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High School Course GuideEnrollment, College and Career Information
2014-2015
View this guide on the World Wide Web at:www.putnamcityschools.org
Planning for High School and College Planning Guide ACE/ELL Accommodation ACE Testing Exceptions and Exemptions ACE Testing Flowchart ACE College Prep Curriculum/Course Selection Courses Approved for Elective Credit/Putnam City AP and Honors Courses The Courses to Take to Prepare for College Requirements and Checklist for Graduation Freshman Checklist Sophomore Checklist Junior Checklist Senior Checklist College Readiness with ACT and PLAN College/University Concurrent Enrollment College/University Financial Aid Oklahoma’s Promise Advanced Placement
Course Descriptions Business and Computer Competitive Athletics Family and Consumer Science (F.A.C.S.) Financial Literacy Fine Arts Health and Physical Education Health Professions Language Arts Leadership Courses Marketing Education Mathematics Science Social Studies Technology Education World Languages Concurrent Enrollment in Technology Programs for College Credit Courses Available at Francis Tuttle Technology Center
An Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the fundamental policy of the Putnam City School District 1 to provide equal opportunity
in all of its operations and in all areas of employment practice and to assure that there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, national origin or
ancestry, marital or veteran status, or disability.
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Contents
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Scheduling Process
This booklet is a synopsis of the courses to be offered during the 2014-2015 school year and is designed to aid students and their parents in the selection of courses for pre-enrollment. It includes required and elective courses and activities for grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. To be offered, each course must have a specified number of pre-enrolled students. Courses listed in this booklet which do not attract enough students during registration will not be offered. In some cases, a class may be paired with another class, as individual high schools may find it beneficial to schedule courses in combination to facilitate team teaching. Scheduling information will be available during pre-enrollment.
Planning Process
Please review the high school gradu-ation requirements. Meeting these requirements is the responsibility of the student and parent. The school’s staff can and will give advice about the courses that are offered, but ultimately success in high school rests upon the shoulders of each student.
Graduation Exercises
Students must meet graduation requirements by the end of the spring term in order to participate in graduation exercises. Students in the class of 2014 and beyond must complete 25 credits and pass four end-of-instruction tests in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. Two of the end-of-instruction tests must include Algebra I and English II, or an approved alternative test, to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Virtual Classes
Web-based courses may be taken through Putnam City Schools by enrolling in Putnam City Virtual School, www.putnamcityvirtual.org. Virtual courses may be taken for remediation, credit deficiencies and course acceleration. Students may be eligible to take additional virtual course work in addition to the seven courses required for full-time enroll-ment.
Juniors and seniors have the opportunity to enroll in one virtual course per year at no additional cost. Students interested in this opportunity can obtain more information by con-tacting their counselor and the Putnam City District Enrollment Office at 491-7631.
Unless otherwise authorized, students must be in school the full day and maintain a full schedule to graduate.
High school counselors and teachers are your greatest source of information when making course selections for the coming year.
We recommend that students and parents work with the faculty and staff to plan the courses to be taken for the entire four years of high school, not simply those to be taken during the coming year. Things to consider when completing a four-year plan of study are high school graduation requirements, prior successes and failures, special interests and aptitudes, college entrance requirements, and other career plans.
Valedictorian
Cumulative GPA through the first semester of a student’s senior year will determine valedictorian status. The top 1% of graduating seniors with the highest weighted GPA will earn valedictorian status. Eligible courses used to determine valedictorian status will be defined as those taken on campus during the potential 24.5 credits a student may be enrolled in from the first semester of their freshman year through the first semester of their senior year.
For honor graduates, cumulative GPA through the first semester of a student’s senior year will be used to determine eligible status.
Planning Guide
Hannah Schmitz, a Putnam City High School graduate, explains how AP classes are helping her find success at Oklahoma State University.
PrePare to exCel
Go to the videohttp://ow.ly/smkGl2
Law Requires that Students Pass ACE Exams or an Alternative to Receive Diploma In 2005, Oklahoma legislators passed the Achieving Classroom Excellence (ACE) law, launching many new programs and requirements aimed at strengthening Oklahoma schools and insuring that high school graduates master skills to succeed in college and the workplace. The law says that students planning to graduate must additionally take and pass four “end-of-instruction” tests or perform at a specified level on any one of a number of alternative tests as determined by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
Tests Students Must PassEvery Oklahoma student shall demonstrate mastery of the state academic content standards in the following subject areas in order to graduate from a public high school with a standard diploma: 1. Algebra I; 2. English II; and 3. Two of the following five: a. Algebra II, b. Biology I, c. English III, d. Geometry, and e. United States History.
To demonstrate mastery, students must attain at least a proficient score on the end-of-instruction criterion-referenced tests administered. All students must take the end-of-instruction (EOI) exams for any course they complete and for which an EOI exists. Each student who completes the instruction for English II, English III, United States History, Biology I, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II at the secondary level shall complete an end-of-instruction test.
Students who do not attain at least a proficient score on any end-of-instruction test shall be provided the opportu-nity for remediation and the opportunity to retake the test until at least a proficient score is attained on the tests of Algebra I, English II, and two of the tests required or an approved alternative test. Remediation may be provided by extended time during the school day, a summer academy, tutoring, online coursework, or other supplementary ser-vices.
Oklahoma law provides procedures whereby alternate tests may be used to fulfill the ACE graduation testing require-ments. The alternate tests may not be given in lieu of the EOI exams, but may be used by students who did not score
Accommodations for English Language Learners (ELLs)
English language learners are students who speak a language other than English at home and whose English proficiency is limited. Oklahoma State’s required English proficiency level is a literacy score of 4.5 and a composite score of 5.0 on the WIDA Test. WIDA stands for World-class Instructional Design and Assessment. Putnam City teachers use multiple strategies in mainstream classrooms, including, but not limited to, sheltered instruction strategies, differentiated strategies, and culturally responsive classroom strategies. Furthermore, when grammar is not the focus of instruction, teachers base the English language learners’ grade on content in lieu of grammatical correctness. Additionally, teachers are encouraged to provide ELLs with differentiated assignments and assessments. Instead of using a pass/fail grading system, they use grading modifications commonly used with students on IEP to determine a letter grade for ELL students who are classified as newcomers.
aCeat the proficient level on one or more of the EOI exams required for graduation. Each ACE Exam has a set of qualified alternate tests, each with a qualifying Proficient and Advanced score. Qualifying Alternate Tests include selected subtests from ACT, PLAN, CLEP, SAT, IB, WorkKeys, and AP exams as well as proficient scores in Algrebra III (for Algebra II) and English III (for English II). See your counselor for information about specific minimum scores that must be attained to fulfill the ACE graduation testing requirement after an unsuccessful attempt on a specific EOI examination. Or go to www.ok.gov/sde/ace-students-and-parents#Alt%20Tests
A flowchart, the requirements, and a list of testing exemptions and exclusions are found on subsequent pages of this course guide.
New Legislation: Senate Bill 559 (2013):Students who score 10 percent above the cut scores approved by the State Board of Education for the ACT, SAT, ACT PLAN or PSAT alternate tests shall be deemed to have satisfactorily demonstrated mastery of the state academic content standards in the subject areas for which alternative tests have been approved and shall be exempt from taking the EOI tests in the subject areas of Algebra II, English III, Geometry, or U.S. History.
In addition, students who have a score that is equal to or above the cut scores approved by the State Board of Edu-cation for the Advanced Placement course exams, ACT Workkeys, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) alternate tests shall be deemed to have satisfactorily demonstrated mastery of the state academic content standards in the subject areas for which alternative tests have been approved and shall be exempt from taking the EOI tests in the subject areas of Algebra II, English III, Geometry, or U.S. History.
Answers to frequently asked questions may be found on the State Department of Education web site, www.ok.gov/sde/ace-students-and-parents
Additional Note:Putnam City students who received a failing grade in a course for which an EOI test is required, and who then score at least “Proficient” or “Advanced” on the related EOI or an associated alternative test approved by the State Board of Education, will be given credit for the class and have a grade of “P” (Pass) recorded on their transcript in addition to the grade of F.
3
ACE Testing Exceptions and Exemptions
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plet
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er R
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iatio
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and
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at O
ptio
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■ S
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ours
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sign
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Sta
te B
oard
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duca
tion
■ S
tud
ents
who
hav
e an
Ind
ivid
ualiz
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duc
atio
n P
rog
ram
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Mas
tery
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ect
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ay b
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mon
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ted
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core
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men
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blis
hed
by t
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iatio
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om t
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tand
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r pr
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ore
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tate
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and
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note
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the
stu
dent
’s A
CE
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onst
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tery
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ulat
ive
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rd.
■ S
tud
ents
wit
h ex
tenu
atin
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uden
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ith e
xten
uatin
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rcum
stan
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s w
hich
are
une
xpec
ted,
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gnifi
cant
ly d
isru
ptiv
e, b
eyon
d a
stud
ent’s
con
trol
, and
whi
ch m
ay h
ave
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ly
affe
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his
/her
aca
dem
ic p
erfo
rman
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ay a
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for
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r on
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ste
ps li
sted
in t
he A
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char
t fo
r an
indi
vidu
al E
OI f
rom
the
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klah
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of E
duca
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■ S
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who
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om
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r th
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r Fo
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rd o
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plet
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quire
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ts –
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ulat
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ced
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nsat
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ore
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er R
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iatio
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at O
ptio
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ents
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vate
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hom
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r th
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nth
grad
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8-20
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r Fo
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or
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plet
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nglis
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r co
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ents
whi
le in
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ate
scho
ol o
r ho
me
scho
ol
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sfer
to
an O
klah
oma
Publ
ic H
igh
Scho
ol
Eith
er:
1 T
ake
EOI;
or2
App
ly s
core
from
pre
viou
sly
adm
inis
tere
d ap
prov
ed A
ltern
ate
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; or
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ake
an a
ppro
ved
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rnat
e Te
st; o
r4
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plet
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of C
ours
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t de
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the
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te B
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rd p
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vel o
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rd o
f pro
gres
s on
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plet
ing
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stin
g Re
quire
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ts –
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ulat
ive
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rd (i
f nec
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ry);
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tinue
thr
ough
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ore
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er R
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iatio
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and
Repe
at O
ptio
ns
AC
E Te
stin
g Ex
cept
ions
and
Exe
mpt
ions
http://vimeo.com/osde/ace-for-parents
Learn more about ACE at www.ok.gov/sde/ace-students-and-parents Start with the ACE Orientation video
4
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ate
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nd o
f Cou
rse
Proj
ect
desi
gned
and
app
rove
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the
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te
Boa
rd o
f Edu
catio
n.
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rd p
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rman
ce le
vel
on t
rans
crip
t (E
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duat
e w
ith a
St
anda
rd D
iplo
ma
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onst
rate
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tery
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t of
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onte
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t A
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radu
atio
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quire
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ts
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r N
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8-20
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g Sc
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ll in
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e C
urric
ulum
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res
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nt/G
uard
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Opt
Out
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roll
in C
olle
ge P
repa
rato
ry/
Wor
k Re
ady
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ricul
umTa
ke E
nd-o
f-In
stru
ctio
n (E
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for
each
Cou
rse
for
whi
ch In
stru
ctio
n is
Com
plet
ed a
nd a
n EO
I Exi
sts*
or
appl
y to
an
alre
ady
adm
inis
tere
d
alte
rnat
e as
sess
men
t sc
ore
that
is 1
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bove
the
Boa
rd a
ppro
ved
cu
t sc
ore
for
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SAT/
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r ap
ply
to a
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read
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min
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red
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rnat
e as
sess
men
t sc
ore
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is t
he s
ame
as t
he
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rd a
ppro
ved
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e fo
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ork
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for
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ish
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met
ry, A
lgeb
ra II
or
U.S
. His
tory
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p re
cord
of p
rogr
ess
on c
ompl
etin
g A
CE
Te
stin
g Re
quire
men
ts –
C
umul
ativ
e Re
cord
Satis
fact
ory/
Profi
cien
t or
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ance
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ore
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ited
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wle
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atis
fact
ory
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e
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fact
ory/
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cien
t or
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ore
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ited
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wle
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atis
fact
ory
Scor
e
5
The ACE law requires students to complete a college preparatory curriculum unless the student’s parent or legal guardian approves the student to “opt out” of the college preparatory curriculum. If the parent or legal guardian chooses to exercise their option to not enroll the student in the college preparatory curriculum, the parent must sign and return the proper form, a sample of which is given below. Choosing the courses a student takes in high school is an important decision for parents and their student. A college preparatory curriculum is challenging and may help determine a student’s future success. Research indicates that students who take a college preparatory curriculum and pursue education and training beyond high school have more career opportunities and a higher income and rate of employment. Parents or guardians are not required to sign this form as the student will automatically be enrolled in the college preparatory curriculum. However, if you do not want your student enrolled in the college preparatory curriculum, you must complete the information below and return it to the school prior to enrollment. The existing curriculum and college preparatory curriculum options are presented elsewhere in this guide. If you have questions, please contact your school principal or school counselor.
To “opt out” of the college preparatory curriculum, please return this form to your school prior to enrollment.
As the parent or legal guardian, please do not enroll the following student in the college preparatory curriculum.
Student’s Name (print) Grade:
Name of High School:
Parent/Guardian’s Name (print) Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date
Parent/Guardian’s Mailing Address:
Daytime Telephone Number:S A MP L E
Course Selection
Course selection should be a firm decision, thoughtfully made by the student after careful consultation with parents, teachers and counselors. Considerations should be: 1) Graduation requirements: both total credits and specific courses, 2) Prior successes and failures, 3) Special interests and aptitudes, 4) College entrance requirements and other career plans.
Institutional staffing, scheduling, building use, and budgetary decisions are based upon student pre-enrollment. Therefore, student requests for schedule changes sometimes cannot be granted. From the beginning of the scheduling process in January until the end of May, students are provided ample opportunities to take an active part in the development of their schedules. Any requests for schedule changes after the last day of school will be granted only in unusual situations and with administrative approval. No change will be pos-sible after the last day of school. Schedule change requests may be made during the first week of school for the following reasons only: 1) To make up failures 2) Computer error 3) Outside credit earned 4) Misplacement due to lack of recommended courses or inadequate background
All students are required to attend an entire school day. Exceptions are concurrent enrollment, mentorships and work study. No work permits will be issued for work during the school day.
All students must complete eight (8) terms of high school. Exceptions may be approved by the superintendent of schools.
Correspondence or online course(s) must be taken through an accredited institution recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and may not be counted toward daily attendance. Any course taken for credit must be pre-approved by the high school principal prior to enrollment.
College Prep is required
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Fine Arts (1 credit) Art I-III Instrumental Music I, II, III Art 3D Vocal Music Choir I-IV Art 3D Design Show Choir I, II Ceramics I (1/2) AP Music Theory Ceramics II (1/2) AP Art History Film Studies Graphic Design Dance I, II AP Studio Art Stagecrafts I, II Humanities (see counselor for credit eligibility) Theater I-III
Physical Education (1/2 credit) Aerobics Fitness/Wellness Training (Weight Training) Lifetime Recreation ROTC (physical education requirement waived if student is in competitive athletics, dance, cheer, pom, show choir, step team, athletic manager/trainer or marching band).
