Kell High School Rising 10 th, 11 th, 12 th Elective Courses Descriptions 2015-2016 KELL 2015-2016 SCHEDULE Kell High School will move to a modified hybrid block schedule. L = ear Long Courses that meet every other day for the entire school year on A day or B Day = ear Courses that meet every day for a semester (Both A and B days).5 = Half a semester courses that meet for 45 days of the semester and part of a required pair (Ex. U.S. Government / Economics OR Health / Personal Fitness) 1 st Block AP Biology L 1 st Semester A B Biology Lab L 2 nd Semester A B AP Biology L Biology Lab L 2 nd Block AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC 1 st Semester 2 nd Semester A B A B 1 st Block Honors US History Intro to Outdoor Ed 2 nd Block Audio & Video Tech 2 American Lit 3 rd Block Honors Brit Lit AP Government.5 4 th Block Beginning Guitar L Intro Team Sports L Beginning Guitar L AP Macroeconomics.5 Intro Team Sports L 3 rd Block Health.5 4 th Block AP Physics 1 L Personal Fitness.5 Physics Lab L Honors Advanced Algebra AP Physics 1 L Physics Lab L ELECTIVE REGISTRATION 1. Before you begin the elective registration process, you should be aware that students register for the ENTIRE 2015-2016 SCHOOL EAR at one time during the March registration period. Read over all of the elective course descriptions to become familiar with courses that will be offered. Be sure to pay close attention to L-courses, -courses, and.5-courses taken for 45 days during a semester. 2. Write down the (4) core courses (1 each from English, Math, Science, and Social Studies) for which you were recommended by your teacher and have at least four (4) elective courses in mind to help you fill out your sample schedule as well as some alternates. Choose alternate electives wisely as it is very likely one or more will end up on your schedule. 3. *Students who do not complete the registration process will have their courses for next year selected for them by Administration and Counseling. Requests for schedule changes will not be honored. 4. ou are allowed a maximum of one PE course per semester. 5. Please keep in mind that many A/B courses come with a pre-determined pairing. For example, if you sign up for Honors Spanish IV, you will automatically have AP Spanish V paired with it as well. Other A/B pairings offer options, so please be mindful of what those options are. 6. Courses selected during registration should be considered final. Students will have the opportunity to review their schedules and request changes during schedule preview prior to the end of this school year. Please understand that it is not possible to honor requests for specific teachers, lunch periods or class placement within the day. The last day to request schedule changes for the 2015-2016 academic year will be during schedule previews in April/May.
PRACTICE STUDENT SCHEDULING WORKSHEET Note: USE THIS BLOCK SHEET AS AN EXAMPLE TO PLAN OUT OUR CORE AND ELECTIVE COURSES Directions: If the course is a then put the course in both the A and B box. If the course is a pairing, then put one course in A and find a pairing for B.
KELL HIGH SCHOOL Core Course Offerings Sheet English - 9 th Honors 9 th English Lit & Comp 9 th English Lit & Comp Writer s Workshop & 9 th Lit & Comp L Small Group 9 th Lit & Current Topics 1 L ESOL 9 th Lit & Read 180 I L Social Studies - 9 th AP Human Geography (Meets 2 nd Semester Only) Honors World Geography World Geography Social Studies - 10 th English - 10 th Honors World Lit & Comp World Lit & Comp Small Group 10 th Lit & Current Topics 2 ESOL 10 th Lit & Read 180 II English - 11 th AP American Language Honors American Lit & Comp American Lit & Comp Small Group AM Lit & Current Topics 3 ESOL AM Lit English - 12 th AP English Literature Honors British Literature British Literature L L L L L L AP World History Honors World History World History AP U.S. History Honors U.S. History U.S. History Social Studies - 11 th Social Studies - 12 th L L AP U.S. Government (Meets 2 nd Semester Only).5 AP Macroeconomics (Meets 2 nd Semester Only).5 Honors US Government (Meets 2 nd Semester Only).5 Honors Economics (Meets 2 nd Semester Only).5 U.S. Government (Meets 1 st Semester Only).5 Economics (Meets 1 st Semester Only).5 Social Studies Electives English Electives earbook 1 (Meets 1 st semester only) earbook 2 (Meets 1 st or 2 nd semester) earbook 3 (Meets 2 nd semester only) AP European History AP Psychology Psychology Sociology Sociology L L L Foreign Languages Foreign Languages Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Honors Spanish 3 Honors Spanish 4 (Meets 1 st semester only) AP Spanish 5 (Meets 2 nd semester only) German 1 German 2 Honors German 3 Honors German 4 French 1 French 2 (Meets 1 st semester only) Honors French 3 (Meets 2 nd semester only) Latin 1 Latin 2 Honors Latin 3 Honors Latin 4
