Career & Academic Planning Guide Grades 9-12

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1 Career & Academic Planning Guide Grades 9-12

2 Table of Contents Smart Core/Core Information Page 2 Classes for 9 th Graders Page 3 Classes for 10 th Graders Page 10 Classes for 11 th Graders Page 12 Classes for 12 th Graders Page 18 English Page 25 Foreign Language Page 27 Math Page 29 Science Page 31 Social Studies Page 32 Electives Page 34 Project Lead the Way Page 34 Family & Consumer Science Page 34 Fine Arts Page 36 Health & Physical Education Page 38 Business Page 39 EAST Page 41 Agriculture Page 42 Career Prep Page 44 Distance Learning Page 45 NWACC Concurrent Classes Page 49 2

3 Prairie Grove Schools Smart Core/Core Information for Parents Smart Core is Arkansas s college- and career-ready curriculum for high school students. All students are required to have a signed Smart Core Form in their file beginning in the 7 grade. Students are considered part of th the Smart Core Curriculum unless their parents sign a waiver that moves them to the Core Curriculum. The main difference between the two curriculums has to do with the level of the math and science courses required. College- and career-readiness in Arkansas means that students are prepared for success in entry-level, credit-bearing courses at two-year and four-year colleges and universities, in technical postsecondary training, and in well-paid jobs that support families and have pathways to advancement. To be college- and career ready, students need to be adept problem solvers and critical thinkers who can contribute and apply their knowledge in novel contexts and unforeseen situations. Smart Core is the foundation for college- and career-readiness. All students should supplement with additional rigorous coursework within their career focus. As of right now, successful completion of the Smart Core curriculum is no longer one of the eligibility requirements for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship. However, this could change at any time. Therefore, it is recommended that all students at PGHS follow the Smart Core Plan. Smart Core Curriculum Core Curriculum English 4 Units 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Mathematics 4 Units Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Fourth Math Choice of Algebra III, Trig/PreCal, AP Calculus, AP Statistics Natural Science 3 Units with lab experience from: Biology (1 Unit) Two units from the following three options: Physical Science Chemistry Physics Social Studies 3 Units Civics (1/2 Unit) Economics (1/2 Unit) World History (1 Unit) American History (1 Unit) Oral Communications ½ Unit Physical Education ½ Unit Health & Safety ½ Unit Fine Arts ½ Unit Career Focus 6 Units (Vocational Agri, FACS, Business, Engineering, etc.) Beginning with the entering 9 th grade class of school year, each high school student shall be required to take at least one digital learning course for credit to graduate. (Act 1280 of 2013) English 4 Units 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Mathematics 4 Units Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Fourth Math Choice of Algebra III, PreCal, AP Cal & AP Stats Bridge to Alg II - for juniors that are not quite ready for Alg II. If you take this you will take Alg II as the fourth math senior year. Natural Science 3 Units with lab experience from: At least 1 unit of Biology At least one unit of a physical science 3rd science could be Environmental science Social Studies 3 Units Civics (1/2 Unit) Economics (1/2 Unit) World History (1 Unit) American History (1 Unit) Oral Communications ½ Unit Physical Education ½ Unit Health & Safety ½ Unit Fine Arts ½ Unit Career Focus 6 Units (Vocational Agri, FACS, Business, Engineering, etc.) Beginning with the entering 9 th grade class of school year, each high school student shall be required to take at least one digital learning course for credit to graduate. (Act 1280 of 2013) State Smart Core and Core require a minimum of 22 credits. However, students at PGHS are required to have 23 credits to graduate -this is essentially an extra elective. 2

4 GRADE 9 HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTIONS Prairie Grove High School Graduation requirements are an essential part of the decision making. Please view 2018 and beyond graduation requirements very carefully as you plan for next year. *9th grade students are expected to sign up for eight(8) classes: 1 English 1 Math 1 Science 1 Social Studies 4 Elective Choices (Choose 3 Alternate Electives) 3

5 PGHS Classes for 9 th Graders ENGLISH Students must take an English class every year Freshman English - ICC Pre AP Freshman English Resource English - placed by Special Ed Dept. MATH Students must take a math class every year! Algebra I 43000B Algebra I Block (2 periods) Must have teacher approval Geometry - must have completed Algebra I Pre AP Geometry - must have completed Algebra I Pre AP Algebra II - must be taking/have completed Pre AP Geometry (strong math skills) Resource 9th grade math - placed by Special Ed Dept SCIENCE Students must have a total of 3 Science credits before they graduate, 4 if they took physical science in 8th grade Physical Science Biology - must have completed Algebra I Pre AP Biology - must have completed Algebra I SOCIAL STUDIES Students must have a total of 3 Social Studies credits before they graduate (civics/econ, world history, US history) Civics - semester Economics - semester FOREIGN LANGUAGE Not required, but it is highly recommended that students take two years of the same language, especially if they are college bound Spanish I (recommended: native Spanish speakers start with Spanish II) French I 44200D German I Distance Learning Lab 44901D American Sign Language I - Distance Learning Lab PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Pre engineering program four classes in four years. Students who complete this program may qualify for college engineering credit Introduction to Engineering Design (year 1) Computer Science & Software Engineering CAREER & TECHNICAL These are the prerequisite classes in their respective vocational areas. We recommend that 9 th graders take at least one introductory class to give them further class options in grades These are also the classes that start the process of qualifying for the Internship Program (school ½ day and work ½ day as a junior & senior) Survey of Agricultural Systems Family & Consumer Science Computer Business Applications 4

