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1 COURSE CATALOG You can access this catalog electronically through the High School web page.

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3 Non Discrimination Act Message to Students and Parents The information provided in this publication is designed to help students and parents in planning and making appropriate choices. Medina Valley ISD graduation requirements, as well as post-secondary plans, should be considered as you select your courses. Since many students follow a college-preparatory plan, they should pay attention to foreign language, science, and mathematics requirements. Occasionally, changes occur in course requirements due to action by the Texas Legislature and/or the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE). Your counselor will communicate any changes that are required; otherwise you will graduate with the course requirements in place when you enter your freshman (9 th grade) year. Please choose carefully since schedule changes may be limited. The development of the course catalog is a collaborative process. Final course offerings are based on staffing, student interest, and facilities. When a student selects a course, he or she is required to complete it. Students must be able to prove an academic need to an appropriate committee (i.e. RTI, IEP, 504 ) in order to receive a schedule change after the semester begins. The deadline for any schedule change corresponds with the final Preparatory Day which marks the start of a school year. Any request for schedule changes after the final Preparatory Day will not be accepted. Please contact the MVHS counseling center for information regarding Preparatory Day dates and times. Please refer to the MVISD Secondary Student Handbook for any topics not addressed in this catalog. How to Use the Course Guide The purpose of this catalog is to assist students and parents in planning a high school course of study tailored to individual student needs, interests and aspirations. After an introductory section on graduation requirements, grades, academic placement and student classification, the program of studies provides a brief description of the prerequisites and content of the high school courses offered by Medina Valley High School. These descriptions should be consulted in selecting courses for next year. Students and parents with questions regarding courses and the implications of selecting them are encouraged to consult with a member of the counseling staff. High School Counseling Department Students are assigned an academic counselor according the first letter of their last name: A G Destaney McElroy ext destaney.mcelroy@mvisd.org H Q Dan Hill, Lead Counselor ext dan.hill@mvisd.org R Z Eva Barnes ext eva.barnes@mvisd.org College and Career Specialist Holly Haby ext holly.haby@mvisd.org GENERAL INFORMATION Courses are listed as either ½, 1, 2, or 3 credits Grade reports are monitored on a three week basis through progress reports, but report cards are distributed at the end of each nine weeks (quarter). Credit for courses may be received through credit by exam. For courses without prior instruction, a mastery level of 80% is required for credit. For courses where the required amount of prior instruction has been certified, a mastery level of 70% is required for credit to be awarded. Credit by exam will not be given between the end of final exams and graduation. Testing dates can be obtained via the student handbook. State law/board policy supersedes information in this book. All students must pass State Mandated Assessments in order to graduate and participate in the graduation ceremony. 3

4 GRADE POINT VALUES *Beginning with the freshman class of , students will be on a different GPA for ranking purposes. Only English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and World Language courses will average for ranking purposes. Please visit our website at: under Public Information. Refer to policy EIC (Local) for more information regarding Academic Achievement Class Ranking. This information is also published for your convenience in the student handbook MVHS COURSES TO BE INCLUDED IN GPA CALCULATIONS Language Arts Social Studies Science Mathematics World Language English I World Geography Biology Algebra I Spanish I English I Pre-AP World Geography Pre-AP Biology Pre-AP Algebra I Pre-AP Spanish I Pre-AP English II World History Chemistry Geometry Spanish II English II Pre-AP World History Pre-AP/AP Chemistry Pre-AP Geometry Honors Spanish II Pre-AP English III US History Physics Algebra II Spanish III Pre-AP English III AP/Dual Credit US History AP/Dual Credit Physics Pre-AP Algebra II Honors AP Spanish IV English IV Government Forensic Science Mathematical Models with Applications English IV AP/Dual Credit Government AP/Dual Credit Principles of Technology & Scientific Research and Design ESOL I Economics Anatomy and Physiology Pre-Calculus Dual Credit College Algebra AP Spanish V American Sign Language I American Sign Language II ESOL II College Prep English Economics AP/Dual Credit AP Human Geography AP Psychology Anatomy and Physiology Honors Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) AP Environmental Science AP Chemistry Dual Credit Pre- Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Dual Credit/AP Statistics American Sign Language III Honors American Sign Language I Honors American Sign Language II Honors American Sign Language IV Honors AP Biology Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources College Prep Mathematics Notes: Subjects in bold print or any courses taken at the university level carry Honors weight in GPA. Additional core courses may be added to this list of core curriculum. This chart does not supersede board policy. Revised 11/7/2016 4

