East Jessamine High School Student Curriculum Guide 2016 2017 815 Sulphur Well Nicholasville, KY 40356 (859) 885 7240 Fax (859) 881 0161 East Jessamine High School Website: http://www.jessamine.k12.ky.us/school_home.aspx?schoolid=1 Jessamine County Public Schools Website: http://www.jessamine.kyschools.us/
Principal s Note There is no doubt it is great to be an East Jessamine Jaguar! At East High, we take pride in our tradition of excellence in academics and athletics. We realize that the 21st Century has presented new challenges and demands for our teachers and students. College and career success requires our Jaguars to be equipped with many more skills beyond those assessed in a standardized manner. Our teaching and learning approach is multi-faceted. We have designed a series of core courses to move all students to college ready benchmarksat a minimum by eleventh grade. Beyond the core, our Jaguars develop and pursue an academic pathway or area of focus. Furthermore, our standardized assessment approach ensures that we are meeting all students where they are at in terms of academic performance. We believe that standards-based grading is a vital foundation for personalizing the learning experience. Lastly, our teachers are dedicated to providing real-world, authentic learning experiences for all students. We are dedicated to teaching more than content. Our Jaguars are applying their learning and gaining 21st Century skills that will not only provide them a ticket to post-secondary success, but enable them to compete in an everchanging global economy. In addition to our strong academics, East Jessamine Jaguar athletic teams are recognized throughout our state for accomplishments on and off the playing surface. Our Jaguars have earned many regional and district championships while demonstrating a high degree of character and sportsmanship. Several of our teams and participants have received highest honors as student athletes. We are very proud to wear the Blue and Green. I am honored to be principal at East Jessamine High School, and I look forward to serving all East stakeholders. It s great to be a Jaguar! Aaron Etherington EJHS Office staff Mr. Aaron Etherington, Principal Assistant Principals Tracy Devney and Melissa Nolan Counselors Jennifer Rocco (A-K) and Kelly Zabilka (L-Z) East Jessamine High School 2016-17 Time Day Pattern Period 8:50-9:50 1st period 9:55-10:55 2nd period 11:00-12:00 3rd period 12:05-1:40 4th period Lunch 1-12:05-12:30 Lunch 2-12:40-1:05 Lunch 3-1:15-1:40 1:45-2:45 5th period 2:50-3:50 6th period Time 2- Hour Delay Period 10:50-11:25 1st period 11:30-12:05 2nd period 12:10-1:35 3rd period Lunch 1-12:10-12:35 Lunch 2-12:40-1:05 Lunch 3-1:10-1:35 1:40-2:20 4th period 2:25-3:05 5th period 3:10-3:50 6th period Other Administrative and Office Staff Daniel Sandlin... Athletic Director Jim Anne Adams... Attendance Liason/Administrative Assistant Clyda Cambron... Bookkeeper Lynn Jones... Secretary/Registrar Jennifer Harrison... Receptionist/Registrar Karyn Turner... Attendance Clerk 2
table of contents Curriculum & Graduation Requirements... 4 Courses... 5 GPA... 5 Transfer Credit... 5 Promotion... 5 In-Class Credit Recovery... 5 Independent Credit Recovery... 5 Summer School Credit Recovery... 5 Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)... 6 ACT Bonus Award Amounts... 6 Dual Credit Opportunities... 6 Eligibility Requirements... 6 Advanced Placement Courses (AP)... 6 AP Supplement Award Amounts... 7 College and Career Readiness... 7 ACT Bonus Award Amounts... 7 NCAA Eligibility Div. I... 8 NCAA Eligibility Div. II... 10 Course Offerings... 12 Language Arts... 12 English Electives... 13 Math... 13 Math Electives... 14 Science... 15 Social Studies... 16 Health, Fitness and Physical Education... 17 World Language... 17 Arts and Humanities... 17 EJHS Dance Pathway... 18 EJHS Drama Pathway... 18 Visual Arts... 19 EJHS Electives... 20 3
Academic Planning Guide EJHS Curriculum & Graduation Requirements East Jessamine High School Minimum Graduation Requirements Course Credits English 1 1 English 2 1 English 3 1 English 4 1 Algebra 1 1 Geometry 1 Algebra 2 1 Senior Year Math 1 Integrated Science 1 Integrated Science II or Chemistry 1 Biology 1 Foundations of Government 1 World Civilization/Geography 1 U.S. History 1 Fitness and Wellness 1 History & Appreciation of Visual and Performing Arts 1 World Language 2 Additional Electives 8 Total Credits Required for Graduation 26 *If you are interested in other graduation options than the traditional method, please see your school counselor. 4
Courses, GPA and Transfer Credit COURSES: Courses at East Jessamine High School are classified as Performance Based credits (entire course is completed in one semester) and Carnegie Unit credits (A/B courses, AP Courses and other year-long courses). One credit will be awarded at the end of the semester for a Performance Based course. For A/B courses, ½ credit will be awarded at the end of each semester. For most Advanced Placement (AP) courses, two credits will be awarded at the completion of the course. GPA: A student s GPA (grade point average) is the average of the points awarded for letter grades of final course grades. In a non- Advanced Placement course, the following chart represents the number of points awarded for a particular earned grade: Grade Points Earned A 4.0 B 3.0 C 2.0 F 0.0 To determine GPA, multiply points earned by the number of potential credits for a particular course (i.e. for a course receiving a potential of (½) credit, multiply points earned by (1/2); for a course receiving a potential of (1) credit, multiply points earned by (1)). Add the points earned for each class. Divide the sum by the number of potential credits. This calculation will be the grade point average (GPA). TRANSFER CREDIT: Credits transferring from an accredited school will be reflected on the student s transcript and will be issued with the grade and weight assigned from the issuing school. The only exceptions