6 FINE ARTS All students must complete one semester of a Fine Art sometime before they graduate. Any subsequent Fine Art classes count towards fulfilling the Career Focus requirements. Full Year Classes Choir Band 45100F Flag Line (Fall Semester Only) (Audition only -see Mr Nichols) Jazz Band (must be proficient on your instrument) Art Theatre I Semester Class (recommended for the kid that doesn t do band/choir & doesn t like to draw) Offered in both the Fall and the Spring Visual Art Appreciation ORAL COMMUNICATIONS All students must complete a semester of Oral Communications sometime before they graduate. Full Year Class Debate (must complete the entire year to fulfill the credit requirement) Semester Class Speech (offered in both the fall & spring) OTHER CAREER FOCUS ELECTIVES EAST I student should be self-motivated (full year) EAST Broadcasting: Fundamentals of Audio/Video Technology & Film responsible for internet broadcast of school activities, advertising sales and show production. (need to pick up application from Mr. Whitley) Journalism production of the online school newspaper (full year) Drama (semester offered in both the Fall and the Spring) Essentials of Computer Programming Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) QUIZ BOWL/ACE 99910Q Quiz Bowl/ACE Team - Please be sure to look at course description. Approval is required! PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH All students must take a semester of health and a semester of PE sometime before they graduate. Semester classes offered in both the fall and the spring Physical Education Health ATHLETICS 9 th Graders can only have one athletic period on their schedule. For example: If they play junior high football or basketball (which is 1 st period) and plan to participate on a high school team like baseball, softball, soccer, or cross country (which is 8th period) they will have to join practice after school. Also, most teams have summer practices and workouts. Please make sure the coaches are aware you want to be on the team so you can fulfill the summer requirements. firstname.lastname@pgtigers.org Football/Boys Track John Elder Basketball Ulysses Ruley (boys), Shelley Dougan (girls) Volleyball Mat Stewart Softball Dustin Beck Baseball Chris Mileham Soccer Darren Chandler (boys), Stephanie Mitchell (girls) 5

7 Cross Country Darren Chandler Girls Track - Dana Froud 1 st Period Fall/Spring Please include both course numbers listed! / JH Boys Football only (fulfills PE credit requirement) / JH Boys Basketball only (fulfills PE credit requirement) / JH Football/Boys Basketball (fulfills PE credit requirement) / JH Girls Basketball (fulfills PE credit requirement) /99981V JH Girls Volleyball (fulfills PE Credit requirement) 8 th Period (only for 9 th graders that are not in 1 st Period Athletics already) Fall Only - Boys & Girls 99981C SH Cross Country Full Year - Please sign up for both semesters! / SH Girls Softball (fulfills PE credit requirement) / SH Boys Baseball (fulfills PE credit requirement) SH. Girls Soccer 99981S SH Boys Soccer 99981E Boys Track 99981F Girls Track DISTANCE LEARNING CLASSES Classes in the Distance Learning Center are internet based and utilize a program some colleges use called Blackboard. The actual teacher is at a different location and we have a facilitator in the room with students. Students that sign up for a DLC class need to be motivated and able to complete classwork and assignments on their own. Full Year Classes 49405D Foundations of Sports Medicine 49461D Criminal Law 49462D Intro to Criminal Justice Semester Classes Intro to Hospitality/ Intro to Travel & Tourism 49246D Travel Destinations/49223D International Travel Law & Order: Career Intent/59011A Arkansas Legal LOOKING AHEAD - CHARTER SCHOOL PLANS If you think you might be interested in participating in the Construction Technology classes your junior and/or senior year, you should go ahead and sign up for Survey of Ag Systems, where you can get the NCCER Core, which is a prerequisite for that program. If you think you might want to do the CNA classes your junior or senior year, you should think about taking some of the intro medical classes offered through the distance learning lab (there are several medical class options starting for 10th graders), but these are not required. 6

8 GRADE 10 HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTIONS Prairie Grove High School Graduation requirements are an essential part of the decision making. Please view 2018 and beyond graduation requirements very carefully as you plan for next year. *10th grade students are expected to sign up for eight(8) classes: 1 English 1 Math 1 Science 1 Social Studies 4 Elective Choices (Choose 3 Alternate Electives) 10

