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INTRODUCTION Letter from the Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum & Instructional Improvement ………..…………….. 2 Course Adoption Process ………………………………………………………………………........................ 4 How to Use the Directory ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Terms and Definitions ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 Graduation Requirements ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 Grade Level Designations ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Service Learning Policy ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8

GENERAL DIRECTORY OF COURSES Course Descriptions (by Course Number) Art (AR) …………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Agriculture-Science (AG) ……………………………………………………………………………….. 12 Business (BS) ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 Computer Science (CS) ………………………………………………………………………………… 16 Consumer Family Science (CFS) ……………………………………………………………………… 17 Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance (HPERD) ………………………………………. 20 Language Arts (LA) ……………………………………………………………………………………… 24 English as a Second Language (ESL) ……………………………………………………………….. 30 Special Education (LS) …………………………………………………………………………………. 33 Mathematics (MA) …………………………………………………….………………………............... 37 Music (MU) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 41 JROTC (RC) ………………………………………………………………………………………………45 School-to-Work (STW)……………………………………………………………………………………48 Science (SC) …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 50 Social Studies (SS) ……………………………………………………………………………………… 54 Theater (TH) ………………………………………………………………………………………………59 Traffic Safety (TS) ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 59 Vocational Technology (VT) [DOE Courses]…………………………………………………………. 60 World Language (WL) …………………………………………………………………………………... 68

SPECIAL PROGRAMS Honors and Advance Placement Courses …………………………………………………………… 71 Pilot Courses …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 71

DOE Courses Indexed by Course Numbers …………………………………………………………. 72

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Jon J.P. Fernandez

Superintendent of Education

Guam Department of Education

Curriculum and Instructional Improvement Office of the Deputy Superintendent

500 Mariner Avenue

Barrigada, Guam 96913 Telephone: (671) 300-1635/1247

[email protected]

Joseph L. M. Sanchez Deputy Superintendent,

Curriculum and Instructional

Improvement

Hafa Adai! This directory is provided to give general information about courses that have been adopted by the Guam Education Board and are offered in Guam’s public high schools. All courses identified in this document have gone through review and pilot and have been sanctioned by the Superintendent of Education and the Guam Education Board pursuant to Board Policy #327. Each course entry contains the official name, the corresponding course number, the number of credits that can be attained per semester upon successful completion of the course, a brief description, the length and any prerequisites required. Students and parents may find this document useful for planning their course pathway toward fulfilling graduation requirements. Counselors may utilize this document for advising and placing students according to their future academic plans (college or career). School administrators may use this document to determine course offerings based on student needs or to develop master schedules at the beginning of a new school year to ensure that appropriate and essential courses required for graduation are in place. The Division of Curriculum and Instruction is charged with updating this document with information on additional, modified, and/or deleted courses. Processes are also in place for stakeholders to provide recommendations for change to this document. If you have questions or concerns regarding this directory, please contact me at 300-1247 or at [email protected].

Joseph L.M. Sanchez

Deputy Superintendent

Curriculum & Instructional Improvement

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Guam Department of Education Public High Schools

George Washington High School

Ethnic Distribution: Chamorro (59%), Filipino (11%), Pac. Isl. (24%), Other (6%)

Accreditation Status: WASC Accredited through June 30, 2018

Address: 298 Washington Drive Mangilao, GU 96913

Principal: Yolinda Hernandez-Avilla

John F. Kennedy High School



Address: 331 N. Marine Corp Drive Tamuning, GU 96931

Principal: Barbara Adamos, Ed.D.

Okkodo High School



Address: 660 Route 3 Dededo, GU 96929

Principal: Begona Flores

Simon Sanchez High School



Address: 395 Juan Jacinto Road Yigo, GU 96929

Principal: Carla Masnayon

Southern High School



Address: 1 Juan Perez Leon Guerrero Drive Santa Rita, GU 96915

Principal: Rosalind Meeks

Tiyan High School


Accreditation Status: Opened SY14-15

Address: 13-15 Mariner Avenue, Admin Bldg (I-Bldg) Barrigada, GU 96913

Principal: Sophia Duenas

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Course Adoption Process

Board of Education Policy 327 concerning curriculum development, states that the Curriculum Committee shall establish procedures to “… ensure an orderly process for the presentation and consideration of proposals for curriculum revision”. These procedures must provide for participation “… at all levels of the Department”. As such, the Superintendent of Education appoints elementary and secondary school administrators and teachers to serve in the Curriculum & Textbook Committee. The responsibility of this Committee is to make curriculum recommendations to the Superintendent on all courses and textbooks that will be used in the public schools. Upon their recommendation for approval, course proposals and/or textbooks are then reviewed by the Superintendent of Education and subsequently given to the Board of Education for final approval. With the exception of pilot programs, which must have the approval of both the Curriculum & Textbook Committee and the Superintendent of Education, all curriculum revision is subject to final approval by the Guam Education Board. Courses and textbooks not approved by the Guam Education Board shall not be taught in the Department of Education classrooms. The PROCESS:

1. A teacher who wishes to introduce a new course to be taught in the public schools fills out the “Course Proposal” form. (The form can be downloaded from the Curriculum & Instruction Division site at https://sites.google.com/a/gdoe.net/curriculum-and-instruction/home/forms.)

2. After completing all the appropriate information on the form, the teacher obtains the signatures of his/her school curriculum committee, including the school principal.

3. School personnel submit the Course Proposal form to the Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum & Instructional Improvement for review.

4. Upon completion of the review, Curriculum & Instruction Division personnel will put the proposal on the Curriculum & Textbook Committee agenda.

5. The teacher proposing the course, along with his/her school principal, will present the proposal to the Curriculum & Textbook Committee and respond to questions about the course from the Committee.

6. Upon the Curriculum & Textbook Committee’s endorsement the teacher will pilot the course for the specified time indicated by the Committee at his/her school.

7. During the pilot period, the teacher will collect data relevant to the course evaluation. 8. At the end of the pilot period, the teacher will complete the “Pilot Course Evaluation” form (The form

can also be downloaded from the Curriculum & Instruction Division site at https://sites.google.com/a/gdoe.net/curriculum-and-instruction/home/forms.) and present his/her findings to the Curriculum & Textbook Committee.

9. Upon the Committee’s endorsement, the proposal is transmitted to the Superintendent for his review 10. After the Superintendent’s approval, a work-session is held with the GEB Curriculum Subcommittee

and upon the Committee’s recommendation, the course is placed on the GEB agenda for consideration for adoption.

https://sites.google.com/a/gdoe.net/curriculum-and-instruction/home/forms

https://sites.google.com/a/gdoe.net/curriculum-and-instruction/home/forms

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How to Use the Directory

All courses offered by the high schools are listed in this Directory of Course Descriptions. The

courses are identified by their respective course number and title. A general description of the

course then follows that includes the number of credits to be earned and any necessary

prerequisites.

Example:

AR101 ART I (.5 per semester)

This course teaches Basic Drawing Techniques which may include a variety of drawing materials (charcoal, pencils, crayons, ink) through observation of real objects, such as plants, people, machines, animals, etc. It covers an expansion of drawing techniques and materials with an emphasis on color utilization. Subject matter may include landscapes and architecture as well as other real objects. Media may include oil pastel, chalk, paint, charcoal, and pencil. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

TERMS & DEFINITIONS

TERM DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION

AP Advanced Placement

Carnegie Unit A minimum amount of teaching time (60 contact hours per 0.5 credit)

Course Description Short narrative about the course

Course Number Official number assigned to the course

Course Title Official name of the course as adopted by the Guam Education Board

Credit A unit of study so certified

ESL English as a Second Language

GCC Guam Community College

GWHS George Washington High School

Honors Course A course where the requirements for letter grades are more challenging and rigorous

JFKHS John F. Kennedy High School

OHS Okkodo High School

Prerequisite Required as a prior condition for taking a course

SHS Southern High School

SSHS Simon Sanchez High School

Semester Designated as the first or second 90 instructional days of the school year.

Credits Per Semester

Course

Description

Course Number

Length of Course and Prerequisites

Course Title

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MANDATE Public Law 31-156, repealed and reenacted § 4114.1 of Chapter 4 of Title 17, Guam Code Annotated, relative to integrating academic curriculum and career and technical education into the Guam Department of Education’s Basic Curricula; and to be known as the “College and Career Readiness (CCaRe) Act”:

Board Policy 351.4, HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Adopted November 27, 2000, by the Board of Education (Governor Carl T.C. Gutierrez)

Graduation Requirements

Required Courses College Prep Career Prep

Language Arts 4 4

Social Studies 4 3

Math** 4 3

Science*** 4 3

Health 1 1

Physical Education 1 1

Chamorro 1 1

Fine Arts 1 1

Total Core Requirements 20 17

Career Prep Courses 0 4-6

Selected Site-Based Courses 4 1-3

Total Credits Required 24 24

*Social Studies Requirements Students must complete the following: 1 credit- Guam History 1 credit- World Studies (World History or World Geography) 1 credit- Citizenship Studies (American Government or Civics or U.S. History) Note: College Prep students must take U.S. History and American Government **Math Requirements Students must complete the following: 1 credit- Algebra II or Geometry (Algebra I is a prerequisite for these courses)

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Note: Career Prep students may substitute Applied Math I for Algebra II or Geometry ***Science Requirements Students must complete the following 1 credit- Life Science 1 credit- Physical Science A minimum of 24 credits is required for graduation from a Guam public high school.

Additional credits may be required for students seeking career prep program certificates, which are awarded in addition to the diploma.

Career Prep courses are those courses, which fulfill the requirements of a specific career program.

Selected Site-Based courses are the selection of courses that the school must provide that will enable students to complete an approved course of study.

Both Career Prep and Selected Site-Based Courses may differ from school to school based on student needs and available resources.

Grade Level Designation

GRADE LEVEL

CREDITS EARNED

9TH Grade 0 - 5.5

10th Grade 6.0 –11.5

11th Grade 12.0 – 17.5

12th Grade 18.0 or more

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Honors/Advanced Placement (AP) Courses The high school student who needs academic challenge and stimulation is often an overlooked member of the student population. S/he is the student who has demonstrated the ability to reach beyond the requirements of the prescribed program of instruction and is ready to face the demands of courses exceeding those of the regular curriculum. The Honors/Advanced Placement courses are designed to allow the high schools to seek and educate all students so that each has the opportunity to expand their full knowledge beyond the confines of the regular curriculum. These courses are not meant to isolate these gifted students from their peers, but rather to challenge them to perform at a higher level of excellence than that demanded by the regular curriculum, while at the same time providing the social setting necessary for the development of a well-rounded personality. All schools wishing to label a course “AP” must get approval from the College Board by completing a subject-specific AP

Course Audit form and the syllabus for each teacher of that AP course. In addition, beginning in August of each academic

year, administrators must renew previously authorized course that are again offered in the new school year to ensure the

inclusion of these course in the initial publication of the AP Course Ledger. All new courses, including AP courses, must

also get approval from the Guam Education Board before they are offered at any of the public high schools.

Dual Enrollment Courses

The Department of Education (DOE) has embarked into a cooperative program that provides the opportunity for able and ambitious high school students to earn dual high school and college credits at either the University of Guam (UOG) or the Guam Community College (GCC).

The overall purpose for offering dual enrollment courses is to provide high school juniors and seniors with rigorous and challenging college level courses. In the Department of Education, our goals are to provide a meaningful transition from high school to college course work while students are in a familiar and comfortable environment; provide a cost effective head start for college-bound students; and to provide equitable opportunities for DOE students no matter which high school they attend.

Depending on where the student chooses to take college courses, he/she must first fill out a Dual Enrollment application and get approval from his/her math and language arts teachers, his/her counselor who will certify that he/she has not taken and received credit for the equivalent high school course(s), parent permission and approval from the principal. The student must also successfully meet the entrance exam requirements of the University of Guam or the Guam Community College. Upon satisfactory completion of these courses, students will earn both college credits from either the University of Guam or Guam Community College and high school credits from the Department of Education. It is important to note that students who do not get prior approval by officially enrolling in the dual enrollment program will not have their UOG or GCC grade accepted for credit in the DOE schools. For more information about eligibility requirements of UOG or GCC and to obtain a Dual Enrollment Application, please see your school guidance counselor.

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ART AR101 ART I (.5 per semester)

This course teaches Basic Drawing Techniques which may include a variety of drawing materials (charcoal, pencils, crayons, ink) through observation of real objects, such as plants, people, machines, animals, etc. The course also expands on the drawing techniques and materials with emphasis on color utilization. Subject matter may include landscapes and architecture as well as other real objects. Media may include oil pastel, chalk, paint, charcoal and pencil. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

AR104 BASIC DESIGN DRAWING (.5 per semester)

Introduction to the elements of art, such as color, line and value, and the application of the principles of art in two-dimensional forms using multi-media is made. An in-depth study of the principles and elements of the art using multi-media which may include three-dimensional forms is made. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

AR201 CERAMICS I (.5 per semester)

An instructional program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by producing art works out of clay and similar materials. Ceramics I includes instruction in hand built and wheel thrown techniques; molding; slips and glazes; trimming and decorating; firing and kiln operations; oxidation; mixed media; ceramic murals; and personal style development. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

AR202 ART II (.5 per semester)

This course teaches advanced drawing techniques which reemphasizes principles and elements learned in AR101. Students also create items through various processes which may include but not limited to carving and papier-mâché assemblages. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: AR101

AR203 PHOTOGRAPHY (.5 per semester)

Photography covers the principles and techniques of visually communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images in film and digital form. It includes instruction in camera operation, image manipulation, light and composition, printing and presentation media, color and special effects, photographic history and in technology career applications. Length: Two Semesters Prerequisite: None

AR204 ADVANCED DESIGN/MURALS (.5 per semester)

This course is a continuation of the basic ART I program. This course enables students to further explore drawing, printing, painting, sculpture and public art using a wider variety of media. Maintaining a portfolio, organizing student art shows, entering their artwork in competitions and researching artists/art movements are all part of their in-depth study. Art appreciation, analysis and history will be incorporated into lessons. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: AR101 or Portfolio Review

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AR205 ENVIRONMENTAL ART (.5 per semester)

This course is an advanced art class designed to provide hands on interactive educational experience, which produces artworks for public viewing. Artworks will be murals and/or sculptural forms to aesthetically improve school campuses or other architectural structures. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: AR101

AR206 THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN/MODELS (.5 per semester)

The focus of study is form and function, i.e., packaging, product design, scale models and their construction. The first quarter will cover a review on elements, and principles of art with emphasis on form and function within 3-dimensional space. Students will experiment with a variety of 3-D construction materials. Second quarter, the emphasis is the production of project-based scale models or production of sculpted works in a variety of materials. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

AR207 GRAPHIC ARTS (.5 per semester)

During this year-long course, students will be introduced to the graphic and printing processes. Students will learn about safety, hand tools, and equipment. They will study typography planning and preparation layout design, basic photography, camera operation, and image manipulation, including an introduction to computerized graphics and printing. Career applications are emphasized. A background in art, design layouts, and/or computer operation is recommended. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

AR301 ADVANCED CERAMICS II (.5 per semester)

This course is an expansion of ceramics techniques using skills acquired in CERAMICS I. Students deal with more complex form and produce quality work suitable for public display. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: AR201

AR302 ART III (.5 per semester)

This is a comprehensive course that extensively covers an advanced approach to painting (watercolor, acrylic, batik), sculpture (plaster, clay, papier-mâché) and fiber arts (macramé and rug making). It includes further study in art history & cultural art. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: AR202

AR303 ADVANCED PAINTING (.5 per semester)

This course is an advanced independent study in painting through a mutual contract between student and teacher. First semester students work under the guidelines of specific, art movements as determined by the instructor. A variety of media explored will include: watercolor, acrylic, oil, and batik. Second semester students will select an independent study program mutually agreed with the instructor focusing on two media options. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: AR302

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AR304 ADVANCED DESIGN/COLOR ILLUSTRATION (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to instruct students' advanced use of color application and composition, and in illustrations, lettering and layouts. Students will apply the principles of art to their work. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: AR206

AR305 PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO APPLICATION (.5 per semester)

Photography covers the principles and techniques of visually communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images in film and digital form. It includes instruction in camera operation, image manipulation, light and composition, printing and presentation media, color and special effects, photographic history and in technology career applications. Students participate in producing CDs, DVDs, and other digital media of subjects assigned by the teacher with close teacher supervision. Length: Two Semesters Prerequisite: AR203

AR306 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART STUDIO (.5 per semester)

This course will assist students to use art imagery as inspiration and motivation for discussion and critical analysis. Each student will participate in the design and manipulation of given media to create artwork. Through the various activities, students will also make connections between given cultures and understand art connections through the analysis of styles and movement. The course will also integrate art into other content areas.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Art I or Course Instructor Approval

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AGRICULTURE-SCIENCE

AG101 AGRI-BUSINESS I: (Propagation & Landscape) (.5 per semester)

The course of study is threefold: 1) Art and science of plant propagation; 2) Marketing of products; and 3) Use of products in landscape setting. A hands-on approach will be used to reinforce horticulture skills and principles developed in the classroom. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

AG203 HORTICULTURE (.5 per semester)

This is a general course covering the basics and all areas of horticulture: learning plant parts, propagation, growing crop and flowers, beginning landscape design, turf grass maintenance, pruning orchards, and controlling pests and diseases in the greenhouse and school nursery. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

AG204 AGRI-BUSINESS II: (Landscape/Horticulture) (.5 per semester)

This is a general course covering the basics and all areas of horticulture, learning plant parts, propagation, growing crops and flowers, beginning landscape design, turf grass maintenance, pruning orchards, and controlling pests and diseases in the greenhouse and school nursery. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: AG101

AG301 AGRI-BUSINESS III: (Farm Shop) (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to meet the needs of a student interested in how to set up and maintain a farm operation. It will give the student the background in building design, construction, welding, repairing, equipment, maintenance, and safety on the job. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: AG204

AG302 AGRI-BUSINESS IV: (Hydroponic & Aquaculture) (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to instruct students on the mechanics of hydroponics and aquaculture. It will give students opportunities to apply these skills and those from previous courses in work experiences. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: AG204