Computer/Technology Computer Applications I Computer Applications II
Fundamentals of Web Design Newspaper or Yearbook* Design 3-D CAD Computer Programming Electronics* Desktop Publishing Career Tech Computer Courses at FTCT Pre-Engineering* Robotics* Architectural Engineering* *(will not count for Oklahoma’s Promise technology credit requirements)
Advanced Placement/Pre-AP Courses Information
The following honors courses will receive weighted credit based on a 5-point scale (5 points for a grade of A, 4 points for B, etc.).
Students enrolling in Advanced Placement courses are expected to complete all components of the course, including the AP Examination. Financial assistance is available to help cover the costs of the examination. See the AP Coordinator in your high school or your counselor for details.
Putnam City graduates who attempt and complete 5 or more Advanced Placement courses will earn the district AP Achievement Award. Awardees will be entitled to wear a special medal signifying this achievement during graduation exercises.
elective and aP Courses
English Language & Comp. (III)English Literature & Comp. (IV)Spanish Literature Spanish languageFrench languageLatin Mandarin ChineseStudio ArtArt HistoryMusic TheoryWorld Language
Advanced Placement
Chemistry Biology Physics Environmental ScienceCalculus ABCalculus BCEuropean History PsychologyU.S. Government U.S. HistoryHuman GeographyStatistics
Pre-AP Classes
English I,English IIGeometryAlgebra IIMath Analysis
Biology IChemistry IPhysics IFrench IIISpanish IIIChinese IIILatin III
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Preparing For College
English 4 units grammar, composition and literature
Math 3 units Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry, trigonometry, math analysis, pre-calculus (must have completed geometry and Algebra II), calculus and Advanced Placement statistics
Laboratory Science 3 units biology, chemistry, physics or any lab science certified by school district; general science courses don’t qualify
History and 3 units must include one unit of American history and two units from the subjects ofCitizenship Skills history, economics, geography, government, civics and/or non-Western culture
Other 2 units from any of the subjects listed above or from computer science units or world language units.
Total 15 units
The Grades to MakeWhen you apply for admissions to an Oklahoma state college or university, the institution will look at either your score on a national test (ACT or SAT) or your high school grade point average (GPA) and where your average ranks within your high school class or your GPA in the 15 high school core classes required for college entry.
The 2005 Oklahoma Legislature passed SB 982, also known as the ACE College Preparatory/Work Ready Curriculum, mandating a default college preparatory/work ready curriculum beginning with students graduating from high school in 2010. The default curriculum is aligned with the 2010 Oklahoma’s Promise curriculum, and the legislation requires that all courses within the curriculum be approved for college admission. (www.OKcollegestart.org/Plan_for_College/Courses_to_Take/Courses_to_Take.aspx)Putnam City graduation requirements may exceed those for admission to Oklahoma colleges and universities.
OKLAHOMA STATE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ADMISSION STANDARDS FOR FALL 2014
University of Oklahoma
Community Colleges You don’t need to make certain scores, but you should fulfill the following requirements: take required high school classes AND graduate from an accredited high school or have a GED AND take the ACT exam.
Oklahoma State University Score a 24 ACT or 1090 SAT OR have a 3.0 GPA and rank in the top 33 percent of your class OR have a 3.0 GPA1 in the 15-unit core and a 21 ACT or 980 SAT OR score a 22 ACT or 1020 SAT or have an unweighted high school core curriculum GPA of 3.0 plus undergo a review of cognitive and non-cognitive factors2
(Resident)3 - Score a 24 ACT or 1090 SAT and have a 3.0 GPA or rank in the top 50 percent of your class OR have a 3.0 GPA and rank in the top 25 percent of your classFor Fall 2016, all Oklahoma resident students will be considered for admission using holistic review and selection, which will employ a wide-range of student profiles. The University of Oklahoma will continue to adhere to Oklahoma State Regents minimum standards for admission to research-tier insti-tutions which includes a 22 ACT/1020 SAT or un-weighted core GPA of at least 3.0
(Non-Resident) - Score a 26 ACT or 1170 SAT and have a 3.0 GPA or rank in the top 50 percent of your class OR have a 3.0 GPA and rank in the top 25 percent of your class3,4 OR have a 3.5 GPA and rank in the top 25 percent of your class4 OR have a 3.0 GPA1 in the 15-unit core and a 22 ACT or 1020 SAT5
Regional Universities
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Score a 24 ACT or 1090 SAT AND have a 3.0 GPA and rank in the top 50 percent of your class OR have a 3.0 GPA1 and rank in the top 25 percent OR have a 3.0 GPA and a 22 ACT or 1020 SAT.
Score a 20 ACT or 940 SAT OR have a 2.7 GPA and rank in the top 50 percent of your class OR have a 2.7 GPA1
1. Additional weighting (1.0) will be added to the GPA of students who take Advanced Placement2, 3, 4, 5 - Resident and Nonresident students who do not precisely meet all admission standards but meet other cognitive and non-cognitive factors may be admitted or placed on a waiting list and evaluated for possible admission according to stated policy. For details go to www.OKcollegestart.org
Note: If you want to go to a state university, but you don’t meet the course and grade requirements, ask your high school counselor about Oklahoma’s Right-to-Try provisions.
Colleges and universities also recommend one additional unit of science, one additional unit of math, and two units of fine arts.
the Courses to take
(taken in high school)
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Oklahoma and Putnam City CurriculumRequirements for Graduation Classes of 2014 and Thereafter
Additional elective credits to reach a total of 25.
25 Total Credits
Course Semester Completed
English I o oEnglish II o o English III o o English IV o o
Math ___________ o o Math ___________ o o Math ___________ o o Math ___________ o o
Biology I o o Science _________ o o Science _________ o o Science _________ o o
United States History o o Government o Oklahoma History o World History o o
Fine Arts or Speech o o
Physical Education o
World Language ________ o oWorld Language ________ o o ORComputer/Technology o oComputer/Technology o Computer/Technology o
Financial Literacy o
4 English: 1 credit of English I 1 credit of English II 1 credit of English III 1 credit of English IV
3 Mathematics: (taken in high school.) Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Math Analysis, Calculus, or any mathematics courses with content and/or rigor above Algebra I and approved for college admission.
3 Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or any lab science courses with content and/or rigor equal to or above Biology and approved for college admission
3 Social Studies: 1 credit United States History 1/2 credit Government 1/2 credit Oklahoma History 1 credit of World History
1/2 Computer/Technology: (PC Requirement) 1/2 credit in the area of Technology
1/2 Physical Education: 1/2 credit in the area of Physical Education
2 World Language: 2 credits of the same World Language OR 2 Computer Technology approved for college admission (11/2 ACE requirement plus 1/2 from below)
1 The Arts: 1 credit of Fine Arts which may include, but are not limited to, music, art or drama OR 1 unit of Speech.
* physical education requirement waived if student is in competitive athletics, cheer, pom, dance, show choir, step team, athletic trainer, ROTC, or marching band.
Satisfactory or Advanced scores in 4 of the following Oklahoma End of Instruction tests are required:Biology I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and United States History
Semester Completed
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ACE Graduation Requirements
EOI Tests Completed
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Class of 2015 and BeyondStandard Requirements
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your
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des
up.
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mon
ey. S
ign
up fo
r a c
olle
ge s
avin
gs a
ccou
nt fr
om O
klah
oma’
s 52
9 co
llege
sav
ings
pla
n (O
K4S
avin
g.or
g) o
r co
ntin
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add
mon
ey to
an
exis
ting
acco
unt.
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rally
bes
t to
keep
mos
t sav
ings
in th
e pa
rent
’s n
ame.
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cha
nce.
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’t m
iss
out o
n O
klah
oma’
s P
rom
ise!
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ou d
idn’
t sig
n up
in th
e 8t
h or
9th
gra
de, v
isit
okpr
omis
e.or
g fo
r pro
gram
requ
irem
ents
and
to s
ign
up fo
r thi
s sc
hola
rshi
p pr
ogra
m.
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it u
p. C
ontin
ue y
our c
onve
rsat
ions
with
you
r gui
danc
e co
unse
lor,
teac
hers
, fam
ily m
embe
rs o
r oth
er tr
uste
d ad
ults
abo
ut y
our p
lans
afte
r hig
h sc
hool
. Tal
k w
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mily
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nds
abou
t the
ir ed
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iona
l cho
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.
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w w
hat y
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wha
t cou
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you
’ll n
eed
to ta
ke to
sat
isfy
the
requ
irem
ents
of t
he s
choo
l you
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inte
rest
ed in
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ndin
g. V
isit
OK
high
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.org
to le
arn
mor
e.
Take
it to
the
next
leve
l. In
vest
igat
e A
P an
d ot
her h
onor
s-le
vel c
ours
es to
kno
w w
hat’s
ava
ilabl
e an
d if
you’
re
elig
ible
to e
nrol
l.
File
it a
way
.Keepupdatingyour“M
yfuture”file,w
hichshouldcontainthefollowingitems:
Cop
ies
of re
port
card
s
L
ists
of a
war
ds a
nd h
onor
s
Li
sts
of p
aid
or v
olun
teer
sch
ool a
nd c
omm
unity
act
iviti
es
S
kill
asse
ssm
ent q
uizz
es a
nd re
sults
Be
activ
e.Continueparticipatinginextracurricularactivitiesandvolunteerwork.Manyadmissionsofficerslookfor
stud
ents
who
act
ivel
y pa
rtici
pate
in th
eir s
choo
l and
com
mun
ity.
Kee
p it
up. S
tay
invo
lved
in a
cade
mic
enr
ichm
ent p
rogr
ams,
sum
mer
wor
ksho
ps a
nd c
amps
with
a s
peci
al fo
cus
such
as
mus
ic, a
rts, s
cien
ce, e
tc. C
heck
out
the
free
Sum
mer
Aca
dem
ies
offe
red
to 8
th-1
2th
grad
e st
uden
ts, w
hich
al
low
you
to s
pend
tim
e at
an
Okl
ahom
a co
llege
or u
nive
rsity
and
lear
n ab
out a
eron
autic
s, e
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ear “
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de if
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What Does College Readiness Mean?Students who are college ready are academically prepared to enroll and succeed in college-level courses without needing to take developmental/remedial coursework during the freshman year in college.
The ACT College Readiness Benchmarks (English, 18; Math, 22; Reading, 22; Science Reasoning, 23) represent the minimum scores needed for a 50% chance of making a “B” or better or a 75% chance of making a “C” or better in entry-level college courses. To find out how scores relate to academic skills, visit www.act.org/standard.
What is the ACT?The ACT is a timed, curriculum-based, achievement test with four sections: English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning. The writing test is optional.
There are 215 questions on the ACT: English, 75 items (45 minutes); Math, 60 items (60 minutes); Reading, 40 items (35 minutes); and Science Reasoning, 40 items (35 minutes). The optional writing test adds 30 minutes.
Preparation for the ACT includes becoming familiar with the types of questions asked, taking rigorous academiccourses, building critical thinking skills, and practicing taking timed tests. Free test preparation materials are available from school counselors or from www.actstudent.org
Why Should You Take the ACT?ACT scores are accepted by all colleges/universities nationwide for college admission. All post-secondary schools in Oklahoma, including CareerTech, require that an incoming student have an ACT score. Many schools and universities use the results for course placement, course credit, and student advising. All highly-selective schools accept the ACT,and many will not require subject-related tests since the ACT is curriculum based. Students who plan to attend college or Universities outside of Oklahoma should also take the SAT. http://www.collegeboard.org
The questions on the ACT are directly related to what has been learned in high school courses in English,mathematics, and science. Because the ACT tests are based on what is taught in the high school curriculum,many students are more comfortable with the ACT than they are with traditional aptitude tests or tests with narrower content.
Students may qualify for fee waivers. School counselors will have information on fee waivers.
Acceptable ACT scores vary. Postsecondary institutions typically post on their website the scores students need to earn, usually combined with class rank and/or GPA, to gain acceptance at that institution. The ACT score range is 1-36. A general guideline is:
Admission Standard Typical ScoresOpen 16-21Traditional 18-24 (OU and OSU require a 24 composite)Selective 21-26Highly selective 25-36
The best time to take the ACT is in April or June before the beginning of the junior year. Students can retake the ACT during the fall of the senior year if not happy with their scores and many students take the ACT 2 or more times. Following this strategy will allow students who want to raise their scores the opportunity to do so. Testing the first time during the senior year may be too late for some scholarship and university application deadlines. You may register for the ACT at www.actstudent.org
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ACT’s EXPLORE and PLAN give students information to help plan for the future. The tests help students prepare for college and for the ACT.
EXPLORE, PLAN and the ACT are designed to work together to help students make educational and career plans starting in 8th grade and take them through high school and beyond. ALL Putnam City students take EXPLORE in their 8th-grade year as a part of a program funded by the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education.
The Regents also provide for the PLAN test, which is taken by all Putnam City students early in their 10th-grade year. Each of these programs includes a test with four parts—English, mathematics, reading, and science—and each offers an interest inventory. The inventory leads to career information for students based on their interests, abilities and work preferences.
Students can use the test scores to find out how well they know the subject matter and what they need to learn next. This will help them prepare for college and these results from EXPLORE and PLAN will also help them score better on the ACT.
The best-kept secret is that students can get a predicted score range for the next test. A student’s EXPLORE results include a predicted score range for PLAN. This predicted score range assumes that the student will take additional coursework and have some academic growth. The same thing goes for the PLAN results. Students get a predicted ACT score range on the PLAN report, again, assuming additional coursework and academic growth.
Score information can be used by the student and parents, not just by the counselor and admissions officers. EXPLORE and PLAN help students identify areas of academic strength and weakness in four areas important for success in college and the workplace—English, math, reading, and science.
PLAN can provide students and their parents with an early indicator of readiness for college, provide important information for building a high school course plan, and help identify careers in which he/she might be interested.
What’s the test like?PLAN includes four multiple-choice tests covering English, mathematics, reading, and science—the same subjects covered by the ACT test.
What Courses Do You Need for College and Career Preparation?ACT has suggested a core curriculum to prepare for college-level work. Make sure you check the requirement for the colleges and programs in which you are interested to see if additional classes are needed
ACT recommends that students take a core curriculum of at least:• Four years of English• Three years of mathematics, including rigorous courses in Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II• Three years of science, including rigorous courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics• Three years of social studies
The number one reason to take the right courses is to prepare to do college work and avoid the need to take remedial courses in college. It’s a waste of time and money to take basic courses in college that a student should have taken in high school.
Worse yet, a student can become discouraged and drop out. ACT research shows that one-fourth of college students don’t return for their second year of school, and only half graduate from the same school within five years. Many students aren’t completing their college degrees, and a big reason is that they aren’t prepared to do the work.
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Concurrent enrollment allows outstanding junior or senior high school students to take credit-earning college courses. The latest available admission requirements are listed below.
