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Dollarway High School

Course Catalog

2017-2018

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Table of Contents

Welcome Page 3

DHS Graduation Requirements 4

Four Year Plan Worksheet 5

General Information 6

Language Arts 8

Mathematics 10

Science 12

Social Studies 14

Foreign Language 16

Business 16

Fine Arts 18

Family Consumer Science 21

Navy JROTC 23

Health/PE 24

Technology 25

Automotive Service Technology 26

Vocational Technical/Jefferson Area Career Center 27

Virtual Arkansas Online Classes 29

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Dollarway High School

2602 Fluker Street

Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601

Phone: 870-534-3878 Fax: 870-535-1215

Dear Students and Parents:

Welcome to Dollarway High School, where every day is a new day and a new beginning for

ALL! Because successful completion of high school helps to determine your path for life, it is

important that you begin this journey with the end in mind!!!

This course catalog is for you to select your courses for the 2017-2018 school year. It is the

responsibility of the student and parent (s) to choose the appropriate career and graduation plan.

Please give your graduation requirements and career goals careful thought and consideration as you

complete your course selection sheet.

Parent and student signatures on the selection sheet acknowledge approval for the courses

chosen; therefore, there should be no need for changes. If you have questions or concerns in filling

out the course selection sheet, please call Dollarway High School Guidance Department at (870) 575-

0719, then ask for the appropriate counselor. We look forward to working with you. As always, we

thank you for your interest and concern!

Yolanda Prim, Principal

Booker Mays, Dean of Students

Shirley Barnes, Administrative Assistant

Guidance Department

Sana Bryant (A – L) Freddie Harris (M – Z)

sbryant@dollarwayschools.org fharris@dollarwayschools.org

Candice Jones Renece Norman

College/Career Coach Registrar

cjones@dollarwayschools.org rnorman@dollarwayschools.org

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DHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Required credits

4 English 9th

, 10th

, 11th

, 12th

4 Math Algebra I/II and Geometry required

3 Science Physical Science and Biology required

3 Social Studies ½ Civics, ½ Economics, World History, American History

½ Oral Communications

½ Physical Education no more than one total PE credit allowed

½ Health

½ Fine Arts

6 Electives Students must have 5.0 credits in order to be classified as a sophomore, 10 credits to be

classified as a junior, and 15 credits to be classified as a senior.

22 TOTAL CREDITS minimum to graduate.

Smart Core Curriculum (22 credits) Core Curriculum (22 credits)

English 4 years English 4 years

Oral Communications 1 semester Oral Communications 1 semester

Math 4 years Math 4 years

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra I

Algebra II, Geometry

Choice of Pre-Calculus, College Algebra, Algebra II

Computer Science and Math, College Ready Math Algebra III or Computer Math and Science

Science 3 years Science 3 years

Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry Physical Science, Biology, Environmental Sci.

Social Studies 3 years Social Studies 3 years

½ Civics, ½ Economics, World History, ½ Civics, ½ Economics, World History, American History

American History

Physical Education 1 semester Physical Education 1 semester

Health 1 semester Health 1 semester

Fine Arts 1 semester Fine Arts 1 semester

From Band, Art, or Choir Dept. From Band, Art, or Choir Dept.

Career Focus Electives 6 credits Career Focus Electives 6 credits

A Digital Learning Experience course will be required for graduation beginning with the graduating class of 2018. (2014 8th grade class) (ACT 1280

of 2013).

Failure to complete the Smart Core Curriculum for graduation may result in negative consequences, such as, conditional admission to college and

ineligibility for scholarship programs.

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DHS Four Year High School Planning Worksheet

Credits

Required

For

Graduatio

n

Freshman Year

9th

Grade

Sophomore Year

10th Grade

Junior Year

11th

Grade

Senior Year

12th

Grade

English 4

Math

Science

Social

Studies Oral Com

Fine Art

Band, Choir, Art

Health

P.E.

4

3 Physical Science

World History

3 Civics/Econ American History

.5 Oral Com

Fine Art .5

.5 Health

.5 P. E.

Career

Focus/Elective

s Elective

Classes

Elective

Classes

6 Career Ready 101

(Digital)

Total Credits

for Graduation

22

Biology

You must have the following credits to be classified as:

5 = Sophomore 10 = Junior 15=Senior 22=Graduate

Notes:

** Algebra I is typically taken during the 9th

grade, however, some students will have taken it in the 8th

grade so

adjust plan to fit your needs.

***Also, if the class is a Pre-AP or AP, you should add that.

Enter Total Credits for each

school year in these blanks.

_____= total credits _____= total credits

_____=overall credits

____= total credits

____=overall credits

____= total credits ____=overall credits

Use this chart to plan your classes for high school. Use a pencil as these may change depending on your interests and career plans.

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General Information

ACADEMIC CHALLENGE (LOTTERY) SCHOLARSHIP

For complete information, visit the Arkansas Department of Higher Education website: www.adhe.edu .

Seniors must be an Arkansas resident, attend an Arkansas College or University, and have a composite score of

19 on the ACT. The requirements for eligibility are at the discretion of the ADHE and may change.

CONCURRENT CREDIT

Concurrent credit classes are courses that you take during the day at the high school. These courses count

towards both your high school transcript and your college transcript. All of our concurrent credit courses are

offered through Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) and are transferrable to colleges in Arkansas. Check

http://acts.adhe.edu/ to see if the college of your choice accepts the credit for the course you are taking. It is

HIGHLY recommended that you take concurrent credit courses seriously, as it affects your college transcript

and therefore influences scholarships and financial aid you might receive in college. Students attending college

are required to submit all college transcripts to the university they choose to attend after high school. Students

must meet college acceptance requirements prior to the first day of school in the fall. Any student who

fails to meet these requirements by our deadline will be removed from the concurrent course. College

acceptance includes but is not limited to the following:

Complete the college application form

Provide proof of the required immunizations

Submit a high school transcript

Possess a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA

Must submit a minimum ACT score of 19 in the areas they are applying. READING for all

classes and in addition: ENGLISH for English Comp, and MATH for College Algebra

VERY IMPORTANT: Students who withdraw from a concurrent course once classes begin for that

college could receive a failing grade. It is the responsibility of the STUDENT to communicate directly

with the college concerning a withdrawal or their college transcript.

Eligible Courses for Concurrent Credit

AP Lang/Comp (Grade 11)

AP Lit/Comp (Grade 12)

AP Calculus (Grade 12)

ADDITIONAL COURSE OFFERINGS (FOR CONCURRENT CREDIT) ARE AVAILABLE TO HIGH

SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO MEET THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES

FOR VIRTUAL ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY, AND UNIVERSITY OF

ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO, AS WELL AS PREREQUISITES FOR THE SPECIFIC COURSE.

PLEASE VISIT WITH YOUR COUNSELOR FOR MORE DETAILS.

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SCHEDULE CHANGES

Schedule changes have serious effects both on each student’s individual schedule and on the class size of the

course into which he/she is transferring. Decisions about the number of sections per department are made in the

spring based upon students’ course selections during the registration process. Each student is registered

individually and given ample opportunities to make his/her schedule choices. Students are expected to enroll in

the classes they selected at that time. Schedule changes will be permitted only for the following reasons:

1. When a student completes a course during summer school and no longer needs to complete the

requested course.

2. When a student fails a course pre-requisite.

3. When a change is required to correct a clerical error, to balance class loads, or to meet graduation

requirements.

4. When a teacher recommends a change in a course.

5. When enrollment in a course is insufficient and the course is dropped from the master schedule for

the year.

6. When a senior is not scheduled in a class needed for graduation.

NCAA ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

Students and parents are encouraged to visit the NCAA Eligibility Center at www.ncaa.org to understand the

requirements for participation in college sports. If a student is planning to play any college sport, they should

enroll prior to their junior year. There are certain courses that will and will not be counted for eligibility. The

sooner you register, the better chance of getting your schedule worked out each year to make sure you will be

eligible once you graduate. Make sure you visit with your high school counselor ASAP to see if you are on

the correct track with your course selection.

