Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Education Kim S. Benton, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer Jean Massey, Executive Director Office of Education / Career Technical Education 2017-2018 School Year 1 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Mississippi Department of Education 359 North West Street P.O. Box 771 Jackson, MS 39205-0771 Phone: (601) 359-3461 Fax: (601) 359-2040 www.mdek12.org The Mississippi State Board of Education, the Mississippi Department of Education, the Mississippi School for the Arts, the Mississippi School for the Blind, the Mississippi School for the Deaf, and the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability in the provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of the above-mentioned entities: Office of Human Resources, Mississippi Department of Education 359 North West Street, Suite 204, Jackson, MS 39201 2 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Table of Contents Program Offices Responsible for Listings 4 How to run an Approved Code Report 8 General Information Related to Approved s Arts Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts 34 Business and Technology Education 32 Credit Recovery 44 English Language Arts 13 Health Safety and Physical Education 31 Mathematics 17 Mississippi Virtual Public School (MVPS) 36 Mississippi Online Approval with s and Vendors 37 Science 22 Social Studies 28 Official Guidance for Dual Credit Process 46 Dual Credit Agreement Guidance 48 Sample Academic Dual Credit- Dual Enrollment Agreement 51 Carnegie Unit Code Chart 54 Standard Diploma 2017-2018 12 Approved Code Report 55 3 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Program Offices Responsible for Listings Office of Education (601) 359-3461 Arts Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts Business and Technology Education Compensatory Education Credit Recovery Distance Learning Dual Credit s English Language Arts Gifted Education Mathematics Mississippi Virtual Public School (MVPS) Mississippi Online Application (MOCA) Online Learning Science Social Studies World Languages Office of Career and Technical Education (CTE) (601) 359-3461 Office of Federal Programs (601) 359-3499 Bilingual Education Office of Healthy Schools (601) 359-1737 Health Safety and Physical Education Office of Professional Development (601) 359-2869 Office of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) (601) 359-3461 Military Science Office of Safe and Orderly Schools (601) 359-1028 Driver Education 4 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Office of Education Jean Massey Executive Director Dear Administrators and Counselors, The Mississippi Department of Education s Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi Manual offers a wide variety of courses for high school students, beginning with grade seven and continuing through grade twelve. The purpose of the Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi manual is to help select the courses that are best for students. Choosing the courses for a high school program is an extremely important task and one that should become thoughtfully with your students and their parents. Guiding Questions to Consider: What courses are required for graduation? When will the school offer the required courses? What are the local interests and areas which need developing? How will you use the icap (Individual Career and Academic Plan) to create a secondary course plan best suited to student and high school goals? Plan strategically academic programs to move students forward. On behalf of the Office of Education, I wish you much success. Jean Massey Executive Director Office of Education 6 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Mississippi Student Information System () In order to generate the most current approved course codes listing from the Mississippi Student Information System (). Please follow the directions on the next page to create an Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi report. NOTE: An example of an Approved Codes Report from the Mississippi Student Information Systems () is attached at the end of this document. The report is only an example and does not include all approved courses listed in the Mississippi Personnel/Accreditation Data system (i.e. course code for elementary, special schools, etc.). Also, this report does not reflect or include courses that are presently being developed, revised or will be deleted after July 30 of the current school year. Example: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS and KEYBOARDING will be deleted and not available for the 2016-2017 school year, these courses will remain in until July 1, 2016. To ensure the most current list of available approved courses is being used, please generate a current Approved Codes Report from the Mississippi Student Information System (). 7 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 APPROVED SECONDARY COURSE CODES REPORT for the Schools of Mississippi The following procedures will help district administrators and counselors keep abreast of just in time changes to courses, course codes and other relevant information on approved courses. Administrators and counselors should periodically review approved courses through the electronic database in order to make the correct decisions for helping students develop their Individual Career and Academic Plan and prepare for graduation and post-secondary requirements. Every counselor should be able to access through limited access with a personal log-in. If you do not have a log-in, ask for assistance from the district data manager. In order to generate the Approved Codes Report, please follow these steps: 8 P age