Concurrent Enrollment Standards 2013-2014 High School Seniors
Oklahoma State University – Score a 24 ACT or 1090 SAT OR have a 3.0 GPA AND rank in the top 33 percent of your class.University of Oklahoma – Score a 24 ACT or 1090 SAT AND have a 3.0 GPA or rank in the top 50 percent of your class OR have a 3.0 GPA AND rank in the top 30 percent of your class.University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) – Score a 24 ACT or 1090 SAT OR have a 3.0 GPA AND rank in the top 25 percent of your class.Regional Universities – Score a 20 ACT or 940 SAT OR have a 3.0 GPA AND rank in the top 50 percent of your class.Community Colleges – Score a 19 ACT or 900 SAT OR have a 3.0 GPA.
High School JuniorsResearch Universities (OSU and OU) – Score a 25 ACT or 1130 SAT OR have a 3.5 GPA.University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma - Score a 24 ACT or 1090 SAT OR have a 3.5 GPA.All Other Regional Universities – Score a 23 ACT or 1050 SAT OR have a 3.5 GPA.Community Colleges – Score a 21 ACT or 980 SAT OR have a 3.5 GPA.
The required ACT score is the composite score without the writing component. The required SAT score is the combined critical reading and mathematical score without the writing component. All concurrent students must have a signed statement from the high school principal stating that they are eligible to satisfy requirements for graduation from high school (including curricular requirements for college admission) no later than the spring of the senior year and must also provide a letter of recommendation from the school counselor and written permission from a parent or legal guardian. A high school student may enroll in a combined number of high school and college courses per semester not to exceed a full-time college workload of 19 semester credit hours. For purposes of calculating workload, one high school unit shall be equivalent to three semester credit hours of college work. College coursework taken concurrently MAY qualify toward high school graduation credit. Check with your counselor for details as some college coursework may qualify only as elective high school credit and credit-hour equivalencies depend upon the correlation of the college class syllabus with the Oklahoma Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS). Additionally, high school students who want to enroll in college-level courses must earn a score of 19 or higher on the ACT subject test for the area(s) in which they want to enroll. Subject tests include English, reading, mathematics and science reasoning. An ACT subject score of 19 in reading is required for enrollment in any subject area other than English, mathematics and science reason-ing. Institutional secondary testing may not be used for placement. Also, concurrent students may not enroll in remedial (zero-level) coursework offered by colleges and universities designed to remove high school deficiencies. Each high school senior who meets the requirements for concurrent enrollment shall be entitled to receive a tuition waiver for the amount of resident tuition (only) for a maximum of 6 credit hours per semester. All colleges charge additional one-time, per credit hour, and/or per semester fees which are not covered by the tuition waiver which may add significant cost to your enrollment. For information regarding the application process for this waiver contact the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education office at 405.225.9100 or http://www.okhighered.org/
OKcollegestart.org is the state’s official website that provides information about higher education in Oklahoma for students, counselors, and parents. It is designed to be the most comprehensive and current source for college planning for Oklahoma students. OKcollegestart.org includes the following features:
Explore Colleges and Careers • Discover the colleges and universities in the state. • Determine the careers that best match your skills and interests. • Match schools with your career interests.
Plan and Pay for College • See which high school classes are needed to meet admission requirements. • Learn about ways to pay for college. • Apply online for Oklahoma’s Promise — OHLAP. • Create a personal portfolio to track your college planning.
Apply to College • Gather information about the admission requirements at all Oklahoma colleges and universities. • Apply online to most of the colleges and universities in Oklahoma.
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The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education offer several scholarship and grant programs to help you pay for college. The Regents also offer a financial planning program to help you save for college. Some of the programs are listed below. For more information or to obtain application forms, ask your counselor to see a copy of the Regents’ Grant and Scholarship Programs booklet or call the Student Information Hotline at 1.800.858.1840 or go to the Regent’s web site at www.OKcollegestart.org/Financial_Aid/_default.aspx
Academic Scholars Program - Awards scholarships to students with high academic performance who plan to attend an Oklahoma public or private college or university.
Commercial Financial Service Scholarship Program - Awards scholarships to students with financial need who have academic promise and who have been admitted to one of several participating universities.
Future Teachers Scholarship Program - Awards scholarships to outstanding Oklahoma students who want to teach in the areas of special education, counseling, library/media, science, early childhood education, speech/language pathology, foreign language, language arts and math.
National Guard Scholarships - Awards scholarships to national guard members and enlistees who want to earn a bachelor’s degree at an Oklahoma public college or university.
Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan - Many families hope to see their child or loved one graduate from college someday, but it takes more than hope to get there. The Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan can help your family get there. www.ok4saving.org
Oklahoma Focus - Provides free financial and academic planning to Oklahoma students who want to go to college. Students in the 7th through 12th grades are eligible to participate.
Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program - Awards scholarships to students with financial need who have demonstrated a commitment to academic success in high school. Students who plan to participate in this scholarship program must enroll in the program in the 9th or 10th grade. www.okpromise.org
Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant Program - Awards grants to Oklahoma students who need money to meet part of the cost of attending college.
Regents’ Baccalaureate Scholarship Program - Awards scholarships based on academic merit to Oklahoma residents who plan to attend an Oklahoma regional university.
Federal Student Loan Programs
While it is best to use savings or “free” financial aid to pay for college, you may need to borrow money for college. Listed below are three federal student loan programs. For more specific information, ask you counselor to see a copy of The Student Guide: Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education or call the Student Information Hotline at 1.800.858.1840.
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan - You must show financial need to receive this loan.
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan - This loan does not depend on financial need.
Federal PLUS Loan - The Federal PLUS Loan is for parents who want to borrow to help pay for their child’s education. The loan does not depend on financial need.
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® - Financial aid disclosure, required by most colleges to receive financial aid. Filing may occur online http://www.collegeboard.com/
Free Application for Federal Student Aid - Financial aid disclosure required by most colleges if you are to receive federal financial aid. Filing may occur online. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
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High School Requirements
• Graduate from an Oklahoma high school or homeschool
education program.
• Take the 17 units of college prep high school courses (see side)
and achieve at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA in those courses.
• Achieve at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA for all courses in grades 9-12.
• Attend school regularly.
• Do your homework.
• Stay away from drugs and alcohol.
• Don’t commit criminal or delinquent acts.
• Provide information when requested.
• Meet with a school official to go over your school work and
records on a regular basis.
• Apply for other financial aid during your senior year of high school.
• Take part in Oklahoma’s Promise activities that will prepare you
for college.
If you don’t qualify for this program, see your counselor for
information on additional scholarships, grants and student loans,
or visit Oklahoma higher education’s college planning website at
www.OKcollegestart.org.
College Requirements
• Your parents’ income may not exceed $100,000 at the time you
begin college and prior to receiving any program benefit.
• You must be an Oklahoma resident.
• You must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully present in the United States.
• You must meet normal admission standards for first-time
entering students at the college or university to which you apply.
• You must start taking college courses within three years after
you graduate high school.*
• You may not receive funds for more than five consecutive years
after enrolling in college.*
• You cannot use the award for courses taken after you complete
your bachelor’s degree.
• You must achieve a college GPA of 2.00 for courses taken through
your sophomore year and a 2.50 for courses taken during your
junior and senior years.
• You must meet the college’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
policy required for eligibility to receive federal financial aid.
• Any Oklahoma’s Promise college student who is suspended
for more than one semester for conduct reasons will lose the
scholarship permanently.
* Students on active military duty may be eligible for certain waivers of these requirements.
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other federal laws and regulations, do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services. This publication, printed by Southwestern Printing, is issued by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, as authorized by 70 O.S. 2001, Section 3206. 210,000 copies have been printed at a cost of approximately $8,400. Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. This publication was produced in July 2013.
Required Core Curriculum*
4 english (grammar, composition, literature; courses should include an integrated writing component)
3 lab science (biology, chemistry, physics or any lab science certified by the school district; general science with or without a lab may not be used to meet this requirement)
3 mathematics (from Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry, trigonometry, math analysis, pre-calculus [must have completed geometry and Algebra II], calculus, Advanced Placement [AP] statistics)
3 history and citizenship skills (including 1 unit of American history and 2 additional units from the subjects of history, economics, geography, government, non-Western culture)
2 foreign or non-english language (two years of the same language)...OR...computer technology (two units in programming, hardware or business computer applications, such as word processing, databases, spreadsheets and graphics, will qualify; keyboarding or typing classes do NOT qualify) (1 foreign language and 1 computer course will NOT meet this requirement)
1 additional course (from any of the subjects listed above)
1 fine arts (music, art, drama) ...OR... speech
17 TOTAL UNITS
*Homeschool students or students graduating from a high school not accredited by the Oklahoma State Board of Education or a recognized accrediting agency must also achieve a composite score of 22 or higher on the ACT test taken on a national test date.
Earn college tuition with
Who May ApplyApplicants must be:
• Oklahoma residents.
• 8th-, 9th- or 10th-grade students (homeschool students
must be age 13, 14 or 15).
• Students whose parents earn $50,000 or less per year.*
• Students who promise to meet the requirements of the program.
* Special income provisions apply to children adopted from
certain court-ordered custody and children in the custody of
court-appointed legal guardians.
The Promise Upon completion of the program’s requirements, you will earn:
• Tuition at an Oklahoma public two-year college or four-year
university.
• OR a portion of tuition at an accredited Oklahoma private
college or university.
• OR a portion of tuition for courses at public technology
centers that are approved for credit toward an Associate of
Applied Science degree at a public college.
(The Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship does not cover fees,
books, supplies, or room and board.)
MAKE THE grades.
EARN college TUITION.
IT’S oklahoma’s promise!
STAY OUT OF TROUBLE.
HOW TO APPLY
GET MORE INFO
ONLINE ATWWW.OKPROMISE.ORG
GET AN APPLICATIONFROM YOUR COUNSELOR
[email protected](800) 858-1840 OR (405) 225-9152ASK YOUR COUNSELORSCAN WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE
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APPLY ONLINETODAY!
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High School Requirements
• Graduate from an Oklahoma high school or homeschool
education program.
• Take the 17 units of college prep high school courses (see side)
and achieve at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA in those courses.
• Achieve at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA for all courses in grades 9-12.
• Attend school regularly.
• Do your homework.
• Stay away from drugs and alcohol.
• Don’t commit criminal or delinquent acts.
• Provide information when requested.
• Meet with a school official to go over your school work and
records on a regular basis.
• Apply for other financial aid during your senior year of high school.
• Take part in Oklahoma’s Promise activities that will prepare you
for college.
If you don’t qualify for this program, see your counselor for
information on additional scholarships, grants and student loans,
or visit Oklahoma higher education’s college planning website at
www.OKcollegestart.org.
College Requirements
• Your parents’ income may not exceed $100,000 at the time you
begin college and prior to receiving any program benefit.
• You must be an Oklahoma resident.
• You must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully present in the United States.
• You must meet normal admission standards for first-time
entering students at the college or university to which you apply.
• You must start taking college courses within three years after
you graduate high school.*
• You may not receive funds for more than five consecutive years
after enrolling in college.*
• You cannot use the award for courses taken after you complete
your bachelor’s degree.
• You must achieve a college GPA of 2.00 for courses taken through
your sophomore year and a 2.50 for courses taken during your
junior and senior years.
• You must meet the college’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
policy required for eligibility to receive federal financial aid.
• Any Oklahoma’s Promise college student who is suspended
for more than one semester for conduct reasons will lose the
scholarship permanently.
* Students on active military duty may be eligible for certain waivers of these requirements.
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other federal laws and regulations, do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services. This publication, printed by Southwestern Printing, is issued by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, as authorized by 70 O.S. 2001, Section 3206. 210,000 copies have been printed at a cost of approximately $8,400. Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. This publication was produced in July 2013.
Required Core Curriculum*
4 english (grammar, composition, literature; courses should include an integrated writing component)
3 lab science (biology, chemistry, physics or any lab science certified by the school district; general science with or without a lab may not be used to meet this requirement)
3 mathematics (from Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry, trigonometry, math analysis, pre-calculus [must have completed geometry and Algebra II], calculus, Advanced Placement [AP] statistics)
3 history and citizenship skills (including 1 unit of American history and 2 additional units from the subjects of history, economics, geography, government, non-Western culture)
2 foreign or non-english language (two years of the same language)...OR...computer technology (two units in programming, hardware or business computer applications, such as word processing, databases, spreadsheets and graphics, will qualify; keyboarding or typing classes do NOT qualify) (1 foreign language and 1 computer course will NOT meet this requirement)
1 additional course (from any of the subjects listed above)
1 fine arts (music, art, drama) ...OR... speech
17 TOTAL UNITS
*Homeschool students or students graduating from a high school not accredited by the Oklahoma State Board of Education or a recognized accrediting agency must also achieve a composite score of 22 or higher on the ACT test taken on a national test date.
Earn college tuition with
Who May ApplyApplicants must be:
• Oklahoma residents.
• 8th-, 9th- or 10th-grade students (homeschool students
must be age 13, 14 or 15).
• Students whose parents earn $50,000 or less per year.*
• Students who promise to meet the requirements of the program.
* Special income provisions apply to children adopted from
certain court-ordered custody and children in the custody of
court-appointed legal guardians.
The Promise Upon completion of the program’s requirements, you will earn:
• Tuition at an Oklahoma public two-year college or four-year
university.
• OR a portion of tuition at an accredited Oklahoma private
college or university.
• OR a portion of tuition for courses at public technology
centers that are approved for credit toward an Associate of
Applied Science degree at a public college.
(The Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship does not cover fees,
books, supplies, or room and board.)
MAKE THE grades.
EARN college TUITION.
IT’S oklahoma’s promise!
STAY OUT OF TROUBLE.
HOW TO APPLY
GET MORE INFO
ONLINE ATWWW.OKPROMISE.ORG
GET AN APPLICATIONFROM YOUR COUNSELOR
[email protected](800) 858-1840 OR (405) 225-9152ASK YOUR COUNSELORSCAN WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE
A PROGRAM CREATED BY THE OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE AND ADMINISTERED BY THE OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
AP® and the Cost of College
Did NOT take anAP English course and exam in high school
The Difference in Four-Year College Graduation Rates for Students Who…
Took the AP English Literature course and exam in high school
Finding
Most students take five or six years, and sometimes even longer, to earn their bachelor’s degrees at public colleges and universities. Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely to graduate in four years.
A 2008 study found that AP students had better four-year graduation rates than those who did not take AP. For example, graduation rates for AP English Literature students were 62 percent higher than graduation rates for those who took other English courses in high school.1
Because more than 3,200 colleges and universities in the United States offer credit and/or advanced placement for qualifying AP scores, AP students have the flexibility to double major or study abroad without putting at risk graduation in four years.
1
Recent research is available on the cost of college and how a student’s participation in AP® relates to college success. The following information summarizes key findings and may be helpful to students as they plan their transition to higher education.
$0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
In-StateStudent
Out-of-StateStudent
$7,662 per year
Students attending private institutions who take longer than four years to graduate might expect to incur $26,1972 for each additional year it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Finding
Students who take longer to graduate from a public college or university typically pay between $8,000 and $19,000 for each additional year.