Students should have their ACT scores forwarded directly to the Eligibility Center by using the 9999 code when

they take the ACT. NCAA will not accept an ACT score from the high school. Summer school, credit

recovery, and some special education courses are not accepted by NCAA. WHHS NCAA approved courses are

listed on the NCAA Eligibility center’s website.

CREDIT RECOVERY

When a student makes a failing grade in a core class, they are given the opportunity to take a credit recovery

class in a computer lab to receive a passing grade. Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, these classes will

be held outside of regular school hours. Additionally, students will be responsible for their own transportation.

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**DOLLARWAY HIGH SCHOOL COURSE NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS**

All course offerings are TENTATIVE and will be offered in the 2017-2018 master schedule based on ADE

educational standards, district curriculum requirements, personnel availability, and student requests.

LANGUAGE ARTS

English 9 1 credit

Course # 410000

This course is designed for the student who may or may not attend college. The major literary works studied include

Romeo and Juliet, The Odyssey, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Other topics, woven throughout the year, encompass writing,

grammar, vocabulary, poetry, short stories, and independent reading. Also, students participate in several projects aligned

with the Common Core.

Pre-AP English 9 1 credit

Course # 41000A

This course is designed for the college bound student who plans to enter Advanced Placement English classes at the high

school level and is structured for highly motivated student. Pre-AP English 9 requires students to read and analyze several

pieces of short fiction and nonfiction. Students are also required to write a response to the text read and analyzed.

Through the course of the year, students will learn to write a thesis statement and support that claim with evidence from

the text in use. As the year progresses, students are assigned more extensive texts such as Romeo and Juliet, The Odyssey,

and To Kill a Mockingbird. Other studies included in this course are grammar, vocabulary, and independent reading.

English 10 1 credit

Course # 411000

This course is geared to make every student career and college ready. Students will study World and American literatures

and write for specific demands. It also includes a continuation of the study of grammar, composition, and research skills.

Pre-AP English10 1 credit

Course # 41100A

Pre-AP English 10 is a course designed for college bound, highly motivated students with an interest in literature who are

planning to take AP Language and Composition. Classic literature is studied in its historical and cultural context and is the

basis for most of the writing instruction. Critical thinking skills are emphasized and practiced in relation to each literary

selection. Grammar and usage skills are reviewed and practiced. In addition to the textbook selections covered in class,

the novels, A Separate Peace and As I Lay Dying are read and studied. Research skills are taught, culminating in the

composition of a formal research paper. It is for conscientious students who enjoy studying literature of various periods

and genres and using this reading knowledge in discussion of literary topics.

English 11 1 credit

Course # 412000

This course consists of the study of grammar and writing in conjunction with reading masterpieces of American

Literature. Grammar is taught as needed through writing and usage. Basic research skills are practiced. Critical thinking

skills, listening skills, and increased responsibility for independent learning are emphasized. Reading outside of the

classroom is required.

AP Language and Composition 1 credit

Course # 517030 (Concurrent Credit Course, if desired)

AP Language and Composition immerses students in critical reading and analytical thinking through an expansive list of

nonfiction prose selections, enhancing their awareness of rhetoric and how language works. Course selections include

expository, analytical, personal, and argumentative compositions from a variety of authors. Students will analyze and

evaluate essays, letters, speeches, and visuals. Students will reinforce their reading through synthesizing materials from

these texts in their own compositions. Students will take the AP Examination at the culmination of the course to receive

weighted credit and possible college credit.

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English 12 1 credit

Course # 413000

This course is a continuation of the study of grammar, composition, research techniques, and literature. The emphasis

will be on British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the modern day. Students will read Beowulf, The Canterbury

Tales, Morte D'Arthur and poets of the Romantic period. We will look at various scenes from Shakespeare’s

plays. Students will complete a research paper and keep a portfolio. The portfolio will include writing on various topics

and prompts all year. The items in the portfolio will vary with each nine weeks. These folders will stay on file with the

teacher in the classroom.

AP English Literature and Composition 1 credit

Course # 517040 (Concurrent Credit Course, if desired)

This is a college-level study of the art of reading and writing taught in a high school setting. This course engages students

in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students

deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As

they read, students consider a work’s structure, style and themes, as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of

figurative language, imagery, symbolism and tone. Students will take the AP Examination at the culmination of the course

to receive weighted credit and possible college credit.

Transitional English 12 1 credit

Course # 413010

This course is intended for students who have not yet met college readiness(have not attained a 19 English sub score)It is

a one-credit course designed to dramatically accelerate students’ literacy skills essential for college and career readiness.

Students will receive instruction in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language, emphasizing literary and

informational texts from diverse genres in print and digital formats. This class DOES count as one of the four English

credits required for graduation for both Smart Core and Core.

Oral Communications ½ credit

Course # 414000

This is a required course whose goal is to address the dynamics of effective communication including a foundational

understanding and participation in expressing ideas and presenting information in formal and informal settings. Students

will utilize listening, speaking and research skills. Students will analyze speeches given throughout history and identify

types and uses of mass media.

Drama ½ credit

Course # 416000

Drama is an introductory course that covers the basic elements of theater (structure, history, production, and

performance). The primary goals are to allow students to participate in decision-making, collaboration, and problem

solving. Students will also reflect on human experiences within the realm of theatre. Students will develop an

appreciation of the impact of the performing arts on world culture.

Journalism I 1 credit

Course # 415000

This course teaches the principles of news gathering, writing, editing and publishing. Students gain experience in reading

and interpretations as well as journalistic production. Journalism I is recommended for students interested in working on

the yearbook staff and newspaper staff.

Journalism II 1 credit

Course # 415010

Journalism II is designed to provide students with an intermediate study of media applications to enhance their

communication skills. Students will learn to apply journalistic guidelines for writing and design, which include

objectivity, responsibility, and credibility. Students have the primary responsibility for the yearbook and newspaper.

Prerequisites: Journalism I/Teacher Approval

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MATHEMATICS

Algebra I 1 credit

Course # 430000 This is a required course that serves as a perquisite for Geometry. Students will study linear, quadratic, and exponential

functions and will use graphing calculator technology.

Geometry 1 credit

Course # 431000

Geometry is a required course that helps students develop communication skills, enhance reasoning, and make

connections within mathematics to other disciplines and the real world. Students will study the elements of geometry,

inductive and deductive reasoning, angle relationships, parallel lines and planes, congruent triangles, similar polygons,

circles, informal proofs, areas and volumes on a higher level.

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Algebra II 1 credit

Course # 432000

Algebra II is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra I (or its equivalent). Algebra II will build

on the basic concepts presented in Algebra I to encourage higher order thinking. Students will study equations,

inequalities, quadratic equations and functions, transformations, complex numbers, operations of rational expressions and

rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Students will need to be able to use a graphing calculator.

Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry

Pre-AP Algebra II 1 credit

Course # 432000

Pre-AP Algebra II covers the same frameworks and course content as Algebra II (see course description for Algebra II).

The ongoing emphasis of this course includes extensions of Algebra II concepts as well as an in-depth application of all

standards as evidenced in student assessment, Pre-AP Algebra II is not a weighted class. Prerequisite: Geometry

Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry 1 credit

Course # 433000

Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry is a college preparatory class divided into one semester of pre-calculus topics and one

semester of trigonometry. Students will use symbolic reasoning and analytical methods to represent mathematical

situations, to express generalizations, and to study mathematical concepts and the relationships among them. Students

will use functions and equations as tools for expressing generalizations. This course will emphasize a study of

trigonometric functions and identities as well as applications of right triangle trigonometry and circular functions.

Students will be introduced to polar coordinates in this class. Appropriate technology will be integrated throughout the

course. Students will analyze polynomial and rational functions graphically, algebraically, numerically, and verbally.