9 PGHS Classes for 10 th Graders ENGLISH Students must take an English class every year Sophomore English - ICC Pre AP Sophomore English Resource English - placed by Special Ed Dept. MATH Students must take a Math class every year Geometry 43100B Geometry Block Class (2 periods) must have teacher approval Pre AP Geometry Algebra II Pre AP Algebra II Resource Math - placed by Special Ed Dept. SCIENCE Students must have a total of 3 Science credits before they graduate, 4 if they took physical science in 8th grade Biology Pre AP Biology AP Biology (2 periods) - must have completed Biology, and recommended to either have completed chemistry or be taking it at the same time Chemistry - must have completed Biology Pre AP Chemistry - must have completed Biology SOCIAL STUDIES Students must have a total of 3 Social Studies credits before they graduate (civics/econ, world history, US history) World History AP World History Civics (semester class - fall only) Economics (semester class - spring only) Social Studies Electives (these are not part of the state required 3 credits) Fall Only: Spring Only: Psychology Sociology American Government World Geography Full Year: AP Human Geography FOREIGN LANGUAGE Not required, but it is highly recommended that students take two years of the same language, especially if they are college bound Spanish I French I Spanish II French II Distance Learning Lab Foreign Language Classes 44200D German I 44201D German II 44901D American Sign Language I 44902D American Sign Language II PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Pre engineering program four classes in four years. Students who complete this program may qualify for college engineering credit Intro to Engineering Design (year 1) Computer Science & Software Engineering Principles of Engineering (year 2) 8

10 CAREER AND TECHNICAL These classes work to fulfill the requirements that must be met to allow juniors and seniors to leave school early to go to work. Basically, a student must take the intro class and two other full years in a vocational area and have a job in that area. See Mrs. Bartholomew if you have any questions. AGRICULTURE Survey of Agricultural Systems (prerequisite for other agri. classes) *The following classes can only be taken if the full year of Survey of Ag Systems has been completed Full Year Classes Ag Metals Ag Mechanics (NCCER Core Certification - take this class if you want to do the Construction program next year) Veterinary Science Back to Back Semester Classes Leadership & Communications/ Ag Business Ag Electricity/ Small Engine Technology - Must sign up for both (can t just do one) Plant Science I/ Plant Science II - Must sign up for both (can t just do Plant Sci I) Animal Science I/ Animal Science II - Must sign up for both (can t just do Animal Sci I) Equine Science/ Poultry Science FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE Family & Consumer Science (prerequisite for all other FACS classes) *The following classes can only be taken if the full year of Family & Consumer Science has been completed Food Safety/ Foods & Nutrition Housing & Interior Design/ Clothing Management I BUSINESS Computerized Business Applications CBA (prerequisite for all other Business classes) *The following classes can only be taken if the full year of Computer Business Applications has been completed The classes that generate the most requests will be offered. Full Year Classes 69600M Social Media & Communications Entrepreneurship Marketing Noble Computerized Accounting I Semester Classes - can sign up for one or both semesters Business Law/ Business Communications Advanced Spreadsheets/ Advanced Database ORAL COMMUNICATIONS All students must complete a semester of Oral Communications sometime before they graduate. Full Year Class Debate (must complete the entire year to fulfill the credit requirement) Semester Class Speech (offered in both the fall & spring) FINE ARTS All students must complete one semester of a Fine Art sometime before they graduate. Any subsequent Fine Art classes count towards fulfilling the Career Focus requirements. VISUAL ART Semester Class (recommended for the kid that doesn t do band/choir & doesn t like to draw) Offered in both the Fall and the Spring Visual Art Appreciation Full Year Classes Art I Art II AP Art (Prerequisite is Art I) 9

11 BAND Instrumental Music I Instrumental Music II Jazz Band I (must be proficient in your instrument) Jazz Band II (completed Jazz Band I) 45100F Flag Line (Fall Semester Only) (Audition only -see Mr Nichols) AP Music Theory CHOIR Vocal Music I Vocal Music II Honors Music I (Audition Required) Honors Music II(Audition Required) THEATRE Theatre I Theatre II - must have completed Theatre I PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH All students must take a semester of health and a semester of PE sometime before they graduate. Semester classes offered in both the fall and the spring Physical Education Health Lifetime Fitness (full year class) Weight Training / Fitness (back to back semester classes) ATHLETICS - No credit is given for athletics Full Year Cheerleading & Pom Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Boys Football Girls Volleyball Boys Baseball Girls Softball 99981S Boys Soccer Girls Soccer 99981E Boys Track 99981F Grils Track Semester - Fall Only 99981C SH Cross Country (boys and girls) OTHER CAREER FOCUS ELECTIVES EAST I student should be self-motivated EAST II - priority will be given to successful EAST I Students EAST Broadcasting: Fundamentals of Audio/Video Technology & Film responsible for internet broadcast of school activities, advertising sales and show production. (need to pick up application from Mr. Whitley) Journalism production of the school newspaper (full year cannot receive credit for more than one year) Journalism Repeat - if you already have credit for one year of Journalism Drama - (semester offered in both the Fall and the Spring cannot receive credit for more than one semester) Drama Repeat - if you already have credit for one semester of Drama Essentials of Computer Programming Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) QUIZ BOWL/ACE 99910Q Quiz Bowl/ACE Team - Please be sure to look at course description. Approval is required! 10

