices broaden to include participating in band, theatre arts, or art, as well as orchestra and choir. MISD boasts one of the strongest high school fine arts programs in the state, including a wide range of opportunity for performances, competitions, and student recognition. High school groups have received superior ratings at district UIL competitions, multiple state commendations and envious national recognition, some of which include State Honor Choirs and Orchestras, State Honor Band, State Marching Band finalists. Rose Bowl and Inaugural Parades, European tours and a Carnegie Hall performance. An important focus of the MISD fine arts curriculum includes opportunities for development and achievement as both a team member and an individual. Selections in the Fine Arts required for graduation are: band, orchestra, choir, art or theatre. FINE ARTS COURSES *NOTE: A Fine Arts course must be completed in its entirety to satisfy the one credit fine arts requirement.. DIXIE DOLLS - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Lee High Only; Substitute for PE Credit Prerequisite: Auditions Students are taught different forms of dance. In the fall, students perform jazz, hip hop, high kick, pom, and prop routines. They also learn performance aspects of dance as well as dance history. In the spring students travel to compete in state or national competitions. At these competitions, they perform modern, lyrical, hip hop, jazz and high kick routines. Along with performances to support high school athletics, students perform at several community events. DANCE I-IV - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Students are taught different forms of dance. This includes: tap, ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop, and stretching techniques. They also learn dance history, and have the opportunity to perform learned routines at various community events. STARZ - Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12; Midland High Only Prerequisite: Auditions This course offers dance technique training and performance opportunities; members participate in football games (where drill team techniques are used), pep rallies and basketball games (which focus more on hip-hop dancing) and competition. ART COURSES ART I - Grade Level: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee See District Fee Schedule 46

49 Students must take both semesters to meet the one year fine arts requirement Course introduces students to a variety of media, concepts and techniques. This will include elements and principles of design, sequential techniques with drawing, painting, printmaking, low relief sculpture, ceramics and digital media. As an introductory course students practice skills, explore historical and cultural relevance, gain an understanding of creative expression and learn to respond and evaluate artwork through close observation using critical thinking. Approximate supply cost is $25 ART II Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: Year - Fee See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Art I Course is designed to continue a sequential study of drawing, color theory, painting, printmaking, technology and threedimensional studies. Formal compositions will be completed in realistic, abstract, and non-objective styles. Students will build upon skills learned in Art I. Computer-manipulated works are incorporated into the curriculum. Approximate supply cost is $25 ART III Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year - Fee See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Art II Course will provide in-depth compositional studies in drawing and painting. Drawing studies will emphasize advanced life drawing techniques. Painting emphasis may be on techniques of watercolor and mixed media, plus relating art history to periods of drawing and painting. Students will also experience printmaking, technology, sculpture, and ceramics. Ceramics and sculpture will emphasize complex combinations of hand-built techniques. Computermanipulated works are incorporated into the curriculum. The approximate supply cost is $ ART IV Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year - Fee See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Art III Art IV is an advanced course for the college-bound and career-oriented student. It is designed for talented art students who wish to pursue college level studies and build a portfolio. Emphasis will be on individual interests including advanced drawing and painting styles, two-dimensional design, color study, and digitally created art, or advanced sculpture, ceramics, and three-dimensional design. The approximate student supply cost is $ ADVANCED STUDIES ART II - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Art l Advanced study in drawing and painting for the serious art student. Independent study with emphasis on technique, media, exhibition and portfolio. ADVANCED STUDIES ART III - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Art l & ll Teacher approval Advanced studies in printmaking, ceramics and sculpture for the serious art student. Independent study in one or more areas focusing on production, exhibition and portfolio. ADVANCED STUDIES ART IV - Grade Level: 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Art I, ll & lll Advanced study in oil painting or commercial art for senior students planning a career in art. Emphasis on portfolio preparation, college entrance requirements, production and exhibition. AP STUDIO ART: DRAWING - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Must have taken Art I and one year of another Art class The AP Studio Art portfolios are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. The AP Program offers three portfolios: Drawing, 2-D Design, and 3-D Design. The portfolios share a basic, three-section structure, which is explained in detail in the AP Course section at collegeboard.com. All three sections are required and carry equal weight. The works presented for evaluation may have been produced in art 47