Math - 9 th Science - 9 th CCGPS Accel Geometry B / Advanced Algebra CCGPS Accel Algebra / Analytic Geometry A CCGPS (Honors) Coordinate Algebra CCGPS Coordinate Algebra / Algebra Support CCGPS Small Group Algebra / Algebra Support Math - 10 th CCGPS Accel Pre-Calculus CCGPS Accel Geometry B / Advanced Algebra CCGPS Honors Analytic Geometry CCGPS Analytic Geometry CCGPS Small Group Analytic Geometry / Support Math - 11 th AP Calculus AB (Meets 1 st Semester Only) AP Calculus BC (Meets 2 nd Semester Only) CCGPS Accel Pre-Calculus CCGPS Honors Advanced Algebra CCGPS Advanced Algebra Math - 12 th Dual Enrollment Accel Calculus II / III AP Calculus AB (Meets 1 st Semester Only) AP Calculus BC (Meets 2 nd Semester Only) CCGPS Accel Pre-Calculus CCGPS Pre-Calculus CCGPS Advanced Mathematical Decision Making L L L L Honors Biology Environmental Science Science - 10 th Honors Chemistry Biology Physics Science - 11 th AP Physics w/ Lab (the lab will appear as Honors Physics II on your transcript) AP Chemistry w/ Lab (the lab will appear as Honors Chem II on your transcript) AP Biology w/ Lab (the lab will appear as Honors Biology II on your transcript) AP Environmental Science Chemistry Physics Zoology Human Anatomy Forensics Science - 12 th AP Physics w/ Lab (the lab will appear as Honors Physics II on your transcript) AP Chemistry w/ Lab (the lab will appear as Honors Chem II on your transcript) AP Biology w/ Lab (the lab will appear as Honors Biology II on your transcript) AP Environmental Science Chemistry Zoology Human Anatomy Forensics L L L L L L L L Students needing CVA or GVS: - If you need to make up.5 a credit using (you only owe part A or only owe part B) o Cobb Virtual Academy o Georgia Virtual School - Those classes will be held during 1 st, 3 rd and 4 th Block Only. - NO ONE that needs to repeat an entire course will be allowed to take a CVA / GVS for a full year of credit. ou will have to repeat the course with a teacher that is on campus. Students taking 1 st or 4 th block CVA / GVS can opt to do it at home as long as they have consistent transportation. CVA Course Offerings Algebra A Algebra B Geometry A Geometry B Advanced Algebra A Advanced Algebra B 9 th Lit A 9 th Lit B World Lit A World Lit B AM Lit A AM Lit B Brit Lit A Brit Lit B Biology A Biology B Enviro Science A Enviro Science B U.S. History A U.S. History B Government A Government B Economics A Economics B GVS Course Offerings can be found at www.gavirtualschool.org
CTAE (Career, Technical and Agricultural Education) GRAPHIC DESIGN Intro to Graphics & Design will teach you all about graphic design how to use Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Learn to create custom graphics, publications, and how to make your own t-shirt design. This class meets everyday for a single semester. Graphic Design and Production L provides an opportunity to gain fundamentals of graphic communication including image capture, digital file, output, illustration, page layout, press operations, and job application. Meets every other day for the entire school year and you will have a choice on the pairing. Possible pairings: AP English Lit, AP English Language, AP US History, AP World History, AP European History, AP Environmental Science, AP 2D, AP 3D, Painting, Guitar, Criminal Justice (Law 2), Team Sports, or a CVA or GVS on-line class. Advanced Graphic Output Processes L will continue to explore the principle of design and layout procedures as they relate to graphic design. Meets every other day for the entire school year and you will have a choice on the pairing. Possible pairings: AP English Lit, AP English Language, AP US History, AP World History, AP European History, AP Environmental Science, AP Studio Drawing, AP Art History, Sculpture 2, Guitar or Criminal Justice (Law 2), Team Sports, and AVID 4. ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE Intro to Drafting Design instructs students in bridges, rockets, catapults, cars, cardboard furniture and more! Learn drafting practices by hand and using Autodesk AutoCAD to create multi-view drawings. This class meets every day for a single semester. Architectural Drawing and Design I introduces students to the basic terminology, concepts, and principles of Architectural Design with an emphasis on house design, floor plans, roof designs, elevations and foundations. This class meets every day for fall semester. Architectural Drawing and Design II emphasizes schedules, plumbing, heating and air, graphic presentations, plot / site plans, specifications, and building estimations. This class meets every day for spring semester. Survey of Engineering Graphics L develops skills in dimensioning, tolerancing, pictorials, sections, auxiliary views, and intersection and developments. Meets every other day for the entire school year and you will have a choice on the pairing. Possible pairings: Outdoor Ed, Culinary 1, Audio & Video 2, Intermediate Band, Intermediate Orchestra, and AVID 3. 3D Modeling and Analysis L is designed for students interested in mechanical drafting. Emphasis is placed on 3D drawings, wire frames, rendering, solid modeling and graphic presentations. Meets every other day for the entire school year and you will have a choice on the pairing. Possible pairings: Outdoor Ed, Culinary 1, Audio & Video 2, Intermediate Band, Intermediate Orchestra, and AVID 2 GOVERNMENT & PROTECTIVE SERVICES Intro to Law and Public Safety explores the history and development of law enforcement and the challenging field of criminal justice. Learn basics of criminal law, forensic crime investigations, and police station operations. This class meets every day for a single semester. Criminal Justice Essentials L emphasizes the structure of the American legal system while examining constitutional legal issues. Students will also attain skills for dealing with disasters and emergency situations. Meets every other day for the entire school year and you will have a choice on the pairing. Possible pairings: AP English Lit, AP English Language, AP US History, AP World History, AP European History, AP Environmental Science, Guitar, AP 2D, AP 3D, AP Studio Drawing, AP Art History, Sculpture 2, Painting, Guitar, Graphic Design & Production, Advanced Graphic Output Processes, AVID 4, Team Sports, or a CVA or GVS on-line class.