12 DISTANCE LEARNING CLASSES Classes in the Distance Learning Center are internet based and utilizes a program some colleges use called Blackboard. The actual teacher is at a different location and we have a facilitator in the room with students. Students that sign up for a DLC class need to be motivated and able to complete classwork and assignments on their own. Full Year Classes 49405D Foundations of Sports Medicine 49461D Criminal Law 49462D Intro to Criminal Justice 59009D Forensic Science & the Law 59009F Fundamentals of Flight Semester Classes 49536D Medical Terms/49533D Medical Procedures (should have completed biology) 49534D Intro to Medical Professions/49529D Pathology (should have completed biology) Intro to Hospitality/ Intro to Travel & Tourism 49246D Travel Destinations/49223D International Travel Law & Order: Career Intent/59011A Arkansas Legal These Distance Learning classes are local credit only. You can do one semester or both, depending on your need ACT Prep English & Reading/ ACT Prep Math & Science ACT Prep Math & Science/ ACT Prep English & Reading LOOKING AHEAD - CHARTER SCHOOL PLANS If you think you might be interested in participating in the Construction Technology classes your junior and/or senior year, you should go ahead and sign up for Survey of Ag Systems, which is a prerequisite for that program. If you will successfully complete Survey of Ag this year, you should sign up for Ag Mechanics for next year so you can get the NCCER Core, which is a prerequisite for the Construction program. If you think you might want to do the CNA classes your junior or senior year, you should think about taking some of the intro medical classes offered through the distance learning lab (there are several medical class options starting for 10th graders), but these are not required. 11

13 GRADE 11 HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTIONS Prairie Grove High School Graduation requirements are an essential part of the decision making. Please view 2018 and beyond graduation requirements very carefully as you plan for next year. *11th grade students are expected to sign up for eight(8) classes: 1 English 1 Math 1 Science 1 Social Studies 4 Elective Choices (Choose 3 Alternate Electives) 12

14 ENGLISH Students must have an English class every year Junior English - ACC AP English Language & Composition Resource English - placed by Special Ed Dept PGHS Classes for 11 th Graders MATH Students must have a Math class every year Bridge to Algebra II - if you have done Alg I & Geom, but aren t quite ready for Alg II- not Smart Core Algebra II 43200B Algebra II Block Class (2 periods) must have teacher approval Pre AP Algebra II Algebra III (must have completed Algebra II) Pre Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus - must have completed Pre Cal Resource Math - placed by Special Ed Dept SCIENCE Students must have 3 Science credits to graduate, 4 if you took physical science in the 8th grade Chemistry Pre AP Chemistry AP Chemistry (2 Periods) (Summer assignment required) Physics AP Physics I AP Biology (2 periods) - must have completed Biology, and recommended to either have completed chemistry or be taking it at the same time Anatomy & Physiology (not smart core class) Environmental Science (not smart core class) SOCIAL STUDIES Students must have a total of 3 Social Studies credits before they graduate (civics/econ, world history, US history) United States History AP United States History World History AP World History Civics (semester class - fall only) Economics (semester class - spring only) Social Studies Electives (these are not part of the state required 3 credits) Fall Only: Spring Only: Psychology Sociology American Government World Geography Full Year: AP Human Geography FOREIGN LANGUAGE Not required, but it is highly recommended that students take two years of the same language, especially if they are college bound Spanish I French I Spanish II French II Spanish III French III Distance Learning Lab Foreign Language Classes 44200D German I 44201D German II 44901D American Sign Language I 44902D American Sign Language II 13

15 PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Pre engineering program four classes in four years. Students who complete this program may qualify for college engineering credit Intro to Engineering Design (year 1) Computer Science & Software Engineering Principles of Engineering (year 2) Civil Engineering (year 3) CAREER AND TECHNICAL These classes work to fulfill the requirements that must be met to allow seniors to leave school early to go to work. Basically, a student must take the intro class and two other full years in a vocational area and have a job in that area. See Mrs. Bartholomew if you have any questions. AGRICULTURE Survey of Agricultural Systems (prerequisite for other agri. classes) *The following classes can only be taken if the full year of Survey of Ag Systems has been completed Full Year Classes Ag Metals Ag Mechanics (NCCER Core Certification) Ag Structures & Building Trades (2 hour block, all year long - Osha 10 & NCCER Core Certification) Veterinary Science Back to Back Semester Classes Leadership & Communications/ Ag Business Ag Electricity/ Small Engine Technology - Must sign up for both (can t just do one) Plant Science I/ Plant Science II - Must sign up for both (can t just do Plant Sci I) Animal Science I/ Animal Science II - Must sign up for both (can t just do Animal Sci I) Equine Science/ Poultry Science FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE Miss Glenn has agreed to allow upperclassmen to enroll in these classes, even if you have not taken the Intro to Family & Consumer Science class Food Safety/ Foods & Nutrition Housing & Interior Design/ Clothing Management I BUSINESS Computerized Business Applications CBA (prerequisite for all other Business classes) *The following classes can only be taken if the full year of Computer Business Applications has been completed The classes that generate the most requests will be offered. Full Year Classes 69600M Social Media & Communications Entrepreneurship Marketing Noble Computerized Accounting I Semester Classes - can sign up for one or both semesters Business Law/ Business Communications Advanced Spreadsheets/ Advanced Database Digital Communication III/ Digital Communication IV CAREER PREP Career Readiness (semester offered in both the fall and the spring) Marketing Work Based Learning (must have taken or be enrolled in the Marketing class) Internship Work Program (must meet vocational requirements & have job in that area) **Juniors can have two periods for work. Career Readiness is required for the work program as well. 14

