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Course Guide and Career Pathways
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
The
following are possible course offerings. Some courses may not be offered every
year based on the availability of appropriate teaching staff, changes in state
requirements and/or numbers of students desiring the classes. Italy ISD does
not discriminate against anyone on the basis of religion, race, color, sex,
age, or ethnic origin. We
maintain and encourage equal opportunity for every student. ENGLISH
LANGUAGE ARTS ENGLISH 1 This course stresses intensive practice in standard usage, sentence structure, and mechanics. Spelling skills and vocabulary expansion are integrated into the course on a regular basis. In the study of poetry, short stories, drama, the novel, and nonfiction, the focus is on the understanding of basic plot elements and literary techniques employed by the authors. Writing advances from work on descriptive, persuasive, narrative, and expository paragraphs to the introduction of the basic multi-paragraph composition. Throughout the year, proofreading and revision skills are strongly emphasized. PRE-AP ENGLISH I (Level 2 Weighted
Course) The College Board (Publisher of PSAT, SAT and AP tests) describes courses to prepare students for the Advanced Placement exams which are given in the junior and senior year. The local district has designed a sequential curriculum that begins in Grade7 in order to prepare students for Advanced Placement Courses. Pre-AP English I continues the sequence by reading and writing about literature from all genres and by using the English language effectively in writing, class discussions, and oral reports. Grammar and mechanics are given appropriate review necessary for correct writing. Students will be required to read one or more novels during the summer and will read numerous works of literature throughout the year in addition to other classroom assignments. Students will be required to purchase their novels for study and analysis. ENGLISH
2 This course is designed to enable the student to write multi-paragraph compositions, including process and persuasive writing. Sentence expansion will be emphasized through the use of transitions and vocabulary. Frequent drill from the grammar handbook will serve to eliminate students’ common grammatical errors. The thematically structured reading program will focus on skills essential to the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of various literary genres including poetry, the short story, novel and nonfiction. Outside reading will enhance the students’ understanding of literature and provide for written and oral reports. A short research paper will familiarize students with initial research techniques. Emphasis will be made on Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) concerning TAAS exit exam. PRE-AP
ENGLISH 2 (Level 2 Weighted Course) The College Board (publisher of PSAT, SAT and AP tests) describes courses to prepare students for the Advanced Placement exams which are given in the junior and senior year. The local district has designed a sequential curriculum that begins in Grade 7 to prepare students for Advanced Placement Courses. Pre-AP English 2 continues the sequence by reading and writing about literature from all genres in world literature and by using the English language effectively in writing, class discussions, and oral reports. Grammar and mechanics are given appropriate review necessary for correct writing. Students will be required to read one or more novels during the summer and will read numerous works of literature throughout the year in addition to other classroom assignments. Students will be required to purchase their novels for study and analysis. ENGLISH
3 Students will study American literature with emphasis on the short story, poetry and novel by stressing major periods, authors, and works. Individual reading assignments will complement required material and provide topics for written and oral reports. Writing assignments will include discussion questions, paragraphs, and compositions stressing proper use of quotations. Research techniques including technology applications, will be strengthened through the writing of a multi-paragraph research paper. A research paper is required for the successful completion of English 3. ENGLISH
LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION (AP) (Level
3 Weighted Course)
GRADE 11 Based on the College Board’s course descriptions, IISD’s local course includes in-depth analytical reading and writing about literature from all genres in American and world literature. Strong analysis of a writer’s style, tone, diction, and other elements of writing are stressed. Attention to accuracy in the mechanics of effective writing will be expected. Test-taking strategies for college entrance exams will be emphasized. Novels selected for reading are by authors who are suggested by The College Board as being preparatory for successful college course work and for the Advanced Placement test. Summer reading of two to four selected novels will be required. Students will be required to purchase their novels for study and analysis. Students enrolled in the course are expected to take the appropriate Advanced Placement test. ENGLISH