The typical college cost per year for a four-year public institution is $7,662 for in-state students and $18,529 for out-of-state students.2
2 Finding
Taking AP increases eligibility for scholarships and makes candidates more attractive to colleges.
31 percent of colleges and universities consider a student’s AP experience when making decisions about which students will receive scholarships.3
85 percent of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admissions decisions.4
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$18,529per year
Four-year graduation rate is 62% higher
“I took AP throughout high school because it was the most interesting and well-taught program offered. When I reached college, I realized that I had accumulated a year’s worth of credits. I graduated from Michigan’s undergraduate business program a full year early, saving $30,000 and a year’s time.”
─ Nikki Baker, student, University of Michigan
“We often observe a discernible difference between students without any AP experience, who typically only devote a few hours to homework each week, and AP students, who have had to develop the time management skills and the discipline to do the type of time-consuming intellectual work that is required to be successful in college.”
─ Spencer A. BensonDirector, Center for Teaching Excellence
Associate Professor, Department of Cell Biology and Molecular GeneticsUniversity of Maryland, College Park
1 Linda Hargrove, Donn Godin, and Barbara Dodd, “College Outcomes Comparisons by AP and Non-AP High School Experiences.” The College Board, 2008. To isolate the role of AP, researchers compared “matched” groups of students, meaning the students had similar SAT® rank and family incomes, but different experiences with English course work (i.e., they either took the AP course and exam or they took other English courses).2 Costs include tuition, fees, and books only, and do not include room, board, and other living expenses. Average Estimated Undergraduate Budgets, 2008-09 (Enrollment-Weighted). The College Board, ”Trends in College Pricing,” 2008.3 Unpublished institutional research, Crux Research, Inc. March 2007.4 Unpublished institutional research, Crux Research, Inc. March 2007. For the purpose of this study, selective institutions were defined as those where less than 70 percent of applicants were admitted, the mean SAT score was 1025 or higher, and mean ACT score was 22 or higher.© 2009 The College Board. College Board, inspiring minds, AP, SAT and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I -1252551 (8150 Career Tech - Fundamentals of Technology)Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditStudents will receive comprehensive training in the CORE business skills using integrated software programs to enhance the student’s computer skills and to problem solve utilizing word processing, database, spreadsheet applications, computer presentations and Internet tools. Ethical issues in the workplace will be studied.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II -1252552 (8103 Fundamentals of Administrative Technology / Career Tech)Recommended: Computer Applications I Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditComputer Applications II builds on the CORE Business Skills. The integration of state-of-the-art personal computing and business skills includes word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database management, desktop publishing, computer presentations, information processing and other skills needed by successful business professionals.
DESKTOP PUBLISHING - (1268149 - Career Tech)Recommended: Computer Applications I Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditStudents will acquire skills related to communicating through visual design with the primary emphasis of this course being desktop publishing and working with graphics. This course offers students the opportunity to cover layout and design strategies.
FUNDAMENTALS OF WEB DESIGN - (1278153 - Career Tech) Grade Level: 11, 12 / 1 CreditStudents will become familiar with careers in video and graphic production using state-of-the-art tools to design, edit, produce, and broadcast or present productions. Students will establish a foundation in web design programming and will create and modify multimedia web pages.
MULTIMEDIA AND IMAGE MANAGEMENT TECHNIqUES - (1278150 - Career Tech) 1 Credit Students will acquire fundamental skills in image creation and management procedures and techniques as they create, revise, optimize, and export graphics for video, print, and web publishing.
BUSINESS MENTORSHIP - (1288102 Business and Information Technology Internships - Career Tech) Recommended: Interest in a business career and participation in the Business/Marketing Cluster. Grade Level: 12 / 1 CreditThis course provides students with actual work site learning. Students will spend time in the classroom refining and improving their skills necessary for work success. They will then spend 10 hours a week either on the job or in training-site activities.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING - 1262531Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditComputer Programming is designed to teach programming and problem-solving practices that are applicable to any programming environment. Techniques are used to incorporate the application of problem-solving skills and documenta-tion to write business and financial programs. JAVA programming language will be used in this course.
ACCOUNTING I - 1262401 (1268107 Accounting Services - Career Tech)Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis course will provide students with a strong foundation in generally accepted accounting principles and techniques needed for success in careers in accounting or other business related fields.
ACCOUNTING II - 1272402 (1278108 Financial Services/Career Tech) Recommended: Accounting I Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis course will provide students with a strong foundation in advanced accounting principles and techniques needed for success in careers in accounting or other business related fields.
Business and ComputerAP® and the Cost of College
Did NOT take anAP English course and exam in high school
The Difference in Four-Year College Graduation Rates for Students Who…
Took the AP English Literature course and exam in high school
Finding
Most students take five or six years, and sometimes even longer, to earn their bachelor’s degrees at public colleges and universities. Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely to graduate in four years.
A 2008 study found that AP students had better four-year graduation rates than those who did not take AP. For example, graduation rates for AP English Literature students were 62 percent higher than graduation rates for those who took other English courses in high school.1
Because more than 3,200 colleges and universities in the United States offer credit and/or advanced placement for qualifying AP scores, AP students have the flexibility to double major or study abroad without putting at risk graduation in four years.
1
Recent research is available on the cost of college and how a student’s participation in AP® relates to college success. The following information summarizes key findings and may be helpful to students as they plan their transition to higher education.
$0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
In-StateStudent
Out-of-StateStudent
$7,662 per year
Students attending private institutions who take longer than four years to graduate might expect to incur $26,1972 for each additional year it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Finding
Students who take longer to graduate from a public college or university typically pay between $8,000 and $19,000 for each additional year.
The typical college cost per year for a four-year public institution is $7,662 for in-state students and $18,529 for out-of-state students.2
2 Finding
Taking AP increases eligibility for scholarships and makes candidates more attractive to colleges.
31 percent of colleges and universities consider a student’s AP experience when making decisions about which students will receive scholarships.3
85 percent of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admissions decisions.4
3
$18,529per year
Four-year graduation rate is 62% higher
“I took AP throughout high school because it was the most interesting and well-taught program offered. When I reached college, I realized that I had accumulated a year’s worth of credits. I graduated from Michigan’s undergraduate business program a full year early, saving $30,000 and a year’s time.”
─ Nikki Baker, student, University of Michigan
“We often observe a discernible difference between students without any AP experience, who typically only devote a few hours to homework each week, and AP students, who have had to develop the time management skills and the discipline to do the type of time-consuming intellectual work that is required to be successful in college.”
─ Spencer A. BensonDirector, Center for Teaching Excellence
Associate Professor, Department of Cell Biology and Molecular GeneticsUniversity of Maryland, College Park
1 Linda Hargrove, Donn Godin, and Barbara Dodd, “College Outcomes Comparisons by AP and Non-AP High School Experiences.” The College Board, 2008. To isolate the role of AP, researchers compared “matched” groups of students, meaning the students had similar SAT® rank and family incomes, but different experiences with English course work (i.e., they either took the AP course and exam or they took other English courses).2 Costs include tuition, fees, and books only, and do not include room, board, and other living expenses. Average Estimated Undergraduate Budgets, 2008-09 (Enrollment-Weighted). The College Board, ”Trends in College Pricing,” 2008.3 Unpublished institutional research, Crux Research, Inc. March 2007.4 Unpublished institutional research, Crux Research, Inc. March 2007. For the purpose of this study, selective institutions were defined as those where less than 70 percent of applicants were admitted, the mean SAT score was 1025 or higher, and mean ACT score was 22 or higher.© 2009 The College Board. College Board, inspiring minds, AP, SAT and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board.
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GENERAL (PERSONAL) BUSINESS - 1262413 Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditPersonal business is a course in which the student will gain an understanding of personal business management, money and banking, investment options, risk management and insurance.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS - (8177 - Career Tech) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis Business Communications course delivers knowledge of communicating in the workplace. The student learns the skills necessary to communicate effectively with coworkers at all levels and with external business contacts.
BUSINESS LAW/EDUCATION - 1262406 Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditBusiness Law is a study of the rules that apply to business situations and transactions. The student will develop an understanding of legal terminology, government regulations and protection of businesses organized as sole proprietorships, partnerships, or corporations, contracts, legal agreements and laws affecting employment.
CAREERS ExPLORATION - 1252410 Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThis course will introduce business principles and terminology, and will allow students opportunities to explore different careers in the business and marketing fields. Students will develop skills to be better prepared for entering into and succeeding in the workplace.
KEYBOARDING - 1252553 Recommended: For any student who has never had a keyboarding or computer application course of any kind. Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThis class will involve development of many pertinent career skills including, but not limited to keyboarding, Internet research, business communication, and interpersonal communication. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to take Computer Applications I. Does not count for Oklahoma’s Promise credit. Does not count for district technology credit.
PrePare to exCelKierra McHenry, a Pytnam City North graduate, explains how AP classes gave her the confidence to compete head-to-head with her fellow students at Spelman College.
Go to the video
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Competitive Athletics is open to both male and female students to compete for a position on 9th-grade, 10th-grade, 11th- grade, junior varsity or varsity teams where applicable. Putnam City schools are members of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association and the Metro Athletic Conference. Any student who wants to participate in one or more of the sports listed below must have a sports card completed by all appropriate persons at the time of pre-enrollment. All prospective student athletes must have passed five credit subjects the previous semester and be enrolled and passing in all credit subjects weekly.
Fall
Cross Country (Boys and Girls) FootballSoftball (Girls)Volleyball (Girls)
All Year
Basketball (Boys and Girls)WrestlingSwimming (Boys and Girls)Step TeamPom PonCheerleading
Spring
BaseballGolf (Boys and Girls)Soccer (Boys and Girls)Softball (Girls)Tennis (Boys and Girls)Track (Boys and Girls)
High school students who transfer schools will be ineligible for varsity athletics/cheerleading for a period of one school year, but can participate in sub-varsity athletics/cheerleading during that time period.
Competitive athletics
Sara Tabor
Aaron Riffa
Jera
Ram
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F. a. C. S.Personal expense may be involved in the purchase of supplies for Family and Consumer Science classes. FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES I - 1258415Grade Level: 9, 10 / 1 CreditFamily and Consumer Sciences I is designed to provide students with basic information and skills needed to function effectively within the family and within a changing, complex society. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to: relationships; arrangement of personal living space; wardrobe planning and selection; garment care and construction; health and safety procedures related to child care; family and individual health; nutrition and food selection; meal planning, preparation, and service; money management; consumer education; and career skills. Attention is also focused toward assisting students in career study and participation in the family and consumer sciences youth organization FCCLA.
SUCCESSFUL ADULTHOOD - 1268449Grade Level 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThis course is designed to help prepare students for their roles as adults in the home and in their careers. Areas of instruction, activities, and practical application are in consumer education, nutrition, parenthood education, relationships, and management of resources.
FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION I - 1268405Grade Level 10-12 / 1/2 CreditThis is a specialized course designed to prepare students to make important decisions regarding nutrition and wellness with assurance and competence. Topics will include the impact of daily nutrition choices on long-term health and wellness; the physical, social, and physiological aspects of healthy nutrition and wellness choices; selection and preparation of nutritious meals and snacks based on USDA Dietary Guidelines including the Food Guide Pyramid; safety and sanitation processes and issues associated with nutrition and wellness; and career exploration in the nutrition and food industries. Laboratory experiences will be a major component of the course.
FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION II - 1268421Recommended: Food Preparation and Nutrition I. Grade Level 10, 11,12 / 1/2 CreditThis is a sequential course that builds on the concepts taught in Food Preparation and Nutrition I. Topics will include more complex concepts in foods and nutrition including a study of international and cultural foods; meal planning and preparation for specific economic, psychological, and nutritional needs; advanced impacts of science and technology on nutrition, food, and related equipment; specific food preparations including baking and catering; and exploring community and world food concerns as well as the “green” impact of the food industry. Laboratory experiences with advanced application will be a major component of the course.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE - 1268407Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThis course is designed to provide knowledge of family life and factors that influence lifestyles and decisions. Attention is focused on marriage and family skills, life choices, and parenthood and family changes. This class is intended as the basic course from which students gain the knowledge to develop relationships effectively and deal with the many relationships that are a part of everyday life.
PARENTING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT - 1268403Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 Credit This course is designed to provide basic knowledge of child development and to develop skills necessary to care for children and promote children’s development. Students also examine theorists, child health, first aid and nutrition. Students should have opportunities to guide children’s behavior and meet the needs of special age groups. Careers in early childhood care and education are explored.
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TExTILES, APPAREL AND CLOTHING ASSEMBLY - 1268425Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditA specialized course designed to prepare students to apply fundamental principles in selecting, designing, and producing of apparel and textile projects. Instruction will focus on sewing techniques, pattern manipulation, the operation of various sewing machines, and analyze career options within the textiles and apparel design industry. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership, citizenship, and teamwork skills required for success in the family, workplace, and global community through FCCLA.
CHEMISTRY OF FOODS - 1288443Grade Level: 12 / 1/2 CreditThis course focuses on chemistry as it relates to foods. Emphasis is on lab activities that focus on chemistry principles and scientific methods. Topics include safety in the lab, basic principles of chemistry, properties of water, acids and bases, enzymes and food preparations, additives and preservation, nutrition and the body, healthy food choices, handling and storing of food, baking principles, using recipes, proteins, milk and dairy products, fruits and vegetables, grains and legumes, lipids, public health issues including bio terrorism and exploration of food science careers.
FINANCIAL LITERACY - 1261451 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThis course is designed to help students prepare themselves for living in the modern world. Topics covered are borrowing, earning, saving, spending, taxes, insurance, investing and credit cards.
NOTE: Demonstrated mastery of each of the 14 competencies featured in this class is required for graduation.
Online options are available for students who wish to complete the 14 course competencies rather than enrolling in this course. Students may also elect to demonstrate mastery of the 14 competencies by taking a proficiency-based promotion test. See your counselor for details about any of these options.
405.717.4900 francistuttle.edu
12777 N. Rockwell Ave Oklahoma City 73142
F. a. C. S.
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ART I - 1252808 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 /1 CreditArt I is the foundational high school course that gives students a broad scope of visual art production, aesthetics, art history, criticism, and careers. Students will receive a broad range of both two- and three-dimensional media explorations with introduction of the elements of art and the principles of design. Each project is planned to incorporate technical skills, problem solving, creative thinking and expression. Students will be required to furnish some supplies.
ART II - 1262809 Recommended: Art I. Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditArt II is a continuation of all phases of Art I with a review and application of the elements and principles. Greater em-phasis is placed on techniques with expanded media experiences. Students will be required to furnish some supplies.
ART III - 1272810 Recommended: Art II. Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1CreditArt III is designed to challenge the experienced art student who contemplates art as a college major or career choice. Participation in art festivals, competitive shows and Young Talent in Oklahoma provides worthwhile experiences. Senior students are expected to prepare portfolios for scholarships and acceptance into colleges, universities, and art schools. Students will be required to furnish some supplies.