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BUSINESS

BS102 CONSUMER AFFAIRS: CALCULATING BUSINESS MACHINES (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to develop skills in the operation of a variety of adding and calculating machines. The course also provides students with a better understanding of themselves and the changing nature of the world of consumerism. Students will learn the various concepts of consumerism and marketing in order to become more informed citizens. Students will become effective workers, manage their resources, and make good consumer practices for the future. Length: One Semester Prerequisite: None

BS103 KEYBOARDING (.5 per semester)

Keyboarding provides an introduction to the personal computer keyboard (alphabetic, numeric and symbolic). Keyboarding skills will be developed on computers. The student will develop and improve keyboarding technique, speed and accuracy. The student will demonstrate proficiency in the use of the keyboard and apply proper ergonomics through in-class assignments. Length: One Semester Prerequisite: None

BS104 TYPING I A/B (.5 per semester)

This course provides the student with an introduction to the keyboard and operational parts of a typewriter. It stresses the development and use of the correct technique used in typing and the development of speed and accuracy. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

BS105/BS105L CLERICAL OFFICE PRACTICE EDUCATION (COPE) I (1)

This course is designed to train the student in areas of office work to a level desirable for employment. The student is advised about office behavioral science and is expected to observe etiquettes and principles taught throughout the entire course. Office assimilation is the desired atmosphere. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

BS107 WORD PROCESSING I (1)

Students will apply basic concepts in using the microcomputers for production of correspondence, business forms, tabulations, manuscripts and reports. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: BS103

BS108 KEYBOARDING APPLICATION (.5 per semester)

This course is an introductory course in keyboarding that focuses on the mastery of the computer keyboard and the touch typing method. Basic word processing concepts and applications will be taught including an introduction to proper formatting of professional business documents such as memorandums, business letters, reports, tables, etc. Students will also learn to use the internet to communicate through email, technology tools for creating projects, and collaborating with other users.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

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BS200 CAREER EXPLORATION (.5 per semester)

Students will explore realities of various occupations in the working world. Students will explore in order to prepare for postsecondary education or employment. Self-assessment and goal setting activities will prepare a student to explore various career options. Students will learn the importance of working in teams, utilizing proper communication skills and tools and developing the characteristics needed for future employment. Length: One semester Prerequisite: None

BS201 ACCOUNTING I A/B (1)

The first semester of this course introduces students to the basic bookkeeping cycle. The student will learn journalizing and posting procedures, and the balancing and closing of books by the double-entry system. The student will be able to keep records of small businesses. The second semester covers various forms of journal entries, preparation of financial statements, and the interpretation on how to use data. Problems and practice sets (when available) are used to simulate accounting procedures. Length: One semester Prerequisite: Recommended for 11

th or 12

th graders, or teacher

recommendation

BS202 WORD PROCESSING II (1)

Students will format complex business documents using a microcomputer. This course requires the use of a lab for the completion of assignments by students. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

BS203 INFORMATION PROCESSING (.5 per semester)

This course is aimed at providing the basic skills to process information to broad areas: keyboarding, computer applications, communications, and management of information. This course provides students with basic skills and advanced concepts using word processing for preparing business letters, memoranda, tables, reports and forms, including but not limited to minutes, agendas, itineraries and articles. Speed accuracy in the preparation of email or hard copy is emphasized. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: BS108

BS204/BS204L CLERICAL OFFICE PRACTICE EDUCATION (COPE) II (1)

Cover office occupational areas in: records keeping, typing, machine transcription, word processing and completing job applications, including how to get a job, resume preparation, interviews, etc. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: BS105

BS206 COMPUTER BUSINESS APPLICATIONS (.5 per semester)

An introductory course that will enable students to acquire basic hands-on business job market skills using software programs in word processing, desktop publishing, database and spreadsheets. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: BS103; Recommended for 10

th, 11

th, or 12

th graders

BS304 COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to help students acquire in-depth knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques utilized in solving business problems and making financial decisions. Students will learn how computer and accounting software help manage, store, calculate, posts retrieve, analyze, and print

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accounting information as well as prepare financial reports. Students will become familiar with the use of business papers, forms, and reports involved in keeping financial records and develop skills to analyze and interpret information common to partnerships and corporations. Note: This course replaced BS 301 Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: BS201

BS400 BANK TELLER (OJT) (1)

Sponsored in conjunction with Bank of Hawaii; trains students to be bank tellers. Students will learn how to balance cash, the elements of providing good customer service, the principles of debits and credits and (Bank of Hawaii) procedures and forms. Teller machines and computers will be used in the training. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: 11

th or 12

th graders enrolled in a college or vocational path

with interest in banking careers BS402 OFFICE AIDES (1)

This course provides hands-on experience in the operations of an office. It teaches completeness, thoroughness, follow-through and protocol in task assignments. NOTE: This course cannot be taken twice for credit.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: 11th or 12

th graders and teacher recommendation.

BS403 BUSINESS MATH USING EXCEL (.5 per semester)

This course provides students with basic business math skills and the use of Excel software need in today’s jobs. Topics to be discussed are basic math functions, fractions, percent, bank services, payroll, purchasing merchandise, markup and markdown, interest, credit and mortgages, and depreciation.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: BS206 or BS203

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COMPUTER SCIENCE CS101 COMPUTER I (.5 per semester)

This is an introductory course to computer programming using the BASIC and FORTRAN languages. Computer vocabulary and history are introduced as needed. The programming emphasis is on mathematical problems. Flowcharting, if-then statements, loops, scripted variables, arrays and special functions are practiced.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None CS102 COMPUTER LITERACY (.5 per semester)

This course introduces functions of the computer in the modern world as well as identifying several computer languages and their primary uses. The course is designed to familiarize students with terminology, concepts, procedures, hardware, and software used in data and word processing and data base applications. Specific areas of skill development include operation commands, data editing, and information storage, identifying computer components (internal/external), how to utilize various tools on various software. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: BS103 or teacher recommendation.

CS201 COMPUTER II (.5 per semester)

This course is a continuation of Computer I. The student will utilize various computer languages being used in the design and implementation of the computer solution to problems in several application areas. The student will use standard algorithms and data structures to solve problems. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: CS101

CS202 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (.5 per semester)

In this course students learn about computers and the role of computers in society. Using computers daily in laboratory setting, they learn the fundamentals of the computer languages (HTML, XHTML, and CSS), introductions to web page designing, internet research and computer software repair/errors.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: CS102 CS301 COMPUTER III (.5 per semester)

This course enables students to use a Desktop Publisher to create newsletters, design web pages, professional business documents, graphics, layouts, and repair basic computer software/hardware. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: CS201

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CONSUMER FAMILY SCIENCES

CFS101 BEGINNING COOKING (.5 per semester)

This course enables the student to evaluate food and kitchen safety and sanitation; learn nutritional content of food, its major functions of the body, and to plan and cook a fully balanced diet through kitchen laboratory activities. The necessary tools, utensils, and equipment will be used in all assigned projects. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

CFS102 FASHION CONSTRUCTION I (.5 per semester)

This beginning course provides an opportunity for the student to select and use patterns, fabrics, and guide sheets in the process of simple garment construction. Students become aware of how the elements and principles of design work in fashion. Other activities include a sewing techniques portfolio, an intro to fashion illustration, wardrobe planning and an intro to careers. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

CFS103 PARENTING (.5 per semester)

In this course instruction includes the development of the child in the family, beginning at birth and progressing through adolescence. Maturing relationships involves the study of relations with family and peers, dating, marriage, parenting, babysitting. The course also includes instruction in the nature, function and significance of human relationships within the family/individual units. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

CFS104 FAMILY LIVING (.5 per semester)

This course prepares students for the establishment and maintenance of satisfying work, home and family life. The course includes instruction in the nature, function and significance of human relationships within the family/individual units. Also includes instruction in the concepts and principles related to various family living conditions, including abuse prevention; the establishment and maintenance of relationships; the preparation for marriage, parenthood, and family life; and the socialization and developmental needs of individuals. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

CFS105 INTRODUCTION TO CFS (.5 per semester)

An instructional program that prepares individuals for the occupation of homemaking, emphasizing the acquisition of knowledge and the development of attitudes, standards, values and skills relevant to nurturing individual and family life. The course includes instruction in consumer education, food and nutrition, family living, parenthood education, child growth and development, housing and home management, resource management, clothing and textiles. Also prepares individuals for balancing work and family roles and enhancing employment skills. This course provides hands-on experience within the various CFS occupational areas. Length: One semester Prerequisite: None

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CFS107 BASIC FOOD & NUTRITION (.5 per semester)

This course teaches individuals to understand the principles of nutrition; the relationship of nutrition to health and wellness; the selection, preparation, and care of food; meal management to meet individual and family food needs and patterns of living; food economics and ecology; cost of food and its value to a dollar; understanding and promoting nutritional knowledge, and applying relevant math and science skills. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

CFS201 INTERMEDIATE COOKING (.5 per semester)

This course aids students in planning nutritious meals within a budget and time schedule and serving meals in a variety of styles. Students are introduced to healthy foods that supply energy and add interest to meals. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: CFS101

CFS202 FASHION CONSTRUCTION II (.5 per semester)

This course is for students with intermediate clothing construction skills. Students will become knowledgeable consumers in the selection of garments, fabrics and accessories, and will use their creativity in making garments for themselves. Students will also have the opportunity to model their made garments. Various care paths in the fashion industry are explored. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: CFS102

CFS203 CHILD DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY (.5 per semester)

This year long course provides students with basic theories and principles concerning pregnancy, parental skills, prenatal care, childbirth, and an in-depth study of the physical, emotional, social, and stages of development of a child in the family, beginning at birth and progressing to age two. Observations will be required in addition to regular class instruction. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

CFS206 HOME ECONOMICS (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to focus on the balance of work and family. The classroom instruction and activities consist of self-assessment, acquiring the concept of earning, time management of home, work, and community involvement activities and families in a global society structure. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

CFS301 ADVANCED COOKING (1)

This course continues the development of skills needed in the food service industry. Students will prepare foods using commercial preparation techniques and equipment. Emphasis will be on sanitation, safety, and teamwork cooperation. Meals will be served in a simulated restaurant environment. The course is offered as a two-hour block. Students may enroll for one or two hours. Length: One semester two-hour block, or two semesters Prerequisite: CFS201

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CFS302 FASHION CONSTRUCTION III (.5 per semester)

This course is structured for students with advanced clothing construction skills. Students will illustrate three original designs, which will be used in a mat board presentation with samples of fabrics, button trims and other accessories. Students will work in collaborative groups to develop and create a line of clothing. Students will have the opportunity to participate in planning the annual fashion show, modeling their designed garments. Various career paths in the fashion industry are explored. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: CFS202

CFS303 INTERMEDIATE FOOD & NUTRITION (.5 per semester)

This course focuses on (1) nutritional requirements of individuals and families and alternative foods to meet those requirements; (2) management of resources in meeting nutritional needs and food preferences of individuals and families; (3) production, marketing, and merchandising systems as they influence the quality, cost, and availability of foods, (4) selected food preparation principles and techniques, (5) psychological facts which influence acceptability of foods. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: CFS107

CFS304 FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION (.5 per semester)

This course is designed for the student who intends to pursue a career in the food service industry. Instructions in nutrition, principles of healthy eating, and the preparation of food are included. Among the topics in this course is a large -scale meal preparation, preserving nutrients throughout the food preparation process, use and care of commercial cooking equipment, food storage, advances in food technology, sanitation, management, and the careers available in the food service industry. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: CFS107

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HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION & DANCE

HE201 HEALTH EDUCATION (.5 per semester)

With the completion of two semesters of Health the students will have received instruction in all seven areas of personal health and safety including social issues as they apply. The areas of concentration during the first semester include: Personal Health Development, Mental/Emotional health, and Chemical Use and Abuse. The areas of concentration for second semester include Fitness/Nutrition, Disease Prevention and Control, Family Life and Human Sexuality, and Personal Safety and Environmental Health. Length: Two Semesters Prerequisite: None

HPERD101 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL FITNESS, SPORTS RHYTHMS & LEISURE ACTIVITIES (.5 per

semester)

This course is recommended for 9th graders and provides instruction in skills necessary to perform a

variety of physical activities and develop an understanding of movement concepts and principles as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities. Through participation in this course in activities such as: individual sports, team sports, rhythm & dance, tumbling and gymnastics, aquatics & leisure activities, students will gain a better understanding of the need to maintain a health-enhancing level of fitness. Development of personal and social behaviors that respects self and others in physical activity settings will be encouraged; and through positive physical experiences, students will internalize the values of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

HPERD103 AQUATICS AND WATER SAFETY (.5 per semester)

This is a basic swimming course which will address the varying swimming skill levels of students. Activities will include instruction on water safety and procedures to follow in emergency situations. This course is also designed to develop student helpers who will assist teachers in the supervision of aquatic classes. Students will also receive instruction on cooperative learning and supervision. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: HPERD 101

HPERD104 DANCE (.5 per semester)

This course will emphasize introductory skills in one or more areas of dance that may include, but not limited to, ballroom dance, folk/cultural dance, square dance, jazz, modern dance, or hip hop. Students will have the opportunity to develop basic rhythm skills, and knowledge about the dance genre. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

HPERD105 GYMNASTICS & TUMBLING (.5 per semester)

This course will include fundamentals of tumbling and apparatus. Appropriate performance strategies and safety procedures for performing and spotting higher level moves on the mat and apparatus. Length: One or Two Semesters (determined in advance at each school) Prerequisite: HPERD101

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HPERD106 INDIVIDUAL SPORTS and LEISURE ACTIVITIES (.5 per semester)

This course will emphasize skills and knowledge necessary for participation in leisure activities, individual sports, and lifetime physical fitness. This course will include but not be limited to the following: golf, archery, bowling, running, walking, weight training, Frisbee, kite flying. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: HPERD101

HPERD107 WHEELS FOR FITNESS FUN (.5 per semester)

This course provides an awareness and participation in physical activities on wheels. Activities may include, but not be limited to, roller blading, roller skiing, roller-skating, skateboarding, scooter boarding, and biking. Length: One or Two semesters Prerequisite: HPERD 101

(determined in advance at each school)

HPERD108 BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE (.5 per semester)

This course is designed for the student desiring to increase knowledge and skill in ballroom dance. This course will focus on style and footwork at a bronze level (beginning ballroom dancer). Students will be encouraged to improve creativity through opportunities to choreographic basic routines utilizing beginning footwork. Through performances they will increase confidence and develop skills in presenting to groups. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

HPERD201 INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED SPORT (.5 per semester)

This course will cover rules, strategies, training methods and actual participation in higher-level contests. The science of sport is brought to light as students are challenged to use critical thinking skills. Length: One semester Prerequisite: HPERD101

HPERD202 FIRST AID and CPR (.5 per semester)

This course will provide basic training in CPR and First Aid. Upon completion of this course, students should complete and pass appropriate tests for certification in CPR and First Aid. Instructor must be a certified CPR/First Aid Trainer. Length: One semester Prerequisite: HPERD 101

HPERD203 INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCE DANCE (.5 per semester)

This course will emphasize skills at a higher level in one or more areas of dance that may include, but not limited to, ballroom dance, folk/cultural dance, square dance, jazz, modern dance or hip hop. Students will develop more advanced skills, engage in basic choreography, and further advance knowledge about the dance genre. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: HPERD104

HPERD204 TEAM SPORTS (.5 per semester)

This course will provide added exposure and skill development in a variety of team sports. Participants will experience a higher level of skill and competition. Length: One semester Prerequisite: HPERD101

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HPERD205 WATER SPORTS (.5 per semester)

This course will expose students to the many jobs related water activities that can be explored. Activities may include, but not be limited to wind surfing, body boarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, jet-skiing, water polo, fishing, kayaking, and surfing. Length: One or two semesters (determined in advance at each school) Prerequisite: HPERD101 and HPERD103

HPERD207 BALLROOM DANCE (.5 per semester)

This course will emphasize ballroom dance skills at a higher level. Focus will be placed on the ten competitive dances in international competition to include the following standard dances: Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and Quickstep and the following Latin Dances: Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Paso Doble, and Jive. Students will develop more advanced skills, engage in choreography for individuals and small groups, and further advance knowledge about the dance genre. This course may be taken for elective or fine arts credit. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: HPERD104 and HPERD203

HPERD208H ADVANCED BALLROOM DANCE HONORS (.5 per semester)

This course is designed for the student desiring to pursue further work in the arts with emphasis in dance. This course will advance the student beyond the beginner/intermediate level with more focus on style and choreography. Students will assist in developing skills of less experienced dancers. Student skill levels will advance beyond bronze level to silver and gold levels. Style will be greatly enhanced and choreographic principles will be emphasized. Additional performance requirements will be expected, as well as, special projects.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: HPERD104 and HPERD203 HPERD300 INTRAMURAL PLANNING (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to introduce students to officiating, planning, supervising, and scheduling of a variety of physical activities. Field experience is provided through the organization and operation or the school Intramural Program. Classes will be established to accommodate a daily intramural program. Lunch for students and teacher will occur during the period prior to the school lunch time with class beginning midway through the period and running through lunch hour. Student selection is by teacher recommendation only. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: HPERD101

HPERD301 PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING (.5 per semester)

This course will provide students with the knowledge necessary to assume personal responsibility for decisions regarding their fitness levels. Course emphasizes is on individualized programs for fitness and conditioning, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, speed, power, cardiovascular fitness, diet and nutrition. Length: One semester Prerequisite: HPERD101

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HPERD303 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (.5 per semester)

This course takes an exciting look at the outdoors and provides practical, hands on experiences. Course activities may include, but not limited to camping, hiking, climbing, repelling, fishing, fire building, outdoor cooking, kayaking, and other adventure activities for the strong spirited thrill seeker. Students will learn how to function in their outdoor environment with safety as the first consideration. Length: One or two semesters (determined in advance at each school) Prerequisite:HPERD101

HPERD304 ADVANCED CONDITIONING (.5 per semester)

The focus of this course is on higher levels of conditioning and sport specific training for athletes and students who are serious about fitness. Length: One or two semesters (determined in advance at each school) Prerequisite:HPERD101

HPERD400 FACILITY PLANNING (.5 per semester)

This course is designed as a preparation class for future educators in the field of recreation or athletics. The course encompasses knowledge of foundations of athletics, rules, equipment repair, court and field set-ups, as well as learning to act as assistants in game officiating. Field experience is provided through coordination with the Athletic Director and/or Intramural Coordinator and the assigned physical education teacher. Student selection is by teacher recommendation only. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: HPERD101 and teacher recommendation

PE110 ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (.5 per semester)

This course is recommended for 9

th graders and provides instruction in skills necessary to perform a

variety of physical activities and develop an understanding of movement concepts and principles as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities. Through participation in this course, in activities such as individual sports, team sports, rhythm & dance, tumbling & gymnastics, aquatics, and leisure activities, students will gain a better understanding of the need for regular physical activity and the need to maintain a health-enhancing level of fitness. Development of personal and social behaviors that respects self and others in physical activity settings will be encouraged; and through positive physical experiences, students will internalize the values of physical activity for health, enjoyment challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction. The course is designed to provide students who might otherwise be unable to participate in physical education class due to injury, health conditions, and/or disability, the opportunity to earn physical education credit. This class may be taken in place of HPERD101 for those students with documented conditions preventing them from participating in HPERD101. It may also be taken as elective credit for those who want a different experience in physical education after the student has passed HPERD101. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Physical education teacher or health professional

recommendation and appropriate documentation of health condition.