5 HIGH SCHOOL COURSES TAKEN AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL Students taking courses at the middle school for high school credit will need to meet the individual course requirements before credit is awarded. For Graduates 2020 and thereafter, the semester grades in Algebra 1 will be used to determine the student s GPA. All other class grades will NOT be used to determine the student s GPA. Course offerings vary. Please see the counselors for more information. PLACEMENT TEST FOR WORLD LANGUAGES If a student wishes to be placed in a higher level of a language, current students may take a placement test prior to the end of the current school year. New students may test within the first two weeks of the new school year. Students may test to be placed from a Level I to a Level II or a Level II to a Level III. In order to be placed in the next level, the student must earn a grade of 80 on the exam. Credit will only be earned for both classes if the student passes the class in which he/she was placed. This is ONLY a placement test. If a student wishes to earn CREDIT-BY-EXAM, please request information from the Counseling Center. ADVANCED COURSES (Pre-AP, Honors, AP, Dual Credit) Students who have a strong curiosity about the subject and a willingness to work hard should register for advanced courses. Advanced courses are taught using advanced materials and strategies. Because of the intensity of advanced courses, students should expect the pace and academic rigor to be above grade level to prepare students for advanced level coursework. College Board Advanced Placement Courses and Dual Credit courses provide college level studies for high school students who desire and are ready to do college level work. In order to be successful in advanced courses, students should be task-oriented, proficient readers who are able to organize their time and who have parental/guardian support. Students who are already overextended with academics or extracurricular activities should seriously consider whether they have the time to devote to advanced classes. Outside study time is at least one to two times the amount of time spent in class per week. Students enrolled in Dual Credit classes are responsible for MVHS and SWTJC Handbook rules and regulations. Core area advanced level prerequisites Prerequisite (Grades 9 & 10): Level II Satisfactory Academic Performance score or Met Standard on the previous year s state assessment. An alternative assessment may be considered due to extenuating circumstances. See your guidance counselor for additional details. Prerequisite (Grades 11 & 12): College Readiness percentage score or Level II Satisfactory Academic Performance score on the previous year s state assessment. An alternative assessment may be considered due to extenuating circumstances. See your guidance counselor for additional details. General core area requirements Math: All students completing Algebra 1, at the high school campus, and not taking Geometry Honors must register for both Geometry and Math Models. Doubling in Math Courses: Students who wish to register for two advanced math classes must have a Four Year Plan to include Math through their senior year. DUAL CREDIT Dual enrollment opportunities for junior and seniors will be offered. Students can earn community college credits and high school credits for these courses. Any student planning to enroll in a dual enrollment program should work closely with the College and Career Specialist. Participation generates a college transcript in addition to a high school transcript. Prior to enrollment in a Texas Public College, students must take and meet score requirements on the TSI Assessment or meet exemption scores on a SAT or ACT. See the Student Handbook for more information under TSI Assessment and College Credit Courses. Students must meet all eligibility requirements set by the community college including but not limited to a completed application, qualifying test scores, and a signed concurrent form. If you have questions, 5

6 contact the college and career specialist for registration details. Note: Dual credit students are responsible for purchasing textbooks and materials associated with the course. College Entrance Exam Minimum Passing Scores EXAM READING W/MINIMUM WRITING MATH TSI Assessment /4 355 Score of 5 on essay is passing EXAM COMBINATION/COMPOSITE W/MINIMUM CR/ENGLISH MATH SAT EBRW AND/OR ACT 23 COMP 19 CR AND/OR 19 One year waiver for 11 th grade EXAM COMBINATION/COMPOSITE W/MINIMUM CR/ENGLISH MATH PSAT EBRW PLAN 23 COMP 19 CR AND/OR 19 STAAR Substitution Scores EXAM MATH ENGLISH/LANG. ARTS STAAR EOC Algebra II 4000 English III 2000 And/Or English II R 2000 OR E 2000 English II R & E 4000 If you qualify for college entrance there is an application process, a mandatory orientation, and additional paper work to be completed with Mrs. Haby. Southwest Texas Junior College determines and sets the deadlines for the Dual Credit program. It is the student s responsibility to know these deadlines. ARTICULATED CLASSES Local articulated courses are for high school students that will pursue a college education after high school. The goal of this program is to target and strengthen specific skills for highly competitive jobs. By enrolling in designated local articulated high school courses, you can benefit by receiving college credit hours good towards a 2-year Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS). Beginning their freshman year of high school, students may sign up for locally articulated high school courses (listed on back). Each high school course listed is matched with a college course equivalent. A student must follow a specific articulated plan (a coherent sequence of courses) 3 or more to become eligible for advance placement. College credit 6