to this policy are as follows: courses cannot be weighted to exceed the maximum weight issued for an equal credit at East Jessamine County High School, and the only courses that can receive a weighted grade (5 pt scale) are AP courses taught through an accredited institution. Credits transferring from a non-accredited school (home school, non-accredited private schools, etc) will be reflected as Pass/Fail on the student transcript and will not be used in the computation of grade point average. Transferring students may be required to demonstrate proficiency in course material before credit is applied towards graduation requirements. Students enrolled in an approved dual credit course will receive academic credit at East Jessamine High School based on the course in which they are enrolled. Students in such courses may not receive more credit than students enrolled in a similar course at East Jessamine High School. The principal of East Jessamine High School has the final authority regarding the transfer of credit. PROMOTION: A student is promoted from one grade to the next based on total number of credits awarded. The chart below outlines the number of credits needed to be classified as that particular grade level: Classification Number of credits needed 10th (Sophomore) 5.5 11th (Junior) 12 12th (Senior) 18.5 5 Credit Recovery program In-Class Credit Recovery Students will enroll for this class during the scheduling window and take the class during the school day as part of their schedule. The student may be part of the teacher led course or, if available, can enroll in an online course during the school day. Students will... 1. Inform counselor of need to take a Credit Recovery Class 2. Schedule Credit Recovery class as a class for the following year. Independent Credit Recovery Work is done independently outside of the school day. Students can enroll at any time if space is available. Students will... 1. Meet with counselor 2. Enroll with teacher in charge of online credit recovery. Summer School Credit Recovery Students can enroll in May once the Summer School schedule is announced. Students will... 1. Meet with counselor 2. Enroll with teacher in charge of online credit recovery. 3. Pay fees at time of enrollment, if applicable.
Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES): The KEES program provides scholarships to students who earn at least a 2.5 GPA each year they attend a certified Kentucky high school. The better they do in high school, the more they earn toward college. They may also earn awards for ACT/ SAT scores and Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or Cambridge Advanced International (CAI) test scores. Home school and GED graduates may earn awards based on their ACT scores. KEES Base Award Amounts: For each year you earn a 2.5 or better GPA, you can earn the base amount listed below. For instance, a high school freshman who earns a 3.5 GPA would have a $375 scholarship for each year of college. Amounts may change based on available funds. Grade Points Earned 2.50 $125 2.60 150 2.70 175 2.75 187 2.80 200 2.90 225 3.00 250 3.10 275 3.20 300 3.25 312 3.30 325 3.40 350 3.50 375 3.60 400 3.70 425 3.75 437 3.80 450 3.90 475 4.00 500 ACT Bonus Award Amounts: You can earn a bonus award for an ACT score of 15 or above. For example, a KEES-eligible student who has a score of 25 would earn an additional $393 for each year of college. ACT Score Bonus 15 $36 16 71 17 107 18 143 19 179 20 214 21 250 22 286 23 321 24 357 25 393 26 428 27 464 28+ 500 For information regarding bonus money for AP scores and to login to your KEES account, visit https://www.kheaa.com/ website/kheaa/kees?main=1. DUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES East Jessamine High School partners with Morehead State University (MSU) and Kentucky State University (K-State) to provide opportunities for high school students to earn college credit. For students who are looking for an academic challenge, dual credit courses offer the same assignments and exams as a college course would offer. Classes are taught by teachers at East High, providing an extra amount of familiarity and comfort. All instructors meet qualifications to teach at a college level and work closely with MSU or K-State to provide college-level instruction for high school students. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Be a high school junior or senior at one of our partner high schools Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale Have an ACT Composite score of 18 6 Certain courses have statewide minimum assessment scores (ACT MATH 19, ACT ENGLISH 18) HOW TO APPLY: MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY http://www.moreheadstate.edu/ earlycollege/ HOW TO APPLY: KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY http://kysu.edu/wp-content/ uploads/2015/11/directions-for-dual- Enrollment-Registration.pdf COURSES OFFERED: MSU: o ENG 100 Writing I o ENG 200 Writing II o PSY 154 Intro to Pyschology o BIOL 105 Biology for Life o HLTH 151 College Wellness K-STATE: MAT 115 College Algebra Advanced Placement Courses (AP) AP Exams are rigorous, multiplecomponent tests that are administered at high schools each May. High school students can earn college credit, placement, or both for qualifying AP Exam scores. Each AP Exam has a corresponding AP course and provides a standardized measure of what students have learned in the AP classroom. AP Exams are an essential part of the AP course experience, and help students: Stand out in the admission process Earn academic scholarships and awards from colleges and universities Experience college-level academics now, while they re still in high school Save time and money once they get to college, providing them with more study options and allowing them to move directly into upper-level courses in their field of interest Earn AP Scholar Awards, an academic distinction granted each September by the College Board to students with exemplary AP Exam scores.
