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AR58Adv Jewelry-Grades:

AR 58 Advanced JewelryDifficulty: Average-High 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: AR 54 & 56Continuation of processes learned in AR 54 and 56. For the seriousstudent to gain proficiency or pursue a personally planned outlineof activity. NOTE: Course fee required.

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AR45Advanced Ceramics-Grades:

AR 45 Advanced CeramicsDifficulty: Average-High 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: AR 43Extends improvement of hand-built and wheel throwing skills.Includes glaze formulation and advanced clay experiences such asRaku. Provides independent study in advanced work or interestareas. Course may be repeated by teacher approval. NOTE:Course fee required.

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AR66Advanced Drawing-Grades:

AR 66 Advanced DrawingDifficulty: Average-High 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Satisfactory AR 63, AR 64Emphasis on developing style and reflecting that style in variousdrawing processes. NOTE: Course fee required.

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AR82WAP Art History-Grades:

AR 82 AP Art HistoryDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditThe Advanced Placement Program in History of Art is a full-yearintroductory college course in the history of art (primarily westernart, with some attention to the art of other cultures). The course isdesigned to increase the student's knowledge of art, artists,schools and movements; chronological periods and specific dates;and the subjects, styles and techniques of particular works of art.Students will take an AP exam in May. See your school counselorif you have a financial hardship. NOTE: Course fee required.NOTE: This is a weighted course.

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AR80WAP Studio Art-Grades:

AR 80 AP Studio ArtA variety of painting media is used.Difficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: At least 2 semesters (can be concurrent enrollment)in advanced art classes.Offers the highly skilled junior or senior art student guidelines andinstructions in the production and presentation of a portfolio foroccupational or higher educational placement. Students will specializein one of three portfolio options: 2-D, 3-D, or Drawing/Painting.Students will take an AP exam in May. See your school counselor ifyou have a financial hardship. NOTE: Course fee required. NOTE:This is a weighted course.

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AR41Beginning Ceramics-Grades:

AR 41 Beginning CeramicsDifficulty: Average1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Fine Arts/Elective CreditFor those desiring to understand ceramic techniques, procedures,and principles, both potter's wheel and hand building. Emphasison three-dimensional design. NOTE: Course fee required.

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AR63Beginning Drawing-Grades:

AR 63 Beginning DrawingDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Fine Arts/Elective CreditLearn to manipulate form, line and texture in pencil and ink. Realisticapproaches made in drawing figures, landscapes, portraitsand still life. NOTE: Course fee required.

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AR54Beginning Jewelry-Grades:

AR 54 Beginning JewelryDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Fine Arts/Elective CreditConstruct jewelry using the sheet method with copper, silver, andnickel silver. Includes use and care of hand tools and solderingequipment.Creativity in design is stressed. NOTE: Course fee required.

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AR43Intermediate Ceramics-Grades:

AR 43 Intermediate CeramicsDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: AR 41Beginning of product orientation with some emphasis on quantityand quality of work. Glaze formulation, Raku firing and finishing,producing ceramic objects all term. NOTE: Course fee required.

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AR64Intermediate Drawing-Grades:

AR 64 Intermediate DrawingDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: AR 63A more comprehensive understanding, appreciation and explorationof drawing. Develop skills, knowledge, and techniques usingvarious media. NOTE: Course fee required.

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AR56Intermediate Jewelry-Grades:

AR 56 Intermediate JewelryDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: AR 54Lost-wax casting method of jewelry making, set stones, and workwith various kinds of waxes to produce the model for casting jewelry.Emphasis on design quality and aesthetic attitude determinedby application of principles of design. NOTE: Course fee required.

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AR42Intermediate Stained Glass-Grades:

AR 42 Intermediate Stained GlassDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass (AR 40)Emphasis on Advanced Stained Glass Techniques. The constructionof boxes, picture frames, panel lamps and kaleidoscope will beexplored. Introduction to glass fusing, slumping, and draping techniquesin the making of two and three dimensional glass projects.Students will develop their own patterns. NOTE: Course feerequired.

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AR69Introduction to Sculpture-Grades:

AR 69 Introduction to SculptureDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Fine Arts/Elective CreditStudents will explore the history, methods and materials of sculpture.Students will be expected to design and construct a series ofsculptures using a variety of methods and materials. NOTE:Course fee required.

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AR40Stained Glass-Grades:

AR 40 Stained GlassDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Fine Arts/Elective CreditFor those wanting to learn general techniques used in makingstained glass objects. Student will develop their own patterns.NOTE: Course fee required.

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SA42Student Assistance, Business Education-Grades:

SA42 Student Assistance, Business Education1 - 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 - 1 Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher, administrator, counselor, parental approvalDesigned to give students an opportunity to investigate in-depthprofessional fields they are considering for entry. Offers themexperiences in more advanced facilities than those available onthe high school campus.

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Career And Technical EducationDepartment:

CT52Agricultural Science Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school year.Agricultural Science Cooperative Education CT52Cooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required.

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CT53Agricultural Science InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school year

InternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT54Automotive Technologies Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT54 Automotive TechnologiesCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required.

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CT55Automotive Technologies InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT55 Automotive Technologies InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective Credits (Year long course)Prerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT56Biomedical Sciences Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT56 Biomedical Sciences Cooperative EducationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required.

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CT57Biomedical Sciences InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT57 Biomedical Sciences InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT58Biotechnology Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT58 Biotechnology Cooperative EducationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required.

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CT59Biotechnology InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT59 Biotechnology InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CB612Business Leadership, Technology & Management-Grades:

New course beginning 17-18 school yearCB 61 Business Leadership, Technology, ManagementDifficulty: Average 2 sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: CB09This course is for students with continued interest in businessleadershipand technology. Students will continue to build advanced skills inMicrosoft Office Suite and work towards a professional certification inQuickBooks. Students will refine communication skills, increaseleadershipqualities, and experience hands-on situations through virtualbusiness simulations. Units on personal finance, e-commerce andsocialmedia will give students a competitive advantage in the business world.

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CB611Business Leadership, Technology & Managment-Grades:

New course beginning 17-18 school yearCB 61 Business Leadership, Technology, ManagementDifficulty: Average 2 sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: CB09This course is for students with continued interest in businessleadershipand technology. Students will continue to build advanced skills inMicrosoft Office Suite and work towards a professional certification inQuickBooks. Students will refine communication skills, increaseleadershipqualities, and experience hands-on situations through virtualbusiness simulations. Units on personal finance, e-commerce andsocialmedia will give students a competitive advantage in the business world.

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CT60Computer Technology Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with 15-16 school yearCT60 Computer Technology Cooperative EducationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required.

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CT61Computer Technology InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT61 Computer Technology InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT63Construction Technologies InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT63 Construction Technologies InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT62Construction Technology Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT62 Construction Technology Cooperative EducationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required.

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CT901CTE Cooperative Education-Grades:

First Semester of:CT 90 CTE Cooperative EducationDifficulty: Low-Average 2 Sem. — 3 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in a CTE Program of Study andTeacher ApprovalThis is a specialized full-year program designed for students touse on-the-job training to reinforce skills learned in previouslytaken CTE classes. One hour of daily related classroom activitiesand a minimum of 15 hours weekly on-the-job training offersopportunity to earn high school credit while earning wages. Participationin FFA activities is part of class instruction.

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CT902CTE Cooperative Education-Grades:

Second Semester of:CT 90 CTE Cooperative EducationDifficulty: Low-Average 2 Sem. — 3 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in a CTE Program of Study andTeacher ApprovalThis is a specialized full-year program designed for students touse on-the-job training to reinforce skills learned in previouslytaken CTE classes. One hour of daily related classroom activitiesand a minimum of 15 hours weekly on-the-job training offersopportunity to earn high school credit while earning wages. Participationin FFA activities is part of class instruction.

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CT911CTE InternshipGrades:First Semester of:CT 91 CTE InternshipDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditGrade Level: 12thPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in Education Professions Program,Teacher ApprovalThe CTE Internship is a course that provides CTE students anopportunity to engage in learning through the participation in astructured work experience that involves the application of previouslydeveloped CTE knowledge and skills. The Internship will bedirectly related to the student's CTE Program of Study, and offersboth paid and unpaid work experience.

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CT912CTE InternshipGrades:Second Semester of:CT 91 CTE InternshipDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditGrade Level: 12thPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in Education Professions Program,Teacher ApprovalThe CTE Internship is a course that provides CTE students anopportunity to engage in learning through the participation in astructured work experience that involves the application of previouslydeveloped CTE knowledge and skills. The Internship will bedirectly related to the student's CTE Program of Study, and offersboth paid and unpaid work experience.

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IT951CTE-Advanced Automotives-Grades:

First Semester of:IT 95 Advanced AutomotivesDifficulty High 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 93This advanced course is designed to lead the student to certificationor advanced training that is available in the automotive industry.This course applies the principles learned in the beginningand intermediate Automotive Systems courses and builds uponthe tune-up, engine service, chassis and brake repairs performed inprevious courses by allowing the student to do independent projects.Note: Course fee required.

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IT952CTE-Advanced Automotives-Grades:

Second Semester of:IT 95 Advanced AutomotivesDifficulty High 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 93This advanced course is designed to lead the student to certificationor advanced training that is available in the automotive industry.This course applies the principles learned in the beginningand intermediate Automotive Systems courses and builds uponthe tune-up, engine service, chassis and brake repairs performed inprevious courses by allowing the student to do independent projects.Note: Course fee required.

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IT621CTE-Advanced Cabinetmaking Technolgies-Grades:

Course Title Changed beginning with the 15-16 school yearFirst Semester of:IT 62 Advanced Cabinetmaking TechnologyDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 61Designed for the intermediate technology student. Students workon products that require multiple materials and processes. Emphasisis placed on ability to construct to specifications of a plan in termsof fit, tolerance, and appearance. Instruction includes use of fixturesand templates for exact replication. Safety is stressed as in IT61 above. Students apply academics in problem-solving daily.Approximately 20% class and 80% lab. NOTE: Course fee required.

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IT622CTE-Advanced Cabinetmaking Technologies-Grades:

Course Title Changed beginning with the 15-16 school yearSecond Semester of:IT 62 Advanced Cabinetmaking TechnologyDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 61Designed for the intermediate technology student. Students workon products that require multiple materials and processes. Emphasisis placed on ability to construct to specifications of a plan in termsof fit, tolerance, and appearance. Instruction includes use of fixturesand templates for exact replication. Safety is stressed as in IT61 above. Students apply academics in problem-solving daily.Approximately 20% class and 80% lab. NOTE: Course fee required.

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CB511CTE-Advanced Computer Maintenance-Grades:

New course beginning with the 16-17 school yearCB51 Advanced Computer MaintenanceDifficulty: Average-High 2 Semester- 1 Practical Arts/ElectivePrerequisite: CB50

Students will apply skills learned from CB50 Computer Maintenanceand Repair to install, support, maintain, and upgradecomputer/electronic devices. Students will work with InformationSystems staff to support local technologies on their home campus. Thiswill include, but not limited to, locating, quarantining, and removingspecific viruses, diagnosing hardware problems, supporting printerinstallations and repairs, and troubleshooting technology issues. Uponsuccessful completion of this course, students will be prepared to passthe COMPTia A+ Certification. Students will also be refurbishingcomputers as a part of the Arizona StRUT (Students Refurbishing UsedTechnology) program.

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CB512CTE-Advanced Computer Maintenance-Grades:

New course beginning with the 16-17 school yearCB51 Advanced Computer MaintenanceDifficulty: Average-High 2 Semester- 1 Practical Arts/ElectivePrerequisite: CB50

Students will apply skills learned from CB50 Computer Maintenanceand Repair to install, support, maintain, and upgradecomputer/electronic devices. Students will work with InformationSystems staff to support local technologies on their home campus. Thiswill include, but not limited to, locating, quarantining, and removingspecific viruses, diagnosing hardware problems, supporting printerinstallations and repairs, and troubleshooting technology issues. Uponsuccessful completion of this course, students will be prepared to passthe COMPTia A+ Certification. Students will also be refurbishingcomputers as a part of the Arizona StRUT (Students Refurbishing UsedTechnology) program.

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FS451CTE-Advanced Culinary Arts-Grades:

First Semester of:FS 45 Advanced Culinary ArtsDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: FS 41This course encompasses a full culinary food service experience.Focus is on menu development, food preparation, service, andrunning a simulated business. Job shadowing or internships maybe a part of the program. NOTE: Course fee required.

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FS452CTE-Advanced Culinary Arts-Grades:

Second Semester of:FS 45 Advanced Culinary ArtsDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: FS 41This course encompasses a full culinary food service experience.Focus is on menu development, food preparation, service, andrunning a simulated business. Job shadowing or internships maybe a part of the program. NOTE: Course fee required.

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GV221CTE-Advanced Video Production-Grades:

New course beginning 16-17 school yearGV221 Advanced Video ProductionDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. 1-Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisite: GV21Semester 1Students will develop a portfolio and participate in community projects;using leadership skills will focus on advanced camera operation,lighting and editing. Storytelling with enhanced video production.Critique current and historical films for analysis of content, videoenhancement, sound, and editing.

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GV222CTE-Advanced Video Production-Grades:

New course beginning 16-17 school yearGV222 Advanced Video ProductionDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. 1-Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisite: GV21Semester 1Students will develop a portfolio and participate in community projects;using leadership skills will focus on advanced camera operation,lighting and editing. Storytelling with enhanced video production.Critique current and historical films for analysis of content, videoenhancement, sound, and editing.

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IT741CTE-Advanced Welding-Grades:

First Semester of:IT 74 Advanced WeldingDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 73This advanced course is designed to lead the student to some ofthe many certifications that are available in the welding industry.Some of the certifications available to the student are ShieldedMetal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and Gas Metal ArcWelding Certification. All Certifications are through WesternTechnologies.NOTE: Course fee required.

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IT742CTE-Advanced Welding-Grades:

Second Semester of:IT 74 Advanced WeldingDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 73This advanced course is designed to lead the student to some ofthe many certifications that are available in the welding industry.Some of the certifications available to the student are ShieldedMetal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and Gas Metal ArcWelding Certification. All Certifications are through WesternTechnologies.NOTE: Course fee required.

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CB39WCTE-AP Computer Science Principles-Grades:

New course beginning with the 16-17 school year

CB39 AP Computer Science PrinciplesDifficulty: Average-High 2 Semesters- 1 Practical Arts/ElectivePrerequisite: CB30 Highly Recommended

AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to thefoundational concepts of computer science and challenges them toexplore how computing and technology can impact the world. With aunique focus on creative problem solving and real-world applications.AP Computer Science Principles prepares student for college andcareer. Students will take an AP exam in May. See your school StudentAdvisor if you have a financial hardship. NOTE: This is a weightedcourse.

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IT931CTE-Automotive Systems Diagnostics-Grades:

First Semester of:IT 93 Automotive Systems and DiagnosticsDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 92This course will provide an advanced study of the automotive repairindustry. Topics will include tune-ups, engine service, chassis, andbrake repairs. Students will learn management and leadership skillsneeded to be successful in the automotive industry, includingperformance and aftermarket modifications. Safety will be emphasized.NOTE: Course fee required.

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IT932CTE-Automotive Systems Diagnostics-Grades:

Second Semester of:IT 93 Automotive Systems and DiagnosticsDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 92This course will provide an advanced study of the automotive repairindustry. Topics will include tune-ups, engine service, chassis, andbrake repairs. Students will learn management and leadership skillsneeded to be successful in the automotive industry, includingperformance and aftermarket modifications. Safety will be emphasized.NOTE: Course fee required.

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IT921CTE-Automotives Systems and Repair-Grades:

First Semester of:IT 92 Automotive Systems and RepairDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditThis course will provide students with hands-on experience inautomotive systems, maintenance and repair. Topics will focus onvarious systems of the automobile which include preventivemaintenance, tires, electrical/electronic systems, tune-ups, brakes, andengine operations. Safety will be emphasized. NOTE: Course feerequired.

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IT922CTE-Automotives Systems and Repair-Grades:

Second Semester of:IT 92 Automotive Systems and RepairDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditThis course will provide students with hands-on experience inautomotive systems, maintenance and repair. Topics will focus onvarious systems of the automobile which include preventivemaintenance, tires, electrical/electronic systems, tune-ups, brakes, andengine operations. Safety will be emphasized. NOTE: Course feerequired.

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IT611CTE-Cabinetmaking Technologies-Grades:

Course Title Change beginning with 15-16 school year-First Semester of:IT 61 Cabinetmaking TechnologyDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditStudents will use machines and processes basic to carpentry andcabinetmaking to construct and finish a core project(s). Safety ingeneral shop procedures, hand tools and power machinery will bestressed. Basic academics and problem-solving skills will be useddaily. Approximately 20% classroom and 80% lab. NOTE: Coursefee required.Was Woodworking Technology

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IT612CTE-Cabinetmaking Technologies-Grades:

Course Title Changed beginning with the 15-16 school yearSecond Semester of:IT 61 Cabinetmaking TechnologyDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditStudents will use machines and processes basic to carpentry andcabinetmaking to construct and finish a core project(s). Safety ingeneral shop procedures, hand tools and power machinery will bestressed. Basic academics and problem-solving skills will be useddaily. Approximately 20% classroom and 80% lab. NOTE: Coursefee required.Was Woodworking Technology

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IT311CTE-Computer Aided Design & Drafting-Grades:

First Semester of:IT 31 Computer Aided Design and DraftingDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditDevelops drafting skills and knowledge by extensive practice usingdrafting tools and by solving graphic problems. Specific draftingareas studied include single-view drawing, multi-view drawing,auxiliary views, sections, surface development and three-dimensionaldrafting. All are necessary for engineering and architecturalstudy. Computer Aided Design (Auto CAD) is used in this class.NOTE: Course fee required.

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IT312CTE-Computer Aided Design & Drafting-Grades:

Second Semester of:IT 31 Computer Aided Design and DraftingDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditDevelops drafting skills and knowledge by extensive practice usingdrafting tools and by solving graphic problems. Specific draftingareas studied include single-view drawing, multi-view drawing,auxiliary views, sections, surface development and three-dimensionaldrafting. All are necessary for engineering and architecturalstudy. Computer Aided Design (Auto CAD) is used in this class.NOTE: Course fee required.

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IT321CTE-Computer Aided Design-Architectural I-Grades:

First Semester of:IT 32 Computer Aided Design-Architectural IDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 31Residential building drawing and construction standards areemphasized. Includes footings and foundations, wall construction,floor plans, roofs and corners, room plans, electrical and plumbinglayouts and elevations. Planned for students interested in careersin the building trades, architecture, and interior decoration. ComputerAided Design (Auto CAD) is used in this class. NOTE: Coursefee required.

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IT322CTE-Computer Aided Design-Architectural I-Grades:

Second Semester of:IT 32 Computer Aided Design-Architectural IDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 31Residential building drawing and construction standards areemphasized. Includes footings and foundations, wall construction,floor plans, roofs and corners, room plans, electrical and plumbinglayouts and elevations. Planned for students interested in careersin the building trades, architecture, and interior decoration. ComputerAided Design (Auto CAD) is used in this class. NOTE: Coursefee required.

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IT331CTE-Computer Aided Design-Architectural II-Grades:

First Semester of:IT 33 Computer Aided Design-Architectural IIDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 32Individualized course emphasizes planning and creative architecturaldrafting and design. Students present a complete set of plansof their own architectural design. A perspective drawing is includedin the set of plans. Further emphasis is placed on techniquesand applications of drawing. Computer Aided Design (Auto CAD)is used in this class. NOTE: Course fee required.

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IT332CTE-Computer Aided Design-Architectural II-Grades:

Second Semester of:IT 33 Computer Aided Design-Architectural IIDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 32Individualized course emphasizes planning and creative architecturaldrafting and design. Students present a complete set of plansof their own architectural design. A perspective drawing is includedin the set of plans. Further emphasis is placed on techniquesand applications of drawing. Computer Aided Design (Auto CAD)is used in this class. NOTE: Course fee required.

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CB501CTE-Computer Maintenance and Repair-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school year1st Semester ofCB 50 Computer Maintenance and RepairDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective Credit

Students will learn hands-on technical aspects of themicrocomputer, including system setup (hardware and software)and troubleshooting with use of tools, hardware components andhardware/software interfacing. Install, configure, upgrade,optimize and perform preventive maintenance with respect tosecurity using appropriate tools, diagnostic procedures andtroubleshooting techniques. Students will be refurbishingcomputers to be donated to non-profit organizations throughArizona StRUT (Students Refurbishing Used Technology). Coursehelps students prepare for the CompTIA A+ technician examinationsincluding Information Technology (IT) field technician. Computerexperience highly recommended.

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CB502CTE-Computer Maintenance and Repair-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school year2nd Semester of:CB 50 Computer Maintenance and RepairDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective Credit

Students will learn hands-on technical aspects of themicrocomputer, including system setup (hardware and software)and troubleshooting with use of tools, hardware components andhardware/software interfacing. Install, configure, upgrade,optimize and perform preventive maintenance with respect tosecurity using appropriate tools, diagnostic procedures andtroubleshooting techniques. Students will be refurbishingcomputers to be donated to non-profit organizations throughArizona StRUT (Students Refurbishing Used Technology). Coursehelps students prepare for the CompTIA A+ technician examinationsincluding Information Technology (IT) field technician. Computerexperience highly recommended.