7 will be held in escrow at SWTJC for no more than 24 months after the date of the student s high school graduation. This credit will be posted once the student has completed 6 semester hours at SWTJC, taken the TSI test, and provided the Outreach office with an official high school transcript. Local articulated courses listed on the high school transcript with grades of 80 or above will be eligible for college credit. Local articulated college course credits are guaranteed at SWTJC and may be eligible at other community colleges participating in an articulation program. Locally articulated courses are not intended for transfer to four year universities. The Advanced Technical Credit (ATC) Program gives high school students a chance to receive credit at participating community colleges across Texas for taking certain enhanced technical courses during high school. To obtain additional information, please see your counselor. ATC courses are only offered in technical or workforce areas - courses in academic areas such as English or history are not offered as ATC courses. PREPARING FOR COLLEGE: A TIMETABLE Students should be aware that there are minimum general requirements for most colleges and public universities. Most data available appear to indicate that colleges are increasingly seeking the most qualified applicants, and that serious students who wish to maximize their chances for admission to the college of their choice should take additional rigorous courses along with being involved in activities and doing community service. To determine admission to a college/university, the admissions committee considers the applicant s SAT or ACT scores, class rank, grade point average (GPA), high school courses, grades, extracurricular activities, community service, honors, leadership and summer activities/work. All students will graduate from a rigorous, relevant academic program that equips them with the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to succeed in both post-secondary education and 21 st century careers and to be participating, engaged citizens. Academic rigor and relevance are based on established expectations that ensure all students develop the capacity to master content that is complex and challenging. In this environment, school guidance counselors, the college and career specialist, and other guiding adults in the middle and high school settings Shall provide guidance and information to students about course selections and requirements prior to ninth grade; Shall know and understand the number and nature of credits required for college entrance; Shall encourage ninth grade students to complete these requirements in four years; Shall help students set up schedules that promoter their completions of requirements for college entry, to the extent appropriate for the individual student as they assist and advise ninth grade students in annual course selection and in career planning activities; Shall inform students about opportunities to accelerate completion of graduation requirements and early college entrance opportunities; Shall provide information in such settings as orientation sessions, class and grade-level meetings, small group settings, and/or one-to-one sessions; and Shall distribute and explain this information to school staff and parents. Preparing for college is a process that should begin long before your senior year in high school. There are things that should be done during all four years of high school. The following is a guide to assist you in planning and to help you accomplish your goal of entering the college of your choice. 7

8 SAT and ACT High school students should take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) with writing either in their sophomore year or in the fall of their junior year. It is recommended that juniors planning to attend college take the SAT or ACT at least twice prior to their senior year. Scores are forwarded directly to the admissions office of the colleges of your choice. Students unable to pay the testing fee may request a waiver provided by The College Board or American College Testing Program from Holly Haby, College and Career Specialist. 9 th GRADE Think seriously about colleges you would like to attend. Visit College websites to find information about the majors offered, summer camp availabilities, visitation or showcase days, and even sign up for their list serve. Plan your high school coursework accordingly to meet college requirements. You will develop a four-year course of study that shows all of the courses you plan to take during high school with your counselor. A thoughtful plan ensures that you will not be caught short at the end of your senior year. The website is most helpful for college planning. Your freshman year is a good time to start your college resume by getting involved in school/community club activities. Choose activities you like best and work to be a good member of the team or club. Be careful, however, not to get involved with too much too fast. You may spread yourself too thin. Next spring, you should select rigorous courses that meet both graduation and college admission requirements. 10 th GRADE Your primary efforts in 10 th grade should be to work hard, learn all that you can, and make the very best grades you are capable of making. You can take the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test/PSAT in the fall. This additional practice should strengthen your test-taking skills as you prepare for the PSAT/NQMT as a junior. Sign up in the spring to take the ACT with writing or SAT with writing. Continue to seek leadership opportunities in the school/community activities. Get to know your guidance counselor and college and career specialist. Check with your counselor to make certain your selection of courses for the junior year fits your future plans and academic abilities. If you plan to take dual credit courses; make sure you have the test scores prior to the deadline for registration required by the junior college. 11 th GRADE Near the beginning of the year, you should begin to narrow your choices to four or five colleges that have what you are looking for in courses, location, and extracurricular activities. Make sure that the colleges offer the major you wish to pursue. Throughout the year, many college representatives visit our school to talk with students, so plan to take advantage of these opportunities. If you are required to submit written recommendations, solicit them from counselors, teachers, and people in the community. Continue to work with the college and career specialist more closely and do some research into scholarships. Make certain you take the PSAT in the fall and the SAT or ACT at least twice in the spring. When spring registration is held, sign up for academically rigorous courses. College admission is competitive and what you are taking your senior year will show up on your transcript. As you plan your senior schedule, check graduation requirements to be sure you are taking the courses for the colleges or jobs in which you are interested. You should also plan to take the ACT once or twice before the end of your junior year. Juniors can take two college visits excused on attendance. By the summer of your junior year, you should try to reduce your list of potential colleges to three or four. Make sure you have sent your ACT or SAT scores to those colleges, request to have your high school transcript sent to those colleges, have well written resume, have written application essays, start an APPLYTEXAS.org account and know application opening dates and deadlines. (Some colleges open on August 1 st and close on December 1 st. ) 12 th GRADE Sign up to take the SAT or ACT again this fall if you have not taken a test. By August, select colleges to which you plan to apply and write for application forms and financial aid information. Check with the college and career specialist for scholarship information. Update your list of honors and extracurricular activities for you application. In August and September, complete college applications. The first deadline for many colleges for early admission is October or November. Many state-supported colleges request applications be completed on line during these months 8