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Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Standard Diploma 2017-2018 Each student graduating from a secondary school in an accredited school district will have earned the required Carnegie units as specified in the following table. Contents of each required and elective course must include the core objectives identified in the Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards. titles and identification numbers must appear in the current edition of the Approved s for Schools of Mississippi. (See 7 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 3, Ch. 28, R. 28.2, R. 28.3.) Students enrolled in grades 7-12 may be awarded a Carnegie unit credit provided the course content is a Carnegie unit bearing course in the current edition of the Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi Manual. Enrollment in online courses must have prior approval granted by the principal. Any student who completes the minimum graduation requirements as specified below and has met the requirements for each of the required high school assessments is eligible to receive a high school diploma. The local school district may establish additional local requirements approved by the local school board as authorized under Miss. Code Ann. 37-16-7. CURRICULUM AREA CARNEGIE UNITS REQUIRED SUBJECTS ENGLISH 4 1 English I English II MATHEMATICS 4 2 Algebra I SCIENCE 4 3 Biology I SOCIAL STUDIES 4 1 World History 4 1 U.S. History 4 ½ Geography 4 ½ U.S. Government ½ Economics 5 ½ Mississippi Studies 6 HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 7&8 ½ Contemporary Health and ½ Physical Education 9&11 TECHNOLOGY or COMPUTER SCIENCE 1 10 THE ARTS 1 11 ELECTIVES 5 12 TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 24 12 P age
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Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Suggested Sequence Options for English Language Arts The course codes follow the course names in parentheses. For other options for English classes, please refer to the Approved Codes Report. These are the most commonly used courses for secondary level students. Grade Level OPTION 1 ( Code) OPTION 2 ( Code) OPTION 3 ( Code) 9 CCR English I (230107) CCR English I (230107) 10 CCR English II (230110) CCR English II (230110) 11 CCR English III (230113) AP English Language and Composition (230117) or Approved Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment English Language Arts This sequence is NOT recommended for post-secondary enrollment. Creative Writing (230511), Debate (231026), Foundations of Journalism (270603), Oral Communication (231010), Print Journalism (270604), African American Writing (230124), Twentieth Century Writing (230125), Technical/Workplace Writing (230142), World Literature (230144), or Mississippi Writers (230761) 12 CCR English IV (230116) or Essentials for College Literacy (TBA) formerly SREB Ready AP English Literature and Composition (230174) or Approved Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment English Language Arts This sequence is NOT recommended for post-secondary enrollment. Creative Writing (230511), Debate (231026), Foundations of Journalism (270603), Oral Communication (231010), Print Journalism (270604), African American Writing (230124), Twentieth Century Writing (230125), Technical/Workplace Writing (230142), World Literature (230144), Mississippi Writers (230761) SREB Literacy Ready (230150) 14 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 College- and Career- Readiness English s Name Carnegie Meets Graduation Meets IHL Admission Notes/Endorsements ( Code) Unit Credit Requirements Requirements English Grade 7 (23010) 0 No No 119, 174, 902 English Grade 8 (230104) 0 No No 119, 174, 902 SREB Ready for High School Literacy 1 Elective Credit No For 8 th or 9 th graders only to (TBA) only prepare for high school English See notes before enrollment 119 CCR English I (230107) 1 Yes Yes 119 CCR English II (230110) 1 Yes Yes Must also meet end-of-course assessment requirements 119 CCR English III (230113) 1 Yes Yes 119 CCR English IV (230116) 1 Yes Yes 119 AP English Language and Composition (230117) 1 Yes Yes Required teacher endorsements of 119 & 614 AP English Literature and Composition (230174) 1 Yes Yes Required teacher endorsements of 119 & 615 Dual Credit English Composition I (903050) 1 Yes Yes Teacher must be post-secondary approved. Dual Credit English Composition II (903051) 1 Yes Yes Teacher must be post-secondary approved. Essentials for College Literacy (TBA) See notes before enrollment 1 Yes Yes 12 th Graders ONLY Required teacher training to earn a 930 endorsement in addition to the 119 English endorsement For students with ACT English subscore of 15-18 only Formerly entitled SREB Literacy Ready If a student earns an 80 or above in this course, IHL will accept course in lieu of remedial college course. 15 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Name ( Code) SREB Literacy Ready (230150) See notes before enrollment Name ( Code) AP English Language and Composition (230117) AP English Literature and Composition (230174) Carnegie Unit Credit Carnegie Unit Credit Meets Graduation Requirements Meets IHL Admission Requirements Notes/Endorsements 1 Yes Yes Required teacher training to earn a 930 endorsement in addition to the 119 English endorsement For students with ACT English subscore below 15 12 th Graders ONLY Only available by special request to MDE for certain districts for school year 2017-2018 Advanced Placement s Meets Graduation Requirements Meets IHL Admission Requirements Notes/Endorsements 1 Yes Yes Required teacher endorsements of 119 & 614 1 Yes Yes Required teacher endorsements of 119 & 615 16 P age