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CB091CTE-Computer Technology Foundations-Grades:

Course Description Change beginning with the 17-18 school yearCB09 Computer Technology FoundationsDifficulty: Average 2 Sem 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditThis course is designed for students with a goal of achieving success inthe business world. Students will learn to be critical thinkers, developleadership skills and become proficient in emerging technologies thatwill make them more employable in the workforce. Students will learnhow to manage complex projects and apply technology skills to a mockbusiness. This course will give students the opportunity to earnprofessional certifications and specializations in the Microsoft OfficeSuite (ie: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.)

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CB092CTE-Computer Technology Foundations-Grades:

Course Description Change beginning with the 17-18 school yearCB09 Computer Technology FoundationsDifficulty: Average 2 Sem 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditThis course is designed for students with a goal of achieving success inthe business world. Students will learn to be critical thinkers, developleadership skills and become proficient in emerging technologies thatwill make them more employable in the workforce. Students will learnhow to manage complex projects and apply technology skills to a mockbusiness. This course will give students the opportunity to earnprofessional certifications and specializations in the Microsoft OfficeSuite (ie: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.)

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FS411CTE-Culinary Arts-Grades:

First Semester of:FS 41 Culinary ArtsDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditThis course is designed for students interested in developing skillsin Culinary Arts. Emphasis is placed on nutrition, proper equipmentuse, knife skills, safety, sanitation, and presentation. Foods preparedwill include baked goods, soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches andgarnishes. Exploration of culinary careers is also included. NOTE:Course fee required.

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FS412CTE-Culinary Arts-Grades:

Second Semester of:FS 41 Culinary ArtsDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditThis course is designed for students interested in developing skillsin Culinary Arts. Emphasis is placed on nutrition, proper equipmentuse, knife skills, safety, sanitation, and presentation. Foodsprepared will include baked goods, soups, salads, appetizers,sandwiches and garnishes. Exploration of culinary careers is alsoincluded. NOTE: Course fee required.

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IT421CTE-Digital Electronics-Grades:

First Semester of:IT 42 Digital ElectronicsDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 41A course in applied logic that encompasses the application of electroniccircuits and devices. Computer simulation software is usedto design and test digital circuitry prior to the actual constructionof circuits and devices. NOTE: Course fee required.

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IT422CTE-Digital Electronics-Grades:

Second Semester of:IT 42 Digital ElectronicsDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 41A course in applied logic that encompasses the application of electroniccircuits and devices. Computer simulation software is usedto design and test digital circuitry prior to the actual constructionof circuits and devices. NOTE: Course fee required.

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AR212CTE-Digital Photograhy I-Grades:

Course Title Change beginning 16-17 school year- change to DigitalPhotography I

Second Semester of:AR 21 Digital Photo StudioDifficulty: Average 2 Sem — 1 Practical/Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: GV 30 recommendedThis course addresses technical and conceptual concepts in relationto historic and contemporary photography. Students experimentwith a variety of lighting techniques, parts and use of a digitalSLR camera, digital solutions, and conceptual approaches in orderto create visually compelling photographs. Students learn how totransfer skills into a career in professional photography. Studentswill develop an electronic and traditional portfolio. This coursemay include film photography. A digital SLR is highly recommended.NOTE: Course fee required.

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AR211CTE-Digital Photography I-Grades:

Course Title Change beginning 16-17 school year- change to DigitalPhotography I

First Semester of:AR 21 Digital Photo StudioDifficulty: Average 2 Sem — 1 Practical/Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: GV 30 recommendedThis course addresses technical and conceptual concepts in relationto historic and contemporary photography. Students experimentwith a variety of lighting techniques, parts and use of a digitalSLR camera, digital solutions, and conceptual approaches in orderto create visually compelling photographs. Students learn how totransfer skills into a career in professional photography. Studentswill develop an electronic and traditional portfolio. This coursemay include film photography. A digital SLR is highly recommended.NOTE: Course fee required.

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AR221CTE-Digital Photography II-Grades:

Course Title Change beginning 16-17 school year- Digital PhotographyII

1st Semester of:AR 22 Digital Photo Studio IIDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. - 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisite: AR 21 Digital Photo StudioThis course addresses technical and conceptual concepts in relationto historic and contemporary photography. Students will refinetheir craft with further study of composition and design, a varietyof lighting techniques, use of a digital SLR camera, digital solutionsand software applications. Students will both prepare for theprofessional field of photography, develop an extensive electronic andtraditional portfolio that will prepare them for a career or post secondaryeducation. A digital SLR is highly recommended. NOTE: Course feerequired.

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AR222CTE-Digital Photography II-Grades:


2nd Semester of:AR 22 Digital Photo Studio IIDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. - 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisite: AR 21 Digital Photo StudioThis course addresses technical and conceptual concepts in relationto historic and contemporary photography. Students will refinetheir craft with further study of composition and design, a varietyof lighting techniques, use of a digital SLR camera, digital solutionsand software applications. Students will both prepare for theprofessional field of photography, develop an extensive electronic andtraditional portfolio that will prepare them for a career or post secondaryeducation. A digital SLR is highly recommended. NOTE: Course feerequired.

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AR231CTE-Digital Photography III-Grades:

New Course Beginning 16-17 school yearAR231 Digital Photo III 2 Sem. 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditDifficulty: Average-HighPrerequisite: AR22Semester 1Exploration of advanced techniques will be covered in AR23. Studentswill develop a portfolio and participate in community projects to preparestudents for careers in photography-related fields. Students will refineboth their technical and aesthetic skills, as well as refine their efficiencyduring the post-production/processing phase. At the end of this course,students should be able to plan, create, process, pitch and market aphoto job that meets and exceeds industry standards.

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AR232CTE-Digital Photography III-Grades:

New Course Beginning 16-17 school yearAR232 Digital Photo III 2 Sem. 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditDifficulty: Average-HighPrerequisite: AR22Semester 2Exploration of advanced techniques will be covered in AR23. Studentswill develop a portfolio and participate in community projects to preparestudents for careers in photography-related fields. Students will refineboth their technical and aesthetic skills, as well as refine their efficiencyduring the post-production/processing phase. At the end of this course,students should be able to plan, create, process, pitch and market aphoto job that meets and exceeds industry standards.

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CB301CTE-Exploring Computer Science-Grades:

New Course Beginning with 15-16 School yearCB30 Exploring Computer ScienceDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. - 1 Practical Arts/Elective Credit

This course uses technology to teach innovative, hands-on, teambased, problem solving skills while developing programming andapplication knowledge. Students will explore real world computingproblems that address social and ethical issues while deliveringfoundational computer science knowledge. Students will be introducedto: human computer interaction, problem solving, web design,programming, data analysis, and robotics. Students will engage inseveral in-depth projects to demonstrate the real-world applications ofcomputing. Successful completion of this course prepares students forCB40 AP Computer Science.

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CB302CTE-Exploring Computer Science-Grades:

New Course Beginning with 15-16 School yearCB30 Exploring Computer ScienceDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. - 1 Practical Arts/Elective Credit

This course uses technology to teach innovative, hands-on, teambased, problem solving skills while developing programming andapplication knowledge. Students will explore real world computingproblems that address social and ethical issues while deliveringfoundational computer science knowledge. Students will be introducedto: human computer interaction, problem solving, web design,programming, data analysis, and robotics. Students will engage inseveral in-depth projects to demonstrate the real-world applications ofcomputing. Successful completion of this course prepares students forCB40 AP Computer Science.

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IT411CTE-Introduction to Engineering Design-Grades:

First Semester of:IT 41 Introduction to Engineering DesignDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditA course that teaches problem-solving skills using a designdevelopment process. Models of product solutions are created,analyzed and communicated using solid modeling computer designsoftware. NOTE: Course fee required.

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IT412CTE-Introduction to Engineering Design-Grades:

Second Semester of:IT 41 Introduction to Engineering DesignDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditA course that teaches problem-solving skills using a designdevelopment process. Models of product solutions are created,analyzed and communicated using solid modeling computer designsoftware. NOTE: Course fee required.

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BE521CTE-Marketing I-Grades:

First Semester of:BE 52 Marketing IDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditIn today's marketplace, students need to be prepared to sellthemselves and their skills. Marketing I will introduce students to themost exciting areas of marketing, such as sports and entertainment,e-commerce, fashion and merchandising, and travel and tourism.Students will learn employability skills as applied to the marketing field.Students enrolling in the course are strongly encouraged to join DECA,which is the career and technical student organization associated withthe Marketing program. Opportunities available though DECA includeleadership development, field trips, travel, and competition.

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BE522CTE-Marketing I-Grades:

Second Semester of:BE 52 Marketing IDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditIn today's marketplace, students need to be prepared to sellthemselves and their skills. Marketing I will introduce students to themost exciting areas of marketing, such as sports and entertainment,e-commerce, fashion and merchandising, and travel and tourism.Students will learn employability skills as applied to the marketing field.Students enrolling in the course are strongly encouraged to join DECA,which is the career and technical student organization associated withthe Marketing program. Opportunities available though DECA includeleadership development, field trips, travel, and competition.

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BE531CTE-Marketing II-Grades:

First Semester of:BE 53 Marketing IIDifficulty: Average2 Sem. — 1⁄2 Practical Arts/1⁄2 Economics/Elective CreditPrerequisite: BE 52Students will focus on the professional sales and marketing fieldand become better prepared to compete in a global business economy.The class will focus on the many facets of business and marketingincluding consumer behavior, legal and ethical issues,management, employability skills, leadership, and opportunitiesin marketing-related careers. Students enrolling in the course arestrongly encouraged to join DECA, which is the career and technicalstudent organization associated with the Marketing program.Opportunities available though DECA include leadership development,field trips, travel, and competition.

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BE532CTE-Marketing II-Grades:

Second Semester of:BE 53 Marketing IIDifficulty: Average2 Sem. — 1⁄2 Practical Arts/1⁄2 Economics/Elective CreditPrerequisite: BE 52Students will focus on the professional sales and marketing fieldand become better prepared to compete in a global business economy.The class will focus on the many facets of business and marketingincluding consumer behavior, legal and ethical issues,management, employability skills, leadership, and opportunitiesin marketing-related careers. Students enrolling in the course arestrongly encouraged to join DECA, which is the career and technicalstudent organization associated with the Marketing program.Opportunities available though DECA include leadership development,field trips, travel, and competition.

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HE911CTE-Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries-Grades:

First Semester of:HE 91 Prevention and Care of Sports InjuriesDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 PE/Elective CreditConsists of first aid for athletic injuries, basic knowledge of thehuman body and its functions, understanding of procedures to befollowed in common athletic injuries and information on diets forathletes.

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HE912CTE-Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries-Grades:

Second Semester of:HE 91 Prevention and Care of Sports InjuriesDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 PE/Elective CreditConsists of first aid for athletic injuries, basic knowledge of thehuman body and its functions, understanding of procedures to befollowed in common athletic injuries and information on diets forathletes.

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IT431CTE-Principles of Engineering-Grades:

First Semester of:IT 43 Principles of EngineeringDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisite: IT 41A course that helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systemsand manufacturing processes helps students learn how engineersand technicians use math, science and technology in an engineeringproblem-solving process to benefit people. The course also includesconcerns about social and political consequences of technologicalchange. NOTE: Course fee required.

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IT432CTE-Principles of Engineering-Grades:

Second Semester of:IT 43 Principles of EngineeringDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisite: IT 41A course that helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systemsand manufacturing processes helps students learn how engineersand technicians use math, science and technology in an engineeringproblem-solving process to benefit people. The course also includesconcerns about social and political consequences of technologicalchange. NOTE: Course fee required.

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HE921CTE-Sports Medicine-Grades:

First Semester of:HE 92 Sports MedicineDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditPrerequisite: HE 91An advanced lecture-laboratory course designed for studentsinterested in athletic training, medicine, physical therapy, exercisescience and/or other related paramedical fields. Students willexamine the causes, prevention, evaluation, management, andrehabilitation of various sport related conditions. Topics regardingresearch, kinesiology, nutrition, pharmacology, exercise scienceand implementation of sports medicine programs will also beinvestigated. Enrolled students will be required to work as studentathletic trainers. NOTE: This course does not count for PE credit.

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HE922CTE-Sports Medicine-Grades:

Second Semester of:HE 92 Sports MedicineDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditPrerequisite: HE 91An advanced lecture-laboratory course designed for studentsinterested in athletic training, medicine, physical therapy, exercisescience and/or other related paramedical fields. Students willexamine the causes, prevention, evaluation, management, andrehabilitation of various sport related conditions. Topics regardingresearch, kinesiology, nutrition, pharmacology, exercise scienceand implementation of sports medicine programs will also beinvestigated. Enrolled students will be required to work as studentathletic trainers. NOTE: This course does not count for PE credit.

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GV211CTE-Video Production-Grades:


First Semester of:GV 21 - TV BroadcastingDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisite: GV 20Students enrolled in this course will build on their productionexperience by writing, producing, directing, and performing a televisionbroadcast. Students will also produce commercials, publicservice announcements, highlight reels, news, and feature piecesfor the TV broadcast. Students will learn advanced editing techniquesand graphic skills using industry-standard software andequipment. Opportunities will be given to students through SkillsUSA,which include leadership development, field trips, travel,and competition.

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GV212CTE-Video Production-Grades:


Second Semester of:GV 21 - TV BroadcastingDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisite: GV 20Students enrolled in this course will build on their productionexperience by writing, producing, directing, and performing a televisionbroadcast. Students will also produce commercials, publicservice announcements, highlight reels, news, and feature piecesfor the TV broadcast. Students will learn advanced editing techniquesand graphic skills using industry-standard software andequipment. Opportunities will be given to students through SkillsUSA,which include leadership development, field trips, travel,and competition.

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GV201CTE-Video, TV and Movie Production-Grades:

First Semester of:GV 20 - Video, TV and Movie ProductionDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditVideo, TV, and Movie Production will give students hands-onlearning experiences in producing digital videos, TV broadcasts,and movies. This course will teach students how to produce,shoot, and edit a variety of digital video projects. Students willlearn how to edit video, create graphics, and burn DVDs usingindustry-standard equipment. Students will also learn the basicprinciples of media literacy, deconstructing commercials, and studytelevision and movie history. Opportunities will be given to studentsthrough SkillsUSA which include leadership development,field trips, travel, and competition.

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GV202CTE-Video, TV and Movie Production-Grades:

Second Semester of:GV 20 - Video, TV and Movie ProductionDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditVideo, TV, and Movie Production will give students hands-onlearning experiences in producing digital videos, TV broadcasts,and movies. This course will teach students how to produce,shoot, and edit a variety of digital video projects. Students willlearn how to edit video, create graphics, and burn DVDs usingindustry-standard equipment. Students will also learn the basicprinciples of media literacy, deconstructing commercials, and studytelevision and movie history. Opportunities will be given to studentsthrough SkillsUSA which include leadership development,field trips, travel, and competition.

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IT731CTE-Welding and Materials Processes-Grades:

First Semester of:IT 73 Welding and Materials ProcessesDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 72Advanced program designed to increase the student's skills andknowledge in the field of welding. Speed, accuracy, and qualitywork are stressed. Also includes instruction in jigwork, mass productionprocesses, machine cutting, and the welding of alloys andsome exotic metals. NOTE: Course fee required.

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IT732CTE-Welding and Materials Processes-Grades:

Second Semester of:IT 73 Welding and Materials ProcessesDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 72Advanced program designed to increase the student's skills andknowledge in the field of welding. Speed, accuracy, and qualitywork are stressed. Also includes instruction in jigwork, mass productionprocesses, machine cutting, and the welding of alloys andsome exotic metals. NOTE: Course fee required.

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IT711CTE-Welding I - Basic-Grades:

First Semester of:IT 71 Welding I - BasicDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditBasic skills in SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (GasMetal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding and GTAW(Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) are emphasized. Students will learnmetallurgy fundamentals, Oxy-Fuel welding and cutting, weldingblueprint reading, employ-ability skills and the basic skills necessaryfor welding structures. NOTE: Course fee required.

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IT712CTE-Welding I - Basic-Grades:

Second Semester of:IT 71 Welding I - BasicDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditBasic skills in SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (GasMetal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding and GTAW(Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) are emphasized. Students will learnmetallurgy fundamentals, Oxy-Fuel welding and cutting, weldingblueprint reading, employ-ability skills and the basic skills necessaryfor welding structures. NOTE: Course fee required.

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IT721CTE-Welding II - Intermediate-Grades:

First Semester of:IT 72 Welding II - IntermediateDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 71This class emphasizes advanced skills and knowledge in all weldingprocesses Workplace applications in all processes are introduced.Construction and production applications are also included Studentswill use the appropriate technology and techniques to completeapproved personal projects. NOTE: Course fee required.

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IT722CTE-Welding II - Intermediate-Grades:

Second Semester of:IT 72 Welding II - IntermediateDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: IT 71This class emphasizes advanced skills and knowledge in all weldingprocesses Workplace applications in all processes are introduced.Construction and production applications are also included Studentswill use the appropriate technology and techniques to completeapproved personal projects. NOTE: Course fee required.

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CT64Culinary Arts Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT64 Culinary Arts Cooperative EducationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required.

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CT65Culinary Arts InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT65 Culinary Arts InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT67Design & Merchandising InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT67 Design and Merchandising InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT66Design and Merchandising Cooperative EducationGrades:New course added beginning with 15-16 school yearCT64 Design and Merchandising Cooperative EducationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required.

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CT68Digital Studio Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT68 Digital Studio Cooperative EducationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required.

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CT69Digital Studio InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT69 Digital Studio InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT70Drafting and Design Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT70 Drafting and Design Cooperative EducationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required.

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CT71Drafting and Design InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT71 Drafting & Design InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT72Education Professions Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT72 Education Professions Cooperative EducationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required.

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CT73Education Professions InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT73 Education Profession InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT74Engineering Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT74 Engineering Cooperative EducationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required.

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CT75Engineering InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT75 Engineering InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT76Financial Services Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT76 Financial Services Cooperative educationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required.

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CT77Financial Services InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT77 Financial Services InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT78Robotics/Electronics Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT78 Robotics/Electronics Cooperative EducationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required

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CT79Robotics/Electronics InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT79 Robotics/Electronics InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT80Sales & Marketing Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT80 Sales and Marketing Cooperative EducationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required

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CT81Sales & Marketing InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT81 Sales & Marketing InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT82Sports Medicine & Rehab Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT82 Sports Medicine and Rehab Services Cooperative EducationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required

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CT83Sports Medicine & Rehab Services InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT83 Sports Medicine & Rehab Services InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT84Theater Design & Management Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT84 Theater Design & Management Cooperative EducationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required

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CT85Theater Design & Management InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT85 Theater Design & Management InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT86Video Production Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT86 Video Production Cooperative EducationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required

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CT87Video Production InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT87 Video Production InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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CT88Welding Cooperative EducationGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearWelding Cooperative EducationCooperative Education CourseGr. 12 2 sem. 2 - Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 credit earned in CTE Program of studyThis course is designed for students to apply technical skills attained inCTE Program of Study to real world employment opportunities.Students are REQUIRED to attend one hour of daily classroominstruction and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Participation in aCareer and Technical Student Organization may also be required

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CT89Welding InternshipGrades:New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearCT89 Welding InternshipInternshipGr. 12 2 Sem. - 2 Elective CreditsPrerequisite: 1 Credit earned in CTE Program of StudyThe CTE Internship is a course that provides Career and TechnicalEducation students an opportunity to engage in learning and theapplication of technical skills through the participation of a structuredwork experience. The student's Program of Study teacher coordinatesthe internship experience with the employer. Students are REQUIREDto work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

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English Language DevelopmentDepartment:

ELD231Intermediate Conv English and Acad Vocab II-Grades:

First Semester of:ELD 23 Intermediate Conversational Englishand Academic Vocabulary IIDifficulty: Average 2 Sem.Prerequisites: Home language other than English and AZELLAOverall Proficiency LevelThis course is designed to provide students new to English withadvanced oral and aural competence in a wide variety of Englishlanguage settings. Students will demonstrate correct use of receptiveand expressive English skills. Most coursework focuses on continueddevelopment of English skills for social and academic conversations.An emphasis is placed on expanding the range of relevant contentvocabulary words. Students continue to refine conversational skillsrelated to academic success, as well as student life skills forunderstanding school, community, regional and national cultures.

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ELD232Intermediate Conv. English and Acad. Vocab II-Grades:

Second Semester of:ELD 23 Intermediate Conversational Englishand Academic Vocabulary IIDifficulty: Average 2 Sem.Prerequisites: Home language other than English and AZELLAOverall Proficiency LevelThis course is designed to provide students new to English withadvanced oral and aural competence in a wide variety of Englishlanguage settings. Students will demonstrate correct use of receptiveand expressive English skills. Most coursework focuses on continueddevelopment of English skills for social and academic conversations.An emphasis is placed on expanding the range of relevant contentvocabulary words. Students continue to refine conversational skillsrelated to academic success, as well as student life skills forunderstanding school, community, regional and national cultures.

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ELD211Intermediate English Grammar II-Grades:

First Semester of:ELD 21 Intermediate English Grammar IIDifficulty: Average 2 Sem.Prerequisites: Home language other than English and AZELLAOverall Proficiency LevelThis course extends students' proficiency of English language grammarand structure. Students will study advanced syntactic elementsof English (nouns, verbs, modifiers, etc.) along with phonetic andsemantic aspects of the language. Word study skills are developed,as well as production of more complex sentences containingconjunctions, transitions and prepositional phrases. Students areexpected to be able to identify and apply all eight parts of speech.

