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Course Descriptions

Grades 9-12

2016-2017 School YearDetailed course description information is available online at www.gbaps.org, or a copy may be checked out

through your school counselor.

H i g H S c H o o l

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MISSION STATEMENT

“We educate all students to be college, career and community

ready, inspired to succeed in our diverse world.”

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Information and Telephone Assistance (www.gbaps.org)

Any student or parent may contact one of the counselors or administrators for assistance in

career planning or course selections

EAST HIGH SCHOOL Main Office: (920) 448-2090

Student Services: (920) 448-2092

PREBLE HIGH SCHOOL Main Office: (920) 391-2400


SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL Main Office: (920)492-2650


WEST HIGH SCHOOL Main Office: (920) 492-2600


JOHN DEWEY ACADEMY OF LEARNING Main Office (920) 272-7074

ALDO LEOPOLD COMMUNITY SCHOOL Main Office: (920) 448-2140


EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL Main Office: (920) 391-2450


FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Main Office: (920) 492-2670

Student Services: (920) 2672

LOMBARDI MIDDLE SCHOOL Main Office: (920) 492-2625


RED SMITH SCHOOL Main Office: (920) 391-2425


WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Main Office: (920) 448-2095


INTERPRETERS

The Spanish Liaison is available to assist parents:

Isabel Wildenberg: (920) 448-7347

The Somali Liaison is available to assist parents:

Hamida Amarreh: (920) 660-3989

The Hmong Liaison is available to assist parents:

Jouabee Lor: (920) 492-2661

GREEN BAY AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL

DISTRICT OFFICE BUILDING

200 S. Broadway

Green Bay, WI 54303

Main Office: (920) 448-2000

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (available online at www.gbaps.org)

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE .............................................................................................. 1

AGRISCIENCE/NATURAL RESOURCES ........................................................................................... 7

ART .......................................................................................................................................................... 10

BUSINESS INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY/MARKETING ................................................... 14

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) ........................................................................................... 19

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS/READING ........................................................................................... 25

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE ...................................................................................................... 34

MATHEMATICS..................................................................................................................................... 39

MUSIC ..................................................................................................................................................... 47

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH ................................................................................................. 50

SCIENCE ................................................................................................................................................. 53

SOCIAL STUDIES .................................................................................................................................. 60

SPECIAL EDUCATION ......................................................................................................................... 65

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING EDUCATION .............................................................................. 66

TEEN-AGE PARENT PROGRAM ......................................................................................................... 73

WORLD LANGUAGE ............................................................................................................................ 74

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP .................................................................................................................. 80

OTHER COURSES.................................................................................................................................. 84

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (West High School)

GROUP 1: LANGUAGE ARTS

IB ENGLISH HL (Year One) ENG039121 / ENG039122 Year/1 Credit Grade 11

IB ENGLISH HL (Year Two) ENG039221 / ENG039222 Year/1 Credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: IB English A-1 HL (Year One) Note: IB English A-1 HL is a 2-year course. Students in the IB Diploma Programme must take both courses listed above during their Junior and Senior year.

The focus of this course is to develop the student’s ability to analyze thoughtful, challenging literature from different periods or cultures and to be able to compare works with similar styles, themes, and genres. Key to understanding philosophical themes, literary figures of speech, syntax, and rhetorical strategies is an understanding of the power of words. Students charged with examining works deeply, must be cognizant of how it is they reason logically and respond emotionally. This course will primarily utilize oral and written assessments which coincide with the expectations of the English A1 program. This is a two-year course.

GROUP 2: SECOND LANGUAGE IB FRENCH SL (Year One) FOR027121 / FOR027122 Year/1 Credit Grade 11 Prerequisite: French 3 (or teacher recommendation) IB FRENCH SL (Year Two) FOR027221 / FOR027222 Year/1 Credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: IB French SL (Year One) Note: IB French SL is a 2-year course. Students in the IB Diploma Programme who select this option must take both SL courses listed above during their Junior and Senior year.

(See next column for description of IB French SL)

The French B, SL/HL class is a two year IB course that focuses on language proficiency and cultural awareness. It is recommended that students complete French 3 before enrolling. The purpose is to continue to build and strengthen “real world” language skills through a variety of listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities and to explore the different cultural aspects of the French speaking world. Cultural diversity, global issues, customs and traditions, and science and technology will be examined through authentic materials which will promote respect and open-mindedness. Through discussions and thinking critically of what we read and write, the students will be better able to link the topics we are studying with other disciplines and the principles of the Theory of Knowledge class. To achieve these goals, a variety of texts and materials will be used, such as authentic literature, songs, poems, letters, biographies, magazines, newspapers, the internet, and more. This will successfully prepare the students to pass the IB internal and external examinations given in May of the 12th grade.

IB SPANISH ab INITIO (Year One) FOR028821 / FOR028822 Year/1 Credit Grade 11 Prerequisite: IB Counselor Recommendation IB SPANISH ab INITIO (Year Two) FOR028921 / FOR028922 Year/1 Credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: IB Spanish ab Initio (Year One) Note: IB Spanish ab Initio is a 2-year course. Students in the IB Diplo-ma Programme must take both courses listed above during their Junior and Senior year. The focus of ab Initio Spanish will be exploration and practice of the Spanish language as well as development of intercultural understanding. This is an acquisition course designed to pro-vide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understandings to enable them to communicate successfully in a Spanish-speaking environment. Language acquisition will be competencies that can be accomplished through a variety of activities in oral and/or written form. The students will be exposed to a culturally rich environment extending beyond the confines of the classroom and expanding their awareness of the world while fostering respect and open-mindedness, communication and media, global issues, social relationships, and customs and traditions will be examined through appropriate authentic materials. This course will also contribute to the development of critical thinking and analysis skills, thereby enabling students to find links with other disciplines, the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile, and the principles of the Theory of Knowledge course. This will successfully prepare the students to pass the IB Spanish ab Initio internal and external assessments given in spring of the 12th grade.

Students in the IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) must choose a course from each of the six groups. In regards to Group 6, students can choose the music, theater, or art option, OR an additional course from Group 1-5. IBDP students must choose 3 HL (higher level)

courses and 3 SL (standard level) courses. IBDP candidates will also complete the Core, consisting of the IB Theory of Knowledge course (TOK), Creativity,

Activity and Service (CAS) and Extended Essay (EE).

Students will participate in internal and external assessments in the IBDP and will receive marks of 1-7 in each IB course and up to 3 points for Theory of

Knowledge. Upon meeting graduation requirements and with a cumulative mark of at least 24 an IB Diploma will be awarded in addition to the West High Diploma.

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IB SPANISH SL (Year One)

FOR029121 / FOR029122 Year/1 Credit Grade 11 Prerequisite: Spanish 3 (or teacher recommendation) IB SPANISH SL (Year Two) FOR029221 / FOR029222 Prerequisite: IB Spanish SL (Year One) Year/1 Credit Grade 12 Note: IB Spanish SL is a 2-year course. Students in the IB Diploma Programme who select this option must take SL course listed above during their Junior and Senior year. The focus of IB Spanish will be language proficiency and cultural awareness. The purpose is to continue to build and strengthen language skills through a variety of listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities and explore different aspects of the culture of the Spanish speaking world and beyond. An increased vocabulary will enable the students to develop a higher functioning level of communicative competency. The students will be exposed to a culturally rich environment in which they will explore international mindedness. Values, culture, human nature, global issues, the environment, education and citizenship will be examined through appropriate authentic materials which will promote respect and open-mindedness. Through discussions and thinking critically of what we read and write, the students will be better able to link the topics we are studying with other disciplines and the principles of the Theory of Knowledge class as well as other disciplines. This will successfully prepare the students to pass the IB internal and external assessments given in May of the 12th grade. This is a two-year course. It is recommended that students complete Spanish 3 before enrolling.