Students will solve real world problems involving logarithmic and exponential functions and draw and analyze graphs.

Students will identify, analyze and sketch the graphs of the conic sections and relate their equations and graphs. Students

will use different perspectives to develop and apply the definitions of the six trigonometric functions. They will sketch

and analyze graphs, find inverse functions, verify trigonometric identities and solve trigonometric equations. This course

is fast-paced and offers in-depth problem solving.

Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

Algebra III 1 credit

Course # 439071

Students in this course will be challenged to increase understanding of algebraic, graphical, and numerical methods to

analyze, translate and solve polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, use sequences and series along

with matrices and conics to model real world situations.

Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

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AP Calculus AB 1 credit

Course # 534040 (Concurrent Credit Course, if desired)

AP Calculus (AB), a weighted class, consists of a full high school academic year of work that is comparable to calculus

courses in colleges and universities. Students will explore: Functions, Graphs, and Limits including asymptotic and

unbounded behavior and continuity; Derivatives including the derivative at a point, as a function, second derivatives,

applications of derivatives, and computation of derivatives; and Integrals including properties of definite integrals,

applications, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques and applications of anti-differentiation, and numerical

approximations to definite integrals. (AP Central – College Board) Students may earn college credit by taking the AP

Exam at the completion of this class and making the score that is accepted by the college or university they plan to attend.

Students must also take the AP Exam in order to receive weighted credit. Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra

II, Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry

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SCIENCE

Physical Science 1 credit

Course # 423000

Physical Science is a required course that creates the foundation for chemistry and physics. Topics studied include forces,

motion, waves, and electricity, as well as the properties, structure, and interaction of matter.

Pre-AP Physical Science 1 credit

Course # 42300P

This course is designed for the highly motivated student and will explore the relationship between matter and energy with

lab techniques. It is a preparatory course for high school physics, chemistry, and other laboratory science classes that are

devoted to laboratory experiences. The class is designed along the inquiry approach rather than the lecture/lab situation.

Students should have a good background in the basics of math.

Biology 1 credit

Course # 420000

Biology is a required course that studies the branch of science which deals with organisms in relationship to their

environment. Students are introduced to microbiology, genetics, plants, and vertebrate and invertebrate animals, and

human systems. Scientific inquiry activities and laboratory experience are provided.

Pre-AP Biology 1 credit

Course # 42000P

This is an accelerated, comprehensive course that covers cell structures and function, chemistry, genetics, photosynthesis,

cellular respiration ecology, communities, and populations, classification of organisms, disease, microbes, human

physiology, and plants. This class is designed for the college bound student and will be taught at a faster pace than

Biology. This is a preparatory course for students that plan to take AP Biology. Scientific inquiry and activities and

laboratory experience are provided. Recommendation for this class is a grade of A or B in a previous science course.

Chemistry (3rd

Science SMART CORE) 1 credit

Course # 421000

Chemistry is the science of materials, their composition, properties, interactions, and transformations. Since chemical

transformations normally involve energy changes, chemists must concern themselves with energy, too. Chemistry is the

study of elements found in nature, as well as a few that have been made by man, and of the hundreds of thousands of

compounds that they form. Knowledge of chemistry is necessary for further study of science and to prepare for careers in

many science related fields. Prerequisites: Biology/Pre-AP Biology, Algebra I and II or simultaneous enrollment in

Algebra II.

Pre AP Chemistry (3rd

Science SMART CORE) 1 credit

Course # 42000P

Chemistry is the science of materials, their compositions, properties, interactions, and transformations. Since chemical

transformations normally involve energy changes, chemists must concern themselves with energy, too. Chemistry is the

study of elements found in nature, as well as a few that have been made by man, and of the hundreds of thousands of

compounds that they form. Knowledge of chemistry is necessary for the further study of science and to prepare for

careers in science related fields. There is strong emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Prerequisite: Alg. I, Alg. II (or simultaneous enrollment), Biology

Physics 1 credit

Course # 422000

Physics is a study of the science of energy and measurement and problem solving. Students will study: (1) nature and

cause of motion, both one and two-dimensional, (2) conservation of energy and momentum, (3) rotational kinematics and

dynamics, (4) fluids and thermodynamics (5) wave mechanics, (6) sound, (7) direct-current electricity, (9) introduction to

quantum mechanics.

Prerequisites: The student should have successfully completed Chemistry or Pre-AP Chemistry and Pre/Cal Trig

or simultaneous enrolled in Pre/Cal Trig.

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Environmental Science (3rd

Science CORE) 1 credit

Course # 424020

Environment Science is the study of the nonliving and living things that make up the environment. It is important today

because it helps us to better understand a growing number of environmental problems: Pollution, resource shortages, and

overpopulation. This course will create a current and comprehensive overview of critical environmental issues useful to

students needing an additional science credit. This course may be taken after completion of Biology. Environmental

Science is designed for students not planning to attend college.

Prerequisite: Biology

AP Environmental Science 1 credit

Course # 523030

AP Environmental Science is the study of scientific principles, concepts, and the methodologies required to understand

the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made,

to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or

preventing them. Students must also take the AP Exam in order to receive weighted credit.

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Civics ½ credit

Course # 472000

Civics is a one semester course designed to provide an in-depth study of the political processes in America to include: the

three branches of the government, the inner workings and frame work of congress, the state and local governments,

foreign and domestic policies, the development of political parties, propaganda in the political environment, public

opinion, the Constitution, analyses of comparative political systems and current issues of the day. This course is paired

with economics by semester.

Pre-AP Civics ½ credit

Course # 47200P

This Pre-AP Civics course helps students not only master the state’s frameworks for Civics, but also develop specific

study skills and higher level thinking strategies for later AP social studies courses. It will reinforce literacy skills stressed

in other Pre-AP classes and promote problem-solving skills that encourage students to become critical thinkers and life-

long learners. This course is paired with Pre-AP Economics.

Economics ½ credit

Course # 474300

Economics is a one-semester course that emphasizes economic fundamentals (vocabulary), Microeconomics (supply and

demand), Macroeconomics (monetary policy and fiscal policy), and personal financial management. Students will explore

the interrelationships among the roles played by consumers, producers, capital, land, and labor as well as the

interrelationships among economic, political, and social lives. Economics stresses application, problem-solving, and

higher-order thinking skills. This course is paired with civics by semester.

Pre-AP Economics ½ credit

Course # 47430P

This course also emphasizes economic fundamentals, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and personal financial

management, but will also develop specific study skills and higher level thinking strategies for later AP social studies

courses. It will reinforce literacy skills stressed in other Pre-AP classes and promote problem-solving skills that encourage

students to become critical thinkers and life-long learners. This course is paired with Pre-AP Civics.

African American History ½ credit

Course # 474700 African American History examines the contributions African Americans have made to the history of the United States.

This course is designed to assist students in understanding issues and events from multiple perspectives. This course

develops an understanding of the historical roots of African American culture, especially as it pertains to social,

economic, and political interactions within the broader context of United States history.

World History since 1450 1 credit

Course # 471000

The World History course is taught exclusively as Western Civilization. Content extends from prehistoric times to the

present. Students are asked to question, analyze and evaluate the historical, political and social events that have shaped

this world.

AP World History 1 credit

Course # 571020

Advanced World History is a comprehensive and intensive study or world civilization from the beginning of human-kind

to the present. This class will be for college bound students and will require students to write essays and use critical

thought in their academic work. The work will be fast paced but rewarding. Students may earn college credit by taking

the Advanced Placement Exam at the completion of this class and making the score that is accepted by the college or

university they plan to attend. Students must also take the AP Exam in order to receive weighted credit.

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United States History since 1890 1 credit

Course # 470000

This one year American History course is a survey course from Colonial times through the Civil War. From

Reconstruction to the present, a more in-depth study is presented. This course reinforces major social science skills and

concepts, and encompasses the growth and development of the United States cultural, social, economic, and political

value systems; explores the roles of various groups and individuals who have helped create and maintain the American

system; it also examines historical events and the ideas that spawned them; presents an examination of our changing role

in a global environment, and suggests that students analyze and evaluate past and present United States history and

actively seek their role and position in American society.

