Choosing classes is one of the more important decisions a student makes during high school. Student course selection should be based on future goals so that the curriculum is relevant to the educational needs of students. A way to look at future goals is through career paths & career clusters. Career paths and career clusters help students to focus on their coursework and apply the lessons taught and learned to their future plans.
Many online assessments can be completed to help students decide their career path. Fulton Public Schools uses Missouri Connectionsand Xello for the Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAPs). Students complete career exploration assessments through their ICAPs beginning in middle school. In their high school years, students continue to work on their ICAPs yearly and use them as a tool to guide their secondary and post-secondary choices. Missouri Connections is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Xello andMissouri connections provides students and parents the ability to:
Identify interests, abilities and talents.
Identify the career path and career cluster that relate to your interests, abilities and talents.
Explore occupations in those career paths or clusters.
Decide how much education you will need to receive after high school.
Develop a personal plan of study by selecting courses and extracurricular activities that relate to your educational and career goals.
Districts/Charters may allow a student to fulfill one unit of academic credit for high school graduates with a district-approved computer science course for math, science or practical arts. Fulton High School offers a Computer Science course virtually through Launch. A computer science class is defined as a course in which students study computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, hardware and software designs, implementation, and impact on society. In order for a district to allow computer science to fulfill a math or science credit, the student must have either taken or be on track to take courses that require end-of-course examinations for math and science under the Missouri School Improvement Program. Districts/Charters electing to utilize mathematics must communicate that some institutions of higher education may require four units of academic credit in mathematics for college admission.
In addition, the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of each student who chooses to take a computer science course to fulfill a mathematics credit shall sign and submit to the school district a document containing a statement acknowledging that taking a computer science course to fulfill a math credit may have an adverse effect on college admissions.
Honors courses are offered at Fulton High School in the general academic areas for students in grades nine through twelve. Such courses are clearly directed toward students desiring concentrated academic preparation. The honors curriculum includes material that is more challenging in content and is broader in scope and sequence than that of the regular program. Some of the elements of this preparation include:
Advanced subject matter material
High level academic instruction
Competitive grading
Recognition of student participation by transcript notation and numerical weighting of grades in computing class rank and grade point average.
Students desiring to enroll in these courses shall meet the following criteria:
An “A” average in the preceding non-honors course or a "B" average in the preceding honors course
Additional criteria may apply (see course description)
Incoming 9th grade students must complete the honors application process and be approved by the administration.
Students will be expected to remain enrolled in honors courses for the school year unless, in the opinion of school authorities, he/she shall be judged unable to perform at this level and rate. If the consensus is to withdraw the student, he/she will be placed in a regular section of the course.
Starting in 2014, the Board of Education voted to begin using the Cum Laude system. This system recognizes students based on GPA standards after eight successful semesters of high school. While students must earn a minimum of 24 credits in specific areas in order to receive a diploma, Fulton High School also recognizes students who excel academically through an honors recognition program.
What is dual credit? Dual credit is when a student is enrolled in Fulton High School for a course in which they can receive both high school credit and college credit. The high school teachers in these courses serve as adjunct professors for the university that is granting college credit. To be eligible to receive dual credit, students must meet the admission requirements for the university that is granting the credit. If a student does not meet the admission requirements, they cannot take the course for college credit. When possible, the individual universities' admission requirements are posted in the FHS Course Description manual. Students must enroll for the course with the university at the beginning of the first semester. PAYMENT FOR DUAL CREDIT COURSES ARE DUE IN FULL AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEMESTER. If a bill is not paid, students do not get credit. In some cases, students/families can be sent to collections for unpaid bills. Additional Dual Credit course options are available through different Community Colleges and through LAUNCH.
When the course is complete, the students must inform the college or university that they have chosen to attend about the credit they have earned. The student will then need to follow their college or university’s procedures for transferring in credit.
It is important to know where a student will be transferring their earned credits prior to enrolling for a dual credit class. In some cases, the class may not be a substitute for a required course at the college or university of the student's choice. Students and parents are encouraged to check with each college or university they may consider attending to see if the course the student is planning on taking will transfer into their program of study at that college or university.
AP (Advanced Placement) Courses are courses that follow a specific curriculum set forth by the College Board. AP classes rely on a standardized exam at the culmination of the class. A student may score from 1-5 on the exam. Colleges and universities decide if they will grant a student credit based on their exam scores. The College Board does not grant credit; individual colleges and universities grant credit, and the College Board makes recommendations about a student's qualifications for credit. Colleges and universities can set their own standards for granting credit but the college board does make general recommendations for all institutions in regards to what scores schools should consider for granting credit.