9 for early admission, and they sometimes fill their quota early. Therefore, if you are applying to a state-supported college, it is strongly advised you apply early. Most colleges will send confirmation that all materials have been received along with a student ID number so that you can monitor your admissions progress through their online system. Most colleges require you to accept their admissions offer. Keep working hard to maintain your good academic standing! Upon receiving your final transcript, colleges can rescind admissions if your performance is not adequate at the end of the year. Promotion standards for students entering 9 th grade in and beyond Classification Credits Minimum Credit requirements Freshman Promotion from 8 th grade Sophomore Junior Senior 18 Student is able to enroll in all courses needed to graduate Schedule Information The development of a student s class schedule is a deliberate and lengthy process. It is very important students and parents give careful consideration to selecting courses. The choices students make on the course selection sheet determine the master schedule of course offerings available. The master schedule, though never perfect, is designed to maximize student opportunities and minimize schedule conflicts. Student schedules will not be changed to select different teachers and/or lunch periods. Once a class schedule is formulated, the student is expected to follow that schedule. Schedule change guidelines and procedures can be found in the student handbook. STATE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM Beginning in , the state s standardized testing program, previously called the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skill or TAKS, will be replaced by the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or STAAR. High school students will be subject to end-of-course examinations. Students entering high school for the first time in will have to pass EOC assessments in order to graduate. The specific courses that will be tested in the EOC system include: English I, English II; Algebra I; Biology, and US History. 9

10 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The default graduation plan for students entering high school in and after is the Foundation Plan W/Endorsement. Courses English Math Science Social Studies Economics Languages other than English Fine Arts Physical Education Speech Career & Technology ** Additional Electives Foundation Plan W/Endorsement 4 credits English I, II, III, IV are required. 4 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one additional state approved math course which may included Math Models if taken prior to Algebra II. 4 credits Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and one additional state approved science course. IPC may be taken as a 4 th science if completed prior to Chemistry and Physics. 3½ credits World Geography, World History, US History, and US Government (½ credit). ½ credit 2 credits Two credits of the same language are required. 1 credit May be selected from courses in the areas of art, music, theatre arts. 1 credits TEKS based PE courses, Athletics, JROTC, Cheerleading, Marching Band ½ credit Communication Applications 1 credit computer based 2 additional career pathway courses (see Career & Technology course section) 2½ credits Total 26 credits **Indicates MVISD local graduation requirements: 1 credit Technology. To earn a Distinguished Level of Achievement a student must go beyond the Foundation High School program. It requires 26 course credits to include four credits in math to include Algebra 2, a fourth science credit and an Endorsement. A student must earn a Distinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for the Top 10% Automatic Admission to a Texas Public University. Performance Acknowledgement Students who will graduate with a Foundations Diploma may be eligible to receive recognition on their transcript for outstanding performance in the following areas: In a dual credit course At least 12 dual credit hours as part of Texas core curriculum or advanced technical credit with a grade of 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale. o In bilingualism and bi-literacy demonstrate proficiency in any two or more languages. There are two separate tracks Foreign Language Path Complete all requirements for graduation under the Foundation diploma program. Complete ELA requirements and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Complete a four-year high school course of study in language other than English with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Demonstrate proficiency in one or more languages other than English through the method of scoring a 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement exam for a language other than English. 10