Forensic Science and Criminal Investigations L provides students the opportunity to explore the basic processes and principles of forensic science as it relates to criminal cases. Meets every other day for the entire school year and you will have a choice on the pairing. Possible pairings: AP World History, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, Advanced Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Advanced Orchestra, Beginning Band, 1 st Aid Safety, Sport Medicine or a CVA or GVS on-line class. FAMIL AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Intro to Culinary Arts will teach you all about the fundamentals needed to work immediately in the food service industry. Want to become a chef, own a restaurant,or operate a catering company? This class will get you there. This class meets every day for a single semester. Culinary Arts 1 L includes the development of skills in food safety and sanitation, accident and injury prevention, kitchen basics, operating and maintaining commercial utensils, and preparation of commercial food. Meets every other day for the entire school year and you will have a choice on the pairing. Possible pairings: Intermediate Band, Intermediate Orchestra, Outdoor Ed, Weight Training, Survey of Engineering Graphics, 3D Modeling and Analysis, Audio & Video 2 and AVID 2 or Avid 3. Culinary Arts 2 enhances competencies by providing a broader exposure to the food and hospitality industry including controlling costs, food management functions and customer relations. This class meets every day for a single semester. BROADCAST/VIDEO PRODUCTIONS Audio & Video Tech 1 will develop skills in basic theory, practice, and operations of a television studio, the portable camera, and videotape editing. Students can learn how to operate a camera, edit using Adobe Premiere, and be a part of a working TV show either on camera or behind the scenes. This class meets every day for a single semester. Audio & Video Tech 2 L will enhance level-one skills by providing more in-depth and specialized experiences in video and film equipment operation. Meets every other day for the entire school year and you will have a choice on the pairing. Possible pairings: Intermediate Band, Intermediate Orchestra, Outdoor Ed, Weight Training, Survey of Engineering Graphics, 3D Modeling and Analysis, Culinary 1 and AVID 2 or Avid 3. Audio & Visual Tech 3 will enhance level-two skills by providing entry level occupational skills. This course will also assist in producing the live television show to be aired during LASSO. This class meets every day for a fall semester and is automatically paired with Audio & Visual Productions 4 spring semester. Audio & Video Tech 4 will enhance level-three skills by providing entry level occupational skills. This course will be the on-air talent for the live show as well as Unbelieve-A-Beef. This class meets every day for a single semester and is automatically paired with Audio & Visual Production LAB. Audio & Video Productions LAB will enhance level-three skills by providing entry level occupational skills. This course will be the on-air talent for the live show as well as Unbelieve-A-Beef. This class meets every day for second semester only. MARKETING Marketing Principles will introduce learners to marketing strategies, different meanings for different businesses, as well as teach you about the different approaches that affect marketing campaigns. This class meets every day for a single semester. Advanced Marketing L offers a comprehensive examination of the major components of a marketing strategy and its integration into an organization s business plan to understand marketing efficiency, effectiveness, and a return on the marketing investment within their organization. Meets every other day for the entire school year and you will have a choice on the pairing. Possible pairings: AP World History, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, Forensics & Criminal Investigations, Sports Medicine, Team Sports, Beginning Band, Advanced Orchestra & CVA or GVS on-line.