AP United States History since 1890 1 credit

Course # 570020

Advanced Placement American History will be a course designed to prepare college bound students for the rigors of

college academics. Outside readings, essay exams, and the presentation of in-depth material will be the core essentials of

this course. The pace will be quick, but the rewards will be worthwhile. Students may earn college credit by taking the

Advanced Placement Exam at the completion of this class and making the score that is accepted by the college or

university they plan to attend. Students must also take the AP Exam in order to receive weighted credit.

Sociology ½ credit

Course # 471500

Sociology is a one semester social studies elective which introduces students to the social systems that are the foundation

of society and our interactions within each. Topics covered include culture, socialization, groups and formal

organizations, crime and deviance, social classes, race and ethnicity, sex and gender and age, the family, and population.

Psychology ½ credit

Course # 474400 Psychology is a one-semester high school social studies elective course that introduces students to the science of behavior

and mental processes. It includes an overview of the history of psychology as well as an opportunity to study individual

and social psychology and how the knowledge and methods of psychologists are applied to the solution of human

problems. The content of this course includes human development; biological bases of behavior; sensation and perception;

learning, memory, and cognition; behavior patterns; motivation and emotion; adjustments to social environments; and

psychological disorders and their treatments.

World Geography ½ credit

Course # 474600

World Geography deepens geographic reasoning, knowledge, and skills as students focus on spatial relationships, places,

regions, and human systems. This course emphasizes the interaction of humans and their physical and cultural

environments. Students will use spatial and environmental perspectives and available geospatial technologies to analyze

and interpret a variety of geographic representations, pictorial and graphic evidence, and data. This type of geographic

inquiry helps students understand and appreciate their own place in the world and fosters curiosity about Earth’s wide

diversity of environments and cultures.

AP United States Government & Politics 1 credit

Course # 572010

AP United States Government & Politics will provide students with the conceptual tools necessary to develop an

understanding of some of the world’s diverse political structures and practices. This course will encompass the study of

both specific countries and their governments and of the general concepts used to interpret the political relationships and

institutions found in virtually all national politics. Further, this course will give students an analytical perspective on

government and politics in the United States. It also includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret US

politics and the analysis of specific examples and requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and

ideas that constitute US politics. Students will become acquainted with a variety of primary and secondary source

materials and will provide interaction with the local, state, and national offices and institutions of government. Students

will engage in community activities designed to promote active and effective citizenship at all levels. The content of this

course will enable students to understand the importance of patriotism, to function in a free enterprise society, and to

appreciate basic democratic values. Students must also take the AP Exam in order to receive weighted credit.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Spanish I 1 credit

Course # 440000

Spanish I is designed for the preparation of the college bound student and for the enjoyment of any student. This course is

structured around the four objectives of any language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The diverse cultures of

the Spanish-speaking world are also introduced. Good language skills are helpful, as students are expected to participate

actively in the use of the language on a daily basis. Prerequisite: Students should have a “C” or better in English.

Spanish II 1 credit

Course # 440020

This course is a continuation of Spanish I and includes an extensive review. Coursework includes increased vocabulary,

advanced grammar, and cultural studies of the target language. A greater emphasis is placed on reading comprehension

and composition. This course will be taught partially in Spanish. The student should successfully complete Spanish I

before enrolling in Spanish II. Students should have a “C” or better in Spanish I.

BUSINESS

Technology Design and Applications 1 credit

Course # 460100

Technology Design and Applications is designed to prepare students for the transition from school to work. It includes

project based learning in areas of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentations. The students will apply tool

software skills to business projects and use projects to develop competencies for national certification.

Prerequisite: Computerized Business Applications

Computerized Accounting I 1 credit

Course # 492100

Computerized Accounting I is a two-semester course with emphasis on basic accounting principles as they relate to both

manual and computerized financial systems. Instruction is on an integrated basis using computers and electronic

calculators as the relationships and processes of manual and computerized accounting are presented. Entry-level skills in

the accounting occupations can be attained.

Computerized Accounting II 1 credit

Course # 492110

Computerized Accounting II is a two-semester course designed to provide students with the knowledge, understanding,

and skills necessary for successful careers in accounting. Partnerships as well as departmental, corporate and cost

accounting systems are components of the course. Emphasis is given to the computerized automated functions in

accounting.

Prerequisite: Computerized Accounting I

Computerized Business Applications 1 credit

Course # 492120

Computerized Business Applications is a two-semester course designed to prepare students with an introduction to

business applications, which are necessary to live and work in a technological society. Emphasis is given to hardware or

software, concepts, and business uses of applications. The business applications covered are word processing, database,

spreadsheet, graphics, integrated software, electronic mail, web page design, and image processing.

Office Management 1 credit

Course # 492380

Office Management is a two-semester course focusing on management and supervision in the office environment. The

course covers basic skills such as word processing, records management, and communications as well as decision making,

critical thinking, teamwork, and ethics. Prerequisite: Computerized Business Applications.

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Social Media and Communications 1 credit

Course #

Social Media and Communications is a two semester project-based course that enhances technology skills, job search and

employability skills along with communication skills. Students will create an online electronic career portfolio focused on

an individual career path, create social media and viral marketing campaigns, participate in video conferencing, cloud-

based collaboration, and learn and practice other workplace related communication technologies and channels. Students

will apply verbal and non-verbal communication skills related to both spoken and written communications; technology

will be used to enhance these skills. Productivity programs and apps will be used to teach time management, organization

and collaboration skills, cloud storage and computing. Students will also create career related documents according to

professional layout and design principles, and will also learn the photo and video editing skills needed to create

promotional and informational business communications and viral marketing campaigns.

Business Communications ½ credit

Course # 492060 Business Communications is a one semester course designed to provide students with the communication skills needed in

business careers. This course includes both written and oral communications relating to business activities and is directed

toward understanding the language of nonverbal communication and improved listening skills, reading, voice usage, and

writing skills.

Business Law I ½ credit

Course # 492070

Business Law I is a series of lessons that teach the skills and attributes necessary to succeed in the changing workplace.

The program is divided into five parts: using resources, applying technology, acquiring information, developing

interpersonal skills, and understanding systems. The goals are to motivate the learner, provide specific knowledge, skills

and attitudes and allow the learners to apply their skills to new situations.

Business Law II ½ credit

Course # 492080

Business Law II covers standards of law which govern our business and personal affairs in today’s dynamic marketplace.

It is designed to help students better understand the business world in which they live, gain confidence in conducting

business, and be better prepared to recognize legal problems in management of an enterprise. Topics include credit and

bankruptcy, commercial paper, employment and agency, forms of business organizations (proprietorships, partnerships,

and corporations), real and personal property, bailments and insurance.

College & Career Readiness ½ credit

Course # 493880 College and Career Readiness provides a comprehensive curriculum that teaches problem solving, career research,

resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills. This course uses the Key Train curriculum that allows the student to test

for a Career Readiness Certificate.

Career Ready 101 Online ½ credit

Course # 493910 Career Ready 101 Online (digital requirement – 10

th grade) provides instruction in career awareness, career preparation,

job search, career success skills, financial awareness, literacy skills and the foundational work skills necessary for the

world of work. Students will take a pre-test to determine where they will start in the curriculum and complete a post-test

once they have completed the modules. Students will be awarded a certificate of completion depending on their post-test

score to assist them in acquiring a job in the workplace.

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FINE ARTS

Visual Art I 1 credit

Course # 450000

Visual Art I is a two-semester course designed to teach students to apply the elements of art and principles of design to the

creative process. Art I students are expected to use a variety of media, techniques, processes, and tools to compose

original works of art that demonstrate understanding of the elements of art and principles of design, awareness of aesthetic

concerns, and the ability to communicate ideas through artwork. Students will exhibit artwork and will assemble

portfolios that demonstrate successful completion of Art I student learning expectations.