AP STUDIO ART - 1272815 Recommended: Art 3-D, Art 3-D Design and/or Art I-III. Grade Level: 11, 12 / 1 Credit This course provides the highly motivated, disciplined high school student with rigorous college-level visual art experiences leading to the completion of a portfolio of work for evaluation. The portfolio is a vehicle through which the student can demonstrate abilities and can earn credit and /or advanced placement at the college level. Students may select from the following options: Drawing Portfolio, 2D Design Portfolio, and 3D Design Portfolio. Students will be required to furnish some supplies.
ART 3D - 1252831 Recommended: Art I. Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditArt 3D is designed to explore two-dimensional art with emphasis on three-dimensional design. It will provide contemporary and traditional creative experiences. Primary areas of study include the elements of art and principles of design. Media explorations may include, but are not limited to ceramics, calligraphy, printmaking, glasswork, handmade paper, mixed media, and fiber. Students will be required to furnish some supplies.
Fine arts
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ART 3D - DESIGN - 1272833 Recommended: Art 3D. Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 Credit Art 3D - Design is an in-depth study of the techniques and methods acquired in prior Art 3D courses. Students will further explore 3-D design and seek new and challenging experiences that emphasize refining craftsmanship and quality of production. Students will be required to develop a well prepared portfolio. This course will require that goals be set and interpreted through sculpture, ceramics, collage, fiber arts, papier maché, metal work, printmaking, glassworks, and other media. Students will be required to provide some materials.
CERAMICS I- 1262841 Recommended: Art I. Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 / Credit: 1/2Ceramics will build on the elements of art and principles of design and provide knowledge and experience in the constructions of hand-built and wheel thrown pieces. Students will also explore glaze formulas, techniques in applying glazes, and decoration of ceramic pieces. Sculpture will be included to strengthen skills in basic clay techniques and to broaden creative exploration in shape and form. Students will be required to furnish some supplies.
CERAMICS II - 1262842 Recommended: Ceramics I. Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThis class is a continuation of the exploration in ceramic formation. It emphasizes a furthering of hand built and wheel thrown technique in pottery and sculptural form. Participation in arts festivals, competitive shows, and Young Talent in Oklahoma provides worthwhile experiences in this course.
GRAPHIC DESIGN - 1262851 Recommended: Art I. Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThis course will explore the world of visual communication and print graphics. Students will be provided with an opportunity to develop skills necessary for a career in commercial advertising or marketing design. Study will concentrate on lettering skills, typography, and computer graphic design.
AP ART HISTORY - 1272816 Grade level: 11, 12 / 1 CreditThe advanced placement course is designed to further a student’s knowledge and enjoyment in the area of History of Art/Humanities. It will develop the ability of students to examine a range of works intelligently, acquainting them also with the major forms of artistic expression from past and present cultures. No prior experience in art or art history is assumed, but the course requires a high degree of commitment to academic work.
THEATER I - 1252893 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis introductory course gives the learner a broad experience in the theater arts. Students will be exposed to voice and diction research, history of theater, refining acting skills, skills in competitive speech, oral interpretation of poetry and prose, and knowledge of directing. This is a performance class. Students will participate in a variety of classroom and public performances.
THEATER II - 1262894 Recommended: Theater I. Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis course is an intermediate level course providing experiences for the actor. Students are utilized in school performing situations (assemblies, programs, etc.) and receive an introduction to theater history and dramatic criticism. The emphasis is, however, on acting, including tournament drama events and play production. Out-of-class performances are required.
THEATER III - 1272895 Recommended: Theater II. Grade level: 11, 12/ 1 Credit This course is based largely on individual instruction and coaching for performances. Students in advanced drama serve as directors for various school performances and are actively involved in each of the drama department productions. Out-of-class performances are required. Students expand their study of acting through public performances, productions, attending and viewing plays.
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FILM STUDIES - 1254019Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditFilm Studies is an introduction to film appreciation and production. Students will analyze films by actively participating in class discussions, writing critical reviews, and conducting research in regard toaesthetic elements, cinematography, editing, sound, script, acting, and direction.
STAGECRAFTS I - 1252856 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditStudents in this class receive practical “behind the scenes’” experiences and serve as the production crew for each of the drama department’s play productions. The class works together to complete stage sets for plays; to manage costumes, makeup and property crews; and to handle publicity and other business related to play productions. Work is completed both in class with some out of class and after school time required.
STAGECRAFTS II - 1262857 Recommended: Stagecrafts I. Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 Credit Stagecraft II is a course that allows students to learn how to run the lighting and sound systems found within the school. The students are required to be the production staff for all school assemblies, plays, programs, and outside usage of the school facilities. This course requires extra time out of the school day with some after school and weekend time required.
HUMANITIES - 1262951 Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditHumanities is an exploration and analysis of aesthetic contributions to history. The course examines art, architecture, music, philosophy and other means of self-expression and self-reflection that mark us as uniquely human.
DANCE I - 1262862 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis class will include a study of movement, space, and rhythm as related to various styles of dance (jazz, modern folk, novelty, lyrical, classical and tap) and music. The class will work toward a feature in the talent show and performance showcases. It will also assist students with auditions for school, community, and college theater programs. Students at all levels of dance experience are eligible.
DANCE II - 1272863 Recommended: Dance I (May require audition and teacher approval). Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis class will involve a more advanced study of movement, space, and rhythm, as related to various styles of dance and music. The class will work toward matinee and evening performance showcases, with outside performances when the opportunity arises. The class will also assist students with auditions for school, community, and college theatre programs.
DANCE III - 1272864 Recommended: Dance I (May require audition and teacher approval). Grade level: 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis class will involve a more advanced study of movement, space, and rhythm, as related to various styles of dance and music. The class will work toward matinee and evening performance showcases, with outside performances when the opportunity arises. The class will also assist students with auditions for school, community, and college theatre programs.
VOCAL MUSIC I (MIxED CHOIR) - 1253071Grade level: 9, 10, 11,12 / 1 Credit An introductory choir experience that is open to any student who is interested in the study of choral music and desires to work toward a proficiency in sight-reading and part singing. This ensemble performs music from a variety of historical periods.
VOCAL MUSIC II (WOMEN’S CHOIR) - 1263072Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 Credit An introductory choir experience for female voices. This course is open to any female student who is interested in the study of choral music and desires to work toward a proficiency in sight-reading and part singing. This ensemble performs music from a variety of historical periods.
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VOCAL MUSIC III (MEN’S CHOIR) - 1263073 (Uniform must be purchased). Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 Credit An introductory choir experience for male voices. This course is open to any male student who is interested in the study of choral music and desires to work toward a proficiency in sight-reading and part singing. This ensemble performs music from a variety of historical periods.
VOCAL MUSIC IV (Advanced Choir) - 1263074 Recommended: Requires satisfactory audition and selection by the director. (Uniform must be purchased.). Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 Credit This course is designed for students who have previous choral experience and are proficient in sight-reading and part singing. Emphasis is placed on concerts, contests and public performances. Standard choral literature from a variety of historical periods will be performed.
SHOW CHOIR I (CHORALE) - 1253081 Recommended: Requires selection by or permission of director (Uniform must be purchased). Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 Credit A mixed choir (single gender in special circumstances) that performs choral literature of a popular nature using costumes, props, choreography, and accompaniment that are appropriate to the style of music. Emphasis is on entertainment.
SHOW CHOIR II (JAZZ CHOIR) - 1263082 Recommended: Requires selection by or permission of director (Uniform must be purchased). Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditA choir that performs jazz literature emphasizing the style, theory, and performance practices of jazz music.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC I (CONCERT/MARCHING BAND) - 1253001 Recommended: Appropriate training and permission of the director (may require audition) Full Year. Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditA band that performs at football games and in concert and participates in marching band and concert contests. Additional time outside of the school day is required. After football and contest season, preparation for concert band performance occupies the remainder of the semester. Attendance is required at all performances and adjudicated rehearsals.
JAZZ BAND - 1253022 Recommended: Requires selection by or permission of director. Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditA Band that performs jazz literature emphasizing the style, theory, and performance practices of jazz music.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC II (CONCERT ORCHESTRA) - 1253003 Recommended: Middle school orchestra or teacher recommendation. Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 Credit Students will continue to develop technical and performance skills through the study of string orchestral literature. Students may participate in state, regional, or national contests. Out-of-class performances and practices are required.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC III (SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA) - 1253004 Recommended: Audition only Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 Credit Students will develop advanced performance techniques on string instruments through the study of string and symphonic orchestral literature. Students participate in state, regional, and national contests. Out-of-class performances and practices are required.
AP MUSIC THEORY - 1273055 Recommended: Background in some area of music performance and permission of the teacher. Grade level: 11, 12 / 1 CreditA survey course that teaches historical and contemporary elements of music theory.
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AEROBICS - 3355 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditAerobics is a class designed to enhance your personal fitness level through a variety of exercise activities. This course will give the student a knowledge of exercise physiology and body mechanics. Dance, brisk walking, jogging, leisure sports such as tennis, golf, bowling and training to tone are just a few examples.
LIFETIME RECREATION - 3351 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThe student will participate in a variety of games, sports, and rhythmic activities representing various multicultural backgrounds. Lifetime recreation is the practice, study and knowledge of human movement that results in lifelong appreciation and practice of fitness, wellness and physical activity. Lifetime Recreation discusses the historical roles of games, sports and dance. Badminton, bowling, tennis, golf, archery, pickleball, volleyball, football, soccer, basketball and softball are some of the units taught.
FITNESS/WELLNESS TRAINING - 3353 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditFitness/Wellness is a total body development concept. Students will lift weights on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tuesday and Thursday are used for cardiorespiratory fitness. Workouts are based upon the set/repetitions concept. Free bar, universal machines, and dumbbells are the major sources of training. Students are grouped by abilities and each student works on his/her own individual capacity. This course focuses primarily on mastery of skills and techniques taught and the identification of muscle groups involved. Advanced techniques and skills are taught, plus visual programs which include short and long term goals. Emphasis is on lifting concepts, maintenance of muscle tone, endurance and establishment of a system of self-evaluation.
HEALTH/ SPORTS MEDICINE - 3376 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThis course is designed to help students understand how nutritional requirements vary in relationship to age, gender, physical activity and health conditions. Students will identify eating disorders, substance abuse and their effects. They will be taught safety/first aid and CPR. Sports Medicine is designed to teach the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of common exercise injuries. Furthermore, they will receive information concerning health related careers.
HEALTH - 1253310 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditHealth is designed to increase health and safety literacy, instill responsible health and safety behavior, and promote health and safety advocacy. The knowledge, attitudes, and skills developed as a result of this class will enable individuals to make informed choices that affect personal, family, and community health for a lifetime. Students will also receive infomation concerning health related careers.
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INTRO TO HEALTH CAREERS I - 1258551 (Career Tech) Recommended: Interest in a health career. Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 / 1 CreditThis course is an introduction to the Health Cluster classes. Students will experience nine different areas of health care such as “Life’s Greatest Mysteries,” “Therapeutic Care, Introduction to Forensics,” and “Diagnostic Care.” Students will utilize simulations and operate authentic medical equipment to explore each of these areas and gain a broad understanding of medical careers.
HEALTH CAREERS II/MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY- 1268552 (Career Tech) Recommended: Intro to Health Careers I. Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis is a course for sophomores that are interested in pursuing a health career. This course will offer students certification in First Aid and CPR. Medical issues and real patient scenarios will be used to strengthen students’ problem solving, research and teamwork skills related to the health-care arena. Medical terminology will offer students a solid foundation to continue to build their skills to prepare for a career in health.
HEALTH CAREERS III - 1278553 (Career Tech)Recommended: Health Careers II. Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditIntroduction to Health Sciences is a course for students interested in pursuing a health career. This course will introduce students to the duties, responsibilities, skills and knowledge required in various health careers. It will also include health-related worksite job shadowing experiences, tours, guest speakers, and in-depth research opportunities to look at specific careers in the health field.
HEALTH MENTORSHIP - 1288554 (Career Tech Health Career Internships) Recommended: Interest in a health career. Teacher approval required. Grade Level: 12 / 1 CreditThis course provides opportunities for students to work with professional mentors. Students will explore future opportunities and prepare for transitions to college/university, technical training and/or the world of work. Each student will complete a senior project related to their area of interest.
SPORTS MEDICINE/HEALTH CAREERS - 1268556 Recommended: Interested in healthcare career. Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditStudents will have an understanding of the medical professions involved under the umbrella of sports medicine. This course will teach the prevention, classification, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries of the physically active, utilizing the following management skills: emergency procedures, taping, wrapping and therapeutic modalities. Some students will have the opportunity to be student trainers and/or mentor the athletic training program, and receive HOSA leadership development. These students will receive Putnam City PE elective credit.
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What the AP Program Can Do for You:Confidence — AP helps you develop better study habits, improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving abilities — giving you the confidence to tackle the academic challenges that you can expect in college.
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ENGLISH I (Pre-AP) - 1274045 or ENGLISH I - 1264045 Required: 8th grade English. A grade of A or B in previous English classes and a sincere desire to work at a more demanding academic level recommended for Pre-AP. Grade level: 9 / 1 CreditFreshman English components include writing, grammar usage applied to writing, literature, and oral communication skills. Literature study is genre-based, including works from American, British, and world authors. Writing instruction focuses on mastery of the multiparagraph essay. A formal research paper is required. Pre-AP Students read more literature and are expected to discuss it more analytically. Writing assignments are also more numerous and more demanding. Students must consult their teachers regarding assignments to be completed prior to the beginning of the course.
ENGLISH II (Pre-AP) - 1274048 or ENGLISH II - 1264048 Required: English I. Pre-AP recommends Grades of A or B in previous English classes and a sincere desire to work at a more demanding academic level. Grade level: 10 / 1 CreditEnglish II includes the study of writing, literature, vocabulary and grammar. Literature takes the form of exploration and in-depth study of short stories, plays, novels, essays, and poetry from diverse cultures. Composition includes multi-paragraph essays as well as a formal research paper. Pre-AP students read additional major works as well as an enriched selection of works from the anthology and other sources. Writing assignments differ in length, number, and complexity from those in regular sophomore English, with emphasis placed on writing about literature. Students must consult their teachers regarding assignments to be completed prior to the beginning of the course.
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION - 1274057 or ENGLISH III - 1274051 Required: English I and II. Grades of A or B in previous English classes and a sincere desire to work at a more demanding academic level is recommended for AP. Grade level: 11 / 1 CreditThe literature component of junior English is a survey of American literature from the colonial period to the present. Students should improve their understanding of our heritage by examining the development of American literary movements. Grammar is incorporated into the editing phase of the writing process; selected concepts are reviewed and/or extended. Written work includes a variety of essay types; a formal research paper is required. Advanced Placement English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Students must consult their teachers regarding assignments to be completed prior to the beginning of the course.
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION - 1284010 or ENGLISH IV - 1284054 Required: English I, II, and III. Grade of A or B in previous English classes and a sincere desire to work at a more demanding academic level is recommended for AP. Grade level: 12 / 1 CreditThe literary focus of senior English is British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Students also review the writing process, with special emphasis on how to write effectively about literature. Grammar skills are reinforced primarily through their application to written work, although formal review is undertaken as needed. Understanding of the literature and its historical context is demonstrated through a variety of written assignments, including a formalresearch paper; oral presentations and participation in class discussions demonstrating oral communications skills. AP English Literature and Composition is designed as a college-level course which engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of literature and develops their ability to write about it effectively from varied perspectives and under differing conditions. Students must consult their teachers regarding assignments to be completed prior to the beginning of the course.
