West Point High School
Curriculum Guide
Course Offerings
Last Update July 2009
APPLIED SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
This department does not have any
classes that are required for graduation.
Attention should be given to some of these classes both as preparatory
for college programs and as a foundation for technology of the future. All students could benefit in some way by the
courses offered in this department.
COURSE NUMBER: AST080
TITLE: Industrial
Arts 8
TYPE OF COURSE: Required
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Quarter
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 2.5
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 8
COURSE CONTENT:
An exploratory look at different technologies, such as energy,
structures, plastics, computers, infrastructures and how they affect our lives.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To provide students the exploratory knowledge of technology and how it
affects our society.
COURSE NUMBER: AST100
TITLE: Woods
I
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
An exploratory study of both hand tools and power tools.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To provide the students with a basic knowledge and application of hand
tools, and a working knowledge of power tools and their uses in wood
working. To instill
safe working habits.
COURSE NUMBER: AST110
TITLE: Industrial
Technology
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester (May be taken twice with instructor permission)
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT: An expanded exploratory study of the many
areas offered by the Industrial Technology Department. The student can select one subject or a
combination of two or more subjects, such as woods and metals and build a
project of his or her choice (with instructor permission) by applying knowledge
gained in previous Industrial Technology classes.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To provide students with an opportunity to expand their skills and knowledge of
industrial courses previously learned by building projects of their own. Craftsmanship and quality will be stressed.
COURSE NUMBER: AST140
TITLE: General
Technology
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
An exploratory study in the areas of technology, robotics, plastics, CNC
and electricity.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To provide the student with the basic knowledge and process used in each of the four areas given along with the look
at technology and how it affects our daily living.
COURSE NUMBER: AST200
TITLE: Mechanical
Drawing
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
An introductory course in drafting which introduces the students to
basic elements of drafting, design, equipment and techniques. The course will consist of one quarter of
mechanical drafting and one quarter of architectural drafting.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To develop skills in the use of drafting instruments. To acquaint the students to
the various tools, drawing mediums and techniques. To familiarize the students
with mechanical and architectural types of drawings.
COURSE NUMBER: AST210
TITLE: High
Technology
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
An exploratory study in the areas of High Technologies that will affect
our future. The High Tech areas
are: CAD, CNC, Communications, Electricity,
Electronics, Engineering, Graphic Arts, Hydraulics, Lasers, Mechanics, Optics,
Photography, Plastics, Pneumatics, Robotics, Solar, Telecommunications and
Transportation. A
week-long unit in each given area.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To provide the students with basic knowledge, understanding, and hands
on application of the High Technologies that will be affecting their future.
COURSE NUMBER: AST300
TITLE: Trades
& Industry
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full
Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
PREREQUISITE: Woods I or Instructor Permission
GRADE LEVEL: 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
This class will involve the students with the actual construction of
various situations related to home construction and maintenance. On the job training will occur (within the
city limits). Jobs will be contracted
for materials only, there will be no labor paid.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To acquaint the students to estimating a job and what it all involves,
to develop desirable attitudes and work habits, to introduce the students to
various building materials, to expand the knowledge gained from previous
technology classes, to implicate the use of tools on the job and to install
safe working habits.
COURSE NUMBER: AST310
TITLE: Computer
Assisted Drafting (CAD)
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: Mechanical Drawing
GRADE LEVEL: 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
An introductory course in computerized drafting which introduces the
students to basic computer design.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To develop skills in the use of computerized drafting. To acquaint the students to
various CAD programs. To familiarize the students with mechanical and technical types of
drawings.
COURSE NUMBER: AST400
TITLE: Advanced
Architectural Design
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: Mechanical Drawing
GRADE LEVEL: 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
An advanced course in Architectural design. Students will have in-depth study of all aspects of residential
construction including structure, materials, costs, design, solar,
utilities, Each student will design a
complete set of architectural plans of a dwelling of their own design.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To acquaint the students to the various plans involved with residential
construction, to introduce various designs particularly solar and earth
construction, to expand the knowledge learned from previous technology classes,
to familiarize the students with the cost of construction.
ART
This department does not have any
classes that are required for graduation.
However, art classes are beneficial for students who want to pursue a
career in art, commercial art, architecture, or to develop an understanding and
appreciation for art.