GROUP 3: INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES IB HISTORY HL (Year One) SOC063421 / SOC063422 Year/1 Credit Grade 11 IB HISTORY HL (Year Two) SOC063521 / SOC063522 Year/1 Credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: IB History HL (Year One) Note: IB History HL is a 2-year course. Students in the IB Diploma Programme who select this option must take both courses listed above during their Junior and Senior year. This course may be substituted for the required Social Studies 11: US History and World Affairs (1914 to Present) course.

This course will focus on a deep understanding of key topics in US and World History. We will begin with pre-World War I era material and finish with the fall of Communism. This class includes two student lead historical investigations, as well as several internal and external assessments throughout the course. This is a two-year course.

IB PSYCHOLOGY SL

SOC066021 / SOC066022 Year/1 Credit Grade 11 or 12 Prerequisite: None Psychology is the scientific study that attempts to observe, understand, predict, and control human behavior and human mental processes. Although psychology has its historical roots in philosophy, modern psychology is a hybrid science that has an important position as a meeting ground for both natural and so-cial sciences. The goal of the psychology course is, in general terms, to provide a background and framework where the students develop a greater understanding of themselves and others by studying individuals, groups and societies. The students are encouraged to engage in a critical study of psychological theories - to describe, compare and evaluate theories and empirical studies of the different perspectives. Cultural, ethical, gender and methodological considerations will be used to evaluate theories and studies in each perspective and option.

GROUP 4: EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES IB BIOLOGY HL (Year One)

SCI054421 / SCI054422 Year/1 Credit Grade 11 Prerequisite: Two years of Science

(See next page for Description of IB Biology HL)

International Baccalaureate (IB )is recognized by UW-Madison and around the

state, country and world as a curriculum of the highest standard. Students who are

involved in the IB curriculum are also recognized as individuals who have and are

challenging themselves with a rigorous course of study. The obvious importance of this is that it contributes directly to their preparedness to

be successful in college and life.

Thomas Reason Interim Director of Admissions

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IB BIOLOGY HL (Year Two)

SCI054521 / SCI054522 Year/1 Credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: IB Biology HL (Year One) Note: IB Biology HL is a 2-year course. Students in the IB Diploma Programme who select this option must take both courses listed above during their Junior and Senior year.

This class will provide students an in-depth look at the concepts and issues of biology as presented in the IB Core, AHL and Options. Many of the issues discussed will have personal, local, and global significance. Students will be asked to develop a broad understanding of the themes (structure and function, equilibrium within systems, unity and diversity, and evolution) of biology. As this is a lab course, inquiry skills will be emphasized. Successful students will demonstrate proficiency in experimental methods, data collection and the evaluation of experimental data. This is a two year course; students are expected to take the IB exams at the end of the second year.

IB PHYSICS HL (Year One)

SCI055821 / SCI055822 Year/1 Credit Grade 11 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1, or Integrated Math A and Integrated Math B; Recommended Courses – Concurrent Geometry or Integrated Math 2 or beyond IB PHYSICS HL (Year Two)

SCI055921 / SCI055922 Year/1 Credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: IB Physics HL (Year One) Students selecting Physics HL will study the additional components of electromagnetic induction, quantum physics, electric and gravitational fields, and cosmology. These are two-year courses.

IB PHYSICS SL (Year One)

SCI055621 / SCI055622 Year/1 Credit Grade 11 IB PHYSICS SL (Year Two)

SCI055721 / SCI055722 Year/1 Credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: IB Physics SL Physics is the study of energy and force interactions in the Uni-verse. IB Physics (SL) is a science course focused on the study of classical (Newtonian) mechanics, thermodynamics, waves,

(See next column for Description of IB Physics SL)

electricity, magnetism, nuclear physics, and astrophysics. The class will concurrently address the effects of the historical development of Physics on the international community and vice versa. Examples include the international effort to address global warming, the international impact of nuclear weapon development, and the international development of ideas lead-ing to the development of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. To fulfill the requirements of IB Physics SL a student must com-plete a series of Internal Assessments (IA) and three External Assessments (EA). The IA portion will consist of laboratory investigations. The EA portion will consist of three Papers (exams) administered in May of the second year of the course. Note: IB Physics SL and HL are 2-year courses. Students in the IB Diploma Programme who select this option must take both courses listed above during their Junior and Senior year.

GROUP 5: MATHEMATICS

IB MATHEMATICAL STUDIES SL (Year One)

MTH047121 / MTH047122 Year/1 Credit Grade 11 Prerequisite: Geometry or Advanced Geometry

IB MATHEMATICAL STUDIES SL (Year Two) MTH047221 / MTH047222 Year/1 Credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: IB Mathematical Studies SL (Year One) Note: IB Mathematical Studies SL is a 2-year course. Students in the IB Diploma Programme who select this option must take both courses listed above during their Junior and Senior year.

Mathematical Studies SL is a two year math course intended for students with wide-ranging mathematical abilities and backgrounds. The purpose of this course is to build confidence and encourage an appreciation of mathematics in students who do not anticipate studying a mathematical field in the future. Students will develop their critical thinking skills working through problem solving activities and mathematical investigations that connect the mathematics being studied to other subjects and real world applications. Students taking this course will be required to complete a project of their own design that demonstrates their understanding of the topics being studied along with two IB external assessment papers. This course will cover Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus topics. This is a two-year course.

IB MATHEMATICS HL (Year One)

MTH047721 / MTH047722 Year/1 Credit Grade 11 Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus

(See next page for Description of IB Mathematics HL)

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IB MATHEMATICS HL (Year Two) MTH047821 / MTH047822 Year/1 Credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: IB Mathematics HL (Year One) or IB Mathematics SL (Year One) Note: IB Mathematics HL is a 2-year course. Students in the IB Diploma Programme who select this option must take both courses listed above during their Junior and Senior year.

IB Mathematics HL caters for students with a good background in mathematics who are competent in a range of analytical and technical skills. The majority of these students will be expecting to include mathematics as a major component of their university studies, either as a subject in its own right or within courses such as physics, engineering, and technology. Others may take this subject because they have a strong interest in mathematics and enjoy meeting its challenges and engaging with its problems. Students are encouraged to apply their mathematical knowledge to solving problems set in a variety of meaningful contexts. Development of each topic should feature justification and proof of results. Students embarking on this course should expect to develop insight into mathematical form and structure, and should be intellectually equipped to appreciate the links between concepts in different topic areas. The internally assessed component, the mathematical exploration, offers students a framework for developing independence in their mathematical learning through engaging in mathematical investigation and mathematical modeling. This is a two-year course.

IB MATHEMATICS SL (Year One) MTH047521 / MTH047522 Year/1 Credit Grade 11 Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus

IB MATHEMATICS SL (Year Two) MTH047621 / MTH047622 Year/1 Credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: IB Mathematics SL (Year One) Note: IB Mathematics SL is a 2-year course. Students in the IB Diploma Programme who select this option must take both courses listed above during their Junior and Senior year.

(See next column for description of IB Mathematics SL)

IB Mathematics SL is a two year course offered during a student's junior and senior year of high school. Any student enrolling in this course should possess the mathematical knowledge and skills associated with Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. A typical student enrolled in this course is looking to prepare for a future study in subjects such as chemistry, economics, business administration, or psychology. To fulfill the requirements of IB Mathematics SL, a student must complete one Internal Assessment (IA) and two External Assessments (EA). The IA portion will consist of mathematical exploration based on the individual student’s interests. This project will be completed during the first semester of year 2 of the course. The EA portion will consist of two Papers (exams) administered in May of the second year of the course. One of these Papers will be calculator prohibited and the other calculator required. The topics covered are equivalent to those in Pre-Calculus and Calculus 1. This is a two-year course.