ElectivesREADING - 1254210 Recommended: Placement by standardized test scores or teacher recommendation. Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 121/2 CreditReading is a 1/2-credit course based on multi-level activi-ties and materials that promote vocabulary enrichment and comprehension skills. May be repeated.
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AP Research Fact:A recent study found that AP students had better four-year graduation rates than those who did not take AP.
Graduation rates for AP English Literature students were 62 percent higher than graduation rates for those who took other English courses in high school.
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CRITICAL THINKING (Reading for Pleasure) - 1252755 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditStudents will read books of their own choosing for pleasure. They will set individual goals and respond to whatever they read through journals, book reviews, and other related projects.
CREATIVE WRITING - 1264301 Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditCreative Writing focuses on the creative process through a variety of written forms. Students will have opportunities to submit their work to contests and for publication.
JOURNALISM I - 1254111 Grade level: 9, 10 / 1 CreditJournalism I is designed to develop an understanding of the news media; to distinguish between fact/fiction and form judgements; to learn basic skills of news, feature, and editorial writing as well as publication design and desktop publishing; and to provide training for school publications’ staffs.
JOURNALISM II (Photojournalism) - 1254112 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditStudents study basic aspects and skills of photography. It is a prerequisite for other photojournalism courses within the yearbook/newspaper courses. A 35mm manual, automatic or digital camera will be used. Students must check with the teacher/counselor regarding the type of camera to be used at a particular school. Personal expense may be involved in the purchase of supplies
NEWSPAPER - 1264150 Recommended: Minimum grade of B in Journalism I and/or teacher permission. Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 121 CreditPrimary objective is to publish a monthly newspaper for school/community and website distribution. Students will learn to interpret world, national, and local school-related issues and offer discussion and debate concerning them. Students develop skills in leadership, interviewing, copy writing, desktop publication, layout/design, advertising, and marketing sales. May be repeated.
YEARBOOK - 1264240 Recommended: Minimum grade of B in Journalism I and/or teacher permission. Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditPrimary objectives are to provide a lab in book/magazine production and to provide a complete history of the year in yearbook form. Students will develop skills in leadership, copy/caption writing, desktop publishing, advertising, marketing and sales. Students will learn current publication trends, attend workshops and compete in state/national contests. May be repeated.
DEBATE I - 1254015 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis introductory course covers analysis, research techniques, logical reasoning, types of proof and delivery, current national debate topics, ex temporaneous speaking, and oratory. Students will analyze and research both sides of an issue, expanding their critical thinking skills. Students will participate actively in speech tournaments.
DEBATE II - 1264016 Recommended: Debate I. Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditStudents will participate actively in speech tourna ments and be encouraged to be involved in other forensic contests and Stu dent Congress in order to develop their interests in political, economic and so cial problems. Department consent/teacher approval.
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DEBATE III - 1274017 Recommended: Debate II. Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 Credit This course is an emphasis on debate strategy for contest competition. Students will be required to actively participate in speech tournaments, both in debate and in individual events. Students will be involved in independent study of national high school debate topics (value and/or policy). Department and/or teacher approval. May be repeated.
SPEECH I - 1254221 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 - 1/2 CreditThis course provides training in basic public speaking, oral and written communications, and an introduction to acting and oral interpretation. Students will be required to write and deliver speeches and work on performance comfort levels.
HUMANITIES - 1262951 Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditHumanities is an exploration and analysis of aesthetic contributions to history. The course examines art, architecture, music, philosophy and other means of self-expression and self-reflection that mark us as uniquely human.
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LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY - 1272760 Recommended: Instructor approval. Grade level: 11, 12 / 1 Credit Leadership is a course in which the class studies communication, group process, managerial styles, self awareness, human relations, school policies, procedures, and personnel.
CHARACTER EDUCATION - 1252745 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThis is a course covering characteristics of success, goal setting, drug education, career awareness and study skills.
ACT PREP - 1272740 Recommended: Successful completion of Algebra I, Geometry and current enrollment in Algebra II and English III. Grade level: 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThis course includes a review of English and reading concepts tested on the ACT, paired with a similar review for mathematics. Several practice ACT tests will be given.
SERVICE LEARNING - 1282775 Grade level: 12 / 1 CreditThis course is based around high school students mentoring elementary students in the elementary classroom. This course is also open to other community service projects or involvement. Students interested in receiving elective credit for community service should present their plan to the appropriate teacher prior to enrolling in this course. The plan should include the type of service proposed, where the service will be performed, how the service benefits the community, and a description of the agency or organization where the student will be working.
TEEN LEADERSHIP - 1252760 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThis course builds personal responsibility and leadership skills through role plays, group activities, speeches, and projects. It is intended for students of all backgrounds and abilities. The practical skills taught will help any student make the transition to life after school.
ARMY JROTC LET I -- 1252720 (Putnam City West)Grade level 9 / 1 CreditThe mission of Leadership Education and Training (LET) is to motivate first year JROTC cadets to be better citizens. To accomplish this purpose, the text discusses citizenship, leadership, and a number of other courses designed to help the cadets succeed in high school and after graduation. Cadets wear uniforms one time each week. Extracurricular activities include: Providing color guards, eating at concession stands, participating in community parades, drill and rifle teams.
ARMY JROTC LET II -- 1262720 (Putnam City West)Grade level 10 / 1 CreditThe second year of Leadership Education and Training provides more details about leadership situations. The program is split into units including: Techniques of Communication, Leadership, Cadet Challenge, Leadership Lab, First Aid, Map Reading, History, Your American Citizenship, Career Opportunities, and Role of the U.S. Army. The wearing of the uniform and extracurricular activities are the same as for LET I.
ARMY JROTC LET III -- 1272720 (Putnam City West)Grade level 11 / 1 CreditThe third year of Leadership Education and Training provides still more leadership situations. In this year students will not only be more involved as teacher and leaders within the cadet battalion, but they will also do more independent stud-ies in the areas of communication, leader, first aid, history, map reading, career opportunities, and technology awareness. The wearing of the uniform and the extracurricular activities are the same as for LET I.
ARMY JROTC LET IV -- 1282720 (Putnam City West)Grade level 12 / 1 CreditFourth-year cadets are responsible for the daily cadet administration and perform as commanders and staff officers. They act as assistant instructors in some subject areas for other JROTC classes. They continue to develop their leadership skills and plan special unit events such as the military ball or the annual awards banquet.
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AEROSPACE SCIENCEAir Force JROTCAerospace science is a four-year program in the study of aviation, global awareness, space activities, commercial, and military flying. Leadership, management and wellness studies are taught in conjunction with the aviation curriculum. The department sponsors a student centered and run organization, the Corps of Cadets. Drill teams, a saber team, color guards, flag corps, and a rocketry club support classroom activities. For example, summer activities may include leadership schools, ropes course, and drill team practice. In addition, the successful completion of two semesters of Air Force JROTC results in a physical education waiver.
AEROSPACE SCIENCE I - JOURNEY INTO AVIATION HISTORY - 1252721 (Putnam City High)Introduction to aerospace and leadership education is an initial exploration of aerospace including an overview of the development and impact of the airplane, familiarization with aircraft and examination of the environment in which such craft operate. The leadership section includes an orientation to the U.S.Air Force, the customs and courtesies used by its military members and an introduction to leadership and management principles. Successful completion of this course results in a general elective and PE credit. Aerospace Science or AS-100, 40%; Leadership or LE-100 & LE-500, 40%; Wellness component 20%.
AEROSPACE SCIENCE II - SCIENCE OF FLIGHT - 1262721 (Putnam City High)Recommended: AFJROTC I. Grade level 10 / 1 Credit Includes aeronautical aspects of aerospace from the aircrew member view point, theory of flight, navigation and propul-sion. Occupations in aerospace are emphasized. Leadership is directed toward development of individual and group skills necessary for management and operation of an organizational entity. Leadership 200 training focuses on communication, awareness, leadership and drill. Aerospace Science or AS-200, 40%; Leadership or LE-200 & LE-500, 40%; Wellness component 20%.
AEROSPACE SCIENCE III - INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL AWARENESS AND ExPLORING SPACE - 1272721 (Putnam City High)Recommended: AFJROTC II. Grade level 11 / 1 CreditThis is a customized course about the world’s cultures. This course introduces cadets to world cultures through a study of world affairs, regional studies and cultural awareness. It looks at major events and significant issues that have shaped each region. In addition, this course also covers the latest information in Space Science and Exploration. Finally, an analysis of factors and techniques involved in leadership are also practiced. The leadership section focuses on careers and life skills. Aerospace Science or AS-300, 40%; Leadership or LE-300 & LE-500, 40%; Wellness component 20%.
AEROSPACE SCIENCE IV - CORPS MANAGEMENT - 1282721 (Putnam City High)Recommended AFJROTC III. Grade level 12 / 1 CreditThis course provides leadership activities: cadets are responsible for planning and executing the management of the Cadets Corps during the school year. The leadership section focuses on management principles. The management course provides cadets in their 4th year an opportunity to put leadership into practice by running the Corps. Aerospace Science or AS-400, 40%; Leadership or LE-400 & LE-500, 40%; Wellness component 20%.
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Marketing educationMARKETING FUNDAMENTALS - 1268602 Recommended: (Seniors may enroll by teacher interview). Grade Level: 10, 11 / 1 CreditMarketing Fundamentals is a course which teaches the competencies required to secure and hold jobs, as well as the basic understanding of marketing concepts. Classroom emphasis is on human relations, leadership development, sales strategies, merchandising, advertising and promotion. DECA is a student organization that provides the student an oppor-tunity for leadership development, competition and recognition. Student payment of DECA membership dues is required, which includes local, state and national memberships. Students interested in employment in a marketing related career can enroll for one credit in Cooperative Worksite Learning only during the current enrollment of DECA class with the teacher approval.
FASHION MARKETING - 1278603 Recommended: (Seniors may enroll by teacher interview). Grade Level: 10, 11 / 1 CreditFashion Marketing is a specialized course that teaches marketing concepts as they apply to the fashion industry. Units of instruction include: human relations, sales presentation, advertising, display, clothing line and design, and fashion cycle. Student payment of DECA membership dues is required, which includes local, state and national member-ships. Students interested in employment in a marketing related career can enroll for one credit in Cooperative Worksite Learning only during the current enrollment of DECA class with the teacher approval.
ADVANCED FASHION MARKETING - 1288604 Recommended: Fashion Marketing. Grade Level: 11, 12 / 1 CreditAdvanced Marketing is a career course for students interested in fashion retailing, buying, or fashion design. Emphasis is on fashion coordination, career exploration, fashion management, history of fashion and fashion design. Student payment of DECA membership dues is required, which includes local, state and national memberships. Students interested in employment in a marketing related career can enroll for one credit in Cooperative Worksite Learning with teacher approval.
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING - 1278626 Recommended: Marketing Fundamentals. Grade Level: 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis specialized course is designed for students with career interest in the sports and entertainment industry. Instructional areas will include orientation to the sports and entertainment industry, economics, decision-making, event marketing, sales and sales promotions, event execution, legal aspects/contracts, and career opportunities.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - 1288606 Recommended: Marketing Fundamentals. Grade Level: 11, 12 / 1 CreditBusiness Management is the second-level course of the marketing program. It is designed to prepare the student for either a continued study at the university level or immediate employment in the field of marketing. Student payment of DECA membership dues is required, which includes local, state and national memberships. Students interested in em-ployment in a marketing related career can enroll for one credit in Cooperative Worksite Learning only during the current enrollment of DECA class with the teacher approval.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP - 1288616 Recommended: Marketing Fundamentals. Grade Level: 11, 12 / 1 CreditEntrepreneurship is a specialized course which allows students to study all aspects of starting one’s own business. They will learn the basic fundamentals of marketing and business operations. DECA is a student organization that provides the student an opportunity for leadership development, competition and recognition. Student payment of DECA membership dues is required, which includes local, state and national memberships. Students interested in employment in a marketing-related career can enroll for one credit in Cooperative Worksite Learning only during the current enroll-ment of DECA class with teacher approval.
COOPERATIVE WORKSITE LEARNING - 1278622 Must be enrolled in Marketing Fundamentals, Advanced Fashion Marketing, Business Management, Fashion Marketing or Entrepreneurship during the same school year. Teacher approval required. Grade Level: 11, 12 / 1 creditCooperative Worksite Learning is a course in which students will apply their studies in a fashion, entrepreneurship, or marketing retail situation. This is the combined effort of the teacher-coordinator, the student, and the employer. The job must be preparing the student for his or her future career goal in a related occupation. The grade will be determined objectively by the teacher and the student’s employer. 39
ALGEBRA I - 1254411Recommended: Students who have successfully completed the Algebra A course. Grade level: 9, 10 / 1 CreditAlgebra I covers the use of numbers, sets, variables and properties of the real number systems. Solving linear equations and inequalities, the four basic operations of polynomials and rational expressions, irrational numbers, and the development of the ability to read, interpret, and solve problems.
GEOMETRY (Pre-AP) - 1274530 or GEOMETRY/PLANE GEOMETRY - 1264530Recommended: Successful completion of Algebra I. Grade level: 9, 10 / 1 CreditStudents completing this course will have covered the following major concepts: patterns, lines, and planes; classifying triangles, parallelograms, and other polygons; reasoning in geometry; coordinates in geometry; parallel lines; conjectures about triangles; areas and volumes; applying right triangles; and circles and spheres. Pre-AP students can anticipate more in-depth study and more difficult problems. Additional topics such as indirect proofs and transformations may be studied.
ALGEBRA II (Pre-AP) - 1274412 or ALGEBRA II - 1264412Recommended: Successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry. Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1CreditAlgebra II topics include advanced work on the development of the real and complex number systems including linear equations and inequalities and their graphs, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants, the basic operations on polynomial functions, quadratic equations and their graphs, systems of quadratic equations, radicals, integral and rational exponents, logarithms, and sequences and series. Pre-AP students can anticipate more in-depth study, more difficult problems.
MATH ANALYSIS (Pre-AP) - 1274720 or MATH ANALYSIS - 1264720Recommended: Algebra II with a recommended grade of “B” or above (Pre-AP) or “C”for Math Analysis. Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis course is design to be a combination of skills that are taught in Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry courses and replaces those classes for students who just finished taking Algebra II . Students will study functions and will become familiar with a graphing calculator.
AP CALCULUS (AB) - 1284615Recommended: Successful completion of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Math Analysis. Grade Level: 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis course is a study of differential and integral calculi and their applications. Students will develop an understanding of limits and continuity. Upon completion of this course, students will have all the information needed to take the AP exam.
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Putnam City students who take Math Analysis typically score three points higher on the ACT Math subtest than students who don’t.
Students who take additional mathematics past Math Analysis can score an average of seven points higher if they take AP Calculus.