COURSE NUMBER: ART070
TITLE: Art
Exploration 7
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Quarter
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 2.5
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 7
COURSE CONTENT: An initial exploration of basic principles and
techniques in the language of art; i.e., lines, shapes, space, value, texture,
color, and form. Included will be a
thematic overview of master artists from the past and introduction to Art
History. Illustration, design, and 2
point perspective will also be introduced.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The student will assemble a body of work demonstrating progress in using
various techniques - pencil, colored pencil, acrylic paint, tempera paint. The students will work mainly on
2-dimensional projects.
COURSE NUMBER: ART080
TITLE: Art
Exploration 8
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Quarter
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 2.5
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 8
COURSE CONTENT: Understanding
the dimensional qualities of a work of art; (form is stressed). The students will work on sculpture and learn
about building an armature, body movement, and assembly of parts. Students will also be asked to become more
creative and individualistic by their artistic interpretations and aesthetics.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The student will develop an understanding, interest, and use
applications of sculpture and design as symbols of expression. Projects will include sculpture, and design.
COURSE NUMBER: ART100
TITLE: Art
I
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9,
10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
This is a basic course that includes an exploration into various media
and techniques, color theory, and spatial organization. Drawing fundamentals are stressed in this
class.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The student will be introduced to projects using the following
media: pencil, charcoal, paint, and
collage print inks. The students will
graduate from this class with a better understanding of drawing, painting, printmaking, edition making processes, collage, and still
life. Through completed projects, the
students will demonstrate basic knowledge of composition, design, and the
elements of art.
COURSE NUMBER: ART200
TITLE: Art
II
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: Art I
GRADE LEVEL: 9,
10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
This semester course includes a deeper exploration of the principles and
techniques involved in drawing, painting and design. This class will include student construction
of their own art materials, and an understanding of how to make a stretcher for
their painting. The students will do
both 2 and 3 dimensional projects. On
site and outside classroom learning will also be introduced.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The student will assemble a collection body of work demonstrating some
knowledge of various media in rendering (a) on site and from life (b)
portraits, (c) still life, (d) gesture, (e) abstraction, and (f) design.
COURSE NUMBER: ART300
TITLE: Art
III
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: Art I & Art II
GRADE LEVEL: 11,
12
COURSE CONTENT:
Individual projects are aimed at the serious student who would like to
pursue a specific project in art.
Students must have completed all background courses. The student will explore compositional and
style complexities, explore trends of contemporary artists, and direction of
new movements. The students will also
create a portfolio, plus explore career options, and scholarship opportunities.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The student will complete projects that will help them prepare for
college level instruction such as self portrait, motion study, compositional
complexities, and portfolio review.
COURSE NUMBER: ART310
TITLE: Commercial
Art
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: Art I & Art II
GRADE LEVEL: 11,
12
COURSE CONTENT: This class will introduce several technology
based tools used for commercial art and advertising. Typography and the study of lettering styles
will also be discussed. The
implementation of the Macintosh computer and Adobe Photoshop will be part of
the course.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: The student will complete such projects as
advertising board, magazine cover, airbrushed images, product design, local
advertisement, multiple layered computer image, fashion design, interior
design, and cartooning. Students will
also begin to explore careers for graphic artists and commercial artists.
COURSE NUMBER: ART320
TITLE: Crafts
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: Art I
GRADE LEVEL: 9,
10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
This class will involve the student in the process of making functional
designs including rug making, batik, weaving, and pottery combined with a brief
introduction into cross-cultural art history and archeology.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The student will complete one or more projects in areas of individual
interest including rug making, batik, pottery, weaving, and quilt making.
BUSINESS
The required class for graduation
within the business department is Computer Applications. Many other classes have direct relationship
to preparation for majors in college and careers. Close attention should be paid as to how
these classes will form a foundation for education and employment after high
school.
COURSE NUMBER: BUS070
TITLE: Computer
Exploration 7
TYPE OF COURSE: Required
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Quarter
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 2.5
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 7
COURSE CONTENT:
Understand terms common to all computers. Learn keyboard and straight copy
keyboarding. History and course work
dealing with computers.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Become familiar with the computer and learn to touch type on the
keyboard.
COURSE NUMBER: BUS080
TITLE: Computer
Exploration 8
TYPE OF COURSE: Required
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Quarter
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 2.5
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 8
COURSE CONTENT: Review
computer technology and the keyboard.. Units will be covered on letters with
envelopes, reports, tabulation problems, desktop publishing, data base
management, and spreadsheets.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Know
the computer terminology, how to touch type key, and key letters, tables, and
reports.