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Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Suggested Sequence Options for Mathematics The course codes follow the course names in parentheses. For other options for math classes, please refer to the Approved Codes Report. These are the most commonly used courses for secondary level students. Grade Level OPTION 1 ( Code) OPTION 2 ( Code) OPTION 3 ( Code) 7 CCR Mathematics Grade 7 (270101) CCR Compacted Math Grade 7 (270710) CCR Compacted Math Grade 7 (270710) 8 CCR Math Grade 8 (270720) CCR Compacted Grade 8 with Algebra I (270721) CCR Compacted Grade 8 with Algebra I (270721) 9 CCR Algebra I (270404) CCR Geometry (270408) CCR Algebra II (270405) 10 CCR Geometry (270408) CCR Algebra II (270405) CCR Geometry (270408) 11 CCR Algebra II (270405) CCR Algebra III (270441) CCR Advanced Math Plus (270730) Calculus ( 279912) AP Calculus AB/BC (279908, 279909) Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment CCR Algebra III (270441) CCR Advanced Math Plus (270730) Calculus ( 279912) AP Calculus AB/BC (279908, 279909) Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment 12 CCR Algebra III (270441) CCR Advanced Math Plus (270730) Calculus 279912) AP Calculus AB/BC (279908, 279909) Essentials for College Math (TBA) formerly SREB Math Ready Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment CCR Algebra III (270441) CCR Advanced Math Plus (270730) Calculus ( 279912) AP Calculus AB/BC (279908, 279909) Essentials for College Math (TBA) formerly SREB Math Ready Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment CCR Algebra III (270441) CCR Advanced Math Plus (270730) Calculus ( 279912) AP Calculus AB/BC (279908, 279909) Essentials for College Math (TBA) formerly SREB Math Ready Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment 18 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Name ( Code) College- and Career- Readiness Math s Carnegie Unit Credit Meets Graduation Requirements Meets IHL Admission Requirements Notes/Endorsements CCR Mathematics Grade 7 (270101) 0 No No 154, 163, 901 CCR Compacted Math Grade 7 (270710) 1 Yes No 154, 163, 901 CCR Math Grade 8 (270720) 1 Yes No 154, 163, 901 CCR Compacted Grade 8 with Algebra I (270721) 1 Yes Yes Recommended prerequisite course is CCR Compacted Math Grade 7 (270710) or its equivalent if transferring from another state. MAP Algebra I assessment must be taken during the same academic school year this course is taken Ready for High School Math (TBA) See notes before enrollment 154, 163 1 Yes No Will not meet IHL requirement for math above Algebra I May be taught in 8 th or 9 th grades only May not be taught after Algebra I has been taken For students transitioning from the Mississippi Occupational Diploma to a Standard Diploma course may be offered in any grade level 9-12 Prior approval and teacher training required through MDE to offer course 19 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Name ( Code) Foundations of Algebra (270390) Carnegie Unit Credit Meets Graduation Requirements Meets IHL Admission Requirements Notes/Endorsements 1 Yes No Will not meet IHL requirement for math above Algebra I May be taught in 8 th and 9 th grades only May not be taught after Algebra I has been taken For students transitioning from the Mississippi Occupational Diploma to a Standard Diploma course may be offered in any grade level 9-12 154, 163 CCR Algebra I (270404) 1 Yes Yes Must also meet end-of-course assessment requirements 154, 163 CCR Geometry (270408) 1 Yes Yes 154 CCR Algebra II (270405) 1 Yes Yes 154, 163 CCR Algebra III (270441) 1 Yes Yes 154 CCR Advanced Math Plus (270730) 1 Yes Yes 154 Calculus ( 279912) 1 Yes Yes 154 AP Calculus AB/BC (279908, 279909) 1 Yes Yes Required teacher endorsements of 154 & 609 Essentials for College Math (TBA) See notes before enrollment 1 Yes Yes Required teacher training to earn a 929 endorsement in addition to the 154 prerequisite Math endorsement For students with ACT math subscore of 15-18 only Formerly entitled SREB Math Ready 12 th Graders ONLY If a student earns an 80 or above in this course, IHL will accept course in lieu of remedial college course. 20 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Name ( Code) SREB Math Ready (270740) See notes before enrollment Advanced Technical Math (279911) Integrated Math I (270731) Integrated Math II (270732) Integrated Math III (270733) Carnegie Unit Credit Meets Graduation Requirements Meets IHL Admission Requirements Notes/Endorsements 1 Yes Yes 12 th Graders ONLY Required teacher training to earn a 929 endorsement in addition to the pre - requisite 154 Math endorsement For students with ACT math subscore below 15 1 Yes No Prior approval and teacher training required through MDE to offer course aligns with Mississippi Community Colleges Technical Math Requirements On-line opportunities for students to take class through MDE and RCU. Contact MDE for additional information concerning on-line student application Pre-requisite 154 Math endorsement 1 1 1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes s must be taken in sequence SATP Algebra I at end of Integrated Math I Must request permission to offer classes from MDE 154 21 P age