Entrepreneurship L is the process of starting a business or other organization. The entrepreneur develops a business model, acquires the human and other required resources, and is fully responsible for its success or failure. Meets every other day for the entire school year and you will have a choice on the pairing. Possible pairings: AP World History, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, Forensics & Criminal Investigations, First Aid Safety, Team Sports, Beginning Band, Advanced Orchestra and CVA or GVS on-line class. NAVAL CAREER NJROTC Navy 1 teaches Navy leadership skills as applied to drills and unit organizational duties. An introduction to naval physical fitness, military drills with rifles and related health topics are covered. This class meets every day and is automatically paired with Navy 2 for the next semester. NJROTC Navy 2 includes the study of nautical plotting, rules and regulations and aids to navigation. Other topics covered include oceanography, military commands, the study of naval intelligence, and national security. This class meets every day for one semester and is automatically paired with Navy 3. NJROTC Navy 3 includes the study of geopolitics and opposing theories, along with the study of meteorology, astronomy, and naval electronics basic radar and sonar theory. This class meets every day for one semester and is automatically paired with Navy 4. NJROTC Navy 4 includes the study of navy career fields for officer and enlisted specialists, military justice and the international laws of the seas, as well as naval research and development. This class meets every day for one semester and is automatically paired with Navy 5. NJROTC Navy 5 includes the study of navy career fields for officer and enlisted specialists, military justice and the international laws of the seas, as well as naval research and development. This class only meets second semester. World Languages SPANISH Spanish 1 introduces the language and culture of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries. The course will enable the student to attain a beginner s level proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This class meets every day for a single semester. Spanish 2 is designed to further develop listening, speaking, reading and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Key vocabulary and grammar is acquired for limited personal communication. This class meets every day for a single semester. Spanish 3 Honors is designed to further develop the student s communication skills and cultural appreciation of the Spanish-speaking world. The student will be able to participate in a variety of oral and written activities. This class meets every day for a single semester. Spanish 4 Honors is designed to increase oral and written fluency and to provide intensive study of the culture, geography, and history of the Spanish-speaking world. This class meets everyday for fall semester and is automatically paired with AP Spanish 5 spring semester. AP Spanish Language 5 is designed for students to use authentic materials and sources in Spanish to demonstrate language proficiencies in multiple modes of communication, including Interpersonal Communication, Interpretive Communication, and Presentational Communication. This class meets everyday for spring semester. Already took Spanish 4? ou can sign up for 2 nd semester. FRENCH French 1 introduces the language and culture of France and other French-speaking countries. The course will enable the student to attain a beginner s level proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This class meets every day for a single semester.
French 2 is designed to further develop listening, speaking, reading and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Key vocabulary and grammar is acquired for limited personal communication. This class meets every day for fall semester and CAN be paired spring with French 3. French 3 Honors is designed to further develop the student s communication skills and cultural appreciation of the French-speaking world. The student will be able to participate in a variety of oral and written activities. This class meets every day for spring semester. GERMAN German 1 introduces the language and culture of Germany and other German-speaking countries. The course will enable the student to attain a beginner s level proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This class meets every day for a single semester. German 2 is designed to further develop listening, speaking, reading and writing with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Key vocabulary and grammar is acquired for limited personal communication. This class meets every day for a single semester. German 3 Honors is designed to further develop the student s communication skills and cultural appreciation of the German-speaking world. The student will be able to participate in a variety of oral and written activities. This class meets every day for a single semester. German 4 Honors is designed to increase oral and written fluency and to provide intensive study of the culture, geography, and history of the German-speaking world. This class meets every day for a single semester. LATIN Latin 1 introduces the language and civilization of the Romans. The course is designed to develop a knowledge base composed of vocabulary, grammar, translation, derivatives, life in ancient Rome and mythology. This class meets every day for a single semester. Latin 2 is designed to develop reading comprehension of texts written in Latin. The course will provide additional study of grammar, vocabulary, translation, derivatives, mythology and Roman civilization. This class meets every day for a single semester. Latin 3 Honors is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to understand works of classical authors with emphasis on prose selections; along with the study of culture and history of the literary selections. This class meets every day for a single semester. Latin 4 Honors is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to increase oral and written fluency and to provide intensive study of the culture, geography, and history of Latin. This class meets every day for a single semester. The Fine Arts AP Art History L is a college level course exploring the history of images, objects, and buildings. Critical thinking and understanding of diverse historical and cultural contexts of architecture, sculpture, painting and other media are explored. Meets every other day for the entire school year and you will have a choice on the pairing. Possible pairings: AP English Literature, AP English Langauge, AP English Lit, AP US History, AP World History, AP European History, AP Environmental Science, Guitar, Advanced Graphic Output Processes, Criminal Justice, Team Sports, or a CVA or GVS on-line. Intro to Visual Arts introduces the creation of art with drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking. It covers the elements of art and principles of design, art history, and art criticism. This course is a prerequisite for all other visual art courses. This class meets every day for a single semester.