COURSE NUMBER: BUS100
TITLE: Computer
Applications I
TYPE OF COURSE: Required
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5 *Articulated Credit Available from
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9,
10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
Microsoft Office
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Students will learn how to create and revise a variety of documents,
such as letters, tables, reports and newsletters. Students will learn to solve
problems involving numbers. Students
will work with database management system storing, retrieving, analyzing and
printing information.
COURSE NUMBER: BUS110
TITLE: Computer
Applications II
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: Computer Applications I
GRADE LEVEL: 9,
10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT: Continuation
of Computer Applications I
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Develop advanced skills in using Microsoft Office, including
integration, graphics, calculations and special applications.
COURSE NUMBER: BUS120
TITLE: Introduction
to Business
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full
Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9,
10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
Basic economic environment, small business management, personal
financial unit, savings and investments, credit, risk management, money and
banking.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To learn basics of starting your own business, learning skills to be an
investor and consumer with the aid of the computer.
COURSE NUMBER: BUS200
TITLE: Accounting
I
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full
Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 10,
11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
A beginning course teaching basic record keeping methods and procedures
with major emphasis dealing with the controlling of cash.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Develop understanding of daily recording and financial activities of a
typical business both manually and by computer.
COURSE NUMBER: BUS300
TITLE: Accounting
II
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full
Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
PREREQUISITE: Accounting I or Instructor permission
GRADE LEVEL: 11,
12
COURSE CONTENT:
Second year course dealing more with financial statements, interpretation,
corporations, voucher systems and partnerships.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Prepare students who plan to major in business or accounting or directly
enter the work force in this area.
COURSE NUMBER: BUS310
TITLE: Business
Communications
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 11,
12
COURSE CONTENT:
Comprehensive coverage of the principles and application of
communications supported by word processing software in PC lab.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Learn how business communicates in the world of work through language
arts and English skills as they apply to the workplace.
COURSE NUMBER: BUS320
TITLE: Economics
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 Semester
TYPE OF CREDITS: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 11,
12
COURSE CONTENT: This course will cover practical economic theory as well as microeconomic and macroeconomic principles.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
This course will help prepare the student for the economic roles of
consumer, worker, and citizen. Students
will learn how their role as a consumer affects the economy. Students will also learn different economic
systems and how they operate. Students
will learn the differences between Micro and Macroeconomics.
COURSE NUMBER: BUS340
TITLE: Personal
Finance
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full
Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10 *Articulated Credit Available from
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Business
GRADE LEVEL: 11,
12
COURSE
CONTENT: Covers the basic principles needed for
individuals to manage their money.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to keep accurate records, spend money wisely, and how to invest money. Students will also have a basic understanding of credit, insurance, and taxes.
COURSE NUMBER: BUS350
TITLE: Sports Marketing
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 Semester
TYPE OF CREDITS: High School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 11,
12
COURSE CONTENT: This
course covers the functions of marketing and how they relate to the sports and
entertainment industry.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Sports and Entertainment Marketing introduces the student to the
marketing and management function and tasks that can be applied in amateur or
professional sports or sporting events, entertainment or entertainment events,
selling or renting supplies and equipment used for recreational or sporting
purposes, product and services related to hobbies or cultural events, or
business primarily engaged in satisfying the desire to make productive or
enjoyable use of leisure time.
COURSE NUMBER: BUS360
TITLE: Business Law
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 Semester
TYPE OF CREDITS: High School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 11,
12
COURSE CONTENT: This
course will cover law from a constitutional background, as well as laws for
special groups, contract law, credit law, employment laws, property laws, and
commercial paper.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: This
course will help the student achieve an understanding of the legal principles
that will be helpful throughout their life.
This course will look at how the law affects young people as well as the
effect on adults and businesses
COURSE NUMBER: BUS400
TITLE: Advanced Computer Technology
Applications
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 Semester
TYPE OF CREDITS: High School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: Computer
Applications I and a minimum of one of the following:
Digital
Media, Web Page Design, PC Maintenance and Repair, Computer Programming
GRADE LEVEL: 11,
12
COURSE CONTENT: Dreamweaver,
Fireworks, Flash, Premiere, Visual Studio 2008, Microsoft Office
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Utilizing creativity, innovation,
collaboration and critical thinking, students will demonstrate advanced skills
in technology. Experiences will include:
1. Maintaining the school website, 2. Updating
multimedia displays for athletic events, 3. Assisting teachers in the use of
multimedia, 4. Troubleshooting technology issues around the district, and 5.