16 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS All students must complete a semester of Oral Communications sometime before they graduate. Full Year Class Debate (must complete the entire year to fulfill the credit requirement) Semester Class Speech (offered in both the fall & spring) FINE ARTS All students must complete one semester of a Fine Art sometime before they graduate. Any subsequent Fine Art classes count towards fulfilling the Career Focus requirements. VISUAL ART Semester Class (recommended for the kid that doesn t do band/choir & doesn t like to draw) Offered in both the Fall and the Spring Visual Art Appreciation Full Year Classes Art I Art II Art III AP Art (Prerequisite is Art I) BAND Instrumental Music I Jazz Band I (must be proficient in your instrument) Instrumental Music II Jazz Band II (completed Jazz Band I) Instrumental Music III Jazz Band III (completed Jazz Band I & II) 45100F Flag Line (Fall Semester Only) (Audition only -see Mr Nichols) AP Music Theory CHOIR Vocal Music I Honors Music I (Audition Required) Vocal Music II Honors Music II (Audition Required) Vocal Music III Honors Music III (Audition Required) THEATRE Theatre I Theatre II - must have completed Theatre I PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH All students must take a semester of health and a semester of PE sometime before they graduate. Semester classes offered in both the fall and the spring Physical Education Health Lifetime Fitness (full year class) Weight Training/ Fitness (back to back semester classes) ATHLETICS - No credit is given for athletics Full Year Cheerleading & Pom Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Boys Football Girls Volleyball Boys Baseball Girls Softball 99981S Boys Soccer Girls Soccer 99981E Boys Track 99981F Grils Track Semester - Fall Only 99981C SH Cross Country (boys and girls) 15

17 OTHER CAREER FOCUS ELECTIVES EAST I student should be self-motivated EAST II - priority will be given to successful EAST I Students EAST III continuation of EAST I & II EAST Broadcasting: Fundamentals of Audio/Video Technology & Film responsible for internet broadcast of school activities, advertising sales and show production. (need to pick up application from Mr. Whitley) Journalism production of the school newspaper (full year cannot receive credit for more than one year) Journalism Repeat - if you already have credit for one year of Journalism Drama - (semester offered in both the Fall and the Spring cannot receive credit for more than one semester) Drama Repeat - if you already have credit for one semester of Drama Essentials of Computer Programming Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) YEARBOOK By approval only applications are due to Mrs. Bartholomew. This class does not count as a credit towards graduation Yearbook QUIZ BOWL/ACE 99910Q Quiz Bowl/ACE Team - Please be sure to look at course description. Approval is required! DISTANCE LEARNING CLASSES Classes in the Distance Learning Center are internet based and utilizes a program some colleges use called Blackboard. The actual teacher is at a different location and we have a facilitator in the room with students. Students that sign up for a DLC class need to be motivated and able to complete classwork and assignments on their own. Full Year Classes 49405D Foundations of Sports Medicine 49461D Criminal Law 49462D Intro to Criminal Justice 59009D Forensic Science & the Law 59009F Fundamentals of Flight 59009W Airport, Airspace, & Weather (must have Fundamentals of Flight before this class) Semester Classes 49536D Medical Terms/49533D Medical Procedures (should have completed biology) 49534D Intro to Medical Professions/49529D Pathology (should have completed biology) Intro to Hospitality/ Intro to Travel & Tourism 49246D Travel Destinations/49223D International Travel Law & Order: Career Intent/59011A Arkansas Legal These Distance Learning classes are local credit only. You can do one semester or both, depending on your need ACT Prep English & Reading/ ACT Prep Math & Science ACT Prep Math & Science/ ACT Prep English & Reading 16

18 NWACC ONLINE CONCURRENT COURSES These classes are for elective credit only. They will not fulfill any state required course credit for anything other than elective credit. You must pick up an application from Mrs. Hunt, and complete all required steps and NWACC enrollment procedures. Student is responsible for tuition cost (approx $200) plus costs of textbooks and other course materials. Please be aware that your grade in these classes will count towards your unweighted high school gpa, as well as your college gpa. PGHS is not responsible for making sure these classes will count for credit towards your college major, or determining if they will transfer to your desired post high school institution. If you complete the enrollment process with NWACC you will have one period in your schedule to work on the coursework. Fall 2017 Options Spring 2018 Options NWACC Fall NWACC Spring Film Arts American Government Art Appreciation Computer Information Systems Computer Information Systems Medical Terminology Public Speaking Personal Health & Safety Personal Health & Safety Psychology Medical Terms CHARTER SCHOOL CLASSES Nursing These classes are two periods blocked together for a semester. Students may be required to purchase scrubs and other miscellaneous course materials. There is also a fee for the CNA exam N Fall Certified Nursing Assistant Spring Certified Nursing Assistant The opposite semester will be partnered with TBA Medical Classes taught on our campus, as well as off campus job/internship opportunities. Construction This is a two period block class for the whole year. Students will have the opportunity to earn their OSHA-10 and NCCER credentials. This is the only year you will be allowed to join this class without having previously taken Survey of Ag Systems. If you think you might want to do this your senior year instead, you should sign up for Survey of Ag Systems this year Ag Structures & Building Trades 17