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ELD212Intermediate English Grammar II-Grades:

Second Semester of:ELD 21 Intermediate English Grammar IIDifficulty: Average 2 Sem.Prerequisites: Home language other than English and AZELLAOverall Proficiency LevelThis course extends students' proficiency of English language grammarand structure. Students will study advanced syntactic elementsof English (nouns, verbs, modifiers, etc.) along with phonetic andsemantic aspects of the language. Word study skills are developed,as well as production of more complex sentences containingconjunctions, transitions and prepositional phrases. Students areexpected to be able to identify and apply all eight parts of speech.

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ELD221Intermediate English Reading II-Grades:

First Semester of:ELD 22 Intermediate English Reading IIDifficulty: Average 2 Sem.Prerequisites: Home language other than English and AZELLAOverall Proficiency LevelThis is an intermediate English reading course for students whosefirst language is not English. Students will extend proficiency ofreading skills in four areas: word analysis, fluency and vocabulary,comprehension, and literary analysis and response. Students willcontinue to use sequential reading instructional materials at theirlevel for further development of content area and narrative readingtasks. Students receive instruction to expand development of sightword vocabulary, and improve reading fluency and decoding skills.

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ELD222Intermediate English Reading II-Grades:

Second Semester of:ELD 22 Intermediate English Reading IIDifficulty: Average 2 Sem.Prerequisites: Home language other than English and AZELLAOverall Proficiency LevelThis is an intermediate English reading course for students whosefirst language is not English. Students will extend proficiency ofreading skills in four areas: word analysis, fluency and vocabulary,comprehension, and literary analysis and response. Students willcontinue to use sequential reading instructional materials at theirlevel for further development of content area and narrative readingtasks. Students receive instruction to expand development of sightword vocabulary, and improve reading fluency and decoding skills.

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ELD241Intermediate English Writing II-Grades:

First Semester of:ELD 24 Intermediate English Writing IIDifficulty: Average 2 Sem.Prerequisites: Home language other than English and AZELLA atOverall Proficiency LevelThis course is designed to provide students advanced instruction inaspects of English writing. Students in this course receive instructionin grammar, sentence expansion and writing forms (paragraphs,essay descriptive, narrative, and first person). Studentscontinue to refine skills in pre-writing, draft composition, and editingusing a process writing format. Students are expected todemonstrate correct spelling of commonly used English words.

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ELD242Intermediate English Writing II-Grades:

Second Semester of:ELD 24 Intermediate English Writing IIDifficulty: Average 2 Sem.Prerequisites: Home language other than English and AZELLA atOverall Proficiency LevelThis course is designed to provide students advanced instruction inaspects of English writing. Students in this course receive instructionin grammar, sentence expansion and writing forms (paragraphs,essay descriptive, narrative, and first person). Studentscontinue to refine skills in pre-writing, draft composition, and editingusing a process writing format. Students are expected todemonstrate correct spelling of commonly used English words.c

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ELD131Intro to Conversational Eng and Academic Vocab I-Grades:

First Semester of:ELD 13 Introduction to Conversational Englishand Academic Vocabulary IDifficulty: Average 2 Sem.Prerequisites: Home language other than English and AZELLAOverall Proficiency Level at Pre-emergent/Emergent/BasicThis course is designed to provide students new to English withbasic oral and aural competence in a wide variety of English languagesettings. Students will develop receptive and expressiveEnglish skills, while they also learn basic elements of the soundsystem and alphabet. Most coursework focuses on helping studentsto develop English skills that are immediately useful inschool, classroom and community settings. An emphasis is placedon introducing a wide range of relevant content vocabulary words.Students also learn about academic culture related to school success,as well as student life skills for understanding school, community,regional and national cultures.

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ELD132Intro to Conversational Eng and Academic Vocab I-Grades:

Second Semester of:ELD 13 Introduction to Conversational Englishand Academic Vocabulary IDifficulty: Average 2 Sem.Prerequisites: Home language other than English and AZELLAOverall Proficiency Level at Pre-emergent/Emergent/BasicThis course is designed to provide students new to English withbasic oral and aural competence in a wide variety of English languagesettings. Students will develop receptive and expressiveEnglish skills, while they also learn basic elements of the soundsystem and alphabet. Most coursework focuses on helping studentsto develop English skills that are immediately useful inschool, classroom and community settings. An emphasis is placedon introducing a wide range of relevant content vocabulary words.Students also learn about academic culture related to school success,as well as student life skills for understanding school, community,regional and national cultures.

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ELD111Introduction to English Grammar I-Grades:

First Semester of:ELD 11 Introduction to English Grammar IDifficulty: Average 2 Sem.Prerequisites: Home language other than English and AZELLAOverall Proficiency Level at Pre-emergent/Emergent/BasicThis course introduces students to foundational English languagegrammar and structure. Students will study basic syntactic elementsof English (nouns, verbs, modifiers, etc.) along with phoneticand semantic aspects of the language. Word construction isalso taught, as well as how to produce the four kinds of sentencesin English (declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory).Students are expected to study and be able to identify all eightparts of speech.

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ELD112Introduction to English Grammar I-Grades:

Second Semester of:ELD 11 Introduction to English Grammar IDifficulty: Average 2 Sem.Prerequisites: Home language other than English and AZELLAOverall Proficiency Level at Pre-emergent/Emergent/BasicThis course introduces students to foundational English languagegrammar and structure. Students will study basic syntactic elementsof English (nouns, verbs, modifiers, etc.) along with phoneticand semantic aspects of the language. Word construction isalso taught, as well as how to produce the four kinds of sentencesin English (declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory).Students are expected to study and be able to identify all eightparts of speech.

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ELD121Introduction to English Reading I-Grades:

First Semester of:ELD 12 Introduction to English Reading IDifficulty: Average 2 Sem.Prerequisite: Home language other than English and AZELLAOverall Proficiency Level at Pre-emergent/Emergent/BasicThis is a beginning English reading course for students whose firstlanguage is not English. Students will develop reading skills in fourareas: word analysis, fluency and vocabulary, comprehension,and basic literary analysis and response. Students use sequentialreading instructional materials at their level to establish a base forfurther content area and narrative reading tasks. Students developa sight word vocabulary as well as receive explicit phonics anddecoding skills instruction.

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ELD122Introduction to English Reading I-Grades:

Second Semester of:ELD 12 Introduction to English Reading IDifficulty: Average 2 Sem.Prerequisite: Home language other than English and AZELLAOverall Proficiency Level at Pre-emergent/Emergent/BasicThis is a beginning English reading course for students whose firstlanguage is not English. Students will develop reading skills in fourareas: word analysis, fluency and vocabulary, comprehension,and basic literary analysis and response. Students use sequentialreading instructional materials at their level to establish a base forfurther content area and narrative reading tasks. Students developa sight word vocabulary as well as receive explicit phonics anddecoding skills instruction.

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ELD141Introduction to English Writing I-Grades:

First Semester of:ELD 14 Introduction to English Writing IDifficulty: Average 2 Sem.Prerequisites: Home language other than English and AZELLAOverall Proficiency Level at Pre-emergent/Emergent/BasicThis course is designed to provide students with a foundation toEnglish writing. Students in this course receive direct instruction ingrammar, sentence expansion and writing forms (paragraphs,essay descriptive, narrative, and first person). Students will learnspecific skills for pre-writing, draft composition, and editing usinga process writing format. Students also are responsible for learningthe spelling of a list of commonly used English words.

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ELD142Introduction to English Writing I-Grades:

Second Semester of:ELD 14 Introduction to English Writing IDifficulty: Average 2 Sem.Prerequisites: Home language other than English and AZELLAOverall Proficiency Level at Pre-emergent/Emergent/BasicThis course is designed to provide students with a foundation toEnglish writing. Students in this course receive direct instruction ingrammar, sentence expansion and writing forms (paragraphs,essay descriptive, narrative, and first person). Students will learnspecific skills for pre-writing, draft composition, and editing usinga process writing format. Students also are responsible for learningthe spelling of a list of commonly used English words.

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EnglishDepartment:

EN75WAdvanced Speech and Debate-Grades:

New course beginning 17-18EN 75 Advanced Speech & DebateDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 English CreditThis is a yearlong co-curricular academic honors course that is opento all students. Students will be required use their skills in advancedacting, rhetoric, public speaking and debate to produce and competein locally and nationally sanctioned competitive events. NOTE: This isa weighted course.

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EN70WAP English Language & Composition-Grades:

*EN 70 AP English Language & CompositionDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 English Credit

To prepare highly motivated junior students for the AP Language& Composition Exam. Focus is on rhetorical strategies, criticalthinking, and advanced composition skills. This course fulfills theJunior English requirement. Students will take an AP exam in May.See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. NOTE:This is a weighted course.Removed prereqs beginning with the 15-16 school year

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EN71WAP English Literature & Composition-Grades:

*EN 71 AP English Literature & CompositionDifficulty: High 2 Sem.—1 English CreditTo prepare students for the advanced placement examinations.Involves college level reading and writing. This course fulfills the seniorEnglish requirement. Students will take an AP exam in May. See yourschool counselor if you have a financial hardship. NOTE: This is aweighted course.Removed prereqs beginning with the 15-16 school year

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EN45College - Prep Writing-Grades:

*EN 45 College-Prep WritingDifficulty: High 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 English Credit

Advanced composition that includes descriptive, expository, analyticaland argumentative writing along with critical analysis of literatureand vocabulary development.

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EN72English Composition 101-Grades:

*EN 72 English Composition 101Difficulty: Average - High 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 English CreditEmphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expositorywriting and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effectivecollege-level writing strategies through four or more writingprojects comprising at least 3,000 words in total. Students may berequired to take the ASSET test to be eligible for enrollment. Thiscourse parallels with the course taught in college.

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EN64English Composition 102-Grades:

*EN 64 English Composition 102Difficulty: Average-High 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 English CreditEmphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on persuasive,research-based writing and understanding writing as a process.Developing advanced college-level writing strategies throughthree or more writing projects comprising at least 4,000 words intotal.Students may be required to take the ASSET test to be eligiblefor enrollment. This course parallels with the course taught incollege.

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EN091Freshman English-Grades:

First Semester of:*EN 09 Freshman EnglishDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 English CreditThis course addresses reading literature and informational text, writing,speaking and listening skills, and language concepts (conventions andvocabulary). Students will interact with complex texts, build knowledgethrough content rich texts, and engage in evidence based reading andwriting.

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EN092Freshman English-Grades:

Second Semester of:*EN 09 Freshman EnglishDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 English CreditThis course addresses reading literature and informational text, writing,speaking and listening skills, and language concepts (conventions andvocabulary). Students will interact with complex texts, build knowledgethrough content rich texts, and engage in evidence based reading andwriting.

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EN63Holocaust Literature-Grades:

*EN 63 Holocaust LiteratureDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 English Credit

An exploration of the Holocaust that mainly focuses on literaturewritten both during and after the event. There will also be anemphasis on history and sociology in order to understand thebackground of the politics and the time period.

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EN27WHonors Freshman EnglishGrades:*EN 27 Honors Freshman EnglishDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 English Credit

An accelerated language arts course with an emphasis on enrichmentexperiences, including advanced work in literature, composition,grammar, research and reading. NOTE: This is a weighted course.

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EN35WHonors Sophomore English-Grades:

Course Description changed beginning with the 15-16 school year

*EN 35 Honors Sophomore EnglishDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 English Credit

An enriched, accelerated program in composition and Americanliterature, designed for the highly capable and motivated sophomorestudent. EN 35 takes the place of EN 47.NOTE: This is a weighted course.

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EN871Journalistic Writing/Newslab-Grades:

*EN 87 Journalistic Writing (Newslab)First Semester of:Difficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 English CreditPrerequisites: Journalism I recommendedThis intensive composition course focuses on professional writing inEnglish with emphasis on journalistic style and format, analysis andorganization of information, and accuracy and clarity into conciseprose. Students will implement the writing process (research, notetaking through editing, proofreading, and publication), as well as betrained in interviewing, news ethics, news writing, photography,design layout, production, and circulation of the school publication.Literary genres studied include fiction, nonfiction, historicaldocuments, biographies, autobiographies and essays.

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EN872Journalistic Writing/Newslab-Grades:

*EN 87 Journalistic Writing (Newslab)Second Semester of:Difficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 English CreditPrerequisites: Journalism I recommendedThis intensive composition course focuses on professional writing inEnglish with emphasis on journalistic style and format, analysis andorganization of information, and accuracy and clarity into conciseprose. Students will implement the writing process (research, notetaking through editing, proofreading, and publication), as well as betrained in interviewing, news ethics, news writing, photography,design layout, production, and circulation of the school publication.Literary genres studied include fiction, nonfiction, historicaldocuments, biographies, autobiographies and essays.

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EN481Junior English-Grades:

First Semester of:*EN 48 Junior EnglishDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 English Credit

This course integrates the modes of expository essay writing withthe study of American literature. Course content combines thestudy of literary models of fiction and nonfiction, and the compositionskills of exposition. Composition emphasis is on researchskills, development of language skills, and multi-paragraph essays.Literary emphasis is on themes and literary movements in America.

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EN482Junior English-Grades:

Second Semester of:*EN 48 Junior EnglishDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 English Credit

This course integrates the modes of expository essay writing withthe study of American literature. Course content combines thestudy of literary models of fiction and nonfiction, and the compositionskills of exposition. Composition emphasis is on researchskills, development of language skills, and multi-paragraph essays.Literary emphasis is on themes and literary movements in America.

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EN52Mythology-Grades:

*EN 52 MythologyDifficulty: Average-High 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 English Credit

Through the analysis of various classical and/or world mythologies,students will gain an appreciation for their cultural contributionsand will form a foundation for understanding later literaryworks. Emphasis will be placed on understanding cultures andhuman behavior.

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EN491Senior English-Grades:

First Semester of:*EN 49 Senior EnglishDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 English Credit

Senior English is a year-long course that integrates writing for avariety of purposes and audiences with literature study. Writingincludes a focus on "real world" skills, including expository,communication, research and analysis modes. Universal themes inliterature are explored in a variety of fiction, non-fiction, poetry anddrama selections. Readings from a broad variety of authors (westerncivilization, world and English literature, multicultural literature,mythology, science fiction and fantasy literature) is surveyed.

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EN492Senior English-Grades:

Second Semester of:*EN 49 Senior EnglishDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 English Credit

Senior English is a year-long course that integrates writing for avariety of purposes and audiences with literature study. Writingincludes a focus on "real world" skills, including expository,communication, research and analysis modes. Universal themes inliterature are explored in a variety of fiction, non-fiction, poetry anddrama selections. Readings from a broad variety of authors (westerncivilization, world and English literature, multicultural literature,mythology, science fiction and fantasy literature) is surveyed.

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EN471Sophomore English-Grades:

First Semester of:*EN 47 Sophomore EnglishDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 English CreditThis course integrates the principles of survey literature andcomposition.Course content combines the study and skill of effectivewriting for a variety of purposes. Writing exercises emphasize thewriting process, research, critical and creative thinking, languageskills; and are based on literary models. Literature study introducesliterary terminology, critical and analytical reading, and appreciationof literature.

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EN472Sophomore English-Grades:

Second Semester of:*EN 47 Sophomore EnglishDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 English CreditThis course integrates the principles of survey literature andcomposition.Course content combines the study and skill of effectivewriting for a variety of purposes. Writing exercises emphasize thewriting process, research, critical and creative thinking, languageskills; and are based on literary models. Literature study introducesliterary terminology, critical and analytical reading, and appreciationof literature.

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SA43Student Assistance, English-Grades:

Student Assistance, English1 - 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 - 1 Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher, administrator, counselor, parental approvalDesigned to give students an opportunity to investigate in-depthprofessional fields they are considering for entry. Offers themexperiences in more advanced facilities than those available onthe high school campus.

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EN861Yearbook Publications-Grades:

First Semester of:EN 86 Yearbook PublicationsDifficulty: Average 1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 English CreditPrerequisites: Teacher interview requiredDesigned to teach students the basic techniques of publication.The final project is the school yearbook.

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EN862Yearbook Publications-Grades:

Second Semester of:EN 86 Yearbook PublicationsDifficulty: Average 1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 English CreditPrerequisites: Teacher interview requiredDesigned to teach students the basic techniques of publication.The final project is the school yearbook.

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East Valley Institute of TechnologyDepartment:

EVITAMAttending AM Classes on EVIT Campus-Grades:

AM Classses on EVIT Campus1601 W Main StreetMesa AZ 85201(480)461-4108

Monday - Friday 8:05 to 10:35 a.m.

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EVITPMAttending PM Classes on EVIT Campus-Grades:

PM Classses on EVIT Campus1601 W Main StreetMesa AZ 85201(480)461-4108

Monday - Friday 12:05 to 2:35 p.m.

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MathematicsDepartment:

MA381Algebra Applications-Grades:

First Semester of:MA 38 Algebra ApplicationsDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditPrerequisites: MA 27 and MA 30This course extends and applies the concepts of Algebra I andintroduces concepts from Algebra II. The curriculum includes thestudy of linear, quadratic, polynomial, and exponential functions.Data collection and analysis are emphasized and technology is utilized.Projects and math labs, designed to integrate mathematicsand science, are used to teach and reinforce concepts.

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MA382Algebra Applications-Grades:

Second Semester of:MA 38 Algebra ApplicationsDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditPrerequisites: MA 27 and MA 30This course extends and applies the concepts of Algebra I andintroduces concepts from Algebra II. The curriculum includes thestudy of linear, quadratic, polynomial, and exponential functions.Data collection and analysis are emphasized and technology is utilized.Projects and math labs, designed to integrate mathematicsand science, are used to teach and reinforce concepts.

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MA271Algebra I-Grades:

First Semester of:*MA 27 Algebra IPrerequisite: MA10 Accelerated Pre-AlgebraDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditMathematical practices and modeling with mathematics areembedded into standards for algebra to include the study of numberand quantity, functions, reasoning with equations and inequalities,and interpreting categorical and quantitative data.Instructional time and learning focuses on five critical areas: (1)relationships between quantities and reasoning with equations;(2) linear and exponential relationships; (3) descriptive statistics;(4) expressions and equations: and (5) quadratic functions andmodeling.

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MA272Algebra I-Grades:

Second Semester of:*MA 27 Algebra IPrerequisite: MA10 Accelerated Pre-AlgebraDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditMathematical practices and modeling with mathematics areembedded into standards for algebra to include the study of numberand quantity, functions, reasoning with equations and inequalities,and interpreting categorical and quantitative data.Instructional time and learning focuses on five critical areas: (1)relationships between quantities and reasoning with equations;(2) linear and exponential relationships; (3) descriptive statistics;(4) expressions and equations: and (5) quadratic functions andmodeling.

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MA401Algebra II-Grades:

First Semester of:*MA 40 Algebra IIDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditPrerequisites: MA 27 and MA 30This course expands on standards from algebra and geometry.Algebra 2 embeds mathematical practices and modeling withmathematics into standards to include the study of rational exponents,quantitative reasoning, the complex number system, andreasoning with equations and inequalities. Instructional time andlearning focuses on four critical areas: (1) polynomials, rationaland radical relationships; (2) trigonometric functions; (3) modelingwith functions; and (4) connecting algebra and geometry throughinferences and conclusions from data.

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MA402Algebra II-Grades:

Second Semester of:*MA 40 Algebra IIDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditPrerequisites: MA 27 and MA 30This course expands on standards from algebra and geometry.Algebra 2 embeds mathematical practices and modeling withmathematics into standards to include the study of rational exponents,quantitative reasoning, the complex number system, andreasoning with equations and inequalities. Instructional time andlearning focuses on four critical areas: (1) polynomials, rationaland radical relationships; (2) trigonometric functions; (3) modelingwith functions; and (4) connecting algebra and geometry throughinferences and conclusions from data.

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MA50WAP Calculus AB-Grades:

*MA 50 AP Calculus ABDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditPrerequisites: MA40 or MA41Parallels the typical first semester of college calculus and includesa review and extension of analytical geometry, a study of functions,limits, continuity, differential calculus, transcendental functions,and techniques of integration. Both theory & applicationare emphasized. Students will use analytical, numerical, graphical,and verbal approaches to solving problems. Students will takean AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financialhardship. NOTE: This is a weighted course.

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MA51WAP Calculus BC-Grades:

*MA 51 AP Calculus BCDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditPrerequisites: MA45, MA50 or teacher recommendationIntended for students who have a thorough knowledge of analyticgeometry and elementary functions in addition to collegepreparatory algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Students willtake an AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have afinancial hardship. NOTE: This is a weighted course.

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MA52WAP Statistics-Grades:

*MA 52 AP StatisticsDifficulty High 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditGrades: 11th-12thPrerequisite: MA 40 or MA 41Students are introduced to the major concepts and tools for collecting,analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Studentsare exposed to four broad conceptual themes: 1. Exploring Data:Describing patterns and departures from patterns, 2. Samplingand Experimentation: Planning and conducting a study, 3. AnticipatingPatterns: Exploring random phenomena using probabilityand simulation, and 4. Statistical Inference: Estimating populationparameters and testing hypotheses. Students will take an AP examin May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship.NOTE: This is a weighted course.