Developing computer programs and learning programming language.
COURSE NUMBER: BUS500
TITLE: Digital Media
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 Semester
TYPE OF CREDITS: High School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5 *Articulated Credit Available from
PREREQUISITE: Computer
Applications I
GRADE LEVEL: 11,
12
COURSE CONTENT: This course is designed to introduce the student to a variety of digital media hardware and software applications. Students will design and create projects that integrate sound, video, text, graphics and animation. Students will demonstrate how to use technology to effectively communicate a message in personal, educational and professional settings. Students will have access to scanners, digital cameras (still and video), CD burners, color printers and color projectors.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: The
student will be able to Use a video camera, Use Adobe Premiere to edit video,
Create movies to share with an audience using a variety of methods, Shoot video
with correct technique, and Incorporate good audio and
lighting techniques.
COURSE NUMBER: BUS510
TITLE: PC Systems Maintenance & Repair
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 Semester
TYPE OF CREDITS: High School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5 *Articulated Credit Available from
PREREQUISITE: Computer
Applications I
GRADE LEVEL: 11,
12
COURSE CONTENT: Introduce
to maintenance, upgrading and repair of personal computer systems. This course prepares the students for taking CompTIA's A+ Core Hardware certification test. Lecture and lab experience on system hardware
such as motherboards and memory, hard and floppy disk drives, expansion boards,
video circuits, printers, monitors, power supplies and I/O devices.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of the course, the
student will be able to: 1. Define basic
terms and concepts of computer systems, 2. Describe the basic functions
performed by the different hardware components of a PC, 3. Identify common
peripheral ports, cabling, and connectors, 4. Perform procedures for installing
and configuring system components and peripheral devices, 5. Relate the
operating system's functions and major system files, 6. Complete procedures for
loading/adding and configuring device drivers, 7. Recognize common
symptoms/problems and determine how to resolve them, and 8. Work as a member of a team to complete
class projects.
COURSE NUMBER: BUS520
TITLE: Web Page Development I
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 Semester
TYPE OF CREDITS: High School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5 *Articulated Credit Available from
PREREQUISITE: Computer
Applications I
GRADE LEVEL: 11,
12
COURSE CONTENT: Creative
projects, concise instructions, and complete coverage of basic to intermediate
Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks skill, helping students create dynamic Web sites.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Students
will be able to list Web page design guidelines, design and upload Web pages
using proper Web structure, create Web pages using Dreamweaver software
(including graphics, tables, image maps, frames, etc.), create Web content
using Flash software, create/edit vector and bitmap images using Fireworks
software, and understand how css and html are used in
creating Web pages.
COURSE NUMBER: BUS530
TITLE: Computer Programming
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 Semester
TYPE OF CREDITS: High School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: Instructor
Permission
GRADE LEVEL: 11,
12
COURSE CONTENT: The
Visual Basic programming language is used to teach business computer
programming using a visual programming approach; includes fundamental
programming principles for event-driven programming.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: The
objectives of the course include: 1. Understand and use computer terms from
the website, lecture, and assigned readings, 2. Implement application
design specifications with a visual object-oriented, event-driven programming
language, and 3. Learn visual programming language concepts applied to a
business environment including: form design, common form tool controls,
input-process-output model, arithmetic operations and assignment statements, predefined
object methods & functions, decision structures, looping structures, list
controls, array and table processing, sub procedures and user-defined
functions, and database programming.
CAREER EDUCATION
COURSE NUMBER: CED078
TITLE: Career
Exploration
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester Every Other Day
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior High School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 2.5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 7/8
COURSE CONTENT: Students
will explore careers using the Nebraska Career Connections Program.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Students
will understand the foundation knowledge and skills necessary for educational
and career success through career exploration activities.
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COURSE NUMBER: CED300
TITLE: Job Shadow
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDITS: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: Permission
from Guidance office
GRADE LEVEL: 11,
12
COURSE CONTENT: On-the-Job
observation at local businesses.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: To
provide students with an opportunity to spend time with a professional in a
specific career field. Students will
develop an increased awareness of the requirements necessary to join the job
force.
COURSE NUMBER: CED400
TITLE: Work-Based
Learning
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester OR Full Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
OR 10 for Full Year
PREREQUISITE: Permission from Guidance office and employment during school hours
GRADE LEVEL: 12
COURSE CONTENT: Students
will follow the work-based learning participation guidelines which describe in
detail all aspects of the program.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: To
provide those students who have adequate credits with the opportunity to leave
school early each day for employment, by which they develop the traits of a
good employee as well as develop their job skills.