Students do not have to be enrolled in a course to take an AP exam, although it is highly recommended. Students may also take multiple AP exams in one year, or retake an exam from a previous year. Students can register for AP exams at the following site: www.totalregistration.net/ AP/181982 AP COURSES offered: AP Calculus AB and/or BC AP Biology* AP Physics* AP World History* AP Human Geography* AP US History AP Chemistry AP Statistics* AP Environmental Science AP Art AP Language and Composition AP Literature *Denotes courses that may or may not be offered due to enrollment numbers or staff availability. AP Supplement Award Amounts If a student has been eligible for free or reduced/price lunch during any year of high school, the student can earn a supplemental award if the student received a qualifying score on an Advanced Placement (AP). For example, a KEES eligible student who receives a score of 3 on an AP exam and is eligible for free or reduced/price lunch would earn an additional $200 for each year of college. College and Career Readiness (CCR) The vision of East Jessamine High School is to ensure that all students reach proficiency and graduate from high school ready for college and careers. College Readiness A student who has met the CPE benchmarks on the ACT, COMPASS or KYOTE in Reading, Mathematics and English. ACT Bonus Award Amounts A student can earn a bonus award for an ACT score of 15 or above. (see chart below). For example, a KEES-eligible student who has a score of 25 would earn an additional $393 for each year of college. ACT Score Bonus 15 $36 16 71 17 107 18 143 19 179 20 214 21 250 22 286 23 321 24 357 25 393 26 428 27 464 28+ 500 Career Readiness A career ready student is a student who is preparatory in a Career and Technical Education career major and has reached the benchmarks on WorkKeys or ASVAB and KOSSA or an Industry Certification. College and Career Readiness A student who is college and career ready is a met college readiness requirements, in addition to meeting benchmarks on a KOSSA test or an Industry Certification. Exam Score Supplemental Amount 3 $200 4 $250 5 $300 7
NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE NCAA Division I Initial-Eligibility Requirements Core Courses: (16) Initial full-time collegiate enrollment before August 1, 2016: o Sixteen (16) core courses are required (see chart below for subject-area requirements). Initial full-time collegiate enrollment on or after August 1, 2016: o o Sixteen (16) core courses are required (see chart below for subject-area requirements). Ten (10) core courses completed before the seventh semester; seven (7) of the 10 must be in English, math or natural/physical science. These courses/grades are "locked in" at start of the seventh semester (cannot be repeated for grade-point average [GPA] improvement to meet initial-eligibilityrequirements for competition). Students who do not meet core-course progression requirements may still be eligible to receive athletics aid and practice in the initial year of enrollment by meeting academic redshirt requirements (see below). Test Scores: (ACT/SAT) Students must present a corresponding test score and core-course GPA on the sliding scale (see Page No. 2). o SAT: critical reading and math sections. Best subscore from each section is used to determine the SAT combined score for initial eligibility. o ACT: English, math, reading and science sections. Best subscore from each section is used to determine the ACT sum score for initial eligibility. All ACT and SAT attempts before initial full-time collegiate enrollment may be used for initial eligibility. Enter 9999 during ACT or SAT registration to ensure the testing agency reports your score directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Test scores on transcripts will not beused. Core Grade-Point Average: Only core courses that appear on the high school's List of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center's website (www.eligibilitycenter.org) will be used to calculate your core-course GPA. Use this list as a guide. Initial full-time collegiate enrollment before August 1, 2016: o o Students must present a corresponding test score (ACT sum score or SAT combined score) and core-course GPA (minimum 2.000) on Sliding Scale A (see Page No. 2). Core-course GPA is calculated using the best 16 core courses that meet subject-area requirements. Initial full-time collegiate enrollment on or after August 1, 2016: o o Students must present a corresponding test score (ACT sum score or SAT combined score) and core-course GPA (minimum 2.300) on Sliding Scale B (see Page No. 2). Core-course GPA is calculated using the best 16 core courses that meet both progression (10 before seventh semester; seven in English, math or science; "locked in") and subject-area requirements. DIVISION I Core-Course Requirement (16) 4 years of English 3 years of math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered) 1 year of additional English, math or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy) DIVISION I 2016 Qualifier Requirements *Athletics aid, practice, and competition 16 core courses o Ten (10) core courses completed before the start of seventh semester. Seven (7) of the 10 must be in English, math or natural/physical science. "Locked in" for core-course GPA calculation. Corresponding test score (ACT sum score or SAT combined score) and core-course GPA (minimum 2.300) on Sliding Scale B (see Page No. 2). Graduate from high school. 8 DIVISION I 2016 Academic Redshirt Requirements *Athletics aid and practice (no competition) 16 core courses o No grades/credits "locked in" (repeated courses after the seventh semester begins may be used for initial eligibility). Corresponding test score (ACT sum score or SAT combined score) and core-course GPA (minimum 2.000) on Sliding Scale B (see Page No. 2). Graduate from high school.