50 classes or on the student s own time and may cover a period of time longer than a single school year. AP STUDIO ART: 2-D DESIGN PORTFOLIO - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year; Taught at Lee High only; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: ART 1 For this portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate mastery of 2-D design through any two- dimensional medium or process, including, but not limited to, graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, illustration, painting, and printmaking. Video clips, DVDs, CDs, and three dimensional works may not be submitted. Students are required to submit five actual works in one or more media to College Board for AP credit. AP STUDIO ART: 3-D DESIGN PORTFOLIO - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Advanced Art 11-IV For this portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate mastery of 3-D Design through any threedimensional medium or process, including, but not limited to, figurative or nonfigurative sculpture, architectural models, metal work, ceramics, 3-D fiber arts/fashion, jewelry and body adornment. FLORAL DESIGN (Fine Arts Credit) Grade 10-12, Length: Year; AG Fee: $30 Lee High only This course is designed to develop student s ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of a floral business BAND 1 - Grade Level: 9; Length: Year BAND, ORCHESTRA & CHORAL MUSIC COURSES HONOR BAND - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Spring By audition and director approval SYMPHONIC BAND & CONCERT BAND - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester Director approval; Second semester MARCHING BAND - Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12: Fall Semester Substitute one semester of PE Director approval JAZZ BAND - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester Determined by audition and director approval COLOR GUARD - Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Fall Semester Determined by audition and director approval PERCUSSION - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Fall Semester Determined by audition and director approval SYMPHONY & CONCERT ORCHESTRA - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Determined by audition held in May and director approval 48

51 STRICTLEE STRINGS - Grade Level: 10, 11 12; Length: Year; Taught at Lee High School Only Requires audition held in May and concurrent membership in Symphony or director approval. FRESHMAN CHOIR - Grade Level: 9; Length: Year Requires audition and director approval MIXED CHOIR - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Taught at: Midland High only Requires audition and director approval MYSTIQUE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Taught at: Midland High only Requires audition (held in May) and director approval CHORALE - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Taught at Lee High School only Requires audition and director approval LEE LADIES ENSEMBLE II - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Taught at: Lee High only Requires audition (held in May) and director approval LEE MEN S CHOIR (TENOR/BASS) - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Taught at: Lee High only Requires audition (held in May) and director approval LEE LADIES ENSEMBLE IV - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Taught at: Lee High only Requires audition (held in May) and director approval. ORIGIN - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Taught at: Lee High only Requires audition (Held in May), director approval, and concurrent membership in Chorale LEGEND - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Taught at: Midland High only Requires audition, director approval, and concurrent membership in Chorale MUSIC THEORY I - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year MUSIC THEORY II - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year MUSIC THEORY AP - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year; Taught at Midland High only Prerequisite: Must be able to read music APPLIED MUSIC - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Director approval at Lee High School. THEATRE COURSES THEATRE ARTS I - Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule A full year course that explores all areas of theatre including acting, set construction/design, various types of theatre, improvisational techniques, stage terminology, lighting design, and the history of the theatre. Attendance is required at one live performance each semester. THEATRE ARTS II - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Theatre I Builds upon the experience from Theatre Arts 1. Attendance and critiques of four live performances are expected each semester. 49

52 THEATRE ARTS III - Grade Level; 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Theatre II More difficult problems in acting and design are explored. This class meets during the regular day; however, participation in productions is expected with a minimum of four live performances. Critical essays are submitted each semester. THEATRE ARTS IV - Grade Level 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Theatre III Individual projects in acting and design or directing are expected. Expertise in period movement and state combat are expected at the end of the course. THEATRE PRODUCTION I - Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Theatre I By audition only. The emphasis is on actual rehearsal and performance of the major productions for public presentation. Auditions are open to any interested student who meets eligibility requirements. This class meets outside the regular class day. Auditions required for each show. THEATRE PRODUCTION ll - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Theatre I By audition only. Same as Theatre Production l above. THEATRE PRODUCTION lll - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Theatre I By audition only. Same as Theatre Production l above. THEATRE PRODUCTION IV - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Theatre I By audition only. Same as Theatre Production l above. TECHNICAL THEATRE I - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Theatre I Courses combine theories of design and stagecraft techniques with construction and operation of various technical elements; scenery, sound, lighting, properties, costumes, makeup, and public relations. Students may elect this credit in lieu of THEATRE PRODUCTION. TECHNICAL THEATRE ll - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Technical Theatre I Courses combine theories of design and stagecraft techniques with construction and operation of various technical elements; scenery, sound, lighting, properties, costumes, makeup, and public relations. Students may elect this credit in lieu of THEATRE PRODUCTION. TECHNICAL THEATRE lll - Grade Level: 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Technical Theatre II Courses combine theories of design and stagecraft techniques with construction and operation of various technical elements; scenery, sound, lighting, properties, costumes, makeup, and public relations. Students may elect this credit in lieu of THEATRE PRODUCTION. 50