4 This course is designed as a college preparatory class. Students will write many of the types of compositions that are required in freshman college English, including informative, persuasive, and literary essays. A major project the second semester will be a typewritten research paper with full documentation using technology applications. In the study of British literature, stress will be given to major authors, works, periods, and literary terminology. ENGLISH
LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (AP) (Level
3 Weighted Course)
GRADE 12 Based on the College Board’s course descriptions, IISD’s local course includes extensive reading and writing about literature from all genres in American, British, and world literature with strong attention to analysis of writer’s style, tone, diction, and other elements of writing. Attention to accuracy in the mechanics of effective writing will be expected. Novels selected for reading are by authors who are suggested by The College Board as being preparatory for successful college course work an for the Advanced Placement test. Summer reading of two to four selected novels will be required. Students are required to purchase their novels for study and analysis. Students enrolled in this course are expected to take the appropriate Advanced Placement test. RESEARCH/TECHNICAL WRITING This class is designed for students who plan to enter the world of work after high school graduation. This course will stress the improvement of practical writing skills including process, narrative, persuasive, descriptive, and technical and literary writing. Emphasis will be placed on grammatical correctness, organization and vocabulary. Some type of library and technology research may be required. INDEPENDENT
STUDY IN ENGLISH This course includes the study of grammar and reading skills through the use of PLATO technology. JOURNALISM This course is intended to introduce the student to the history, development, and present trends and philosophy of American journalistic writing. The course will then attempt to develop skills in gathering news facts, in writing objectively for straight news stories, editorials, features and regular columns, and in analyzing news objectively. Technical skills involving selling and designing ads, photography, preparing page layouts, creating headlines, typing, copyreading, and proofreading will be explained and developed. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN JOURNALISM This course is intended to have students write in a variety of forms for a variety of audiences and purposes. Students plan, draft, and complete written communications, examining their copy for clarity, engaging language, and using the conventions and mechanics of written English correctly. Students will refine and enhance their journalistic skills, research self-selected topics, plan, organize, and prepare a project(s). PHOTOJOURNALISM This course is designed to plan, interpret, and critique visual representation, carefully examining products for publication. Laws and ethical considerations that impact photography will be studied. Technology, visual, and electronic media are used to create, clarity, critique, and produce effective visual representations. ADVANCED
JOURNALISM YEARBOOK
RECOMMENDED Grades 11-12 The primary objective is to record the school year in printed and pictorial form through the Italy Gladiator yearbook. Students plan the entire book, sell ads, take orders, and learn how to draw and design layouts. The importance of meeting designated deadlines is emphasized. PREREQUISITE: Teacher or Counselor approval. SPEECH COMMUNICATION This course stresses the fundamentals of speech and oral interpretation. Voice and diction, group discussion, public speaking, parliamentary procedure and basic debate will be covered as well as speaker qualities, barriers and what makes a speaker successful in communicating with a specific type of audience. COMMUNICATION
APPLICATIONS Students will identify, analyze, develop, and evaluate communication skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and personal and professional presentations. ½ Credit READING
I-III Offers students instruction in word recognition and comprehension strategies and vocabulary to ensure that high school students have an opportunity to read with competence, confidence, and understanding. Students are given opportunities to locate information in varied sources, to read critically, to evaluate sources, and to draw supportable conclusions. Students learn how various texts are organized and how authors choose language for effect. All of these strategies are applied in texts that cross the subject fields. PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation and/or counselor approval. DEBATE
I-III This course is predicated on the concept of competition. Students learn skills in research and preparation of negative cases, negative case rebuttal, oratory, and all forms of debate. Students learn the basics of Cross-Examination (Policy) and Lincoln-Douglas (Value) debate formats. ½ Credit
MATH
ALGEBRA
I Algebra
I is an introduction to the set of real numbers, algebraic expressions,
solutions of linear equation and inequalities, and graphing linear equations
and inequalities.
Algebra is a study of polynomials, rational expressions, relations and
functions, roots and quadratic equations. GEOMETRY The
basic definitions, postulates and theorems concerning congruence of segments,
angles and triangles are studied.