Visual Art II 1 credit

Course # 450030

Visual Art II is a two-semester course designed for students who have successfully completed Art I. Art II students shall

further expand their knowledge of the elements of art and principles of design through the research, production, and

criticism of visual art. Art I is a prerequisite for this course. The student must have the ability to complete assignments in

a timely manner, work independently, and be responsible in bringing supplies.

Prerequisite: Visual Art I

Visual Art III 1 credit

Course # 450040

Visual Art III is a two-semester course designed for students who have successfully completed Visual Art II. Students

who enroll in this course are expected to use a broad variety of media, techniques, and processes to create original,

complex compositions that are more expressive, to demonstrate internalization of art foundations, and to solve more

complex art problems throughout the creative process. Students will exhibit artwork and will assemble portfolios that

reflect personal growth across a breadth of media, demonstrating successful completion of Visual Art III student learning

expectations. Student will have a degree of creative freedom by choosing several of their own projects. Student must

demonstrate the ability to complete assignments in a timely manner, work independently, be responsible in bringing

supplies, and maintain a portfolio.

Prerequisite: Visual Art II

Visual Art Appreciation ½ credit

Course # 453100 Visual Art Appreciation is a one-semester course designed to develop perceptual awareness and aesthetic sensitivity, as

well as a foundation for a lifelong relationship with the arts. Students will learn the elements of art and principles of

design; explore the basic processes, material, and inherent qualities of visual art; examine a broad range of methods;

conduct critical analyses of the creative processes involved in the various art forms; and reflect on the connections

between society and visual art. Visual Art Appreciation also fulfills the requirement for one-half unit of fine arts for

graduation.

Introduction to Band 1 credit

Course # 451010

Introduction to Band is a two-semester courses designed for the student who would like to participate in the high school

band program, but has had no previous training in fundamentals of instrumental music. This course focuses on the

development of sight-reading skills, improvisational skills, and performance techniques.

Band I 1 credit

Course # 451000

Band I is a two-semester course designed to teach students music fundamentals and instrumental techniques pertaining to

brass, woodwind, percussion, and/or string instruments. Instrumental Music I students are expected to develop beginning

performance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings, with emphasis on reading and performing using

appropriate articulation, dynamics, and interpretive skills. Students will perform instrumental music in a variety of

settings including, but not limited to, concerts, solo and ensemble performances, and festivals. Students will apply

rudiments of music and fundamentals of creative expression to performance.

Prerequisite: Middle School Band

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Band II 1 credit

Course # 451040

Band II is a two-semester course designed for students who have successfully completed Band I. Band II students shall

further expand their knowledge of music fundamentals and instrumental techniques pertaining to brass, woodwind,

percussion, and/or string instruments. Students are expected to develop advanced performance techniques in solo, small

group, and large group settings, with greater emphasis on reading and performing using appropriate articulation,

dynamics, and interpretative skills. Students will regularly perform instrumental music in a variety of settings including,

but not limited to, concerts, solo and ensemble performances, and festivals and will demonstrate successful completion of

Band II student learning expectations. Prerequisite: Band I

Band III 1 credit

Course # 451050 Band III is a two-semester course designed for students who have successfully completed Band II. Band III students will

demonstrate an ability to apply music fundamentals and instrumental techniques pertaining to brass, woodwind,

percussion, and/or string instruments in the research, production, performance, and criticism of instrumental music.

Students are expected to apply sight-reading skills, improvisational skills, and advanced performance techniques in solo,

small group, and large group settings. Students will regularly perform instrumental music in a variety of settings

including, but not limited to, concerts, solo and ensemble performances, and festivals and will demonstrate successful

completion of Band III student learning expectations. Prerequisite: Band II

Band IV 1 credit

Course # 451060 Band IV is a two-semester course designed for students who have successfully completed Band III. Band IV students will

internalize music fundamentals and instrumental techniques pertaining to brass, woodwind, percussion, and/or string

instruments in the research, production, performance, and criticism of instrumental music. Students are expected to

further develop sight-reading and improvisational skills and to apply advanced performance techniques in solo, small

group, and large group settings. Band IV students will regularly perform instrumental music in a variety of settings

including, but not limited to, concerts, solo and ensemble performances, and festivals and will demonstrate successful

completion of Band IV student learning expectations. Prerequisite: Band III

Vocal Music I 1 credit

Course # 452000

Vocal Music I is a two-semester course designed to teach students music fundamentals and vocal music techniques.

Vocal Music I students are expected to develop beginning performance techniques in solo, small group, and large group

settings, with emphasis on reading and performing vocally using appropriate articulation, dynamics, and interpretive

skills. Students will critique and reflect on their own performances and the performances of others. Students will perform

vocal music in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, concerts, solo and ensemble performances, and festivals.

Students will critique and reflect on their own performances and the performances of others. Students will make

connections between music traditions and other arts, disciplines, and cultures. Students will apply rudiments of vocal

music and fundamentals of creative expression to performance and will demonstrate successful completion of Vocal

Music I student learning expectations.

Vocal Music II 1 credit

Course # 452040

Vocal Music II is a two-semester course designed for students who have successfully completed Vocal Music I. Vocal

Music II students shall further expand their knowledge of music fundamentals and vocal techniques. Students are

expected to develop advanced performance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings with greater

emphasis on reading and performing vocally using appropriate articulation, dynamics, and interpretative skills. Vocal

Music II students will critique vocal music performances and reflect upon the impact of vocal music upon society as well

as societal influences on vocal music. Students will regularly perform vocally in a variety of settings including, but not

limited to, concerts, solo and ensemble performances, and festivals and will demonstrate successful completion of Vocal

Music II student learning expectations. Prerequisite: Vocal Music I

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Vocal Music III 1 credit

Course # 452050

Vocal Music III is a two-semester course designed for students who have successfully completed Vocal Music II. Vocal

Music III students will demonstrate an ability to apply music fundamentals and vocal techniques in the research,

production, performance, and criticism of vocal music. Students are expected to apply sight-reading skills,

improvisational skills, and advanced performance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings. Vocal Music

III students will critique vocal music performances and deeply reflect upon the impact of vocal music upon society as well

as societal influences on vocal music. Students will regularly perform vocally in a variety of settings including, but not

limited to, concerts, solo and ensemble performances, and festivals and will demonstrate successful completion of Vocal

Music III student learning expectations. Prerequisite: Vocal Music II

Vocal Music IV 1 credit

Course # 452060

Vocal Music III is a two-semester course designed for students who have successfully completed Vocal Music II. Vocal

Music III students will demonstrate an ability to apply music fundamentals and vocal techniques in the research,

production, performance, and criticism of vocal music. Students are expected to apply sight-reading skills,

improvisational skills, and advanced performance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings. Vocal Music

III students will critique vocal music performances and deeply reflect upon the impact of vocal music upon society as well

as societal influences on vocal music. Students will regularly perform vocally in a variety of settings including, but not

limited to, concerts, solo and ensemble performances, and festivals and will demonstrate successful completion of Vocal

Music III student learning expectations. Prerequisite: Vocal Music III

Music Theory 1 credit

Course # 459010

Music Theory is two semester course designed for students who have successfully completed one year of formal training

in music at the high school level. Students in Music Theory examine components of music composition, melodic

practices, theories of harmony, and other musical concepts. Students analyze music from different stylistic periods and

develop notation, aural, and sight-reading skills. Emphasis is placed on the application of rhythm, melody, harmony, form,

and other compositional devices into original compositions.

Music Appreciation ½ credit

Course # 453030

Music Appreciation is a one-semester course designed to give the students the basic elements, principles, processes,

materials, and inherent qualities of music. Students will examine a broad-based working knowledge of music including

Western music, jazz, musical theater, world music, popular music, world music, and the music of the movies. In addition,

the students will correlate the connection between music and society.