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LANGUAGE ARTS LA101 ENGLISH 9 (.5 per semester)

The basic Language Arts course introduces the incoming high school student to basic study habits, dictionary skills, library orientation and internet research. Fall semester is devoted to the review of spelling rules, basic vocabulary, and grammar skills including parts of speech, parts of sentences, usage, punctuation and capitalization. Fall semester also introduces students to sentence writing, paragraph writing, and creative writing through the writing process. The development of decoding skills and reading comprehension skills will be included throughout the semester. Test taking and studying for standardized tests will be incorporated into the curriculum. Spring semester continues with additional work on grammar and writing. A unit on speech is introduced and focuses on formal and informal discussions, making introductions, oral presentation (such as book reports and types of essays, email etiquette, job applications, resumes, and telephone manners. A major portion of the semester deals with literature and developing appreciation of literature, various authors and works of a general nature. Students will be expected to construct paragraphs and essays based on given topics. Reading and comprehension skills will be refined. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

LA201 ENGLISH 10 (.5 per semester)

Fall semester introduces advanced library use including the use of outside resources such as internet, newspaper, media, guest speakers, note-taking and outlining skills. Students will develop efforts in writing more sophisticated paragraphs and sentences than in English 9. Through the writing process, both basic and creative writing will be encouraged. Work will also be devoted to increasing reading comprehension skills. Three genres, the short story, the novel, and nonfiction, will be introduced and investigated. Independent book reports will be required each semester. Various types of speeches will be introduced. Vocabulary development will begin in the first semester and continue throughout the year. Poetry and Drama may be introduced during the second semester. During this semester, students will continue speech and vocabulary activities. Basic compositions and poetry writing along with a continual improvement in grammar skills are expected throughout the year. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Successful completion of LA101.

LA201H ENGLISH 10 HONORS (.5 per semester)

In addition to the requirements of LA201, this course is designed for 10th grade students who plan to attend college or who desire a strong background in English. The emphasis is on the development of more advanced oral and written communication skills. Literacy study is focused on world literature, especially the literature of Western culture. Research and language arts skills and vocabulary development are emphasized throughout the course. The careful reading and analysis of varieties of prose and poetry are included. A research paper is required. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Successful completion of LA101.

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LA301 ENGLISH 11 (.5 per semester)

English 11 features a survey of American literature, covering the Colonial, Revolutionary, National and Modern periods. Critical thinking skills are developed and literary terms and elements are reviewed and used for analysis of the works. Students will develop analytical and creative writing skills from a core of descriptive, explanatory, narrative, and persuasive writings. In addition, the students will generate technical writing, such as research reports, letters, resumes, and college information requests. Test taking skills will be reinforced to prepare students for college, vocational or military standardized tests. Additionally, the course will cover vocabulary and speaking skills, such as speeches, interviews, discussions and debates. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Successful completion of LA201 or LA201H

LA301H ENLISH 11 HONORS (.5 per semester)

In addition to the requirements of LA301, this course is designed for eleventh grade students who plan to attend college or who desire a strong background in English. The emphasis is on the continuation of advanced work in grammar and composition, research techniques are taught. A research paper is required. Literary techniques and styles and the interrelationship between American literature and American life are studied. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Successful completion of LA201 or LA201H

LA302 APPLIED COMMUNICATION (.5 per semester)

Applied Communication teaches communication skills required for success in today’s workplace. This course combines academic studies from English 11, namely literature, vocabulary and grammar, with hands-on practice of job-related communication skills. This course will cover the literary and writing skills which will prepare the students for senior English. While covering the Language Arts curriculum and standards, the Applied Communication course offers a practical, comprehensive approach to success in English with skills that are critical both at school and on the job. Students will learn skills such as how to complete forms, write documents, prepare presentations, create a portfolio, and they will be able to transfer these skills in new situations. This year-long course will cover the grammatical and technical aspects of writing along with the critical analysis of informative and literary readings. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Successful completion of LA101, LA201; Fulfills the

requirements for LA301 or LA301H LA401 ENGLISH 12 (.5 per semester)

This course focuses on British literature and advanced composition skills. Work continues on the writing process during the year with students completing a minimum of four compositions, four speeches and creative writing. The students will continue to utilize study skills and note-taking skills for continued success in school. The students will develop their vocabulary and reading strategies to empower their life-long learning. British literature study will begin with the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. A British novel is expected to be read with an advanced analysis of the novel presented for evaluation. Advanced research skills will also be utilized in the writing of a term paper following appropriate MLA format. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Successful completion of LA301 or LA301H or LA302 or

LA411AP.

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LA401H ENGLISH 12 HONORS (.5 per semester)

In addition to the requirements of LA401, this course is designed for 12th grade students who plan to

attend college or desire a strong background in English. The emphasis is on British literature and advanced writing skills. Effective research techniques are implemented in the required research paper. Literary techniques and styles and the interrelationship between British literature and life are studied. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Successful completion if LA301 or LA301H or LA302 or

LA411AP. LA410AP ADVANCED PLACEMENT LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (.5 per semester)

Advanced Placement Literature and Composition is designed to prepare students to take and pass the AP Literature and Composition Exam, allowing students to receive credit from participating colleges. It is a rigorous and fast-paced course of study that demands higher than average levels of discipline, motivation and organization from students. Through this course, students will become adept at reading interpreting and analyzing; develop critical thinking strategies; and create written and oral representations as a response to American, British (from the Anglo-Saxon period to present) and world literature. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: LA301 or LA301H *Fulfills requirements for LA401/LA401H

LA411AP ADVANCED PLACEMENT LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to help students become skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and to become skilled writers who can compose for a variety of purposes. By their writing and reading in this course, students should become aware of the of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects, as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effective writing. Advanced Placement Language and Composition is designed to prepare students to take and pass the AP Language and Composition Exam, allowing students to receive credit from participating colleges. It is a rigorous and fast-paced course of study that demands higher than average levels of discipline, motivation and organization from students. Length: Two semester Prerequisite: LA201 or LA201H *Fulfills requirements for LA301/LA301H

LAE100 DEVELOPMENTAL READING I (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to develop reading skills such as word attack, listening, following directions, speaking, and comprehension through the readers' workshop approach. This course is required for freshmen who are recommended by the Department. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Student must be reading below grade level. (Level of

Developmental Reading Class is by the reading level of students.) LAE102 SPEECH/DEBATE (.5 per semester)

This course provides students with skills needed for effective communication. Students attain knowledge on the various types of speeches with emphasis on debate. The Lincoln-Douglas and Cross Examination debates will be emphasized. At the completion of the course, the students will be concerned about becoming more adept at socializing, formulating reasons for their actions and beliefs, and becoming more skilled at speaking in front of others. The students will be required to participate in an array of speech activities such as the Literary Festival, Shakespeare Festival, National Forensic League, play productions and oratory activities. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

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LAE103 INDEPENDENT READING (.5 per semester)

Independent Reading is designed for advanced students who wish to pursue individualized course work beyond the school day. All work is supervised by a member of the English Department. Students must complete a minimum of 66 hours of supervised activities for each 1/2 unit of credit and submit a minimum of two projects as determined by the student and the instructor. NOTE: A maximum of nine units of elective credit may be earned through independent study and/or work study programs. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Recommendation from teacher

LAE104 DRAMA (.5 per semester)

Drama provides the means to incorporate all the fine arts with the literary elements in order to create a live performance. Students will be introduced to a brief summary of the history of drama, from the time of the Ancient Greeks, to the height of Shakespeare's Elizabethan theater, up to the contemporary staging. Beginning exercises of improvisation and pantomime will accompany the participation of class members in a one act play illustrating proper stage directions, props, lighting, readings and auditions, publicity and programs, dealing with stage fright, and cast courtesies. Length: One semester Prerequisite: None

LAE106 SPEECH (.5 per semester)

The course provides students the opportunity to practice speech skills needed in order to communicate effectively. The fundamentals of public speaking will be covered with emphasis on the various types of speeches as well as positive speech habits. Focus will also be placed on the written organization of all speech topics, the oral techniques of effective presentation, and the evaluation steps of an objective listener. Students will also be exposed to the effective use of facial expressions and gestures, dramatic pauses, eye contact, voice projection, and creative use of audio and visual aids to enhance audience awareness during speech activity. Length: One semester Prerequisite: None

LAE107 INDIVIDUAL READING I (.5 per semester)

This course is designed for students whose reading is at grade level or higher who wish to be challenged in preparation for college. The primary emphasis is on standardized tests and college entrance examinations, supplemented with vocabulary building. Reading comprehension, as it relates to college - preparatory novels, will be encouraged with presentations - orally or written - to show creativity and planning. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Students reading at grade level or above; Instructor’s

permission LAE200 DEVELOPMENTAL READING II (.5 per semester)

This course will further develop the reading skills and comprehension of students above grade 9 with reading ability below grade level. It is designed to provide above grade 9 students additional reading development and comprehension skills to aid students in achieving grade level reading ability. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Grade 10 students reading below grade level (Level of

Developmental Reading Class is determined by the reading level of students).

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LAE201 JOURNALISM I (.5 per semester)

This course teaches the methods and techniques for gathering, processing and delivering news. It prepares individuals to be professional print journalists. It covers instruction in news writing and editing, reporting, journalism history and research. Students will take photographs using digital photography and edit digital photos using industry standard software. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Successful completion of LAE104 or LAE106 or teacher

recommendation. LAE202 YEARBOOK I (.5 per semester)

This introduces the basic components of the yearbook, including various layout designs, photo editing, caption writing and ladder development. Students will take photographs using digital photography and, whenever possible, process film using industry standard software. Financial and time management skills will be taught. Students gain business experience soliciting for advertising. Students work on actual yearbook production techniques. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Successful completion of LA101 or instructor’s permission.

LAE203 INDIVIDUAL READING II (.5 per semester)

This course is designed for students reading on level or higher who wish to be challenged in preparation for college. The primary emphasis on standardized tests and college entrance examinations is supplemental with vocabulary building. Reading comprehension, as it relates to college-preparatory novels, will be encouraged with presentations - orally or written - to show creativity and planning. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Reading at grade level or above or instructor’s permission

and LAE107 LAE300 DEVELOPMENTAL READING III (.5 per semester)

Developmental Reading III will further develop reading skills and comprehension. This course is designed to provide additional reading development and comprehension skills to aid students in achieving grade level reading ability. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Student above grade 10, reading below grade level and

LAE200 LAE301 JOURNALISM II (.5 per semester)

Students will continue studies of current journalism practices by assuming leadership roles/positions on the school newspaper’s staff. Journalism II students with practical experience as journalist trainees will plan future issues and make out the assignment sheets. Students will take photographs using digital photography, edit digital photos using industry standard software. The dynamics of group decision-making will be practiced. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Successful completion of LAE201 or teacher

recommendation LAE302 YEARBOOK II (.5 per semester)

This course carries the student further into year planning and development, allowing the student to assume and carry out management decisions delegated by the teacher/advisor. The dynamics of group decision-making will be practiced. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Successful completion of Yearbook I and instructor’s

permission

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LAE304 CREATIVE WRITING/CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE (.5 per semester)

Creative writing is for those students who wish to enhance their writing skills through focused compositional activities, including reflective writing, poetry, drama, prose fiction and non-fiction. The class will be responsible for the annual production of the school’s literary magazine. The course includes a concurrent study of contemporary literature, from the 1920s to the present, including specific authors and their writing styles. Individual and group special projects, including performances, presentations, and public speaking will be required. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: English 9

LAE400 READING DEVELOPMENT IV (1)

This course deals with skills necessary for survival in the real world. Skills at filling out forms and following directions on household goods are taught with emphasis placed on developing comprehension skills through a reader's workshop/whole language approach. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Student above grade 11, reading below grade level.

LAE402 PUBLIC SPEAKING (.5 per semester)

The activities in this course will introduce students to such communication skills as speaking, interpretive reading or story-telling, and may include basic dramatic activities. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Courses

HE101ESL HEALTH ESL (.5 per semester)

This course emphasizes psychosocial health and family life in simple terms for ELLs; alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; nutrition; chronic and communicable disease; consumer health; and environmental health. Standards and guidelines for coordinated school health programs and comprehensive health education are introduced. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Simultaneous enrollment in English ESL.

LA100ESL LANGUAGE ARTS 9 ESL (.5 per semester)

ESL Language Arts 9 is designed for second language learners and follows the course description for English 9. Teachers use specifically designed instruction in English strategies to make content comprehensible to English learners. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Recommendation from teachers.

LAE105 ENGLISH DEVELOPMENT I (.5 per semester)

This Course is designed for non- or limited English speakers. It teaches students basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in English. Students learn to speak using basic grammar and vocabulary. They will read and write in English, first in sentences, then paragraphs, and finally simple narratives. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: ESL students who score on level 1 or 2 on the LAS links

Form A. Progression on the course will be determined by teacher recommendation or ESL Coordinator’s assessment.


Language Arts 10 ESL is designed for English learners and follows the course description for English 10. Teachers use specially designed instruction in English strategies to make course content comprehensible to English learners. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Recommendation from teachers.

LAE205 ENGLISH DEVELOPMENT II (.5 per semester)

This course is designed for intermediate English learners. It teaches reading, writing, speaking and thinking skills in English. Students are introduced to and work with more advanced vocabulary, grammatical and sentence structures. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: ELL students who score on Level 1 or 2 on the LAS Links



ESL Language Arts 11 is designed for limited English proficiency students/English learners and follows the course description for English 11. Teachers use specially designed instruction in English strategies to make course content comprehensible to English learners. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Recommendation from teachers.

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LAE305 ENGLISH DEVELOPMENT III (.5 per semester)

This course is designed for advanced English learners. It teaches reading, writing, speaking and thinking skills in English. Students are introduced to literature and learn advanced vocabulary, punctuation and grammar, writing in a variety of forms and for various purposes and audiences. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: ESL students who score on Level 1 or 2 on the LAS Links


LA400ESL LANGUAGE ARTS 12 ESL (.5 per semester, meets one unit of Language Arts requirements)

Language Arts 12 ESL is designed for limited English proficiency students/English learners and follows the course description for English 12. Teachers use specially designed instruction in English strategies to make content comprehensible to English learners. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Recommendation from teachers.

LAE405 BASIC COMMUNICATION IV (.5 per semester)

This class is designed for students with fair to moderate listening and speaking skills in the English language. Some basic writing is included in this course along with practice dictation exercises designed to improve the student's writing and listening ability in other academic classes. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: ELL students who score in the 71-85 range on the Michigan

Test or Aural Comprehension. SC101ESL GENERAL SCIENCE ESL (.5 per semester)

General Science ESL is designed for second language learners and follows the course description for General Science. Teachers use specially designed instruction in English strategies to make course content comprehensible to English learners. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Simultaneous enrollment in English ESL.

SC102ESL PHYSICAL SCIENCE ESL (.5 per semester)

This is a class designed for the limited English-speaking student. This course will provide an avenue for limited English speakers to successfully participate in a Physical Science class.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Simultaneous enrollment in English ESL. SC103ESL BIOLOGY I SCIENCE ESL

This is a class designed for the limited English speaking student. This course will provide an avenue for limited English speakers to successfully participate in a Biology class.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Simultaneous enrollment in English ESL. SS100ESL GUAM HISTORY ESL (.5 per semester)

This is a Guam History course aimed at lower reading ability language other than English students. The content is the same as that of regular Guam History, with sheltered language the vehicle for arriving at the goal of learning history. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Simultaneous enrollment in ESL English.