ENGLISH
All students graduating from
Students will participate in the State
Reading test for the Nebraska Department of Education state standards. Students in grade 8 and grade 11 will
participate in the Writing Assessment for the Nebraska Department of Education
state standards.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG070
TITLE: English
7
TYPE OF COURSE: Required
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full
Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 7
COURSE CONTENT:
The students will develop writing skills utilizing the 6-traits of
writing model. Additionally, they will study the basic elements of fiction to
analyze works of literature.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
COURSE NUMBER: ENG074
TITLE: Reading
Comprehension 7
TYPE OF COURSE: Required
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Quarter
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 2.5
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 7
COURSE CONTENT:
This course is one of the seventh grade exploratory courses. The focus
is improvement of reading comprehension.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Examine the reading process, improve study skills, and practice
test-taking strategies.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG076
TITLE: Speech
Exploration 7
TYPE OF COURSE: Required
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Quarter
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 2.5
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 7
COURSE CONTENT: This
course briefly examines public speaking for a variety of purposes: informative,
persuasive, and demonstrative. Research,
outlining, and use of technology are also important components. The students will experience speaking
formally and informally and both individually and in small groups.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The students will develop interpersonal and intrapersonal oral
communication skills through a variety of activities.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG078
TITLE: Reading
Foundations – Junior High
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: One
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 7
or 8
COURSE CONTENT: The
course is designed for students who are significantly reading below grade
level. The student will gain
understanding of the alphabetic principle, learn syllable types and common word
endings, and increase accuracy through phonetic analysis/decoding and word
recognition.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The students will learn to phonetically analyze words with increasing
efficiency and accuracy. The goal during
the one semester class is to raise the student’s reading level by one grade
level and increase fluency by 25 words per minute.
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COURSE NUMBER: ENG079
TITLE: Reading
Mastery – Junior High
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: One
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 7
or 8
COURSE CONTENT: The
course is designed for students who are reading below the 8th grade
level. The student will gain
understanding of advanced, high frequency, age-appropriate vocabulary words and
their meanings. Students will increase
their background knowledge and comprehension skills through the reading informational
text.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: The student will gain increased depth
and breadth of word knowledge. The goal
of the one semester class is to raise the student’s reading level by one grade
level in vocabulary and comprehension and to have a 20-30% gain in vocabulary
and sentence production.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG080
TITLE: English
8
TYPE OF COURSE: Required
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full
Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 8
COURSE CONTENT:
Writing skills will be further
developed. Students will study works of
fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, including a novel and works by
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
This class will continue developing writing, speaking, reading and listening
skills.
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COURSE NUMBER: ENG088
TITLE: Reading
Adventures – Junior High
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: One
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 7
or 8
COURSE CONTENT: The
course is designed for students who are reading below the 6th grade
level. The course will emphasize word
recognition skills and improve reading fluency.
High frequency words and meanings will be taught through age-appropriate
materials. Students will have multiple
opportunities to develop new skills via collaborative and independent
activities.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: The
objective of the course is to improve reading fluency and vocabulary. The goals are to have a 1 year gain in grade
level reading, increase reading fluency 25 words per minute, and increase
vocabulary.
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COURSE NUMBER: ENG089
TITLE: Reading
Explorations – Junior High
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: One
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 7
or 8
COURSE CONTENT: The
course is designed for students who are reading slightly below grade
level. The course will teach research
and study skills crucial to content area learning. The course reinforces
reading and writing as methods for discovery.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: The
objective of the course is to promote use of information as a means for
efficiently and effectively solving problems.
The goals of the course are to have a 1 year gain in vocabulary and
comprehension and also to improve in note-taking, summarizing and general
knowledge.
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COURSE NUMBER: ENG100
TITLE: English
9
TYPE OF COURSE: Required
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full
Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9
COURSE CONTENT:
Elements of grammar are reviewed.
Writing skills will include sentence structure, narrative writing,
creative writing, expository writing, and technical writing. Students will read non-fiction, drama, short
stories, poetry, and several novels which relate to the themes of Life as a
Journey, Conflicts and Challenges, Choices and Consequences, and Rites of
Passage. Vocabulary enrichment will also be included.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To continue the student’s growth as a writer and a reader. To prepare the student for the types of
writing expected of him/her in other classes.