Sliding Scale A Use for Division I prior to August 1, 2016 NCAA DIVISION I SLIDING SCALE Core GPA SAT Verbal and Math ONLY 3.550 & above 3.525 400 410 37 38 3.500 420 39 3.475 430 40 3.450 440 41 3.425 450 41 3.400 460 42 3.375 470 42 3.350 480 43 3.325 490 44 3.300 500 44 3.275 510 45 3.250 520 46 3.225 530 46 3.200 540 47 3.175 550 47 3.150 560 48 3.125 570 49 3.100 580 49 3.075 590 50 3.050 600 50 3.025 610 51 3.000 620 52 2.975 630 52 2.950 640 53 2.925 650 53 2.900 660 54 2.875 670 55 2.850 680 56 2.825 690 56 2.800 700 57 2.775 710 58 2.750 720 59 2.725 730 59 2.700 730 60 2.675 740-750 61 2.650 760 62 2.625 770 63 2.600 780 64 2.575 790 65 2.550 800 66 2.525 810 67 2.500 820 68 2.475 830 69 2.450 840-850 70 2.425 860 70 2.400 860 71 2.375 870 72 2.350 880 73 2.325 890 74 2.300 900 75 2.275 910 76 2.250 920 77 2.225 930 78 2.200 940 79 2.175 950 80 2.150 960 80 2.125 960 81 2.100 970 82 2.075 980 83 2.050 990 84 2.025 1000 85 2.000 1010 86 ACT Sum Sliding Scale B Use for Division I beginning August 1, 2016 NCAA DIVISION I SLIDING SCALE Core GPA SAT Verbal and Math ONLY ACT Sum 3.550 400 37 3.525 410 38 3.500 420 39 3.475 430 40 3.450 440 41 3.425 450 41 3.400 460 42 3.375 470 42 3.350 480 43 3.325 490 44 3.300 500 44 3.275 510 45 3.250 520 46 3.225 530 46 3.200 540 47 3.175 550 47 3.150 560 48 3.125 570 49 3.100 580 49 3.075 590 50 3.050 600 50 3.025 610 51 3.000 620 52 2.975 630 52 2.950 640 53 2.925 650 53 2.900 660 54 2.875 670 55 2.850 680 56 2.825 690 56 2.800 700 57 2.775 710 58 2.750 720 59 2.725 730 60 2.700 740 61 2.675 750 61 2.650 760 62 2.625 770 63 2.600 780 64 2.575 790 65 2.550 800 66 2.525 810 67 2.500 820 68 2.475 830 69 2.450 840 70 2.425 850 70 2.400 860 71 2.375 870 72 2.350 880 73 2.325 890 74 2.300 900 75 2.299 910 76 2.275 910 76 2.250 920 77 2.225 930 78 2.200 940 79 2.175 950 80 2.150 960 81 2.125 970 82 2.100 980 83 2.075 990 84 2.050 1000 85 2.025 1010 86 2.000 1020 86 For more information, visit www.eligibilitycenter.org or www.2point3.org. 9
NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Division II Initial-Eligibility Requirements Core Courses Division II currently requires 16 core courses. See the chart below. Beginning August 1, 2018, to become a full or partial qualifier for Division II, all college-bound studentathletes must complete the 16 core-courserequirement. Test Scores Division II currently requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68. Beginning August 1, 2018, Division II will use a sliding scale to match test scores and core-course grade-point averages (GPA). The sliding scale for those requirements is shown on Page No. 2 of this sheet. The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used. The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the following four sections: English, mathematics, reading and science. When you register for the SAT or ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center code of 9999 to ensure all SAT and ACT scores are reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used. Grade-Point Average Be sure to look at your high school s List of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center's website (www.eligibilitycenter.org). Only courses that appear on your school's approved List of NCAA Courses will be used in the calculation of the core GPA. Use the list as a guide. The current Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.000. Division II core GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2018, is 2.200 (corresponding test- score requirements are listed onthe Sliding Scale on Page No. 2 ofthis sheet). The minimum Division II core GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice as a partial qualifier on or after August 1, 2018, is 2.000 (corresponding test-score requirements are listed on the Sliding Scale on Page No. 2 of thissheet). Remember, the NCAA core GPA is calculated using NCAA core coursesonly. DIVISION II 16 Core Courses 3 years of English. 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 3 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 10 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).
DIVISION II COMPETITION SLIDING SCALE Use for Division II beginning August 1, 2018 Core GPA SAT ACT Sum Verbal and Math ONLY 3.300 & above 400 37 3.275 410 38 3.250 420 39 3.225 430 40 3.200 440 41 3.175 450 41 3.150 460 42 3.125 470 42 3.100 480 43 3.075 490 44 3.050 500 44 3.025 510 45 3.000 520 46 2.975 530 46 2.950 540 47 2.925 550 47 2.900 560 48 2.875 570 49 2.850 580 49 2.825 590 50 2.800 600 50 2.775 610 51 2.750 620 52 2.725 630 52 2.700 640 53 2.675 650 53 2.650 660 54 2.625 670 55 2.600 680 56 2.575 690 56 2.550 700 57 2.525 710 58 2.500 720 59 2.475 730 60 2.450 740 61 2.425 750 61 2.400 760 62 2.375 770 63 2.350 780 64 2.325 790 65 2.300 800 66 2.275 810 67 2.250 820 68 2.225 830 69 2.200 840 & above 70 & above DIVISION II PARTIAL QUALIFIER SLIDING SCALE Use for Division II beginning August 1, 2018 Core GPA SAT Verbal and Math ONLY ACT Sum 3.050 & above 400 37 3.025 410 38 3.000 420 39 2.975 430 40 2.950 440 41 2.925 450 41 2.900 460 42 2.875 470 42 2.850 480 43 2.825 490 44 2.800 500 44 2.775 510 45 2.750 520 46 2.725 530 46 2.700 540 47 2.675 550 47 2.650 560 48 2.625 570 49 2.600 580 49 2.575 590 50 2.550 600 50 2.525 610 51 2.500 620 52 2.475 630 52 2.450 640 53 2.425 650 53 2.400 660 54 2.375 670 55 2.350 680 56 2.325 690 56 2.300 700 57 2.275 710 58 2.250 720 59 2.225 730 60 2.200 740 61 2.175 750 61 2.150 760 62 2.125 770 63 2.100 780 64 2.075 790 65 2.050 800 66 2.025 810 67 2.000 820 & above 68 & above For more information, visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website at www.eligibilitycenter.org. 11