Vis Arts: Draw & Paint 1 introduces drawing and painting techniques and a variety of drawing/painting media. Emphasizes development of drawing/painting skills and utilizes problem solving skills to achieve desired results. This class meets every day for fall semester. Vis Arts: Draw and Paint 2 introduces advanced drawing and painting techniques and focuses on individual expression. Problem solving skills are challenged to achieve mastery of techniques and materials. This class meets every day for fall semester. Photography 1 investigates photography and its role in design. Design elements and principles in the production of artwork are emphasized. Proper use of equipment, vocabulary and technical terms are stressed. This class meets every day for fall semester. Ceramics & Pottery 1 introduces clay hand building and the potter s wheel. Evaluation & aesthetic judgment of student work is emphasized & personal expression in clay is encouraged. This class meets every day for spring semester. Vis Arts: Sculpture 1 introduces sculpture production techniques. Includes additive and subtractive modeling methods; explores traditional and non-traditional materials for sculptural work. This class meets every day for spring semester. AP Studio Art: Drawing / Painting I L requires submission of original works & images to be evaluated on quality, breadth, and concentration of a concept or idea. Different drawing media and approaches are emphasized. Both classes meet every other day for the entire school year; this is the automatic pairing. AP Studio Art: 2D Design L requires submission of original works & images to be evaluated on quality, breadth, and concentration of a concept or idea. 2-D art production, including photography, printmaking, and computer generated work, is emphasized. Possible pairings: AP English Lit, AP English Language, AP US History, AP World History, AP European History, AP Environmental Science, Guitar, AP Studio Drawing, AP Art History, Sculpture 2, Graphic Design & Production Criminal Justice, AVID 4, and Team Sports. AP Studio Art: 3D Design/ Sculpture 2L requires submission of images to be evaluated on quality, breadth, and concentration of a concept or idea. Experiences using different 3-D design, media, and approaches are emphasized. Both classes meet every other day for the entire school year; this is the automatic pairing. Theater Arts Theater Arts Drama 1 serves as the prerequisite for all other Drama courses by giving an introduction to improvisation, acting, playwriting, directing, and technical theatre including set design / construction and costume and make-up design. This class meets every day for a single semester. Theater Arts Drama 2L enhances performance skills of Drama 1. It deals primarily with internal techniques of acting and lessons in performing monologues, auditioning, and improvisational techniques. Meets every other day for the entire school year and you will have a choice on the pairing. Possible pairings: AP English Lit, AP English Lang, AP US History, Sociology, AP Psychology, Beginning Orchestra, Intermediate Chorus, Advanced Band, Weight Training, CVA or GVS online & AVID 1. Theater Arts Drama 3L shapes performance skills of Drama 2. It develops advanced acting skills with a focus on character / scene study and monologue / scene work. Meets every other day for the entire school year and you will have a choice on the pairing. Possible pairings: AP English Lit, AP English Lang, AP US History, Sociology, AP Psychology, Beginning Orchestra, Advanced Chorus, Advanced Band, Weight Training, CVA or GVS online & AVID 1. Theater Arts Drama 4L perfects performance skills of Drama 3. Students will be introduced to audition and resume skills. This course offers opportunities to utilize scene work and audition techniques though performance. Meets every other day for the entire school year and you will have a choice on the pairing.
Possible pairings: AP English Lit, AP English Lang, AP US History, Sociology, AP Psychology, Beginning Orchestra, Advanced Chorus, Advanced Band, Weight Training, CVA or GVS online- and AVID 1. TECHNICAL THEATER Tech Theater 1 serves as the prerequisite course for other technical courses. It introduces technical considerations of play production; covers set construction, scene painting, lighting and settings, make-up and costumes. This class meets every day for fall semester and CAN be paired with Tech Theater 2 second semester. Tech Theater 2 enhances level-one skills and introduces aspects of drafting, creation of lighting, sound, properties, costumes and make-up design. This class meets every day for fall semester and CAN be paired with Tech Theater 3 second semester. Tech Theater 3 shapes level-two skills in drafting / set design and includes in-depth exploration of light operation, sound operation, stage management, costume construction, set development, make-up and production staff. This class meets every day for fall semester and CAN be paired with Tech Theater 4 second semester. Tech Theater 4 perfects level-three skills and offers opportunities to solve problems in supervising and managing all aspects of production; it explores technical directing and directing responsibilities. This class meets every day for fall semester and CAN be paired with Tech Theater 5 second semester. Tech Theater 5 allows for set improvisation and exploring new technical enhancements and directing/editing. This class meets every day for second semester only. BAND Beginning Band 1 is a band performance class that focuses on the basic fundamentals of tone production, music reading, and performance. This class can meet every day for fall semester and is automatically paired with Beginning Band 2 for spring semester. Intermediate Band or L is a performance class for instrumentalists with teacher recommendation to continue. Students can read music and have an understanding of individual and ensemble performance skills. This class can meet every day for the semester or it can meet every other day for the year. Just indicate on your form if you want it every day or every other day. If meeting as a for the fall semester it is Int. Band 1 automatically paired with Int. Band 2 for the spring. If meeting every other day, it is Int. Band 1A in the fall and Int. 1B for the spring. Possible pairings are: AP Physics 1, AP Calc AB, AP Cal BC, Intermediate Orchestra, Culinary 1, Audio & Video 2, Survey of Engineering, 3D Modeling & Analysis, Weight Training, and Outdoor Education. Advanced Band or L is an advanced class with teacher recommendation to continue. It is a performance class for instrumentalists that have solid training in performance fundamentals. This class can meet every day for the semester or it can meet every other day for the year. If meeting as a for the fall semester it is Adv. Band 1 (or Adv. Band 2) automatically paired with Adv. Band 2 (or Adv. Band 3) for the spring. If meeting every other day, it is Adv. Band 1A (or Adv. Band 2A) in the fall and Adv.Band 1B (or Adv. Band 2B) for the spring. Possible pairings are: AP English Lit, AP Lang, AP US History, Sociology, AP Psychology, Drama 2, Drama 3, Drama 4, Beginning Orchestra, Advanced Chorus, Intermediate Chorus, Weight Training, CVA or GVS and AVID 1. ORCHESTRA Beginning Orchestra 1 is a string instrument performance class that focuses on the basic fundamentals of tone production, music reading, and performance. This class can meet every day for fall semester and is automatically paired with Beginning Orchestra 2 for spring semester. Intermediate Orchestra or L is a performance class for instrumentalists with teacher recommendation to continue. Students can read music and have an understanding of individual and ensemble performance. This class can meet every day for the semester or it can meet every other day for the year.