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MA421College Algebra/Trigonometry (Pre-Calculus)-Grades:

Course change beginning 16-17 school year to MA42 CollegeAlgebra/Trigonometry (Pre-calculus)Difficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditGrades: 11-12Prerequisites: MA 40 or MA 41This is a rigorous course consisting of one semester of CollegeAlgebra/Functions (equivalent to MAT152 at MCC) and onesemester of Plane Trigonometry (equivalent to MAT182 at MCC).Completion of both semesters of this course is equivalent toMAT187 Pre-calculus at MCC. This course prepares students for APCalculus AB. Topics emphasized in the course include: functions,mathematical modeling, exponential and logarithmic equationsand inequalities, and trigonometry. This course may be taken fordual enrollment in conjunction with MCC.Old info-Course Title Changed beginning with 15-16 school year to CollegeAlgebra

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MA422College Algebra/Trigonometry (Pre-Calculus)-Grades:

Course change beginning with the 16-17 school year to MA42 CollegeAlgebra/Trigonometry (Pre-calculus)Difficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditGrades: 11-12Prerequisites: MA 40 or MA 41This is a rigorous course consisting of one semester of CollegeAlgebra/Functions (equivalent to MAT152 at MCC) and onesemester of Plane Trigonometry (equivalent to MAT182 at MCC).Completion of both semesters of this course is equivalent toMAT187 Pre-calculus at MCC. This course prepares students for APCalculus AB. Topics emphasized in the course include: functions,mathematical modeling, exponential and logarithmic equationsand inequalities, and trigonometry. This course may be taken fordual enrollment in conjunction with MCC.Old info-Course Title Changed beginning with the 15-16 school year to CollegeAlgebra

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MA431Contemporary Mathematics with Modeling-Grades:

Course Title Change/New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearNew Title: Contemporary Mathematics with ModelingDifficulty: Average 2 Semesters - 1 Math CreditGrade: 11 or 12Prerequisites: MA40 This course is aligned with Arizona's College andCareer Ready Standards and fulfills the fourth mathematics creditneeded for graduation. This is a course where students will makeconnections and build relationships through the study of mathematicalstructures, integrating technology to assist in developing algorithms.Discrete math concept units include Algebra Modeling, Data Modeling,Probability and Combinatorics, Vertex-Edge Graphs, and Analysis ofChange.

Pilot Math Program Dobson HS Beginning 14-15 school yearMA431 Discrete Mathematics with Mathematical ModelingDiscrete Math with Mathematical ModelingThis course is aligned with Arizona's College and Career ReadyStandards and fulfills the fourth mathematics credit needed forgraduation toward Mesa Schools Standard Diploma. This is a coursewhere students will make connections and build relationships throughthe study of mathematical structures, integrating technology to assist indeveloping algorithms. Concept units include Algebra Modeling, DataModeling, Probability and Combinatorics, Vertex-Edge Graphs, andAnalysis of Change.

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MA432Contemporary Mathematics with Modeling-Grades:

Course Title Change/New course beginning with the 15-16 school yearNew Title: Contemporary Mathematics with ModelingDifficulty: Average 2 Semesters - 1 Math CreditGrade: 11 or 12Prerequisites: MA40This course is aligned with Arizona's College and Career ReadyStandards and fulfills the fourth mathematics credit needed forgraduation. This is a course where students will make connections andbuild relationships through the study of mathematical structures,integrating technology to assist in developing algorithms. Discrete mathconcept units include Algebra Modeling, Data Modeling, Probability andCombinatorics, Vertex-Edge Graphs, and Analysis of Change.

Pilot Math Program Dobson HS Beginning 14-15 school yearMA432 Discrete Mathematics with Mathematical ModelingDiscrete Math with Mathematical ModelingThis course is aligned with Arizona's College and Career ReadyStandards and fulfills the fourth mathematics credit needed forgraduation toward Mesa Schools Standard Diploma. This is a coursewhere students will make connections and build relationships throughthe study of mathematical structures, integrating technology to assist indeveloping algorithms. Concept units include Algebra Modeling, DataModeling, Probability and Combinatorics, Vertex-Edge Graphs, andAnalysis of Change.

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MA301Geometry-Grades:

First Semester of:*MA 30 GeometryDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditPrerequisites: Completion of MA 27Mathematical practices and modeling with mathematics areembedded into standards for geometry to include the study ofcongruence, similarity, right triangles, and trigonometry, circles,expressing geometric properties with equations, and geometricmeasurement and dimension. Instructional time and learningfocuses on six critical areas: (1) congruence, proof, and constructions;(2) similarity, proof and trigonometry; (3) extending to threedimensions; (4) connecting algebra and geometry through coordinates;(5) circles with and without coordinates; and (6) applicationsof probability.

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MA302Geometry-Grades:

Second Semester of:*MA 30 GeometryDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditPrerequisites: Completion of MA 27Mathematical practices and modeling with mathematics areembedded into standards for geometry to include the study ofcongruence, similarity, right triangles, and trigonometry, circles,expressing geometric properties with equations, and geometricmeasurement and dimension. Instructional time and learningfocuses on six critical areas: (1) congruence, proof, and constructions;(2) similarity, proof and trigonometry; (3) extending to threedimensions; (4) connecting algebra and geometry through coordinates;(5) circles with and without coordinates; and (6) applicationsof probability.

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MA41WHonors Algebra II-Grades:

*MA 41 Honors Algebra IIDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditPrerequisites: MA 27 & MA 30 A placement test may be required.A fast paced course that expands on standards from algebra andgeometry. Honors Algebra II embeds mathematical practices,applications and modeling with mathematics into standards toinclude the study of rational exponents, quantitative reasoning,the complex number system, and reasoning with equations andinequalities. Instructional time and learning focuses on four criticalareas: (1) polynomials, rational and radical relationships; (2)trigonometric functions; (3) modeling with functions; and (4) connectingalgebra and geometry through inferences and conclusionsfrom data. NOTE: This is a weighted course.

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MA32WHonors Geometry-Grades:

*MA 32 Honors GeometryDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditPrerequisite: MA 27 and teacher recommendationMathematical practices and modeling with mathematics areembedded into standards for honors geometry to include thestudy of congruence, similarity, right triangles, and trigonometry,circles, expressing geometric properties with equations, and geometricmeasurement and dimension. Instructional time and learningfocuses on six critical areas: (1) congruence, proof, andconstructions; (2) similarity, proof and trigonometry; (3) extendingto three dimensions; (4) connecting algebra and geometry throughcoordinates; (5) circles with and without coordinates; and (6)applications of probability. In addition, the curriculum includes rigorousproofs, algebraic representations of geometric concepts,transformational geometry and coordinate geometry.

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MA45WHonors Pre-Calculus-Grades:

Course Title Change beginning with the 16-17 school year to MA45Honor Pre- Calculus*MA 45 Pre-CalculusDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditPrerequisites: MA42, MA45 or teacher recommendedAn in depth study of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic, exponentialfunctions, related graphing applications and an introductionto limits. Students will use analytical, numerical, graphical,and verbal approaches to solving problems. NOTE: This is aweighted course.

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MA601Math Skill Builder-Grades:

Course change beginning 16-17 School year- Change to MA60 MathSkill Builder*New Description*An elective class designed to reinforce prerequisite skills formathematicscourses and to support students in the area of content. Thiscourse is taught as a companion course with other math courseswhen needed. This course does not count as a required math credittoward graduation. Successful completion of the course will providestudents with elective credit. MA 60S: Course may be takenonly upon teacher approval. Course content and pace of instructionwill be differentiated to meet the specialized needs of the student.First Semester of:MA 60 Algebra Skill BuilderDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditAn algebra elective class designed to reinforce prerequisite skillsfor algebra and support students in the area of Algebra I content.This course is taught as a companion course with MA 27 whenneeded. This course does not count as a required math credittoward graduation. Successful completion of the course will providestudents with elective credit.

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MA602Math Skill Builder-Grades:

Course change beginning 16-17 school year MA60 Math Skill Builder*New Description*An elective class designed to reinforce prerequisite skills formathematicscourses and to support students in the area of content. Thiscourse is taught as a companion course with other math courseswhen needed. This course does not count as a required math credittoward graduation. Successful completion of the course will providestudents with elective credit. MA 60S: Course may be takenonly upon teacher approval. Course content and pace of instructionwill be differentiated to meet the specialized needs of the student.Second Semester of:MA 60 Algebra Skill BuilderDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditAn algebra elective class designed to reinforce prerequisite skillsfor algebra and support students in the area of Algebra I content.This course is taught as a companion course with MA 27 whenneeded. This course does not count as a required math credittoward graduation. Successful completion of the course will providestudents with elective credit.

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MA351Personal Finance-Grades:

First Semester of:MA 35 Personal FinanceDifficulty: Average 1-2 Sem. — ½ - 1 Math CreditPrerequisite: MA 27 and MA 30This course introduces students to the basics of financial literacyincluding such topics as creating personal financial goals, savingand investing, banking, using debit and credit cards, making majorpurchases, paying payroll and other taxes, and purchasing insurance.By emphasizing the importance of setting goals and creatinga financial plan, students learn to think before spending. Studentswill learn how credit scores can impact one's ability to secure aloan and, in some cases, determine whether they will be hired fora job. Students will also become familiar with some of the realitythat faces everyone when they get their first job, their first apartment,or just take on more personal financial responsibilities.

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MA352Personal Finance-Grades:

Second Semester of:MA 35 Personal FinanceDifficulty: Average 1-2 Sem. — ½ - 1 Math CreditPrerequisite: MA 27 and MA 30This course introduces students to the basics of financial literacyincluding such topics as creating personal financial goals, savingand investing, banking, using debit and credit cards, making majorpurchases, paying payroll and other taxes, and purchasing insurance.By emphasizing the importance of setting goals and creatinga financial plan, students learn to think before spending. Studentswill learn how credit scores can impact one's ability to secure aloan and, in some cases, determine whether they will be hired fora job. Students will also become familiar with some of the realitythat faces everyone when they get their first job, their first apartment,or just take on more personal financial responsibilities.

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SA47Student Assistance - Math-Grades:

Student Assistance, Mathematics1 - 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 - 1 Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher, administrator, counselor, parental approvalDesigned to give students an opportunity to investigate in-depthprofessional fields they are considering for entry. Offers themexperiences in more advanced facilities than those available onthe high school campus.

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MiscellaneousDepartment:

AD86WAcademic Decathlon Fine Arts Exploration-Grades:

AD 86 Academic Decathlon: Fine Arts Exploration in its Scientific &Historical ContextDifficulty: High 2 Sem. - 1 Fine Arts/Elective Cr.This course surveys a fine arts curriculum at an introductory collegelevel. It introduces the fundamentals of art composition, art history, andthe various techniques adapted to painting, sketching, photography,sculpture, mixed media and architecture. The curriculum also includesthe basics of music theory and fundamentals. This in-depth humanitieseducation provides students with the necessary vocabulary for a finearts historical analysis and encourages the student to understand thesignificance of a work of art within their original historical, economic,and scientific contexts. This course also prepares students forAcademic Decathlon competition.

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AI40Academic Intervention-Grades:

Academic Intervention High School 9-12AI40 Academic Intervention 1 or 2 semesters 1/2 or 1 Elective CreditDifficulty: AverageThis course provides students extra time and intervention services toaccelerate achievement in reading, writing or mathematics. In aResponse to Intervention (Rti) model this is a tier 2 interventionproviding additional focused instruction.

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SA65Audio Visual Media Service-Grades:

SA 65 Audio Visual Media Service1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Elective CreditOffers theory and practical experience in the operation of AudioVisual equipment such as 16 mm projectors, slide projectors, somefilmstrip projectors, record players, video cassette recorders andplayers, and associated equipment, etc. Students enrolled in thiscourse help provide valuable audio visual media services for theinstructional programs at the school.

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AV091AVIDGrades:First Semester of:AV 09 AVID-9th gradeDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditAVID is a junior through senior high school college readiness systemdesigned to prepare self-determined students who havedemonstrated average achievement for college readiness. The programenrolls students in rigorous courses and provides them withintensive support to ensure their success. The major component isa daily AVID elective class that students must attend. During thisclass, students receive training in effective note taking, organizational,and goal-setting strategies. Extensive writing and readinginstruction is also provided. AVID students are academically capablestudents who would typically be the first in their families toattend college. Placement is done through an application process.

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AV092AVIDGrades:Second Semester of:AV 09 AVID-9th gradeDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditAVID is a junior through senior high school college readiness systemdesigned to prepare self-determined students who havedemonstrated average achievement for college readiness. The programenrolls students in rigorous courses and provides them withintensive support to ensure their success. The major component isa daily AVID elective class that students must attend. During thisclass, students receive training in effective note taking, organizational,and goal-setting strategies. Extensive writing and readinginstruction is also provided. AVID students are academically capablestudents who would typically be the first in their families toattend college. Placement is done through an application process.

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AV101AVIDGrades:First Semester of:AV 10 AVIDDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditAVID is a junior through senior high school college readiness systemdesigned to prepare self-determined students who havedemonstrated average achievement for college readiness. The programenrolls students in rigorous courses and provides them withintensive support to ensure their success. The major component isa daily AVID elective class that students must attend. During thisclass, students receive training in effective note taking, organizational,and goal-setting strategies. Extensive writing and readinginstruction is also provided. AVID students are academically capablestudents who would typically be the first in their families toattend college. Placement is done through an application process.

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AV102AVIDGrades:Second Semester of:AV 10 AVIDDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditAVID is a junior through senior high school college readiness systemdesigned to prepare self-determined students who havedemonstrated average achievement for college readiness. The programenrolls students in rigorous courses and provides them withintensive support to ensure their success. The major component isa daily AVID elective class that students must attend. During thisclass, students receive training in effective note taking, organizational,and goal-setting strategies. Extensive writing and readinginstruction is also provided. AVID students are academically capablestudents who would typically be the first in their families toattend college. Placement is done through an application process.

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WE90Career Exploration Program-Grades:

WE 90 Career Exploration ProgramDifficulty: Variable 9 weeks - 2 Sem.; 128 hrs. = 1/2 CreditPrerequisites: Parent/Guardian Consent 256 hrs. = 1 CreditThe Career Exploration Program is an opportunity for students toearn elective credit while working in a paid position. There are noregular classes to attend; however, Career Activity Assignmentbooklets are required to be completed in addition to working onthe job. Only one full credit may be earned without prior approvalof principal. The Career Resource Center at your school has allthe information and forms you need.

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HE93CTE-Athletic Training-Grades:

PILOT PROGRAM for 2015-16 Mountain View HSNew district program beginning 16-17 school yearHE93Difficulty: Average - High 2 Sem. 1 Elective CreditPrerequisite: HE92This course offers instructions and practical application in the skills andtechniques necessary for the prevention and care of athletic injuries.Field experience will be required as students work with athletes as theylearn the role and function of athletic training. Students may be requiredto work after school, weekends and will be supervised by the school'sathletic trainer.

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SD10GradPoint Credit Recovery-Grades:

Sundown Lab taken during a standard school dayBeginning 14-15 Sundown Lab title changed to GradPoint CreditRecovery

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SD20GradPoint Credit Recovery-Grades:

Sundown Lab taken after normal school hoursBeginning 14-15 Sundown Lab title changed to GradPoint CreditRecovery

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SA64Media Center-Grades:

SA 64 Media Center1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Elective CreditPrerequisites: Average. or above gradesStudents receive instruction in library skills and procedures withemphasis on the practical application of that instruction. Whilegaining valuable "on-the-job" experiences, students provideMedia Center services to students and faculty.

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MDLPMesa Distance Lrning Prg.-Release Time-Grades:

NON CREDIT PLACE HOLDER- Release Time Title added 15-16school yearMPS Distance Learning courses allow students to learn via the Internet.The courses require concurrent enrollment and prior approval from thehome school. Credits from MPS correspondence and/or MPS distancelearning courses may be accepted toward graduation requirements.Students must contact the administration at their secondary school forapproval related to MPS district correspondence and/or distancelearning courses.

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NC911Released Time 1st Period-Grades:

Changed title to Released Time 1st Period 15-16First semester

Released Time/Parent Request

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NC921Released Time 2nd Period-Grades:

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NC922Released Time 2nd Period-Grades:

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NC931Released Time 3rd Period-Grades:

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NC901Released Time A Hr-Grades:

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NC 90 RELEASED TIME/PARENT REQUEST

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NC902Released Time A Hr-Grades:

Changed to Released Time A Hr 15-16Second semester

NC 90 RELEASED TIME/PARENT REQUEST

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NC401Released Time- Personal-Grades:

Released TimeNC 40 RELEASED TIME-PERSONAL(for religious purposes A.R.S. 15-806)

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NC402Released Time- Personal-Grades:

Released TimeNC 40 RELEASED TIME-PERSONAL(for religious purposes A.R.S. 15-806)

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SA63Student Assistance - Attendance Office-Grades:

Student Assistance, Attendance Office1 - 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 - 1 Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher, administrator, counselor, parental approvalDesigned to give students an opportunity to investigate in-depthprofessional fields they are considering for entry. Offers themexperiences in more advanced facilities than those available onthe high school campus.

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SA58Student Assistance - Cafeteria-Grades:

Student Assistance, Cafeteria1 - 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 - 1 Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher, administrator, counselor, parental approvalDesigned to give students an opportunity to investigate in-depthprofessional fields they are considering for entry. Offers themexperiences in more advanced facilities than those available onthe high school campus.

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SA62Student Assistance - Guidance Office-Grades:

Student Assistance, Guidance Office1 - 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 - 1 Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher, administrator, counselor, parental approvalDesigned to give students an opportunity to investigate in-depthprofessional fields they are considering for entry. Offers themexperiences in more advanced facilities than those available onthe high school campus.

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SA56Student Assistance - Individual Instruction-Grades:

Student Assistance, Individual Instruction1 - 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 - 1 Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher, administrator, counselor, parental approvalDesigned to give students an opportunity to investigate in-depthprofessional fields they are considering for entry. Offers themexperiences in more advanced facilities than those available onthe high school campus.

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SA52Student Assistance - Social Studies-Grades:

Student Assistance Social Studies1 - 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 - 1 Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher, administrator, counselor, parental approvalDesigned to give students an opportunity to investigate in-depthprofessional fields they are considering for entry. Offers themexperiences in more advanced facilities than those available onthe high school campus.

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SA66Student Assistance, Nurse's Office-Grades:

Student Assistance, Nurse's Office -1 - 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 - 1 Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher, administrator, counselor, parental approvalDesigned to give students an opportunity to investigate in-depthprofessional fields they are considering for entry. Offers themexperiences in more advanced facilities than those available onthe high school campus.

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SA61Student Assistance, Registration Office-Grades:

Student Assistance, Registration Office1 - 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 - 1 Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher, administrator, counselor, parental approvalDesigned to give students an opportunity to investigate in-depthprofessional fields they are considering for entry. Offers themexperiences in more advanced facilities than those available onthe high school campus.

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SA99Student Assistant-Grades:

Student Aid

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ST921Student Council-Grades:

First Semester of Student CouncilDesigned for students elected to Student Council

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ST922Student Council-Grades:

Semester 2 of Student CouncilDesigned for students elected to Student Council

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NC50Study Hall-Grades:

NC 50 STUDY HALL

No credit

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RD70Tutor Program-Grades:

AVID Tutor ProgramRD 70 Tutoring ProgramDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. - 1/2 Cr.Prerequisites: Good grade averageFor able students who are trained as tutors to help others developreading and study skills in other course areas. Emphasis is placedon the development of interpersonal relationship skills and methodsto improve the self-concept of students being tutored.

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Military Science/Leadership ArmyDepartment:

MS311Army JROTC LET-I-Grades:

First Semester of:MS 31 Army JROTC LET-IDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditIntroduction to leadership and citizenship. Cadets gain anunderstanding of their rights, responsibilities (including respect forconstituted authority), privileges and freedoms that underlie goodcitizenship. They learn the importance of citizenship through AmericanHistory as it relates to America's culture and future from theRevolutionary period to the present. They must demonstrate the abilityto think logically and communicate effectively, with emphasis oneffective oral communication. The program stresses physical fitness inmaintaining good health and appearance. The underlying keys to theprogram are loyalty, trustworthiness, dedication, leadership, disciplineand teamwork.

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MS312Army JROTC LET-I-Grades:

Second Semester of:MS 31 Army JROTC LET-IDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditIntroduction to leadership and citizenship. Cadets gain anunderstanding of their rights, responsibilities (including respect forconstituted authority), privileges and freedoms that underlie goodcitizenship. They learn the importance of citizenship through AmericanHistory as it relates to America's culture and future from theRevolutionary period to the present. They must demonstrate the abilityto think logically and communicate effectively, with emphasis oneffective oral communication. The program stresses physical fitness inmaintaining good health and appearance. The underlying keys to theprogram are loyalty, trustworthiness, dedication, leadership, disciplineand teamwork.

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MS321Army JROTC Let-II-Grades:

First Semester of:MS 32 Army JROTC LET-IIDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Must have completed Army JROTC LET-IThis course allows the student to develop effective writing skills bywriting an autobiography, a short position paper, a research/termpaper and a lesson plan for a class which they will teach. The studentwill be expected to understand and demonstrate the traits,principles and styles of leadership with emphasis on squad and platoonlevel positions and the temptations of leadership. Student willreceive instruction on the military involvement in conflicts fromWorld War II through the present. Students will get an understandingof present-day technology; laws that were passed to safeguardan individual's privacy, the history and components of computers.

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MS322Army JROTC Let-II-Grades:

Second Semester of;MS 32 Army JROTC LET-IIDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Must have completed Army JROTC LET-IThis course allows the student to develop effective writing skills bywriting an autobiography, a short position paper, a research/termpaper and a lesson plan for a class which they will teach. The studentwill be expected to understand and demonstrate the traits,principles and styles of leadership with emphasis on squad and platoonlevel positions and the temptations of leadership. Student willreceive instruction on the military involvement in conflicts fromWorld War II through the present. Students will get an understandingof present-day technology; laws that were passed to safeguardan individual's privacy, the history and components of computers.