GROUP 6: ARTS AND ELECTIVES

IB MUSIC SL (Junior Year-Semester One)

MUS050121 Semester/.5 Credit Grade 11 Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a performance based music course (Choir, Band or Orchestra)

IB MUSIC SL (Senior Year-Semester Two) MUS050122 Semester/.5 Credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: IB Music SL (Junior Year-Semester One); Concurrent enrollment in a performance based music course (Choir, Band or Orchestra) Note: The IB Music SL course is a full-year course, offered non-consecutive semesters over two school years as noted above. Students in the IB Diploma Programme who select this option must take both courses listed above during their Junior and Senior year.

This course serves to enhance students’ understanding and practice of music by developing a broad perspective of music and its evolution across time and its diversity around the world. Students will exhibit a broad and expressive vocabulary as listeners and performers by developing the analytical and perceptual skills necessary to understand music and its place in society. Overall, students’ abilities to perceive and create music will be practiced and evaluated via a series of discussions, written examinations, compositions, performances, and projects. Their ability to draw connections between music, art, history, culture, and society will promote a level of understanding and respect throughout their lifelong engagement with music and the arts. This is a one-year course. Students take this course first semester of junior year and last semester of senior year, with concurrent enrollment in a performance-based music course such as orchestra, band or choir.

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IB MUSIC HL (Junior Year-One) MUS050221 / MUS050222 Semester/.5 Credit Grade 11 Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation Concurrent enrollment in a performance based music course. (Choir, Band or Orchestra) In addition to the IB Music SL curriculum, IB Music HL students will have an in depth study of prescribed works as well work through the group performance pieces of the course.

IB MUSIC HL (Senior Year- Two) MUS050321 / MUS050322 Semester/.5 Credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation Concurrent enrollment in a performance based music course (Choir, Band or Orchestra) IB Music HL students will continue with prescribed works as well as the group performance component. HL students will continue further with a solo performance and creation piece.

IB THEATRE HL (Year One)

ENG520421 / ENG520422 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite - None Grade 11

IB THEATRE HL (Year Two)

ENG520521 / ENG520522 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite: IB Theater HL (Year One) Grade 12 Note: IB Theater HL is a 2-year course. Students in the IB Diploma Programme who select this option must take both courses listed above during their Junior and Senior year.

IB THEATRE SL

ENG520321 / ENG520322 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite – None Grade 11 or 12 The Diploma Programme theatre course is designed to en-courage students to examine theatre in its diversity of forms around the world. This may be achieved through a critical study of the theory, history and culture of theatre, and will find expression through work shopping, devised work or scripted performance.

(See next column for Description of IB Theatre SL)

The theatre course emphasizes the importance of working indi-vidually and as a member of an ensemble. Students are en-couraged to develop the organizational and technical skills needed to express themselves creatively in theatre. A further challenge for students following this course is for them to be-come aware of their own perspectives and biases and to learn to respect those of others. The theatre course requires no pre-vious experience in drama or theatre. Since the course is de-signed to enable students to experience theatre on a personal level, achievement in this subject is reflected in how students develop, extend and refine the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for studying this art form. Students’ individual ability to be creative and imaginative, and to communicate in dramatic form, will be challenged and extended through the theoretical and practical content of the course.

Due to the nature of the theatre course, there may be no great difference in the complexity or artistic merit of the work pro-duced by students at SL and HL. However, the difference in recommended teaching times at SL (one year) and HL (two years) signals a clear distinction between the demands made on students. It is expected that students at HL will use the extra time available to develop their personal research and practice in theatre, and to extend their understanding of the ideas, prac-tices and concepts encountered during the course.

IB Theatre SL/HL is an elective course. It does not replace the required registration of English 11 or IB English HL.

IB VISUAL ART SL (1St Semester) ART026521 Year/.5 Credit Grade 11 or 12 Prerequisite: None IB VISUAL ART SL (2nd Semester) ART026522 Semester/1 Credit Grade 11 or 12 (2 period block) Prerequisite: None Note: Students enroll in IB Visual Art SL (1st Semester) and IB Visual Art Sl (2nd Semester). The IB SL Visual Arts course will provide a rich source of expe-riences and understandings over the course of a year. Through arts practice, students learn to develop ideas by drawing upon experience, exploring feelings, observing and researching. The Visual Arts course consists of two essential components, using the investigation workbooks to research and develop ideas and the studio works that come from it. This course will be as-sessed through an external assessment as well as an internal assessment. This is a one year course offered as one period in semester one and two periods in semester two. During semester 2, students will receive an A-F letter grade for one period and a Pass/Fail letter mark for their second period.

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IB VISUAL ART HL (Year One) ART026621 / ART026622 Year/1 Credit Grade 11 Prerequisite: None

IB VISUAL ART HL (Year Two) ART026721 / ART026722 Year/1 Credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: IB Visual Art HL (Year One) Note: IB Visual Art HL is a 2-year course. Students in the IB Diploma Programme who select this option must take both courses listed above during their Junior and Senior year.

The IB HL Visual Arts course will provide, over the course of two years, a rich source of experiences and understandings to earn a well-rounded education. The inspiration caused by artistic activity can become a driving force in other studies and throughout their life beyond high school. The Visual Arts course consists of two essential components, using the investigation workbooks to research and develop ideas and the studio works that come from it. This course will be assessed through an external assessment as well as an internal assessment. This is a two-year course.

THE CORE (Required for IB Diploma Students)

IB CREATIVITY, ACTIVITY AND SERVICE OTH031023 Year/0 Credit Grade 11, 12 Prerequisite: None

Note: Completion is required for the IB Diploma Programme. IB Creativity, Activity and Service involves students in experiential learning and reflections through a range of artistic, sporting, physical and service activities. IB EXTENDED ESSAY OTH032023 Year/0 Credit Grade 11,12 Prerequisite: None Note: Completion is required for the IB Diploma Programme. IB Extended Essay is a substantial piece of writing of up to 4,000 words, enables students to investigate a topic of special interest that they have chosen themselves. It also encour-ages them to develop the skills of independent research that will be expected at the university.


IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (Junior Year-Semester Two)

OTH030022 Semester/.5 Credit Grade 11 Prerequisite: None

IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (Senior Year-Semester One)

OTH030021 Semester/.5 Credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: Theory of Knowledge (Junior Year-Semester Two) Note: The IB Theory of Knowledge course is a full-year course, offered two semesters over two school years as noted above. Students in the IB Diploma Programme who select this option must take both courses listed above during their Junior and Senior year. Any student can enroll in IB Theory of Knowledge; however, IB Diploma and Certificate students will be given priority. Theory of Knowledge is an epistemology course that examines how we know what we know. Theory of Knowledge is a key component of the IB Program, as it unifies and connects the knowledge acquired by students across all other subject areas. Beginning with an examination of themselves as “knowers,” Theory of Knowledge challenges students to reflect about what they “know” about themselves and their world. It challenges students to reflect critically on the various ways of acquiring, applying, testing and communicating knowledge. No other course is designed exclusively for critical reflection about our pursuit of knowledge… our “thinking about our thinking.” In addition to encouraging students’ awareness of themselves as thinkers, Theory of Knowledge also provides a philosophical foundation for other courses across the IB spectrum – examin-ing the origins, development, strengths and limitations of human knowledge across the disciplines of History, the Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Ethics, the Arts and Humanities. This is a one-year course. Students take this course second semester of junior year and first semester of senior year. There are no internal or external exams for this course.