Geometry is also a study of polygons, similarity, circles, area and
coordinate geometry.
Trigonometric rations are also studied.
PREREQUISITE:
Algebra I ALGEBRA II In
Algebra II it is assumed that students are acquainted with the language of
algebra, have an understanding of the structure of number systems, and have
acquired some dexterity in the manipulation of algebraic expressions.
This course is a study of properties of equation solving, functions and
relations, absolute values, variation, quadratic equations, functions and
complex numbers, system of equalities and inequalities, progressions, binomial
theorem, analytic geometry, exponential and logarithmic functions and data
analysis.
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be
recommended for Pre-calculus. PRE-CALCULUS (Level 2 Weighted Course) Grades 11-12 Pre-Calculus
is designed to prepare college bound students for a first course in calculus.
The topics presented are a prerequisite for calculus.
The presentation of these topics develops an intuitive base and some of
the working tools for the study of more advanced mathematics.
Pre-Calculus shall include the following topics: 1) relations,
functions and their graphs; 2) polynomial functions; 3) rational functions and
functions involving radicals; 4) exponential and logarithmic functions; 5)
circular trigonometric functions, their properties, and applications; 6)
complex numbers and polar coordinates; 7) vectors and parametric equations; 8)
sequences and series; and, 9) second degree relations. PREREQUISITE:
Algebra II
AP CALCULUS AB (Level 3 Weighted Course) Grade 12 Calculus
includes concepts associated with limit of a function, the derivative, the
integral and techniques of integration, differentials and other special
functions. In addition to covering the context of the first year of calculus,
this course covers selected topics in depth and introduces further content.
All students enrolled in this course are expected to take the
appropriate Advanced Placement Test. PREREQUISITE:
Pre-Calculus MATHEMATICAL MODELS WITH APPLICATIONS Grades 11& 12 Students
use algebraic, graphical, and geometric reasoning to recognize patterns and
structure, to model information, and to solve problems from various
disciplines.
Students use mathematical methods to model and solve real-life applied
problems involving money, data, chance, patterns, music, design, and science.
Students use mathematical models from algebra, geometry, probability,
and statistics and connections among these to solve problems from a wide
variety of advanced applications in both mathematical and nonmathematical
situations.
Students use a variety of representations (concrete, numerical,
algorithmic, graphical), tools, and technology to link modeling techniques and
purely mathematical concepts and to solve applied problems.
SCIENCE
INTEGRATED
PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY This course introduces the basic concepts of physics and chemistry through class work and experimentation. Topics include energy, motion, sound, light, magnetism and electricity, atoms and molecules, chemical changes, and chemical reactions. BIOLOGY The first semester is a survey of plants and animals. This study includes a presentation of cells, organization and complexity of organisms and their names of locomotion, reproduction and digestion. The second semester examines living systems. This study includes circulatory, respiratory, reproductive, and digestive systems. PRE-AP
BIOLOGY (Level 3 Weighted Course) Pre-AP Biology will include the same course of study designed for Biology with increased emphasis on research, problem solving and expanded labs. Emphasis will be placed on material that will be covered in AP Biology such as microbiology, genetics, botany, ecology, evolution, and taxonomy. CHEMISTRY
(Level 2 Weighted Course)
Grades 10-12 Chemistry is a foundation course that presents the basic principles of chemistry. The course is taught on a level that enables the students to go into a college level course with a solid background of knowledge in chemistry and laboratory techniques.