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MS331Army JROTC LET-III-Grades:

First Semester of:MS 33 Army JROTC LET-IIIDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts CreditContinue to develop leadership and character traits. Students willstudy the constitutional basis for the Federal Judicial System andmilitary law enforcement. They will review the freedoms guaranteedby the Bill of Rights to the constitution with emphasis on thefive basic freedoms of the first Amendment and the amendmentsthat establish and protect the rights of accused persons. Study theoriginal provisions of the U.S. Constitution that were the basis forestablishing the armed forces.

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MS332Army JROTC LET-III-Grades:

Second Semester of:MS 33 Army JROTC LET-IIIDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Practical Arts CreditContinue to develop leadership and character traits. Students willstudy the constitutional basis for the Federal Judicial System andmilitary law enforcement. They will review the freedoms guaranteedby the Bill of Rights to the constitution with emphasis on thefive basic freedoms of the first Amendment and the amendmentsthat establish and protect the rights of accused persons. Study theoriginal provisions of the U.S. Constitution that were the basis forestablishing the armed forces.

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MS35Special Teams-Grades:

MS 35 Special TeamsDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — ½ PE/Practical Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: All students must be enrolled in AJROTC, and bewilling to spend time practicing with your assigned team.An "A" hour program in which cadets can participate in exhibitiondrill teams. The purpose is to introduce cadets to the teamwork ofprecision drill to build self-confidence and strengthen self-esteem.Drill is a very positive activity that instills a heightened sense ofdiscipline and leadership. The drill teams consist of Color Guard,Unarmed Drill, Armed Drill, Marksmanship, and Raiders/ Orienteering.Each team also participates in competition primarily within the state ofArizona. Color Guard presents the battalion and national colors atvarious community activities, competitions, and sporting events. Armeddrill performs both regulation and exhibition drill with M-1 rifles atvarious competitions and community activities. Unarmed Drill performsboth regulation and exhibition drill without weapons. Marksmanshipcompetes at various competitions with .177 caliber air-rifles in threedifferent firing positions. The Raiders/Orienteering team focus on landnavigation and competes in various competition meets within the state.This is the most physically challenging of all of the extracurricularactivities.

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Music/Performing ArtsDepartment:

PA921Advanced Acting-Grades:

First Semester of:PA 92 Advanced ActingDifficulty: Average-High 1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Fine Arts CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionFor advanced acting students who are interested in learning thetechniques of auditioning and analyzing characters in depth.Through improvisations and acting scenes, each student will learnhow to create the role desired in a production. In addition, muchtime will be spent on what constitutes complete characterization.Rehearsals and performances after school hours may be required.

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PA922Advanced Acting-Grades:

Second Semester of:PA 92 Advanced ActingDifficulty: Average-High 1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Fine Arts CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionFor advanced acting students who are interested in learning thetechniques of auditioning and analyzing characters in depth.Through improvisations and acting scenes, each student will learnhow to create the role desired in a production. In addition, muchtime will be spent on what constitutes complete characterization.Rehearsals and performances after school hours may be required.

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MU761Advanced Mixed Chamber Ensemble-Grades:

First Semester of:MU 76 Advanced Mixed Chamber EnsembleDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 76 is an advanced chamber ensemble for qualified men andwomen. Students will cultivate their music reading/notation/listeningskills, explore music history and appropriate vocal techniquesthrough the performance of various genres of choral music. Singerswill participate in 5-8 performances per year, including formal andinvitational events. Special concert attire may be worn. Placement isby teacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU762Advanced Mixed Chamber Ensemble-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 76 Advanced Mixed Chamber EnsembleDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 76 is an advanced chamber ensemble for qualified men andwomen. Students will cultivate their music reading/notation/listeningskills, explore music history and appropriate vocal techniquesthrough the performance of various genres of choral music. Singerswill participate in 5-8 performances per year, including formal andinvitational events. Special concert attire may be worn. Placement isby teacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU751Advanced Mixed Chorus-Grades:

First Semester of:MU 75 Advanced Mixed ChorusDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 75 is an advanced choir for qualified men and women. Studentswill cultivate their music reading/notation/listening skills,explore music history and appropriate vocal techniques throughthe performance of various genres of choral music. Students willparticipate in 5-8 performances per year. Special concert attiremay be worn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition.NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU752Advanced Mixed Chorus-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 75 Advanced Mixed ChorusDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 75 is an advanced choir for qualified men and women. Studentswill cultivate their music reading/notation/listening skills,explore music history and appropriate vocal techniques throughthe performance of various genres of choral music. Students willparticipate in 5-8 performances per year. Special concert attiremay be worn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition.NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU771Advanced Women's Chamber Ensemble-Grades:

First Semester of:MU 77 Advanced Women's Chamber EnsembleDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 77 is an advanced chamber ensemble for women. Studentswill cultivate their music reading/notation/listening skills, exploremusic history and appropriate vocal techniques through theperformance of various genres of choral music. Singers will participatein 5-8 performances per year, including formal and invitational events.Special concert attire may be worn. Placement is by teacherrecommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU772Advanced Women's Chamber Ensemble-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 77 Advanced Women's Chamber EnsembleDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 77 is an advanced chamber ensemble for women. Studentswill cultivate their music reading/notation/listening skills, exploremusic history and appropriate vocal techniques through theperformance of various genres of choral music. Singers will participatein 5-8 performances per year, including formal and invitational events.Special concert attire may be worn. Placement is by teacherrecommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU731Advanced Women's Chorus-Grades:

First Semester of:MU 73 Advanced Women's ChorusDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 73 is a choir for qualified women with advanced singing abilities.Students will further their music reading/notation/listeningskills, explore music history and appropriate vocal techniquethrough the performance of various genres of choral music.Singers will participate in 5-8 performances per year. Special concertattire may be worn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU732Advanced Women's Chorus-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 73 Advanced Women's ChorusDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 73 is a choir for qualified women with advanced singing abilities.Students will further their music reading/notation/listeningskills, explore music history and appropriate vocal techniquethrough the performance of various genres of choral music.Singers will participate in 5-8 performances per year. Special concertattire may be worn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU33WAP Music Theory-Grades:

MU 33 AP Music TheoryDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendationMU 33 is for the serious, advanced music student who wishes tobroaden his/her scope in the science and fundamentals of musictheory. Included is the study of harmony, music history, conducting,composition and arranging. MU33/AP Music Theory is aweighted class which prepares students for the AP Exam in May.Students must pass the fall semester in order to continue in thespring. Placement is by teacher recommendation. Students willtake an AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have afinancial hardship. NOTE: This is a weighted course.

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MU821Band/Percussion-Grades:

First Semester of:MU 82 Band/PercussionDifficulty: Average-High1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 82 is a performance-oriented class which covers the fundamentalsof percussion performance from reading rhythms andnotes, to the various techniques involved in playing timpani, bassdrum, snare drum and keyboard instruments. Students in this classwill perform the percussion parts needed for Marching Band, ConcertBand and Orchestra. These performances may be at timesother than during the school day. Special concert attire may beworn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition. NOTE:Course fee required.

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MU822Band/Percussion-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 82 Band/PercussionDifficulty: Average-High1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 82 is a performance-oriented class which covers the fundamentalsof percussion performance from reading rhythms andnotes, to the various techniques involved in playing timpani, bassdrum, snare drum and keyboard instruments. Students in this classwill perform the percussion parts needed for Marching Band, ConcertBand and Orchestra. These performances may be at timesother than during the school day. Special concert attire may beworn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition. NOTE:Course fee required.

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MU29Beginning Guitar-Grades:

MU 29 Beginning GuitarDifficulty: Beginning 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Must have access to classical or acoustic guitarMU 29 introduces the student to the guitar and playing techniquesfor the instrument. The course, designed for beginners, includesnote reading, rhythms and basic guitar skills. Both individual andgroup studies are included. Public performance is a possibility.Course fee required

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MU941Chamber Orchestra-Grades:

First Semester of:MU 94 Chamber OrchestraDifficulty: Average-High1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 94 is a string orchestra, limited by instrumentation and sizetypical of a chamber orchestra, which provides the advancedstudent an opportunity to perform standard string repertoire.Emphasis is on developing musicianship and advanced technique/skills. Special concert attire may be worn. Placement is byteacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU942Chamber Orchestra-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 94 Chamber OrchestraDifficulty: Average-High1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 94 is a string orchestra, limited by instrumentation and sizetypical of a chamber orchestra, which provides the advancedstudent an opportunity to perform standard string repertoire.Emphasis is on developing musicianship and advanced technique/skills. Special concert attire may be worn. Placement is byteacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU801Concert Band-Grades:

First Semester of:MU 80 Concert BandDifficulty: Average 1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionConcert Band provides opportunities for the average band studentto play in a performing organization. Emphasis is placed onimproving individual reading and performance skills. This ensemblewill prepare and perform concerts each semester, some of whichmay be other than during school hours. Special concert attire maybe worn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition.NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU802Concert Band-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 80 Concert BandDifficulty: Average 1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionConcert Band provides opportunities for the average band studentto play in a performing organization. Emphasis is placed onimproving individual reading and performance skills. This ensemblewill prepare and perform concerts each semester, some of whichmay be other than during school hours. Special concert attire maybe worn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition.NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU901Concert Orchestra-Grades:

First Semester of:MU 90 Concert OrchestraDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 90 is an ensemble for the development of advanced stringtechniques. A variety of musical styles will be studied and performedthroughout the year. Special concert attire may be worn.Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Coursefee required.

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MU902Concert Orchestra-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 90 Concert OrchestraDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 90 is an ensemble for the development of advanced stringtechniques. A variety of musical styles will be studied and performedthroughout the year. Special concert attire may be worn.Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Coursefee required.

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MU851Honors Band-Grades:

First Semester of:MU 85 Honors BandDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionHonors Band is an advanced performance ensemble for the seriousband student. Advanced instrumental techniques, including a widerange of musical styles and forms will be studied. This ensemblewill prepare and perform concerts each semester, some of whichmay be other than during school hours. Special concert attire maybe worn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition.NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU852Honors Band-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 85 Honors BandDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionHonors Band is an advanced performance ensemble for the seriousband student. Advanced instrumental techniques, including a widerange of musical styles and forms will be studied. This ensemblewill prepare and perform concerts each semester, some of whichmay be other than during school hours. Special concert attire maybe worn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition.NOTE: Course fee required.

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PA861Intermediate Acting-Grades:

First Semester of:PA 86 Intermediate ActingDifficulty: Average-High1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Fine Arts/Elective Credit

Provides an opportunity for all interested theatre students toadvance their understanding of theatre and performance. Studentswill be introduced to more advanced acting techniques and stylesand be allowed to further advance their directing and technicalskills. Open to all students who have completedPA 90 and PA 91.

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PA862Intermediate Acting-Grades:

Second Semester of:PA 86 Intermediate ActingDifficulty: Average-High1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Fine Arts/Elective Credit

Provides an opportunity for all interested theatre students toadvance their understanding of theatre and performance. Studentswill be introduced to more advanced acting techniques and stylesand be allowed to further advance their directing and technicalskills. Open to all students who have completedPA 90 and PA 91.

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MU781Intermediate Mixed Show Choir-Grades:

New course beginning 17-18 school yearMU 78 - Intermediate Mixed Show ChoirDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionIntermediate show choir is a mixed voice choral group that also focuseson choreography integrated into each musical performance. Studentsin the group will demonstrate competency in basic music skills as wellas develop basic dance skills and vocabulary related to danceconcepts.Students will participate in 4-6 concerts per year and wear concert attirebased on the performance venue and the objective for the concertor competition. Placement is by teacher recommendation and audition.NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU782Intermediate Mixed Show Choir-Grades:

New Course beginning 17-18 school yearMU 78 - Intermediate Mixed Show ChoirDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionIntermediate show choir is a mixed voice choral group that also focuseson choreography integrated into each musical performance. Studentsin the group will demonstrate competency in basic music skills as wellas develop basic dance skills and vocabulary related to danceconcepts.Students will participate in 4-6 concerts per year and wear concert attirebased on the performance venue and the objective for the concertor competition. Placement is by teacher recommendation and audition.NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU861Jazz Band-Grades:

First Semester of:MU 86 Jazz BandDifficulty: High 1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionJazz Band is a performance-oriented class which provides opportunitiesfor the study of improvisation and music in jazz styles.This ensemble will prepare and perform concerts each semester,some of which may be other than during school hours. Specialconcert attire may be worn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU862Jazz Band-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 86 Jazz BandDifficulty: High 1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionJazz Band is a performance-oriented class which provides opportunitiesfor the study of improvisation and music in jazz styles.This ensemble will prepare and perform concerts each semester,some of which may be other than during school hours. Specialconcert attire may be worn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU81Marching Band-Grades:

MU 81 Marching BandDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄4 Fine Arts/1⁄4 PE/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Member of band. Placement by teacherrecommendation/AuditionMarching Band is an ensemble which performs extensively at sportingevents, parades, concerts and competitions. This course requires anextensive time commitment outside of regular school hours. Uniforms orspecial concert attire may be worn. Placement is by teacherrecommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required. NOTE: Thiscourse may count in lieu of P. E. requirement.

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MU711Men's Chorus-Grades:

First Senmester of:MU 71 Men's ChorusDifficulty: Beginning-Average 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionBeginning male singers may enroll in Men's Chorus. Students willlearn music reading/notation/listening skills, explore music historyand appropriate vocal technique through the performance of variousgenres of choral music. Singers will participate in 5-8 performancesper year. Special concert attire may be worn. Placement isby teacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU712Men's Chorus-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 71 Men's ChorusDifficulty: Beginning-Average 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionBeginning male singers may enroll in Men's Chorus. Students willlearn music reading/notation/listening skills, explore music historyand appropriate vocal technique through the performance of variousgenres of choral music. Singers will participate in 5-8 performancesper year. Special concert attire may be worn. Placement isby teacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU741Mixed Chorus-Grades:

First Semester of:MU 74 Mixed ChorusDifficulty: Beginning-Average 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 74 is open to high school students who want to improve theirmusical skills, sight-reading techniques, vocal techniques and stagepresence. Students will explore music history and vocal pedagogythrough the performance of various genres of choral music.Students will participate in performances outside the classroomsetting. Special concert attire may be worn. Placement is by teacherrecommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU742Mixed Chorus-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 74 Mixed ChorusDifficulty: Beginning-Average 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 74 is open to high school students who want to improve theirmusical skills, sight-reading techniques, vocal techniques and stagepresence. Students will explore music history and vocal pedagogythrough the performance of various genres of choral music.Students will participate in performances outside the classroomsetting. Special concert attire may be worn. Placement is by teacherrecommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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PA891Stagecraft-Grades:

First Semester of:PA 89 StagecraftDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Theatrical Arts I, which may be taken concurrentlywith Stagecraft, and teacher approval.Designed to introduce and acquaint students with technicalaspects of the theatre including lighting, sound, scenic design andconstruction. Course members will constitute the auditorium stagecrew. Late afternoon and night work involved. WHS - Stage crewwill be selected from the stagecraft class by the instructor.

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PA892Stagecraft-Grades:

Second Semester of:PA 89 StagecraftDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Theatrical Arts I, which may be taken concurrentlywith Stagecraft, and teacher approval.Designed to introduce and acquaint students with technicalaspects of the theatre including lighting, sound, scenic design andconstruction. Course members will constitute the auditorium stagecrew. Late afternoon and night work involved. WHS - Stage crewwill be selected from the stagecraft class by the instructor.

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MU841Symphonic Band-Grades:

First Semester of:MU 84 Symphonic BandDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionSymphonic Band provides opportunities for the skilled band studentto play a wide range of musical forms and styles. Emphasis isplaced on improving individual reading and performance skills.This ensemble will prepare and perform concerts each semester,some of which may be other than during school hours. Specialconcert attire may be worn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU842Symphonic Band-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 84 Symphonic BandDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionSymphonic Band provides opportunities for the skilled band studentto play a wide range of musical forms and styles. Emphasis isplaced on improving individual reading and performance skills.This ensemble will prepare and perform concerts each semester,some of which may be other than during school hours. Specialconcert attire may be worn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU961Symphonic Pops Orchestra-Grades:

First Semester of:MU 96 Symphonic Pops OrchestraDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 96 provides an opportunity for students to perform popularand light classical literature for orchestra. Special concert attiremay be worn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition.NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU962Symphonic Pops Orchestra-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 96 Symphonic Pops OrchestraDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 96 provides an opportunity for students to perform popularand light classical literature for orchestra. Special concert attiremay be worn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition.NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU921Symphony Orchestra-Grades:

First Semester of:MU 92 Symphony OrchestraDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 92 provides an opportunity for the highly skilled string orchestrastudent to perform with an advanced musical organization. Awide range of musical forms and styles are played throughout theyear. Special concert attire may be worn. Placement is by teacherrecommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU922Symphony Orchestra-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 92 Symphony OrchestraDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionMU 92 provides an opportunity for the highly skilled string orchestrastudent to perform with an advanced musical organization. Awide range of musical forms and styles are played throughout theyear. Special concert attire may be worn. Placement is by teacherrecommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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PA90Theatrical Arts I-Grades:

PA 90 Theatrical Arts IDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Fine Arts/Elective Credit(May be taken concurrently with Stagecraft.) Introductory courseto the theatre. Through pantomime, improvisation and shortscenes, students gain an understanding of how to create believablecharacters and expressive bodies in productions.

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PA91Theatrical Arts II-Grades:

PA 91 Theatrical Arts IIDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Fine Arts CreditPrerequisites: PA 90Through the study of scenes from plays, students are trained in allaspects of theatrical presentation. Participants act, direct, design set,do make-up, design costumes and may present public performances.

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MU831Varsity Band-Grades:

First Semester of:MU 83 Varsity BandDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionVarsity Band is a performance ensemble for the developing bandstudent. Students will demonstrate higher level instrumental techniquesand study a wide rage of musical styles and forms. Thisensemble will prepare and perform concerts each semester, someof which may be other than during school hours. Special concertattire may be worn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU832Varsity Band-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 83 Varsity BandDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionVarsity Band is a performance ensemble for the developing bandstudent. Students will demonstrate higher level instrumental techniquesand study a wide rage of musical styles and forms. Thisensemble will prepare and perform concerts each semester, someof which may be other than during school hours. Special concertattire may be worn. Placement is by teacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU721Women's Chorus-Grades:

First Semester of:MU 72 Women's ChorusDifficulty: Beginning-Average 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionBeginning female singers may enroll in Women's Chorus. Studentswill learn music reading/notation/listening skills, explore musichistory and appropriate vocal technique through the performanceof various genres of choral music. Singers will participate in 5-8performances per year. Special attire may be worn. Placement is byteacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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MU722Women's Chorus-Grades:

Second Semester of:MU 72 Women's ChorusDifficulty: Beginning-Average 2 Sem. — 1 Fine Arts/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation/auditionBeginning female singers may enroll in Women's Chorus. Studentswill learn music reading/notation/listening skills, explore musichistory and appropriate vocal technique through the performanceof various genres of choral music. Singers will participate in 5-8performances per year. Special attire may be worn. Placement is byteacher recommendation/audition. NOTE: Course fee required.

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PE501AA Interscholastic Athletics (Sports)-Grades:

First Semester of:PE 50 AA Interscholastic Athletics (Sports)Difficulty: Average-High 1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 PE/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Approval of Head CoachAn interscholastic sports program available for those students witha higher skill level and a greater desire for competitive activity.

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PE502AA Interscholastic Athletics (Sports)-Grades:

Second Semester of:PE 50 AA Interscholastic Athletics (Sports)Difficulty: Average-High 1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 PE/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Approval of Head CoachAn interscholastic sports program available for those students witha higher skill level and a greater desire for competitive activity.

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PE52Advanced Fitness-Grades:

PE 52 Advanced FitnessDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 PE/Elective CreditPrerequisites: "A" or "B" in PE 53Advanced Fitness includes a combination of advanced aerobicactivities and weight training. A combination of aerobic circuittraining, running, jump roping, and an intensified and structuredweight training program with emphasis on strength and flexibility.

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PE78Advanced Weight Training-Grades:

PE 78 Advanced Weight TrainingDifficulty: Individualized 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 PE/Elective CreditPrerequisites: "A" or "B" in PE 76Advanced weight training and conditioning for the student or athletedesiring an intensified and structured weight training programwith emphasis on various exercises accentuating strength andflexibility. Approved general physical education activities may alsobe included.

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SCH50BADMINTON-Grades:

Badminton OCR Place Holder- Not actual Course IDOnly used for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SCH51BASEBALL-Grades:

Baseball OCR Place Holder- Not actual Course IDOnly used for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SCH52BOYS BASKETBALL-Grades:

Boys Basketball OCR Place Holder- Not actual course IDOnly used during Online Course Request for Mass Scheduling

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SCH53BOYS GOLF-Grades:

Boys Golf OCR Place Holder- Not actual course IDOnly used during Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SCH60BOYS SOCCER-Grades:

Soccer OCR Place Holder- Not actual Course IDOnly used for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SCH64BOYS TENNIS-Grades:

Tennis OCR Place Holder- Not actual Course IDOnly used for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SCH65BOYS TRACK-Grades:

Track OCR Place Holder- Not actual course IDOnly for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SCH54BOYS VOLLEYBALL-Grades:

Boys Volleyball OCR Place Holder- Not Actual Course IDOnly used during Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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PE41Cheerleading-Grades:

Prerequisites: Audition 1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 PE/Elective Credit

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PE53Complete Fitness/Aerobics-Grades:

PE 53 Complete Fitness/AerobicsDifficulty: Average 1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 PE/Elective CreditAlternating days of aerobics activities and weight training.Aerobics is designed to strengthen the cardiovascular system, tonespecific areas of the body and train students in the knowledgeand skills of aerobics. The weight training section involves acombination of circuit training, body sculpting, lifting weights.