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AGRISCIENCE/NATURAL RESOURCES

ADVANCED PLANT SCIENCE AND DESIGN

AGR024124 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite – None Grades 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest The skills and understanding that students will gain in the Advanced Plant Science and Design course will be to develop clear connections between future careers and their course work. They will have the opportunity to explore and experience the world of work, beneficial to career decision-making. This course will provide students with a firsthand opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge of:

Plant anatomy and physiology.

Plant management, growth, and design.

The economic and environmental factors influencing the plant industry. Note: Science elective equivalency credit will be awarded upon successful completion of this course. Students will still be required to meet the 1.0 physical science and 1.0 biology graduation requirements .

ADVANCED PLANT SCIENCE AND DESIGN (TT)*

UTL024124 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite – None Grades 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest

*Note: Each high school may have some core academic sections that are scheduled with two teachers who collaborate to teach the course.

ADVANCED VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCE

AGR012124 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite – None Grades 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest The skills and understanding that students will gain in the Advanced Veterinary and Animal Science course will be to develop clear connections between future careers and their course work. They will have the opportunity to explore and experience the world of work, beneficial to career decision-making. This course will provide students with a first-hand opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge of:

Animal anatomy and physiology.

Animal care and welfare.

The economic and environmental factors influencing various and diverse animal industries.

Note: Science elective equivalency credit will be awarded upon successful completion of this course. Students will still be required to meet the 1.0 physical science and 1.0 biology graduation requirements .

ADVANCED VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCE(TT)*

UTL012124 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite – None Grades 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest

*Note: Each high school may have some core academic sec-tions that are scheduled with two teachers who collaborate to teach the course.

AGRIBUSINESS SKILL-CERTIFIED COOP (CLASS)

AGR010021 / AGR010022 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite - Approval of Agriscience Co-op Supervisor Grade 12 East, Preble, Southwest Students who take this class will develop skills necessary to enter any career in agriscience/natural resources, sales, services and supplies. Students will do activities relating to agribusiness, international trade, research and development, agribusiness marketing, quality control, and leadership development. Concepts in job interviewing, employee-employer relationships and employability skills will also be covered. Note: This course should be the capstone course to a sequential group of Agriscience/Natural Resources courses. It is highly recommended that students have taken related Agriscience/Natural Resources courses prior to enrolling in this skill-certified co-op class.

AGRIBUSINESS SKILL-CERTIFIED COOP (WORK EXPERIENCE)

AGR010121 / AGR010122 Year/1 or 2 Credits Prerequisite - Approval of Agriscience Co-op Supervisor Grade 12 East, Preble, Southwest The skill-certified work experience phase allows students to be released after their last scheduled class each day to be employed at their job site. Students develop work relationships, good work habits and attitudes, and apply skills learned in the classroom. One credit will be given for 180 to 359 hours of successful on-the-job training and two credits for 360 hours and over. Students must meet skill-certified guidelines of 480 hours to receive certification. Students are paid for their work experience.

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AGRISCIENCE LAB ASSISTANT

AGR080024 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite – Completion of 1 Agriscience course; Approval of Agriscience and Department Chairperson, Supervising Teacher and the student’s school counselor. This is a semester-long opportunity for a student to assist in lab project activities. Students will not be permitted to take this course more than two times for credit. Note: Students taking this course will receive a pass/no pass grade (not a letter grade) that will count toward graduation credit but will not be calculated in the GPA.

AGRISCIENCE/LIFE SKILLS

AGR097724* Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite -Teacher Recommendation Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest

This course gives students opportunities to participate in Agriscience activities using a modified curriculum. The Agriscience curriculum content as well as the instruction and assessment are modified. Activities will be designed to meet the individual needs of the students. Teacher recommendation is required. *Note: Agriscience/Life Skills is offered on a rotating schedule and may not be available every year.

AQUACULTURE AND AQUAPONICS

AGR046124 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite – None Grades 11, 12 Southwest

AQUACULTURE AND AQUAPONICS/CEP

AGR746124 Semester/.5 Credit (2 College Credits) Prerequisite – None Grades 11, 12 Southwest

Note: Students interested in earning college credit from Northeast Wis-

consin Technical College should register for this course. Please refer to

the Academic & Career Planning Course Guide (p. 19-20) for important

information about the required registration process for CEP courses as

well as the impact that taking CEP courses has on high school tran-

scripts and post-secondary options.

Explore markets and trends in the ever growing aqua farming industry. This course includes modern agriscience technologies related to fish and other aquatic species. Hands-on monitoring of fish will occur in this class. Careers in each of these ever-changing technologies will be covered. This course will provide excellent background for students looking to advance their research and development experiences.

BIOTECHNOLOGY

AGR025124 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest

This course includes modern agriscience technologies such as biotechnology, genetic engineering, hydroponics (growing soilless plants), tissue cultures, sustainable agriculture and new technologies in food processing. Computer applications to these topics will be addressed. Careers in each of these ever-changing technologies will be covered. This course will not only provide experience in research and development, but is ideal for students looking to expand their knowledge of the latest advancements in health, science and technology.

NWTC Concurrent Enrollment Program Course

becomes a part of

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LANDSCAPE, FLORICULTURE AND GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT

AGR020421 /AGR020422 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite – None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest The skills and understanding that students will gain in the Landscape, Floriculture and Greenhouse Management course combined science, business and career exploration. Students will learn that people who work in the agribusiness industry study plants and their growth. Students will learn how produc-ers of food, feed and fiber crops continue to feed a growing population while conserving natural resources and maintaining the environment. Course content also includes plant growth and reproduction, greenhouse basics, introductory biotechnolo-gy, fertilizers, plant and tree identification, controlling weeds and pests, and safe and proper use of agricultural chemicals. This course provides good background knowledge and skills for technical or college training in the plant science industry.

LARGE ANIMAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCE

AGR010924 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite – None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest This course provides students with basic skills needed to understand how animals are raised for food, clothing and recreation. Nutrition, reproduction and basic management relating to animal welfare will be covered. Skills related to the recreational use of horses as well as meat, dairy and fiber processing will be included in this course. Speakers will visit throughout the semester providing their knowledge of working with animals and job-related experiences. Occupations relating to large animal science fields, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, food and fiber processing and sales will be emphasized. This course provides good background knowledge and skills for technical or college training in the animal science industry.

LEADERSHIP (THE POTENTIAL WITHIN)

AGR025624 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite – None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest

Leaders are needed in the work place and every day activities at the local, state and national levels. This course enhances leadership and personal development skills through problem solving, decision making, communications and team building experience. Students are taught the benefits of teamwork, lead-ership and the skills needed to be an effective leader in their community.

SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY SCIENCE

AGR010824 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest In this course, students will focus on how to take care of small animals and learn the basics of veterinary medicine. This course includes learning about dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, birds, etc. Students are taught about the nutrition, genetics, diseases and reproduction of each animal species. Students will get hands-on experiences with live animals. Speakers will visit throughout the semester providing their knowledge of working with animals and job-related experiences. This is the perfect class to take if students are considering going into the veterinary medicine health career field or just want to be a better caregiver for their pet(s). This course provides good background knowledge and skills for technical or college training in the animal science industry.