53 ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES ACADEMIC TEAM APPLICATION REQUIRED/ENHANCED - Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12; Length; Year Student academic team learns an intensive, diverse curriculum and competes regionally in Academic Decathlon and UFL Academic competitions. Teacher approval, application, and interviews required. ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION (AVID) APPLICATION REQUIRED - Grade Level: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: Year AVID is a program designed to help Jr. High and high school students prepare for and succeed in colleges and universities. AVID offers a rigorous program of instruction in academic survival skills and college- level entry skills, including how to study, read for content, take notes, and manage time. Students participate in collaborative study groups or tutorials which bring students to higher levels of understanding. Upon acceptance into AVID, students must also enroll in college-prep courses. PALS APPLICATION REQUIRED - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year; Taught at Lee High only Peer assistance, Leadership and Service (PALS) is a one-year course for students who fill out an application and are selected after recommendations by their teachers, principals, and fellow students. The course requires students to act as Big Brothers, Big Sisters to elementary and junior high school students and to teach youth anti-drinking lessons to elementary students. MOAS LOCAL CREDIT ONLY - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Semester Fall only Prerequisite: Teacher Approval (MOAS) Model of Organization of American States. A student diplomatic team represents Western Hemisphere nations at the International Model Organization of American States conference in Washington DC, each November. Students gain knowledge in understanding the historical development, geographical, cultural, and linguistic aspects of the OAS member states. MOAS SPANISH CULTURE CREDIT - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Semester Fall only; Taught at Lee High only Prerequisite: Application, interview and advisor approval required (MOAS) Model Organization of American States. A student diplomatic team represents Western Hemisphere nations at the international MOAS conference in Washington, D.C., each November. Students gain knowledge in understanding the historical development, geographical, cultural, and linguistic aspects of the other OAS member states. STUDENT LEADERSHIP-Description from Lee High School Length: Year Represent the student body, increase educational values of student life and leadership, to strengthen the unity among students, faculty and administration, to broaden the representative character of Student council to realize the concepts and practices of efficient and dynamic democracy, and to foster The Rebel Pride in students, faculty and administration at Lee High School. PHILOSOPHY - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12: Length: Semester; Taught at Lee High School only Students will survey key topics of philosophy including epistemology, perception and truth, metaphysics, freedom versus determinism, esthetics, religion, ethics, and politics. Students will also examine ideas of noteworthy philosophers. In addition, students will learn to critique issues and questions from multiple perspectives. 51

54 PSYCHOLOGY - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester Students investigate why humans behave in certain ways. They discuss examples of normal and abnormal behaviors. They learn why individuals set and complete goals. By interacting with others in class, they learn to understand themselves better. AP PSYCHOLOGY - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester Students investigate why humans behave in certain ways. They discuss examples of normal and abnormal behaviors. They learn why individuals set and complete goals. By interacting with others in class, they learn to understand themselves better. SOCIOLOGY - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester Students participate in varied activities designed to generate an understanding of the concept, group. Through research and class discussions, students learn about peer groups, families, societies, and cultures. PSAT/SAT PREPARATION LOCAL CREDIT ONLY - Grade Level: 10, 11; Length: Semester; Taught at Lee High Only Focuses on skills required to successfully take the PSAT or SAT VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT USING LATIN ROOTS - Grade Level 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester; Vocabulary Development using Latin Roots is a foreign language course designed to equip the student with a wider range of word choices in original writing in English while broadening the student s reading comprehension skills. Students will learn to analyze English vocabulary words of Greek and Latin origin by recognizing root meanings as well as the meanings of prefixes and suffixes. Various linguistic experiences will be provided such as studying word etymologies, derivatives, synonyms, antonyms, analogies, and word usage while expanding critical thinking skills. DEBATE I - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Teacher conference required and approval required Prepares and presents a variety of argumentative and presentation modes; weekend competitive participation required. Hours of team practice outside of class. DEBATE II - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Debate I, and a grade with at least a B average in Debate I Same as Debate I above. Students begin taking leadership roles in the team. DEBATE III - Grade Level: 12; Length: year Prerequisite: Debate II, with at least a B average in Debate II Same as Debate I above. Students take leadership roles on the team and assist with tutorial responsibilities for Debate I students. OFFICE ASSISTANT LOCAL CREDIT ONLY - Grade Level: 12; Length: Year Application and interview by principal required YEARBOOK I - Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Application and advisor s approval The students are required to learn fundamental concepts of design and layout, digital photography, basic copywriting techniques, interviewing procedures, and deadline management. They also use current computer technology for page design, word processing, database management, and simple accounting. Students are required to spend a great deal of time outside of class. Students must complete application process and receive teacher approval. YEARBOOK II - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Application and advisor s approval 52