A student's score is a weighted combination of their scores on the multiple-choice section and on the free-response section. The final score is reported on a 5-point scale as follows:
5 = extremely well qualified, 4 = well qualified, 3 = qualified, 2 = possibly qualified, 1 = no recommendation.
When students register for the AP examinations, they can send their scores to multiple colleges and universities. The AP scores will be sent directly to those colleges and universities. For a student to be granted credit by a college or university, the AP scores must come directly from the College Board. Colleges and universities will not accept student scores from Fulton High School. Students will need to log into their account and ask for their test scores to be sent to their chosen school if they did not request it when they registered for the exam. Registration & payment for AP tests will be due in mid November. Students must make it clear that they want to take the exam so that Fulton High School can order enough exams. Payment for these exams must be received before the student will be allowed to take the test(s), which typically take place in early May.
DEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE ARTS (1 unit credit) Grade 9
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation to high school counselor and test scores. This is
not a course for students receiving special services in English.
This course offers preparatory language arts skills necessary for success in English 1.
Special emphasis is placed on developing reading and writing strategies. In addition to other literature covered in this course, a special emphasis will be placed on nonfiction pieces that support the learning.
ENGLISH 1 (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10
Prerequisite: None
This course is an introduction to literary studies and writing skills at the high school level. Students will gain a wide appreciation for the various forms of literature that pervade culture and history through genre-based study of the following literary forms: short stories, novels, nonfiction, drama, poetry and mythology. Emphasis will be placed on learning literary vocabulary and basic understanding of the characteristics of each genre so that students will be equipped for further study throughout their high school studies. Instruction will also develop reading strategies and comprehension skills. For composition, students will gain exposure to the four basic types of writing (expository, persuasive, descriptive, narrative) and will focus on the development of well-written paragraphs with heavy emphasis placed on grammar and mechanics. In addition to other literature covered in this course, a special emphasis will be placed on nonfiction pieces that support the learning.
ENGLISH 1 HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grade 9
Prerequisite: Honors criteria
This course is an advanced and accelerated introduction to literary studies and writing skills at the high school level. Students will gain a wide appreciation for the various forms of literature that pervade culture and history through genre-based study of the following literary forms: short stories, novels, nonfiction, drama, poetry and mythology. Emphasis will be placed on learning literary vocabulary and basic understanding of the characteristics of each genre so that students will be equipped for further study throughout their high school studies. For composition, students will gain exposure to the four basic types of writing (expository, persuasive, descriptive and narrative) and will focus on the development of well-written paragraphs with emphasis placed on advanced grammar and mechanics and MLA citation. In addition to other literature covered in this course, a special emphasis will be placed on nonfiction pieces that support the learning.
ENGLISH 2 (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11
Prerequisite: English 1
This course examines World Literature while developing specific writing traits and research skills in student work. Students will be exposed to a diverse, multicultural canon of literature that spans the range of human existence. Studies will include literature of all genres that are grouped together by culture or time period. Students will also work to develop six specific traits in their writing (Idea, Structure, Word Choice, Organization, Conventions and Fluency), individually at first, but working towards holistic mastery by the course’s end. Emphasis will be placed on expository writing and students will be instructed in research skills and proper APA citation to further their understanding and inquiry into foreign cultures/time periods. In addition to other literature covered in this course, a special emphasis will be placed on nonfiction pieces that support the learning.
ENGLISH 2 HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grade 10
Prerequisite: English 1,honors criteria & concurrently enrolled in World History Honors
This course offers students the opportunity to study world history through literature connections in a variety of genres such as short stories, poetry, drama, novels, and nonfiction. The curriculum will include a variety of opportunities for students to develop oral and written communication skills that have their focus in the historical base with assessments being shared by both disciplines. The communication arts component emphasizes comprehension skills, vocabulary, standard usage and mechanics, research skills and critical thinking to support the world history component. The world history component emphasizes the political, social and economic history of major world cultures in both ancient and modern times. In addition to other literature covered in this course, a special emphasis will be placed on nonfiction pieces that support the learning.
ENGLISH 3 (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: English 2
This course includes the study of the development of American literature from colonial times to present day. Emphasis is on continued expansion of composition skills, vocabulary, spelling and standard usage; as well as improved reading ability through the various literary genres: poetry, short stories, novels, drama and nonfiction.
ENGLISH 3 HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grade 11
Prerequisite: English 2 and honors criteria
This course includes the study of the development of American literature from colonial times to present day. Emphasis is on continued expansion of composition skills, vocabulary and spelling, and standard usage, as well as improved reading ability through the various genres: poetry, short stories, novels, drama and nonfiction. The honors section requires more outside reading and essay examinations. This is intended as a college preparatory curriculum. In addition to other literature covered in this course, a special emphasis will be placed on nonfiction pieces that support the learning.