WIDLIFE MANAGEMENT & RESOURCE CONSERVATON

AGR010721 / AGR010722 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite - None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest This course includes skills and knowledge necessary for employees in wildlife conservation and other natural resources areas. Students will study wildlife identification, habitats and ecology with many hands-on activities; including taxidermy, fishing techniques, survival skills and tracking wildlife. The use and application of current technologies, laws and regulations regarding wildlife will be covered. Careers in wildlife management, game law enforcement, and natural resources will be examined. This course provides excellent background information helpful to those students enrolling in technical or college courses in wildlife and resource conservation areas.

Careers in agriculture, food and natural

resources involve the production,

processing, marketing, distribution, financing and development of agricultural

commodities and resources. These include

food, fuel, fiber, wood products, natural

resources, horticulture and other plant and

animal products/resources.

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ART

AP STUDIO ART ART026221 / ART026222 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite - Senior standing, one semester of Advanced Art 1 and instructor approval Grade 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West

The AP Studio Art program makes it possible for highly motivated high school students to do college level work. It is considered an advanced course for those students who have completed at least one semester of Advanced Art 1, and who plan to pursue further education in an art related career after high school. Students will be challenged to create their own personal artwork to exhibit and critique. All students will be required to prepare a portfolio for submission that conforms to the College Board standards. This course allows a great deal of artistic freedom, but requires that the student have a passion for creating original works of art.

ADVANCED ART 1 ART026021 / ART026022 Year/1 Credit

ADVANCED ART 1 ART026024 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - Junior standing, two level one courses, and one Level 2 course or instructor approval Grades 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West

Junior and senior level students have the opportunity to work on projects not otherwise offered or addressed in the introductory level courses. This course will further develop skills within the three areas of art: drawing and painting, sculpture, and graphic design. The students will be given freedom to carry out project ideas in various media and begin to develop a personal style. Art criticism will be studied, as well as art history, and portfolio work will be introduced.

ADVANCED ART 2 ART026121 / ART026122 Year/1 Credit

ADVANCED ART 2

ART026124 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - Senior standing, one semester of Advanced Art 1 and instructor approval Grade 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West This senior level course allows students to design an individual program of study in an area of art that interests them. Some projects will be teacher initiated. The class is structured around an open studio, individual meetings to discuss student work, and group critiques. Portfolio completion, career investigation, scholarship application, job shadowing, and art shows will be pursued.

ART LAB ASSISTANT ART027424 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - Approval of Art Department Chairperson, Supervising Teacher & the student’s school counselor Grade 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West This course is a great opportunity for those students who are looking for a career in art or art education. This is a semester-long commitment for a student to assist in classroom organization and project activities. The assistant will work with the instructor to monitor the art lab, make examples for future projects, creative displays, and work on individual work. There will be a limited amount of assistants each semester, and students must get approval from the art teacher before scheduling this course. Students will not be permitted to take this course more than two times for credit. Note: Students taking this course will receive a pass/no pass grade (not a letter grade) that will count toward graduation credit but will not be calculated in the GPA.

ART/LIFE SKILLS ART099724 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - Teacher Recommendation Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West Art and design courses provide students with an opportunity to explore their world through creative problem solving and physical and emotional interaction. This art course allows students to explore multiple outlets of personal expression through the visual arts. Students will design and produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art utilizing the elements and principles of design. This course will utilize high order thinking skills and students work to become visually lit-erate, creative problem solvers.

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CERAMICS & SCULPTURE 1 ART012824 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West This beginning course allows students to explore the exciting world of three-dimensional artwork. Students express their creativity from a variety of materials including plaster, metals, wood, wire, balsa foam, foam core, mosaic, mixed media and ceramics. In clay, students will study the methods of hand building and various clay techniques with the possibility of working on the potter’s wheel. Project examples include plaster figures, animal and human sculptures, architectural forms, dream spaces, picture frames, metal sculptures, and clay containers. This course increases the student’s spatial awareness and appreciation of the forms that surround us each day.

CERAMICS & SCULPTURE 2 ART012924 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - Ceramics & Sculpture 1 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West This course will concentrate on improving skills, craftsmanship, and techniques developed in Ceramics & Sculpture 1 (ART012824). Students have the opportunity to produce both functional and non-functional works of art in a variety of materials. Students may broaden their experiences by learning new processes such as ring casting, enameling, clay sculpting, assemblage, stone carving, relief glasswork, and wheelwork. This course develops critical thinking, problem solving, and imagination skills, which are crucial to any career and the enrichment of one’s life.

ART

COMPARATIVE ARTS ART025624 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite – None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East A one semester course that is a required course for all East High School Institute for the Fine Arts students. This course introduces the inter-disciplinary arts through comparison and contrast and will utilize both historical and contemporary perspectives! Presentations of art, music, literature, dance and theatre will be explored to expose the student to the many possibilities that exist for them to discover. The final of the course will be a project representing the student’s major incorporating at least two other artistic disciplines ie: music, literature and art combined into one presentation.

DESIGN 1

ART025024 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West Design skills are a valuable tool to develop for any professional in our ever-changing, competitive, technological world. Understanding the color and composition will benefit all students, as visual communication has become an integral element in education as well as the world of work. This course focuses upon skills necessary in the world of design. The class will consist of hands-on project work, digital photography and illustration using the computer. Instruction will include traditional art techniques, the use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and may include projects such as developing logos, fashion design, interior design, magazine advertising, and billboards. Students who are interested in a career in graphic design, interior design, fashion design, or business marketing will benefit from taking this course.

DESIGN 2 ART025124 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - Design 1 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, West Design is the intense ever-changing visual world we live in. Design comes in many forms: images on television, magazines, corporate reports, the Internet, products, and clothing. This course will revisit and expand upon the design skills and opportunities in the world today. Students will work on projects such as audio-visual packaging, exhibit design, t-shirt design, advanced illustration techniques, typography, digital photography and product design. This class will incorporate both traditional and digital methods of creating art and design.

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ART

IB VISUAL ART HL (Year One)

ART026621 / ART026622 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite: None Grade 11 IB VISUAL ART HL (Year Two) ART026721 / ART026722 Year/ 1 Credit Prerequisite: IB Visual Art HL (Year One) Grade 12 West Note: IB Visual Art HL is a 2-year course. Students in the IB Diploma Programme who select this option must take both courses listed above during their Junior and Senior year.

The IB HL Visual Arts course will provide, over the course of two years, a rich source of experiences and understandings to earn a well-rounded education. The inspiration caused by artistic activity can become a driving force in other studies and throughout their life beyond high school. The Visual Arts course consists of two essential components, using the investigation workbooks to research and develop ideas and the studio works that come from it. This course will be assessed through an external assessment as well as an internal assessment. This is a two-year course. IB VISUAL ART SL (1St Semester) ART026521 Year/.5 Credit Prerequisite: None Grade 11, 12 IB VISUAL ART SL (2nd Semester) ART026522 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite: None Grade 11, 12 West

Note: Students enroll in IB Visual Art SL (1st Semester) and IB Visual Art Sl (2nd Semester). The IB SL Visual Arts course will provide a rich source of experiences and understandings over the course of a year. Through arts practice, students learn to develop ideas by drawing upon experience, exploring feelings, observing and researching. The Visual Arts course consists of two essential components, using the investigation workbooks to research and develop ideas and the studio works that come from it. This course will be assessed through an external assessment as well as an internal assessment. This is a one year course offered as one period in semester one and two periods in semester two. During semester 2, students will receive an A-F letter grade for one period and a Pass/Fail letter mark for their second period.