If meeting as a for the fall semester it is Int. Orch 1 automatically paired with Int. Orch 2 for the spring. If meeting every other day, it is Int. Orch 1A for the fall and Int. Orch. 1B for the spring. If every other day, possible pairings are: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Intermediate Band, Survey of Engineering Graphics, 3D Modeling and Analysis, Audio and Video 2, Culinary Arts 1, Weight Training and Outdoor Education. Advanced Orchestra or L is an advanced class with teacher recommendation to continue. It is a performance class for instrumentalists that have solid training in performance fundamentals. This class can meet every day for the semester or it can meet every other day for the year. If meeting as a for the fall semester it is Adv. Orch 1 (or Adv. Orch 2) automatically paired with Adv. Orch 2 (or Adv. Orch 3) for the spring. If meeting every other day, it is Adv. Orch 1A (or Adv. Orch 2A) in the fall and Adv.Orch 1B (or Adv. Orch 2B) for the spring.if every other day, possible pairings are: AP World History, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, Beginning Band, Criminal Investigations, Advanced Marketing, Entreprenuership, Team Sports, 1 st Aid Safety, and Sports Medicine. CHORUS / MUSIC Beginning Mixed Chorus provides students with the opportunity to develop performance skills and knowledge in mixed choral singing including sight reading, proper pitch and tone. This class meets every day for first semester and is automatically paired with Intermediate Chorus 1 second semester. Intermediate Mixed Chorus L is a performance class with teacher recommendation to continue. It covers performance and production, and creative aspects of music and appreciation of historical context. This class meets every other day for the school year and you will have a choice on the pairing. Possible pairings: AP English Lit, AP English Lang, AP U.S. History, Sociology, AP Psychology, Drama 2, Advanced Band, Weight Training, CVA or GVS on-line. Advanced Mix Chorus L is an advanced class with teacher recommendation to continue. It organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all levels of vocal production and stresses individual and group progress. This class meets every other day for the school year and you will have a choice on the pairing. Possible pairings: AP English Lit, AP English Lang, AP U.S. History, Sociology, AP Psychology, Drama 3/4, Advanced Band, Weight Training, CVA or GVS on-line. Beginning Guitar L provides students with the basics of the 8 chords, strumming patterns and playing songs with 4 chords. ou don t need any previous knowledge to play. This class meets every other day for the entire school year. Possible pairings: Team Sports, Weight Training, Graphic Design 2, Graphic Design 3, Criminal Justice, AP Art History, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP World History, AP U.S. History, AP English Lit, AP English Lang, and CVA or GVS on-line. ACADEMIC ELECTIVES AVID I L will provide support for the college preparatory student including instruction in writing, inquiry, Cornell note-taking, test preparation, and academic motivational activities. (Based on teacher recommendation and interview required for students not currently enrolled in AVID at the middle school level). Meets every other day for the entire school year. Possible pairings: Sociology, Beginning Band *(exception for AVID), and Weight Training. AVID II L extends year one support for the college preparatory student including instruction in collaboration skills, oral language, research skills, and college and career studies. (Teacher Recommendation Only) Meets every other day for the entire school year. Possible pairings: Sociology, Intermediate Orchestra, Intermediate Band, 3D Modeling and Analysis, Audio and Video 2, Culinary 1, Weight Training or Outdoor Education. AVID III L provides support for the college preparatory student including college visits, guest speakers, and matching high school experiences / advanced skills / interests to college level majors. (Teacher Recommendation Only). Meets every other day for the entire school year. Possible pairings: Sociology, Intermediate Orchestra, Intermediate Band, Survey of Engineering, Audio and Video 2, Culinary 1, Weight Training or Outdoor Education.