ENGLISH 4 FILM & LITERATURE (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: English 3 or concurrent enrollment in English 3
This course presents a survey of world literature and world cinema. Thematic units give attention to writers from a variety of cultures and historical periods, as well as the great traditional English writers, while supplementing each unit with the history and development of American and foreign cinema. Writing is related to critical analysis of short stories, novels, poetry and film. In addition to other literature covered in this course, a special emphasis will be placed on nonfiction pieces that support the learning.
ENGLISH 4 COMPOSITION (1 unit credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisite: English 3
This course provides a laboratory situation in which students write extensively. Basic essay form as well as usage, mechanics, style and content are the primary concerns. Various types of essays, including a research paper, are written.
ENGLISH 4 COMPOSITION HONORS(1 unit credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisite: English 3 and honors criteria
This course provides a laboratory situation in which students write extensively. Basic essay form as well as usage, mechanics, diction, style, content and development of logical arguments are the primary focus. Various types of essays, including a research paper using APA style, are written. The honors section works at an advanced pace, covers more advanced writing disciplines and requires more independent work.
AP LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisite: An A average in English 3 honors and recommendation of English 3 honors instructor.
The primary purpose of this class is to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition examination in May, but it is also helpful as preparation for college freshman English courses. Students read and discuss masterpieces of literature then write essays in which they analyze the various aspects of those works.
This course may be taken as a dual credit course at Missouri State University for three college credits. To enroll for credit from Missouri State University, a student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Students are expected to take the AP Literature and Composition exam in the spring.
SPEECH (.5 unit credit)
Grades: Recommended for Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course will teach students the practical skills of public speaking and all major aspects of speech preparation and presentation as needed for success in college and the workplace. Working with both informative and persuasive speech topics, students will learn by reading and viewing sample speeches as well as preparing and presenting their own. This course will equip students with tools to overcome speaker discomfort, to create organizational structures, and to skillfully deliver various presentations. Peer-and self-evaluation will be frequently utilized.
This course concentrates on the history of the United States from the end of the reconstruction period (approximately 1880) until the Watergate Era. Emphasis is on those aspects of U.S. history which have a major impact on today's society. This course will provide students with a general background of U.S. history during this time period while keeping them informed of present-day issues and problems.
UNITED STATES HISTORY HONORS(1 unit credit)
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Honors criteria & concurrently enrolled in English 1 Honors
This course is an in-depth study of the history of the United States from the end of the reconstruction period (approximately 1880) until the Watergate Era. In addition to the regular curriculum, students are encouraged to develop advanced note-taking skills, to respond to complex essay questions on examinations and to do more work independently. Research will be required each semester with an in-depth research project required.
WORLD HISTORY (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course presents a chronological narrative of world history from the earliest civilizations to the present. Emphasis is placed on those major civilizations with the greatest impact on western culture. Students will study the development of these civilizations through cultural, political, economic and technological advancements. Students will also examine how these relate to our present world and society. Work on one major project will be required each semester.
GEOGRAPHY (.5 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is a survey of the political and physical geography of the world. Emphasis is placed on maps and map-reading, but the course also addresses people, cultures, agricultural, and industrial development around the globe.
WORLD HISTORY HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grade 10
Prerequisite: Honors Criteria & concurrently enrolled in English II Honors
This course will offer the student the opportunity to study World History through literature connections in a variety of genres such as short stories, poetry, drama, novels and nonfiction. The curriculum for this class will include a variety of opportunities for students to develop oral and written communication skills that have their focus in the historical base with assessments being shared by both disciplines. The communication arts component emphasizes comprehension skills, vocabulary, standard usage and mechanics, research skills and critical thinking to support the world history component. The world history component emphasizes the political, social and economic history of major world cultures in both ancient and modern times.
U.S. AND MISSOURI GOVERNMENT (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is an overview of United States government and political institutions. It includes a unit and accompanying exam on the U.S. Constitution and a unit and accompanying exam on the Missouri Constitution, as specified by state requirements. (Both exams must be passed to graduate.)
U.S. AND MISSOURI GOVERNMENT HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Honors criteria
This course is an overview of United States government and political institutions. It includes a unit and accompanying exam on the U. S. Constitution and a unit and accompanying exam on the Missouri Constitution, as specified by state requirements. (Both exams must be passed to graduate.)
This is an accelerated version of the regular U.S. and Missouri Government course. In addition to the regular curriculum, the students are encouraged to study subjects in depth, to develop note-taking skills, to respond to essay questions on examinations and to do work independently.