19 GRADE 12 HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTIONS Prairie Grove High School Graduation requirements are an essential part of the decision making. Please view 2018 and beyond graduation requirements very carefully as you plan for next year. *12th grade students are expected to sign up for eight(8) classes: 1 English 1 Math 1 Science or Social Studies (if still needed) 4 Elective Choices (Choose 3 Alternate Electives) 18

20 PGHS Classes for 12 th Graders ENGLISH Students must take an English class every year Senior English - ACC AP English Language & Composition Resource Senior English - placed by Special Ed Dept. MATH Students must take a Math class every year, regardless of how many math credits you have Algebra III Pre Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC (must have completed AP Cal AB) Resource 12th Grade Math - placed by Special Ed Dept SCIENCE Students must have 3 Science credits to graduate, 4 if you took physical science in the 8th grade Chemistry Pre AP Chemistry AP Chemistry (2 Periods) (Summer assignment required) Physics AP Physics I AP Biology (2 Periods - does not serve as the required Biology credit) Anatomy & Physiology (not smart core class) Environmental Science (not smart core class) SOCIAL STUDIES Students must have a total of 3 Social Studies credits before they graduate (civics/econ, world history, US history) United States History AP United States History World History AP World History Civics (semester class - fall only) Economics (semester class - spring only) Social Studies Electives (these are not part of the state required 3 credits) Fall Only: Spring Only: Psychology Sociology American Government World Geography Full Year: AP Human Geography FOREIGN LANGUAGE Not required, but it is highly recommended that students take two years of the same language, especially if they are college bound Spanish I French I Spanish II French II Spanish III French III Distance Learning Lab Foreign Language Classes 44200D German I 44201D German II 44901D American Sign Language I 44902D American Sign Language II 19

21 PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Pre engineering program four classes in four years. Students who complete this program may qualify for college engineering credit Intro to Engineering Design (year 1) Computer Science & Software Engineering Principles of Engineering (year 2) Civil Engineering (year 3) Engineering Design & Development (year 4) CAREER AND TECHNICAL These classes work to fulfill the requirements that must be met to allow juniors and seniors to leave school early to go to work. Basically, a student must take the intro class and two other full years in a vocational area and have a job in that area. See Mrs. Bartholomew if you have any questions. AGRICULTURE Survey of Agricultural Systems (prerequisite for other agri. classes) *The following classes can only be taken if the full year of Survey of Ag Systems has been completed Full Year Classes Ag Metals Ag Mechanics (NCCER Core Certification) Ag Structures & Building Trades (2 hour block, all year long - Osha 10 & NCCER Core Certification) Veterinary Science Back to Back Semester Classes Leadership & Communications/ Ag Business Ag Electricity/ Small Engine Technology - Must sign up for both (can t just do one) Plant Science I/ Plant Science II - Must sign up for both (can t just do Plant Sci I) Animal Science I/ Animal Science II - Must sign up for both (can t just do Animal Sci I) Equine Science/ Poultry Science FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE Miss Glenn has agreed to allow upperclassmen to enroll in these classes, even if you have not taken the Intro to Family & Consumer Science class Food Safety/ Foods & Nutrition Housing & Interior Design/ Clothing Management I BUSINESS Computerized Business Applications CBA (prerequisite for all other Business classes) *The following classes can only be taken if the full year of Computer Business Applications has been completed The classes that generate the most requests will be offered. Full Year Classes 69600M Social Media & Communications Entrepreneurship Marketing Noble Computerized Accounting I Semester Classes - can sign up for one or both semesters Business Law/ Business Communications Advanced Spreadsheets/ Advanced Database Digital Communication III/ Digital Communication IV CAREER PREP Career Readiness (semester offered in both the fall and the spring) Marketing Work Based Learning (must have taken or be enrolled in the Marketing class) Internship Work Program (must meet vocational requirements & have job in that area) **Seniors can have up to three periods for work. Career Readiness is required for the work program as well. 20