11 o Bilingual/ESL Path Complete all requirements for graduation under the Foundation diploma program. Complete ELA requirements and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Demonstrate proficiency in the TEKS for level IV or higher in a language other than English or complete at least three credits in foundation subject area courses in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Demonstrate proficiency in one or more languages other than English through the method of scoring a 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement exam for a language other than English. Students must have participated in and met the exit criteria for a Bilingual or ESL program Students must have scored at the Advance High level on the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS). On an AP test or IB Exam o Score of 3 or better on an AP exam; OR o Score of 4 or better on IB exam On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT o PSAT Commended Scholar, National Hispanic Scholar, National Achievement Scholar OR o ACT PLAN college readiness in 2 of 4 subject test OR o SAT combined Critical Reading and Math of at least 1250; OR o ACT composite of 28 Earn a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license o Examination performance to obtain national or international business or industry certification OR o Examination performance to obtain government-required credential to practice a profession Endorsements STEM Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing curriculum requirements for the endorsement a total of four credits in mathematics a total of four credits in science two additional elective credits A coherent sequence or series of courses selected from one of the following: CTE courses with a final course from the STEM career cluster Computer science Mathematics Science A combination of no more than two of the categories listed above A coherent sequence or series of courses selected from one of the following: CTE courses with a final course from the Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources; Architecture & Construction; Arts, Audio/Video, Technology & Communications; Business Management & Administration; Finance; Hospitality & Tourism; Information Technology; Manufacturing, Marketing; Transportation, or Distribution & Logistics CTE career cluster The following English electives: public speaking, debate, advanced broadcast journalism including newspaper and yearbook Technology applications A combination of credits from the categories listed above A coherent sequence or series of courses selected from one of the following: CTE courses with a final course from the Education & Training; Government & Public Administration; Health Science, Human Services; or Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security career cluster JROTC A coherent sequence or series of courses selected from one of the following: Social studies The same language in Languages Other Than English Two levels in each of two language in Languages Other Than English American Sign Language (ASL) Courses from one or two categories (art, dance, music, and theater) in fine arts English electives that are not part of Business and Industry 11

12 Multidisciplinary Studies Total Credits w/endorsement -26 Distinguished Level of Achievement Performance Acknowledgments A coherent sequence or series of courses selected from one of the following: Four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics Four credits in AP, IB, or dual credit selected from English, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, languages other than English, or fine arts A total of four credits in math, including credit in Algebra II A total of four credits in science Completion of curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement For outstanding performance in a dual credit course in bilingualism and bi-literacy on an AP test or IB exam on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license 12

13 Core Class Sequence 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4 Algebra 1 Geometry & Math Models Algebra 2 4th Math If you are taking Geometry H, you do not have to sign up for Math Models. Physics Biology Chemistry 4th Science World Geography World History US History Government & Economics 13

14 Course Sequence English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4 ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS Course 1001: English I ( ENG 1) Students read world literature from a variety of genres, including literary and informational text, while focusing on literary analysis, understanding grammar, and enriching vocabulary. Students begin moving beyond a comprehension of literature to an analysis of its themes, a critique of its effectiveness and quality, and a judgment about its importance to individuals for learning about human experiences. Students compose a variety of written texts with a clear controlling idea, coherent organization, and sufficient detail. End of course objectives will be practiced for the state mandated test. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 9 (Add summer readings if needed) Course 1401: English I for Speakers of Other Languages ( ENG1 SOL) This course emphasizes an integrated language arts approach to strengthening oral and written skills in English while orienting the student to American Culture. The teacher also clarifies key concepts and vocabulary from the students other content area courses. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisite: LPAC approval Course 1011: English I Pre-AP ( ENG 1 H) Students shift from concrete to abstract thinking and use higher level thinking processes when reading and writing about complex and varied texts considered to be works of literary merit. Students deepen their understanding of the ways that writers use language. Close, critical reading of a text includes the student s analysis of the work s structure, style, and themes, as well as the literary elements of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Students interpret and evaluate literature, including use of diction, syntax, literary elements, poetry analysis, prose analysis, close reading, rhetorical theory, and writing tactics. Students write in a variety of modes demonstrating their understanding and analysis of literary works. The students read one major literary work every two to three weeks. Students write and research extensively outside of class time on a wide variety of assignments to reinforce their reading. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 9 Prerequisite: Level II SAP on last state assessment Course 1002: English II ( ENG 2) Students plan, draft, and edit/revise written compositions. They edit their papers for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English, and produce final error-free drafts. Students practice all forms of writing, such as logical arguments, expressions of opinion, and personal forms of writing: responses to literature, a reflective essay or an autobiographical narrative. Students read extensively in multiple genres from world literature. Students learn literary forms and terms associated with the reading selection. Students interpret the possible influences of the historical context on the literary work. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 10 Prerequisite: English I 14