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Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 College- and Career- Readiness Science s (Academic and Career and Technical) The course codes follow the course names in parentheses. For other options for science classes, please refer to the Approved Codes Report. These are the most commonly used courses for secondary level students. Name ( Code) Carnegie Unit Credit Meets Graduation Requirements Meets IHL Admission Requirements Notes/Endorsements Science Grade 7 (409907) 0 No No 181, 182, 185, 187-189, 904 Science Grade 8 (409909) 0 No No 181, 182, 185, 187-189, 904 Foundations of Biology 1 Yes No Can t be taken after Biology I 181 Biology (260131) 1 Yes Yes 181 Botany (260311).5 Yes Yes 181 Chemistry (400519) 1 Yes Yes 185 Earth and Space Science (260629) 1 Yes Yes 181, 182, 185, 187-189 Environmental Science (260611).5 Yes Yes 181, 182, 185, 187-189 Foundations of Science Literacy.5 Yes Yes 181, 182, 185, 189 Genetics (260613).5 Yes Yes 181, 185 Human Anatomy and Physiology (260751) 1 Yes Yes 181 Marine and Aquatic Science I (260625).5 Yes Yes 181, 187 Marine and Aquatic Science II.5 Yes Yes 181, 187 Physical Science (400700) 1 Yes Yes 181, 182, 185, 189 Physics (400820) 1 Yes Yes 189 Zoology I (Invertebrate) (260701).5 Yes Yes 181 Zoology II (Vertebrate).5 Yes Yes 181 Biomedical Research (260502) 1 Yes Yes Must complete required teacher training After 2017-2018, by special request from MDE 23 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Science for School Year 2017-2018 Only No Longer Available After 2017-2018 Carnegie Unit Meets Graduation Notes/Endorsements Credit Requirements Name ( Code) Meets IHL Admission Requirements Organic Chemistry (400531) 1 Yes Yes Introduction to Biology (260128) 1 Yes No Biology II (260142) 1 Yes Yes Microbiology (260501).5 Yes Yes After 2017-2018, by special request from MDE Geology (400631).5 Yes Yes Astronomy (400211).5 Yes Yes After 2017-2018, by special request from MDE Aerospace Studies (280111).5 Yes Yes Spatial Information Science (260125).5 or 1 Yes Yes After 2017-2018, by special request from MDE Field Experience (269998).5 or 1 Yes Yes Project Lead the Way s that Count for Science Credit Name ( Code) Carnegie Unit Credit Meets Graduation Requirements Meets IHL Admission Requirements Notes/Endorsements PLTW: Principles of Engineering (561020) 1 Yes Yes 154, 928, 985, 998 (Pending State Board of Education Approval) PLTW: Engineering Design and Development (561016) 1 Yes Yes 154, 181, 182, 185, 926, 928, 985 (Pending State Board of Education Approval) PLTW: Human Body Systems (561034) 1 Yes Yes 181, 182, 185, 926, 961, 986 (Pending State Board of Education Approval) PLTW: Medical Interventions (561031) 1 Yes Yes 181, 182, 185, 926, 961, 986 (Pending State Board of Education Approval) 24 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Name ( Code) Career and Technical Education s that Count for Science Credit Carnegie Unit Meets Graduation Meets IHL Credit Requirements Admission Requirements Notes/Endorsements Concepts of Agriscience (991000) 1 Yes Yes 302, 992 Science of Agricultural Plants (991003) Science of Agricultural Animals (991001) Science of Agricultural Environment (991002) 1 Yes Yes 302, 992 Any combination of two of the above courses will count as 1 science credit Health Sciences I & Health Science II (995000, 995001) Or all four of the following Orientation to Health Sciences (995002) Theory and Applications of Health Science I (995003) Theory and Applications of Health Science II (995004) Workplace and Employment Skills in Health Sciences (995005) 2 Yes Yes (1 credit only) 961-963 Must complete all 4 credits in order to earn science credit 961 961 Aquaculture I and Aquaculture II 2 Yes Yes (1 credit only) 302, 306 25 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Name ( Code) Carnegie Unit Credit Meets Graduation Requirements Meets IHL Admission Requirements Notes/Endorsements Forestry I (991500) and Forest II (991501) Or all four of the following Forestry Introduction (991502) Forestry Surveying and Measurements (991503) Forestry Cruising (991504) Forestry Marketing (991505) Engineering I & II (994000 and 994001) Or all four of the following Engineering Fundamentals (994002) Engineering Design (994003) Systems in Engineering (994004) Applied Engineering Concepts (994005) Polymer Science I & II (994500 and 994501) Or all four of the following Introduction to Polymer Science I (994502) Introduction to Polymer Science II (994503) Advanced Topics in Polymer Science (994504) Careers in Polymer Science (994505) Agricultural and Natural Resources I (991100) Agricultural and Natural Resources II (991101) Or all four of the following Fundamentals of Agricultural and Natural Resources (991102) Agricultural and Natural Resources: Soils and Ag Lab Operations (991103) Agricultural and Natural Resources: Environmental Science (991104) Agricultural and Natural Resources: Equipment Operation 2 Yes Yes (1 credit only) 2 Yes Yes (1 credit only) 2 Yes Yes (1 credit only) 2 Yes Yes (1 credit only) 301, 302, 914 985 989 302, 990 26 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Name ( Code) Carnegie Unit Credit Meets Graduation Requirements Meets IHL Admission Requirements Notes/Endorsements Horticulture I & II (991400 and 991401) Or all four of the following Introduction to Horticulture (991402) Horticulture Plant Processes (991403) Horticulture Nursery (991404) Horticulture Landscape and Turfgrass (991405) Name ( Code) 2 Yes Yes (1 credit only) Advanced Placement s Carnegie Unit Meets Graduation Credit Requirements Meets IHL Admission Requirements 301, 302, 991 Notes/Endorsements AP Chemistry (450523) 1 Yes Yes 185 & 627 AP Environmental Science (260609) 1 Yes Yes 181 & 628, 182 & 628, 185 & 628, 187 & 628, 188 & 628, 189 & 628 AP Biology (260143) 1 Yes Yes 181 & 626 AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (400841) 1 Yes Yes 189 & 630 AP Physics C: Mechanics (400861) 1 Yes Yes 189 & 631 AP Physics I: Algebra-Based (400826) 1 Yes Yes 189 & 629 AP Physics II: Algebra-Based (260125) 1 Yes Yes (TBD) 27 P age