*Denotes an official AP CollegeBoard course. Tentative COURSE OFFERINGS (Course offerings can be adjusted due to either demand or staffing as needed) LANGUAGE ARTS English I The primary objectives of English I are to help students read closely; think creatively; challenge assumptions; practice methods of interpretation and research; analyze the formal qualities of texts; approach texts from various perspectives; write with clarity, coherence, and precision; collaborate effectively with others; and present ideas creatively. Students will achieve these objectives through reading informational and literary texts and through short and extended writing, including but not limited to, an argumentative essay and a narrative. English II This course focuses on eras and themes in world culture the Post-Classical period to the present. Through reading, writing, and research, students will go beyond the learning of events and dates, beyond characters and works, to a synthesized understanding of the influence of history on world literature and literature on world history. English III English 3 is a required course for graduation. It includes the study of American Literature and a variety of non-fiction texts and builds upon and reinforces the skills acquired in English II. Additional emphasis is placed upon research skills, effective writing, oral communication, as well as practice and preparation for the English and Reading sections of the ACT. English IV Students who enroll in the course must: Have not met the determination for college readiness by scoring below 19 on the English section of the ACT AND/OR 20 on the Reading Section of the ACT 74 on the COMPASS Writing Skills Test AND/OR 85 on the COMPASS Reading Skills Test 6 on KYOTE Writing test AND/OR 20 on KYOTE Reading test English IV is a dynamic, yearlong course built to help students master literacy and writing skills needed for college readiness. The reading portion of this course covers identifying, analyzing and inferring information from written English. The writing portion of this course covers proper grammar, syntax and appropriate usage and mechanics of writing in English. At the end of the first semester, if a student has met benchmarks for English AND reading college readiness, he or she has fulfilled requirements for the course and will be awarded the CCR English credit. Students who have not met benchmarks by the end of the first semester will remain in the course for the second semester until benchmarks for English AND reading have been met. CCR English does count as a 4th year ELA credit required for graduation. *AP Language and Composition (2CR) AP Language and Composition is a junior-level English class designed to prepare students for the College Board exam, administered each May. Students who score 3, 4, or 5 on the exam typically are awarded credit or exemption for an entry-level college writing course. AP Lang itself is much more than just a writing course: it s a study in thinking, analysis and communication. Students spend first semester engaged in intense, thorough analysis of non-fiction texts. During second semester, students analyze and compose argumentative writing and satire, while continuing to hone rhetorical analysis skills. This class is an excellent fit for self-motivated hard workers who enjoy reading and writing. Prerequisite B or better in English 2 or teacher recommendation *AP English Literature and Composition (2CR) An AP English Literature and Composition course engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students consider a work s structure, style and themes, as well as such smaller-scale 12 elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism and tone. MSU English 100 College Writing I This course is designed to develop students skills in reading introductory college-level texts with comprehension and critical awareness; writing effective academic prose; making use of current technologies to locate information relevant to select topics; and making effective and appropriate use of a modest number of sources in expository and persuasive/ argumentative essays. This course satisfies the required core-writing I for general education. Upon successful completion of the course, students are awarded 3 credit hours from Morehead State University. Prerequisite C or better in ENG 099, ACT English score of 18, or COMPASS, e-write score of 9 Literacy Skills Literacy 9/10 uses individualized and small group instruction to address skill gaps and move students toward grade level reading proficiency. The course uses Reading Plus, a web-based program that helps students develop the skills they need to be proficient readers and independent learners. Full participation and effort in the class will result in increased academic success as students reading skills improve. Criteria used to identify students for course: performance on MAP assessment, EXPLORE test, & teacher referral Literacy 101 and 201 Literacy 201 uses individual and small group instruction to address skill gaps and move students toward grade-level reading proficiency. The course uses Reading Plus, a web-based program that helps students develop the skills they need to be proficient readers and independent learners. Full participation and effort in the class will result in increased academic success as students reading skills improve. Criteria used to identify students for course includes: performance on MAP assessment, EXPLORE test, and teacher referral.