UNITED STATES MODERN HISTORY: Two Bombs to Two Towers (.5 unit credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisite: None
This course will provide students an understanding of the history of the United States since World War II. In addition, the course will provide an understanding of recent contemporary issues taking place impacting the people and institutions of the United States. Causes and effects of numerous wars (World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf Wars), the Civil Rights Movement and other notable events will be emphasized in this course of study. The domestic and foreign politics of the American Presidents from Harry Truman to Barack Obama will be examined. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to objectively analyze modern U.S. History from a political, social and economic perspective.
This course will not meet the required U.S. History credit for graduation.
SOCIOLOGY (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Sociology is the study of how individuals are shaped by different groups in society. In this class we will study social behavior in small and large groups, race relations, religion, marriage and the family. We will also look at social problems, criminology, delinquency, social classes, gender roles and urban and rural sociology. The goal of this class is to isolate unifying qualities in the society that can help explain “why” we perform the way we do.
PSYCHOLOGY (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces the student to the scientific study of behavior. Behavior includes actions, attitudes and thoughts as well as physical and emotional changes. This course is intended to give students a better understanding of the human being from a psychological perspective.
AP UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICSHONORS
(1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: United States History and Honors Criteria
This course will allow students to analyze government and politics in the United States using both general and specific examples. The student will become familiar with the various institutions, groups, beliefs and ideas that constitute U.S. politics. The student will be required to produce factual outlines, opinion papers and in-class presentations using information presented in class and research. Students who enroll in this course are expected to take the AP United States Government and Politics exam in May.
AP UNITED STATES HISTORY HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: United States History & honors criteria
The AP U.S. History course focuses on the development of historical thinking skills (chronological reasoning and contextualizing, crafting historical arguments using historical evidence, and interpreting and synthesizing historical narrative) and an understanding of content learning objectives organized around themes, such as identity, peopling, and America in the world. AP U.S. History expands on the history of the Americas from 1491 to the present.
Students are expected to take the AP United States History exam in May.AP United States History may also be taken as a dual credit course through Central Methodist University for a total of 6 college credit hours in the courses of HI117 Development of U.S. History I and
HI118 Development of U.S. History II. To enroll for credit from Central Methodist University, a student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
Pre-Algebra serves as a bridge between arithmetic to Algebra 1. This course is designed to review the concepts regarding number sense, operations with integers and rational numbers, exponents and square roots, order of operations, solving step equations, graphing points and linear equations, and an introduction to algebraic concepts.
ALGEBRA 1A (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This class is the equivalent of Algebra 1 first semester. This course covers the Algebra standards which include solving equations and inequalities in one variable, linear equations, linear functions, and systems of linear equations and inequalities.
ALGEBRA 1B (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 A
This class is the equivalent of Algebra 1 second semester. This course covers the Algebra 1 standards which includegraphing nonlinear equations, exponents, simplifying polynomials and factoring polynomials.
ALGEBRA 1 (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course includes the study of our number system and its various relationships. This is the basic subject for all higher mathematics and a prerequisite for them. Subject matter will include understanding solving equations as a process, solving equations and inequalities in one variable, solving systems of equations, building new functions from existing functions (linear, quadratic and exponential), compare linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and solve problems using them and using arithmetic and geometric sequences.
ALGEBRA 1 HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grade 9
Prerequisite: Honors criteria
This course covers the Algebra 1 standards which includes solving equations and inequalities, linear functions, systems of equations and inequalities, exponents and exponential functions, polynomials and factoring, quadratic functions and equations, radical expressions and equations, data analysis and probability. The pacing of this honors course is much faster than Algebra 1 and allows for more challenging problems and deeper understanding of the Algebra standards.
APPLIED GEOMETRY (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1B or Algebra 1 with a D or lower
This course is intended for students who require more algebra support and a slower pacing of Geometry standards. It will cover all the geometry standards but at a more basic level. It covers the Geometry standards which include introduction to geometry, reasoning and proof, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruent triangles, relationships within triangles, polygons and quadrilaterals, similarity, right triangles and trigonometry, transformations, area, surface area and volume, and circles.
GEOMETRY (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1.
This course covers the Geometry standards which include introduction to geometry, reasoning and proof, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruent triangles, relationships within triangles, polygons and quadrilaterals, similarity, right triangles and trigonometry, transformations, area, surface area and volume, and circles.
GEOMETRY HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and honors criteria. May be taken concurrently with Algebra 2 with math teacher approval.
This course covers the Geometry standards which include introduction to geometry, reasoning and proof, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruent triangles, relationships within triangles, polygons and quadrilaterals, similarity, right triangles and trigonometry, transformations, area, surface area and volume, and circles. The pacing of this honors course is much faster than Geometry and allows for more challenging problems and deeper understanding.