AVID IV L provides support for the college preparatory student including SAT skills, college selections, and applications, advanced course interests, college visits, and guest speakers. (Teacher Recommendation Only) Meets every other day for the entire school year and your choice of pairing. Possible pairings: AP English Lit, AP English Lang, AP US History, AP World History, AP European History, AP Environmental Science, AP 2D, AP 3D, Guitar, Advanced Graphic Output, Criminal Justice, Team Sports, Weight Training, CVA or GVS on-line. AP Statisitcs L students develop analytical and critical thinking skills to describe data patterns and departures from patterns, plan and conduct studies, use probability and simulation to explore random phenomena, estimate population parameters, test hypotheses, and make statistical inferences. Meets every other day for the entire school year and your choice of pairing. Possible pairings: AP Psychology, AP World History, Advanced Orchestra, Beginning Band, Criminal Investigations, Advanced Marketing, Entrepreneurship, First Aid Safety, or Team Sports. Sociology OR Sociology L is the study of human social relationships and institutions with a focus on understanding how human action and consciousness both shape and are shaped by surrounding cultural and social structures. This class meets every day for a single semester OR every other day for the entire school year. Possible pairings for the class that meets every other day: AP English Lit, AP English Lang, AP Psychology, Sociology, Advanced Chorus, Intermediate Chorus, Advanced Band, Weight Training and CVA or GVS on-line. Psychology gives an overview of the concepts of psychology, including learning theory, perception, intellectual, and social development, abnormal behavior, and interpersonal relationships. This class meets every day for a single semester. AP Psychology L is a college level survey course with study in Learning Theory, Abnormal Behavior, and Social Psychology. Extensive reading, writing and statistical analyses are required by students. Meets every other day for the entire school year and your choice of pairing. Possible pairings: AP English Lit, AP English Lang, AP US History, AP World History, Sociology, AP Statistics, Drama 2, Drama 3, Drama 4, Advanced Chorus, Intermediate Chorus, Advanced Orchestra, Advanced Band, Forensics and Criminal Investigations, Advanced Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Team Sports, 1 st Aid Safety, Sports Medicine, and CVA or GVS on-line. AP Human Geography is a college level course regarding the study of the distribution, process, and effects of the human population on our planet and how to use and interpret maps, data sets, and geographic models. This class meets every day spring semester only. AP European History L is a college level course regarding the economic, political and social developments of European history from 1450 to the present. Extensive reading and writing are required. Meets every other day for the entire school year and your choice of pairing. Possible pairings: AP English Lit, AP English Lang, AP US History, AP World History, AP Environmental Science, AP Drawing, AP 2D, AP 3D, AP Art History, Guitar, Graphic Design 2, Graphic Output 3, Criminal Justice, Team Sports, Weight Training, and CVA or GVS on-line. Forensic Science (prerequisite is successful completion of chemistry) provides students with the opportunity to use science as it applies to the law through the identification and analysis of physical evidence. This class meets every day for a single semester. Human Anatomy (juniors & seniors only) provides students a study of the anatomical structure of the human body through organ systems involving working with skeletal collections and dissections of preserved specimens. This class meets every day for a single semester. Zoology (juniors & seniors only) provides students with a study of all things dealing with animals including: anatomy, physiology, histology, ecology, behavior and evolution. This class meets every day for the semester. AP Biology L (juniors & seniors only) provides students with the core scientific principles, theories, and processes governing living organisms, biological systems, and natural phenomena. Meets every other day for the entire school year and an AUTOMATIC pairing with a lab. The lab will count as Honors Biology II. Getting 2 credits in one.
AP Environmental Science L (juniors & seniors only) provides students with hands-on, laboratory investigations and observations of both human-made and natural environmental problems in the local ecosystem. Meets every other day for the entire school year and your choice of pairing. Possible pairings: AP English Lit, AP English Lang, AP European History, AP US History, AP Drawing, AP 2D, AP 3D, AP Art History, Guitar, Graphic Design 2, Graphic Output 3, Criminal Justice, Team Sports, Weight Training, and CVA or GVS on-line. AP Chemistry L (juniors & seniors only) allows students to engage in hands-on laboratory investigations and think analytically about problems, identify experimental questions, and design experiments to answer those questions. Meets every other day for the entire school year and an AUTOMATIC pairing with a lab. The lab will count as Honors Chemistry II. Getting 2 credits in one. AP Physics 1 L (juniors & seniors only) helps students develop an understanding of foundational principles of physics, as well as design and conduct inquiry-based laboratory investigations to solve problems. Meets every other day for the entire school year and an AUTOMATIC pairing with a lab. The lab will count as Honors Physics II. Getting 2 credits in one. EARBOOK (juniors & seniors only) provides with the opportunity to do journalistic writing through the analysis of yearbooks. It also covers news gathering, ethics, copy writing, editing, and revising. This class meets every day for the school year. Students have the option of earbook 1 fall semester automatically paired with earbook 2 spring semester or earbook 2 fall semester automatically paired with earbook 3 spring semester. SUPPORT ELECTIVES (By Teacher Placement Only BASED on an IEP) Study Skills I assists students in developing the skills required to be successful in high school course work. Keeping up with assignments, deadlines, and homework are emphasized. This class meets every day for a single semester or it can be paired to meet every other day. Based on student s IEP and scheduled classes. Study Skills II, III, IV assists students in developing the skills required to be successful in high school course work. Reading comprehension, test-taking strategies, summarizing, and paraphrasing are emphasized. Analyzing, evaluating, note-taking and using graphic organizers are emphasized. This class meets every other day for the year and is typically paired with Current Topics 1, 2, 3, or 4 but will be determined by the IEP. Current Topics (READ 180) 1, 2, 3, 4 provides fundamental skills development in all areas of literacy for special education students. It includes drill and practice opportunities in writing, organizing, speaking, reading and thinking. This class meets every other day for the year and is typically paired with Study Skills 1, 2, 3, or 4 but will be determined by the IEP. SENIORS ONL Mentorship will enable students to learn employability skills and work in clerical offices or administrative offices throughout the school. (MUST SUBMIT APPLICATION FROM THE KELL WEBSITE) Meets every day for a semester. Students approved can take it both semesters. Minimum Day Must be on track for graduation and have passed all graduation tests and cannot be combined with Mentorship. (MUST SUBMIT APPLICATION FROM THE KELL WEBSITE) Must have off-campus transportation 4 th. Meets every day for a semester. Students approved can take it both semesters. HEALTH & PHSICAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES Health (.5) provides a direct and factual approach to health education topics including: safety, drug education, nutrition, personal health, and relationship skills. Meets everyday for half a semester/ switches to Personal Fitness. Personal Fitness (.5) is designed to help students understand why exercise and fitness are important in developing a healthy and active lifestyle and emphasizes strategies for maintaining good cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Meets everyday for half a semester / switches to Health.