DESIGN AND MIXED MEDIA

ART014324 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite – None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East A one-semester course that will serve as a foundational course for any student interested in Art. Students will explore the importance of understanding the principles of design and applying it through mixed media visual art mediums. Learning to differentiate line and space definition, balance, movement, emphasis, harmony, unity and variety as well as examining and developing 2-D and 3-D art through mixed media will be explored. The student will study pat-tern and proportion as well as light value (light & dark) and texture in theory and then apply it in a mixed medium project. Mixed me-dia may include: yarn, rope, ceramic and mosaic tile, clay, light metal such as aluminum, acrylics and paper. (This is not an ex-haustive list.) DRAWING & PAINTING 1 ART012624 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West This course is designed for students who enjoy art and would like to increase their technical and observational skills in drawing and painting. Students will have the opportunity to explore and work with a variety of materials such as graphite, charcoal, acrylic paint, color pencil, and ink. The student’s body of work may include portraits, landscapes, perspective studies, linoleum prints, and direct observation studies. This class is intended to develop the creativity in each student, cultivate the imagination, and develop higher-level thinking and self-expression.

DRAWING & PAINTING 2 ART012724 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - Drawing & Painting 1 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West Students in this class will build on skills acquired in Drawing and Painting 1 (ART012624), as well as develop the ability to grow as an artist. The emphasis is on creative expression through exciting and imaginative projects such as furniture painting, acrylic paintings, watercolors, etched prints, figure studies, collages, and mixed media drawings. This course contributes to the building blocks needed in any art or design career.

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MACINTOSH ILLUSTRATION

ART014124 Semester/.5 Credit (0 College Credit) Prerequisite- None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Southwest

MACINTOSH ILLUSTRATION/CEP ART714124 Semester/1 Credit (3 College Credits) Prerequisite- None Grades 11, 12 Southwest

Note: Students interested in earning college credit from Northeast Wiscon-

sin Technical College should register for this course. Please refer to the

Academic & Career Planning Course Guide (p. 19-20) for important infor-

mation about the required registration process for CEP courses as well as

the impact that taking CEP courses has on high school transcripts and

post-secondary options.

In this course create and paint basic shapes, draw, transform objects, work with type, blend shapes and colors, work with layers, special effects, and color separations. It is an introduction to manipulating vector based images.

MACINTOSH IMAGE EDITING

ART014024 Semester/.5 Credit (0 College Credit) Prerequisite- None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Southwest

MACINTOSH IMAGE EDITING/CEP ART714024 Semester/1 Credit (3 College Credits) Prerequisite- None Grades 11, 12 Southwest





the impact that taking CEP courses has on high school transcripts and

post-secondary options.

In this course, students will use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat for scanning, editing, color correcting and creating composite montage photographs. Prepare images for publication in print. It is an introduction to manipulating bitmap images.

ART

MACINTOSH PUBLISHING ART014224 Semester/.5 Credit (0 College Credit) Prerequisite- None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Southwest

MACINTOSH PUBLISHING/CEP ART714224 Semester/1 Credit (3 College Credits) Prerequisite- None Grades 11, 12 Southwest





the impact that taking CEP courses has on high school transcripts and post-

secondary options.

Develop page layout concepts utilizing document files, tolls, guides, objects and shapes, text, colors, style sheets, images, master pages; manage output for printing; and apply copy elements.

WORLD ART & CULTURE

ART025524 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West From ancient to modern times, people have used almost every conceivable material from their environments to bring beauty into their lives and the lives of others. Through this course, students will become aware of multicultural art forms, which are our inheritance as world citizens. With the increasing world population, and increasingly connected global community, multicultural education is important for all. This class will offer an exploration of several different cultures through their art, their cuisine, their customs, geography, and history. Students will create artwork using a variety of media including clay, fiber, paper, and paint that imitate multi-cultural art forms. This class is intended for students of all levels of artistic ability.




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BUSINESS AND INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY/MARKETING

BUSINESS SKILL-CERTIFIED COOP-WORK EXPERIENCE

BUS028721 / BUS028722 Year/1 or 2 Credits Prerequisite - Approval of Business Education instructor; See your counselor for details. Must also take course BUS028622; Minimum of a 2.5 GPA (exceptions may be granted with principal’s approval) Grade 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West This is the work experience that relates to the Business Co-op class (BUS028622). Students are released after their last scheduled class every day, so they are able to work earlier in the afternoons when school is still in session. You learn first-hand how to develop work relationships, good work habits and attitudes, and apply skills learned in the classroom. Credits earned are based on the number of hours worked: One credit will be given for 180 to 359 hours of successful on-the-job training and two credits for 360 hours and over. Students must meet skill-certified guidelines of 480 hours to receive certification. Students are paid for their work experience.

COLLEGE ACCOUNTING BUS010121 / BUS010122 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite - Accounting 1 Grades 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West Technology and integration are where it’s at! College Accounting uses an integrated approach to help you learn advanced accounting techniques and procedures. Start by creating your own business plan and find out if the decisions you are making to operate your business are resulting in a profit. Learning about and applying accounting systems to gather and provide data will help you improve your decisions and your profit. This course covers all the learning objectives of a traditional college level financial accounting course, plus those from managerial accounting. Learn what you need to know to become a successful entrepreneur! COMPUTER ESSENTIALS BUS027824 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West Students will improve keyboarding skills as well as learn basic fundamentals of Microsoft Office to prepare business and personal documents. In addition, they will learn emerging web tools such as blogs, wikis, social networking, and more. This course is a great introduction to other computer courses offered.

ACCOUNTING 1 BUS010021 / BUS010022 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite - None Grades 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West Note: Students who wish to take this course for high school credit only, and do not want to immediately begin a post-secondary transcript should enroll in this course number.

ACCOUNTING 1/CEP

BUS710021 / BUS710022 Year/1 Credit (4 College Credit) Prerequisite - None Grades 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West

Note: Students interested in earning college credit from Northeast Wisconsin

Technical College should register for this course. Please refer to the Academ-

ic & Career Planning Course Guide (p. 19-20) for important information about

the required registration process for CEP courses as well as the impact that

taking CEP courses has on high school transcripts and post-secondary

options.

Interested in running your own business or pursing a related ca-reer? Accounting is a must take course if you are considering a college degree in accounting, business, or marketing. Get a head start now! Learn how to track your business expenses and profits. This accounting course focuses on using a variety of computer and interactive “online” programs to help you prepare for your future by learning the basic language of business. This course is a requirement for College Accounting.

BUSINESS SKILL CERTIFIED COOP –CLASS BUS028621 / BUS028622 Year/1 Credit for the course, up to 2 credits for work experience Prerequisite - None Grade 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West In this class, students apply computers and other technology to manage and solve business problems, prepare electronic presentations, communicate globally, research information via the web, and participate in a business simulation. Students in this course will also enroll in Business Co-op Work Experience and can earn up to two credits through their paid work experiences on the job. This experience is designed to give students an opportuni-ty to explore a potential career, learn advanced skills in a business setting, apply what students are learning in class, and polish their "people skills."


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COMPUTER LAB ASSISTANT BUS029024 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - Approval of Business Education Department Chairperson, Supervising Teacher and the student’s school counselor. Grade 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West This is a semester-long opportunity for a student to assist in lab supervision and project activities. The assistant will work with the instructor to monitor the computer lab, formulate activities for computer lab demonstrations, demonstrate skill operations and serve as an alternate channel of student/instructor communications. Students will not be permitted to take this course more than two times for credit. Note: Students taking this course will receive a pass/no pass grade (not a letter grade) that will count toward graduation credit but will not be calculated in the GPA.

COMPUTER LITERACY/LIFE SKILLS

BUS098724 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - Teacher Recommendation Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West This course is designed to teach computer literacy and life skills using an adapted curriculum. The goal for students is to acquire the computer skills necessary to enter and manipulate text and data. Emphasis will be on developing skills for personal use and future employment.