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SCH55CROSS COUNTRY-Grades:

Cross Country OCR Place Holder- Not actual Course IDOnly used for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SCH56FOOTBALL-Grades:

Football OCR Place Holder- Not actual course IDOnly used for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SCH57GIRLS BASKETBALL-Grades:

Girls Basketball OCR Place Holder- Not actual course IDOnly used for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SCH58GIRLS GOLF-Grades:

Girls Golf OCR Place Holder- Not actual Course IDOnly used for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SCH74GIRLS PE-Grades:

GIRLS PE- OCR Place HolderOnly used for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SCH67GIRLS SOCCER-Grades:

Girls Soccer- OCR Place Holder- Not Actual Course IDOnly used for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SCH68GIRLS TENNIS-Grades:

Girls Tennis- OCR Place HolderOnly used for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SCH69GIRLS TRACK-Grades:

Girls Track- OCR Place HolderOnly used for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SCH59GIRLS VOLLEYBALL-Grades:

Girls Volleyball OCR Place Holder- Not actual Course IDOnly used for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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PE47P.E. Activities-Grades:

PE 47 P.E. ActivitiesDifficulty: Average 1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 PE/Elective CreditIncludes a wide variety of activities for various interest levels. Activitiesinclude: team sports, individual sports, aerobic activity whichare all designed to promote and increase lifetime physical fitness.

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PE42Pom Pom-Grades:

Prerequisites: Audition 1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 PE/Elective Credit

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PE56Racquet Sports-Grades:

PE 56 Racquet SportsDifficulty: Varied 1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 PE/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Some experienceThe racquet sports class is a co-educational course planned forstudents with a high level of interest and skill in racquet sports.Course offerings include tournament activity and skill training inracquetball, tennis and badminton.

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PE37Recreational Basketball-Grades:

PE 37 Recreational BasketballDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 PE/Elective CreditFor students who are not involved in interscholastic high schoolbasketball. Includes these basketball activities: team play, offenseand defense fundamentals, drill and games, and officiating.

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SCH61SOFTBALL-Grades:

Softball OCR Place Holder- Not actual course IDOnly used for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SCH62SPIRITLINE-Grades:

Spiritline OCR Place Holder- Not actual Course IDOnly used for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SCH63SWIM/DIVE-Grades:

Swim/Dive OCR Place Holder- Not Actual Course IDOnly used for Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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PE58Team Sports-Grades:

PE 58 Team SportsDifficulty: Varied 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 PE/Elective CreditPrerequisites: Some experienceThe team sports class is a course planned for students with a highlevel of interest and skill in team sports. Course offerings includesoftball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, and basketball. Thehealth-related physical fitness test is administered twice eachsemester. This is not AIA competitive.

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PE76Weight Training-Grades:

PE 76 Weight TrainingDifficulty: Individualized 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 PE/Elective CreditWeight training and conditioning for the student or athlete desiringan intensified and structured weight training program with emphasison various exercises accentuating strength and flexibility. Approvedgeneral physical education activities may also be included.

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SCH66WRESTLING-Grades:

Wrestling OCR Place Holder- Not actual Course IDOnly use with Online Course Request during Mass Scheduling

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SC46WAP Biology-Grades:

*SC 46 AP BiologyDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Science/Elective CreditPrerequisites: SC 49 and SC 71 or SC 81A very rigorous lab-oriented course which will cover the major topicscovered in a freshman college-level course. The class has a highlevel of difficulty and the student should be prepared to put aconsiderable amount of time into the course. This course includestopics of human reproduction and evolution. This course may includedissection. Students will take an AP exam in May. See your schoolcounselor if you have a financial hardship. Life Science NOTE: This is aweighted course. Course fee required.

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SC77WAP Chemistry-Grades:

*SC 77 AP ChemistryDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Science CreditPrerequisites: 1 yr Chemistry & AlgebraA very rigorous lab-oriented course which covers the major topicspresented in a freshman college-level course. A second year course inchemistry intended for those students who are interested in a careerin the sciences. Students will take an AP exam in May. See yourschool counselor if you have a financial hardship. Physical ScienceNOTE: This is a weighted course.

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SC52WAP Environment Science-Grades:

SC 52 AP Environmental ScienceDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Science CreditGrades 11-12Prerequisites: one year of life science and one year of physical scienceThe goal is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts,and methodologies required to understand the interrelationshipsof the natural world, to identify and analyze environmentalproblems both natural and man-made, to evaluate the relative risksassociated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutionsfor resolving or preventing them. Students will take an AP exam inMay. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship.Life/Physical Science NOTE: This is a weighted course.

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SC79WAP Physics I-Grades:

*SC 79 AP Physics IDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Science/Elective CreditPrerequisites: MA40 Algebra II (may be taken concurrently)A very rigorous, fast-paced course patterned after the firstsemester General Physics courses at ASU and the MaricopaCommunity Colleges. The course covers Newtonian mechanics(including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy,and power; mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce electriccircuits. Students will take an AP exam in May. See your schoolcounselor if you have a financial hardship. NOTE: This is a weightedcourse.

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SC80WAP Physics II-Grades:

Beginning 14-15 splitting SC82 AP Physics B course*SC 80 AP Physics IIDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Science/Elective CreditPrerequisite SC 79 AP Physics 1 & co-enrollment in MA45 Pre-Calculus or aboveA very rigorous, fast-paced course patterned after the secondsemester General Physics courses at ASU and the MaricopaCommunity Colleges. The course covers fluid mechanics;thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism; optics; atomic and nuclearphysics. Students will take an AP exam in May. See your schoolcounselor if you have a financial hardship. NOTE: This is a weightedcourse.

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SC491Biology-Grades:

First Semester of:*SC 49 BiologyDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Science CreditPrerequisite: See page 9 of course catalog *This course of study is designed to cover major areas of cell structure,function and processes, genetics, classification, and ecology.This course includes the topics of human reproduction and evolution.NOTE: This course may include dissection, biotechnology conceptsand research techniques. Life Science

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SC492Biology-Grades:

Second Semester of:*SC 49 BiologyDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Science CreditPrerequisite: See page 9 of course catalog *This course of study is designed to cover major areas of cell structure,function and processes, genetics, classification, and ecology.This course includes the topics of human reproduction and evolution.NOTE: This course may include dissection, biotechnology conceptsand research techniques. Life Science

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SC711Chemistry-Grades:

First Semester of:*SC 71 ChemistryDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Science CreditPrerequisites: MA 27This course includes the study of the atom, atomic energy, theformation of molecules, the mathematics of chemistry, and relatedexperimental work. The vocabulary of the chemist is emphasized as arecorrect laboratory procedures and techniques. Physical Science

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SC712Chemistry-Grades:

Second Semester of:*SC 71 ChemistryDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Science CreditPrerequisites: MA 27This course includes the study of the atom, atomic energy, theformation of molecules, the mathematics of chemistry, and relatedexperimental work. The vocabulary of the chemist is emphasized as arecorrect laboratory procedures and techniques. Physical Science

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SC54WCTE-Advanced Biotechnology-Grades:

Course Description beginning 14-15 school yearSC 54 Advanced BiotechnologyDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Science/Elective CreditPrerequisites: SC 48This course is designed as a continuation of Biotechnology Program.Students will be introduced to the scientific concepts and advancedlaboratory research techniques currently used in the field ofbiotechnology.Areas of study include proteomics, plant biotechnology (tissueculturing), synthesizing DNA and PCR, human genetics disease,pharmaceutical biotechnology, DNA sequencing and Genomics. NOTE:This is a weighted course. Course fee required.

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SC48WCTE-Biotechnology Concepts and Techniques-Grades:

*SC 48 Biotechnology Concepts and Techniques/Biotech IDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Science/Elective CreditPrerequisites: SC45, SC49 or AG40This course introduces students tothe exciting field of biotechnology.Students will be introduced to topics such as biochemistry,DNA structure, gene expression, protein synthesis, recombinantDNA strategies, as well as forensics and bioethics. Students willperform experiments similar to those presently done in modernresearch settings such as micropipetting, spectrophotometry,electrophoresis, PCR, and cell culturing. This course will also teachstudents standard laboratory operations, instrumentation andgood laboratory safety practices and procedures. NOTE: This is aweighted course. Course fee required.

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SC331Earth and Space Science-Grades:

First Semester of:*SC 33 Earth and Space ScienceDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Science CreditEarth and Space Science is a lab course which explores forces andprocesses that operate in the universe. Major areas of study willinclude astronomy, geology, hydrology, meteorology, and environmentalissues. Physical Science

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SC332Earth and Space Science-Grades:

Second Semester of:*SC 33 Earth and Space ScienceDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Science CreditEarth and Space Science is a lab course which explores forces andprocesses that operate in the universe. Major areas of study willinclude astronomy, geology, hydrology, meteorology, and environmentalissues. Physical Science

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SC501Environmental Science-Grades:

First Semester of:*SC 50 Environmental ScienceDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Science CreditThis course offers a comprehensive overview of environmental issues.The emphasis will be on: population studies, natural resources,pollution, and current environmental topics. Life/Physical Science

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SC502Environmental Science-Grades:

Second Semester of;*SC 50 Environmental ScienceDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Science CreditThis course offers a comprehensive overview of environmental issues.The emphasis will be on: population studies, natural resources,pollution, and current environmental topics. Life/Physical Science

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SC091Essential Elements of Science-Grades:

First Semester of:*SC 09 Essential Elements of ScienceDifficulty: Average 9th Grade = 2 Sem. — 1 Physical Science CreditSC 09 is the entry level science course for high school and providesthe conceptual foundation for the entire MPS high school sciencecurriculum. Students in SC 09 receive instruction and practice indeveloping and refining scientific skills and methods that areprerequisites for success in subsequent high school science courses.Using mostly chemistry and physics concepts as a framework, studentsdiscover and collect evidence that supports the atomic/ moleculartheory of matter. These principles lay the groundwork for understandingall biological and chemical relationships. Topics included in this classare scientific processes, the nature and history of science, earthscience, basic physics and chemistry. Physical Science. This course isconsidered an integrated science course in meeting the GeneralArizona University Entrance Requirements (see page 14 of coursecatalog).

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SC092Essential Elements of Science-Grades:

Second Semester of:*SC 09 Essential Elements of ScienceDifficulty: Average 9th Grade = 2 Sem. — 1 Physical Science CreditSC 09 is the entry level science course for high school and providesthe conceptual foundation for the entire MPS high school sciencecurriculum. Students in SC 09 receive instruction and practice indeveloping and refining scientific skills and methods that areprerequisites for success in subsequent high school science courses.Using mostly chemistry and physics concepts as a framework, studentsdiscover and collect evidence that supports the atomic/ moleculartheory of matter. These principles lay the groundwork for understandingall biological and chemical relationships. Topics included in this classare scientific processes, the nature and history of science, earthscience, basic physics and chemistry. Physical Science. This course isconsidered an integrated science course in meeting the GeneralArizona University Entrance Requirements (see page 14 of coursecatalog).

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SC45WHonors Biology-Grades:

New course activated beginning with the 2015-16 school yearSC45W Honors BiologyDifficulty: High 2 Sem. 1 Science CreditPrerequisites: SC20, MA30 (taken concurrently)This course is designed as an in-depth study of the principles of theliving world. Coursework will provide students with an understanding ofthe complexity, diversity and interconnectedness of life on earth.Students will explore cellular and molecular biology, genetics andgenetic technology, evolution, and ecosystems in a manner thatdevelops higher-level thinking skills while providing real-worldapplications. Students will be expected to engage in extensive lab workincluding an independent research project for presentation in the schoolscience fair. This course includes the topic of human reproduction andmay include dissections and biotechnology concepts. NOTE: This is aweighted course

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SC72WHonors Chemistry-Grades:

Course Title Change beginning with the 15-16 school year*SC72 Honors ChemistryCollege Prep Chemistry (thru 14-15 school yr)

*SC 72 College Prep ChemistryDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Science Credit.Prerequisites: MA 27 with "B" or better, MA 30A course in which the unifying principles of chemistry are developedfrom experimentation. Emphasis upon understanding ofprinciples rather than memorization of facts and descriptions.Extensive use is made of arithmetic, elementary algebra andgeometry. Physical Science NOTE: This is a weighted course.

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SC551Human Anatomy and Physiology-Grades:

First Semester of:*SC 55 Human Anatomy and PhysiologyDifficulty: High 2 Sem. 1 Cr.Prerequisites: 1 year BiologyA rigorous lab-oriented course providing students a betterunderstanding of their bodies and exposure to health care careeropportunities. NOTE: This course involves the detailed study of thehuman reproductive system. This course will include dissection. LifeScience.

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SC552Human Anatomy and Physiology-Grades:

Second Semester of:*SC 55 Human Anatomy and PhysiologyDifficulty: High 2 Sem. 1 Cr.Prerequisites: 1 year BiologyA rigorous lab-oriented course providing students a betterunderstanding of their bodies and exposure to health care careeropportunities. NOTE: This course involves the detailed study of thehuman reproductive system. This course will include dissection. LifeScience.

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SC811Physics-Grades:

First Semester of:*SC 81 PhysicsDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Science CreditPrerequisites: Algebra, with Geometry recom.A laboratory course designed to explore the fields of mechanics,heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism and nuclear energy.Emphasis is placed on the practical application of the principlesinvolved in the above fields. Physical Science

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SC812Physics-Grades:

Second Semester of:*SC 81 PhysicsDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Science CreditPrerequisites: Algebra, with Geometry recom.A laboratory course designed to explore the fields of mechanics,heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism and nuclear energy.Emphasis is placed on the practical application of the principlesinvolved in the above fields. Physical Science

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SA51Student Assistance - Science-Grades:

Student Assistance Science1 - 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 - 1 Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher, administrator, counselor, parental approvalDesigned to give students an opportunity to investigate in-depthprofessional fields they are considering for entry. Offers themexperiences in more advanced facilities than those available onthe high school campus.

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MA381SAlgebra Applications-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearFirst Semester of:MA 38S Algebra Applications2 Sem. - 1 Cr.This course extends and applies the concepts of Algebra I andintroduces concepts from Algebra II. The curriculum includes thestudy of linear, quadratic, polynomial, and exponential functions.Data collection and analysis are emphasized and technology is utilized.Projects and math labs, designed to integrate mathematicsand science, are used to teach and reinforce concepts. Course contentand pace of instruction will be differentiated to meet the specializedneeds of the student.

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MA382SAlgebra Applications-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearSecond Semester of:MA 38S Algebra Applications2 Sem. - 1 Cr.This course extends and applies the concepts of Algebra I andintroduces concepts from Algebra II. The curriculum includes thestudy of linear, quadratic, polynomial, and exponential functions.Data collection and analysis are emphasized and technology is utilized.Projects and math labs, designed to integrate mathematicsand science, are used to teach and reinforce concepts.Course contentand pace of instruction will be differentiated to meet the specializedneeds of the student.

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MA271SAlgebra I-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearFirst Semester of:MA 27S AlgebraDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. - 1 Cr.Mathematical practices and modeling with mathematics are embeddedinto standards for algebra to include the study of number andquantity, functions, reasoning with equations and inequalities, andinterpreting categorical and quantitative data. Instructional timeand learning focuses on five critical areas: (1) relationships betweenquantities and reasoning with equations; (2) linear and exponentialrelationships; (3) descriptive statistics; (4) expressions and equations:and (5) quadratic functions and modeling. Course content and paceof instruction will be differentiated to meet the specialized needs of thestudent.

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MA272SAlgebra I-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearSecond Semester of:MA 27S AlgebraDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. - 1 Cr.Mathematical practices and modeling with mathematics are embeddedinto standards for algebra to include the study of number andquantity, functions, reasoning with equations and inequalities, andinterpreting categorical and quantitative data. Instructional timeand learning focuses on five critical areas: (1) relationships betweenquantities and reasoning with equations; (2) linear and exponentialrelationships; (3) descriptive statistics; (4) expressions and equations:and (5) quadratic functions and modeling. Course content and pace ofinstruction will be differentiated to meet the specialized needs of thestudent.

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PP37SAlternative Work Experience (SLD, MIMD, ED)-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearPP 37S Alternative Work Experience1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Elective CreditAWE is a work adjustment course that provides job readinessexperience while training in a job site generally within the schoolthrough on-campus work experience or in-district internships. Studentsreceive credit toward graduation for these work experiences. Theprogram can be used as a prerequisite to Community Work Experience.Job sites are individually tailored to help the student's transitionfrom a school work site to training in a paid work site.

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EN88SApproaches to Literature-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearEN 88S Approaches to Literature1 Sem. — 1⁄2 English CreditA reading/literature class for seniors to help develop basic readingskills. Emphasis on reading and understanding short literary selectionsfrom several genres, reading comprehension, vocabularydevelopment, and reading efficiency techniques.This course cannot be repeated for additional elective credit.EN88S: Course may be taken only upon teacher approval. Coursecontent and pace of instruction will be differentiated to meet thespecialized needs of the student.

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EN191SBasic EnglishGrades:Course Added beginning with the 15-16 school yearEN 19S Basic English1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Elective CreditEmphasis is on improvement in reading and writing skills. Thecourse is designed for students who have difficulty in readingand/or English. Basic skills are reinforced and practiced. Coursecontent and pace of instruction will be differentiated to meet thespecialized needs of the student.

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EN192SBasic EnglishGrades:Course added beginning with the 15-16 school yearEN 19S Basic English1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Elective CreditEmphasis is on improvement in reading and writing skills. Thecourse is designed for students who have difficulty in readingand/or English. Basic skills are reinforced and practiced. Coursecontent and pace of instruction will be differentiated to meet thespecialized needs of the student.

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PP57SBasic Science-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearPP 57S Basic Science2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditThis course provides instruction based on the Arizona State Standardsin science. Emphasis will focus on science concepts and contentthrough a hands-on science approach.

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PP23SCareer Exploration-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearPP 23S Career Exploration1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Elective CreditThe purpose of career exploration is for students to explore possiblecareer and vocational options to assist students in determiningwhich skills are needed to obtain a position in their field of interest.Areas addressed will include career data based searches, interestinventories and self advocacy. Methods to be incorporated willinclude guest speakers, hands on activities, technological and personalexperiences.

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PP21SCareer Planning Strategies (SLD, ED, MIMD)-Grades:

Course Description change beginning 16-17 school year

Career Planning Strategies is a specialized class that provides thestudents with the skills necessary to understand the realisticexpectationsof employment. Students will complete vocational assessmentssuch as interest inventories, aptitude assessment and valuesurveys. In addition, the students will develop self-determinationskills, research careers, and identify career expectations.

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PP19SCommunity Awareness-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearPP 19S Community Awareness2 Sem. — 1⁄2 Elective Credit/Sem.This course provides instruction in the free enterprise system as itapplies to independent living. Emphasis includes instruction inbudgeting, cost comparisons, purchasing, making change, determiningthe cost of items, living costs, determining tax on items,and job wages.

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PP29SCommunity Work Experience (SLD, MIMD, ED)-Grades:

Course description change beginning with the 16-17 school yearPP 29S Community Work Experience2 Sem. - 3 Elective CreditCommunity Work Experience are specialized full year programswith students obtaining paid employment in the community. Studentsapply work readiness skills and receive advanced trainingopportunities through paid employment in the community. Jobdevelopment and placement is provided in addition to minimaljob coach assistance, when necessary. Students are required toattend one hour of daily classroom instruction and will work onaverage 15 hours per week.

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MA271CConneccted Algebra I-Grades:

New course beginning 17-18MA 27C Connected Algebra IDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditMathematical practices and modeling mathematics are embeddedinto standards for algebra to include the study of number and quantity,functions, reasoning with equations and inequalities, and interpretingcategorical and quantitative data. Instructional time and learningfocuses on three critical areas: (1) seeing structure in expressions (2)creating equations (3) reasoning with equations. Course may be takenonly upon teacher approval. Course content will be aligned to CoreContent Connectors, instruction will be differentiated to meet thespecializedneeds of the student.

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MA272CConneccted Algebra I-Grades:

New course beginning 17-18MA 27C Connected Algebra IDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditMathematical practices and modeling mathematics are embeddedinto standards for algebra to include the study of number and quantity,functions, reasoning with equations and inequalities, and interpretingcategorical and quantitative data. Instructional time and learningfocuses on three critical areas: (1) seeing structure in expressions (2)creating equations (3) reasoning with equations. Course may be takenonly upon teacher approval. Course content will be aligned to CoreContent Connectors, instruction will be differentiated to meet thespecializedneeds of the student.

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MA381CConnected Algebra Applications-Grades:

New course beginning 17-18MA 38C Connected Algebra ApplicationsDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditThis course extends and applies the concepts of Connected Algebra I.The curriculum includes the study of linear and exponential functions.Course may be taken only upon teacher approval. Course content willbe aligned to Core Content Connectors, and instruction will bedifferentiatedto meet the specialized needs of the student.