ENG 200 College Writing II This course presents an exploration of diverse texts with an emphasis on articulating written responses to these works from interdisciplinary perspectives. Building on information-literacy skills developed in ENG 100 Writing I, students will read, analyze, and evaluate diverse cultural texts from different perspectives to find connections across the natural sciences, the social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities. Prerequisite ENG 100 Writing I. This course satisfies the Core Writing II requirement for general education in post-secondary studies. ENGLISH ELECTIVES Media Arts Media Arts is a course that meets graduation requirements by covering the Academic Expectations in the High School Arts and Humanities curriculum of the Kentucky Core Academic Standards. Students will study how media has influenced music, dance, drama/theatre, and visual arts. In the process, they will be expected to create, perform, and respond to what they learn. Creative Writing An introduction to the techniques and strategies of creative writing, including primarily fiction and poetry, and not excluding creative non-fiction, drama, film scripts, graphic novels, and hypertexts. The course will make use of models from established writers across many genres and allow students to practice the techniques of these writers. Film and Literature This Literature and Film class examines the interaction of film and literary texts, and the qualities of each. Students will consider what happens when a variety of short stories, novels, or plays are made into a film; if we approach film and literary texts differently; and how we view and read these texts. We will also consider the cultures out of which the texts come: Does it make a difference if the work was written in 1789 or 1934 and filmed in 2011, or if the story was written by an Argentinian, and filmed in London by an Italian director? This course will be useful to anyone who has an interest in learning more about films and literature in general, screenwriting, how the written word is translated to the screen, and cultural and historical aspects of adaptation. The course may also be of interest to those who might use film or multi-media in a work environment such as teaching or production, those who may have an interest in directing, photography, cinematography, illustration, acting, computer graphics, and the like, or those who have an interest in literature, film, history, and culture MATH Cadre 1 Cadre 2 Cadre 3 Cadre 4 Freshman Algebra Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Concepts Sophomore Algebra I Geometry; Algebra Alg II Trig; Pre-Cal; II Alg III; College Alg Junior Algebra II Algebra II; Algebra II; AP Cal AB; Algebra III; Trig; Algebra III; Trig; AP Cal AB/BC; Pre Cal Pre-Cal AP Stat; Trig; Pre- Cal Alg III; College Senior Geometry Trig; Pre Cal: Alg III; College Algebra; AP Stat AP Cal AB; AP Cal AB/BC; AP Stat; Trig; Pre-Cal Alg Cal 3 and 4; AP Cal AB/BC; AP Cal AB; AP Stat Please note that these are just general suggestions. List suggestions are ranked top to bottom and are somewhat effected by previous years choice as cadre progresses. Students may double up if desired, however pre-requisites must be met for each class. Some classes will have different forms, like geometry is listed above but geometry and accelerated geometry will be offered, and 3 levels of algebra II, basic, general, and accelerated. Algebra Concepts The primary goal of Algebra Concepts is to support students who may need additional preparation to be successful in high school mathematics. Required for all freshmen with an 8th grade Math MAP score below 225. Algebra I Algebra I is the foundation for all high school mathematics and includes many mathematical skills necessary in other content areas. Required for all freshmen with an 8th grade math MAP score between 225 and 245. 13 Basic Algebra II This course is designed so the students develop the relevant skills and concepts from the Kentucky Core Academic Standards beyond Algebra I and then builds on those skills and concepts in a more rigorous manner. Topics covered include functions, polynomials, rational expressions, systems of functions and
inequalities, and matrices. Appropriate technology should be used regularly for instruction and assessment. Students will be required to take the Quality Core Algebra II End of Course Exam upon completion of this course. General Algebra II This course expands on the mathematical concepts of Algebra I and Geometry and prepares students for more advance mathematics classes. Topics covered include functions, polynomials, rational expressions, systems of functions and inequalities, and matrices. Appropriate technology should be used regularly for instruction and assessment. Students will be required to take the Quality Core Algebra II End of Course Exam upon completion of this course. Honors Algebra II This course expands on the mathematical concepts of Algebra I and Geometry and prepares students for more advance mathematics classes. Topics covered include functions, polynomials, rational expressions, systems of functions and inequalities, and matrices. This course is to be taught at an accelerated pace and the topics will be covered in greater depth. Appropriate technology should be used regularly for instruction and assessment. Students will be required to take the Quality Core Algebra II End of Course Exam upon completion of this course. Geometry Geometry includes the study of triangles, polygons, transformations, similarity, right-triangle trigonometry, surface area, and volume. Honors Geometry Honors Geometry includes the topics covered in Geometry with an emphasis on proof-writing and logic. Math IV Students who enroll in the course must Have completed Algebra II or be currently enrolled in Algebra II Have not met the determination for college readiness by scoring below 19 on the mathematics section of the ACT 41 on the COMPASS Algebra test 22 on the KYOTE Math Readiness Placement Exam Math IV is a yearlong course focuses on college readiness standards. The course addresses standards throughout high school and even earlier, including Algebra I, statistics and geometry, and the Algebra II standards. The math course consists of the following content: whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, percents, inequalities, algebraic expressions, equations, measurement and proportional reasoning, linear functions, linear systems of equations, quadratic functions, and summarizing and interpreting statistical data. At the end of the first semester, if a student has met benchmarks for math college readiness, he or she has fulfilled requirements for the course and will be awarded the CCR Math credit. Students who have not met benchmark by the end of the first semester will remain in the course for the second semester until benchmark for math has been met. CCR Math does count as a 4th year math credit required for graduation. MATH ELECTIVES AP Statistics (2CR) This course will include the study of distributions, relations in categorical data, random variables, use and abuse of tests and inference for linear regression. Students intending to enroll in this course should have at least a B in all prior mathematics courses. Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisites: Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus College Algebra This course, paired with MAT 115 Dual Credit, covers polynomial, rational and radical expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, the algebra of functions and their graphs, and the study of properties and graphs of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Also, a completed KSU application, transcript, ACT math score of 19 or higher (or Compass/Kyote equivalent), and a C or better in Algebra II are required. Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisites: Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus Algebra III Course Description: This course is intended for students who are CCR in math and is an extension of topics from Algebra II. Topics may include, but are not limited to, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, conics, sequences, series and probability. Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisites: Accelerated Algebra II/ Algebra II 14 Trigonometry This course is designed for students who have completed Algebra II and want to proceed further into aspects of Trigonometry. Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisites: Honors Algebra II/Algebra II Pre-Calculus This course is designed for students to attain the concepts necessary to be successful in a Calculus course, an AP Calculus course or a College Calculus course, with extensions and acceleration provided for students who qualify. Grade level: 10-12 Prerequisites: Honors Algebra II/ Algebra II AP Calculus AB (2CR) This course is designed to address all the concepts delineated in the College Board guidelines for the AB Calculus examination. Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisites: Trigonometry and Pre- Calculus AP Calculus BC This course is designed to address all the concepts delineated in the College Board guidelines for the BC Calculus examination. Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite: AP Calculus BC Calculus 3 This course is a continuation of the study of the integral and a study of multivariable differentiation. Topics include techniques of integration, applications of the definite integral, vectors, partial differentiation, and Lagrange multipliers. Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: AP Calculus BC Calculus 4 This course is a continuation of the study of single-variable calculus, and a study of multivariable calculus. Topics include parametric equations, polar coordinates, vectors and vector-valued functions, partial differentiation, Lagrange multipliers, double and triple integrals, and line integrals. Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: Calculus 3
General Science Cohort SCIENCE Cadre 1 Cadre 2 Freshmen Integrated Science I Advanced Environmental Science Sophomore Integrated Science II Advanced Chemistry Junior Biology Dual Credit Biology; AP Biology Senior General Chemistry or Science Elective AP Science Elective Advanced Environmental Science - (Full Year) Accelerated Environmental Science is a full year freshman course that explores ways in which the environment shapes living communities. Interactions of organisms with their environment are emphasized along with the impact of human activities on the physical and biological systems of the earth. Students will engage in reading, writing, exploration, projects, and labs to increase their decision-making and problem solving skills as well as increase their knowledge of environmental issues. Integrated Science I - (Full Year) This full year freshman course will focus on science content centered upon science skills, ecology, environmental science, and earth science. The science skills that will be focused on are metric units, basic math skills, graphing, graph interpretation, data table construction, data table interpretation, and experimental design. The remaining science content that will be covered will be environmental issues, ecosystems, kingdoms of life, natural selection, plate tectonics, climate, and man s impact on the environment. Integrated Science II - (Full Year) This full year sophomore course will focus on science content centered upon the physical sciences. The science content covered in this class will include the major topics from chemistry and physics. These major topics will include the periodic table, atomic structure, compounds, periodic trends, chemical reactions, basic biochemistry, forces, motion, mechanics, and astronomy. General Chemistry - (Full Year) This full year course will focus on the science content centered upon the basics of chemistry. The content topics covered in this course will include metric units, density, the periodic table, atomic structure, nomenclature, compounds, electron configurations, periodic trends, chemical reactions, basic biochemistry, stoichiometry, acids and bases, and gas laws. This course is recommended for all college bound students because it is highly likely that Chemistry will be a General Education Requirement course for most colleges and universities. Advanced Chemistry - (Full Year) This full year sophomore course covers chemistry at a faster, more in-depth pace than General Chemistry. The content topics covered in this course will include metric units, density, the periodic table, atomic structure, nomenclature, compounds, electron configurations, periodic trends, chemical reactions, basic biochemistry, stoichiometry, acids and bases, and gas laws. This course is recommended for all college bound students who are interested in careers in STEM fields. Biology - (Full Year) This full year junior course is an introduction to the study of living things and their interdependence with the environment. Students will explore biological science as a process, biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetics and heredity, evolution and classification, diversity of living organisms and their ecological relationships. 15 SCIENCE ELECTIVES BIOL 105 Dual Credit Biology via MSU - (Semester) This course is an introduction to biological chemistry, cell structure and function, ecology, evolution, organismal diversity, reproduction, and genetics. Not acceptable for biology majors or minors. This course satisfies the NSC I requirement for general education. *AP Chemistry - (Full Year) (2CR) The AP Chemistry course provides students with a college-level foundation to support future advanced coursework in Chemistry. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore topics such as: atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium. *AP Biology - (Full Year) (2CR) AP Biology is an introductory college-level Biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquirybased investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions. *AP Physics 1 - (Full Year) (2CR) AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level Physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and introductory, simple circuits.
*AP Environmental Science - (Full Year) (2CR) The AP Environmental Science course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science, through which students engage with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world. The course requires that students identify and analyze natural and humanmade environmental problems, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental Science is interdisciplinary, embracing topics from geology, biology, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, and geography. In addition to the science content, emphasis will also be placed on interpersonal skills such as: communication, organization, and critical thinking skills, as well as problem solving and conflict resolution strategies. Freshmen Sophomore Junior Senior SOCIAL STUDIES Course Sequence Electives (JCTC) Foundations of United States Government United States History or AP United States History Required Elective Choice Foundations of United States Government (Semester) This course provides students with an in-depth look at the foundations and functions of American government. Major themes and topics of study include the history of American democracy and government; the Constitution and Bill of Rights; citizenship; political parties and the election process; Congress and the legislative process; the Presidency and the executive branch; the federal bureaucracy; and the Supreme Court, the lower federal courts, and major landmark decisions. Grade level: 10 United States History This course is designed to provide students with essential knowledge, skills, and values needed to closely investigate the time period in United States history, 1865 - present. This survey of history is intended to provide students with a comprehensive, multi-faceted perspective of the United States in order to construct meaning of how people lived through introspective, informed, and collaborative intellectual discourse in the classroom. To extend students frame of reference beyond the national context, local and global connections to U.S. events and phenomena are integrated appropriately throughout the course. Students in all levels will study the same topics; the depth of study increases with each level. Grade level: 11 Pre-requisite: Foundations of United States Government World Civilizations (Semester) World Civilizations surveys the history of civilization from the Renaissance to modern times, with an emphasis on cultural development and the outstanding personalities who have shaped human progress. From the start of the Renaissance to the revolutions that make up the modern period, students will gain a better understanding of the forces that have shaped modern cultures around the world. Grade level: 12 Geography (Semester) World geography is a one semester course highlighting the diverse geographic aspects within a global perspective. Focus will be on the six themes of geography: location, place, human environment interaction, movement, culture and region. In addition, the study of broad regional elements will help understand key geographic relationships and concepts. Grade level: 12 *AP Human Geography (2 CR) This course is intended for C-CAP freshmen and others with teacher recommendation. The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth s surface. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. Grade level: 9 *AP United States History (2CR) The AP U.S. History course focuses on developing students understanding of American history from approximately 1491 to the present. The course has students investigate the content of U.S. history for significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in nine historical periods, and develop and use the same thinking skills and methods (analyzing primary and secondary sources, making historical comparisons, chronological reasoning, and argumentation) employed by historians when they study the past. The course also provides seven themes (American and national identity; migration and settlement; politics and power; work, exchange, and technology; America in the world; geography and the environment; and culture and society) that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places. Grade level: 11 Prerequisite: Foundations of United States Government 16
HEALTH, FITNESS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Fitness and Wellness (Semester) Required for graduation, this course will emphasize developing fitness habits that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. The Health portion of the course emphasizes the use of health values in decision making. The content includes: alcoholism, drug abuse, personal hygiene, accident prevention, family living, environmental health, nutrition, behavior and personality, stress, emotions, suicide, exercise, and rest. Weight Training I (Semester) 21st CENTURY SKILLS FOCUS AREA: Collaboration & Teamwork, Initiative, Leadership & Responsibility. A continuation of Wellness I with a content shift toward the fitness aspect of Physical Education. Objectives of the course are to allow the student to evaluate, monitor, and improve his/her own fitness level. To allow the student to be successful in his/her own fitness development by not competing against others. To get information about student¹s fitness levels, compare his/her results and then select the methods of improvement. Instruction will be more individualized to make students aware of their individual potential. May not be taken in the same semester as other PE courses. Grade level: 9 Prerequisite: Wellness Weight Training II (Semester) 21st CENTURY SKILLS FOCUS AREA: Collaboration & Teamwork, Initiative, Leadership & Responsibility. Students will learn to properly execute a variety of weight training and conditioning exercises. Along with learning the basic fundamentals, students will be introduced to several training programs. Students will be taught how to change the structure of these programs to meet specific training goals. Some moderate outside of class work required. This course may not be taken in the same semester as other PE courses. Grade level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Wellness. Weight Training III (Semester) 21st CENTURY SKILLS FOCUS AREA: Collaboration & Teamwork, Initiative, Leadership & Responsibility. Each student will be involved in more intense conditioning workouts. This would include aerobic and anaerobic training techniques. Each student will study how to plan and write his or her own workout concentrating on specific body preferences. In addition, each student will study the importance of nutrition in a healthy lifestyle. This course may not be taken in the same semester as other PE courses. Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Wellness and PE II Weight Training IV (Semester) 21st CENTURY SKILLS FOCUS AREA: Collaboration & Teamwork, Initiative, Leadership & Responsibility. This is a continuation of PE IV. Each student will be involved in more intense conditioning workouts including aerobic and anaerobic training techniques. Each student will continue to study how to plan and write his or her own workout concentrating on specific body preferences. Students will study the importance of nutrition in a healthy lifestyle. This course may not be taken in the same semester as other PE courses. Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Wellness and PE III Fitness and Weight Management (Semester) This course is designed to teach students how to gain weight, lose weight, trim, tone, and become physically fit, as well as plan and eat a healthy diet. Grade Level: 9-12 Exercise Physiology (Semester) This is a strength and conditioning class for students participating in varsity athletics. Grade level: 9-12 WORLD LANGUAGE SPANISH 1 (1 CR) The development of the four basic language skills is stressed; listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. The culture is also emphasized. SPANISH 2 (1 CR) Development of the four basic language skills is continued. Emphasis continues on the culture. Prerequisite: Spanish 1 SPANISH 3 (1 CR) The third level of Spanish will focus on learning how to express oneself in the past tense and composing in the written 17 (target) language with further emphasis on vocabulary and the Spanish culture. Prerequisite: Spanish 2 *AP SPANISH 4 (2 CR) Teacher approval required. The fourth level of Spanish will focus on learning how to express oneself in the future tense, exploring Spanish literature and the Arts and communicating in writing and speech at an advanced level. Prerequisite: Spanish 3 ARTS AND HUMANITIES Music Theory This class will explore the intricacies of written and aural music for all levels of student, novice through advanced. Students will work at their own level of progression in both individual and group settings. The objectives of the course are to promote a wider knowledge of the general area of music, offer preparation to future music majors and elementary education majors, and provide amateur musicians with an opportunity to study music theory in a classroom setting. Grade level: 10-12 AP Music Theory This course requires a basic understanding of general music theory, i.e. note value, note names and musical terminology. Some of the material covered in the course involves advanced sight singing, in-depth terminology, musical phrasing and composition, music history, chord structure and cadences, and other areas of music theory. This course is recommended for students with particularly strong abilities in music and/or students desiring to pursue music majors in college. Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite: One semester of Music theory AND/OR teacher permission History of Rock N Roll East Jessamine High School has partnered with Morehead State University to offer a dual credit Humanities course. The course is taught with an emphasis on History of Rock N Roll. MUSH 261: Global Musical Experience. A general education elective; does not apply toward fulfilling music degree requirements. This course satisfies the area studies- humanities for general education. Designed to introduce students to the humanities by exploring music in Western and nonwestern cultures. This course will aid in developing and understanding of different musical styles and listening skills. In addition, this