55 NEWSPAPER I - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year; Taught at Midland High only Prerequisite: Application and advisor s approval The class offers students practical experience in writing news, feature stories and editorials for publication and meeting deadlines. Each student must also master headline writing, outline writing, page layout and paste-up, and use of a camera. Students are required to spend a great deal of time outside of class. This course may be taken as Desktop Publishing. Before signing up for this class, students must complete an application with teacher recommendations. NEWSPAPER II - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year; Taught at Midland High only Prerequisite: Application and advisor s approval PROGRAMS OF STUDY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Students in the Midland ISD are encouraged to explore college and career opportunities and personal interests through Career & Technical Education (CTE) and other technology-based course offerings. Obtaining specialized CTE instruction in high school will assist students in obtaining college credit, earning business/industry- recognized certifications, and developing leadership and workplace skills in preparation for the high-skill, high- wage, and high demand career fields of the 21 st century. CTE courses are organized by 16 Career Clusters/Programs of Study. You can find the cluster icon and Program name above each group of CTE courses. Course offerings may vary due to teacher availability 53

56 Midland Independent School District Programs of Study (These courses and availability can vary from year to year due to enrollment and teacher accessibility. Please check with campus Counselors to see what subjects are available) PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES - Grade Level: 9, 10; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule This course is designed to provide an introduction to the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources cluster. Topics of study include agricultural history, agricultural career opportunities, and modern developments agricultural production and technology. LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources This lab-based course is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of animal science and livestock production. Animal species to be addressed in this course may include, but are not limited to, beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry. EQUINE SCIENCE - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources This lab-based course is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of animal science with an emphasis of equine science. Suggested animals which may be included in the course of study include, but are not limited to, horses, donkeys, and mules. ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE (4 th Science) - Grade Level: 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: A minimum of one credit from any of the courses in the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resource cluster. This course examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction is designed to allow for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science through field and laboratory experiences. AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS AND METAL TECHNOLOGIES - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule This course focuses on safety and skills in tool use, basic carpentry, electricity, plumbing, fencing, concrete, and welding. AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND FABRICATION Grade 11-12, Length: Year; Ag Fee: $30 Prerequisite: Mechanics and Metal Tech Ag This course demonstrates metal construction techniques related to agricultural design and fabrication of structures. 54

57 VETERINARY MEDICINE APPLICATIONS - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to animal systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. WILDLIFE, FISHERIES & ECOLOGY MGT. - Grade Level: 10, 11; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule This course examines the management of game and non-game wildlife species, fish, and aqua-crops and their ecological needs as related to current agricultural practices. Students will have the opportunity to obtain hunters education certification and boater education certification FLORAL DESIGN (Fine Arts Credit) - Grade 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; AG Fee: $30 This course is designed to develop student s ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of a floral business. 55

58 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE - Grade Level: 9, 10; Length: Year This course provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, construction science, and construction technology. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Suggested Prerequisite: Algebra l, Geometry and Principles of Architecture Prepares students for the design of residential housing and the history of architectural styles, building and materials, and construction principles. Students will design architectural drawings of a house. This course is excellent for students who are going to study architecture, engineering and interior design. Students will work on computer-aided drafting. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Principles of Architecture and Architectural Design I Students will gain advanced knowledge and skills needed to enter a career in architecture or construction or prepare a foundation toward a postsecondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, interior design, or landscape architecture. Architectural Design II includes the advanced knowledge of the design, design history, techniques, and tools related to the production of drawings, renderings, and scaled models for nonresidential or residential architectural purposes. INTERIOR DESIGN I - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year This is a technical course that addresses psychological, physiological, and sociological needs of individuals by enhancing the environments in which they live and work. Students will use knowledge and skills related to interior and exterior environments, construction, and furnishings to make wise consumer decisions and compete in the industry. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as carpenters or building maintenance supervisors or to prepare for a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in safety, tool usage, building materials, codes, and framing. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II Grade Level: 11,12 ; Length: Prerequisite: Construction Technology I Students will gain advanced knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as carpenters, building maintenance technicians, or supervisors or to prepare for a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering. Students will build on the knowledge base from Construction Technology l and are introduced to exterior and interior finish out skills. 56