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SS300ESL U.S. HISTORY ESL (.5 per semester, meets one unit of Social Studies requirements)

This is a U.S. History course aimed at lower reading ability language other than English students. The content is the same as that of regular U.S. History, with sheltered language strategies as the vehicle for learning history. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Simultaneous enrollment in ESL English.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM LSHE101 SE HEALTH (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to teach the acquisition of skills necessary for students to gain an understanding of and foster the practice of concepts which constitute good mental and physical health principles. Included will be the areas of drug and alcohol use and abuse, physical fitness, sexuality, and personal appearance, communicable diseases, community health and medical services, nutrition, mental health, and home safety and first aid. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

LSLA101 SE ENGLISH I (.5 per semester)

This course teaches skills which allow students to demonstrate their ability to read and understand various types of written communication and their ability to use a wide variety of written communication formats. Content areas include vocabulary development, reading comprehension, writing and speaking strategies, effective study skills and the development of reading and writing as part of daily leisure activity. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

LSLA201 SE ENGLISH II (.5 per semester)


LSLA301 SE ENGLISH III (.5 per semester)


LSLA401 SE ENGLISH IV (.5 per semester)


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LSMA101 SE MATH I (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to teach skills that will increase the student’s ability to read, write, compute, and solve problems using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. The operational areas of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are emphasized in a practical real world context to provide the students a link between their everyday lives and the use of mathematics. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

LSMA201 SE MATH II (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to teach skills that will increase the student’s ability to read, write, compute, and solve problems using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. The operational areas of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are emphasized in a practical real world context to provide the students a link between their everyday lives and the use of mathematics. Additionally, students gain skills using calculators, working with various units of measurement, and basic money skills. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

LSMA301 SE MATH III (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to teach skills that will increase the student’s ability to read, write, compute, and solve problems using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. The operational areas of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are emphasized in a practical real world context to provide the students a link between their everyday lives and the use of mathematics. Additionally, students gain skills using calculators, working with various units of measurement, and basic money skills. Increased emphasis is placed on personal/job related money management and banking skills. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

LSMA401 SE MATH IV (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to teach skills that will increase the student’s ability to read, write, compute, and solve problems using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. The operational areas of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are emphasized in a practical real world context to provide the students a link between their everyday lives and the use of mathematics. Additionally, students gain skills using calculators, working with various units of measurement, and basic money skills. Increased emphasis is placed on personal/job related money management and banking skills. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

LSSC101 SE SCIENCE I (.5 per semester)

Students will gain an understanding of and be able to demonstrate the use of the scientific method of inquiry as it relates to the areas of earth, life, and physical science. Specific emphasis is concentrated on the earth, space, and the environment around us. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

LSSC201 SE SCIENCE II (.5 per semester)

Students will gain an understanding of and be able to demonstrate the use of the scientific method of inquiry as it relates to the areas of earth, life, and physical science. Specific emphasis is on life science. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

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LSSC301 SE SCIENCE III (.5 per semester)

Students will gain an understanding of and be able to demonstrate the use of the scientific method of inquiry as it relates to the areas of earth, life, and physical science. Specific emphasis is concentrated on physical science. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

LSSC401 SE SCIENCE IV (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to understand oneself and others; the relationship between our world of friends, parents and co-workers; decision making skills include areas of work ethics, career alternatives, and other related skills. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

LSSS101 BASIC LIFE SKILLS I (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to understand oneself and others; the relationship between our world of friends, parents and co-workers; decision making skills include areas of work ethics, career alternatives, and other related skills.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None LSSS201 BASIC LIFE SKILLS II (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to teach the acquisition of career goals. The various job clusters will be explored and field trips will be used for students to observe workers around their job sites, taking to the actual workers and begin to decide on a career of their own. Included will be the skills of resume writing, interview taking and presenting yourself in a favorable light. Examples of the practicum include: the proper ways to answer a phone, use a cash register, and appropriate methods to greeting people. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

LSSS301 BASIC LIFE SKILLS III (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to teach the skills necessary to become involved in the community. Skill areas will include voluntary service to the aged, community awareness and voluntary service organization. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

LSSS401 BASIC LIFE SKILLS IV (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to teach the skills necessary to become involved in the community. Skill areas will include voluntary service to the aged, community awareness and voluntary service organization. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

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LSCBE402 RESOURCE ROOM COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION (.5 per semester)

This course will allow resource students to learn about the real world of work through a staged workplace environment. Each student will be individually assessed for unique needs and strengths for the staged workplace, and a program of instruction for each must be developed. Behavioral patterning training, outcome goals, outcome criteria, attendance criteria, individual progress and attendance will be monitored both weekly and monthly and adjustments to the individual's program will be applied. The SPED teacher will be in lieu of an actual employer, and will be versed and trained in the requirements of specific jobs.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None LSCB402A PRACTICAL COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION (.5 per semester)

This course is a curricular designed approach that facilitates meaningful learning in the community environments outside of the classroom setting. Students are assessed for unique needs, strengths, and preferences and then matched with corresponding activities that align with the student’s IEP/Transition Plan. A Training Plan is developed for the activity that will address specific training needs, credit if appropriate, student requirements and evaluations. NOTE: Students are not limited to .5 credits but, based on the IEP/Transition Plan, can take CBE for extended credits. For the purpose of recording credits, LSCB 402 will be entered as LSCB402A, and recorded sequentially by alpha. LSCB 402x is for CBE non-credit. Length: 90 hours per .5 credit Prerequisite: None

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MATHEMATICS MA100 REMEDIAL MATHEMATICS (.5 per semester)

This is a full year course covering the four basic operations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

MA101 GENERAL MATH I (.5 per semester)

Students will study essential computational skills and mathematics for daily use. Specific topics to be studied include: reviewing whole numbers, decimal skills, making and using tables and graphs, equations, ratios, proportions, measurement, plane figures, solids, scale drawings, chance, estimation, and personal consumer skills. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Recommendation from middle school teacher and/or

placement test results MA102P (9th ) PRACTICAL MATH (.5 per semester)

MA202P (10th ) MA303P (11th ) MA401P (12th )

This course will seek to teach the art of math, as it deals with everyday needs such as everyday living using checkbooks, tax forms, bank forms, figuring social security forms etc. (NOTE: This course can be taken only once at any grade level for credit). Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

MA103 APPLIED MATHEMATICS I (.5 per semester)

This is a full year course designed to familiarize students with basic job related math skills and personal finance. They will explore algebraic and mathematical applications with topics that may include: gross income, net income, record keeping, checking and savings accounts, cash purchases, charge accounts, credit cards, loans, vehicle transportation, housing costs, insurance and investments. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Algebra I. Recommended for students in the career paths.

MA104 PRE-ALGEBRA (.5 per semester)

This is a full year course designed to familiarize the student with basic definitions and terms as well as the concept of sets, equations and operations. The first semester portion of the course continues with the introduction of additional advanced concepts. This course is slightly slower paced than Algebra I. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Recommendation from teachers and/or placement test

results. MA201 ALGEBRA I (.5 per semester)

Students review the language of algebra properties, operations with integers, and absolute value. They then study solving equations and inequalities with one variable, (including word problems), polynomials, and beginning factoring. During the second semester students do more work with factoring and study rational numbers, applications of rational numbers, real numbers, solving and graphing equations and inequalities with two variables, quadratic equations, and systems of equations. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Recommendation from teachers and/or placement test

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MA202 GENERAL MATH II (.5 per semester)

The course is a basic course designed for students who are challenged with fundamental mathematics skills. Emphasis is placed on understanding the concepts and applying them to basic problems. The first semester portion includes skill building and stresses problem solving and accuracy in computation. Emphasis is placed on remediation of skill deficiencies. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: MA101 and/or recommendation from teachers

MA203 ALGEBRA II (.5 per semester)

Algebra II is a full year course designed as an extension of Algebra I. Additional advanced topics on real numbers, linear open sentences, functions, polynomials and factoring are studied. The second half of the course continues with emphasis on rational expressions, radicals, irrational and complex numbers, quadratic equations and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequence and series combinations, conic sections, trigonometric applications, matrices and determinants. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Must have completed MA201, MA204 or MA205

MA204 GEOMETRY (.5 per semester)

This course is a sequential, two-semester course. It is designed for students with good algebra skills who want a strong background in geometry. Geometry is either required or preferred for entrance into most colleges and many vocational schools. Completion of two semesters of Geometry is a prerequisite for all higher math courses. The following topics are studied: measurement of segments and angles; angle relationships; perpendicular and parallel lines; congruent angles and parallel lines; triangles and properties of triangles; congruent triangles; right triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem; special right triangles; trigonometric ratios and application of trigonometry to right triangle problems; polygons and properties of quadrilaterals; circles and properties of circles; area of common polygons; arc length, circumference and area of circles; surface area and volume of commons space figures. Students will also learn to prove geometric statements concerning the measurement of segments and angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, other polygons, and circles. Students will be introduced to the concept of an axiomatic system and to the role of postulates, theorems, and corollaries. Students will learn to construct direct and indirect proofs. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: MA201

MA207 APPLIED MATHEMATICS II (.5 per semester)

This is a full year course designed to extend students mathematical application with career related concepts. Topics may include business math concepts such as: personnel production, purchasing, sales, marketing, accounting and financial management. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: MA103

MA208 ALGEBRA A (.5 per semester) This course is designed to address the first portion of Algebra I in a full year course. Topics for Algebra A include the following: variables, grouping symbols, equations, applications and problem solving, numbers on a line, technology using calculators, working with real numbers: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, solving equations and extending problem solving skills.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Recommendation from teacher.

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MA209 ALGEBRA B (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to address the second portion of Algebra I in a full year course. Topics for Algebra B include the following: Polynomials: addition, subtraction, multiplication, problem solving, computer and calculator key-in exercises, factoring polynomials: quotients and factoring, products, factors, factoring patterns, general factoring and its application, computer and calculator key-in exercises Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: MA208. Recommendation from previous teacher, or

placement test results MA300 CONSUMER MATH (.5 per semester, elective)

This course is designed for students who would like to learn how to apply math to a variety of consumer topics. Topics include: review of the fundamental operations with whole numbers, decimals and fractions; equations, proportions and percent, measurement, income, banking and credit, buying a car, automobile operating expenses, travel renting or decorating a home, buying a home, building a home, graphs, probability, area and volume formulas, mathematical activities in consumer income and expenditure, (taxes, insurance and investments, buying food, buying, making and renting goods, budgeting), applications in business, industry, travel and sports. Calculators may be used throughout the course. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

MA301 TRIGONOMETRY/ ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY (.5 per semester)

This is a full year's course based on a working knowledge of Algebra and Geometry with emphasis on angles and circular function. The course reviews and summarizes concepts and methods in Algebra. The Analytical Geometry portion of the course uses both Algebra and Geometry. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: MA203 and MA204

MA301H TRIGONOMETRY/ ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY HONORS (.5 per semester)

This is a full year's course based on a working knowledge of algebra and geometry with emphasis on angles and circular function. The course reviews and summarizes concepts and methods in algebra. The analytical geometry portion of the course uses both algebra and geometry. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: MA203 and MA204 AND selected by Honors Committee.

MA302H PROBABILITY & STATISTICS HONORS (.5 per semester)

Probability deals with change happenings and the odds of an event occurring. It focuses on identifying samples of a population, collecting and tabulating data, and describing the sample population. Topics include central tendency, range, standard deviation, and variance of a set of data. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: MA203 or MA204 AND selected by Honors Committee.

MA401H ELEMENTARY FUNCTIONS HONORS (.5 per semester)

This is a full year's course dealing with study of permutation and combination Binomial Theorem, Probability and Statistics, Logarithmic and Exponential Functions, matrix Algebra, Vectors, Complex Numbers, and Coordinate Geometry. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Must have completed MA301 or MA301H AND selected by

Honors Committee.

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MA405H PRE-CALCULUS HONORS (.5 per semester)

After completing this course students will be able to demonstrate the understanding of linear and quadratic equations verbally, numerically, and analytically. Students will have a foundation in algebra that will help them to become successful in dealing with the advance mathematical topics of limits, derivatives, and integrals which comprise the materials for AP Calculus. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: MA203 with a grade of B or better

MA410AP ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS (.5 per semester)

This is a full academic year of work in calculus. In addition to elementary functions, this course deals with topics such as properties of functions, properties of particular functions, of fundamental identities and addition formulas for trigonometric functions, limits, nonexistent limits, continuity of statements and applications, derivatives of differential calculus; applications of the derivative and integral calculus. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: MA301 or MA301H AND selected by Honors Committee.

MA412AP ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS (.5 per semester)

Advanced Placement Statistics is a full year course. Students must complete Algebra II, preferably with a grade of 80% or higher. In this course, the students will be able to: (1) make use of graphical and numerical techniques to study patterns and departure from pattern, (2) collect data according to a well-defined plan, (3) anticipate what the distribution of data should look like with a given model, and (4) make inferences from the data collected. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: MA203

MAE100 MATH READINESS (.5 per semester, elective)

This is a full year course covering Number: numbers sense, place-value concepts, meaning of fractions and decimals, estimation of quantities; Operations and Computation: meaning of operations, operation sense, mental computation, selection of an appropriate computational methods, use of calculators, thinking strategies for basic facts; Geometry and Measurement: properties of geometric figures, geometric relationships, spatial sense, process of measuring concepts related to units of measurement, estimation of measurements, use of measurement and geometry ideas throughout the curriculum; Probability and Statistics: collection and organization of data, exploration of chance; Pattern and Relationships: pattern recognition and description, use of variables to express relationships; Problem Solving: word problems with a variety of structures, use of everyday problems, applications, study of patterns and relationships, problem-solving strategies. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Recommendation from math teachers, or students who

have not been in school for three or more consecutive years in an educational system.

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MUSIC PROGRAM MU100 MUSIC APPRECIATION (.5 per semester)

This course covers musical fundamental knowledge and focuses on how music has functioned historically and currently in different cultures. Students are taught to discriminate between musical sounds and styles with their ears. Instruction is approached through the use of technology and multimedia resources. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

MU101 FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE BAND (.5 per semester)

This year-long course offers the students the opportunity to apply the techniques and skills taught in the middle school band classes. The emphasis of instruction in this band will be on learning a wide variety of music from the standard concert band repertoire. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Since a basic knowledge of music fundamentals, basic

instrumental skills, reading, and math skills are essential for the students to enjoy success in this class, entry level requirements are the following: 1) Must be either a Freshman or Sophomore; 2) Must have had two years of music classes in middle school; 3) Approval of the music teacher.

MU102 BEGINNING CHORUS (.5 per semester)

Students are introduced to the elements of Music and Vocal Technique. Students will learn how to use their voices effectively through proper vocal exercises and music. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

MU103 GENERAL MUSIC (.5 per semester)

This course describes the study and appreciation of music, and the study of music performance. It includes instruction in principles of harmony, musical styles, the historical development of music, and the fundamentals of various musical instruments. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

MU104 BEGINNING BAND (.5 per semester)

This course introduces the basic fundamentals of instrumental music for students who have not been in a band before and for those who are starting a different instrument. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

MU105 SHOW CHOIR (.5 per semester)

This course offers the students the opportunity to exercise more creativity. It is less formally structured than Mixed and Concert Choirs. It focuses on pop and contemporary literature, incorporating elements of choreography and drama. Students will be required to perform on- and off-campus at least twice a year. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

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MU201 INTERMEDIATE BAND (.5 per semester)

This course represents the school in all marching activities and also performs concerts and other activities as selected by the instructor. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: MU104 or MU101 or Teacher Recommendation.

MU202 INTERMEDIATE CHORUS (.5 per semester)

This course is an extension of MU102. It requires prior choral experience in middle or high school and instructor approval. Successful students will perform solo and 3 or 4 parts in public.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: MU102 or Teacher recommendation. MU205 STAGE CHOIR (.5 per semester)

Students perform standard stage band music at school and community events. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

MU301 ADVANCED BAND (.5 per semester)

Students for this band are selected by the instructor as the most outstanding instrument musicians in the school. This group represents the school in all musical activities. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: MU201 or Teacher recommendation.

MU305 SWING CHOIR (.5 per semester)

This year-long course provides the student the opportunity to develop skills in a variety of music. The student must pass an audition by the teacher, and must have had two years of band. The student will receive formal instruction in a variety of musical improvisation, and perform for an audience at least twice a year. A lab fee may be assessed each student. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

MU401 CONCERT BAND (.5 per semester)

This year-long course offers the students the opportunity to continue to develop those skills, understandings and values begun in the Freshman-Sophomore Band class. The student must pass an audition by the teacher. The student should demonstrate a mastery of the standard concert band literature. The student will perform for an audience at least twice each year. A lab fee will be assessed each student. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: The entry requirement is at least one year in MU101.

Students must pass an audition or have the approval of the music teacher.

MU403 JAZZ BAND (.5 per semester)

This year-long course provides the student the opportunity to develop skills in the jazz idiom. The student must pass an audition by the teacher, and must have had two years of band. The student will receive formal instruction in jazz improvisation, and perform for an audience at least twice a year. A lab fee may be assessed each student. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

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MU404 CONCERT CHOIR (.5 per semester)

This course offers the student the opportunity to continue to develop those skills, understanding and values begun in the Mixed Chorus class. The student must pass an audition by the teacher. The student should demonstrate a mastery of the standard concert choir literature. The student will perform for an audience at least twice each year. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: The entry requirement is at least one year in MU101.

Student must pass an audition or have the approval of the music teacher.

MU405 MIXED CHORUS (.5 per semester)

This year-long course offers the student the opportunity to apply the techniques and skills taught in the middle school choir classes. The emphasis of instruction in this choir is on tone production, the development of acapella singing and sight reading, solo and small ensemble work. Should the need arise, this class may be combined with Concert Choir for performances. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

MU407 VOCATIONAL BAND (.5 per semester)

Vocational Band Class is designed to provide technical and hands-on instruction on employment as a professional musician. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Must meet requirements set through the Cooperative

Education Program. MU408 HONORS MUSIC APPRECIATION (.5 per semester)

The Music Appreciation course seeks to inform the student about the indigenous beginnings of North American and Chamorro music, to explain 20th Century music in terms of the origins of the popular styles of opera, blues, jazz, country, rock, pop, hip-hop, alternative types, reggae and survey the Western "Classical" tradition from the middle ages to the 21th century. Goals for the class range from raising awareness of the various elements, origins and developments in music, as well as enhancing critical thinking skills of evaluating music and then putting a cognitive critique in writing. By the end of the course, the student should have the background for appreciating the major genres of music with which they are most likely to come into contact in the United States and Guam. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: MU100 or MU103

MU408H HONORS SELECT CHORUS (.5 per semester)

This course is for 11th and 12

th graders. Auditions will be held for those wishing to enroll. Emphasis is on

required on- and off-campus performances. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: MU102 and audition or teacher recommendation. MU410H HONORS BAND (.5 per semester)

Honors Band is a component of an Advanced Band class already offered. Students will review and expand their performance, listening and musical comprehension skills. In addition, they will also have the opportunity to organize and conduct a musical Ensemble. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: A GPA of 3.75 in Freshman/Sophomore or Concert Band

the preceding year they apply for Honors Credit, complete an Honors form, and have the recommendation of the Band Director and Counselor.