COMPUTER REPAIR AND TROUBLESHOOTING

(IT:SUPPORT: HARDWARE-INTRO)

BUS029224 Semester/.5 credit Prerequisite –None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East

COMPUTER REPAIR AND TROUBLESHOOTING/CEP(IT:SUPPORT: HARDWARE-INTRO)

BUS729224 Semester/.75 credit (3 College Credits) Prerequisite –None Grades 11, 12 East






secondary options.

Have you ever wondered how computers work and how to fix them? Then this class is for YOU! Using the Cisco IT Essen-tials curriculum you will learn to assemble and repair computers and related technology equipment through a variety of online and hands-on activities on actual computer hardware. You will learn to identify the internal components of a computer, build and repair computer systems, install an operating system, and troubleshoot computer and peripheral equipment problems us-ing system tools and diagnostic software. This course provide you with the opportunity to earn college level credit and industry certification in computer diagnostics and repair. CREATIVE MARKETING BUS013024 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - None Grades 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West The Creative Marketing course is designed to challenge students that are interested in understanding topics related to advertising, hospitality, social media, travel and tourism, and customer service. Classroom activities will showcase fun and challenging case studies that will provide a good understanding of many careers in business and marketing. Students interested in this course will find great value in the presentations, real world projects, and lively class discussions. While not required for this course, DECA components will be discussed and encouraged.


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DIGITAL MEDIA BUS015024 Semester/.5 Credit (0 College Credit) Prerequisite – None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West This project-based course prepares students to compete in a glob-al digital workforce including content conception, creation, and implementation. Students will develop multimedia production skills using digital audio and video recording and edit-ing, digital photography editing, desktop publishing, and internet broadcasting (i.e., podcasting). The intent of this class is to pro-vide learning opportunities for those desiring business-related or project-based entrepreneurial skills.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP BUS015524 Semester/.5 Credit Integration of Entrepreneurship and Business Law courses Prerequisite – None Grades 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West Students will create a business from scratch. In doing so, they will learn management, organization, marketing, finance, and other business skills. This is an excellent course for anyone interested in starting a business or students interested in pursuing a business major in college or technical school.

MARKETING

BUS014124 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite – None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West

MARKETING/CEP

BUS714124 Semester/1 Credit (3 College Credits Prerequisite – None Grades 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West Note: Students interested in earning college credit from Northeast Wiscon-





secondary options.

What do Apple, ESPN, Twitter, Google, and Nike have in common? They are all successful marketers! Learn the skills and methods that have helped these companies to become some of the world’s most recognized and celebrated brands. Topics include: Marketing management, market segmentation, market research, consumer behavior, product decisions and management of distribution, pricing, promotional decisions for strategy planning. While not required for this course, DECA components will be discussed and encouraged.

MARKETING SKILL-CERTIFIED CO-OP – CLASS

BUS014521/BUS014522 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite - None Grade 12 Preble, Southwest, West

MARKETING SKILL-CERTIFIED CO-OP –CLASS/CEP

BUS714521/BUS714522 Year/1 Credit (2 College Credits) Prerequisite - None Grade 12 Preble, Southwest, West Note: Students interested in earning college credit from Northeast Wiscon-





secondary options.

(See next page for Description of

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Do you want to learn how to start your own business? Do you want to learn how to be successful in a business? Marketing Coop is for the student who is considering a career in the field of business and marketing. Marketing Co-op takes the understanding of marketing and entrepreneurship to a new level. Students will study the character traits necessary to become successful both personally and professionally, in particular, as they apply to areas of management. This class explores marketing research, advanced-marketing applications, entrepreneurship, and human relations. Marketing Co-op offers hands on projects that simulate real – life business experiences.

MARKETING SKILL-CERTIFIED

CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE BUS014621/BUS014622 Year/Up to 2 credits for work experience Prerequisite - Approval of Marketing Instructor; Must take Marketing Skill-Certified Co-op - Class Grade 12 Preble, Southwest, West The Marketing Co-op work experience is partnered with the Marketing Co-op class. The Marketing Co-op class is the one-hour course dealing with the curriculum and components of the co-op class. The second course is Marketing Co-op Work Experience. Students are graded on their job experiences by collecting feedback from employers, handing in proper workplace forms, and participating in discussions and projects dealing with their workplace site. Marketing Co-op teachers will personally visit all co-op students at their place of employ-ment. Students are also eligible to receive a Skill Certificate for their effective completion of all the components of the class and work experience. Students will have the option to earn up to two credits for the work experience portion of Marketing Co-op.



MICROSOFT OFFICE

BUS027024 Semester/.5 Credit (0 College Credit) Prerequisite – None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West

Note: Students who wish to take this course for high school credit only, and do not want to immediately begin a post-secondary transcript should enroll in this course number.

MICROSOFT OFFICE/CEP

BUS727024 Semester/.5 Credit (1-3 College Credit) Prerequisite – None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West






secondary options.

his course goes beyond the fundamentals of Microsoft Office to offer real-world tasks that bring learning and applying computer skills to life. Students will discover the underlying functionality of Office by using a project-based approach for creating and enhancing documents, presentations, worksheets, and databases.

MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN BUS027224 Semester/.5 Credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite – None East, Preble, Southwest, West This project-based course will engage students as they learn to produce mobile applications used in smart phones, tablets, and other personal electronics. The students will use software to design, illustrate, and edit graphics that will be used in the production of effective and practical mobile applications. The intent of this course is to provide students with the design for these technology products is increasing rapidly. The project-based course will engage students in one of the hottest trends in business. Students will be able to design and develop their own mobile applications for use on mobile devices.


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PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS BUS015224 Semester/.5 Prerequisite – None Grades 9,10,11,12 East, Preble, Southwest, West This project based course will introduce students to the constantly changing word of Business & Information Technology. This course is designed to explore a wide variety of business foundations. Topics discussed in this course include: general business terms and concept, global busi-ness, business law, business communication, corporate fi-nance, business leadership, and ethics. The intent of this class is to provide learning opportunities for those desiring business-related skills. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BUS029121 / BUS029122 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite - Approval of Business Education Department Chairperson Grades 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West This is an individualized contract written between a student and an instructor for solving a business related problem. Stu-dents will not be permitted to take this course more than two times for credit.

SPORTS & EVENT MARKETING BUS014024 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - None Grades 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West

SPORTS & EVENT MARKETING/CEP

BUS714024 Semester/1 Credit (3 College Credits) Prerequisite - None Grades 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West Note: Students interested in earning college credit from Northeast Wis-

consin Technical College should register for this course. Please refer to

the Academic & Career Planning Course Guide (p. 19-20) for important

information about the required registration process for CEP courses as

well as the impact that taking CEP courses has on high school tran-

scripts and post-secondary options.

Sports and Event Marketing is a course that is designed for students interested in sports and event marketing. Emphasis is placed on the following principles as they apply to the industry: sponsorship, stadium design, game day programs, ticket design and pricing, sponsorship proposals, endorse-ment contracts, and marketing plans.

WEB DESIGN 1

BUS028824 Semester/.5 Credit (0 College Credit) Prerequisite - None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West Do you want to create your own personal place on the Internet to start an online business or personal social site? In this Web Design course, students will use a variety of design software to organize, create, publish, and manage a web site. Course con-tent includes creating a variety of graphic elements including video, animations, rollover effects, backgrounds, and page im-ages. As a bonus, by taking this course, you will have the option to join and compete in state and national competitions through Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).