15 Course 1402: English II for Speakers of Other Languages ( ENG2 SOL) Instruction is focused on strengthening skills in academic reading and writing including research projects and persuasive essays. The teacher also clarifies key concepts and vocabulary from the students other content area classes. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisite: LPAC approval Course 1012: English II Pre-AP ( ENG 2 H) Students read a variety of texts considered to be works of literary merit that are complex and varied, including classic and contemporary texts, traditional works, works by multicultural authors, fiction, nonfiction, prose, poetry, mythology, the Bible as literature, satires, works containing irony, and works that contain archetypes of setting, character, and plot. Students will write in a variety of modes demonstrating their understanding and analysis of literary works. Students write and research extensively outside of class time on a wide variety of assignments to reinforce their reading. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 10 Prerequisite: English I, Level II SAP on last state assessment Course 1003: English III ( ENG 3) Students plan, draft, edit, and revise written compositions in a variety of forms including narrative, descriptive, informative, and persuasive. Students read extensively in multiple genres from American literature. Periods from American literature may include the pre-colonial period, colonial and revolutionary periods, romanticism and idealism, realism and naturalism, early 20th century, and late 20th century. Students learn literary forms and terms associated with selections being read. Students interpret the possible influences of the historical context on a literary work. This course requires the research and writing of a final paper with appropriate documentation and in-text citations following the Modern Language Association Format. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 11 Prerequisite: English II Course 1013: First Semester Second Semester English III Dual Credit ( ENG 3DC) Taught during the first semester, English 1301, Composition I, emphasizes principles and techniques of written, expository, and persuasive composition; analysis of literary, expository, and persuasive texts; and critical thinking. Emphasis is given to MLA format. A research paper is required. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in English 1301 before enrolling in English Credit: 0.5 (3 college hours) Grade Placement: 11 Prerequisite: English II, college entrance criteria Taught during the 2nd semester, English 1302, Composition II, emphasizes principles and techniques of written, expository, and persuasive composition; analysis of literary, expository, and persuasive texts; and critical thinking. Students apply composition skills to the study and analysis of poetry, the short story, drama, the essay, and/or the novel. An analytic research paper utilizing the MLA format is required. Credit: 0.5 (3 college hours) Grade Placement: 11 Prerequisite: English 1301 Course 1004: English IV ( ENG 4) English IV includes extensive composition and language practice, study of the origins and growth of the English language through a survey of British literature, and reading of other works by world masters from all literary periods. This course requires the research and writing of a final paper with appropriate documentation and in-text citations following the Modern Language Association Format. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: English III 15

16 Course 1014: First Semester Second Semester Course 1307: Course 1301: Course 1302: Course 1303: English IV Dual Credit ( ENG 4DC) Taught during the first semester, English 2322 looks at selected significant works of British literature. These may include study of movements, schools, or periods. Emphasis is given to The Middle Ages through The Eighteenth Century as well as readings from an anthology. The course will also include parallel study of a history of British literature. A research paper utilizing the MLA format is required. Credit: 0.5 (3 college hours) Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: English 1301,1302 Taught during the second semester, English 2323 looks at selected significant works of British literature. These may include study of movements, schools, or periods. Emphasis is given to The Romantic Period through the present as well as readings from an anthology. The course will also include parallel study of a history of British literature. A research paper utilizing the MLA format is required. Credit: 0.5 (3 college hours) Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: English 2322 Practical Writing Skills ( PRACT WR) Students will develop skills necessary for composing business letters and requests for information, as well as for completing job applications and résumés. This course emphasizes skill in the use of conventions and mechanics of written English, the appropriate and effective application of English grammar, and the effective use of vocabulary. Students are expected to understand the recursive nature of the writing process. Evaluation of students' own writing as well as the writing of others insures that students completing this course are able to analyze and evaluate their writing. For high school students whose first language is not English, the students' native language serves as a foundation for English language acquisition and language learning. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: Journalism ( JRNLSM) Students will learn about the American media, First Amendment Rights, and the responsibilities of a journalist as to libel, plagiarism, and objectivity in reporting. They will also develop skills in writing, editing, design, advertising, photography, word-processing, and desktop publishing (InDesign for PC). Students will develop a foundation that will allow them to participate in Advanced Broadcast Journalism (Newspaper) or Desktop Publishing (Yearbook). Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 9-12 Advanced Journalism: Newspaper I ( NP1) Students will apply skills developed in Journalism I to produce a monthly publication, The Prowler. Using InDesign on computers, students will write and edit stories, design and produce layouts, and take and develop photographs. In general, The Prowler will cover all aspects of campus life at MVHS and serve as a communication vehicle between various audiences, e.g., administration, faculty, student council, and student body. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: Advanced Journalism: Newspaper II ( NP2) Students will apply skills developed in Journalism I to produce a monthly publication, The Prowler. Using InDesign on computers, students will write and edit stories, design and produce layouts, and take and develop photographs. In general, The Prowler will cover all aspects of campus life at MVHS and serve as a communication vehicle between various audiences, e.g., administration, faculty, student council, and student body. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: Prerequisite: Advanced Journalism NP1 16