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RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS RC101-AF ROTC I – Air Force (.5 per semester)

This Aerospace Science course is for all new cadets. It is an aviation history course focusing on the development of flight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilizations, then progresses through time to modern day. The emphasis is on civilian and military contributions to aviation; the development, modernization, and transformation of the Air Force; and a brief astronomical and space exploration history. It is interspersed with concise overviews of the principles of flight to include basic aeronautics, aircraft motion and control, flight power, and rockets. Throughout the course, there are readings, videos, hands-on activities, an in-text and student workbook exercises to guide in the reinforcement of the materials. The LE-100 textbook introduces cadets to the Air-Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program providing a basis for progression through the rest of the AFJROTC program while instilling elements of good citizenship. It contains sections on cadet and Air Force organizational structure; uniform wear; customs; courtesies; and other military traditions; health and wellness; fitness; individual self-control; and citizenship.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None RC101-AR ROTC I – Army (.5 per semester)

This Program of Instruction (POI) focuses on the development of better citizens by building skills in leadership Theory and Application, Citizenship in Action, and Foundations for Success, in structured interactive environment. The JROTC program is a cooperative effort on the part of the Army and the host institution to provide secondary school students with opportunities for total development. The flexibility of the program allows it to bear the scrutiny of professional educators and meet the needs of the community. Satisfactory completion of the program can lead to advanced placement credit in the Senior ROTC program or advanced rank in the Armed Forces. Several components of the course have been identified for college credit that is awarded to cadets upon successful completion of the specified requirements. NOTE: Each year in Army JROTC may be counted as one (1) PE or elective credit. That is, Army JROTC students are exempt from taking PE if they complete two (2) years of Army JROTC and opt to use those credits as PE credits.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: High School student; physically fit; and 14 years old. RC101-MC ROTC I – Marine Corps (.5 per semester)

The Marine Corps Junior ROTC I (Leadership Education I) course focuses on introducing and integrating students to the Junior ROTC program and its objectives. Classes focus on introducing leadership concepts (definition, traits, morals and ethics, responsibilities) and the following introductory sub-courses: Patriotism/Citizenship (rights and responsibilities); Health (stress management, nutrition, drug & alcohol abuse); Study Skills; Uniforms, Clothing, Equipment & Personal Appearance; Military History (Revolutionary War to WWI); Community Service; and Vocabulary Development. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

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RC201-AF ROTC 2 – Air Force (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the aerospace environment, the human requirements of flight, principles of aircraft flight and principles of navigation. This course begins with a discussion of the atmosphere and weather. After developing an understanding of the environment, how that environment affects flight is introduced. Discussions include map reading, course plotting, and the effects of wind. The portion on the Human requirements of Flight is a survey course in human physiology. Discussed here are the human circulatory system, the effects of acceleration and deceleration, and protective equipment. Leadership Education stresses communication skills and cadet corps activities. Much information is provided on communicating effectively, understanding groups and teams, preparing for leadership, solving conflicts and problems and personal development. Written reports and speeches compliment the academic materials. Cadet corps activities include holding positions of greater responsibility in the planning and execution of corps projects.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: RC101-Air Force RC201-AR ROTC 2 – Army (.5 per semester)

This Program of Instruction (POI) focuses on the development of better citizens by building skills in Wellness, Fitness and First Aid, Geography, Map Skills and Environmental Awareness, and Citizenship in American History and Government, in a structured interactive environment. The JROTC program is a cooperative effort on the part of the Army and the host institution to provide secondary school students with opportunities for total development. The flexibility of the program allows it to bear the scrutiny of professional educators and to meet the needs of the community. Satisfactory completion of the program can lead to advanced placement credit in the Senior ROTC program or advanced rank in the Armed Forces. Several components of the course have been identified for college credit that is awarded to cadets upon successful completion of the specified requirements. NOTE: Each year in Army JROTC may be counted as one (1) PE or elective credit. That is, Army JROTC students are exempt from taking PE if they complete two (2) years of Army JROTC and opt to use those credits as PE credits.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Successful completion of RC101-Army and physically fit. RC201-MC ROTC 2 – Marine Corps (.5 per semester) No course listed in any book

The Marine Corps Junior ROTC II (Leadership Education II) course is a continuation of the Marine Corps ROTC I course with the further development of individual leadership skills and includes the following sub-courses: Freedom Documents and responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship; Military History (WWI – WWII); National Defense; Marine Corps U.S. Customs & Courtesies; Chain of Command; Introduction to maps and compass; First Aid; Job Applications; Community Service and Vocabulary Development. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: RC101-MC; Recommended for 10-12 graders

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RC301-AF ROTC 3 – Air Force (.5 per semester)

This course includes the Exploration of Space. The Exploration of Space examines our Earth, the Moon, and the planets, the latest advances in space technology, and continuing challenges of space and manned spaceflight. Issues that are critical to travel in the upper atmosphere such as orbits and trajectories, unmanned satellites, space probes, guidance and control systems are explained. The manned spaceflight section covers major milestones in the endeavor to land on the Moon, and to safely orbit humans and crafts in space for temporary and prolonged periods. It also covers the development of space stations, the Space Shuttle and its future, and international laws for the use of and travel in space. In LE300, information on how to apply for admissions to college or to vocational or technical school is included. Information on how to begin the job search is available to students who decide not to go to college or vocational school. Available also is information about financial planning and how to save, invest, and spend money wisely, as well as how not to get caught in credit trap. Students are informed about real life issues such as understanding contracts, leases, wills, warranties, legal notices, and personal bills. Citizen responsibilities such as registering to vote, jury duty, and draft registration will be helpful too. For those students who may be moving into an apartment of their own, information is presented on apartment shopping and grocery shopping skills. If there are students who are interested in a career in the military, with the federal government, or an aerospace career, information is also provided for them.

Length: Two semesters Pre-requisite: RC201-Air Force (NOTE: One credit may be substituted for a third year of science) RC301-AR ROTC 3 – Army (.5 per semester)

This Program of Instruction (POI) focuses on the development of better citizens by building skills in leadership Theory and Application, Citizenship in Action, and Foundations for Success, and Citizenship in American History and Government, in a structured interactive environment. The JROTC program is a cooperative effort on the part of the Army and the host institution to provide secondary school students with opportunities for total development. The flexibility of the program allows it to bear the scrutiny of professional educators and to meet the needs of the community. Satisfactory completion of the program can lead to advanced placement credit in the Senior ROTC program or advanced rank in the Armed Forces. Several components of the course have been identified for college credit that is awarded to cadets upon successful completion of the specified requirements. NOTE: Each year in Army JROTC may be counted as one (1) PE or elective credit. That is, Army JROTC students are exempt from taking PE if they complete two (2) years of Army JROTC and opt to use those credits as PE credits. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Successful completion of RC201-Army and physically fit.

RC301-MC ROTC 3 – Marine Corps (.5 per semester) – No course listed in any book

The Marine Corps Junior ROTC III course focuses on the development of advanced leadership skills along with the following sub-courses: How to conduct team training; How to conduct inspections; How to research, prepare, and deliver a period of instruction; Assisting in the planning, supervision, and execution of major events/tasks; Evaluating performance; Leadership Styles; Military History (Korea & Vietnam); Planning for College; Military Careers and Career Progression; Military Awards; Military Justice System; Land Navigation; Community Service and Vocabulary Development. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: RC 201-MC; Recommended for 11-12 graders.

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RC401-AF ROTC4 – Air Force (.5 per semester)

This course provides exposure to the fundamentals of management. The text contains many leadership topics that will benefit students as well as provide them with some of the necessary skills needed to put into practice what they have learned during their time in AFJROTC. We are confident this course, coupled with what cadets have already learned in AFJROTC, will equip them with the qualities needed to serve in leadership positions within the corps. Throughout the text are many ethical dilemmas, case studies, and role play activities built into the lessons. These are based on real life experiences and will allow students the opportunity to practice what they learn by getting involved in discussions and expressing their opinions.

Length: Two Semesters Prerequisite: RC301-Air Force RC401-AR ROTC 4 – Army (.5 per semester)

This Program of Instruction (POI) focuses on the development of better citizens by building skills in leadership Theory and Application, Citizenship in Action, and Foundations for Success, in a structured interactive environment. The JROTC program is a cooperative effort on the part of the Army and the host institution to provide secondary school students with opportunities for total development. The flexibility of the program allows it to bear the scrutiny of professional educators and to meet the needs of the community. Satisfactory completion of the program can lead to advanced placement credit in the Senior ROTC program or advanced rank in the Armed Forces. Several components of the course have been identified for college credit that is awarded to cadets upon successful completion of the specified requirements. NOTE: Each year in Army JROTC may be counted as one (1) PE or elective credit. That is, Army JROTC students are exempt from taking PE if they complete two (2) years of Army JROTC and opt to use those credits as PE credits.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Successful completion of RC301-Army and physically fit.

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SCHOOL TO WORK STW401A SCHOOL-TO-WORK WORKPLACE READINESS (.5 per semester)

First semester is an in-class instruction designed to assist students to make informed decisions about careers and employment. The course offers students the opportunity to learn effective tips on job preparation and workplace readiness in order to be successful in the world of work with emphasis on making career decisions, finding and keeping a job, personal development and job success including the administration of self-assessment instruments, awareness and knowledge of job market trends, sources of job information and their uses, and job placement services available offered by public and private institutions.

Length: One Semester Prerequisite: Completion or near completion of Recommended Technical Courses, counselor recommendationand STW coordinator approval. Must be a senior (12th grade) or have earned at least 16.0 credits with the potential of graduating within the same academic year.

STW401B SCHOOL-TO-WORK WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE (.5 per semester)

During the second semester, School-to-Work, Work experience interns participate in the Work Experience Program. This component of the program requires students to be placed in a work-based learning experience for the entire semester. Student placement and work experience will be facilitated by the assistance of School-to-Work (STW) Transition Coordinator. Student internship status may be a paid/nonpaid Work Experience contingent on the Host Company or agency. Students are required to obtain signatures from parents and employer and maintain required documents, weekly progress reports, monthly sheets, monthly evaluation, monthly seminars, weekly agendas, participate in the exit and final exam and an evaluation form certified by the employer and STW coordinator. Upon successful completion a student may earn up to .5 credit for every 90 hours of work experience, not to exceed 1.5 credits (270 hours), in fulfillment of career program requirement and 1.0 credit of elective in the career program. Student, as part of their coursework, must attend scheduled seminar and reflection of internship experience. Length: One semester Prerequisite: Completion or near completion of recommended Technical

Courses, including STW401A, counselor recommendation and STW coordinator approval. Must be a Senior (12th grade) or have earned at least 16.0 credits with the potential of graduating within the same academic year.

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SCIENCE SC101 GENERAL SCIENCE (.5 per semester)

This course is intended to give the student a practical understanding and application in the main bodies of science- biological, geological and physical. The student will be mainly involved in laboratory techniques, research work, writing lab reports and understanding basic science concepts. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

SC102 PHYSICAL SCIENCE (.5 per semester)

Knowledge basic to the understanding of the physical world in terms of matter, energy, electricity and magnetism is studied. This course will examine waves in terms of movement of energy from place to place, chemical interactions, diversity in relation to matter, and technology as it relates to the practical application of scientific principles. It also applies principles of physical science to the study of the earth, astronomy and oceanography. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

SC103 GENERAL BIOLOGY (.5 per semester)

This is a year-long course covering the dynamics of biology. Topics covered include a foundation in Biology, the continuity of life, the diversity of life and the ecology of life. The course incorporates lectures, lab experiments and activities, individual and group projects, field trips, and multimedia into the curriculum. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Reading at grade level

SC103P (9th) PRACTICAL SCIENCE (.5 per semester) SC202P (10th) SC301P (11th) SC401P (12th)

This course will teach students the skills needed to work in the field such as lab tech, Nurse's aide, x-ray tech, etc. The skill involved will be blood typing, microscope techniques, laboratory techniques, and other simple functions performed daily in the science related work field. Also included would be an understanding of the natural world around us teaching the meanings of scientific terms. NOTE: This course can only be taken once at any grade level for credit Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

SC105 APPLIED BIOLOGY/CHEMISTRY (.5 per semester)

Applied Biology/Chemistry is a science course designed for students that will not seek science as a career choice. It integrates biology and chemistry as a unified domain for study. It presents science in the context of major life issues (work, home, society, and the environment). Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Reading at 8th grade level; recommended for non-college

bound student. SC106 LIVING BIOLOGY (.5 per semester)

This is a full year science course. The first semester examines basic concepts dealing with cellular structure, functions and organization. Topics in microbiology and simple life forms are introduced in

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diseases and how to prevent them. The second semester examines the plant and animal kingdom; moss, firs, gymnosperm and angiosperms. Students are also introduced to the study of invertebrates beginning with sponges and vertebrates ending with mammals. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Reading below 8th grade level; teacher recommendation.

SC202 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (.5 per semester)

This is a course that describes the scientific study of the structure and function of living organisms, tissues, organs and systems. It includes instruction in the scientific study of organism and systemic function and behavior in humans and animals, including processes such as respiration, circulation, digestion, excretion and reproduction. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: SC103 or teacher recommendation.

SC202H HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY HONORS (.5 per semester)

This is a year-long course covering the structure and function of the Human Body. All the body systems will be covered in this course including but not limited to tissues, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, urinary and reproductive. This course will incorporate lecture, lab experiments, dissection and individual and group projects. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: SC103; reading at grade level and selected by Honors

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SC203 CHEMISTRY (.5 per semester)

This course is a study of the structure and behavior of matter in all its form. Laboratory experiences are an essential part of the course. Mathematical problem solving is also stressed. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: SC103 and concurrent enrollment in MA201 or higher level

course, or teacher recommendation. SC203H CHEMISTRY HONORS (.5 per semester)

This course covers many of the same concepts as regular chemistry. This course is for the highly motivated science student. The course deals with more topics at greater depth and at a faster pace than regular chemistry. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: SC103 and MA202 or MA204 or MA205, or

recommendation from math teacher and selected by Honors Committee and reading at grade level.

SC204 CLIMATE AND GLOBAL CHANGE (.5 per semester)

This course will provide students with an opportunity to examine critical environmental issues concerning the future of our planet, in a forum spanning the Pacific region. Students will use advanced communications systems to discuss their program with scientists and others involved global scientific studies throughout the Pacific region. The course may be taken to fulfill science credit requirement. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: SC103 and SC203 or SC203H

SC205 PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY I (.5 per semester)

This is a course in Applied Science that teaches technical principles and concepts through hands-on laboratory experiences and study in the student manual. Training will include mechanical, electrical, thermal and fluid systems that are combined in modern industrial equipment. Major units include: Force,

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Work, Rate, Resistance, Energy, Power and Force Transformers. Students enrolled should be interested in technical careers in modern high tech industry. Course may be use as a physical science unit or vocational unit. It counts for Scholar's Program. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: MA201; limited to grades 10, 11, or 12.

SC301 MARINE BIOLOGY (.5 per semester)

This course is intended to familiarize the students with the marine environment. Topics covered include the following: history of marine science, tools of the marine scientist, natural history of marine vertebrates, natural history of marine invertebrates, natural history of marine plants, marine ecology, and man's relationship to the marine environment. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: SC103 or SC106

SC301H MARINE BIOLOGY HONORS (.5 per semester)

Honor students study each topic in greater depth and have more detailed assignments than the regular Biology III students. Topics covered are the same. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: SC103 or SC103P and MA204 and MA205; approved by

Honors Committee. SC302 PHYSICS (.5 per semester)

Emphasis is placed on understanding and formulating the nature of the physical world. The material covered in the first semester includes motion, forces and kinetics. The second semester emphasizes wave motion, light magnetism, electricity and the nuclear atom. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: SC103 and concurrent enrollment in MA204 or higher level

course or teacher recommendation

SC302H PHYSICS HONORS (.5 per semester)

The first semester covers motion, forces, universal gravitation, momentum, work and energy. The second semester examines thermodynamics, waves, electromagnetism, and nuclear physics. Laboratory experiments are an integral part of this course and are done throughout the year (at least 36 lab days per semester). Laboratory write-ups include an analysis of the results and evidence that the student understands the concepts demonstrated. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: SC103 and concurrent enrollment in MA203 or higher math

course or teacher recommendation. SC303 PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY II (.5 per semester)

This is a continuation of the principles and concepts of Principles of Technology I. The major units include: Energy converters, Optical systems, Transducers, Time constants, Vibrations and Radiation. Students enrolled should be interested in a technical career in modern high tech industry. This course may be use as a physical science unit or a vocational unit. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: SC205; limited to grades 11 or 12.

SCE201 GEOLOGY (.5 per semester)

This course includes a study of rocks, minerals and changes in the earth's crust. It also includes a study of fossils and geologic ages. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

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SCE301H ADVANCED BIOLOGY LAB HONORS (.5 per semester; Elective) -- no description in any book

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Pending.... Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: SC103, SC203

SC410AP ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY (.5 per semester)

This AP Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course usually taken by biology majors during their first year. This course will cover the following areas with their respective percentage coverage I - Molecules and Cells, 25 percent; II - Heredity and Evolution, 25 percent, and III Organisms and Populations, 50 percent The two main goals of the course are to help students develop a conceptual framework for modern biology and to help student s gain an appreciation of science as a process. Essential to this conceptual understanding are the following: a grasp of science as process rather than as an accumulation of facts, personal experience in scientific inquiry, recognition of unifying themes that integrate the major topics of biology; and appreciation of biological knowledge and critical thinking to environmental and social concerns. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: SC203 or SC203H and SC302 or SC302H and MA201 and

MA301 or MA301H and Selected by Honors Panel. SC411AP ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS B (.5 per semester)

AP Physics B is a college level course that uses algebra as the primary tool for problem solving. The course covers topics in the mechanics, energy, wave motion, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, quantum theory and nuclear physics. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: SC203 or SC203H and MA201 and MA301 or MA301H and

Selected by Honors Panel. SC412 PERMACULTURE (.5 per semester)

This course will give students information regarding the impact to their environment. Students will demonstrate ways that are aligned with natural processes and that decrease environmental impact. In addition, students will be given information on local flora and fauna, non-native species, invasive species, and mapping techniques. Students will also be able to perform flora and fauna analysis at a project site.