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE

Family and Consumer Science 1 credit

Course # 493080

Family and Consumer Science 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 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America; individual and family relationships;

arrangement of personal living space; wardrobe planning and selection; garment care and construction; selection of toys

and age-appropriate play activities for children; health and safety procedures related to child care; nutrition and food

selection; meal planning, preparation, and service; home management; money management; use of credit and banking

services; consumer education; computer use at home, in school, and in the workplace; and career skills. Upon completion

of this course, the student should have developed basic life skills that promote a positive influence on the quality of life.

Child Development ½ credit

Course # 493020

The semester course in Child Development focuses on skills needed to guide the physical, intellectual, emotional, and

social development of children. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to the study of children,

pregnancy and prenatal development, birth and the newborn, types of growth and development, stages of growth and

development, rights and responsibilities of parents and children, needs of children, factors influencing the behavior of

children, selection of child-care services, health and safety of children, children with special needs, coping with crises, the

effects of technology on child development, and careers related to the area of child development. Upon completion of this

course, the student should be prepared to care for and guide the development of a child thorough all stages of growth-

within a family, as a child-care professional, or in other experiences with children.

No prerequisite.

Family Dynamics ½ credit

Course # 493100

Family Dynamics focuses on the role of the family in helping individuals to develop to their highest potential, in

strengthening community, and in addressing concerns of a global society. Emphasis is given to dynamics of family life,

image dimensions of individuals and families, life relationships, responsible parenting, crisis management, resource

management, civic responsibility, food and fitness, housing, career planning, and new technologies and trends affecting

families. Upon completion of this course, the student should have an understanding of the impact of the family unit on an

individual’s ability to function successfully in an increasingly complex society.

Foods and Nutrition ½ credit

Course # 493110

Experiences in the Food and Nutrition course focus on the development of skills needed to select, prepare, and serve food

which meets nutritional needs of individuals and families. Emphasis in this course is given to the development of

competencies related to nutrition, weight control, the food consumer, the effect of technology on food and nutrition,

microwave cookery, kitchen organization and equipment, safety and sanitation, menu planning, serving and eating food,

food preparation, eating away from home, and jobs and career opportunities in the field of food and nutrition. Upon

completion of this course students should be able to apply sound nutritional practices which will have a positive effect on

their health. Prerequisite: Family Consumer Science

Housing and Interior Design ½ credit

Course # 493140

Housing and Interior Design focuses on personal and family housing needs, options for meeting those needs, and the role

of the housing industry in the economy. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to housing needs

of the individual and family; housing options; trends in housing; financial and legal commitments related to housing;

home construction; art principles as applied to housing and interiors; selection, care, and arrangement of home furnishings

and appliances; energy conservation; jobs and career opportunities in housing and interior design; and the effect of

technology on housing. Upon completion of the course, a student should be prepared to make wise decisions in obtaining

and maintaining personal and family shelter.

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Human Relations ½ credit

Course # 493150

Human Relations focuses on the development of skills needed in order to build and maintain successful relationships in

the home, community, and workplace. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to personality

development, decision-making, communication, relationships outside the family, relationships within the family, and

careers in the field of human relations. Upon completion of this course, the student should have a better understanding of

self; know how to communicate effectively; and be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with family

members, peers, and others.

Parenting ½ credit

Course # 493210

Experiences in the Parenting course are designed to assist students in developing an understanding of the parenting

process and of parenting skills. Competencies developed in this course will be useful to anyone who lives with, associates

with, or works with children. Emphasis in this course is given to the development of competencies related to the

parenthood decision, costs of having and raising a child, child growth and development, effects of heredity and

environment on development, rights and responsibilities of parents and children, providing nurturance, guidance

techniques and promoting positive behavior, prevention of child abuse and neglect, promoting health and safety of

children, caring for the sick or injured child, parenting a “special needs” child, helping children cope with crises, choosing

professionals to help with parenting problems, selection of child-care services, jobs and careers related to parenting, and

effects of technology on careers related to parenting. Upon completion of this course, a student should possess skills

necessary to provide quality care for children—as a parent, as one employed to care for children, or as one who interacts

with children in other settings.

Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Science or Child Development

Clothing Management I ½ credit

Course # 493030

Experiences in the Clothing Management course are designed to assist students in developing skills necessary for

management of individual and family wardrobes, for decision making as a clothing consumer, and for understanding the

role of the clothing and textile industry in the economy. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to

clothing selection, clothing needs of family members, wardrobe planning, clothing care, characteristics of natural and

synthetic fibers, types of fabrics and finishes, laws and regulations related to the clothing and textiles industry, use and

care of basic sewing supplies and equipment, fabric selection, clothing construction techniques, jobs and careers in

clothing and textiles industry. Upon completion of this course, a student should be able to provide and maintain

personal/family wardrobes to meet the needs of individuals. In addition, the student should acquire skills needed for

clothing and textiles occupations and develop knowledge of the impact of technology on the clothing and textiles industry.

Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Science

Clothing Management II ½ credit

Course # 493060

Experiences in the Clothing Management II course are designed to assist students in further developing skills necessary

for the management and construction of individual and/or family garments and projects. Basic construction techniques

will be integrated throughout the course in various projects. One or more intermediate level projects will be created using

correct construction techniques.

Prerequisite: Clothing Management I

Financial Literacy ½ credit

Course # 491990

Financial Literary is a one semester course designed to increase financial literacy and prepare students to successfully

manage financial resources. This course also focuses on the individual’s role and financial responsibilities as a student,

citizen, consumer, and active participant in the business world. Emphasis is also placed also on activities and

competitions within career technical student organizations.

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NAVY JUNIOR ROTC PROGRAM

NJROTC I 1 credit

Course # 495850

This entry level course introduces basic naval terms with emphasis on the Core Values of the U. S. Navy: HONOR,

COURAGE, AND COMMITMENT. Self-discipline, attention to detail and personal organization are stressed. Emphasis

is placed on local community service, basic military drill, PE, Naval customs and ceremonies, flag etiquette, American

History and Governmental Laws and Navy Ships and Aircraft. Time is spent instilling in the student confidence and

ability to prepare for future leadership roles in either the military or civilian environment. Successful completion of one

year of NJROTC I will satisfy the Health and PE requirements for graduation.

NJROTC II 1 credit

Course # 495860

This course emphasizes Maritime History and the political and economic impact of the U.S. Navy and the world’s oceans

on the American nation. Topics covered also include Leadership, Maritime Geography, Oceanography, Meteorology,

Astronomy and the Physical Sciences of the ocean.

Prerequisite: NJROTC I

NJROTC III 1 credit

Course # 495870

This course is a continuation of NJROTC II with emphasis on sea power, national security, naval operations and support

functions, military law, international law and the law of the sea, ship construction and damage control, ship board

organization and watch standing, basic seamanship, marine navigation, rules of the road and naval weapons and aircraft.

Prerequisite: NJROTC II

NJROTC IV 1 credit

Course # 495910

This course is designed to be a senior advanced course to meet the advanced Naval Science academic requirements of the

senior cadets participating in the full four-year course curriculum. Curriculum topics are fundamentals of leadership,

taking responsibility and demonstrating leadership and achieving effective communications.

Prerequisite: NJROTC III

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HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Health & Wellness w/CPR ½ credit

Course # 480000

Course # 480950 JROTC Health ½ credit

This course is designed to develop within the student positive attitudes toward safe and healthful living, gain an

understanding of the body, and develop a sense of responsibility for sound health practices with the home and community.

Physical Education (Boys/Girls) ½ credit

Course # 48500B Boy’s semester P.E.

Course # 48500G Girl’s semester P.E.