17 Course 1304: Course 1305: Course 1501: Course 1502: Course 9035: Course 1600: Advanced Journalism: Yearbook I ( YBK1) Students will plan and implement an advertising campaign (both to obtain advertising for the yearbook and to sell the Yearbook); shoot, develop, print and crop photographs for publication; coordinate class picture; write and edit copy, captions and headlines and design the entire Panther yearbook for this class. They will learn to work within the constraints of deadlines both for budget and production as determined by contract with the publisher. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: Advanced Journalism: Yearbook II ( YBK2) Students will plan and implement an advertising campaign (both to obtain advertising for the yearbook and to sell the Yearbook); shoot, develop, print and crop photographs for publication; coordinate class picture; write and edit copy, captions and headlines and design the entire Panther yearbook for this class. They will learn to work within the constraints of deadlines both for budget and production as determined by contract with the publisher. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: Prerequisite: Advanced Journalism YBK1 Reading I ( READ1) READ 180 is an intensive reading intervention program designed to meet the needs of students whose reading/writing achievement is below the proficient level. The program directly addresses individual needs through adaptive and instructional software, high-interest literature, and direct explicit instruction in reading/writing skills. This course is accompanied with English I to allow students to receive Reading I and English I credit. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 9 Prerequisite: Intervention Reading II ( READ2) Students utilize Fast ForWord, which uses neurological principles of the FAST Power Learning formula (Frequency and Intensity, Adaptivity, Simultaneous development, and Timely motivation). Fast ForWord products rapidly develop the foundational skills required for reading, while simultaneously improving reading skills. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: Prerequisite: Intervention Language Development This class is to assist ELL students with English language development with the use of software programs. The Rosetta Stone software program will help the student improve their speaking and writing skills. Each student will work at their pace to assure success. The district purchased 10 licensed sites that are available to our ELL students. The district also provided the Fast ForWord software program that assists ELL student by listening to short stories, picture identification, vocabulary, and phonemic sounds by listening. As the student s progress improves they are able to move on to the next lesson. This class is for all ELL students whether beginner, intermediate, advanced or advanced high English language speakers. Credit: 1 (local) Grade Placement: 9-12 Prerequisite: LPAC committee ELA College Preparatory Course (CP CPELA) ELA College Preparatory Course is designed to improve integrated critical reading and writing skills through engagement with a variety of texts across content areas and genres. Students will be able to develop and express ideas clearly and effectively to communicate with various audiences for a variety of purposes and occasions. ELA College Preparatory Course is not offered for dual credit. The TSI-A will be used as the final exam as required by SWTJC. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 12 Prerequisite: English III and non-completion of ELA I and/or ELA II EOC 17

18 STEM Endorsement: Mathematics Algebra 1 H Geometry H & Algebra 2 H Math DC or AP Calculus AB AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC Algebra 1 Geometry & Math Models Algebra 2 4th Math MATHEMATICS Course 2601: Strategic Learning for High School Mathematics (N STLNHSM) This course will stimulate students to think about their approach to mathematical learning. These basic understandings will include identifying errors in the teaching and learning process, input errors, physiological concerns, and key cognitive skills. The essential knowledge and skills will foster a deeper understanding of the task of learning mathematical concepts Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 9 Prerequisite: intervention Course 2001: Algebra I ( ALG 1) Algebra I provides students with the basic essentials of algebra. It provides the study of the basic operations of integers, linear equations, polynomials, factoring, quadratics, rational expressions, simplifying fractions, combining fractions, algebra in a plane, linear systems, graphing linear systems, relations and functions. This course is designed to prepare students for Algebra II and Geometry. Students enrolled in this course will take a state required End of Course exam. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 9 Course 2011: Algebra I Honors ( ALG 1 H) Algebra I Honors will include enrichment and extension beyond the regular Algebra I course into basics developed in Algebra II. The course is designed to prepare the student to enter Algebra II Honors. Students enrolled in this course will take a state required End of Course exam. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 9 Prerequisite: Level II SAP on last state assessment Course 2102: Geometry ( GEOM) The goals of geometry are to develop logical thinking, accurate computations, and clear expressions of thoughts. Emphasis is placed upon development of understanding of geometric proofs. Students will explore the properties of points, lines, planes, concepts of congruent figures, properties of congruent and similar triangles, properties of right triangles, circles and related terms, area and volume of solids, concepts of coordinate geometry, transformations, and basic constructions using a compass and straight edge. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 9-10 Prerequisite: Algebra I Course 2112: Geometry Honors ( GEOM H) 18