PHYSICS (Level 2 Weighted Course) Grades 11-12 This course is designed as a beginning course in physics. Topics include an introduction to the study of motion force and energy electromagnetics, electricity, optics, sound and nuclear energy. PREREQUISITE: Chemistry, Pre-Calculus, or Algebra II ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF HUMAN SYSTEMS Grades 11-12 Anatomy and Physiology is an advanced study relating to the scientific principles of the structure and function of the human body. Each body system will be studied with an emphasis on laboratory work, including dissection. GENERAL BIOLOGY (AP) (Level 3 Weighted Course) Grades 11-12 The main emphasis of this course is cell biology, spending extensive time discussing the cell, cell transport, DNA, genetics, and evolution. Students will be expected to conduct further research and projects outside of the classroom. Other topics include the environment, microbiology and the major kingdoms of living things. All students enrolled in this course are expected to take the appropriate Advanced Placement test. PREREQUISITE: Biology, Chemistry (Pre-AP Biology is recommended.) ENVIRONMENTAL
SYSTEMS Students will be provided the opportunity to use laboratory equipment to observe, classify, and evaluate scientific data and information as it relates to the environment and will communicate that data in the appropriate form. Students will use principles of scientific investigation to identify problems, test a hypothesis and draw conclusions about the investigation as well as use technology as it relates to the environment.
SOCIAL
STUDIES
UNITED STATES HISTORY SINCE RECONSTRUCTION The goal of this course is to offer the student an understanding of the social, economic, and political forces that have helped make the United States the great country it is today. This study begins after Reconstruction and continues until the present. Emphasizing present issues and their relationship to the past is an important objective of this course.
WORLD
HISTORY STUDIES The course will overview social, economic, and political conditions of selected civilizations from ancient and contemporary times. Students will have the opportunity to discover how past events and civilizations have affected current situations and their lives. WORLD
GEOGRAPHY STUDIES This course blends physical and human geography, helping the students understand themselves and their relationship to earth and other peoples of the world. It involves a study of the five themes of geography: location, place, relationships within places, movement, and regions. U.S. GOVERNMENT Grade 12 Students will study the ideas and principles of government as they apply to and affect the United States. Included will be federalism, the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, political parties, voting, and the powers of and influences of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Class discussion and class participation will be an integral part of the class. ½ Credit ECONOMICS WITH EMPHASIS ON THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM Grade 12 The student will study the free enterprise system, the role of the government, business and the consumer in the economic system, the effect of supply and demand, competition and monopolies, money and banking, inflation, and the Federal reserve and monetary policy. Also the students will complete a research project in this class. ½ Credit PSYCHOLOGY This course includes the study of general psychology and its uses in real world situations. It examines human growth and behavior, perception and the development of the individual. It emphasizes decision-making and peer pressure. Students will learn what motivates their own actions, goal-setting, and conflict resolution. ½ Credit SOCIOLOGY This course includes a
scientific approach to the analysis and explanations of culture, personality
and social organization. It
includes the nature of sociology, culture, socialization, groups,
institutions, communication and cultural development and change.
Real world situations, decision-making, social pressures and behaviors
are emphasized. ½ Credit U.S.
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS (AP)
Grades 11-12 (Level
3 Weighted Course) This course creates a basis for critical analysis of the beliefs, institutions, and policies of the American government and political systems. It is set in the context of historical change, constitutional procedures, and comparative perspectives. Strong emphasis is placed upon the practical application of political theory and constitutionality to current social, economic, and political issues. All students enrolled in this course are expected to take the appropriate Advanced Placement test. ½ Credit
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION One and one-half units are required by the state for graduation. Goals include knowledge and motor skills basic to efficient movement, rules, knowledge, and skills basic to participation in physical recreation activities and sports; motivation and development of knowledge and fitness and the ability to maintain this level; and skills for leisure and lifetime sports activities. ATHLETICS Designed for students who participate in extracurricular sports including football, volleyball, cross country, tennis, golf, basketball, track, softball and baseball. PREREQUISITE: Athletic Director approval.
HEALTH
HEALTH
EDUCATION This is an introductory course that covers a variety of health topics. Topics include basic principles of hygiene, nutrition, first aid and anatomy and physiology of sense organs, infectious and non-infectious diseases (including A.I.D.S.), conflict resolution, growth and development of personality, tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs and their effects on the body. ½ Credit
SPANISH SPANISH
I This course introduces
basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Vocabulary building, verb conjugation, phonetics and culture are
included. Emphasis is placed on
correct Spanish grammar, sentence structure and pronunciation.