ALGEBRA 2 (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry
This course covers the Algebra 2 standards which include equations and inequalities, key features and operations of functions, transformations of functions, systems of equations and inequalities, quadratic functions, complex numbers, polynomials,inversefunctions and radical functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions.
It is preferred that students have already taken geometry or are taking it concurrently with Algebra 2.
ALGEBRA 2 HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, and Geometry, and honors criteria. May be taken concurrently with Geometry Honors with math teacher approval.
The pacing of this honors course is much faster than Algebra 2 and allows for more challenging problems and deeper understanding of the Algebra 2 standards. This course covers the Algebra 2 standards which include equations and inequalities, key features and operations of functions, transformations of functions, systems of equations and inequalities, quadratic functions, complex numbers, polynomials, inversefunctionsand radical functions, rational functions, and exponential and logarithmic functions.
PRECALCULUS (1 unit credit)
Grades 11 or 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 2
This course includes an introduction to radian measure, graphs of trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, law of sines and cosines, and applications of trigonometry. This course also includes a review and introduction to functions, including exponential, logarithmic, conic, and polar functions. This course will also include the study of sequences and series of numbers as well as an introduction to limits.
AP CALCULUS ABHONORS (1 unit credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisite: Precalculus with honors criteria or College Algebra Honors and TrigonometryHonors
This course covers functions, graphs, limits, derivatives and integrals. The course is aligned to the AP Calculus AB curriculum. The intent of this course is to give students a strong calculus foundation in preparation for the AP exam or college calculus. Students who enroll in this course may elect to take the AP Calculus AB exam. The pacing of this AP course is similar to college calculus courses.
STATISTICS HONORS (.5 unit credit) 2nd semester only
Grade 11 or 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with a C or above & honors criteria
This course will be spent introducing statistics and probability with an emphasis on counting, probability, the organizing, describing, and analysis of data, probability distributions, confidence intervals, estimating and hypothesis testing. Students who enroll in this course may elect to earn 3 hours of college credit through Central Methodist University. To enroll for credit from CMU a student must have received a C or better in College Algebra Honors or a ACT Math subscore of 22 or greater. If the student does not meet either of these requirements, there is a CMU math placement exam available to take.
TRIGONOMETRY HONORS (.5 unit credit) 2nd semester only
Grade 11 or 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with C- or higher prior to taking this course
This course covers trigonometric functions and identities, polar and parametric functions, conic sections, and an introduction to Calculus.Students who enroll in this course may elect to earn 3 hours of college credit through Central Methodist University. To enroll for credit from CMU a student must have received a C or better in College Algebra Honors or a ACT Math subscore of 22 or greater. If the student does not meet either of these requirements, there is a CMU math placement exam available to take.
COLLEGE ALGEBRA (1 unit credit)
Grade 11 or 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 2
This YEAR long course is intended for students who are going to a post-secondary school that will require College Algebra for graduation but the student has weak algebra skills.The course covers equations, inequalities, functions and their graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations and inequalities. All material is the same as the College Algebra Honors, but completed over an entire school year instead of a semester.
COLLEGE ALGEBRA HONORS (.5 unit credit) physics
Grade 11 or Grade 12-1st Sem
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with a C or higher
The course covers equations, inequalities, functions and their graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations and inequalities. Students who enroll in this course may elect to earn 3 hours of college credit through Central Methodist University. To enroll for credit from CMU a student must have an ACT math subscore of 22 or greater. If the student does not meet this requirement, there is a CMU math placement exam available to take.
STATISTICS (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or Applied Geometry
This course is an introduction to statistics with a project based approach. Students will gather their own data, organize it, compute statistics based on the data, and analyze their results. Students will also run hypothesis tests to determine the significance of their findings. Further topics will be covered as time allows.
TECHNICAL MATH (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Junior with teacher approval or Senior with 2 math credits earned, at least one credit must be the equivalent of Algebra 1
Technical Math will emphasize all math topics involved in our local economy. Topics
include applications to measurements, ratios, percents and proportions, formulas,and career planning, focusing on work related mathematical concepts. Upon completion students should be able to solve practical problems, reason and communicate mathematically; and work collaboratively and independently.
Physical science is an examination of the physical world and its underlying scientific principles as it relates to everyday experiences. Topics include: physics chemistry and earth science.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grade 9
Prerequisite: Honors criteria
Students will need a strong background in science and math, and should have had a recommendation from their previous science and math teachers. Honors physical science is designed to introduce students to physics, chemistry, and earth science in preparation for more advanced course work. Students will examine the physical world and its basic scientific principles. Students will be required to use math skills and apply scientific principles.