To explore a wide range of literature and establish a
foundation for literary analysis.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG108
TITLE: Reading
Foundations – High School
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: One
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT: The
course is designed for students who are significantly reading below grade
level. The student will gain
understanding of the alphabetic principle, learn syllable types and common word
endings, and increase accuracy through phonetic analysis/decoding and word
recognition.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The students will learn to phonetically analyze words with increasing
efficiency and accuracy. The goal during
the one semester class is to raise the student’s reading level by one grade
level and increase fluency by 25 words per minute.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG109
TITLE: Reading
Adventures – High School
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: One
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9,
10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT: The
course is designed for students who are reading below the 6th grade
level. The course will emphasize word
recognition skills and improve reading fluency.
High frequency words and meanings will be taught through age-appropriate
materials. Students will have multiple
opportunities to develop new skills via collaborative and independent
activities.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: The
objective of the course is to improve reading fluency and vocabulary. The goals are to have a 1 year gain in grade
level reading, increase reading fluency 25 words per minute, and increase the student’s vocabulary.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG111
TITLE: Reading
Mastery
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10
COURSE CONTENT: The
course is designed for students who are reading below the 8th grade
level. The student will gain
understanding of advanced, high frequency, age-appropriate vocabulary words and
their meanings. Students will increase
their background knowledge and comprehension skills through the reading
informational text.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: The student will gain increased depth
and breadth of word knowledge. The goal
of the one semester class is to raise the student’s reading level by one grade
level in vocabulary and comprehension and to have a 20-30% gain in vocabulary
and sentence production.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG112
TITLE: Reading
Exploration
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10
COURSE CONTENT: The
course is designed for students who are reading slightly below grade
level. The course will teach research
and study skills crucial to content area learning. The course reinforces
reading and writing as methods for discovery.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: The
objective of the course is to promote use of information as a means for
efficiently and effectively solving problems.
The goals of the course are to have a 1 year gain in vocabulary and
comprehension and also to improve in note-taking, summarizing and general
knowledge.
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COURSE NUMBER: ENG120
TITLE: Speech
TYPE OF COURSE: Required
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
The class will include public speaking skills, research skills, career
communication strategies, and outlining.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To expose students to the communication process and practice public
speaking skills.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG200
TITLE: English
10
TYPE OF COURSE: Required
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full
Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 10,
11
COURSE CONTENT:
The course will review basic sentence and paragraph structure. The essay format and research paper format
will be introduced. The genres of
literature covered will include drama, poetry, short story, novel and
non-fiction. Different themes of
mythology, war and peace, humor, life and death, and love will also be covered.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To instruct the student in organizing thoughts, writing cohesive essays
and research papers and using correct mechanical skills and proper writing
techniques. To
familiarize the student with structures of various types of literature and to
examine different approaches to content.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG300
TITLE: English
11 - Composition
TYPE OF COURSE: Required
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None - (Note: All students will
enroll in English 11 during their junior year.
Students who fail English 10 will be required to re-take English 10 in
summer school or during their senior year)
GRADE LEVEL: 11,
12
COURSE CONTENT:
Grammar usage, career exploration, literary analysis, persuasive
writing, creative writing, personal composition, and the research paper will be
covered.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Use technical and mechanical English skills to write quality papers as
they incorporate the 6 traits of writing.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG310
TITLE: English
11 - Literature
TYPE OF COURSE: Required
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None - (Note: All students will
enroll in English 11 during their junior year.