Students will learn the present and past (preterite) tenses.
SPANISH
II This course introduces
listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Vocabulary building, verb conjugation, phonetics and culture are
emphasized. Emphasis is placed on
correct Spanish grammar, sentence structure and pronunciation.
Students will learn the present, past (preterite and imperfect),
future, conditional, present progressive, present perfect tenses and formal
and informal commands. PREREQUISITE: Spanish I This course continues listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Vocabulary building, verb conjugation, phonetics and culture are emphasized. Emphasis is placed on correct Spanish grammar, sentence structure and pronunciation. Students will review the present, past (preterite and imperfect), future, conditional, present progressive, present perfect tenses and formal and informal commands. The subjunctive tense will be introduced. An emphasis will be placed on reading and translating short stories. Oral presentations will be given. Research into the Latin culture will be the basis for a formal research paper. PREREQUISITE: Spanish 2
FINE
ARTS
ART
I Art I program incorporates aesthetics, art criticism, art history, and studio production with detailed coverage of the elements and principles of art. Art I acquaints the student with the various fundamentals of design, drawing, printmaking, weaving, and clay. The various activities will be both two and three-dimensional projects with methods of communication being explored.
ART
II The basic techniques learned in Art I are studied in greater depth. The principles of design are studied with an emphasis on creative use of ideas. Students will work individually in areas in which they wish to concentrate. More advanced projects will be introduced in the areas of specialization. Development of student portfolio and visual art recognition is stressed. PREREQUISITE: Art I
ART III This course is designed to allow advanced students to further explore art media and theories. Students will work within guidelines set up by the instructor. PREREQUISITE: Art II
THEATER I This course is an introduction to theater. Voice and diction, improvisation, theater history, basic technical theater, basic acting techniques, self-confidence, and relaxation techniques are important units. Students will be required to perform in class and on stage in front of an audience. Participation in UIL One-Act Play competition is optional. After school rehearsals are requirements for cast and crew members during the second semester spring competition.
THEATER
II This course is an advanced continuation of Theater Arts I with the students developing a leadership role by assisting Theater Arts I students, directing, characterizing, and modeling stage techniques. Career opportunities will be explored. Theater Arts II students will be required to prepare for contests and attend rehearsals during the spring competition. PREREQUISITE: Theater I
MUSIC
I-IV CHOIR The purpose of the choir is for training in vocal production, choral blend, music theory and sight-reading, and performances for school functions. MUSIC
I-IV BAND During the fall semester, the Italy Gladiator Band prepares for football half-time performances and the U.I.L. Marching Contest. This course may apply toward the 1-½ credits required in Physical Education. During the spring semester, band students prepare for competitions and U.I.L. Contests. Band students are required to attend summer band practices during the month of August.
MUSIC
HISTORY Students will study the major historical periods of music with emphasis on composers, musical style, and musical form. Students will study the relationships of musical works, composers, forms, and styles to the political and social events of their musical and historical periods.