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Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Suggested Sequence Options for 6 th 9 th Social Studies The course codes follow the course names in parentheses. For other options for social studies classes, please refer to the Approved Codes Report. These are the most commonly used courses for secondary level students. Beginning with school year 2015-2016, the following options are available for Social Studies course sequence for middle school: OPTION 2 Option OPTION 1 ( Code) 6 7 World Geography and Citizenship World History from Pre-Historic Era to the Age of Enlightenment (450837) ( Code) World History from Pre-Historic Era to the Age of Enlightenment (450837) Compacted Seventh Grade U.S. History from Exploration through Reconstruction and Citizenship (451035) OPTION 3 ( Code) World Geography and Citizenship World History from Pre-Historic Era to the Age of Enlightenment (450837) 8 U.S. History from Exploration through Reconstruction (450804) Mississippi Studies (One semester.5 Carnegie Unit) (450705) / Compacted Introduction to World Geography (451030) (One semester.5 Carnegie Unit) U.S. History from Exploration through Reconstruction (450804) Option to add Mississippi Studies (450705) (One semester.5 Carnegie Unit) and/or World Geography (One semester.5 Carnegie Unit) as elective choices 9 Mississippi Studies (450705) / Introduction to World Geography (450704)/ AP Human Geography (450715) World History from The Age of Enlightenment to the Present (450835) World History from The Age of Enlightenment to the Present (450835) NOTE: For Option 2, the standards for the World Geography and Citizenship course must be integrated into the U.S. History and the Intro to World Geography courses taught in the 7 th and 8 th grades, as outlined in the attached documents. NOTE: For Option 3, U.S. History Exploration to Reconstruction must be taught in the 8 th grade. MS Studies and Geography are taught in addition to the U.S. History course as separate courses. 29 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 College- and Career- Readiness Social Studies s The course codes follow the course names in parentheses. For other options for social studies classes, please refer to the Approved Codes Report. These are the most commonly used courses for secondary level students. Name ( Code) Carnegie Unit Credit Meets Graduation Requirements Meets IHL Admission Requirements Notes/Endorsements World History from Prehistoric Era to Age of Enlightenment (450837) 0 No No 6 th or 7 th Grade 192, 903 US History from Exploration to Reconstruction (450804) 0 No No 7 th or 8 th Grade 192, 903 Mississippi Studies (450705).5 Yes Yes 192 Introduction to World Geography (450704).5 Yes Yes 192 World History from Age of Enlightenment to 1 Yes Yes 192 Present (450835) US History from Post Reconstruction to 1 Yes Yes 192 Present (450811) US Government (451004).5 Yes Yes 192 Economics (450601).5 Yes Yes 192, 193 Advanced Placement s Name ( Code) Carnegie Unit Credit Notes/Endorsements Meets Graduation Requirements Meets IHL Admission Requirements AP Psychology (420115).5, 1 Yes Yes 171 & 645, 192 & 645 AP Comparative Government and Politics.5 Yes Yes 192 & 633 (451020) AP European History (450856) 1 Yes Yes 192 & 632 AP Human Geography (450715).5, 1 Yes Yes 192 & 635 AP Macro Economics (450623).5 Yes Yes 192 & 636, 193 & 636 AP Micro Economics (450624).5 Yes Yes 192 & 637, 193 & 637 AP US Government and Politics (451008).5 Yes Yes 192 & 634 AP US History (451814) 1 Yes Yes 192 & 638 AP World History (450836) 1 Yes Yes 192 & 639 30 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 College- and Career- Readiness Health s The course codes follow the course names in parentheses. For other options for Health classes, please refer to the Approved Codes Report. These are the most commonly used courses for secondary level students. Name ( Code) Carnegie Unit Credit Meets Graduation Requirements Meets IHL Admission Requirements Notes/Endorsements Contemporary Health (340133).5 Yes Yes 142, 143 Health Care and Clinical Services I (995104) 1 Yes Yes 961 Health Science I (260630) 2 Yes Yes 961-963 JROTC I (280311) and JROTC II (280312).5, 1 Yes Yes Must be taken in sequence to receive Health credit 499 31 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 College- and Career- Readiness Business Technology (Academic) s The following course codes are for use in class sections where the teacher is NOT paid through CTE funds. The course codes follow the course names in parentheses. For other options for Business Technology classes, please refer to the Approved Codes Report. These are the most commonly used courses for secondary level students. Name ( Code) Carnegie Unit Credit Meets Graduation Requirements Meets Graduation Requirement for Technology Credit Meets IHL Admission Requirements Notes/Endorsements Accounting Fundamentals 1 Yes No Yes 405, 952 (Academic) (110610) Business Finance (Academic) 1 Yes No Yes 405, 952 (110730) Business Fundamentals I 1 Yes No Yes 405, 952, 955, 956 (Academic) (110720) Business Law (Academic) (070340).5 Yes No Yes 405, 952, 955, 956 Entrepreneurship (Academic) 1 Yes No Yes 405, 915 (110640) Graphic Design I (070333).5 Yes No Yes 411, 987 Graphic Design II (070334).5 Yes No Yes 411, 987 Information and Communication 0 No No No 411, 981 Technology I (Academic) (110680) Information and Communication 1 Yes Yes Yes 411, 981 Technology II (Academic) (110620) International Business (Academic) 1 Yes No Yes 405, 952, 955, 956 (110670) Introduction to Information 1 Yes No Yes 411, 954 Technology (Academic) (110600) Keystone (990002) 1 Yes Yes Yes 916 Management Essentials 1 Yes No Yes 405, 955 (Academic) (110710) Management Fundamentals 1 Yes No Yes 405, 955 (Academic) (110690) Marketing Essentials (Academic) 1 Yes No Yes 405, 956 (110650) Personal Finance (070128).5 Yes No Yes 405, 952, 955, 956 32 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Name ( Code) Carnegie Unit Credit Meets Graduation Requirements Meets Graduation Requirement for Technology Credit Meets IHL Admission Requirements Notes/Endorsements Sales and Distribution (Academic) 1 Yes No Yes 405, 956 (110660) Science, Tech, Engineering, Math.5, 1 Yes Yes Yes 983 Applications (000273) Technology Foundations 1 Yes Yes Yes 411, 984 (Academic) (110630) Web