WEB DESIGN 2 BUS028924 Semester/.5 Credit (0 College Credit) Prerequisite - Web Design 1 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble, Southwest, West Take advantage of the opportunity to advance the skills devel-oped in Web Design 1. In this course, students use advanced multimedia elements to design, create, publish, and manage professional web sites. Emphasis will be on mastering animated and video web content to create and further develop the skills learned in Web Design 1 and explore E-business/E-commerce.


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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL)

NOTES: English Language Learners may be enrolled in

as many as four sections of ELL English Language Arts; however, only one ELL English Language Arts section at each level can be used to meet the English Language Arts graduation requirement. Additional ELL English Language Arts credits will be elective credits.

ELL courses are offered on a rotating basis. Some courses are not offered for the 2016-17 school year and are listed for future course planning only.

ELL ALGEBRA 1- CCSSM/ENRICHMENT (Double Block)

ELL342721 / ELL342722 ELV342721 / ELV342722 Year (2-hour block)/2 Credits Prerequisite – Teacher Recommendation Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble This course is will cover the same content as ELL Algebra 1-CCSSM (ELL042722). This course is taught over a two-period block of time and is intended for students with a past performance in math that indicates that they would benefit from the extra time and resources made available in this environment. Students receive both an elective and mathematics credit toward graduation. Direct instruction, as well as, constructivist/reflective instruction, will help students use multiple representations, technology and online components to deepen their understanding of geometric concepts and models. Classroom activities are student-centered, emphasizing concrete experiences, usage of software/technology, and active/experiential learning. Successful completion of this course will fulfill the second entry-level mathematics course requirements for most four-year colleges and two-year technical colleges. Students will receive one (1.0) Math credit and one (1.0) elective credit for successful completion of this course.

ELL ALGEBRA 2-CCSSM ELLB44321 / ELLB44322 Year/1 Credit This section will be taught in Spanish Preble ELL ALGEBRA 2-CCSSM ELL044321 / ELL044322 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite - ELL Geometry or ELL Geometry/Enrichment with teacher recommendation Grades 11, 12 East, Preble This course provides the Algebra 2 course concepts and skills to English Language Learners, who will deepen and expand the understanding of algebraic concepts. New topics introduced include complex numbers, conic sections, and exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. An increased emphasis will also be on problem solving and analysis of results. Direct instruction, as well as, constructivist/reflective instruction, will help students use multiple representations, technology, and online components to deepen their understanding of advanced algebraic concepts and models. Classroom activities are student-centered, emphasizing concrete experiences and active/experiential learning. Graphing calculators will be utilized in this course. Successful completion of this course will fulfill the third entry-level mathematics course requirements for most four-year colleges and two-tear technical colleges.

ELL ALGEBRA 1 - CCSSM ELLB42721/ELLB42722 Year/1 Credit This section will be taught in Spanish Preble

ELL ALGEBRA 1 - CCSSM ELL042721 / ELL042722 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite - None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble This course provides the Algebra 1 – CCSSM course concepts and skills to English Language Learners, who will develop a deep and extended understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each and by applying linear models to data. Students will engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. Dynamic interactive software will be utilized in this course. Successful completion of this course fulfills the first entry-level mathematics course requirement of most four-year colleges and two-year technical colleges.

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ELL ALGEBRA 2- CCSSM/ENRICHMENT (Double Block)

ELL344321 / ELL344322 ELV344321 / ELV344322 Year (2-hour block)/2 Credits Prerequisite - ELL Geometry/Enrichment or ELL Geometry with teacher recommendation Grades 11, 12 East, Preble This course will cover the same content as ELL Algebra 2-CCSSM (ELL044322). This course is taught over a two-period block of time and is intended for students with a past performance in math that indicates that they would benefit from the extra time and resources made available in this environment. Students receive both an elective and mathematics credit toward graduation. Direct instruction, as well as, constructivist/reflective instruction, will help students use multiple representations, technology, and online components to deepen their understanding of geometric concepts and models. Classroom activities are student-centered, emphasizing concrete experiences, usage of software/technology, and active/experiential learning. Successful completion of this course will fulfill the third entry-level mathematics course requirements for most four-year colleges and two-year technical colleges. Students will receive one (1.0) Math credit and one (1.0) elective credit for successful completion of this course.

ELL BIOLOGY

ELLB52121 / ELLB52122 This section will be taught in Spanish Year/1 Credit Prerequisite-None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Preble

ELL BIOLOGY ELL050221 / ELL050222 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite - None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble This biology course is intended for limited-English speaking students in grades 9-12. This is a lab oriented science course. Emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to perform and interpret investigations that aid in the discovery and understanding of concepts related to the living world. There are four life science disciplinary core ideas in high school: 1) From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes, 2) Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics, 3) Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits, 4) Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity.


ELL CITIZENSHIP AND GLOBAL ECONOMICS

ELLB61321 / ELLB61322 This section will be taught in Spanish Year/1 Credit Prerequisite-None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Preble

ELL CITIZENSHIP AND GLOBAL ECONOMICS

ELL061321 / ELL061322 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite-None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble This course is intended for English Language Learners in grade 9. The grade nine Citizenship and Global Economics course is designed to develop a collaborative, self-directed learner who evaluates the role of citizens and the development of government in the context of early United States history. Students will apply and evaluate principles of government locally, nationally, and globally. Students will use economic principles to understand the current interconnected nature of the world economy. Students will demonstrate learning through common assessments designed to measure student proficiency of essential concepts.

ELL COMPUTER ESSENTIALS ELL027824 Semester/.5 Credit Prerequisite - None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble This course is designed for the ELL students. Students will improve keyboarding skills as well as learn basic fundamentals of Microsoft Office to prepare business and personal documents. In addition, they will learn emerging web tools such as blogs, wikis, social networking, and more. This course is a great introduction to other computer courses offered.

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The student participates in literature discussion groups and responds widely and deeply to foster a more thorough under-standing of the human experience. They use a variety of think-ing strategies to analyze, understand, and create text for per-sonal enrichment, inquiry, and problem solving. The student will complete various research and writing activities that could include narratives, analysis of literature, and informative/explanatory texts. They will be expected to utilize standard research skills and explore the elements of an argument, apply their understanding of an argument in presentation, and integrate technology.

ELL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS A (Double Block)

ELL031121 / ELL031122 ELV031121 / ELV031122 Year/2 Credits Prerequisite - None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble

This course is designed for students who are at the entering stages of developing English. Throughout the course, students will learn how to communicate in English for social and instructional purposes in culturally appropriate ways. Students will learn and use practical English vocabulary, common expressions, and questioning techniques related to content area topics so that they are able to build social and academic English as well as background knowledge across curricular areas. Students will receive one (1.0) English Language Arts credit and one (1.0) elective credit for successful completion of this course.

ELL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS B (Double Block)

ELL031221 / ELL031222 ELV031221 / ELV031222 Year/2 Credits Prerequisite - None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble

This course is designed for English Language Learners who are at the emerging stage of English language development. Throughout the course, students will continue to learn how to communicate in English for social and instructional purposes in culturally appropriate ways. Students will learn and use practical English vocabulary, common expressions, and questioning techniques related to content area topics so that they are able to build social and academic English as well as background knowledge across curricular areas. Students will receive one (1.0) English Language Arts credit and one (1.0) elective credit for successful completion of this course.

ELL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 9 (READING) ELL031521 / ELL031522 Year/1 Credit Prerequisite - None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 East, Preble The ninth grade Language Arts course is designed to develop a collaborative, self-directed learner who is college, career, and community ready. The student reads various genres, such as short narratives, Shakespearean drama, realistic fiction, informational text, and argumentative text. The student participates in literature discussion groups and responds widely and deeply to foster a more thorough understanding of the human experience. The student uses a variety of thinking strateg

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