22 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS All students must complete a semester of Oral Communications sometime before they graduate. Full Year Class Debate (must complete the entire year to fulfill the credit requirement) Semester Class Speech (offered in both the fall & spring) FINE ARTS All students must complete one semester of a Fine Art sometime before they graduate. Any subsequent Fine Art classes count towards fulfilling the Career Focus requirements. VISUAL ART Semester Class (recommended for the kid that doesn t do band/choir & doesn t like to draw) Offered in both the Fall and the Spring Visual Art Appreciation Full Year Classes Art I Art II Art III AP Art (Prerequisite is Art I) BAND Instrumental Music I Jazz Band I (must be proficient in your instrument) Instrumental Music II Jazz Band II (completed Jazz Band I) Instrumental Music III Jazz Band III (completed Jazz Band I & II) Instrumental Music IV Jazz Band IV (completed Jazz Band III) 45100F Flag Line (Fall Semester Only) (Audition only -see Mr Nichols) AP Music Theory CHOIR Vocal Music I Honors Music I (Audition Required) Vocal Music II Honors Music II (Audition Required) Vocal Music III Honors Music III (Audition Required) Vocal Music IV Honors Music IV (Audition Required) THEATRE Theatre I Theatre II - must have completed Theatre I PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH All students must take a semester of health and a semester of PE sometime before they graduate. Semester classes offered in both the fall and the spring Physical Education Health Lifetime Fitness (full year class) Weight Training/ Fitness (back to back semester classes) ATHLETICS - No credit is given for athletics Full Year Cheerleading & Pom Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Boys Football Girls Volleyball Boys Baseball Girls Softball 99981S Boys Soccer Girls Soccer 99981E Boys Track 99981F Grils Track Semester - Fall Only 99981C SH Cross Country (boys and girls) 21

23 OTHER CAREER FOCUS ELECTIVES Transitional Literacy - Does not count as senior English credit EAST I student should be self-motivated EAST II - priority will be given to successful EAST I Students EAST III continuation of EAST I & II EAST IV continuation of EAST I, II, & III EAST Broadcasting: Fundamentals of Audio/Video Technology & Film responsible for internet broadcast of school activities, advertising sales and show production. (need to pick up application from Mr. Whitley) Journalism production of the school newspaper (full year cannot receive credit for more than one year) Journalism Repeat - if you already have credit for one year of Journalism Drama - (semester offered in both the Fall and the Spring cannot receive credit for more than one semester) Drama Repeat - if you already have credit for one semester of Drama Essentials of Computer Programming Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) Community Service can do one semester or the full year. Mrs Young administers this program, but it s up to you to find a teacher to work for. YEARBOOK By approval only applications are due to Mrs. Bartholomew. This class does not count as a credit towards graduation Yearbook Yearbook 2nd Year QUIZ BOWL/ACE 99910Q Quiz Bowl/ACE Team - Please be sure to look at course description. Approval is required! DISTANCE LEARNING CLASSES Classes in the Distance Learning Center are internet based and utilizes a program some colleges use called Blackboard. The actual teacher is at a different location and we have a facilitator in the room with students. Students that sign up for a DLC class need to be motivated and able to complete classwork and assignments on their own. Full Year Classes 49405D Foundations of Sports Medicine 49461D Criminal Law 49462D Intro to Criminal Justice 59009D Forensic Science & the Law 59009F Fundamentals of Flight 59009W Airport, Airspace, & Weather (must have Fundamentals of Flight before this class) Semester Classes 49536D Medical Terms/49533D Medical Procedures (should have completed biology) 49534D Intro to Medical Professions/49529D Pathology (should have completed biology) Intro to Hospitality/ Intro to Travel & Tourism 49246D Travel Destinations/49223D International Travel Law & Order: Career Intent/59011A Arkansas Legal These Distance Learning classes are local credit only. You can do one semester or both, depending on your need ACT Prep English & Reading/ ACT Prep Math & Science ACT Prep Math & Science/ ACT Prep English & Reading 22

24 NWACC ONLINE CONCURRENT COURSES These classes are for elective credit only. They will not fulfill any state required course credit for anything other than elective credit. You must pick up an application from Mrs. Hunt, and complete all required steps and NWACC enrollment procedures. Student is responsible for tuition cost (approx $200) plus costs of textbooks and other course materials. Please be aware that your grade in these classes will count towards your unweighted high school gpa, as well as your college gpa. PGHS is not responsible for making sure these classes will count for credit towards your college major, or determining if they will transfer to your desired post high school institution. If you complete the enrollment process with NWACC you will have one period in your schedule to work on the coursework. Fall 2017 Options Spring 2018 Options NWACC Fall NWACC Spring Film Arts American Government Art Appreciation Computer Information Systems Computer Information Systems Medical Terminology Public Speaking Personal Health & Safety Personal Health & Safety Psychology Medical Terms CHARTER SCHOOL CLASSES Nursing These classes are two periods blocked together for a semester. Students may be required to purchase scrubs and other miscellaneous course materials. There is also a fee for the CNA exam N Fall Certified Nursing Assistant Spring Certified Nursing Assistant The opposite semester will be partnered with TBA Medical Classes taught on our campus, as well as off campus job/internship opportunities. Construction This is a two period block class for the whole year. Students will have the opportunity to earn their OSHA-10 and NCCER credentials Ag Structures & Building Trades 23