Design and Media Rich Content (Academic) (110700) 1 Yes No Yes 411, 987 s that meet graduation requirements for Technology or Computer Science. Name Carnegie Unit Meets Graduation Meets Graduation Meets IHL Notes/Endorsements ( Code) Credit Requirements Requirement for Technology Credit Admission Requirements Information and Communication 1 Yes Yes Yes 411, 981 Technology I (110680 Academic) (000271 CTE) Information and Communication 1 Yes Yes Yes 411, 982 Tech II (ICT II) (070334 Academic) (000272 CE) Science, Technology, Engineering,.5, 1 Yes Yes Yes 983 and Math (STEM) (000273 CTE) Technology Foundations 1 Yes Yes Yes 411, 984 (110630 Academic) (992307 CTE) Keystone (990002) 1 Yes Yes Yes 916 PLTW: Computer Science 1 Yes Yes Yes Valid License Principles (232060 Academic) PLTW: Introduction to Computer 1 Yes Yes Yes Valid License Science (232050 Academic) PLTW: Principles of Engineering 1 Yes Yes Yes 154, 928, 985, 998 (561020) Exploring Computer Science (110142 Academic) 1 Yes Yes Yes Valid License 33 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 College- and Career- Readiness Arts s The course codes follow the course names in parentheses. For other options for Art classes, please refer to the Approved Codes Report. These are the most commonly used courses for secondary level students. Name Carnegie Unit Meets Graduation Meets IHL Admission Notes/Endorsements ( Code) Credit Requirements Requirements Band Grades 9-12 (509901).5, 1 Yes Yes 125, 165-167 Ceramics I (500540) and Ceramics II (5005641).5 Yes Yes 102, 127 Dance I (500300), Dance II (500301),.5, 1 Yes Yes 112, 121 Dance III (500302), Dance IV (500304) Dance Performance I (500320).5, 1 Yes Yes 112, 121 Dance Performance II (500321) Dance Performance III (500322) Dance Performance IV (500323) Dramatic Criticism and Performance 1 Yes Yes 119, 123, 196 (500531) Drawing I (500330) and Drawing II (500331).5 Yes Yes 102, 127 Ensemble Choral (500940).5, 1 Yes Yes 166, 167 Ensemble Instrumental (500926).5, 1 Yes Yes 165-167 High-Tech Video Production (500522) 1 Yes Yes 102, 119, 123, 127, 196 Keyboard Individual or Class (500931) 1 Yes Yes 125, 165-167 Music Choral (500939).5, 1 Yes Yes 166, 167 Music General (500971).5, 1 Yes Yes 165-167 Music Theory and Harmony/Literature (500952) 1 Yes Yes 165-167 Oral Interpretation/Reader s Theatre (500532) 1 Yes Yes 119, 123, 196 Painting I (500760) and Painting II (500761).5 Yes Yes 102, 127 Performing Arts Special (509906) 1 Yes Yes 119, 123, 125, 165-167, 196 Photography (500610).5 Yes Yes 102, 127 Small Group Jazz Improvisation (500912) 1 Yes Yes 125, 165-167 Strings Advanced (500980) 1 Yes Yes 125, 165-167 Strings Proficient (500979) 1 Yes Yes 125, 165-167 Theatre I (500512), Theatre II (500513), Theatre III.5, 1 Yes Yes 119, 123, 196 (500515), Theatre IV (500525) Theatre Production (500521).5, 1 Yes Yes 119, 123, 196 Visual Art Individual Study (500114).5, 1 Yes Yes 102, 127 34 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Name ( Code) Visual Arts I (500704), Visual Arts II (500705), Visual Arts III (500112), Visual Arts IV (500113) Visual Arts Studio I (500110) Visual Arts Studio II (500111) Visual Arts Studio III (500112) Visual Arts Studio IV (500113) Carnegie Unit Meets Graduation Meets IHL Admission Notes/Endorsements Credit Requirements Requirements.5, 1 Yes Yes 102, 127.5, 1 Yes Yes 102, 127 Voice (500948).5, 1 Yes Yes 166, 167 Advanced Placement s Name Carnegie Unit Meets Graduation Meets IHL Admission Notes/Endorsements ( Code) Credit Requirements Requirements AP Art Studio 3-D Design Portfolio (500739) 1 Yes Yes 102 & 643, 127 & 643 AP Studio Drawing Portfolio (500741) 1 Yes Yes 102 & 644, 127 & 644 AP History of Art (500743) 1 Yes Yes 102 & 640, 127&640 AP Music Theory (500999) 1 Yes Yes 165 & 641, 166 & 641, 167 & 641 35 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Mississippi Virtual Public School For more information on registration or course offerings (the list has changed from previous school year), visit http://www.connectionsacademy.com/mississippischool/home.aspx or contact the MVPS Program Manager at 1-800-382-6010, extension 1042. We will do our best to keep you notified of registration dates and other important information. Please contact the Office of Education at the Mississippi Department of Education at (601) 359-3461 if there are any questions or concerns about this program. Overview of the Program Established by legislation in 2006, the Mississippi Virtual Public School (MVPS) is a tuition-free program that offers students the option to enroll in online courses to supplement their traditional brick-and-mortar education. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has contracted with Connections Education to operate the MVPS. Students throughout Mississippi now have access to Connections Education's innovative online courses and experienced, responsive teachers. A student is limited to 2 Carnegie units per school year through this program. Registration for courses is completed through an on-site coordinator at the local public high school. Participation in this program is determined by each district. To find out if this program is being sponsored in your area, contact the local public high school or district central office. 