First Aid Safety L teaches students to give assistance to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and/or promote recovery. Meets every other day for the entire school year and your choice of pairing. Possible pairings: AP World History, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, Advanced Orchestra, Forensics & Criminal Investigations, Advanced Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Team Sports or a CVA, GVS on-line class. Sports Medicine L teaches the branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. Meets every other day for the entire school year and your choice of pairing. Possible pairings: AP World History, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, Advanced Orchestra, Forensics & Criminal Investigations, Advanced Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Team Sports or a CVA, GVS online class. Introduction to Team Sports ( or L) is designed to introduce students to different team sports. Those from which the selection is made include the following: basketball, gym hockey, soccer, speedball, and flag football. Others may be substituted depending upon facilities and equipment. This course will offer students the opportunity to learn the history, rules and regulations, etiquette, strategy and judgment, and the basic motor skills of each selected activity. This class meets every day for a semester or every other day for the school year. If choosing the L, possible pairing include: AP English Lit, AP English Lang, AP World History, AP U.S. History, AP Psychology, AP Environmental Science, AP Art History, AP Statisitcs, Advanced Orchestra, Forensics & Criminal Investigations, 1 st Aid Safety, Sports Medicine, Graphic Design 2, Graphic Design 3, Criminal Justice, CVA or GVS. Intermediate Team Sports ( or L) provides an opportunity for the students to become more proficient in team sports by advancing their level of skill, strategy and officiating. Pre-requisite: student must have earned credit in Intro to Team. This class meets every day for a semester or every other day for the school year. If choosing the L, possible pairing include: See the pairings for Intro to Team Sports. Introduction to Outdoor Education ( or L) Promotes an appreciation of the outdoors; provides physical activities and adventure in an outdoor laboratory. Activities include fishing, outdoor cooking, orienteering, hiking, backpacking, cycling, rock climbing, first aid and safety, and conservation. This class meets every day for a semester or every other day for the school year. If choosing the L, possible pairing include: Intermediate Orchestra, Intermediate Band, Survey of Engineering, 3D Modeling, Audio and Video 2, and Culinary Arts 1. Intermediate Outdoor Education ( or L) is designed to promote a more advanced level of proficiency in the skills associated with outdoor education activities. Pre-requisite: student must have earned credit in Introduction to Outdoor Education. This class meets every day for a semester or every other day for the school year. If choosing the L, possible pairing include: See the pairings for Intro to Outdoor Ed. Introduction to Weight Training ( or L) is designed to introduce students to a weight-training program that will promote over-all body fitness. The student will be exposed to different types of weight equipment and methods of training with weights. The student will also gain knowledge of the different types of exercises, correct techniques of executing the various exercises, proper breathing, and the safety factors involved in spotting. This class meets every day for a semester or every other day for the school year. If choosing the L, possible pairing include: AP English Lit, AP English Lang, AP U.S. History, AP World History, AP European History, AP Psychology, Sociology L, AP Environmental Science, Intermediate Orchestra, Intermediate Chorus, Advanced Chorus, Guitar, Intermediate Band, Advanced Band, Survey of Engineering, 3D Modeling, Audio and Video 2, Culinary 1, and Criminal Justice. Advanced Weight Training ( or L) is designed to build on the principles and concepts taught in Intro to Weight Training to promote over-all body fitness. Pre-requisites: student must have earned credit in Introduction to Weight Training. This class meets every day for a semester or every other day for the school year. If choosing the L, possible pairing include: See the pairings for Intro to Weight Training. Advanced Physical Conditioning () provides opportunities for students to participate in a variety of activities to enhance flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance and body composition. Prerequisite: student must have earned credit in Physical Conditioning. (By Teacher Recommendation ONL Meets Fall Semester and/or Spring Semester).