AGRICULTURAL
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Grades 9-12 A basic course designed to provide an introduction to global agriculture. The course includes instructional units in agricultural career development, leadership, communications, personal finance, and mechanized agriculture. ½ Credit APPLIED AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Grades 9-12 A basic course designed to enhance the agricultural comprehension in agricultural science. The course includes soils, plants, animals, agricultural construction, food science, supervised agricultural experience programs, and leadership. ½ Credit ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AGRICULTURE Grades 9-12 A course designed to introduce the entrepreneurial opportunities in the American system of agribusiness. Instruction includes units on the nature of entrepreneurship, economic principles, business records, capital resources, insurance, business laws, promotion strategies, human resource management, application of computers, and the components of a business plan. ½ Credit
WILDLIFE AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT Grades 9-12 A
course designed to examine the importance of wildlife and outdoor recreation
with emphasis on using wildlife and natural resources. ½
Credit LANDSCAPE
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE ½ Credit PERSONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN AGRICULTURE Grades 9-12 A comprehensive course designed to develop agricultural leadership, citizenship, and cooperation. Instruction includes such topics as personal development, employee/employer relations, and group and interpersonal communication skills. ½
Credit
AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Grades 9-12 A
course designed to develop appropriate spoken, written, and visual
communications techniques and procedures. ½ Credit INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS Grades 9-12 A course designed to introduce basic theory and specialized skills in agricultural mechanics. Skills to be developed include tool identification and safe use, carpentry, electricity, plumbing, masonry, fencing, painting, metal working, and welding processes. ½
Credit
HOME MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT Grades 9-12 A course
designed to develop the skills and knowledge needed to improve and maintain
the urban or rural home and adjacent buildings, including the analysis of
repair needs and use of approved safety techniques. ½ Credit AGRICULTURAL
STRUCTURES TECHNOLOGY
Grades 9-12 A course designed to develop the skills in the maintenance, evaluation, design, and building of agricultural structures using approved construction techniques. ½
Credit AGRICULTURAL METAL FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY Grades 9-12 A course designed to develop skills in metal equipment assembly and joining processes. ½ Credit AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS I/II Grades 11-12 A laboratory-oriented course designed to introduce the scientific principles, concepts, and skill development necessary in agricultural mechanics. The course emphasizes soil and water conservation, electrification, concrete and masonry construction, building planning and construction, small engine and agricultural equipment maintenance and repair, and oxyfuel and electric cutting and welding. Instruction will include information on career opportunities, leadership activities, and record keeping practices related to the industry. 1 Credit FOOD TECHNOLOGY Grades 9-12 A course
concerned with world food production; the processing, preparing, and packaging
of foods; government regulations regarding foods; exploring career
opportunities; and leadership development. ½ Credit PLANT
AND ANIMAL PRODUCTION
Grades 9-12 A course designed to provide principles of animal and plant production and the management of soils as related to agriculture. ½ Credit ANIMAL SCIENCE Grades 9-12 A course designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to the nutrition, reproduction, health, and management of domestic animals. ½ Credit PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE Grades 9-12 A course designed to examine soil and plant relationships that affect the production of food and fiber. ½ Credit
HOME
ECONOMICS PERSONAL AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Grades 9-12 This comprehensive laboratory course is designed to address a broad range of knowledge and skills to personal development and management, promotion of strong families, and preparation for adult roles. Content includes a focus in interpersonal skills; decision-making; promotion of family strengths and well-being; developing positive relationships with peers; child development and care; and clothing selection and maintenance. Other studies address nutrition and dietary practices; food selection and preparation; budgeting and consumer-buying practices; and management of family housing needs. Influences of societal and technological changes, career options, and the management of multiple family, community, and wage-earner roles are included. 