36 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 MISSISSIPPI ONLINE COURSE APPLICATION DISTRICT GUIDANCE The Mississippi Department of Education allows for local education agencies to offer courses through distance and online learning as outlined in State Board Policy Part 3, Chapter 56, Rule 56.1 - Distance Learning / Online s (Rule 56.1). In accordance with Rule 56.1, courses offered through the Mississippi Virtual Public School (MVPS), the Mississippi Interactive Video Network (MIVN), or MDE-approved independent study programs do not require additional approval. In order for a vendor to be approved for use under paragraph 2 of Rule 56.1, local school districts must submit an application to the Mississippi Department of Education for approval to ensure the vendor/provider s content, curriculum, and assessments are aligned to Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards. Districts must submit a Mississippi Online Application (MOCA) that includes a review of proposed distance and online courses. The evaluation rubric is derived from the Southern Regional Education Board s (SREB) Checklist for Evaluating Online s and the International Association for K-12 Online Learning s (inocal) National Standards for Quality Online s. School districts must complete an initial review of courses being proposed for use as distance and online courses. A district may work with other districts to submit a MOCA when multiple districts plan to offer courses provided by the same vendor. A district online course review team must be comprised of a minimum of three (3) reviewers, to include at least two (2) content specialists (classroom teachers, curriculum specialists) and one (1) technology specialist to complete the review. The MOCA shall include three (3) components: (1) the Application Cover and Signed Assurances, (2) the Online Review Rubric, and (3) the Online Alignment Crosswalk. Completed MOCAs will be submitted electronically for final review and approval by the Mississippi Department of Education. The completed application, including the three required files, must be submitted via a single email to onlinecourses@mdek12.org. The Mississippi Department of Education will review applications and notify districts of approval status, as outlined in the approval timeline below. Once a course has been reviewed and approved by the MDE, the course will be added to a master list of approved online courses for use by other districts. 37 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Approved Online s Vendor Code ACT/SAT Prep ACT Prep University of Mississippi 450184 SAT Prep University of Mississippi 450302 Business CTE Accounting Fundamentals University of Mississippi 450185 Business Law Graduation Alliance 450735 Personal Finance University of Mississippi 450300 Early Childhood I Graduation Alliance 450738 Health Science Orientation Graduation Alliance 450740 AP English Language and Composition Edgenuity 450454 College Preparatory Writing University of Mississippi 450261 English Grade 6 Edgenuity 450436 English Grade 7 Edgenuity 450437 English Grade 8 Edgenuity 450438 English English I Edgenuity 450432 English I New Learning Resources 450361 English I University of Mississippi 230370 English II Edgenuity 450433 English II New Learning Resources 450362 English II University of Mississippi 450189 English III Edgenuity 450434 English III Mississippi State University 450125 English III New Learning Resources 450363 English III University of Mississippi 230371 38 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 English IV Edgenuity 450435 English IV Mississippi State University 450126 English IV New Learning Resources 450364 English IV University of Mississippi 230372 Mississippi Writers University of Mississippi 450199 Survey of African - American Writing University of Mississippi 450307 Technical and Workplace Writing University of Mississippi 450308 Twentieth Century Literature University of Mississippi 450309 Twentieth Century Writing: Short Story Focus Twentieth Century Writing: Sports Literature University of Mississippi 450268 University of Mississippi 450269 Speech and Debate University of Mississippi 450267 World Literature University of Mississippi 450314 Contemporary Health Edgenuity 450452 Contemporary Health Graduation Alliance 450736 Health Contemporary Health Mississippi State University 450120 Contemporary Health Odysseyware 450552 Contemporary Health University of Mississippi 450190 AP Calculus Edgenuity 450451 Calculus University of Mississippi 450183 CCR Algebra I Edgenuity 450430 Math CCR Algebra I Mississippi State University 230324 CCR Algebra I New Learning Resources 450351 CCR Algebra I Odysseyware 450540 CCR Algebra I University of Mississippi 450180 39 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 CCR Algebra II Edgenuity 450431 CCR Algebra II Mississippi State University 230325 CCR Algebra II New Learning Resources 450352 CCR Algebra II Odysseyware 450541 CCR Algebra II University of Mississippi 450181 Algebra III University of Mississippi 450182 Foundations of Algebra New Learning Resource 450366 CCR Geometry Edgenuity 450439 CCR Geometry Graduation Alliance 450737 CCR Geometry Mississippi State University 270563 CCR Geometry New Learning Resources 450367 CCR Geometry Odysseyware 450560 CCR Geometry University of Mississippi 270478 CCR Math 8 Edgenuity 450442 Mathematics Grade 6 Edgenuity 450436 Mathematics Grade 7 Edgenuity 450437 Pre-Calculus University of Mississippi 270548 Trigonometry University of Mississippi 270560 AP Environmental Science Edgenuity 450455 Astronomy Graduation Alliance 450730 Science Biology I Edgenuity 450411 Biology I New Learning Resources 450353 Biology I Odysseyware 450545 Biology I University of Mississippi 450186 40 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Botany Mississippi State University 450260 Botany University of Mississippi 450187 Chemistry Edgenuity 450450 Chemistry University of Mississippi 450188 Earth and Space Science University of Mississippi 450191 Environmental Science New Learning Resources 450365 Environmental Science University of Mississippi 450193 Human Anatomy and Physiology Graduation Alliance 450741 Human Anatomy and Physiology New Learning Resources 450368 Human Anatomy and Physiology University of Mississippi 450197 Introduction to Biology Edgenuity 450410 Intro to Engineering University of Mississippi 450263 