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AP CALCULUS (BC) - 1284616Recommended: Calculus (AB). Grade level: 11, 12 / 1 CreditAdvanced Placement Calculus BC is a continuation of the study of differential and intergral calculi of a single variable. It is the equivalent of a college-level course Calculus II. Calculus BC includes a more extensive coverage of topics covered.
AP STATISTICS - 1284760Recommended: Algebra II. Grade level 10, 11,12 / 1 CreditStudents will explore and analyze data using graphical and numerical techniques. Students will also use probability and use statistical inferences to develop an appropriate model for data collected. Students are expected to take an AP exam for possible college credit. AP Statistics can be taken alone or in conjunction with another math course.
ElectivesINTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA - 1264418Recommended: Algebra I/ Geometry. Grade level: 10 / 1 CreditThe emphasis of this class is more on perfecting algebraic skills rather than the exploration and abstract connections that will occur in Algebra II. This course continues to count as a high school math credit but will not be included in the College Prep Curriculum. This course is a bridge between Algebra I and Algebra II.
STATISTICS - 1274740 Recommended: Successful completion of Algebra II. Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditStatistics will enable students to increase knowledge of quantitative information, to develop the ability to deal with data, and to understand important concepts such as central tendency (mean, median, mode), variability, random sampling, sampling distribution and standard deviation.
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BIOLOGY I - 1255031 Grade level: 9, 10 / 1 CreditBiology I surveys structure and interrelationships of living organisms. Areas of study include cellular biology; the molecular basis of heredity; evolution; interdependence of organisms; matter, energy, and organization of living things; and biological responses from molecules to organisms. Emphasis will be on the scientific method and science processes.
CHEMISTRY I (Pre-AP) - 1275051 or CHEMISTRY I - 1265051 Recommended: Completion of Algebra I, with concurrent Geometry. Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditChemistry I emphasizes the classification and properties of matter, changes in energy, solutions, acids and bases, atomic theory, periodic law, chemical bonding, gas laws and quantitative and qualitative analysis. Emphasis will be on the scien-tific method and science processes through laboratory activities. Pre-AP Chemistry I features an expanded curriculum and more in-depth laboratory activities.
PHYSICS I (Pre-AP) - 1285211 or PHYSICS I - 1275211 Recommended: concurrent Algebra II Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditPhysics is a course dealing with motion, force, work, simple machines, energy, sound, light, electricity, and the application of these concepts. Pre-AP Physics I features an expanded curriculum and more in-depth laboratory activities.
AP BIOLOGY - 1275035 Recommended: Completion of Biology I and Chemistry I. Grade level: 11, 12 / 1 CreditAdvanced Placement Biology is a program of college-level course work and laboratory experience, it is designed to prepare the student for the opportunity to gain advanced and/or college credit.
AP CHEMISTRY 1275055 Recommended: Completion of Chemistry I and Algebra II. Grade level:11, 12 / 1 creditAdvanced Placement Chemistry is a program of college-level course work and laboratory experience, it is designed to prepare the student for the opportunity to gain advanced and/or college credit.
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - 1275121 Recommended:Completion of Chemistry I. Grade level: 11, 12 / 1 CreditThe AP Environmental Science Course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science that stresses scientific principles and analysis and emphasizes laboratory work.
AP PHYSICS B - 1285215 Recommended: Completion of Physics I, Algebra II and concurrent enrollment in Math Analysis or Calculus. Grade level: 11, 12 / 1 CreditAdvanced Placement Physics B is a program of college level course work designed to prepare the student for the opportunity to gain advanced placement and/or credit in college.
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ANATOMY - 1265333 Recommended: Completion of Biology I. Grade level: 10, 11, 12 - 1 creditAnatomy is a course in which students study the organization of the human body, homeostasis, cells, tissues, and the structure and function of organ systems.
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Putnam City students who take Biology I, Chemistry and Physics typically achieve the College and Career Readiness benchmark score on the Science Reasoning section of the ACT.
Putnam City students who don’t take Chemistry and Physics typically do not.
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BIOTECHNOLOGY - 1265038 Recommended: Completion of Biology I and Chemistry I. Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis class is an exploration into molecular biology, the major frontier of biology in the 21st century. This course emphasizes the science method and science processes through laboratory activities in biochemistry, biotechnology, genetics, and the processes of evolutionary change.
EARTH SCIENCE - 1265061 Recommended: Completion of Biology I and Algebra I. Grade level: 10, 11, 12 - 1 CreditThis course is an introduction to Earth sciences. Students will be introduced to the geology, meteorology, and oceanography of our planet and the astronomy of our solar system. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - 1265120 Recommended: Completion of Biology I. Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditEnvironmental Science is designed to study the relationships between all living organisms and their environments. Assessment and interpretation of physical and biological attributes of local ecosystems will require outdoor activities. Participation in local, regional, and the state Science Fair provides worthwhile experience in experimental design as well as data collection and interpretation.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE - 125160Grade level: 9, 1 CreditPhysical science students investigate the basic principles of chemistry and physics and how they apply to areas of earth and life science. Embedded standards for Inquiry, Technology & Engineering, and Mathematics are taught with hands-on activities, labs, projects, and group work.
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Visit www.collegeboard.org/apstudents for detailed information about each of the 34 AP courses and exams. You’ll find course and exam descriptions, sample free-response questions and scoring guidelines, study skills and test-taking tips, and more.
Putnam City students who take Biology I, Chemistry and Physics typically achieve the College and Career Readiness benchmark score on the Science Reasoning section of the ACT.
Putnam City students who don’t take Chemistry and Physics typically do not.
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College Preparatory Standard Electives for Science Credit Curriculum Curriculum
9th Grade 9th Grade Earth ScienceBiology I* Biology I Biotechnology
10th Grade 10th Grade Environmental ScienceChemistry* Elective Anatomy
11th Grade 11th Grade Physics* Elective
12th grade 12th GradeAP ChemistryAP Physics-CAP Environmental Science or AP Biology
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OKLAHOMA HISTORY (Pre-AP) - 1275615 or OKLAHOMA HISTORY - 1255615 (Early Human Inhabitation through the Present) Required: Completion of 8th grade U. S. History. Grade level: 9 / 1/2 CreditThe student will describe and evaluate the social, economic, and political development of Oklahoma from prehistoric settlement through the present. Pre-AP students use and analyze primary source documents to prepare for future Pre-AP and advanced placement coursework by reading and writing critically about history.
AP EUROPEAN HISTORY - 1285735 or WORLD HISTORY - 1265731 Recommended: Oklahoma History. Grade level: 10 / 1 CreditTrends, movements, conflicts, and philosophies of the world will be analyzed. Students will connect geography and its impact upon world conflict, social development, economic systems, and political ideologies. These courses begin with the Middle Ages and continue through recent events.
AP U. S. HISTORY - 1275415 or U. S. HISTORY - 1275410 Recommended: World History. Grade level: 11 / 1 CreditStudents will investigate the events, trends, conflicts and factors that contributed to the social, cultural, economic and political growth of the United States.
AP U. S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS - 1285546 or GOVERNMENT - 1275541Grade level: 12 / 1 Credit for AP or 1/2 Credit for GovernmentContent will encompass the United States Constitution, institutions of national government, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties, interest groups, mass media, public policy, and civil rights and liberties.
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GEOGRAPHY - 1255530 Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThis course focuses on the study of physical and political geography. Human impact on the geographical and cultural patterns of the major world regions will be investigated.
AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY - 1255790Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - 1 CreditThis elective course focuses on human geography in order to provide students with insight into contemporary developments of world cultures, politics, and economy, including an analysis of the impact of the environment on the progress of world nations and regions. Students will evaluate world events and data, write critically about world situations and debate controversial aspects of an interdependent world.STREET LAW - 1255785 Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThrough this course, students will examine the definition of law and the elements of our legal system. Students will study the nature and causes of crime, the laws prohibiting and defining criminal activity, the criminal and juvenile justice systems, civil law involving negligence and damages, and conclude with the study of family law and individual rights and liberties.
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Taking more social studies coursework increases students’ ACT Reading Test scores. The impact of social studies courses on reading achievement is clear.
Many of the important critical reading skills are emphasized in social studies courses.
The average ACT Assessment Reading Test score of students who took an additional his-tory course is 1.5 points higher than those that took the core social studies curriculum of three courses.
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BLACK HISTORY - 1265430 Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThis course will examine the history of the African-American people, from enslavement to the present. The course will cover five centuries of history with topics ranging from slavery, the Civil War, segregation, Harlem renaissance, the civil rights movement and contributions of African-Americans.
SOCIOLOGY - 1265720 Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThis course will begin with a study of the structure of society and culture, including cultural diversity, conformity, and adaptation. Students will investigate personality development, social control, social inequality, and institutions of society. ECONOMICS - 1275521 Grade level: 11, 12 - 1 CreditThis course will begin with defining economics and an overview of the free-enterprise system and supply and demand. Students will examine the workings of the marketplace, business, and the labor force. Students will investigate the components and operation of the United States economy, including the political influences that shape it.
PSYCHOLOGY - 1275641 Grade level: 11, 12 / 1/2CreditThis course will include a study of the theory, definition, and history of psychology.
AP PSYCHOLOGY - 1275645 Grade Level: 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis course is a comprehensive introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
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The Advanced Technology, Technical, and Engineering Pathway is a series of sequenced courses for students interested in an engineering or technical career. These courses may be taken as an individual CONNECT or as a complete CONNECT. Technology CONNECTS are four experiences within a technology area. Advanced Technology courses and a rigorous academic schedule will prepare students for college and other post-secondary technical training programs and give students first-hand experiences in the technical career fields.
Any Technology CONNECT course may be taken as an elective or these courses can be chosen, as in the Advanced Technology, Technical, and Engineering Pathway, which could lead to technical credit at career tech centers or college credit.
CONSTRUCTION TRADES- 1258806 Grade Level: 9, 10 / 1 CreditThis class will look at the basics of construction by covering several of the trades that are found in the world of construction. Students will be exposed to real world projects found in the construction trade industry.
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING- 1258812 Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 / 1/2 CreditThis class will look at the basics of residential home design. Students will explore what goes into a good design and a functional floor plan and will then tackle a real world problem and give a formal presentation of their design and model home.
ROBOTICS - 1258811 Grade Level: 9, 10 / 1/2 CreditThis class will introduce the basics of robotic design, and programming. Students will apply that knowledge to different challenges and get the chance to compete against other schools in robotic competitions such as BEST and Lego Tech challenge.
DESIGN 3D CAD - 1258709 Grade Level 9, 10, 11 / 1/2 CreditThis class will teach the student how to design using professional 3D design software. They will be given a real world challenge where they will work together as a team to design a solution, and then give a formal presentation of their design and model.
ELECTRONICS - 1258711 Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1/2 CreditThis class will teach the students the basic components in electronic circuits. They will use that knowledge to design real world electronic projects and learn how to solder.
MANUFACTURING - 1258810 Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis class will look at the different materials and processes used in manufacturing today while building real world products. As a class, they will form a company and manufacture a product that will take them through the assembly line process from design to packaging and sales.
PRE ENGINEERING – 1258813 Grade Level 9, 10 / 1/2 CreditThis class will look at the problem-solving process that engineers go through and the ramifications of their decisions. Students will apply the problem solving process to several different challenges and then learn how to present their results in a formal presentation.
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Proficiency-Based Promotion Examinations Eighth-grade middle school students who take the Spanish for Native Speakers course are allowed to take the high school Spanish II proficiency-based promotion (PBP) test. Those who obtain a score of 90 on the Spanish II proficiency test will qualify to take Spanish III in high school. However, students who fail to attain a score of 90 on the Spanish II test will be allowed to enroll in Spanish II.
In addition to eighth-grade students, any students may register to take the PBP in Chinese, French, Latin, and Spanish or any other subjects for opportunity to advance to the next course level. The Putnam City school district records the PBP credit as a letter grade.
Students who successfully complete Spanish I in eighth grade will receive credit for Spanish I toward high school graduation. Students are encouraged to take additional World Language courses while in high school.
LEVEL I French - 1253111, Latin - 1253131, Mandarin Chinese - 1253185, Spanish - 1253161Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThese beginning level courses present basic linguistic concepts and communicative strategies which are necessary for meaningful communication. Vocabulary, listening and speaking skills for everyday situations are stressed. The development of reading and writing skills is introduced, as well as the study of the formal structure of language. Authentic material is presented in a variety of ways to help students place communication and experiences into a cultural context.
LEVEL II French - 1263112, Latin - 1253132, Mandarin Chinese - 1263186, Spanish - 1263162Recommended: Successful completion of Level I or teacher recommendation. Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThe continuation of Level I develops communication skills in the language, as well as studying the perspectives and practices of the culture. Students will begin to understand and interpret written and spoken language on a broader variety of topics. Students will expand their ability to converse and interact in a culturally appropriate manner.
AP LATIN : Vergil and Caesar - 1283135This course enables students to read with confidence the required AP text of Vergil’s Aeneid and Caesar’s Gallic Wars through continuing application of grammatical structures. Students will analyze and discuss these works and develop awareness of their themes, figures of speech and rhetorical devices. Students will practice strategies to prepare them for the Advanced Placement Examination.
LEVEL III (Pre-AP) French - 1273113, Mandarin Chinese - 1273187, Spanish - 1273163Recommended: Successful completion of Level II. Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThese courses enable students to successfully handle a variety of communicative tasks and social situations. Students will practice strategies that help them to sustain understanding over longer stretches of time on a number of topics. Additionally, they will develop practical writing needs and will begin reading literary texts. Students develop an ability to explain cultural differences by being able to see things in terms of the target culture’s frame of reference.
LEVEL IV (AP) French - 1283114, Mandarin Chinese - 1283188, Spanish -1283164Recommended: Successful completion of Level III. Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThese courses enable students to handle with confidence more complicated tasks and social situations. They will communicate and talk casually about topics of current public and personal interest, as well as discuss literary texts. They will be able to understand main ideas and most details of extended conversation on a variety of topics. They will be able to write social correspondence, take notes, write summaries, as well as construct narratives. Students will develop the skills needed to locate and organize information about the target culture from the library, media, people, and/or personal observations, and will prepare themselves for the Advanced Placement Examination.
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AP SPANISH LITERATURE V - 1283161 Recommended: Successful completion of AP Spanish V Grade level: 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis course is designed to introduce the high school student to a wide variety of hispanic literature from Spain, Latin America and the United States with the goal of taking the AP Spanish Literature exam in May. To this end, the students will read, analyze and discuss poetry, short stories, and dramas in Spanish to prepare them for the exam. Upon the successful completion of the AP Spanish Literature exam, students may receive college credit for a Survey of Spanish Literature course.
HERITAGE SPANISH - 1253166 Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 Credit This course is intended for native Spanish speakers who are limited in their literacy skills in Spanish. Emphasis will be placed on reading and writing in Spanish. This will be done through a variety of activities including writing essays, reading literature, and giving oral presentations.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FOR THE DEAF/ HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS - 1253171Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 / 1 CreditThis course is designed for the Deaf and hard of hearing students to analyze ASL structure and improve or develop ASL skills, fingerspelling principles, conceptual signing accuracy, and facial grammar rules with emphasis on ASL vocabulary, ASL classifiers, temporal aspects of ASL, and Deaf culture.