1 Credit CAREER STUDIES RECOMMENDED Grades 10-12 This comprehensive course provides opportunities to explore factors in influencing career choices and demonstrate employability skills that lead to career success. Content includes career opportunities in child development and early childhood education, family studies and human services, consumer and resource management, the hospitality industry, the textiles and apparel industries, environmental design, the home economics/family and consumer sciences profession, and nutrition and wellness/food science and technology. Hands-on experiences in the occupationally specific training areas may be provided. ½ Credit FAMILY AND CAREER MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDED Grades 11-12 This comprehensive course emphasizes preparation for family and career roles, effective management, and personal and career effectiveness. Topics include managing family, community, and wage-earner roles; impact of technology on the workforce and the family; correlation of personal and family strengths to employment opportunities; interpersonal skills; and personal characteristics that lead to career and personal success. Other topics include heath-related issues affecting employees, nutrition management, ethical and legal practices in the workplace, financial and time management, wardrobe planning and maintenance, and housing considerations and management. ½ Credit INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY LIFE RECOMMENDED Grades 10-12 This technical course is designed to focus on personal development, interpersonal relationships, effective individual and family functioning, and career preparation – all within a changing society. The course addresses personal identity, responsibilities of living as an independent adult, relationship development outside the family, and factors related to marital success. Special attention is focused on understanding the roles, responsibilities, and impact of the family on individuals and society; promoting and strengthening the family unit; and managing multiple family, community, and wage-earner roles. ½ Credit PREPARATION FOR PARENTING RECOMMENDED Grades 10-12 This technical laboratory course is deigned to provide individuals opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in preparation to function effectively in the role of parent or caregiver. Content stresses parental responsibilities; child guidance techniques; parents as positive role models; parents as their children’s first teacher; and parenting practices which promote a child’s development, health, safety, and well-being. Managing family crises, managing multiple roles of family members throughout the life cycle, and career preparation are additional topics. ½ Credit CHILD DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDED Grades 10-12 This technical laboratory course is designed to focus on knowledge and skills related to the development, care, guidance, and protection of children. Instruction addresses the principles and procedures for promoting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of young children, including those with special needs. Other topics include characteristics of quality childcare, career options related to the care and education of children, and the management of multiple community and family roles. ½ Credit NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCE RECOMMENDED Grades 10-12 This technical laboratory course concentrates on nutrition, food choices, and food management skills for individuals and the family throughout the life cycle. Instruction addresses nutrition and food science from the perspective of food habits and wellness; menu planning; special dietary needs; food costs and budgeting; consumer food-buying strategies; food safety and sanitation procedures; food labels; technology implications; and food handling, storage, and preparation practices. Meal etiquette; career options; and techniques for managing multiple family, community, and wage-earner roles are part of the content. ½ Credit FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RECOMMENDED Grades 10-12 This technical laboratory course provides foundational training in the area of food science and technology. Content addresses food science principles; nutrition and wellness; food technology; world food supply; managing multiple family, community, and wage-earner roles; and career options in nutrition, food science, and food technology. Instructional topics include diet-related disorders, diets appropriate to the life cycle and other factors, therapeutic diets, chemical and physical changes that affect food product quality, technologies used in food processing and product development, food safety and sanitation standards, market research, legal issues, and food policies. Laboratory activities utilizing research methods related to current issues in food science, technology, and nutrition are included. ½ Credit MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDED Grades 10-12 This technical course encompasses material on the management process, management of resources, managing multiple roles within the life span, and career options and preparation. Content stresses knowledge and skills related to decision-making, problem solving, and goal setting as management tools. Also addressed are effective practices for managing a wide range of resources including time, energy, environmental and financial resources; as well as technology, community, and human resources. ½ Credit CONSUMER AND FAMILY ECONOMICS RECOMMENDED Grades 10-12 This technical course focuses on management of financial resources and obligations to meet personal and family needs across the life span. The course addresses consumer rights and responsibilities, family spending decisions, issues affecting consumers and the U.S. economy, effective consumer buying and consumer protection, credit management, technology implications, retirement planning, and family financial security. Career options available in consumer and resource management and strategies for managing multiple family, community, and wage-earner roles are part of the content. ½ Credit APPAREL RECOMMENDED Grades 10-12 This technical laboratory course focuses on apparel from the perspectives of personal decision making related to apparel, the apparel industry, and career preparation. Topics include managing the apparel dollar, apparel repair and alteration, and wardrobe planning, care, and maintenance. Quality apparel construction is addressed as it relates to consumer decision-making and career preparation for the apparel industry. Other content addresses career options and management practices for assuming multiple family, community, and wage-earner roles. ½ Credit TEXTILE AND APPAREL DESIGN RECOMMENDED Grades 10-12 This technical course is designed