19 Geometry Honors will include both enrichment and expansion beyond the regular geometry course. Enrichment will be done throughout the course by addressing challenging proofs and problems. Expansion may include the areas of logic, translations and rotations, constructions, indirect proofs, non-euclidean geometries and the use of computer software. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 9-10 Prerequisite: Algebra I, Level II SAP on last state assessment Course 2002: Algebra II ( ALG 2) Algebra II is a college preparatory course. The course covers Algebra I in greater detail and complexity at an accelerated pace. Areas of emphasis include properties of exponents, polynomial factoring, rational expressions, synthetic division, radical operation, quadratic equations, complex numbers, solving systems of equations, matrix operations, functions, progressions and series, logarithms and graphing. Extensions of interrelationships of science and mathematics and mathematics and business will be part of the curriculum. Work will be done on graphing calculators. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: Prerequisite: Algebra I Course 2012: Algebra II Honors ( ALG 2 H) Algebra II Honors is a college preparatory course. The course covers Algebra I concepts in greater detail and complexity at an accelerated pace. Additionally, emphasis is placed on those facets of algebra required as a basis for calculus. Areas of emphasis include properties of exponents, polynomial factoring, rational expressions, synthetic division, radical operations, quadratic equations, complex numbers, solving systems of equations, matrices, functions, progression and series, logarithms, graphing, and introduction to fundamental of trigonometry. Extensions of the interrelationship of science and mathematics and business will be part of the curriculum. Work will be done on graphing calculators and computers to enhance classroom understanding. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: Prerequisite: Algebra I; college readiness score on TSI or alternative assessment Course 2003: Math Models ( MTHMOD) In this course 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, design, and science. Students use mathematical models from algebra, geometry, probability and statistics and connections among these to solve problems from a wide variety of advance applications. (NOTE: Math Models if taken as the 4th math course must be taken prior to Algebra II.) Credit: 1 Grade Placement: Prerequisite: Algebra I Course 2413: Pre-Calculus Dual Credit ( INSTUMTH) The purpose of this course is to explore many advanced mathematical models, which are often used in science, engineering, and other career fields. Topics include: properties and graphs of trigonometric and circular functions and their applications; properties and graphs of special functions; higher degree polynomial functions, sequences and series with emphasis on preparing a calculus-ready student. Credit:.5 Grade Placement: Prerequisite: Algebra II college readiness score on most recent state assessment, TSI, or alternative assessment 19

20 Course 2311: Course 2312: AP Calculus AB (A APCALCAB) This course is a rigorous college-level calculus course leading to College Board Advanced Placement AB Calculus Exam and to college credit depending on the score. Calculus AB is a course in single-variable calculus that includes techniques and applications of the derivative, techniques and applications of the definite integral, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. It is equivalent to at least a semester of calculus at most colleges and universities, perhaps to a year of calculus at some. Algebraic, numerical, and graphical representations are emphasized throughout the course. Students must complete the AP exam in the month of May or a final exam, which is modeled after an AP exam in rigor and length. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry & Algebra II Preferred D/C Pre-Cal Math 2412; college readiness score on most recent state assessment, TSI, or alternative assessment AP Calculus BC (A APCALCBC) Calculus AP BC is equivalent to two full semesters of college calculus and students may earn six semester hours of credit depending on the score received on the Calculus BC exam. In addition to material covered in Calculus AB, the BC course includes more applications, more theory and the calculus of polar coordinates and sequences and series. Students must complete the AP exam in the month of May or a final exam, which is modeled after an AP exam in rigor and length. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry & Algebra II Preferred D/C Math 2112 & AP Cal AB; college readiness score on most recent state assessment, TSI, or alternative assessment Course 2412: Semester College Algebra DC ( INSTUMTH) This course studies various topic in the methods of solving algebraic equations and inequalities. Properties of functions including polynomials, radical, absolute value, exponential and logarithmic functions along with their transformations are shown. Linear Algebra and its applications in multivariable problem solving is also covered. A specific emphasis on mathematical modeling and problem solving using functions is demonstrated throughout the course College course number is Math 1314 Credit: 0.5 (3 college hours) Grade Placement: Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and college entrance criteriafchoir Course 2414 Semester Course 2600: College Statistics DC ( INSTUMTH) Elementary Statistical Methods (1342) is designed to equip the student to understand and use the fundamental statistical tools in the fields of psychology, sociology, education, and the medical sciences. The course will include presentation and interpretation of data, probability, sampling, correlation and regression, analysis of variance, and the use of statistical software. College Course is Math 1342 Credit: 0.5 (3 college hours) Grade Placement: Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and college entrance criteria Mathematics College Preparatory Course (CP CPMAT) Mathematics College Preparatory Course is intended to prepare students to successfully complete entry-level college work. Students in this course will study relations and functions, inequalities as well as algebraic expressions and equations. Expressions and equations will include absolute value, polynomial, radical and rational, with an emphasis on linear and quadratic. Mathematics College Preparatory Course is not offered for dual credit. Credit: 1 Grade Placement: 12 20