Course # 485950 JROTC P.E. ½ credit

Physical Education strives to develop skills and knowledge which emphasizes the mental, emotional and social aspects of

living as well as the physical development necessary for a happy and active life. Through Physical Education the

individual will acquire an appreciation for good fitness, a sense of personal well-being and develop an interest and desire

to participate in life-time recreational sports. The following physical activities are offered and based on student interest

and availability at the senior high level:

Aerobics/weight training, badminton, basketball, body conditioning, bowling, fitness testing, flag football, kickball, pickle

ball, recreational activities, soccer softball, table tennis(ping pong), tennis and volleyball.

Personal Fitness for Life ½ credit

Course # 485010

Personal Fitness for Life is a one-semester course that includes a planned curriculum that provides content and learning

experiences in motor skills and movement concepts as they apply to physical activity, health-related physical fitness, and

lifetime sports and recreation.

Prerequisite: Physical Education

Recreational Sports and Activities ½ credit

Course # 485020

Recreational Sports and Activities is a one-semester course which includes a planned curriculum that provides content and

learning experiences in basic motor skills and movement concepts as they apply to physical activity, lifetime sports, and

recreational activities. This course encompasses the Recreational Sports and Activities Content Standards defined by the

Arkansas Physical Education and Health Curriculum Framework.

Prerequisite: Personal Fitness for Life

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TECHNOLOGY

JAG (Jobs for Arkansas’ Graduates) 1 credit

Course # 493780

JAG Apprenticeship/Work-Based Learning 1 credit

Course # 493800

JAG (Jobs for Arkansas’ Graduates) can be utilized in any program of study and can count as credit toward a

student’s vocational career focus/major. The program’s goal is to ensure student graduation (or GED) and

prepare students for workplace success whether their career begins immediately upon high school graduation,

entry into military service, or requires them to complete postsecondary education/training. Students enrolled in

the JAG program may or may not be dismissed from school for a part of the day to work. Students who are

released to job stations will receive one credit for class and one additional credit for work. Students who take

the class as a stand-alone class will receive one credit for classroom instruction.

Computer Science (PCE) 1 credit

Course # 465010 (.5)

Course # 465020 (.5)

Computer Science (PCE) consists of multi-level semester courses with emphasis on programming/coding.

These courses are designed to provide foundational understandings of concepts in computer science that are

necessary for students to function in an ever-changing technological world. These courses help students learn

to accomplish tasks and solve problems independently and collaboratively. Additionally, these courses give

students the tools and skills necessary to be successful in college and careers, whether in computer science or in

other fields. Prerequisites: Algebra I, Algebra II

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY

Automotive Tech I: Brakes/Drive Train 1 credit (2-hour block/1st semester)

Course # 494180

Brakes/Drive Train begins with an introduction to the different automotive systems. Shop safety, tool and

equipment will be covered. Students will be required to pass the safety test with 100% before working in the

shop. Automotive brake theory, diagnosis, maintenance and repair will be covered according to the NATEF

MLR standards. Topics will include disc, drum, power, and ABS brake systems. Additional topics, such as

basic theory maintenance and service manual transmissions and drive trains will be covered.

Automotive Tech I: Electrical Systems/HVAC 1 credit (2-hour block/2nd

semester)

Course # 494190

Electrical Systems/HVAC begins with a review of shop safety, tools and equipment. Automotive electrical

theory, diagnosis, maintenance and repair will be covered according to the NATEF MLR standards. Topics will

include batteries, charging, starting, lighting, and wiring systems. Other topics covered will include basic

theory, maintenance and service of AC/Heating systems. (Prerequisite: Course 494180)

Automotive Tech II: Engine Performance/Repair 1 credit (2-hour block/1st semester)

Course # 494200

Engine Performance/Repair begins with a review of shop safety and procedures. Automotive Engine

Performance theory, diagnosis, maintenance and repair will be covered, according to the NATEF MLR

standards. Topics will include fuel, ignition, computer and emission control systems. Other topics covered will

include basic theory, maintenance and service of Engine Repair. (Prerequisites: Courses 494180 & 494190)

Automotive Tech II: Suspension & Steering/Automatic Transmissions

Course # 494210 1 credit (2-hour block/2nd

semester)

Suspension & Steering/Automatic Transmissions will begin with a review of shop safety and procedures.

Automotive steering/suspension theory, diagnosis, maintenance and repair according to the NATEF standards.

Other topics covered will include 4 wheel alignment procedures, as well as basic theory, maintenance and

service of automatic transmissions. (Prerequisites: Courses 494180, 494190, and 494200)

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JEFFERSON AREA TECHNICAL CAREER CENTER

34th

and Hazel St. Pine Bluff, AR

(Phone 534-1944)

JUNIORS & SENIORS ONLY Tech courses will require 3 periods daily. The student will earn three elective credits. Students need to be sure their Vo-

tech schedule will allow them to complete their 22 credits for graduation. School transportation is provided for morning

and afternoon classes. Careful consideration should be given before choosing the Vo-tech option.

WELDING PROGRAM 3 credits

The welding program is designed to assist students in gaining the skills and knowledge needed to become contributing

members of the welding workforce. Welding prepares students for careers in manufacturing. Students learn to braze and

solder metal parts according to written specifications.

Course # 495550

Course # 495570

Course # 495580

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM 3 credits

This program is designed to give the student a variety of skills related to the field of Criminal Justice. The program

introduces individuals to the duties of police and public security officers, including witness interviewing, evidence

collection, patrol and investigative activities, traffic and crowd control, public relations and crime prevention methods.

Course # 494600

Course # 494620

Course # 494630

MEDICAL ASSISTANT 3 credits

This program provides students with the skills, attitudes, and values necessary to become a successful multi-skilled

medical assistant in today’s dynamic health care environment. Instruction includes lecture and laboratory activities in

Medical Professions, Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Medical Procedures.

Course # 495340; Course # 495300; Course # 495360; Course # 495330; Course # 495390; Course # 4953301

CLINICAL NURSING ASSISTANT 3 credits

This program prepares students to perform the necessary skills to become a nurses’ assistant /home health aide. Basic

nursing skills, restorative services, personal care skills, safety and emergency care issues will be covered in theory, lab

and experiences. The students will learn to assist patients to meet mental health and emotional needs and observe

patient/resident rights. This will prepare the students for the national certification for Certified Nursing Assistants exam

at the end of the school year.

Course # 495340; Course # 495300; Course # 495330; Course # 495310; Course # 495301; Course # 495311

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY 3 credits

The Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) program offers students the opportunity to delve into the exciting and ever

growing medical field. Students will undergo a wide array of technical training which includes hands on activities such as

patient assessment, spinal immobilization, and splinting. All students will have the opportunity to become CPR certified.

Additionally, students will embark on field internships with the local Emergency Room and Ambulance Service. All the

knowledge students gain will help prepare them to take the National Registry Exam upon completion of the course or their

18th birthday. Upon graduation, student will have the opportunity to become a licensed state and National Registered

EMT. Credits earned for this course may be transferred to SEARK College.

Course # 494140 Course # 495310

Course # 494141 Course # 495311

Course # 495300 Course # 495330

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COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 3 credits

The Computer Engineering Technology (CET) program prepares students for entry-level positions in the Information

Technology Industry. Students will build, upgrade, troubleshoot, repair and maintain computers and other devices while

preparing for CompTIA’s Strata and/or A+ certification and the Microsoft Technology Associate certifications in

Operating Systems, Networking and Security fundamentals.

Course # 495090 – Computer Engineering Tech I (1 credit)

Course # 495140 – Computer Engineering Tech II (1 credit)

Course # 590110 – CET Lab A (.5 credit)

Course # 590111 – CET Lab B (.5 credit)

MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT 3 credits

Mobile Application Development (MAD) teaches students to design and develop mobile applications. The course covers

the fundamental element of mobile app development in Android. Students use MIT App Inventor in the introductory

course. After the first semester, students learn to code using the programming language, Java. This course is equipped

with a project-based and team oriented instruction.