BIOLOGY (1 unit credit)
Grades 10
Prerequisite: None
In this systematic approach to the study of life, the student discovers unity in the organisms. Topics include: the scientific method; cell structure and function; homeostasis; an overview of photosynthesis and cellular respiration; cell division; genetics; evolution; classification; and ecology.
BIOLOGY HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grade 10
Prerequisite: Honors criteria
This is intended as a college preparatory course. To be successful, students must have a strong background in science and math. Students will cover the material at a faster rate and in greater depth than general biology.
This course includes the in-depth study of organisms and their environment. Topics include: scientific method; biochemistry; cell structure and function; homeostasis; photosynthesis; cellular respiration; cell division; genetics; evolution; classification and ecology. Emphasis is on extensive laboratory exercises that complement the material.
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BIOLOGY (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: General Biology or General Biology Honors
This course covers all the major organ systems in humans: nervous, endocrine, respiratory, circulatory, respiratory, immune, digestive, excretory, skeletal, muscular, integumentary and reproductive systems. Discover how your body works and give yourself a thorough understanding of how you can live a healthier life in the process.
Introduction to Human Biology is recommended for students interested in nursing or any health-related field and would serve as a good introduction for students considering Anatomy/Physiology for their senior year. It is also recommended for students who are just curious about human biology and want to learn more.
GENETICS HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Honors criteria and a passing grade in Algebra 1. Recommend chemistry or have taken concurrently.
This course offers an in-depth look at genetics and its impact on society. Topics include: DNA structure, protein synthesis, cell division, embryonic development, inheritance patterns, genetic disorders, population genetics and biotechnology. Students will read, summarize and respond to current events articles dealing with genetics and will also write a semester report on a genetics-related topic of their choice. Activities include extensive laboratory work including Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), DNA gel electrophoresis and protein analysis (using SDS-PAGE). This class also includes field trips to visit area laboratories and genetics professionals.
Genetics Honors is strongly recommended for any student interested in taking Advanced Biology Honors. Also, college-bound students wishing to major in such fields as pre-medicine, nursing, life sciences, pharmacy, agriculture, biotechnology, biological engineering, journalism, counseling, law and forensics should take Genetics Honors.
AP BIOLOGY HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisite: Honors criteria, Biology (Grade of A), Chemistry (grade of A), or recommendation of AP Biology Honors instructor.
AP Biology will emphasize laboratory work that will include the 12 major Advanced Placement Biology labs. After taking this course, students will be prepared to take the Advanced Placement Biology exam.
Eight major themes recur throughout this course: Science as a Process; Evolution; Energy Transfer; Continuity and Change; Relationship of Structure to Function; Regulation; Interdependence in Nature and Science; Technology and Society. Specific topics include: Molecules and Cells (chemistry of life, cells, cellular energetic), Heredity and Evolution (heredity, molecular genetics, evolutionary biology), Organisms and Populations (diversity of organisms, structure and function of plants and animals, ecology). AP Biology is recommended for any college-bound student wishing to major in such fields as biology, pre-medicine, nursing, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, biotechnology, biological engineering, forensics, environmental science and science research.
AP Biology may be taken as a dual credit course through Central Methodist University for a total of 5 college credit hours. To enroll for credit from Central Methodist University, a student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grade 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology, prior or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry is strongly recommended and honors criteria
Human Anatomy and Physiology provides a thorough study of our body’s 11 organ systems and the names of the structures and their functions are examined in great detail. This course is designed for the college-bound student who wishes to pursue an expanded biological interest or wishes to enter a health-related occupation.
Human Anatomy may be taken as a dual credit course through Central Methodist University for a total of 4 college credit hours. To enroll for credit from Central Methodist University, a student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
CHEMISTRY (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Physical Science& Algebra 1. Sophomores must take concurrent with Biology.
Designed for a year-long high school chemistry course geared for non-honors science students, Chemistry covers traditional chemistry topics with coverage organized to have less emphasis on mathematics than an honors chemistry course. Chemistry features decision-making activities to give students practice in applying their chemistry knowledge in various real-world contexts.
CHEMISTRY HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Physical Science with a grade of B, Algebra 1 with a grade of C, and honors criteria. Sophomores must take concurrent with Biology.
Chemistry Honors is intended as a college preparatory course. Designed for a year-long high school chemistry course geared for honors science students, Honors Chemistry covers traditional chemistry topics with higher emphasis on mathematics and deeper comprehension of chemical phenomena than the non-honors course. Chemistry features decision-making activities to give students practice in applying their chemistry knowledge in various real-world contexts.
AP CHEMISTRY HONORS (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Honors criteria, Chemistry (grade of A) or Honors Chemistry (grade of B) or recommendation of AP Chemistry Honors instructor.