On a larger view, success of this course is determined by the ability to change the mindset and actions of our youth to promote sustainability. To achieve this, incremental steps include increasing our awareness and appreciation of our native flora, fauna and habitat; developing an awareness of one’s individual contribution in environmental impacts, as well as, responsibility and actions to curb those impacts, and transforming one’s habits to be sustainable ones. Another success was establishing ties between high school students with experts in various disciplines.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: SC103 or SC106

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SOCIAL STUDIES SS101 CIVICS (.5 per semester)

That department of political science dealing with the rights of citizenship and duties of citizens, has been aptly termed a laboratory in democracy. Designed primarily for 9th grade students, it is a semester course. This course should provide participation by all students in the practice of democracy through field trips, simulation games, and class projects. A good civics course is a good foundation for the future study of American Government at the upper grade levels. Length: One semester Prerequisite: None

SS101P (9th) PRACTICAL SOCIAL STUDIES (.5 per semester) SS202P (10th) SS302P (11th) SS401P (12th)

This course teaches the skills necessary to live in a growing world and understanding about what's happening in the world and how it could affect you. It teaches responsible citizenship, government, and street law, in the very practical sense of the world. It also teaches basic world geography and such skills as understanding the time zones and using basic geographic terms correctly. It informs the students of the ethnic differences between themselves and others, and discusses the relationship of Guam to the rest of the world. NOTE: this course can only be taken once at any grade level Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

SS105 GUAM HISTORY A/B (.5 per semester)

Guam History is designed for a year course. It is a comprehensive course that covers the geography of the Pacific region, the origin and lifestyle of the ancient Chamorros, and changes as a result of the Spanish, Japanese and American influence. This course will also discuss the role of individuals and events that shape the social, economic and political development of the island. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

SS201 WORLD GEOGRAPHY A/B (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to cover the basic physical geography and map reading skills. It will also provide understandings of the distribution and characteristics of the world’s major cultures and the dynamics of human migration and cultural diffusion. The course considers the regional mosaic of the World through a series of studies covering Western Europe to Eastern and Russia, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Pacific Basin, Latin America and North America. For each of these regions, selected nations are studied in depth.

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SS201H WORLD GEOGRAPHY HONORS A/B (.5 per semester)

In addition to fulfilling the requirements of the regular world geography curriculum in greater depth and with greater scope than is ordinarily possible, each student will demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate by successful completion of all the following assignment: 1) Additional reading other than adopted text; 2) Analyze a series of primary and secondary source documents; 3) Write a series of essays interpreting source document. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Reading at grade level and recommended by Honors

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SS202 WORLD HISTORY A/B (.5 per semester)

In this course, a study of ancient societies of the Near East and Africa, the ancient Hebrew civilization, Greece, Rome and the classical civilizations of India and China introduces students to the people and events at the dawn of major Western and non-Western civilizations: Geography, Culture, Government, Economics, Leaders, Science & Technology is examined throughout the process. Students also examine major turning points in the shaping of the modern world. Current world issues and a focus on the expansion of the West and growing interdependence of people and cultures throughout the world are addressed. NOTE: Recommended for grades 10, 11, or 12 Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

SS202H WORLD HISTORY HONORS (.5 per semester)

World History course description is followed according to the existing department list of course description. The subject area will include but not be limited to the following assignments: 1) additional reading other than adopted text; 2) analyze a series of source documents interpreting through essays and oral presentation; 3) complete a minimum of 1 term paper each semester (including case studies and research papers); 4) deliver at least one oral presentation each quarter to include but not be limited to: speech, debate, panel discussion, mock trial and plays; 5) students must render a least a minimum of 100 hours of service to the school or community. This service must be certified by the institution or organization receiving the service.

In addition to fulfilling the requirements of the regular World History curriculum in greater depth and with greater scope than is ordinarily possible, each student will successfully complete the following requirements: 1) develop higher order thinking skills in research as indicated by their ability to correctly complete 90% of their research writing utilizing any of the following methods: a) Campbell; b) Turabian; c) any other source as presented by the language arts text; 2) translate and summarize documents as indicated by their ability to complete 90% of the course requirement of writing an essay or an oral presentation for each document reviewed; 3) recognize and distinguish cause and effect relationships through research on related topics as indicated by their ability to complete 90% of the course requirement or oral presentations; 4) define, recall, indentify, analyze, synthesize and evaluate factual information through a series of teacher made/standardized tests. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Reading at grade level and recommended by the Honors

Committee SS301 UNITED STATES HISTORY A/B (.5 per semester)

This is a comprehensive course in America history that is organized chronologically and serves as a capstone for the study of American history in the elementary and secondary school. The forces that shaped and continue to shape political, economic and social institutions should be studied. Changes in

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social and cultural values should also be included. The effects of growing international involvement literature, social reform movements, extension of civil rights, the labor movement, and the growth of government should be included. The diversity of ethnic and racial origins of Americans and the impact of this diversity on the development of the nation should be emphasized. NOTE: Recommended for grades 11

th or 12

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Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None SS401 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (.5 per semester)

American Government embraces the study of institutions, people, processes, policies and powers at the national, state and local levels. In this course students apply knowledge gained in previous years of study to pursue a deeper understanding of the institutions of American Government. In addition, they draw on their studies of American history and of other societies to compare different systems of government in the world today. This course should be viewed as the culmination of civic education that prepares students to vote, to reflect on the responsibilities of citizenship, and to participate in community activities. NOTE: For 11

th and 12

th grade ONLY.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None SS410AP ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN HISTORY (.5 per semester)

This is a course which may be substituted for college preparatory United States History by eleventh grade students. The course is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the issues in American history. Students will learn to assess historical materials – their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance – to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. The course examines time periods from discovery and settlement of the New World through the recent past. Students have the option to take the Advanced Placement American History examination of the College Board in May. Students should be aware that not all colleges grant credit for qualifying grades on the Advanced Placement American History examination, although over 400 institutions do grant credit. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Has met Honors/AP criteria

SS411AP ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (.5 per semester)

This is a required course which may be substituted for college preparatory American Government by eleventh or twelfth grade students. This course is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the issues in American Government. The American Government and Politics cover a body of knowledge equivalent to that which a student would be expected to master in an introductory one semester college course in American politics. Students are expected to take the Advanced Placement American Government Examination of the College Entrance Examination Board in May. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Has met Honors/AP criteria.

SSE101 STUDENT GOVERNMENT (.5 per semester)

This course is to prepare student leaders. It includes instruction in parliamentary procedures and how to organize and run activities.

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Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Election to class or office; recommended for 11th or 12th graders.

SSE201 PSYCHOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY (.5 per semester)

In this course students are introduced to psychology first semester, with a focus on the scientific study of human development, learning, motivation and personality. Student should develop some basic concepts for psychology as the study of individual behavior. They should learn about the contributions of one or more major scholars in the field; for example, Sigmund Freud, Abraham Maslow, Ivan Pavlov, Carl Rogers, and B.F. Skinner. Students should have opportunities to explore implications for everyday life or a scientific perspective on human behavior, and they should learn about the various careers associated with this field of study. Second semester students are introduced to sociological concepts, theories, and procedures. Students should learn how sociologists analyze the basic structures and functions of societies and of groups within societies, discover how these societies became organized, identify the conditions under which they become disorganized, and predict the conditions for their reorganization. (NOTE: Recommended for grades 11th and 12th) Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

SSE201APP ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY (.5 per semester) Approved for Pilot 8/28/01

This course will attempt to cover the entire discipline of psychology including: Introduction and Research Methods, Social and Cultural Dimensions of Behavior, Psychological Disorders, Psychotherapy, Biological Bases of Behavior, Motivation and Emotion, Memory, Learning, and Lifespan Development. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite:

SSE202 STREET LAW (Practical Law) (.5 per semester)

In this course students gain a practical understanding of the law and the legal system that have been developed under the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The course also includes a study of concepts underlying the law as well as an introduction to the origin and development of our legal system, including civil and criminal law. In a unit on civic rights and responsibilities, students should know about the rights guaranteed by the first, fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth and fourteenth amendments. Mock trials and other simulated legal procedures together with the use of resource experts should help students understand this area. The course will be made practical to students’ everyday life. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

SSE203 PEER COUNSELING (.5 per semester)

This is a course designed to train students to become peer "helpers” or peer “listeners". The students are taught skills in communications, empathy, questioning, confrontation and problem solving. Length: One semester Prerequisite: None

SSE204 SOCIOLOGY (.5 per semester)

In this course students are introduced to sociological concepts, theories and procedures. Students should learn how sociologists analyze the basic structures and functions of societies and of groups within societies, discover how these societies became organized, identify the conditions under which they become disorganized, and predict the conditions of their reorganization. Note: Recommended for grades 11th and 12

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SSE205P PEER SUPPORT (.5 per semester) Approved for Pilot 8/28/01

The course will involve 11th and 12th grade students assisting/tutoring/mentoring primarily with students with disabilities throughout the school day; however, general education students who are having difficulties will also be able to receive tutoring assistance. This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to learn the value of helping others through interaction with students with disabilities and at the same time to provide an avenue for improving their own skills in the different subject matter. The student with a disability will benefit by being given additional supports to help him/her access the general curriculum in a manner that will lead to success. This support will include assisting students with disabilities with completing class assignments, participating in class activities, completing class projects, taking tests and other assistance as required by the teacher(s) or needed by the student. The course is a full year course, one period in length and for one credit. Both the classroom teacher assigned to tutoring and the general education teacher(s) the student works with will determine the grade. A peer tutor may work with more than one student in more than one classroom. This will be determined by the needs of the student. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite:

SSE206 PSYCHOLOGY (.5 per semester)

In this course students are introduced to psychology, with a focus on the scientific study of human development, learning, motivation and personality. Students should develop some basic concepts of psychology as the study of individual behavior. They should learn about the contributions of one or more major scholars in the field; for example, Sigmund Freud, Abraham Maslow, Ivan Pavlov, Carl Rogers and B.F. Skinner. Students should have opportunities to explore implications for everyday life of a scientific perspective on human behavior, and they should learn about the various careers associated with this field of study. Note: Recommended for grades 11

th and 12

th.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None SSE401H SOCIAL STUDIES SEMINAR HONORS (.5 per semester)

Social Studies Seminar includes studies in foreign affairs, behavioral sciences, economics, law and comparative government. The subject area will include but not be limited to the following assignments: 1) additional readings other than adopted text; 2) analyze a series of source documents interpreting through essays and oral presentation; 3) complete a minimum of 1 term paper each semester (including case studies and research papers); 4) deliver at least one oral presentation each quarter to include but not be limited to: speech, debate, panel discussion, mock trial and plays; 5) students must render at least a maximum of 100 hours of service to the school or community. This service must be certified by the institution or organization receiving the service.

In addition, each student will successfully complete the following requirements: 1) Develop higher order thinking skills in research as indicated by their ability to complete correctly 90% of their research writing utilizing any of the following methods: a. Campbell; b. Turabian; c. any other source as presented by the Language Arts text. 2) translate and summarize documents as indicated by their ability to correctly complete 90% of the course requirement of writing an essay or an oral presentation for each document reviewed. 3) recognize and distinguish cause and effect relationships through research on related topics as indicated by their ability to complete 90% of the course requirement or oral presentations. 4) define, recall, identify, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate factual information through a series of teacher made/standardized tests. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Reading at grade level and approval by Honors Committee.

SSE412AP ADVANCED PLACEMENT ECONOMICS (.5 per semester)

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The macroeconomics semester of the course will focus on national income determination, unemployment and inflation, but will also consider new developments in the study of macroeconomic topics such as deficit spending, the trade deficit, and monetary theory. The microeconomic semester of the course will focus on resource allocation, market outcomes and the behavior of firms, but will also consider topics in labor economics, international trade, and planned socialist economies. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Has met Honors/AP criteria

SSE413AP ADVANCED PLACEMENT ECONOMICS: MICROECONOMICS (.5 per semester)

The microeconomic semester of the course will focus on resource allocation, market outcomes and the behavior of firms, but will also consider topics in labor economics, international trade and planned socialist economies. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Has met Honors/AP criteria

SSE414AP ADVANCED PLACEMENT ECONOMICS: MACROECONOMICS (.5 per semester)

The macroeconomics semester of the course will focus on national income determination, unemployment and inflation, but will also consider new developments in the study of macroeconomic topics such as deficit spending, the trade deficit, and monetary theory. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: Has met Honors/AP criteria

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TH101P STAGE CRAFT FOR THEATER (.5 per semester) Approved for Pilot 11/16/00

Given a course in set design, the learners will identify the various equipment used for lighting, sound, and set construction. The learners will be required to demonstrate the ability to use the equipment as sound or lighting technicians in the creation of student theatrical productions. They will be responsible for creating the sets, lighting, and sound for a variety of fine arts productions. Length: One semester Prerequisite: TH102, TH200 or instructor’s approval

TH102P INTRODUCTION TO THEATER (.5 per semester) Approved for Pilot 11/16/00

Given a course in introduction to theater, the learners will describe the origins of theater, demonstrate or utilize a variety of acting techniques in improvisational situations or organized productions, develop an ability to perform in front of an audience, and act in a school theatrical production. Length: One semester Prerequisite: None

TH200 THEATER PRODUCTION (.5 per semester)

Students will learn and apply the basic theatrical practices, procedures and theories through a hands-on experience of participating in a theatrical production. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the acting, set designing, light designing, set construction, technical and marketing aspects of the theater. Students will also learn skills that will give them the confidence and techniques for public speaking. Length: One semester Prerequisite: Must get approval from principal to be counted for credit.

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TRAFFIC SAFETY TS101 DRIVER EDUCATION (.5 per semester)

This course covers the fundamentals of driving. Upon completion of course the student will be able to successfully pass the written test administered for issuance of a driving license/permit only. Successful completion of Ain-car@ training (through a private driving school or the Guam Community College at students own expense) is still required to complete full licensing requirements. GUAM driver licensing laws require all new drivers to have a minimum of 32-hours of instruction in driver education. Length: One semester Prerequisite: None

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VOCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY - DOE Courses VEMK050 MARKETING IA (.5 per semester)

This is a beginning course for students entering the Marketing Program. It provides a comprehensive introduction to all areas of marketing. Length: One semester Prerequisite: None

VEMK051 MARKETING IB (.5 per semester)

This course is a continuation of Marketing IA; it provides a comprehensive introduction to all areas of marketing. Length: One semester Prerequisite: VEMK050

VEMK060 MARKETING IIA (.5 per semester)

A career preparation course intended to introduce sales concepts to students and to help students develop skills in selling techniques. The content focuses on retail selling but is not exclusive to this area. Service industries, wholesale, industrial and manufacturing sales areas are also discussed. Length: One semester Prerequisite: VEMK051

VEMK061 MARKETING IIB (.5 per semester)

This course is a continuation of Marketing IIA. The content focuses on retail selling but is not exclusive to this area. Advertising and Visual Merchandising are also discussed. Length: One semester Prerequisite: VEMK060

VEMK070 MARKETING IIIA (.5 per semester)

This course emphasizes leadership, management and team building skills through independent marketing projects and management positions in the laboratory store. Students will complete requirements of the Bronze Level National DECA Awards Program. Length: One semester Prerequisite: VEMK061

VEMK071 MARKETING IIIB (.5 per semester)

Course continues Marketing IIIA. Students will complete requirements for the Silver Level National DECA Awards Program. Length: One semester Prerequisite: VEMK070

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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION VT103 EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY (.5 per semester)

This course exposes students to the new technologies that affect our industrial society. A wide range of technologies may be covered; examples include: laser, fiber optics, electronics, robotics, computer technologies (artificial intelligence, computer-aided design, etc.) and audiovisual communications. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

VT200 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to fill the needs of students who want further training in more specialized areas of woodworking. First semester covers introduction to carpentry. Second semester deals with introduction to furniture and cabinet making. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

VT305 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II (.5 per semester)

This course is a continuation of Construction Technology I. This course provide intermediate construction students with knowledge and skills in material handling, surveying, site development, concrete, masonry, roof systems and electrical systems. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: VT200

TRADE & INDUSTRY: CONSTRUCTION (Carpentry) VE205 CARPENTRY I (.5)

Wheels of Learning: Basic Safety, Basic Math, Intro to Hand Tools, Intro to Power Tools, Intro to Blueprints, Basic Rigging, Orientation to Carpentry Trade and Nails, Fasteners and Adhesives. Length: One semester Prerequisite: None

VE305 CARPENTRY II (.5)

Wheels of Learning: Floor Systems, Wall Systems, Site Preparation, Concrete and Reinforcement Materials, Concrete Handling and Placing, Forming Foundations and Flatwork and Roof Systems. Length: One semester Prerequisite: VE205

VE405 CARPENTRY III (.5)

Wheels of Learning: Finish, Exterior Wall Finishes and Roof Applications. Length: One semester Prerequisite: VE305

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TRADE & INDUSTRY: CONSTRUCTION (Electrical) EM050 FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICITY I (.5)

This course attempts to develop an understanding of the basic concepts of magnetism, direct current, alternating current, wire characteristics and electrical standards. The proper use of an ohm meter in acquiring appropriate readings of components within a circuit is also emphasized. Length: One semester Prerequisite: None

EM051 FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICITY II (.5 per semester)

This course further analyzes the application of electron theory; DC/AC fundamentals; electrical quantities; OHM's Law; magnetic principles; solenoids, meter usage; power generation and distribution; wiring systems and materials; transformers and relays; schematic diagram development; and the development of a diagnostic plan for HVACR electrical equipment. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: EM050

EM052 RESIDENTIAL WIRING (1)

This course introduces the care/usage of tools and materials used in electrical installations and the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Topics include NEC, electrical safety, and electrical blueprint reading; planning and layout; installation of electrical distribution equipment; lighting; over-current protection; conductors; branch circuits; and conduits. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install conduits, wiring, and electrical distribution equipment associated with basic electrical installations. Length: One semester Prerequisite: EM051

VE208 ELECTRICITY IA (.5 per semester)

Course concentrates on Safety, Basic Math, Intro to Hand Tools, Intro to Power Tools, Intro to Blueprints, Basic Rigging, Electrical Safety, and Anchors and Supports.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None VE308 ELECTRICITY IB (.5 per semester)

Course concentrates on Hand Bending, Electrical Theory I, Electrical Theory II, Electrical Test Equipment, Intro to National Electrical Code, Raceways-Boxes-Fittings, Conductors, Intro to Electrical Blueprints, Electrical Wiring-Commercial and Industrial, and Electrical Wiring-Residential. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: VE208

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TRADE & INDUSTRY: CONSTRUCTION (Masonry) VE209 MASONRY I (.5)

Wheels of Learning: Generic Safety, Generic Math, Orientation I, Trade History, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Equipment, Wall Types, Drawings and Specifications, Concrete Materials, Mortar Types, Mortar Mixing, Mortar Additives, Concrete Masonry Unit-Materials, CMU Moisture Control, CMU Reinforcing and CMU Wall Support. CMU Basic Laying Techniques, Brick Materials, Brick Basic Laying Techniques, Brick Moisture Control, Brick Reinforcing, Brick Wall Support, Brick Wall Types, Evaluation I and Residential Drawing. Length: One semester Prerequisite: None