59 PRINCIPLES OF ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS - Grade Level: 9, 10; Length: Year In addition to a creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and education requirements for those opportunities. GRAPHIC DESIGN I - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year In addition to developing knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles of visual art and design. GRAPHIC DESIGN II Grade Level 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Graphic Design I Students will learn advanced skills and knowledge in graphic design industry with a focus on advance elements and principles of visual art design. ANIMATION l - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the history and techniques of the animation industry. ANIMATION ll Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Animation l 2 nd year for development in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will continue to advance and learn techniques in the animation industry. COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY I - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Midland High School Careers in commercial photography require skills that span all aspects of the industry from setting up a shot to delivering products in a competitive market. Within this context, in addition to developing knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the commercial photography industry with a focus on creating quality photographs. VIDEO GAMING DESIGN - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: BIM or Engineering Design & Presentation The student will be provided the opportunity to design, program, and create a functional video game. The course will introduce basic programming language and skills that are essential to developing a video game. Topics covered are mathematics, physics, design, and computer programming. 57

60 PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND FINANCE - Grade Level: 9, 10; Length: Year Principals of Business, Marketing, and Finance are a foundation course for Business, Marketing, and Finance students. In this course, students gain knowledge and skills in economics and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - Grade Level: 10, 11; Length: Year Students recognize, evaluate, and prepare for a rapidly evolving global business environment that requires flexibility and adaptability. Students develop a foundation in the economical, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent managers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the legal, managerial, marketing, financial, ethical, and international dimensions of business to make appropriate management decisions. BUSINESS INFO MANAGEMENT I - Grade Level: 9, 10; Length: Year Business Information Management l prepares students to focus on Microsoft Office 2013 programs including Word, Excel, Access, Desktop Publishing, and Power point. BUSINESS INFO MANAGEMENT II - Grade Level: 10, 11; Length: Year Prerequisite: Business Info Management I This course prepares students to apply personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace. Students will apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create complex word-processing documents, develop sophisticated spreadsheets and make multimedia presentations. BUSINESS LAW - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Prerequisite: Principles of Business Information Management This course focuses on issues relating to the business legal environment including, business ethics, torts, contracts, negotiable financial instruments, personal property, sales, warranties, types of business organizations, concept of agency and employment, financial instruments, personal property, sales, warranties, types of business organizations, concept of agency and employment, and real property. GLOBAL BUSINESS - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address global business applications of emerging technologies. Students develop a foundation in the economical, financial, technological, international, social, and ethnical aspects of business to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment. 58

61 PRACTICUM IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT I - Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: See District Fee Schedule In this course, students analyze the primary functions of business management and leadership, which are planning, organizing, staffing, directing or leading, and controlling. Topics will incorporate social responsibility of business and industry. Students develop a foundation in the economical, financial technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent managers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Employment in business related industry 15 hours per week is required. 59

62 CHILD DEVELOPMENT Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Human Service. This technical laboratory course addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school-aged children, equipping students with child development skills. Students use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS (Applies to all Program of Study) Grade level 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester This course blends written, oral and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Students will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics and conduct internet research. Oral presentations will be required. INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE IN EDUCATION - Grade Level: 11; Length: Year; 2 Hour; Fee: See District Fee Schedule Prerequisite: Principals of Education and Training, Human Growth Development This course is a field-based internship that provides students background knowledge of child and adolescent development principles as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. CHILD GUIDANCE - Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year 2 hour block Prerequisite: Child Development In this course you will consider the requirements of caregivers, learn about teaching, guiding and disciplining children effectively. This course addresses the knowledge and skills related to child growth and guidance equipping students to develop positive relationships with children and acquire effective caregiver skills. LIFETIME NUTRITION AND WELLNESS (One-Half Credit) - Grades 10, 12 Fee: See District Fee Schedule Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Human Services, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, Principles of Health Science, or Principles of Education and Training. This laboratory course allows students to use principles of lifetime wellness and nutrition to help them make informed choices that promotes wellness as well as pursues careers related. PRACTICUM IN EDUCATION & TRAINING I Grade Level ; Length: Year 2 hour block Prerequisite: This course is a field-based internship that provides students background knowledge of child and adolescent development principles as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. PRATICUM IN EDUCATION & TRAINING II Grade Level ; Length: Year 2 hour block Prerequisite: Practicum in Education & Training I This course is a continuation of Practicum in Education & Training I 60