Students who fail English 10 will be required to re-take English 10 in
summer school or during their senior year)
GRADE LEVEL: 11,
12
COURSE CONTENT:
Students in this course will analyze American Literature, past through
present, by reading works by noted American writers. Also, each student will
research the life and style of one American author and share this analysis with
the class near the end of the semester.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To build awareness of our rich and varied literary heritage and to encourage students to
read more American literature.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG330
TITLE: Publications
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9,
10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
Students will learn techniques
and principles of gathering, writing and distributing the news by producing a
school newspaper. Students will learn to
take photographs with both a camera and digital camera. In addition, they will sell and create ads
for local businesses. The Pagemaker Program will be used to layout the pages, and Microsoft Word will be used to create files. Students will also design, layout, and
produce the yearbook.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To write straight, feature, opinion and sports stories using correct
journalism techniques.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG400
TITLE: English
12
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full
Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 12
COURSE CONTENT: The focus of English 12 is to assist
career bound students in building skills which will help them apply and secure
a job and help community and state college bound students in enhancing their
skills in writing papers and reading literature critically while building their
vocabularies and reviewing basic rules of grammar and learning to use graphic
organizers to help organizational skills.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Students
will write papers that reinforce research skills, compare and contrast, focus
on description, and are narratives. In addition, students will read
different genres of literature critically and respond to them with written
responses and by filling out graphic organizers. Students will build
their vocabulary and review grammar skills.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG410
TITLE: Contemporary
Literature
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
This is an independent-based reading and writing curriculum in which
students will read both required and self-selected material.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To acquaint the student with different genres of contemporary
literature.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG420
TITLE: Creative
Writing
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9,
10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
Students will write creatively to include poetry, short stories, essays,
and narratives.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Develop creative writing skills through a 6 traits of writing method of
instruction.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG500
TITLE: English
Composition I
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High School - * May be taken for college credit – Must meet NECC required
standards
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 12
COURSE CONTENT:
The students will read and write themes consistent with a college
freshman composition class. The written
works will include narrative, descriptive, causal analysis, compare/contrast,
and definition essays, plus research writing.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To write effective essays and to write a major research work.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG510
TITLE: Introduction
to Literature
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High School - * May be taken for
college credit – Must meet NECC
required standards
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: Composition I
GRADE LEVEL: 12
COURSE CONTENT:
This course will cover a broad array of literature, including short
stories, poetry, plays, and novels.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To expose the student to a wide selection of literature and to increase
the student's appreciation and insight.
COURSE NUMBER: ENG520
TITLE: Advanced
Speech
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High School - * May be taken for
college credit – Must meet NECC
required standards
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: Speech
GRADE LEVEL: 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
The class will include public speaking skills, advanced research skills,
small group communication skills, and interpersonal communication.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To help the student become both a better communicator and listener.
FAMILY
AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
The classes in the Family and Consumer
Sciences department are not required for graduation. However, the classes do provide an essential
foundation for improving the individual student’s quality of life. A sincere effort should be made to include
many of these classes in the student's educational program.
COURSE NUMBER: FCS070
TITLE: Family
Consumer Science 7
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Quarter
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 2.5
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 7
COURSE CONTENT:
Introduction to the areas of clothing and textiles, food and nutrition,
child development and management and social issues.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Students will become familiar with management processes. Students will be introduced to the basics of teen
social issues, students will learn simple sewing
terms, skills and construction technology, basics of food and nutrition and
basics in child care development.
COURSE NUMBER: FCS100
TITLE: Basic
Nutrition
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
This course is an introduction to food and nutrition. Cooking terms, food sources, selection and
identification, buying and preparation will be covered.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The students will learn cooking terms, proper measurement, preparation,
food related illnesses and service of food.
They will demonstrate learned knowledge in lab work coordinated with
text learning.
COURSE NUMBER: FCS110
TITLE: Beginning
Clothing
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
This course is designed as an introduction to clothing and
textiles. General care, repair,
selection, construction, as well as grooming will be covered. Students will use the sewing lab.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Students will learn terminology, demonstrate
garment construction skills, study careers, wardrobe planning, and management.
COURSE NUMBER: FCS200
TITLE: Adult
Living
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
This course covers the various areas of family life and living as an
adult including areas of personal philosophy, relationships, values, marriage,
social problems, housing and reproduction.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Students will study the previously mentioned topics in depth. They will discuss matters openly and
objectively. Students will learn and use
proper terms in the given areas.
Students will demonstrate mature qualities of the adult they are
becoming.
COURSE NUMBER: FCS210
TITLE: Child
Development
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT: This
class will cover human development from conception through birth and through
adolescence. Physical, social, emotional
and mental development will be covered.
What to expect, what to look for and how to be prepared will be
incorporated.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Students
will learn about human development, birth, and growth. Students will work with children in a lab
setting.
COURSE NUMBER: FCS220
TITLE: Parenting
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT: This
class will cover the basics of parenting.
This class will cover what it takes to be a parent, preparation for
parenting, skills necessary to parent effectively and a hands-on lab of working
with children.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Students
will study the various areas of parenting, finances, physical and social
preparation, and discipline. Students
will have the opportunity to prepare to be effective parents.