VE309 MASONRY II (.5)

Wheels of Learning: Orientation II, Equipment II, Commercial Drawings, Human Relations, Elevated Work I, Quantity Takeoff, Weather Considerations, CMU Advanced Laying, CMU Wall Types, CMU Joints, CMU Insulations, CMU Sample Panels and Prisms, Brick Advanced Laying Techniques, Brick Pavers, and Brick Arches. Brick Joints, Brick Sample Panels and Prisms, Fireplace Construction, Surface Bonding, Surface Coatings, Stucco, Evaluation II, Orientation III, Elevated Work II, Specialized Quantity Takeoff, Construction Planning/Coordination, Stone Materials, Stone Laying Techniques, Stone Moisture Control, and Stone Wall Support. Length: One semester Prerequisite: VE209

VE409 MASONRY III (.5)

Wheels of Learning: Stone Joints, Stone Coping, Stone Sample Panels, Panel Construction, Repair and Restoration, Acid Brick, Refractory, Structural Glazed Tile, Glass Block, Cultured Stone, Barrier Walls, Hollow Metal Frames, Welding I, and Evaluation III. Length: One semester Prerequisite: VE309

TRADE & INDUSTRY: DRAFTING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY VT101 DRAFTING I (.5 per semester)

This course covers the fundamentals of drafting. This is an introduction to equipment terminology, and industrial practice in drafting. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

VT201 DRAFTING II (.5 per semester)

This second year course takes the student from mechanical drawing to architectural drafting to include single stroke Gothic, etc. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: VT101

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VEDR080 INTRO TO CADD (.5 per semester)

This course introduces the students to the fundamentals of mechanical and architectural drawing. It provides students with the knowledge and practice required to produce and analyze multi-view drawings and dimensioning using computer assisted drafting programs. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

VEDR081 INTERMEDIATE CADD (.5 per semester)

This course is a continuation of Introduction to CADD. It provides students with advanced techniques and processes related to the various drafting and design industries. Areas of study include plotting, scaling, auxiliary views, intersections and problem solving using appropriate technology and industry-standard equipment. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: VEDR080

TRADE & INDUSTRY: ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY VEEE053 DC CIRCUITS (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of DC Electrical Theory. It is also intended to enhance students’ understanding of the operation and design of DC circuits, components and sources. You will learn about basic DC electrical terms, equations and theory, and solve problems involving resistance, voltage and current. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

VEEE054 AC CIRCUITS (.5 per semester)

This course requires circuit analysis of alternating current circuits. Examine RC, RL and RLC circuits as well as resonance and time response of reactive circuits and transformers. The laboratory portion of this course requires students to build basic circuits and check circuit operation with oscilloscopes. Further checks on circuit performance may be done with computer software simulations of circuits covered in the lessons. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

VEEE055 SEMI-CONDUCTORS (.5 per semester)

This course requires familiarization with the concept of energy bands. Understanding of two charge carriers, electrons and holes, in semiconductors, why doping of semiconductors is useful and how basic electronic devices are made using semiconductors and how they operate. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

VEEE056 ELECTRONICS CIRCUITS (.5 per semester)

This course considers electrical and physical characteristics of resistance, inductance and capacitance; the analysis of DC and AC circuits, operational amplifiers, elements of semiconductor devices, electronic circuits and logic circuits. Students will also study electrical measurements. A laboratory is included. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: VEEE053 or VEEE054

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VEEE058 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (.5 per semester)

This course covers: number systems, codes, and truth tables; logical hardware devices such as gates, inverters, tri-state logic, flip-flops and latches; digital circuits such as arithmetic units, comparators, code converters, ripple and ring counters and shift registers; and design of combinational and sequential digital circuits.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: VEEE056 VEEE059 ELECTRONICS TROUBLESHOOTING (.5 per semester)

This course focuses on maintenance and troubleshooting methods and techniques, electronic testing and measuring and safe troubleshooting practices. Case studies of problems in industrial systems are a program highlight and serve to illustrate ideal troubleshooting procedures. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: VEEE056 or VEEE058

VE203 DC CIRCUITS (.5 per semester)

This course includes the study of atomic structure, magnetism, charges, electron current, Ohm’s Law, Watt’s Law, DC components and series and parallel circuits.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None VE303 SEMI-CONDUCTOR DEVICES (.5 per semester)

This course teaches the basic fundamentals of Semi-conductor Devices. It covers the study of diodes, bipolar transistor, field effect transistors, thyristors, integrated circuits and opto electronics. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

VT206 ELECTRONICS I (.5 per semester)

This course covers both electricity and basic electronics. Direct current circuitry; alternating current circuitry; power supplies; and the functions of resistors, capacitors, inductances, electron tubes and solid state devices are developed. Circuit operation is studied. Amplitude modulated and frequency modulated communication systems are also in the program. Development of soldering and hand tool skills is a major part of Electronics I. Students should expect to provide their own small hand tools and calculators. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

VT303 ELECTRONICS II (.5 per semester)

This course utilizes automobile radios, house radios, black and white televisions, color televisions and magnetic recorders in the process of studying the practical application of knowledge from Electronics I. There will be an introduction to digital, digital logic and micro processors. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: VT206

VT401 ELECTRONICS III (.5 per semester)

This course will include electrical theory, function of electrical components, mathematics of circuits, test instruments and testing, semi-conductor theory and practice and communication circuits. The students may apply these principles to projects which express their own interests. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: VT303

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TOURISM PROGRAM VETT050 INTRO TO HOTEL OPERATIONS (.5)

This course covers fundamentals of Hotel Operations and how they are applied through hands-on experience in the areas of reservations, front desk and housekeeping procedures. It also introduces students to work habits, values and attitudes expected of employees in the hospitality industry, while exploring career opportunities and marketing of work skills. Length: One semester Prerequisite: None

VETT051 INTRO TO FOOD & BEVERAGE OPERATIONS (.5 per semester)

This course covers through hands-on experience, the beginning fundamentals and applications of food and beverage preparation and service. This course introduces the student to expected work attitudes, values, responsibilities and career exploration within the food and beverage sector for the hospitality industry. Length: One semester Prerequisite: None

VETT060 INTERMEDIATE FOOD & BEVERAGE OPERATIONS (1 per semester)

This course covers through hands-on experience, the intermediate fundamentals and applications of food and beverage preparation and service. This course will continue to imprint on the student expected work attitudes, values, responsibilities and career explorations within the food and beverage sector of the hospitality industry. Length: One semester, two periods Prerequisite: VETT051

VETT061 INTERMEDIATE HOTEL OPERATIONS (1 per semester)

This course covers the intermediate functions of hotel operations and the application of these functions through intermediate hands-on experience in the areas of front office and housekeeping. It also includes an introduction to sales and marketing, transportation, hotel computers, personnel, basic accounting, security and engineering. It will also introduce students to work habits, values and attitudes expected in the hospitality industry. Length: One semester, two periods Prerequisite: VETT050

VETT070 ADVANCED FOOD PREPARATION & DINING ROOM OPERATIONS (1 per semester)

This course covers through hands-on experience, the advanced fundamentals and applications of food and beverage preparation and service. This course will continue to imprint on students the expected work attitudes, values, responsibilities and career explorations within the food and beverage sector of the hospitality industry. Length: One semester, two periods Prerequisites: VETT060

VETT071 ADVANCED TOURISM (1 per semester)

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This course covers the knowledge and skills needed for Travel Industry Management. The areas of concentration will be destination geography, air, sea and land transportation, international travel and travel agencies. Length: One semester, two periods Prerequisites: VETT060/061

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM VT205 VIDEO I (.5 per semester)

The course is designed to provide hands-on, interactive educational experience with video equipment and video production skills. Students are given instruction and projects designed to teach video production skills. Students will participate in producing video tapes of subjects assigned by the teacher and with close teacher supervision. Students will work in groups, decide on documentary topics, plan the production schedule, and go through all production procedures necessary to produce a finished product. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

VT301 VIDEO II (.5 per semester)

This course is designed to refine skills already learned and to learn advanced production techniques. Material learned in Video I is reviewed and new material is introduced. Projects are more extensive than those in Video I. More emphasis on vocational training is given and students are given work experience opportunities. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: VT205

VT403 TV BROADCASTING (.5 per semester)

Students will have hands-on experience with portable and studio audio/video equipment. The course emphasis is on developing skills required for successful communication. It examines the use of communication technology in our society. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

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NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM

VENU050 BEGINNING NURSING ASSISTANT IA (.5 per semester)

The first year course includes anatomy of the human body conditions, basic nursing skills and Health Occupation Career information. Fieldtrips to various clinical areas, occasional participation, and involuntary community services require beginning students to wear uniform.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: SC103/201 or concurrent. VENU051 BEGINNING NURSING ASSISTANT IB (.5 per semester)

This is a continuation of Beginning Nursing Assistant course. Students will have opportunities for applied learning giving them experiences that apply the processes, concepts and principles described in the classroom instruction. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: VENU050

VENU060 ADVANCED NURSING ASSISTANT IIA (.5 per semester)

Students participate in practical experiences at a hospital, nursing home facilities and medical clinics. Twice weekly, students are assigned to hospital units and clinic stations, on a two week rotation basis. One morning per week will be a report, discussion and sharing of the experiences of the preceding week and two mornings per week will be used for additional instruction.

Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: VENU051 VENU061 ADVANCED NURSING ASSISTANT IIB (.5 per semester)

In this course the students will apply the basic as well as advanced vocational skills with emphasis upon the holistic approach which includes the psychological as well as the physiological needs of the patients. The nursing process will be utilized to provide individualized care designed to meet a patient's particular needs. Students will participate in supervised clinical experience that includes the pediatric and mental health clients, as well as the child bearing family, adult and geriatric clients. A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. This course incorporates the student’s abilities of reading, writing, arithmetic and mathematics, speaking and listening, thinking skills, personal qualities, workplace competencies and basic use of computers. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: VENU060

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WORLD LANGUAGE

WL101 CHAMORRO LANGUAGE I (.5 per semester)

This is a full year introductory course to the Chamorro Language with emphasis on earlier studies of Chamorro, foreign influence on the language, dialects, sound system, stress and intonation patterns. Insights into the Chamorro culture are also found in acquired skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Activities may include ethnic cooking, singing, coconut weaving, dancing and skits and “Cultural Day” and “Chamorro Week”. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

WL102 JAPANESE I (.5 per semester)

Course is an initial introduction to the Japanese language and cultures. Four major language categories, speaking, reading, writing and listening should be taught with equal weight. First writing system, “hiragana” is requested to master during their first year of Japanese learning. Second writing system, “katakana” is also introduced, but not required to master. Third writing system, “Kanji”, Chinese characters, is introduced as a future study. Japanese traditional and pop cultures are learned through cultural exchange programs and online information. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

WL103 FRENCH I (.5 per semester)

This is an introduction to the language and culture of the French-speaking world, stressing the ability to ask for and give information, and to describe situations in French. Content includes holidays, personal descriptions and feelings, slang, greetings, courtesies, school, home, weather, time, numbers, food, clothing, parts of the body, sports and geography. Activities include ethnic cooking, sports and games, crafts, singing, folk dancing, skits, and use of films, tapes, recordings and guest speakers. There will be a balanced presentation of all four skill areas: listening and understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Students will be able to understand and use French in situations requiring present, past, and future expressions. Discussion of the various regions of the French-speaking world will be included. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

WL104 SPANISH I (.5 per semester)

This is an introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world, stressing the ability to ask and give information, and to describe situations in Spanish. Content includes holidays, personal descriptions and feelings, greetings, weather, time, numbers, sports, and geography. There will be a balanced presentation of all four skills: listening and understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Students will be able to understand and use Spanish in situations requiring present and future expressions. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

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WL105 GERMAN I (.5 per semester)

This is the first component of a two-year introductory course. It is an introduction to the language and culture of the German-speaking world, stressing the ability to ask for and give information, and to describe situations in German. Content may include holidays, personal descriptions and feelings, slang, weather, greetings, courtesies, school, home, time, numbers, food, clothing, sports, hobbies, geography, ecology and current events. Activities may include ethnic cooking, sports and games, crafts, music, singing, folk dancing, skits and use of films, videos, audio tapes, computer programs and guest speakers. All four learning skills will be used: listening and understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Students will be able to understand and use German in present, past and future expressions. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: None

WL201 CHAMORRO LANGUAGE II (.5 per semester)

This is a reinforcement of beginning Chamorro with emphasis on everyday conversational Chamorro through dialogues presented in situations which reflect the Chamorro lifestyle. The course will also emphasize repetition and substitution drills. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: WL101 or teacher recommendation.

WL202 JAPANESE II (.5 per semester)

A continuation of Japanese I. Communication skills become very important elements to be improved through many opportunities of cultural exchange activities which give learners opportunities directly to communicate to native speakers. “Katakana” characters must be mastered, and seventy-five “kanji” characters are introduced to learn. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: WL102 or equivalent proficiency

WL203 FRENCH II (.5 per semester)

Vocabulary and structures from French I will be reviewed and reentered to reinforce skills acquired earlier. Records of student's previous accomplishments will be reviewed. Communication skills will be expanded so that students can interact with native speakers in many situations. Students will begin to be able to enjoy authentic comic books, newspaper articles and radio and television programs. Introduction of additional verb forms will enable students to deal with different age groups and social situations. Students will read aloud and for meaning on an expanded range of topics, including holidays, customs and sports. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: WL103 or equivalent proficiency.

WL204 SPANISH II (.5 per semesters)

Vocabulary and grammar structures from Spanish I will be reviewed and expanded. Communication skills will be reinforced so that students can converse on a variety of topics and situations. Extensive drills will be provided and practiced to reinforce listening, speaking, reading and writing. Study of the Hispanic culture will be continued. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: WL104 or equivalent proficiency

WL205 GERMAN II (.5 per semester)

This is the second component of a two-year course. Vocabulary and structures from German I will be reviewed to reinforce skills acquired earlier. Communication skills will be expanded so that students can interact with native speakers in more increasingly complex situations. The primary aim is to develop

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increased student competence in the four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing – so that they will be able to communicate successfully in German. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: WL105 or equivalent proficiency.

WL302H JAPANESE III HONORS (.5 per semester)

Students receive a general grammar review with an increase in vocabulary and the reading of short stories and articles. Conversation periods and some composition work are involved. The heritage and culture are discussed as well as contemporary issues affecting the country. Students continue with more advanced work on grammar and structure. Reading materials become more difficult. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: WL202 and approved by Honors Committee.

WL303H FRENCH III HONORS (.5 per semester)

Vocabulary and structures from French I and French II will be reviewed and reentered to reinforce skills acquired earlier. Records of student's previous accomplishments will be reviewed. Students will be able to initiate and maintain conversations as needed for travel, conversing with strangers, ordering meals, purchasing items, dealing with health, etc. The differences and similarities between the various parts of the French-speaking world will be discussed. Guest speakers will meet with the students and converse with them in French on topics of mutual interest. Films, tapes, simulations and student-created materials are included. Field trips may include foreign travel. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: WL203 or equivalent proficiency and approval by Honors

Committee. WL304H SPANISH III HONORS (.5 per semester)

Students continue with more advanced work on grammar and structure. Reading materials become more difficult. Students increase their knowledge of grammatical structure, writing, and formal and informal vocabulary through frequent usage. Stress is placed on advanced conversation, independent reading, and original composition. The course includes excerpts from literature, journals and periodicals. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: WL204 and approval by Honors Committee

WL402H JAPANESE IV HONORS (.5 per semester)

Students increase their knowledge of grammatical structure, writing and formal and informal vocabulary through frequent usage. Stress in placed on advanced conversation, independent reading and original composition. The course includes excerpts from literature, journals and periodicals. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: WL302H and approval by Honors Committee

WL404H SPANISH IV HONORS (.5 per semester)

This course allows students to continue with more advanced work in Spanish grammar and structure. Reading Spanish material becomes more difficult at this stage. Students increase their knowledge of grammatical structure, writing and formal and informal vocabulary through frequent usage. Stress is placed on advanced conversation, independent reading and original composition. The course includes excerpts from literature, journals, and periodicals. Length: Two semesters Prerequisite: WL304H and approval by Honors Committee

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PILOT COURSES for SY 2014-15

JHBS101P Freshman Seminar

The Freshman Seminar is designed to provide necessary social and academic skills, as well as, an understanding of what will be expected of your child as they move through the high school curriculum and post-secondary education in preparation for the world of work. This Johns Hopkins University Talent Development curriculum emphasizes cooperative learning through a team teaching approach which focuses on attendance, behavior, and course performance. Length: 2 Semesters Prerequisite: None

JHLA102P Strategic Reading

Strategic Reading is an evidenced-based, eighteen week intervention designed for ninth grade students who are performing at or below a seventh grade reading level. Specifically targeted for high school freshmen in need of middle grades skills. Strategic Reading offers a non-traditional approach to accelerating students’ proficiencies in fluency, reading comprehension, and language arts skills, including written communication. Students are assessed to determine reading levels followed by frequent engagement in learning comprehension strategies, reading a variety of genres, using new vocabulary daily, and writing responsively. Teachers use the Strategic Reading instructional framework to motivate student interest through daily modeling of before, during, and after reading strategies. When students are given regular opportunities to apply these techniques, they become more thoughtful, strategic readers. Length: One Semester Prerequisite: None

JHMA103P Transition to Advanced Mathematics

Transition to Advance Mathematics (TAM) is a research-based ninth grade mathematics course that combines traditional and innovative teaching strategies. TAM encourages students’ conceptual understanding of key mathematical ideas that underlie high school mathematics and sharpens their overall basic skills. TAM challenges students to think through and make sense of what they are doing, learning from one another, share and respect ideas, and make connections between mathematics and the real world. TAM is designed as a first semester course to precede Algebra I in the second semester. Transition to Advanced Mathematics is an acceleration course focused upon preparing students for success in Algebra 1. While assessment practices will be determined in concert with the district, students who do not meet exit criteria will still move to on to Algebra 1 curricula in the second semester. Length: One Semester Prerequisite: None

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DOE Courses Indexed by Course Number