Course # 495060 – Intro to Mobile Apps (1 credit)

Course # 495070 – Mobile App Development I (.5 credit)

Course # 495080 – Mobile App Development II (.5 credit)

Course # 495120 – Mobile App Dev Lab A (.5 credit)

Course # 495130 – Mobile App Dev Lab B (.5 credit)

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Virtual Arkansas Online Classes

What is it and How Do I Register?

Virtual Arkansas is an Arkansas-based program that is implemented through a partnership between the Arkansas

Department of Education and the Arkansas Education Service Cooperatives. They provide an array of quality digital

courses to public school students in Arkansas and utilize Arkansas licensed instructors. Virtual Arkansas serves

approximately 200 districts and over 30,000 student registrations. They are not an online high school or a diploma-

granting institution but are a resource for supplementing education for public school students. Students who are enrolled

in a public school may be enrolled in Virtual Arkansas courses by the local school administration.

Students at DHS in grades 10-12, may choose to enroll in any online class choice(s) not

currently offered on our campus. The classes will be held in a computer lab. These classes are for

the self-motivated student, who is highly interested in the subject area that is chosen. Most of

these classes will not be presented in a lecture format. Subject matter will be presented through

reading assignments and students may question the instructor for more information.

There will be a classroom facilitator who will be able to assist students with the technical

aspects of the class, but the actual teacher will be one that is employed by Virtual Arkansas and

the student will access that teacher online through Blackboard, an online communication tool to

send and receive content.

When completing the course selection form, students may request to take online classes as

schedule will allow. These classes are based on availability of seats offered and are on a first

come, first serve basis.

Virtual Arkansas Catalog will be found on the following page.

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Virtual Arkansas Catalog for DHS Students

69600 ACT PREP (English, Reading and Grammar) Grades 10-12 ½ credit

ACT Prep English and Reading is designed as a graded course with its goal being for all students to be

unconditionally admitted to a college or university of his/her choice. This course is recommended for high school

sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the structure of the

ACT College Entrance Exam through examining the various types of questions on the exam and through providing

a refresher of skills in both English and Reading.

To receive the ½ unit of credit, a student must remain in the course for the full semester. Students may earn up to

1 unit by completing all four focus areas, either in one semester or during the full academic year. This course is

designed to comply with all the curricular requirements of the American College Testing Program. This is a local

credit and will not be counted in the total credits toward graduation.

69600 ACT PREP (Math and Science) Grades 10-12 ½ credit

ACT Prep is designed as a graded course with its goal being for all students to be unconditionally admitted to their

college or university of choice. The Math portion is designed to measure a wide range of abilities and knowledge of

practical problems from the six Math content areas specifically tested on the ACT. The Science Reasoning portion

of the course will provide targeted practice for gaining skill-sets to excel in test-dissection, data analysis, and

scientific reasoning see on the ACT. Students enrolled in the Mathematics or the Scientific Reasoning and Data

Analysis focus area will rotate to the other focus area at the end of the nine-week session. To receive the ½ unit of

credit, a student must remain in the course for the full semester. Students may earn up to 1 unit by completing all

four focus areas, either in one semester or during the full academic year. The course is designed to comply with all

the curricular requirements of the American College Testing Program (ACT). This is a local credit and will not be

counted in the total credits toward graduation.

441000 FRENCH I Grades 10-12 1 credit

In this course, students will begin to develop skills needed to communicate effectively in the French language and

develop an in-depth awareness of the various French-speaking cultures. Upon successful completion of this course,

students will be able to understand elementary spoken French; use vocabulary for practical, everyday use; speak

with comprehensible pronunciation; read and write simple French paragraphs; and discuss and demonstrate

appreciation for Francophone cultures.

442000 GERMAN I Grades 10-12 1 credit

German I stresses correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, and simple speaking ability. As communication

skills develop, the course includes additional vocabulary and basic grammar necessary for limited reading and

writing. The course is defined by the content standards of the Arkansas Foreign Language Curriculum

Framework for German I and includes applications, problem solving, higher-order thinking skills, and

performance-based, open-ended assessments with rubrics.

494350 FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY Grades 10-12 1 credit

This core instructional program prepares individuals to effectively communicate ideas and information to business

and consumer audiences and record events and people via film, still or video photography.

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449010 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I Grades 10-12 1 credit

ASL I provides an introduction to the basic skills in production and comprehension of American Sign Language.

The course focuses on the alphabet, numbers, fingerspelling, vocabulary, and grammar which will lead to

increased communicative and cultural proficiency in ASL. The culture, history, current events and traditions of

the Deaf community are introduced through selected readings, visual recordings, and other authentic materials.

Visually attending, signing, individual feedback, and group activities are designed to instruct, reinforce, connect

language skills, and develop signacy. This course will include applications, problem solving, high-order thinking

skills, and performance-based and project-based assessments. The goal is to be able to carry on a short

conversation with another student by the end of the course. Also, students will develop the practical skills and

knowledge necessary for basic interactions with the deaf community.

494050 FOUNDATIONS OF SPORTS MEDICINE Grades 10-12 1 credit

This course provides students with a general overview of sports medicine and its history from the perspective of

the healthcare community that includes injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, psychological, and

administration concerns. Students will gain an understanding of sports medicine and the role it plays in the

athletic community.

492230 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL Grades 10-12

International Travel is a one-semester course that provides detailed coverage of international air travel;

geography; international airfares and ticketing procedures; travel requirements; travel in Europe,

Russia, Asia, and the Pacific; ecotourism analysis; and broadening of global horizons to maximize

cultural understanding.

492250 INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY Grades 10-12 ½ credit

Introduction to Hospitality is a one-semester course that provides students with an overview of the hospitality

industry and career opportunities within the industry. Students learn operation procedures in front office

operations, guest services, marketing and sales, bank office functions, ownership and management, food,

beverages, and housekeeping management.

492260 INTRODUCTION TO TRAVEL & TOURISM Grades 10-12 ½ credit

This course is a one-semester in-depth study of worldwide travel, transportation, and tourism. Students are

introduced to the industry, as a whole, and on the job opportunities that are available. The course covers resource

allocation, technology, and social, organizational, technological systems.

492460 TRAVEL DESTINATIONS Grades 10-12 ½ credit

Travel Destinations is a one-semester course that provides a working knowledge of the geography of the earth as it

relates to travel and tourism. Focus is on the attractions of place, patterns, and processes of World Tourism,

Geography and Travel and tourism in North America, Mexico, Central America, The Caribbean, South America,

Europe, The Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

492190 FASHION MERCHANDISING Grades 10-12 ½ credit

Fashion Merchandising is a one-semester course designed to offer an overview of the fashion industry. It provides

the foundation in preparing students for a wide range of careers available in the different levels of the fashion

industry. Emphasis is given to historical development, textiles, manufacturers, merchandising, domestic and

foreign markets, accessories, and retailing.

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492640 SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING Grades 10-12 ½ credit

Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a one-semester course designed to provide students with an understanding

of marketing concepts, foundations, and functions as they relate to career opportunities in the growing area of

sports and entertainment. Instruction will focus on public relations and publicity, event planning and marketing,

sponsorship, venue design, concessions, risk management, product planning, licensing, ticket sales and

distribution.

495370 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Grades 10-12 ½ credit

Abnormal Psychology provides a basic survey of maladaptive human behavior. Major psychological disorders,

their causes, symptom behaviors, cultural influences, and relevant treatment approaches are discussed. Included

topics are historical medical background, perspectives of treatment of the mentally ill, fundamental definitions,

causes of anxiety disorders, disorders of mood, personality disorders, disorders of thought, including schizo-

phrenia, substance-related disorders, and domestic violence. Legal, ethical and social issues relating to the medical

professional’s role in treating psychological disorders are explored.

495320 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND DISORDERS Grades 10-12 ½ credit

Human Behavior and Disorders is a one semester course that focuses on normal behavior and personality,

abnormal behavior and personality, and behavior disorders and the therapies used to treat those disorders and

abnormalities. (Prerequisite: Abnormal Psychology)