AP Chemistry Honors is designed to extend into more topics than are covered in the 1st year of Chemistry class. These topics will include reaction kinetics, organic chemistry, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. Other topics, such as states of matter, chemical bonding and chemical reactions that were covered in 1st year chemistry will be examined in greater depth. This course will serve to prepare students for college-level chemistry courses and to prepare them for the AP Chemistry exam.
General Physics I or AP Physics 1 is a survey of physics including an introduction to mechanics including kinematics, force, work, energy, power, linear momentum, torque and rotational systems, thermodynamics, fluids, wave characteristics, and sound.
This class (General Physics I) may be taken as a dual credit course through Central Methodist University for a total of 4 college credit hours. To enroll for credit from Central Methodist University, a student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, and Geometry, and concurrent or previous Algebra II.
AP PHYSICS 2 HONORS (1 unit credit) Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 2, Geometry, & Honors Criteria. AP Physics 1 is recommended or
done concurrently, but NOT required.
AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students
cultivate their understanding of physics through classroom study, in-class activities, and
hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory work as they explore concepts like systems, fields, force
interactions, change, conservation, waves, and probability. Units covered will include Fluids,
Thermodynamics, Electric fields, force and potential, Electric circuits, Magnetism and
Electromagnetic Induction, Geometric and Physical Optics and Quantum, Atomic and Nuclear
Physics.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Environmental Science is a course for Juniors and Seniors which covers the diversity of our environment and the process of environmental decision making. Students will be exposed to scientific principles as they apply to the environment. An in depth, independent project with a presentation to the class on a current environmental issue is required. Participation in outdoor events: stream team, field trips, and the outdoor classroom are required. When needed, waterproof boots will be furnished. This class will also be absorbing some curriculum from outdoor education such as fishing, archery, and hunters education.
Spanish 1 is an introductory course to the Spanish language and the cultures of the people and countries that speak Spanish. Students will learn to communicate in Spanish at a basic level, learning to greet people and introduce themselves. Other topics students will learn to communicate about include school, school supplies, telling where things are located, feelings, weather, time, calendar, schedules, food and drink, things they do and things they like and dislike. Communication is developed in all 4 skills: reading, writing, listening comprehension and speaking. Students learn more about English as they compare the 2 languages.
SPANISH 2 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Spanish 1 with a grade of “C” or above
This course is a continuation of Spanish 1 in which students further their ability to communicate in Spanish with more detail and complexity as well as understanding of the cultures. Topics students will learn to communicate about include: famous hispanics, describing people, daily routines, food and ordering food at a restaurant, clothes and shopping, comparisons, describing animals and their habitats, travel and describing events in the past and future, commands and following directions.
SPANISH 3 HONORS (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Spanish 2 with grade of “B-” or better
This course expands on previous learning in Communication, Cultures and Comparisons. Some themes students will learn to communicate about are describing past events in more detail, talking about what they have done and would have done in given situations, giving directions and writing and following a recipe, and making requests. The course also includes readings of culture and fiction, films and music of Spanish speaking countries.
Spanish 3 Honors may be taken as a dual credit course through Central Methodist University for a total of 4 college credit hours. To enroll for credit from Central Methodist University, a student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
SPANISH 4HONORS (1 unit elective credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisite: Spanish 3 with grade of “B-” or better & Honors Criteria
This course builds on previous learning of the Spanish language and cultures and extends students’ ability to communicate in the Spanish language. Students read and view authentic materials such as movies, music, short stories and literature. Students continue to expand vocabulary and situational ability to converse.
SPANISH 5 HONORS-INDEPENDENT STUDY SPANISH (1 unit elective credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisite: Spanish 4 Honors
This course builds on previous learning of the Spanish language and cultures and extends students’ ability to communicate in the Spanish language. Students read and view authentic materials such as movies, music, short stories and literature. Students continue to expand vocabulary and situational ability to converse. Students will have the ability to set and follow learning objectives that are congruent with their post secondary plans.
THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE OFFERED ONLINE THROUGH ROSETTA STONE. The teacher will assign the pacing of the Rosetta Stone lessons, practice, and projects to assist with learning the language and culture. In addition to the language lessons, there are also readings available to the student. Rosetta Stone also makes live tutors available and students will complete live interviews.
Students should be self disciplined and able to work independently. Having a headset with headphones and microphone compatible with school chromebooks is strongly encouraged. Students should have a notebook for vocabulary, notes, and practice.