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MA382CConnected Algebra Applications-Grades:

New course beginning 17-18MA 38C Connected Algebra ApplicationsDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditThis course extends and applies the concepts of Connected Algebra I.The curriculum includes the study of linear and exponential functions.Course may be taken only upon teacher approval. Course content willbe aligned to Core Content Connectors, and instruction will bedifferentiatedto meet the specialized needs of the student.

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EN191CConnected Freshman Essentials of EnglishGrades:New course beginning 17-18EN 19C Connected Freshman Essentials of EnglishDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 English CreditA course in which the curriculum addresses reading literature andinformationaltext, writing, speaking and listening skills, and languageconcepts (conventions and vocabulary). Students will engage inevidencebased reading and writing. This course reinforces basic readingand writing skills while teaching the essential skills of Freshman Englishat a more individualized pace. Course may be taken only upon teacherapproval. Course content will be aligned to Core Content Connectors,and instruction will be differentiated to meet the specialized needs ofthe student.

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EN192CConnected Freshman Essentials of EnglishGrades:New course beginning 17-18EN 19C Connected Freshman Essentials of EnglishDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 English CreditA course in which the curriculum addresses reading literature andinformationaltext, writing, speaking and listening skills, and languageconcepts (conventions and vocabulary). Students will engage inevidencebased reading and writing. This course reinforces basic readingand writing skills while teaching the essential skills of Freshman Englishat a more individualized pace. Course may be taken only upon teacherapproval. Course content will be aligned to Core Content Connectors,and instruction will be differentiated to meet the specialized needs ofthe student.

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MA301CConnected Geometry-Grades:

New course beginning 17-18MA 30C Connected GeometryDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditMathematical practices and modeling with mathematics are embeddedinto standards for geometry to include the study of congruence,similarity, right triangles, and trigonometry, circles, expressing geometricproperties with equations, and geometric measurement anddimension. Instructional time and learning focuses on five critical areas:(1) congruence; (2) similarity; (3) connecting algebra and geometrythrough coordinates; (4) area of circles; (5) applications of probability.Course may be taken only upon teacher approval. Course content willbe aligned to Core Content Connectors, and instruction will bedifferentiatedto meet the specialized needs of the student.

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MA302CConnected Geometry-Grades:

New course beginning 17-18MA 30C Connected GeometryDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditMathematical practices and modeling with mathematics are embeddedinto standards for geometry to include the study of congruence,similarity, right triangles, and trigonometry, circles, expressing geometricproperties with equations, and geometric measurement anddimension. Instructional time and learning focuses on five critical areas:(1) congruence; (2) similarity; (3) connecting algebra and geometrythrough coordinates; (4) area of circles; (5) applications of probability.Course may be taken only upon teacher approval. Course content willbe aligned to Core Content Connectors, and instruction will bedifferentiatedto meet the specialized needs of the student.

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EN371CConnected Junior Essentials of EnglishGrades:New course beginning 17-18EN 38C Connected Sophomore Essentials of EnglishDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 English CreditA course in which the curriculum addresses reading literature andinformationaltext, writing, speaking and listening skills, and languageconcepts (conventions and vocabulary). Students will engage inevidencebased reading and writing. This course reinforces basic readingand writing skills while teaching the essential skills of SophomoreEnglishat a more individualized pace. Course may be taken only uponteacher approval. Course content will be aligned to Core ContentConnectors,and instruction will be differentiated to meet the specializedneeds of the student.

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EN372CConnected Junior Essentials of EnglishGrades:New course beginning 17-18EN 38C Connected Sophomore Essentials of EnglishDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 English CreditA course in which the curriculum addresses reading literature andinformationaltext, writing, speaking and listening skills, and languageconcepts (conventions and vocabulary). Students will engage inevidencebased reading and writing. This course reinforces basic readingand writing skills while teaching the essential skills of SophomoreEnglishat a more individualized pace. Course may be taken only uponteacher approval. Course content will be aligned to Core ContentConnectors,and instruction will be differentiated to meet the specializedneeds of the student.

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MA351CConnected Personal Finance-Grades:

New course beginning 17-18MA 35C Connected Personal FinanceDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditThis course introduces students to the basics of financial literacyincludingsuch topics as creating personal financial goals, saving, banking,using debit and credit cards, and making purchases. Course maybe taken only upon teacher approval. Course content will be aligned toCore Content Connectors, and instruction will be differentiated to meetthe specialized needs of the student.

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MA352CConnected Personal Finance-Grades:

New course beginning 17-18MA 35C Connected Personal FinanceDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 Math CreditThis course introduces students to the basics of financial literacyincludingsuch topics as creating personal financial goals, saving, banking,using debit and credit cards, and making purchases. Course maybe taken only upon teacher approval. Course content will be aligned toCore Content Connectors, and instruction will be differentiated to meetthe specialized needs of the student.

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RD511CConnected Reading I-Grades:

New course beginning 17-18Difficulty: Low 2 Sem — 1 English CreditThese courses are designed to meet the literacy needs of the studentswho require additional support in reading. The classes will focus onimproving the student's literacy skills addressing the essentialcomponentsof Reading: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary,Comprehension,and Fluency. Assessment is required prior to placement inthese classes. Course may be taken only upon teacher approval.Coursecontent will be aligned to Core Content Connectors, and instructionwill be differentiated to meet the specialized needs of the student.

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EN291CConnected Senior Essentials of EnglishGrades:New course beginning 17-18EN 29C Connected Senior Essentials of EnglishDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 English CreditA course in which the curriculum addresses reading literature andinformationaltext, writing, speaking and listening skills, and languageconcepts (conventions and vocabulary). Students will engage inevidencebased reading and writing. This course reinforces basic readingand writing skills while teaching the essential skills of Senior English ata more individualized pace. Course may be taken only upon teacherapproval. Course content will be aligned to Core Content Connectors,and instruction will be differentiated to meet the specialized needs ofthe student.

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EN292CConnected Senior Essentials of EnglishGrades:New course beginning 17-18EN 29C Connected Senior Essentials of EnglishDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 English CreditA course in which the curriculum addresses reading literature andinformationaltext, writing, speaking and listening skills, and languageconcepts (conventions and vocabulary). Students will engage inevidencebased reading and writing. This course reinforces basic readingand writing skills while teaching the essential skills of Senior English ata more individualized pace. Course may be taken only upon teacherapproval. Course content will be aligned to Core Content Connectors,and instruction will be differentiated to meet the specialized needs ofthe student.

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EN381CConnected Sophomore Essentials of EnglishGrades:New course beginning 17-18EN 38C Connected Sophomore Essentials of EnglishDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 English CreditA course in which the curriculum addresses reading literature andinformationaltext, writing, speaking and listening skills, and languageconcepts (conventions and vocabulary). Students will engage inevidencebased reading and writing. This course reinforces basic readingand writing skills while teaching the essential skills of SophomoreEnglishat a more individualized pace. Course may be taken only uponteacher approval. Course content will be aligned to Core ContentConnectors,and instruction will be differentiated to meet the specializedneeds of the student.

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EN382CConnected Sophomore Essentials of EnglishGrades:New course beginning 17-18EN 38C Connected Sophomore Essentials of EnglishDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 English CreditA course in which the curriculum addresses reading literature andinformationaltext, writing, speaking and listening skills, and languageconcepts (conventions and vocabulary). Students will engage inevidencebased reading and writing. This course reinforces basic readingand writing skills while teaching the essential skills of SophomoreEnglishat a more individualized pace. Course may be taken only uponteacher approval. Course content will be aligned to Core ContentConnectors,and instruction will be differentiated to meet the specializedneeds of the student.

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IT04SCTE-Environmental Services-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearIT 04S - Environmental Services1 year—21⁄2 Fine/Practical Arts/Elective CreditEnvironmental Services is a two year program that will introducestudents to the global skills associated with industrial technologytrades. This is a 2.5 hour class that will focus on developing job skillsand custodial related skills. Students will learn hard floor care, carpetcare, hotel/motel housekeeping, commercial laundry and autodetailing. This class is targeted for students with work readiness andmeasurable post secondary goals within construction trades.

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EN81SFundamental Writing Lab-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearEN 81S Fundamental Writing Lab1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Elective CreditThis course is designed for students who need further help withtheir writing skills. Course content and pace of instruction will bedifferentiated to meet the specialized needs of the student.

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MA301SGeometry-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearFirst Semester of:*MA 30S Geometry2 Sem. - 1 Cr.Mathematical practices and modeling with mathematics areembedded into standards for geometry to include the study ofcongruence, similarity, right triangles, and trigonometry, circles,expressing geometric properties with equations, and geometricmeasurement and dimension. Instructional time and learning focuseson six critical areas: (1) congruence, proof, and constructions;(2) similarity, proof and trigonometry; (3) extending to threedimensions; (4) connecting algebra and geometry through coordinates;(5) circles with and without coordinates; and (6) applicationsof probability. Course content and pace of instruction will bedifferentiated to meet the specialized needs of the student.

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MA302SGeometry-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearSecond Semester of:*MA 30S Geometry2 Sem. - 1 Cr.Mathematical practices and modeling with mathematics areembedded into standards for geometry to include the study ofcongruence, similarity, right triangles, and trigonometry, circles,expressing geometric properties with equations, and geometricmeasurement and dimension. Instructional time and learning focuseson six critical areas: (1) congruence, proof, and constructions;(2) similarity, proof and trigonometry; (3) extending to threedimensions; (4) connecting algebra and geometry through coordinates;(5) circles with and without coordinates; and (6) applicationsof probability. Course content and pace of instruction will bedifferentiated to meet the specialized needs of the student.

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PP81SHealth Education-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearPP 81S Health Education1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Elective CreditA comprehensive study of alcohol, drug and tobacco abuse to thehuman body. Includes nutrition, digestion, disease, public healthand improving personal health attitudes, and a unit on first aid andsafety. Speakers from community drug and alcohol rehabilitationgroups may be invited.

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II03SIndividual Instruction-Grades:

Course description change beginning 16-17 School YearII 03S Individual Instruction1 Sem. - 1/2 Elective CreditThe Individual Instruction course provides an opportunity for students tolearn specific strategies pertaining to a targeted area. This courseplaces emphasis on methods of instruction utilizing an abundance ofresources to assist students.

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EN371SJunior Essentials of Reading and Writing-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearFirst Semester of:EN 37 Junior Essentials of Reading and WritingDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 English CreditThis course combines improving basic skills in reading throughliterature study,remedial instruction in speaking, thinking, listening and writing.Vocabularybuilding and study skills are also emphasized. Course objectiveswill reflect those of Junior English, but at a slower, more individualizedpace. Course may be taken only upon teacher approval. Coursecontent and pace of instruction will be differentiated to meet thespecialized needs of the student.

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EN372SJunior Essentials of Reading and Writing-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearSecond Semester of:EN 37 Junior Essentials of Reading and WritingDifficulty: Low 2 Sem. — 1 English CreditThis course combines improving basic skills in reading throughliterature study,remedial instruction in speaking, thinking, listening and writing.Vocabularybuilding and study skills are also emphasized. Course objectiveswill reflect those of Junior English, but at a slower, more individualizedpace. Course may be taken only upon teacher approval. Coursecontent and pace of instruction will be differentiated to meet thespecialized needs of the student.

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PP51SLife Skills-Grades:

Course Description changed beginning 14-15 school yearPP 51S Life Skills2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditThis course provides instruction in activities that increases a student'sability to function with maximum participation possible intheir daily life, within present and future environments. Activitiesmay include health and safety, adult living skills (i.e. shopping,interpreting bus schedules, purchasing), meal preparation andplanning.

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PP60SListening and Speaking and Increased Social Skills-Grades:

Course Description changed beginning 14-15 school yearPP 60S Listening/Speaking and Increased Social Skills2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditThis course provides instruction based on Arizona State Standardsfor listening and speaking. Instruction will focus on communicationskills needed for maximum participation and independence withinthe school.

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MA601SMath Skill Builder-Grades:

Course Changed to MA60S Math Skill Builder beginning 16-17 schoolyear*New Description*An elective class designed to reinforce prerequisite skills formathematicscourses and to support students in the area of content. Thiscourse is taught as a companion course with other math courseswhen needed. This course does not count as a required math credittoward graduation. Successful completion of the course will providestudents with elective credit. MA 60S: Course may be takenonly upon teacher approval. Course content and pace of instructionwill be differentiated to meet the specialized needs of the student.Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearNew course 13-141st Semester of:MA 60 Algebra Skill BuilderDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. 1 Elective Cr.An algebra elective class designed to reinforce prerequisite skills foralgebra and support students in the area of Algebra I content. Thiscourse is taught as a companion course with MA 27 when needed. Thiscourse does not count as a required math credit toward graduation.Successful completion of the course will provide students with electivecredit. Course content and pace of instruction will be differentiated tomeet the specialized needs of the student.

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MA602SMath Skill Builder-Grades:

Course Change beginning 16-17 school year. MA60S Math Skill Builder*New Description*An elective class designed to reinforce prerequisite skills formathematicscourses and to support students in the area of content. Thiscourse is taught as a companion course with other math courseswhen needed. This course does not count as a required math credittoward graduation. Successful completion of the course will providestudents with elective credit. MA 60S: Course may be takenonly upon teacher approval. Course content and pace of instructionwill be differentiated to meet the specialized needs of the student.Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearNew course 13-142nd Semester of:MA 60 Algebra Skill BuilderDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. 1 Elective Cr.An algebra elective class designed to reinforce prerequisite skillsfor algebra and support students in the area of Algebra I content.This course is taught as a companion course with MA 27 whenneeded. This course does not count as a required math credittoward graduation. Successful completion of the course will providestudents with elective credit.Course content and pace of instruction willbe differentiated to meet the specialized needs of the student.

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PP28SOn-The-Job Training-Grades:

Course Description changed beginning 14-15 school yearPP 28S On-The-Job TrainingThe On the Job Training program is an opportunity for students toearn elective credit while working in a paid or volunteer setting.Students will develop job skills in an actual work setting obtainedon campus or in the community. Students apply work readinessskills and receive advanced training to prepare them for post secondaryjob placement.

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EN54SPaperback Literature-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearEN 54S Paperback Literature1 Sem. — 1⁄2 English CreditThis course develops skills in both reading and writing. Along withwhole group lessons and discussions, students read, analyze andwrite about selected books from various genres. Course contentand pace of instruction will be differentiated to meet the specializedneeds of the student.

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MA351SPersonal Finance-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school year1st Semester of:MA 35 Personal FinanceDifficulty: Average 1-2 Sem. — ½ - 1 Math CreditThis course introduces students to the basics of financial literacyincluding such topics as creating personal financial goals, savingand investing, banking, using debit and credit cards, making majorpurchases, paying payroll and other taxes, and purchasing insurance.By emphasizing the importance of setting goals and creatinga financial plan, students learn to think before spending. Studentswill learn how credit scores can impact one's ability to secure aloan and, in some cases, determine whether they will be hired fora job. Students will also become familiar with some of the realitythat faces everyone when they get their first job, their first apartment,or just take on more personal financial responsibilities.Course contentand pace of instruction will be differentiated to meet the specializedneeds of the student.

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MA352SPersonal Finance-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school year2nd Semester of:MA 35 Personal FinanceDifficulty: Average 1-2 Sem. — ½ - 1 Math CreditThis course introduces students to the basics of financial literacyincluding such topics as creating personal financial goals, savingand investing, banking, using debit and credit cards, making majorpurchases, paying payroll and other taxes, and purchasing insurance.By emphasizing the importance of setting goals and creatinga financial plan, students learn to think before spending. Studentswill learn how credit scores can impact one's ability to secure aloan and, in some cases, determine whether they will be hired fora job. Students will also become familiar with some of the realitythat faces everyone when they get their first job, their first apartment,or just take on more personal financial responsibilities. Course contentand pace of instruction will be differentiated to meet the specializedneeds of the student.

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PP04SPersonal Management-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearPP 04S Personal Management2 - 6 Sem. — 1⁄2 Elective Credit/Sem.The student will demonstrate methods of understanding andaccepting self as a responsible and contributing member of thefamily, employment group, and community. Includes personal andsocial development, household management, community andagency resources, and consumer skills. Course content and pace ofinstruction will be differentiated to meet the specialized needs ofthe student.

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PP80SPhysical Education-Grades:

Course description change beginning 16-17 school yearPP 80S Physical Education1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 PE CreditThis course provides students a basic foundation in the areas ofnutrition, recreation/ leisure, and aerobic activity through interactivelearning experiences which are designed to promote andincrease lifetime physical fitness.

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RD511SReading and Linguistics I-Grades:

Course description change beginning 14-15 school yearFirst Semenster of:2 Sem. - 1 Elective Cr.This series of courses is designed to meet the reading needs ofstudents.Instruction is provided in phonemic awareness, phonics,word recognition, spelling, vocabulary, morphology, grammar,reading comprehension, and writing. Assessment is required priorto placement in these classes. If these courses are taken in highschool, students will receive elective credit. Students do not receiveEnglish credit for these courses; in order to receive an English credit,the course must have an EN prefix.

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RD512SReading and Linguistics I-Grades:

Course description change beginning 14-15 school yearSecond Semester of:2 Sem. - 1 Elective Cr.This series of courses is designed to meet the reading needs ofstudents.Instruction is provided in phonemic awareness, phonics,word recognition, spelling, vocabulary, morphology, grammar,reading comprehension, and writing. Assessment is required priorto placement in these classes. If these courses are taken in highschool, students will receive elective credit. Students do not receiveEnglish credit for these courses; in order to receive an English credit,the course must have an EN prefix.

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RD521SReading and Linguistics II-Grades:

Course description change beginning 14-15 school yearFirst Semester of:Reading and Linguistics II2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditThis series of courses is designed to meet the language needs ofstudents. Instruction is provided in phonemic awareness, phonics,word recognition, spelling, vocabulary, morphology, grammar,reading comprehension, and writing. Assessment is required priorto placement in these classes. If these courses are taken in highschool, students will receive elective credit. Students do notreceive English credit for these courses; in order to receive anEnglish credit, the course must have an EN prefix.Course may be taken only upon teacher approval.Course content and instruction will be differentiated to meet thespecialized needs of the student.

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RD522SReading and Linguistics II-Grades:

Course description change beginning 14-15 school yearSecond Semester of:Reading and Linguistics II2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditThis series of courses is designed to meet the language needs ofstudents. Instruction is provided in phonemic awareness, phonics,word recognition, spelling, vocabulary, morphology, grammar,reading comprehension, and writing. Assessment is required priorto placement in these classes. If these courses are taken in highschool, students will receive elective credit. Students do notreceive English credit for these courses; in order to receive anEnglish credit, the course must have an EN prefix.Course may be taken only upon teacher approval.Course content and instruction will be differentiated to meet thespecialized needs of the student.

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RD531SReading and Linguistics III-Grades:

Course description change beginning 14-15 school yearFirst Semester of:RD53S Reading and Linguistics III2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditThis series of courses is designed to meet the language needs ofstudents. Instruction is provided in phonemic awareness, phonics,word recognition, spelling, vocabulary, morphology, grammar,reading comprehension, and writing. Assessment is required priorto placement in these classes. If these courses are taken in highschool, students will receive elective credit. Students do notreceive English credit for these courses; in order to receive anEnglish credit, the course must have an EN prefix.Course may be taken only upon teacher approval.Course content and instruction will be differentiated to meet thespecialized needs of the student.

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RD532SReading and Linguistics III-Grades:

Course description change beginning 14-15 school yearSecond Semester of:RD53S Reading and Linguistics III2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditThis series of courses is designed to meet the language needs ofstudents. Instruction is provided in phonemic awareness, phonics,word recognition, spelling, vocabulary, morphology, grammar,reading comprehension, and writing. Assessment is required priorto placement in these classes. If these courses are taken in highschool, students will receive elective credit. Students do notreceive English credit for these courses; in order to receive anEnglish credit, the course must have an EN prefix.Course may be taken only upon teacher approval.Course content and instruction will be differentiated to meet thespecialized needs of the student.

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RD541SReading and Linguistics IV-Grades:

Course description change beginning 14-15 school yearFirst Semester of:RD54S Reading and Linguistics IV2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditThis series of courses is designed to meet the language needs ofstudents. Instruction is provided in phonemic awareness, phonics,word recognition, spelling, vocabulary, morphology, grammar,reading comprehension, and writing. Assessment is required priorto placement in these classes. If these courses are taken in highschool, students will receive elective credit. Students do notreceive English credit for these courses; in order to receive anEnglish credit, the course must have an EN prefix.Course may be taken only upon teacher approval.Course content and instruction will be differentiated to meet thespecialized needs of the student.

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RD542SReading and Linguistics IV-Grades:

Course description change beginning 14-15 school yearSecond Semester of:RD54S Reading and Linguistics IV2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditThis series of courses is designed to meet the language needs ofstudents. Instruction is provided in phonemic awareness, phonics,word recognition, spelling, vocabulary, morphology, grammar,reading comprehension, and writing. Assessment is required priorto placement in these classes. If these courses are taken in highschool, students will receive elective credit. Students do notreceive English credit for these courses; in order to receive anEnglish credit, the course must have an EN prefix.Course may be taken only upon teacher approval.Course content and instruction will be differentiated to meet thespecialized needs of the student.