Marine & Aquatic Science Graduation Alliance 450742 Physical Science Edgenuity 450458 Physics Edgenuity 450457 Science Grade 6 Edgenuity 450460 Science Grade 7 Edgenuity 450461 Zoology Mississippi State University 450271 AP Psychology Edgenuity 450459 Social Studies Advanced World Geography New Learning Resources 450350 Economics Edgenuity 450453 Economics Graduation Alliance 450739 Economics New Learning Resources 450360 Economics Mississippi State University 450134 41 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 Economics University of Mississippi 450192 History of the Ancient Middle East University of Mississippi 450196 Humanities University of Mississippi 450262 Mississippi Studies Mississippi State University 450146 Mississippi Studies New Learning Resources 450370 Mississippi Studies University of Mississippi 450198 Problems with American Democracy University of Mississippi 450265 Problems with American Democracy Lott Leadership University of Mississippi 450301 Psychology Edgenuity 450456 Psychology University of Mississippi 450266 Social Studies Grade 6 (World Geography and Citizenship) Social Studies Grade 7 (World History from Pre-Historic Era to the Age of Enlightenment) Social Studies Grade 8 (United States History from Exploration through Reconstruction) Edgenuity 450460 Edgenuity 450463 Edgenuity 450464 Sociology Edgenuity 450465 Sociology Graduation Alliance 450743 Sociology University of Mississippi 450303 U.S. Government Edgenuity 450480 U.S. Government Graduation Alliance 450745 U.S. Government Mississippi State University 450158 U.S. Government Odysseyware 450580 U.S. Government University of Mississippi 450310 42 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 U.S. History Edgenuity 450481 U.S. History Graduation Alliance 450744 U.S. History Mississippi State University 450128 U.S. History New Learning Resource 450380 U.S. History University of Mississippi 450311 World Geography - Advanced Mississippi State University 450168 World Geography Graduation Alliance 450746 World Geography University of Mississippi 450313 World History University of Mississippi 450312 World History Edgenuity 450490 World History Graduation Alliance 450747 World Religion University of Mississippi 450270 French I University of Mississippi 450194 World Languages German I University of Mississippi 450195 Spanish I Edgenuity 450304 Spanish I University of Mississippi 450304 Spanish II Edgenuity 450467 Spanish II University of Mississippi 450305 Spanish III University of Mississippi 450306 updated January 5, 2017 43 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 DESCRIPTOR TERM: Credit Recovery Policy RULE: 28.5 ADOPTION DATE: May 19, 2008 REVISION: Credit Recovery Guidelines The purpose of the credit recovery policy is to provide guidance to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) with Credit Recovery Programs. Credit recovery allows students who have been unsuccessful in mastering content or skills an opportunity to apply for credit recovery as an alternative to repeating the entire course. I. Credit recovery is defined as a course-specific, skill-based learning opportunity for students who have previously been unsuccessful in mastering content/skills required to receive course credit or earn promotion. In order to be eligible for credit recovery, a student must have unsuccessfully completed and failed a course or failed a SATP assessment. II. Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, any LEA who provides a Credit Recovery Program shall develop and implement a Credit Recovery Program that has been adopted by the school board and that includes rules, regulations, and processes. The rules, regulations, and processes shall be available to faculty, students, and parents/guardians. At a minimum, LEAs must address the following areas: 1. Admission to and removal from the Credit Recovery Program a) LEAs shall establish an application process that requires parental consent. b) LEAs shall establish minimum criteria to determine eligibility for participation in the Credit Recovery Program. c) LEAs shall determine the number of Credit Recovery s that a student can take at one time. d) Students shall not remain in a Credit Recovery for more than one year. e) Only students that have failed a course may enroll in credit recovery to earn a minimum passing grade. Credit recovery cannot be used by a student that has passed the course to improve the students assigned course grade. f) A student that has passed a SATP class but failed the SATP assessment may enroll in credit recovery for remediation only. The grade earned for the SATP class remains unchanged. 44 P age
Approved s for the Schools of Mississippi School Year 2017-2018 2. Instruction: a) LEAs shall determine the instructional methodology used for the Credit Recovery Program (i.e., online program, Mississippi Virtual Public School (MVPS), direct instruction, computer assisted instruction, etc.). b) If an online credit recovery program is used, the online delivery must be supervised by a licensed teacher employed by the LEA that issues the final credit recovery grade. The LEA must ensure that content and instruction is aligned to the Mississippi College and Career Ready Standards and the Mississippi Curriculum Frameworks. c) LEAs shall provide professional development for teachers and facilitators involved with the Credit Recovery Program. 3. Content and Curriculum: Credit Recovery Curriculum shall be based on the Mississippi Curriculum Frameworks competencies and objectives. 4. Grades: LEAs are responsible for establishing specific procedures for evaluation of student progress and determining grades. 5. Beginning school year 2016-2017, a student who selects credit recovery to earn a Carnegie unit shall only earn the minimum passing grade on the district grading scale. 45 P age