COURSE NUMBER: FCS230
TITLE: Advanced
Nutrition
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1
Semester
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
This course is designed to deal with the planning, etiquette, career
exploration, scheduling, buying and preparation of food as well as what food
does for the body. Service of food and
management will be included.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Students will plan and prepare meals individually and in group
work. Students will work with food
management and budgets. Students will
explore careers in foods. Students will
do experimental work with recipes.
FOREIGN
LANGUAGE
Foreign language is not required to
graduate. However, 1 year is recommended as part of the college prep program. Any student planning on attending an Arts
& Science college should have at least 2 years of a Foreign Language. Consult college catalogs for specific
requirements.
COURSE NUMBER: FOL080
TITLE: Spanish
Exploration 8
TYPE OF COURSE: Required
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 Quarter
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 2.5
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 8
COURSE CONTENT: The
class raises awareness of the cultures of various Spanish-speaking countries
and the language. Spanish vocabulary for
everyday-life situations is identified and practiced in context.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Students
will be able to recognize similarities and differences o Spanish-speaking
countries with the
COURSE NUMBER: FOL100
TITLE: Spanish
I
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full
Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
Helps each student attain an acceptable degree of proficiency in the
four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The material presented is practical and
useful and relates to students' every day lives.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The students will be able to make use of their learned skills in today's
multi-cultural society.
COURSE NUMBER: FOL200
TITLE: Spanish
II
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full
Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
PREREQUISITE: Spanish I
GRADE LEVEL: 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
Furthers the students' ability in speaking, understanding, reading and
writing. Increased emphasis on reading
is stressed. The students are encouraged
to participate in simple conversations.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
A good student who has practiced and worked consistently should be able
to pass a college entrance exam and earn some extra hours and be placed in
intermediate college Spanish.
COURSE NUMBER: FOL300
TITLE: Spanish
III
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full
Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
PREREQUISITE: Spanish I & II
GRADE LEVEL: 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT:
This course furthers the fundamental skills in language use; places
emphasis on the reading comprehension skill; provides opportunity for
self-expression in speaking and writing, and provides review materials which
meet the students' needs.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To communicate successfully in basic survival situations; to help
students appreciate short literary pieces and thus encourage their continued
study of Spanish.
COURSE NUMBER: FOL400
TITLE: Spanish
IV
TYPE OF COURSE: Elective
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full
Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: High
School
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
PREREQUISITE: Spanish I, II & III
GRADE LEVEL: 12
COURSE CONTENT:
At this level, the student would have a mastery of all Spanish grammar
tenses that he/she can implement them in practical speaking, reading and
writing.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To bring the students to a level of oral proficiency where they will be
able to create with language and to participate in more challenging
conversations.
HEALTH/PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
Graduation requirements are the
successful completion of 10 credits of Physical Education in
grades
9-12.
COURSE NUMBER: HPE072
TITLE: Physical
Education/Health 7
TYPE OF COURSE: Required
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full
year
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 7
COURSE CONTENT:
1. Understand the functions of the body structure in regard to the
skeletal and muscular systems, 2. Understand the basic functions and parts of
the following systems: Circulatory,
respiratory and excretory, 3. Understand the basic functions and parts of the
nervous system relative to its control and regulation of the body, 4. Be able
to categorize drugs into their cause and effect characteristics of the body's
systems, 5. Be able to identify the four
food groups and explain their importance to the body's survival, and 6. Participate in selected physical
education activities.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
1. To develop an appreciation of personal health, 2. To develop
knowledge of sports and physical fitness, 3. To develop an appreciation of
socially wholesome outlets for emotions, 4. To develop an appreciation of
personal health and vigorous physical activity, 5. To provide leadership
experiences and foster friendships, 6. To develop a working knowledge of the
human organism in its environment, and To increase muscular strength,
endurance, and neuromuscular coordination.
COURSE NUMBER: HPE082
TITLE: Physical
Education/Health 8
TYPE OF COURSE: Required
LENGTH OF COURSE: Full
Year
TYPE OF CREDIT: Junior
High
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 10
Junior High Credits
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 8
COURSE CONTENT:
1. Each student will understand the following units: Tobacco and your health, Alcohol and your
health, Drugs and your Health, Communicable diseases, Non-communicable
diseases, Safety and first aid, Consumer and public health, and Environmental
health. 2. Participate in selected physical education activities. 3. Health instruction will include: mental
health, diet and nutrition, exercise, drugs, anatomy and physiology, and human
development.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: 1. To develop an appreciation of personal health, 2. To develop knowledge of sports and physical fitness. 3. To devel