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PP36SSecondary Work Experience (Functional)-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearPP 36S Secondary Work Experience1 or 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 or 1 Elective CreditSWEP is a vocational course that provides job readiness experiencewhile training on a job site generally within the school or community.Students are in the classroom 1 hour per day and then spenda minimum of 225 minutes per week in a training environment.Students receive credit toward graduation but are not paid forthese work experiences. The program can be used as the vocationalclass prerequisite for OJT.

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EN50SSenior Literature-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearEN 50S Senior Literature1 Sem. — 1⁄2 English CreditThis course is designed specifically for seniors interested in generalsurvey of the literature as opposed to the more specific, advancedliterature courses. Course content and pace of instruction will bedifferentiated to meet the specialized needs of the student.

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PP85SService Learning-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearPP 85S Service Learning2 hrs./week = 1⁄2 Elective Credit/Sem.5 hrs./week = 1 Elective Credit/Sem.A chance to do volunteer service in the community for experienceand training.

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EN381SSophomore Essentials of Reading and Writing-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearFirst Semester of:EN 38S Sophomore Essentials of Reading and Writing2 Sem. - 1 Cr.This course reinforces basic skills in reading and writing whileteaching the essential skills at a slower, more individual pace.Course content and pace of instruction will be differentiated to meet thespecialized needs of the student.

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EN382SSophomore Essentials of Reading and Writing-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearSecond Semester of:EN 38S Sophomore Essentials of Reading and Writing2 Sem. - 1 Cr.This course reinforces basic skills in reading and writing whileteaching the essential skills at a slower, more individual pace.Course content and pace of instruction will be differentiated to meet thespecialized needs of the student.

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SK10SStudy Skills-Grades:

Course description change beginning 14-15 school yearSK 10S Study Skills1 - 2 Sem. - 1/2 - 1 Cr.A course to teach skills in organization, reading, note taking, testtaking, assignment completion, stress and time management,communication and self advocacy with an emphasis on applicationof strategies to content areas. Course content and pace of instructionwill be differentiated to meet the specialized needs of the student.

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PP94SVisual Impairment Individual Instruction-Grades:

PP 94S Visual Impairment Individual Instruction1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Elective CreditThis course covers slate and stylus skills, typing/computer training,other specialized technology training, visual efficiency training, listeningskills, daily living skills, sensory awareness and career awareness.

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PP86SVocational Training Experience-Grades:

Course description changed beginning 14-15 school yearPP 86S Vocational Training Experience2 hrs./week = 1⁄2 Elective Credit/Sem.5 hrs./week = 1 Elective Credit/Sem.The program fits the individual need of the student. Many studentswill also be involved with Vocational Rehabilitation or othercommunity agencies.

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PP63SWorkplace Skills-Grades:

PP 63S Workplace Skills2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditThis course includes appropriate opportunities/activities for trainingstudents to acquire and perform meaningful work skills andhabits in a variety of integrated work environments.

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Social StudiesDepartment:

SS51American Government-Grades:

*SS 51 American GovernmentDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Social Studies CreditPrerequisites: 1 year of American HistoryThe fundamentals of government on the national, state and locallevels will be examined, including the three branches of government,rights and responsibilities of American citizenship, and thedevelopment and role of political parties. NOTE: This coursemeets the graduation requirement for Government.

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SS351American History-Grades:

Course Description/Title changed beginning with the 15-16 school year.First Semester of:*SS 35 American HistoryDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Social Studies CreditThis course examines the history of the United States beginningwith Pre-Columbian Native cultures of North America continent throughcontemporary issues affecting the United States today. NOTE: Thiscourse meets the high school graduation requirement forAmerican/Arizona History. SS35S: Course may be taken only uponteacher approval. Course content and pace of instruction will bedifferentiated to meet the specialized needs of the student.

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SS352American History-Grades:

Course Description/Title changed beginning with the 15-16 school year.Second Semester of:*SS 35 American HistoryDifficulty: Average 2 Sem. — 1 Social Studies CreditThis course examines the history of the United States beginningwith Pre-Columbian Native cultures of North America continent throughcontemporary issues affecting the United States today. NOTE: Thiscourse meets the high school graduation requirement forAmerican/Arizona History. SS35S: Course may be taken only uponteacher approval. Course content and pace of instruction will bedifferentiated to meet the specialized needs of the student.

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SS56WAP Comparative Government and Politics-Grades:

*SS 56 AP Comparative Government and PoliticsDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditPrerequisite: Teacher approvalThis course will provide students the conceptual tools to developan understanding of some of the world's diverse political structuresand practices. The course will encompass the study of six specificcountries and their governments as well as general concepts usedto interpret the political relationships and institutions found in virtuallyall national politics. Students will take an AP exam in May.See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. NOTE:This is a weighted course.

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SS64WAP European History-Grades:

*SS 64 AP European HistoryDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditThe purpose of this course is to provide the student with a fullacademic year of advanced instruction in European history (1450-Present). Students trace the development in cultural, political,diplomatic, social, intellectual, and economic history through severalchronological periods. Particular attention will be given to thedevelopment of college prep skills. NOTE: This is a weighted course.

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SS67WAP Human Geography-Grades:

*SS 67 AP Human GeographyDifficulty : High 2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditIntroduces student to cultural geography through an examination ofworld, national and local regions with a focus on cultures, populationtrends and issues, patterns of rural and urban land use, growth anddevelopment of cities, and economic development issues. Studentswill take an AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have afinancial hardship. NOTE: This is a weighted course.

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SS87WAP MacroeconomicsGrades:*SS 87 AP MacroeconomicsDifficulty: High 1 Sem. — ½ Economics/Social Studies CreditGrade: 12Prerequisite: 1 year American HistoryThis course provides students a thorough understanding of theprinciples of economics that apply to an economic system as awhole. This course places particular emphasis on the study ofnational income and price-level determination and also developsstudents' familiarity with economic performance measures, thefinancial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth and internationaleconomics. Students will take an AP exam in May. See your schoolcounselor if you have a financial hardship. NOTE: This is a weightedcourse. NOTE: This course meets the graduation requirement forEconomics.

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SS79WAP Psychology-Grades:

*SS 79 AP PsychologyDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Elective CreditThe purpose of the Advanced Placement Psychology course is tointroduce students to the systematic and scientific study of thebehavior and mental processes of humans and other animals. Studentsare exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomenaassociated with each of the major subfields withinpsychology. They also learn about the methods psychologists usein their scientific research and practice. Students should be preparedto complete work equivalent to what they would encounterin an introductory college course in psychology. Students will takean AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financialhardship. NOTE: This is a weighted course.

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SS52WAP United States Government and Politics-Grades:

*SS 52 AP United States Government and PoliticsDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Social Studies CreditPrerequisites: 1 year American HistoryThis course provides an analytical perspective on government andpolitics in the United States. This course involves both the study ofgeneral concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis ofspecific case studies. Students will take an AP exam in May. Seeyour school counselor if you have a financial hardship. NOTE: Thiscourse meets the high school graduation requirements for Governmentand Economics. NOTE: This is a weighted course.

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SS39WAP US History-Grades:

**SS 39 AP United States HistoryDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Social Studies CreditThis course is designed to replicate a college-level introductoryUnited States History Survey Course. It will focus on preparingthe students to critically analyze both primary and secondarysources, develop a thesis, and support it with concrete historicalevidence and stress the understanding of key components containedin America's past. Students will take an AP exam in May.See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. NOTE:This course meets graduation requirements for American/ArizonaHistory. NOTE: This is a weighted course.

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SS28WHonors World History/Geography-Grades:

*SS 28 Honors World History/GeographyDifficulty: High 2 Sem. — 1 Social Studies CreditA rigorous course designed for advanced students who would liketo combine writing skills with the study of World History and thehumanities. This course uses an interrelated chronologicalapproach, and prepares students for college prep courses. Thecurriculum traces the development of civilizations from early prehistoricpeople to the present and includes the teaching of geographicconcepts. NOTE: This course meets the high schoolgraduation requirement for World History. NOTE: This is aweighted course.

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SS57Principles and Practices of Economics-Grades:

*SS 57 Principles and Practices of EconomicsDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Social Studies CreditPrerequisite: 1 year of American HistoryFamiliarizes the student with basic principles of economics, with anemphasis on capitalism and resource allocation. Included are theprinciples of financial management and career planning. Close attentionis given to micro and macro economic applications. NOTE: This coursemeets the high school graduation requirement for Economics.

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SS76Psychology I-Grades:

*SS 76 Psychology IDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Elective CreditThe purpose of Psychology I is to develop a curiosity about andappreciation of the extent to which scientific methods can beapplied toward understanding human behavior. The courseincludes a basic introduction to what psychology is, its relationshipto learning, personal and social adjustments of the brain andbehavior, and behavioral disorders and treatments.

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SS77Psychology II-Grades:

*SS 77 Psychology IIDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Elective CreditPrerequisites: SS 76The purpose of the Psychology II course is to expand upon basicconcepts introduced in Psychology I and continue the explorationof human behavior in the areas of psychology, developing ahealthy personality, human development and social psychology.Students will explore issues related to child and adolescent psychology,states of consciousness, the brain and behavior, psychologyof aging,and stereotyping and prejudice.

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SS78Sociology-Grades:

*SS 78 SociologyDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Elective CreditOffers materials essential to understanding ourselves and thecomplexitiesof today's society. Includes understanding basic social units, socialinstitutions, social norms and social changes, each of which arerelevant in our present society. The study of sociology requires thatstudents and teachers alike study various aspects of society from anon-biased point of view.

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SS221World History/Geography-Grades:

Course Activated beginning with the 15-16 school yearWorld History/GeographyDifficulty- Average 2 Sem. 1 Social Studies CreditThe course traces the development of civilizations from early prehistoricpeople to the present and includes the teaching of geographicconcepts. NOTE: This course meets the high school graduationrequirement for World History. SS22S: Course may be taken only uponteacher approval. course content and pace of instruction will bedifferentiated to meet the specialized needs of the student.

Old Info:World History/Geography II (Spring)

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SS222World History/Geography-Grades:

Course Activated beginning with the 15-16 school year

World History/GeographyDifficulty- Average 2 Sem. 1 Social Studies CreditThe course traces the development of civilizations from early prehistoricpeople to the present and includes the teaching of geographicconcepts. NOTE: This course meets the high school graduationrequirement for World History. SS22S: Course may be taken only uponteacher approval. course content and pace of instruction will bedifferentiated to meet the specialized needs of the student.

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Traffic SafetyDepartment:

TS321Driver Education-Grades:

First Semester of:TS 32 Driver EducationDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Elective CreditGrades: 10-12Fees: Fee is paid through the school bookstore for optionalbehind the wheel trainingDriver Education is a one-semester course aimed at the developmentof the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for performingas a competent vehicle operator and highway user.It is a multi-phase program consisting of classroom instruction,simulator instruction and on-street instruction. The on-streetinstruction is conducted before and after school, on week-endsand vacation days.The course is open to all students who will be 15 years and sixmonths or older by November 1st for the first semester, and April1st for the second semester. (Normally 10th grade).The completion of this course, including the optional on-the-streetinstruction, may qualify the student for an insurance premium reduction.The student must earn a "C" or better in all phases to receivethe Certificate of Completion Card upon completion of the course.As all Mesa high schools' Traffic Safety programs are StateApproved, the course qualifies as one of the methods for the studentsto obtain their Drivers License under the State's GraduatedLicense program. Also, the fee paid for Behind-the-Wheel qualifiesfor the extra -curricular State tax credit (ECA).

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TS322Driver Education-Grades:

Second Semester of:TS 32 Driver EducationDifficulty: Average 1 Sem. — 1⁄2 Elective CreditGrades: 10-12Fees: Fee is paid through the school bookstore for optionalbehind the wheel trainingDriver Education is a one-semester course aimed at the developmentof the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for performingas a competent vehicle operator and highway user.It is a multi-phase program consisting of classroom instruction,simulator instruction and on-street instruction. The on-streetinstruction is conducted before and after school, on week-endsand vacation days.The course is open to all students who will be 15 years and sixmonths or older by November 1st for the first semester, and April1st for the second semester. (Normally 10th grade).The completion of this course, including the optional on-the-streetinstruction, may qualify the student for an insurance premium reduction.The student must earn a "C" or better in all phases to receivethe Certificate of Completion Card upon completion of the course.As all Mesa high schools' Traffic Safety programs are StateApproved, the course qualifies as one of the methods for the studentsto obtain their Drivers License under the State's GraduatedLicense program. Also, the fee paid for Behind-the-Wheel qualifiesfor the extra -curricular State tax credit (ECA).

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SA54Student Assistance - Traffic Safety-Grades:

Student Assistance, Traffic Safety1 - 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 - 1 Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher, administrator, counselor, parental approvalDesigned to give students an opportunity to investigate in-depthprofessional fields they are considering for entry. Offers themexperiences in more advanced facilities than those available onthe high school campus.

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World LanguagesDepartment:

WL28WAmerican Sign Langauge III-Grades:

New course beginning 16-17 school yearWL28 American Sign Language IIIDifficulty: Average - High 2 Sem. - 1 WL Credit

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity todemonstrate better comprehension and expression in American Sign.Advances study of vocabulary, idioms, classifiers, use of space, andgrammatical features of American Sign will be included. Students willengage in conversations with native signers, as well as participate in anin-depth study of the Deaf culture. NOTE: This is a weighted course.

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WL181American Sign Language I-Grades:

First Semester of:*WL 18 American Sign Language IDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditStudents are introduced to basic sign language vocabulary withemphasis on developing fluency in expressive and receptive signingand finger spelling. The study of Deaf culture is included.

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WL182American Sign Language I-Grades:

Second Semster of:*WL 18 American Sign Language IDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditStudents are introduced to basic sign language vocabulary withemphasis on developing fluency in expressive and receptive signingand finger spelling. The study of Deaf culture is included.

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WL191American Sign Language II-Grades:

First Semester of:*WL 19 American Sign Language IIDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditDesigned for students with continuing interest in Deafness andASL. Emphasis is on fluent expressive signing and confident receptionof signs. ASL grammatical structures and idioms are used.Vocational options in the area of Deafness are presented.

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WL192American Sign Language II-Grades:

Second Semester of:*WL 19 American Sign Language IIDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditDesigned for students with continuing interest in Deafness andASL. Emphasis is on fluent expressive signing and confident receptionof signs. ASL grammatical structures and idioms are used.Vocational options in the area of Deafness are presented.

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WL15WAP Chinese Language and Culture-Grades:

WL15 AP Chinese Lanuage and CultureDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: WL Level IIIExpanded language skills are developed, with emphasis onconversation, discussion, and production of compositions. Appropriatereadings are drawn from a variety of literary sources. Skills necessaryto take the Advanced Placement language test are emphasized.Appropriate cultural components are studied. Studentswill take an AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have afinancial hardship. NOTE: These are weighted courses.

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WL45WAP French Language and Culture-Grades:

WL45 AP French Language and CultureDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: WL Level IIIExpanded language skills are developed, with emphasis onconversation, discussion, and production of compositions. Appropriatereadings are drawn from a variety of literary sources. Skills necessaryto take the Advanced Placement language test are emphasized.Appropriate cultural components are studied. Students will take an APexam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financialhardship. NOTE: These are weighted courses.

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WL35WAP German Language and Culture-Grades:

WL35 AP German Language and CultureDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: WL Level IIIExpanded language skills are developed, with emphasis onconversation, discussion, and production of compositions. Appropriatereadings are drawn from a variety of literary sources. Skills necessaryto take the Advanced Placement language test are emphasized.Appropriate cultural components are studied. Studentswill take an AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have afinancial hardship. NOTE: These are weighted courses.

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WL25WAP Spanish Language & Culture-Grades:

Difficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: WL Level IIIExpanded language skills are developed, with emphasis onconversation, discussion, and production of compositions. Appropriatereadings are drawn from a variety of literary sources. Skills necessaryto take the Advanced Placement language test are emphasized.Appropriate cultural components are studied. Students will take an APexam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financialhardship. NOTE: These are weighted courses.

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WL26WAP Spanish Literature & Culture-Grades:

New Course Title Beginning with the 15-16 School Year:AP Spanish Literature & Culture*WL 26 AP Spanish LiteratureDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditGrade: 11-12Prerequisites: WL 24 or 25, WL 81For the proficient Spanish student, this course is designed to refinelinguistic skills integrated with focus on literature and literary analysis.The student will develop the skills necessary to take the APExam in Spanish Literature. Students will take an AP exam in May.See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship. NOTE:This is a weighted course.

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WL411French I-Grades:

First Semester of:WL41 French IDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: Average or above average in EnglishIntroduces students to the basic vocabulary of the language andcomponents of the culture of the countries in which the languageis spoken. Prepares students to begin to read, write, speak andunderstand the language.

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WL412French I-Grades:

Second Semester of:WL41 French IDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: Average or above average in EnglishIntroduces students to the basic vocabulary of the language andcomponents of the culture of the countries in which the languageis spoken. Prepares students to begin to read, write, speak andunderstand the language.

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WL421French II-Grades:

First Semester of:WL42 French IIDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: WL Level I proficientFeatures application of language skills in reading, writing, andconversation. Level I skills are reviewed and maintained. Appropriatecultural components are studied.

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WL422French II-Grades:

Second Semester of:WL42 French IIDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: WL Level I proficientFeatures application of language skills in reading, writing, andconversation. Level I skills are reviewed and maintained. Appropriatecultural components are studied.

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WL43WFrench III-Grades:

WL 43 French IIIDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: WL Level IIStudents develop and demonstrate language skills in moreadvanced forms of written and oral expression. Appropriate culturalcomponents are studied. NOTE: These are weighted courses.

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WL311German I-Grades:

First Semester of:WL31 German IDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: Average or above average in EnglishIntroduces students to the basic vocabulary of the language andcomponents of the culture of the countries in which the languageis spoken. Prepares students to begin to read, write, speak andunderstand the language.

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WL312German I-Grades:

Second Semester of:WL31 German IDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: Average or above average in EnglishIntroduces students to the basic vocabulary of the language andcomponents of the culture of the countries in which the languageis spoken. Prepares students to begin to read, write, speak andunderstand the language.

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WL321German II-Grades:

First Semester of:WL32 German IIDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: WL Level I proficientFeatures application of language skills in reading, writing, andconversation. Level I skills are reviewed and maintained. Appropriatecultural components are studied.

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WL322German II-Grades:

Second Semester of:WL32 German IIDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: WL Level I proficientFeatures application of language skills in reading, writing, andconversation. Level I skills are reviewed and maintained. Appropriatecultural components are studied.

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WL33WGerman III-Grades:

WL 33 German IIIDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: WL Level II proficientStudents develop and demonstrate language skills in moreadvanced forms of written and oral expression. Appropriate culturalcomponents are studied. NOTE: These are weighted courses.

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WL13WMandarin Chinese III-Grades:

WL13 Mandarin Chinese IIIDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: WL Level II proficientStudents develop and demonstrate language skills in moreadvanced forms of written and oral expression. Appropriate culturalcomponents are studied. NOTE: These are weighted courses.

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WL811Spanish for Spanish Speakers I-Grades:

First Semester of:*WL 81 Spanish for Spanish Speakers IDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Elective/WL CreditDesigned for, but not limited to ELL and bilingual Spanish/Englishstudents, this literature-based class focuses on reading and writingskills in Spanish while exploring and improving comprehension ofliterary works. WL 81 emphasizes the writing process, vocabularyenrichment, grammar, and usage skills.

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WL812Spanish for Spanish Speakers I-Grades:

Second Semester of:*WL 81 Spanish for Spanish Speakers IDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 Elective/WL CreditDesigned for, but not limited to ELL and bilingual Spanish/Englishstudents, this literature-based class focuses on reading and writingskills in Spanish while exploring and improving comprehension ofliterary works. WL 81 emphasizes the writing process, vocabularyenrichment, grammar, and usage skills.

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WL211Spanish I-Grades:

First Semester of:WL21 Spanish IDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: Average or above average in EnglishIntroduces students to the basic vocabulary of the language andcomponents of the culture of the countries in which the languageis spoken. Prepares students to begin to read, write, speak andunderstand the language.

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WL212Spanish I-Grades:

Second Semester of:WL21 Spanish IDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: Average or above average in EnglishIntroduces students to the basic vocabulary of the language andcomponents of the culture of the countries in which the languageis spoken. Prepares students to begin to read, write, speak andunderstand the language.

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WL221Spanish II-Grades:

First Semester of:WL22 Spanish IIDifficulty: Average - High 2 Sem. 1 Cr.Prerequisites: WL Level I proficientFeatures application of language skills in reading, writing, andconversation. Level I skills are reviewed and maintained. Appropriatecultural components are studied.

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WL222Spanish II-Grades:

Second Semester of:WL22 Spanish IIDifficulty: Average - High 2 Sem. 1 Cr.Prerequisites: WL Level I proficientFeatures application of language skills in reading, writing, andconversation. Level I skills are reviewed and maintained. Appropriatecultural components are studied.

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WL23WSpanish III-Grades:

WL 23 Spanish IIIDifficulty: Average-High 2 Sem. — 1 WL CreditPrerequisites: WL Level IIStudents develop and demonstrate language skills in moreadvanced forms of written and oral expression. Appropriate culturalcomponents are studied. NOTE: These are weighted courses.

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SA44Student Assistance, World Language-Grades:

Student Assistance, World Language1 - 2 Sem. — 1⁄2 - 1 Elective CreditPrerequisites: Teacher, administrator, counselor, parental approvalDesigned to give students an opportunity to investigate in-depthprofessional fields they are considering for entry. Offers themexperiences in more advanced facilities than those available onthe high school campus.

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