COURSE NO. COURSE TITLE COMMENTS

AE103 Basic Blueprint Reading

AG101 Agri-Business 1: Propagation & Landscape

Approved JBUTC 1992

AG203 Horticulture

AG204 Agri-Business II: Landscape/Horticulture

Piloted 1993

AG301 Agri-Business III: Farm shop

AG302 Agri-Business IV: Hydroponics & Aquaculture

AR101 Art I A/B Initial Adoption, BOE 1983 Revised & adopted GEB 2012

AR104 Basic Design Drawing Adopted BOE 1983

AR201 Ceramics I A/B Adopted BOE 1983

AR202 Art II Initial Adoption, BOE 1983 Revised & adopted GEB 2012

AR203 Photography Approved JBUTC 1992 Revised & adopted GEB 2012

AR204 Advanced Design/Murals Approved JBUTC 1992

AR205 Environment Art A/B Approved JBUTC 1992

AR206 Three-Dimensional Design/Models Revised & adopted GEB 2012

AR207 Graphic Arts Approved JBUTC 1992 Revised & adopted GEB 2012

AR301 Advanced Ceramics II Approved JBUTC 1992

AR302 Art III Approved JBUTC 1992

AR303 Advanced Painting Approved JBUTC 1992 Revised & adopted GEB 2012

AR304 Advanced Design, Colors Illustration

AR305 Photography & Video Application Revised & adopted GEB 2012

AR306 AP Art Studio Adopted GEB 2013

BS102 Consumer Affairs: Calculating Business Machines

Adopted BOE 1983 Revised & adopted GEB 2012

BS103 Keyboarding Revised & adopted GEB 2012

BS104 Typing I A/B Adopted BOE 1983

BS105/ BS105L

COPE Approved JBUTC 1992

BS107 Word Processing I Approved JBUTC 1992 Revised & adopted GEB 2012

BS108 Keyboarding Application Adopted GEB 2013

BS200 Business Career Exploration

BS201 Accounting I A/B Adopted BOE 1983

BS202 Word Processing II Approved JBUTC 1992

BS203 Information Processing Adopted GEB 2013

BS204/ BS204L

COPE II Approved JBUTC 1992

BS206 Computer Business Application Revised & adopted GEB 2012

BS304 Computerized Accounting Applications (Formerly Acctg II A/B)

BS400 Bank Teller (OJT)

BS402 Office Aides Revised & adopted GEB 2012

BS403 Business Math Using Excel Adopted GEB 2013

CFS101 Beginning Cooking A/B Adopted BOE 1983

CFS102 Fashion Construction I Adopted BOE 1983

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(Previously Beginning Clothing A/B. Adopted by GEB 2012.) CFS103 Parenting

CFS104 Family Living

CFS105 Introduction to Consumer Family Science

CFS107 Basic Food & Nutrition

CFS201 Intermediate Cooking A/B Adopted BOE 1983

CFS202 Fashion Construction II Adopted BOE 1983; (Previously Intermediate Clothing A/B. Adopted

by GEB 2012) CFS203 Child Development & Family Approved JBUTC 1992

CFS206HE Home Economics

CFS301 Advanced Cooking A/B Adopted BOE 1983

CFS302 Fashion Construction III Adopted BOE 1983; (Previously Advanced Clothing A/B. Adopted

by GEB 2012.) CFS303 Intermediate Food & Nutrition

CFS304 Food Preparation & Nutrition

CS102 Computer Literacy Approved JBUTC 1992

CS101 Computer I Approved JBUTC 1992

CS201 Computer II Approved JBUTC 1992

CS202 Computer Programming Approved JBUTC 1992

CS301 Computer III Approved JBUTC 1992

CSC101 Basic Computer A/B Adopted BOE 1983

EM050 Fundamentals of Electricity I

EM051 Fundamentals of Electricity II

EM052 Residential Wiring

EM053 Industrial Electrician

HE201 Health Education

HE201ESL Health ESL

HPERD101 Introduction to Physical Fitness, Sports, Rhythms & Leisure Act

HPERD101 Aquatics and Water Safety (Previously HPERD103. Adopted by GEB 2012.)

HPERD104 Dance

HPERD105 Gymnastics & Tumbling

HPERD106 Individual Sports and Leisure Activities

HPERD107 Wheels For Fitness & Fun

HPERD108 Beginning Ballroom Dance Adopted GEB 2013

HPERD201 Intermediate & Advanced Sports

HPERD202 General Anatomy, First Aid, CPR & Sports Injuries

HPERD203 Intermediate & Advanced Dance

HPERD204 Team Sports

HPERD205 Water Sports

HPERD207 Ballroom Dance

HPERD208 Advanced Ballroom Dance Honors Adopted GEB 2013

HPERD300 Intramural Planning

HPERD301 Personal Fitness Training

HPERD303 Outdoor Adventure

HPERD304 Advanced Conditioning

HPERD400 Facility Planning

HS152 Customer Service

HS203 Sanitation and Safety

HS208 Food & Beverage Service

LA100ESL Language Arts 9 ESL Approved JBUTC 1992

LA101 English 9 A/B Adopted BOE 1983

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LA200ESL Language Arts 10 ESL Approved JBUTC1992


LA201H English 10 Honors Approved JBUTC 1992



LA301H English 11 Honors Adopted BOE 1983

LA302 Applied Communication



LA401H English 12 Honors Adopted BOE 1987

LA410AP Advanced Placement Literature and Composition

(Previously AP English. Adopted by GEB 2012)

LA411AP Advanced Placement Language & Composition

Adopted BOE 2001

LAE100 Reading Development I A/B Adopted BOE 1983

LAE102 Speech/Debate Approved JBUTC 1992

LAE103 Independent Reading Approved JBUTC 1992

LAE104 Drama Approved JBUTC 1992

LAE105 English Development I Initial Adoption, BOE 1983 Previously Basic Communication I A/B. Adopted by GEB 2012

LAE106 Speech Approved JBUTC 1992

LAE107 Individual Reading I A/B Adopted BOE 1983

LAE200 Reading Development II A/B Adopted BOE 1983

LAE201 Journalism I A/B Adopted BOE 1983

LAE202 Yearbook I A/B Adopted BOE 1984

LAE203 Individual Reading II A/B Adopted BOE 1983

LAE205 English Development II Initial Adoption, BOE 1983 Previously Basic Communication II A/B. Adopted by GEB 2012

LAE300 Reading Development III A/B Adopted BOE 1983

LAE301 Journalism II A/B Adopted BOE 1983

LAE302 Yearbook II A/B Adopted BOE 1984

LAE304 Creative Writing/Contemporary Literature

Adopted BOE 1985

LAE305 English Development III Initial Adoption, BOE 1983 Previously Basic Communication III A/B. Adopted by GEB 2012

LAE400 Reading Development IV A/B Adopted BOE 1983

LAE402 Public Speaking Approved JBUTC 1992

LAE405 Basic Communication IV A/B Adopted BOE 1983

LAE406H English Elective Honors Adopted BOE 1987

LSCBE402 Practical Community Based Education

LSHE101 SE Health

LSLA101 SE English I

LSLA201 SE English II

LSLA301 SE English III

LSLA401 SE English IV

LSMA101 SE Math I

LSMA201 SE Math II

LSMA301 SE Math III

LSMA401 SE Math IV

LSSC101 SE Science I

LSSC201 SE Science II

LSSC301 SE Science III

LSSC401 SE Science IV

LSSS101 Basic Life Skills I

LSSS201 Basic Life Skills II

LSSS301 Basic Life Skills III

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LSSS401 Basic Life Skills IV

MA100 Remedial Mathematics Adopted BOE 1983

MA101 General Math I A/B Adopted BOE 1983

MA102P Practical Math 9 Approved JBUTC 1992




MA103 Applied Mathematics I

MA104 Pre-Algebra A/B Adopted BOE 1983

MA201 Algebra I A/B Adopted BOE 1983

MA202 General Math II A/B Adopted BOE 1983

MA203 Algebra II A/B Adopted BOE 1983

MA204 Algebra A Piloted IHS 1992

MA205 Algebra B Piloted HIS 1992

MA206 Geometry

MA207 Applied Mathematics II

MA300 Consumer Math

MA301 Trigonometry & Analytical Geometry Adopted BOE 1983

MA301H Trigonometry & Analytical Geometry Honors

Adopted BOE 1983

MA302H Probability & Statistics Honors Adopted BOE 1983

MA401H Elementary Functions Honors Adopted BOE 1983

MA405H Pre-Calculus Honors Adopted GEB 2012

MA410AP Advanced Placement Calculus

MA412AP Advanced Placement Statistics Adopted BOE 2001

MAE100 Math Readiness

MAE201 Business Math Approved JBUTC 1992

ME167 Automobile Drive Trains

ME178A Gasoline Engine Repair I

ME178B Gasoline Engine Repair II

MK122 Personal Image Marketing

MK123 Principles of Marketing

MK222 Merchandising

MU100 Music Appreciation

MU101 Freshman/Sophomore Band

MU103 General Music

MU104 Beginning Band A/B Adopted BOE 1983

MU105 Show Choir

MU201 Intermediate Band A/B Adopted BOE 1983

MU202 Intermediate Chorus A/B Adopted BOE 1983

MU205 Stage Choir

MU301 Advanced Band A/B Adopted BOE 1983

MU302 Advanced Chorus A/B Adopted BOE 1984

MU305 Swing Choir Approved JBUTC 1992

MU401 Concert Band

MU403 Jazz Band

MU404 Concert Choir

MU405 Stage Band Approved JBUTC 1992

MU407 Vocational Band

MU408 Honors Music Appreciation

MU408H Honors Select Chorus Adopted 2001

MU410H Honors Band Adopted 2012

PE110 Adaptive PE

RC101-AF ROTC 1 A/B – Air Force Adopted BOE 1983

RC101-AR ROTC 1 A/B – Army Adopted BOE 1983

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RC101-MC ROTC 1 A/B – Marine Corp









RRCBE Resource Room, Community Based Education

SC101 General Science

SC101ESL General Science ESL

SC102 Physical Science A/B Adopted BOE 1983

SC102ESL Physical Science ESL

SC103 Biology I Adopted BOE 1983

SC103ESL Biology I ESL

SC103P Practical Science 9 Approved JBUTC 1992




SC105 Applied Biology/Chemistry

SC106 Living Biology Initial Adoption, BOE 1985 Previously SC201. Adopted by GEB 2012

SC202 Human Anatomy and Physiology (Biology II)

Adopted BOE 1983

SC202H Human Anatomy and Physiology Honors

Adopted BOE 1983

SC203 Chemistry A/B Adopted BOE 1983

SC203H Chemistry Honors Adopted BOE 1983

SC204 Climate and Global Change

SC205 Principles of Technology I

SC301 Marine Biology (Biology III) Approved JBUTC 1992

SC301H Marine Biology Honors Adopted BOE 1983

SC302 Physics A/B Approved JBUTC 1992

SC302H Physics Honors Adopted BOE 1983

SC303 Principles of Technology II

SC410AP Advanced Placement Biology

SC411AP Advanced Placement Physics B

SC412 Permaculture Adopted GEB 2013

SCE201 Geology

SP153 Industrial Safety

SS100ESL Guam History ESL Approved JBUTC 1992

SS101 Civics

SS101P Practical Social Studies 9 Approved JBUTC 1992




SS105 Guam History

SS200LOT World Geography LOTE

SS201 World Geography

SS201H World Geography Honors

SS202 World History A/B Adopted BOE 1983

SS202H World History Honors Adopted BOE 1983

SS300ESL U.S. History ESL

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SS301 United States History

SS401 American Government Adopted BOE 1983

SS410AP Advanced Placement United States History

Adopted BOE, 1996

SS411AP Advanced Placement American Government

Adopted BOE, 1996

SSE101 Student Government Adopted BOE 1985

SSE201 Psychology/Sociology Adopted BOE 1983

SSE202 Street Law Adopted BOE 1985

SSE203 Peer Counseling

SSE206 Psychology

SSE207 Sociology

SSE401H Social Studies Seminar Honors Adopted BOE 1985

SSE412AP Advanced Placement Economics

SSE413AP Advanced Placement Economics: Microeconomics

Adopted BOE 1996

SSE414AP Advanced Placement Economics: Macroeconomics

Adopted BOE 1996

STW401A School-To-Work Workplace Readiness

STW401B School-To-Work Workplace Experience

TH200 GATE Secondary Theater Course Adopted BOE 2001

TS101 Driver’s Education

VE203 DC Circuits

VE205 Carpentry I

VE208 Electricity I

VE209 Masonry I

VE303 Semi-Conductor Devices

VE305 Carpentry II

VE308 Electricity II

VE309 Masonry II

VE405 Carpentry III

VE409 Masonry III

VEC053 Introduction to Micro Computer

VECT053 Carpentry IA/IB

VECT054 Masonry IA/IB

VECT064 Masonry IIA/IIB

VECT073 Carpentry IIA/IIB

VECT080 Intro to AutoCAD

VECT081 Intermediate AutoCADD

VEDR080 Introduction to CADD

VEDR081 Intermediate CADD

VEEE053 DC Circuits

VEEE054 AC Circuits

VEEE055 Semi-Conductor Devices

VEEE056 Electronics Circuits

VEEE058 Digital Electronics

VEEE059 Electronics Troubleshooting

VEEE061 Fundamentals of Electricity

VEEE062 Fundamentals of Electronics

VEEE063 Electronic Troubleshooting & Repair I

VEEE064 Electronic Troubleshooting & Repair II

VEEE065 Computer Networking I

VEEE066 Computer Networking II

VEME050A Automotive Service IA

VEME050B Automotive Service IB

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VEME061A Automotive Service IIA

VEME061B Automotive Service IIB

VEME065 Automobile Brake Systems

VEME066 Steering and Suspension Systems

VEME071A Auto body Collision Repair

VEME071B Auto body Refinishing

VEME075 Automotive Electrical Systems

VEME077A Engine Tune Up

VEMK050 Marketing IA

VEMK051 Marketing IB

VEMK060 Marketing IIA

VEMK061 Marketing IIB

VEMK066 Marketing Laboratory Store I

VEMK067 Marketing Laboratory Store II

VEMK070 Marketing IIIA

VEMK071 Marketing IIIB

VEMK078 Marketing Laboratory Store III

VEMK079 Marketing Laboratory Store IV

VENU050 Nursing Assistant IA

VENU051 Advanced Nursing Assistant IB

VENU060 Advanced Nursing Assistant IIA

VENU061 Advanced Nursing Assistant IIB

VETT050 Introduction to Hotel Operations

VETT052 Introduction to Lodging Operations

VETT053 Introduction to Food Service

VETT060 Intermediate Food & Beverage Operations

VETT061 Intermediate Hotel Operations

VETT062 Intermediate Lodging Operations

VETT070 Advanced Food Preparation & Dining Room Operations

VETT071 Advanced Tourism

VETT072 Advanced Lodging Operations

VT101 Drafting I A/B Adopted BOE 1983

VT103 Exploring Technology

VT200 Construction Technology

VT201 Drafting II A/B Adopted BOE 1983

VT205 Video I Pilot GWHS 1992-93

VT206 Electronics I A/B Approved JBUTC 1986

VT301 Video II Pilot GWHS 1992-93

VT303 Electronics II A/B Approved JBUTC 1986

VT305 Construction Technology II

VT401 Electronics III A/B Approved JBUTC 1986

VT403 TV Broadcasting Approved JBUTC 1992

WL101 Chamorro I A/B Adopted BOE 1983

WL102 Japanese I A/B Adopted BOE 1983

WL103 French I Adopted BOE 1984

WL104 Spanish I A/B Adopted BOE 1984

WL105 German I Approved JBUTC 1992

WL201 Chamorro II Approved JBUTC 1992

WL202 Japanese II A/B Adopted BOE 1983

WL203 French II Adopted BOE 1984

WL204 Spanish II A/B Adopted BOE 1983

WL205 German II Approved JBUTC 1992

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WL301 Chamorro III

WL303H French III Honors Approved JBUTC 1992

WL304H Spanish III Honors Adopted BOE 1985

WL305 German III

WL302H Japanese III

WL402H Japanese IV Honors Approved JBUTC 1992

WL 404H Spanish IV Honors

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Courses Deleted from the Course Directory

Beginning October 2012, the courses listed below SHALL NOT be offered in any public high school. The Guam Education Board approved to delete these courses from the High School course listing.

COURSE NO. COURSE TITLE COMMENTS BS106 Marketing I Replaced by VEMK050/051, Adopted 1997 BS205 Marketing II Replaced by VEMK060/061, Adopted 1997 BS302 Marketing III Replaced by VEMK070/071, Adopted 1997

CFS106 Sewing I Replaced by CFS102. Adopted by GEB 2012

CFS206 Advanced Sewing Replaced by CFS302

CT050/056M Introduction to Masonry Replaced by VE209 Adopted 1997

CT056M/068 Advanced Masonry Replaced by VE309 Adopted 1997

CT065 Advanced Carpentry Replaced by VE405 Adopted 1997

HE101 Health Education for 9th Graders Deleted because HE201 exists. Adopted by GEB 2012.

HPERD401 Occupational CO-OP Deleted because course was never implemented at schools. Adopted by GEB 2012

PE101 Physical Education I Replaced by HPERD101

LA101P Practical English 9 Deleted due to other courses covering topics and skills. Adopted by GEB 2012




LAE101 Speech/Drama Deleted because LAE104 and LAE106 exists. Adopted by

GEB 2012

SS102 Guam History Replaced by SS105. Adopted by GEB 2012

SS301H United States History Honors Replaced by AP American History, Adopted 1996

SS401H American Government Honors Replaced by AP American Government, Adopted1996

VENU070 Nursing Assistant III (CO-OP) Replaced by VENU060/061 Adopted 1997

VT102 Woodworking I A/B Replaced by VE205. Adopted 1997

VT202 Woodworking II Replaced by VE305. Adopted 1997

VT204 Nursing Assistant I Replaced by VENU050/051 Adopted 1997

VT204L Nursing Assistant I Lab Replaced by VENU050/051 Adopted 1997

VT304 Nursing Assistant II Replaced by VENU060/061/070 Adopted 1997

VT304L Nursing Assistant II Lab Replaced by VENU060/061 Adopted 1997

WL302 Japanese III A/B Deleted because Japanese III should be an Honors

course. Adopted by GEB 2012

WL304 Spanish III A/B Deleted because Spanish III should be an Honors course. Adopted by GEB 2012