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26 English Intermediate College and Career English I (ICC) - Freshmen English* Prerequisites. None. This course will require students to study literature--short stories, novels, poetry, and drama--and a variety of nonfiction texts--essays, letters, and speeches. This course will also require students to review grammar and usage skills and to develop writing skills necessary for composition--narrative and expository argument. Students will be required to read a minimum of 2 novels. A research paper will be required related to one of the novels read in class. Pre-Advanced Placement Freshmen English Prerequisites. None. This class is open to any student who wants to be challenged and/or those planning to attend college. This class prepares students for AP English classes later in their high school career and beyond. Students who choose to take this class should be motivated and prepared to read several novels throughout the year. Students should also be prepared to participate in formal student led discussions on literature and current events. In addition, AP style essay writing, literary and writing style analysis will be highly emphasized. Independent reading outside of class is required. Intermediate College and Career English II (ICC) - Sophomore English* Prerequisites: completion of freshman English. This course will require students to review grammar and usage skills, to develop writing skills necessary for composition, to experience and evaluate major genres of literature, from poetry to drama. The literature explored will allow the integration of debate, history, current events, and other disciplines. Students will be required to read at least 2 novels. A research paper will be required related to one of the novels read in class. Pre-Advanced Placement II - Sophomore English Prerequisites: Completion of freshman English. This class is open to any student who wants to be challenged and/or those planning to attend college. This class prepares students for AP English classes later in their high school career and beyond. Students who choose to take this class should be motivated and prepared to read several novels throughout the year. Students should also be prepared to participate in lively discussions on literature and current events. In addition, AP style essay writing, literary and writing style analysis will be highly emphasized. Independent reading outside of class is required. Advanced College and Career English Language Arts (English III and English IV) Prerequisites: Completion of sophomore English. This course is designed to comply with Arkansas English Language Arts Standards for junior and senior English language arts. Although this is a two year course, each individual year functions as an independent course that qualifies as junior or senior English credit as needed to meet graduation requirements. Course literary and nonfiction selections will not be repeated from one year to the next. Students will read, analyze, and evaluate novels, plays, poetry selections, and various nonfiction texts. Students will create argumentative, narrative, and informative writings. Conventions of standard English grammar and usage in addition to vocabulary development will also be woven throughout the course. Advanced Placement English Language and Composition (Juniors and Seniors) Prerequisites: Advanced Placement English Language and Composition is open to everyone, but a background in Pre-AP is recommended. This course is designed to prepare students to take the College Board AP English Language exam in May. Students who complete this class and take the exam in May will receive weighted credit for the class, and a qualifying score could 25

27 earn the student college credit for English Comp I. This is a language class, so students will be expected to read nonfiction works such as essays, speeches and current events articles. Students will learn how to analyze rhetorical situations, including the author s purpose along with the techniques used by the author to move his or her audience. Class time will be spent analyzing nonfiction texts and writing numerous timed essays to enhance both critical thinking skills and writing proficiency. Transitional Literacy - Career Focus Credit Open to 12th Graders. Transitional Literacy is a two-semester English language arts (ELA) course, designed to dramatically accelerate students literacy skills essential for college and career readiness. In Transitional Literacy, students receive instruction in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language, emphasizing literary and informational texts from diverse genres in print and digital formats. The texts selected for the course must be within the Grade text complexity band and increase in complexity over time. The course closely examines unique characteristics of texts from each discipline and emphasizes the specific strategies needed to comprehend them. The course focuses on developing the requisite literacy skills for success in higher education and the workforce by incorporating texts from ELA, history/social studies, science, and technical subjects. These texts will also be used as models for student writing products, emphasizing both informative and argumentative types. Transitional Literacy does not fulfill the 12th grade English graduation requirement. Speech * Prerequisites: None. This class is open to all 9th - 12th graders. Students enrolled in this course will study interpersonal communication, group communication, debate, and formal speaking (informative, demonstrative, and persuasive). Students will be expected to give at least 4 formal speeches and several informal speeches. This is a one semester course. Debate (9-12) Prerequisites: None. This class is open to all 9th-12th grade students. Students will learn how to present from among these options: original oratory, poetry/prose interpretation, humorous/dramatic interpretation, policy debate arguments, and dramatic storytelling. Students will compete in at least two tournaments which are held on weekends at various high schools. Some may advance to the Tournament of Champions!! Yearbook In this course students will develop and strengthen skills used to produce the Tiger school annual. These skills include ad sales and money management, interviewing and writing, print layout and design, photography, time management and deadlines, plus public relations. Moreover, students will become proficient in desktop publishing through the Adobe Page-maker program. Yearbook requires responsibility toward the expectations of administrators, parents, and peers in the areas of Journalism ethics, decisions as to coverage, and the care of expensive equipment. Guest speakers and field trips to media focused businesses such as newspapers, television stations, or advertising agencies are planned as available. Students are encouraged to attend a summer yearbook workshop each July. Therefore the prerequisites of this course are an "A " or "B " in a Computer Applications class, the recommendations of the student's English teacher, and two other teachers or administrators, a sample of written work, and parental approval. Open to juniors & seniors. Journalism I/Newspaper Year long course. This core Journalism introductory program will develop writing processes used for various media to build a base of skills for careers in journalism. The course will examine ethical and legal issues, content, programming, production, distribution, and 26