to address the textiles and apparel industries, textile design and production, apparel design practices and influences, and career preparation. Instruction includes knowledge and skills of the design industry, fibers, fabrics, textile and apparel manufacturing systems, product marketing techniques, technology applications, international impact of the textiles and apparel industries, federal regulations, and career options. Design procedures and management of multiple family, community, and wage-earner roles are emphasized. ½ Credit HOUSING RECOMMENDED Grades 10-12 This technical laboratory course focuses on the management of family housing needs, housing and the environment, and career preparation. Content includes types of housing, legal and financial aspects of housing, home safety and maintenance, space utilization, factors affecting housing choices, technology applications, and basic housing construction features. Other topics are interior and exterior environmental issues; impact of housing decisions on managing multiple family, community, and wage-earner roles; career options; and housing trends for the future. ½ Credit INTERIOR DESIGN RECOMMENDED Grades 10-12 This technical laboratory course focuses on the design of residential and nonresidential interior environments to achieve occupant well-being and productivity. Content addresses design practices and influences, lighting, materials, furnishings, legal considerations, and the impact of technology on interiors. Budgeting, consumer decision making, safety, the care and maintenance of interiors, career preparation, and the management of multiple adult roles are emphasized. ½ Credit
BUSINESS,
TECHNOLOGY, CAREER
ACCOUNTING Grades 10-12 Introduces general accounting concepts, principles, and procedures; emphasizes the need for financial records; provides the fundamental equation and its application to accounting procedures, including the basic steps of the accounting cycle, special journals and ledgers, work sheets, adjusting and closing entries, special problems in the purchase and sale of merchandise, notes and interest, depreciation, accruals and prepaid items, payroll records, and personal income taxes. Develops the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for individuals to conduct personal business or to further an education in the field of accounting. Students complete practice sets or simulations, use calculators, and process some data electronically. BUSINESS
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS I Develops technology skills with applications to personal or business situations focusing on word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, telecommunications, desktop publishing, presentation management, networking, operating systems, and emerging technologies; and develops intermediate-level skills. Course can count for one credit of Technology Applications. BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING RECOMMENDED Grades 10-12 Focuses on structured programming and analytical problem-solving skills; develops advanced programming skills, with emphasis on methodologies, algorithms, and data structures; investigates programming languages and operating systems; analyzes computer systems through programming applications; and examines confidentiality and security of information as well as employment opportunities in various business environments. Course can count for one credit of Technology Applications. BUSINESS LAW RECOMMENDED Grades 11-12 Introduces law and the origins and necessity of the legal system; provides insight into the evolution and development of laws that govern business in our society; develops an understanding of how organization and operation of the legal system impact business; develops an understanding of rights and duties within the business environment; and includes contractual responsibility, protection of individual rights in legal relationships relative to warranties, product liability, secured and unsecured debts, negotiable instruments, agencies, employer-employee relations, property ownership and transfer, landlord and tenant, wills and estates, community property, social security, and taxation. RECORDKEEPING RECOMMENDED Grades 10-12 Introduces the basic requirements for keeping records for both personal and business use. Students will be required to process many types of cash records including cash registers, sales, purchases, petty cash, vouchers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payrolls. In addition some budgeting and inventory accounting will be done.
KEYBOARDING Develops psychomotor skill in operating the keyboard as well as achieving acceptable speed and accuracy levels; provides for instruction in formatting of basic documents for both personal and business use; provides opportunities for students to apply keyboarding skills in real-life situations; emphasizes mastery of touch control of keyboard characters, correct key stroking, and proper manipulations of operative parts and care of the machine; develops skill through a continuous program of selective practice based on diagnosis of individual needs; provides instruction in the production of letters, manuscripts, tabulations, business communications, reports and themes, and composition at the keyboard; and also includes skill development in proofreading, spelling, word division, punctuation, and correction techniques. COMPUTER SCIENCE I RECOMMENDED Grades 10-12 Intended as preparation for college study in computer science. Major course topics include: beginning concepts and skills required in the use of higher order programming languages, knowledge and uses of various data types, construction and use of algorithms, beginning concepts of applications of computer systems, and concepts associated with the social implications of computers. PREREQUISITE:
Geometry, Algebra II (or concurrent enrollment) COMPUTER SCIENCE II RECOMMENDED Grades 11-12 Offered to students desiring to continue the st |