Admission Standards 2014-2015CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
As part of the State Regents’ Cooperative Alliance Project, some higher education institutions, in partnership with Oklahoma’s career technology centers, have been approved to allow high school students to enroll in technical programs and courses under separate admission standards noted below. High school students taking courses at technology centers that are part of approved college degree Associate in Applied Science degree programs, may take these courses for college credit if the students meet the admission requirements. Note: These Concurrent Enrollment admission standards apply to students enrolled in a Cooperative Alliance Project-identified Associate of Applied Science degree program/s and not students enrolled in unrelated technology programs.
Eleventh or twelfth grade students enrolled in an accredited high school or a student who are at least 16 years of age and receiving high-school-level instruction at home or from an unaccredited high school to be admitted to a college or university in The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education that offers technical AAS and certificate programs and enroll in technical courses only. Students must meet the following standards:
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The required ACT score is the composite score without the writing component.
In addition to meeting the requirements above, students must provide a letter of support from the high school counselor and written permission from a parent or legal guardian. All other concurrent admission policy requirements remain in effect for technical students, including retention standards.
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FRANCIS TUTTLE TECHNOLOGY CENTER
If you want to get a jump on preparing for a rewarding and successful career, or want a great way to fund your college education, or both, Francis Tuttle can help!
High school students attend Francis Tuttle tuition-free. Seniors who graduate from Putnam City schools can continue their program after graduation through a “Next Step” scholarship, which waives tuition for another year.
You can attend Francis Tuttle in the morning or afternoon. Your career counselor can help you arrange your schedule to make it work for you.
Francis Tuttle in the morning Francis Tuttle in the afternoonAttend Francis Tuttle 8:00-10:55 a.m. Attend your core classes in the morningTravel back to your high school Travel to Francis TuttleAttend your core classes in the afternoon Attend Francis Tuttle 12:30-3:25 p.m.
Bus transportation between your Francis Tuttle campus and your high school is provided.
In summary, the benefits of being at Francis Tuttle include:• You have more than 30 choices for classes, with college credit available in almost every program…some offer up to 81
credit hours, and it’s all tuition-free.• Focus on classes that interest you.• Make the most of the time you have by spending it doing something you enjoy.• Get a head start on college, your career, or both.• Prepare yourself for a successful career or have a great way to fund your college education.• Get 1.5 units of credit per semester on your high school transcript for electives (Students in Francis Tuttle Academies
get core curriculum credit in math and science). All of these credits count toward high school graduation!• For flexibility, training at Francis Tuttle is offered in two different sessions: morning or afternoon.• Francis Tuttle also provides transportation to the campuses. Attend Francis Tuttle in your junior and/or senior year (and
as a sophomore in the Academies).• See the career counselor at your school, or visit with an advisor at one of Francis Tuttle’s campuses.
ACADEMIESPRE-ENGINEERING ACADEMY - 1259862Whether it was a walk on a Roman road or a walk on the moon – it was made possible by engineers. The Pre-Engineering Academy offers high school students a broad overview of engineering and technology-related fields and processes while participating in pre-AP and/or AP math and science classes. Students who plan to pursue some field of engineering as a career will find that the Academy is designed to be relevant to their interests and to provide them with the math and science foundation that will better prepare them for engineering programs in universities and colleges. Grades: 10, 11, 12 accepted3 hours per day, (4 credits per year)Students will earn 1 unit of math credit, 1 unit of science credit and 2 units of elective credit for each successful yearEnrollment by application only
BIOSCIENCES AND MEDICINE ACADEMY - 1259872From finding a cure to repairing a quarterback’s shoulder, health science professionals touch lives every day. The Biosciences and Medicine Academy is a college preparatory program to gain knowledge and exceptional experiences designed to help you decide what career you are interested in pursuing. Learn about careers in health care, medicine, science, research, education, and management, and combine advanced placement math and science courses with related health classes. Grades: 10, 11 accepted3 hours per day, (4 credits per year)Students will earn 1 unit of math credit, 1 unit of science credit and 2 units of elective credit for each successful year.Enrollment by application only
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AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCESSERVICE CAREERS – LANDSCAPE ASSISTANT - 9007Learn the job and life skills you need for independent living! Receive technical training and experience in service occupations. Train for employment in greenhouse and grounds maintenance, lube and tire technitian, and learn personal life skills and employability skills such as job readiness and independent living.Grades: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)
ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTIONCARPENTRY/CABINETRY - 9052From rough-in framing to fine cabinet and furniture making, careers in construction have never been hotter! As a growing industry, construction offers you career opportunities in the residential, commercial, and remodeling industries. The Carpentry/Cabinetry portion of the program prepares you for form work, framing, interior and exterior trim, insulation, drywall, and cabinet making. Grades: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OSU-IT
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING - 9054Everything starts with an idea but nothing gets built or made without a plan. A career in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) can take many directions. CADD is an integral part of any design team, whether in architectural, engineering, construction, or manufacturing environments. This program starts with the foundation of engineering principles and progresses to more complex applications, such as residential and light commercial architecture, civil, and mechanical.Grades: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONSAUDIO & VIDEO PRODUCTION - 9554Lights! Camera! Action! Advance your creativity and digital design skills related to audio and/or video production to the next level. Use a variety of tools including Adobe Production Studio Suite, Apple Final Cut Pro Studio, Soundtrack Pro, and DVD Studio Pro. Work with high-definition cameras, teleprompters, and professional video switchers and audio mixers.Grades: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS - 9133Design, re-touch, print: Create the best finished product on the market! Graphic communications is the exchange of information in a visual form, such as words, drawings, photographs, or any combination of these. Students will receive instruction in the areas of graphic design, electronic publishing, digital printing, image editing, color management, and graphic imaging. Students work with computers, software and other equipment, gaining hands-on experience and producing visual images. Grades: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Cooperative Credit available through OCCC
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIONACCOUNTING SERVICES- 9256Profitable companies are built on solid numbers. Accounting Services training is the smart choice if you want to succeed in business. We provide training in both bookkeeping concepts and software applications that will land you a job in this highly promotable occupation. You will learn manual and automated methods for solving business problems using the latest in software and equipment. Grades: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OSU-OKC
ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL OFFICE - 9202Highly trained office professionals are in huge demand in the metropolitan area and comprise one of the largest occupational fields in the U.S. By choosing to become an Administrative Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant, or Customer Service Representative, you will gain experience in Microsoft Office software, business administrative skills, communications, and customer service. Grades: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
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BILINGUAL CUSTOMER SERVICE - 9203Every industry needs customer service representatives—your bilingual skills give you an edge! Bilingual Customer Service prepares students to be successful in office environments that have a need for bilingual communications. You will learn computer applications, business communications, data entry, and customer service assistance skills. Intense English language acquisition is included. Grades: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
HUMAN RESOURCES - 9208Employees are an organization’s greatest asset…HR professionals help build the team! This program offers a curriculum specifically designed to teach you to compile and keep personnel records, record data for employees, research and compile data for authorized persons, support and coordinate compensation and benefits activities, understand how to read and interpret policies and procedures of an organization, and develop and conduct training for employees. Grades: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
MEDICAL OFFICE TECHNOLOGY - 9213High-demand careers, job portability, customer interaction, and colorful scrubs, they are all part of being on the front line with a medical office team! The Medical Office Technology program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in a medical or dental front office or hospital office setting. This program specializes in administration, with an emphasis in the practice of various medical office skills. Grades: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
HEALTH SCIENCESADVANCED HEALTH SCIENCES - 9331The healthcare industry is growing, and you can be part of this expanding industry! Learn medical terminology, CPR/First Aid, and explore health careers, with an option to take anatomy and physiology for a lab science credit. Prepare for at least one entry-level position in healthcare, and participate in work-based learning in health care settings as a Nurse Aide, Advanced Unlicensed Assistant or Pharmacy Aide.Grades: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISMCULINARY ARTS - 9426BAM! Add some spice to your career! The comprehensive Culinary Arts program offers graduating students opportunities for employment in hotels, restaurants, institutions and resorts in positions above entry-level. Cooking methods and techniques, from basics to advanced skills, are addressed including: stocks, sauces, and soups; meat, poultry and seafood cookery; vegetable and starch cookery; baking and pastry production; catering; nutrition; menu and facility planning; cold food preparations; and food service management. The student will gain valuable experience working with the most modern equipment and by exposure to metropolitan area restaurant kitchens.Grades: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OSU-IT
SERVICE CAREERS – HOSPITALITY - 9434Learn the job and life skills you need for independent living! Receive technical training and experience in service occupations. Train for employment in the following areas: culinary arts, restaurant and lodging services, and learn personal life skills and employability skills such as job readiness and independent living.Grades: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)
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COSMETOLOGY - 9478Take your flair for hair to the next level! Our program prepares you for the State Board of Cosmetology Basic Cosmetologist licensure exam by providing the training you need to care for and beautify hair, complexion, hands, and feet. You will study all the latest beauty industry techniques in our on-campus salon.Grade: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)
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EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN - 9480All children need tender, loving care. Turn your love of children into a rewarding career! Our program will prepare you for a career in child development through classroom instruction and working with young children in Francis Tuttle’s Child Development Center. You can also choose training options to receive the National Child Development Associate credential.Grade: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
ESTHETICIAN - 9481This is your ticket to one of the hottest specialties in the beauty profession today! You will learn facial massage, characteristics and function of the skin; electrical, chemical and light therapy; facial machine techniques; and skin analysis. Following your training in our program, you will qualify to take the State Board of Cosmetology Facialist licensure exam.Grade: 11, 12 (3 credits)
NAIL TECHNICIAN - 9483Prefer to pamper people? Prepare to be a polished professional! Manicurists provide services for men and women related to beautifying the hands and feet. Our program prepares you for this specialty service career by giving you the opportunity to practice professional techniques with clients in our on-campus salon. You will learn massage techniques; arm, hand, leg and foot anatomy; manicuring, pedicuring, and various artificial nail applications. Following your training, you will qualify to take the State Board of Cosmetology Manicurist licensure exam.Grade: 11, 12 (3 credits)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY3D ANIMATION & VISUAL EFFECTS - 9526Star Wars or any Pixar film could never have been made without the skills and software you will learn here! Students redefine reality through 3D design and animation, visual effects, and advanced composition of motion graphics using Autodesks’ Oscar-winning software Maya, Adobe Flash, After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro Studio, and MotionBuilder. Prepare for careers in several industries such as movies, television, video games, and Web animation.Grade: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
CYBER SECURITY - 9529Somewhere in the world, someone is trying to steal your identity…we keep that from happening. In the Cyber Security program, you will learn to configure routers and switches, maintain wide area networks, and develop the processes necessary to provide the level of security that modern work demands. Program completers will find employment opportunities statewide, nationally, and internationally.Grade: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
NETWORK TECHNOLOGY - 9542Without the skills taught in this class, a lot of computers are just expensive desk ornaments or toys—with these skills, that same computer becomes one of the most powerful tools in the world. Network Technology students learn to install, configure, and troubleshoot computer hardware, operation systems, and applications software on a variety of stand-alone and networked computers. Grade: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
PROGRAMMING AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT - 9550The world of IT is constantly changing. Do you have what it takes to be the next Bill Gates? Computer programmers and system analysts use logic and reasoning to identify complex problems and create innovative solutions. Students in this program will train in object oriented systems analysis, relational database design and computer programming with an emphasis on web based computer applications.Grade: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT - 9140Don’t just surf the Web—dive in and create it! While in this program, you will have the opportunity to work with many tools to equip you to be a successful Web Specialist, Web Designer, or Web Developer. You will gain fundamental skills in HTML and CSS and have the opportunity to work with numerous applications including Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, and Photoshop. Through hands-on projects, you will learn techniques for creating phenomenal Web sites and even better, you will gain expertise in building database-driven Web sites using PHP and MySQL. Grade: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
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LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS AND SECURITYCRIMINAL JUSTICE - 9629Keeping communities safe, securing accident scenes, and helping solve crimes are just part of a typical day for criminal justice professionals. Prepare for a career in criminal justice like forensic science, criminal law, or investigation and procedure; learn essential police officer functions and fundamentals; study traffic management and traffic investigation, dispatcher training, response to bioterrorism, firearm safety; and receive certification in the National Incident Management System through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Grade: 11, 12 - 1 or 2 years (3 credits per year)
MANUFACTURINGADVANCED MANUFACTURING - 9694Have you ever watched The Science Channel’s “How It’s Made?” Our graduates train for those careers! Our Automated Manufacturing lab is equipped with the latest technology used in industry today. You will gain knowledge in a variety of automated systems, both electrical and mechanical. You will learn system integration, motor control systems, hydraulic and pneumatic power systems, programmable controllers, robotics, and computer applications. You can specialize in one of three areas: automated manufacturing, manufacturing technology, or industrial electronics.Grade: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
PRECISION MACHINING/COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL (CNC) - 9679Without a machinist, neither a penny nor Air Force One would ever have been anything but a lump of metal. In this program, you will develop skills for immediate employment as a manual machinist and be able to progress into higher levels of training for employment as a Computer Numerical Control Technician. You will also learn to write programs from blueprints, work with computer-aided machining (CAM) software, and learn quality control techniques.Grade: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
WELDING - 9707Super glue and duct tape might work for some things, but if it’s important, call a welder. Our Welding program provides tremendous challenges in new welding developments like microprocessor-based technology and exotic metal types. Welding is the most common method for permanently bonding metal parts. Program emphasis is on semi-automatic processes, SMAW, GTAW, and structural and pipe welding.Grade: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)
MARKETING, SALES AND SERVICESBUSINESS MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT - 9783Students in the Business Marketing and Management program develop skills to be successful in customer-focused careers and in running their own business. The program teaches students to examine consumer behavior, implement the principles of effective selling, and help businesses make strategic decisions on product development and pricing. You’ll gain valuable experience through hands-on, real world projects and demonstrations, role playing, internships, and capstone experience.Grades: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS
AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY - 9904Door dings, dents or wrecks—customers need your eye for perfection to restore their ride! The auto body repair industry is changing as quickly as the computer industry, making it an exciting career option. Vehicles are now made with new space-age plastics and on-board, high-tech electrical systems. Certified by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), this program will teach you to use I-CAR advanced instruction to estimate damages, repair and finish vehicles. Grade: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY - 9906If you see it on the road, we’ll teach you how to fix it! Our program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education foundation (NATEF) and meets the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence standard of quality. Students learn automotive brakes, suspension systems, heating and air conditioning systems, automotive electrical and electronic systems and engine diagnostics, among other skills. Grade: 11, 12 (3 credits per year)College Credit available through OCCC
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Putnam City Schools5401 N.W. 40th
Oklahoma City, OK 73122405.495.5200
www.putnamcityschools.org
Dr. Fred RhodesSuperintendent
Dr. Melani MouseAssistant Superintendent of Academic Services
Patricia BalenseifenExecutive Director, Curriculum and Instruction
Mr. Rick CroslinExecutive Director, Secondary Education