FRENCH 1 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: ”C” or higher in English 1
FRENCH 2 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: passed German 1 with a “B” or higher
FRENCH 3 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: passed German 2 with a “B” or higher
FRENCH 4 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: passed German 3 with a “B” or higher
FRENCH 5 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 12
Prerequisite: passed German 4 with a “B” or higher
GERMAN 1 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: ”C” or higher in English 1
GERMAN 2 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: passed German 1 with a “B” or higher
GERMAN 3 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: passed German 2 with a “B” or higher
GERMAN 4 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: passed German 3 with a “B” or higher
GERMAN 5 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 12
Prerequisite: passed German 4 with a “B” or higher
The Japanese program has the option for different character scripts plus romaji (Japanese words written with the English alphabet). Rosetta Stone does not teach Japanese characters (kanji, hiragana, katakana).
JAPANESE 1 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: ”C” or higher in English 1
JAPANESE 2 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: passed Japanese 1 with a “B” or higher
JAPANESE 3 (1 unit elective credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisite: passed Japanese 2 with a “B” or higher
The Chinese program has the option to learn using Chinese characters plus pinyin (Chinese words written with the English alphabet). Rosetta Stone does not teach the characters (writing system).
CHINESE 1 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: ”C” or higher in English 1
CHINESE 2 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: passed Chinese 1 with a “B” or higher
CHINESE 3 (1 unit elective credit)
Grade 11, 12
Prerequisite: passed Chinese 2 with a “B” or higher
CHINESE 4 (1 unit elective credit)
Grade 11, 12
Prerequisite: passed Chinese 2 with a “B” or higher
CHINESE 5 (1 unit elective credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisite: passed Chinese 2 with a “B” or higher
The Arabic course is taught with the Arabic alphabet script. (There is no option to use the English alphabet as a pronunciation guide.) The student must learn the alphabet. There are no practice exercises in the Rosetta Stone program with the Arabic alphabet. Students are required to learn the Arabic alphabet using Duolingo or another source.
ARABIC 1 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: ”C” or higher in English 1
ARABIC 2 (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: passed Arabic 1 with a “B” or higher
ARABIC 3 (1 unit elective credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisite: passed Arabic 2 with a “B” or higher
The Units in Rosetta Stone are composed of 4 Core Lessons in which the vocabulary and principal grammatical structures are embedded. Other lessons include, pronunciation, speaking, listening, listening and reading, reading, writing, grammar, review and Milestone.
Level 1: Upon completion of Rosetta Stone Level 1, learners will be prepared for a wide range of basic interactions with people, places and things in their new language environment. They will be able to introduce themselves, politely greet others, explain simple activities that they are engaged in, indicate where various people and items are located in time and space, and express basic wants and needs. They will know the basic vocabulary required to begin talking about place of origin, jobs, hobbies, family members, interests (eg. likes, dislikes), and emotions related to family, friends or pets. They will be able to ask for directions to common urban landmarks and to inquire about or describe the identity, cost, quantity and basic physical characteristics (e.g., color size) of various items.
Starting in Level 1, and continuing throughout their entire Rosetta Stone experience, learners will develop conversational speaking skills, will build listening-comprehension skills through significant exposure to real native speakers and will acquire basic reading and writing skills in their new language.
Level 2: Upon completion of Rosetta Stone Level 2, learners will be able to discuss their own situation (past, present and future) in the context of a larger and more complex language landscape. They will be more confident in both giving and receiving directions to various destinations around and outside of town. They will know structures that will allow them to indicate where they are, the relative position of people and objects, where they are going, and various activities that they did, are doing or will do. They will have acquired vocabulary that allows them to more clearly describe their physical environment in terms of both present and future states. They will also have the vocabulary necessary to develop social ties through proper phone and social etiquette, and to acquire e-mail, phone, address information in order to organize and plan events and outings with others. Topics of discussion the learner’s realm of possibility will now include more detailed descriptions of working life, academic subjects, as well as elements of arts and culture.
Level 3: Upon completion of Rosetta Stone Level 3, learners will be able to explore conversational possibilities beyond basic, goal-oriented subject matter. An expanded vocabulary that covers spaces both inside and outside the home, in addition to knowledge of spatial relations, will allow learners to orient themselves in time and place across several different contexts. Learners will also be able to procure specific quantities of items, such as food and other household supplies. They will be prepared to discuss issues of personal importance, such as birth, marriage, death, and concerns related to their health and body - as well as understand several complementary terms indicating frequency, duration and degree. Along with a greater ability to express opinions, beliefs, and emotional states and feelings, learners will have new vocabulary to begin exploring topics of discussion that include political and diplomatic matters, religion, culturally relevant holidays and celebrations, and the worlds of sport, business and leisure.
Level 4: Upon completion of Rosetta Stone Level 4, learners will be ready to dive into personal, professional, and leisure activities with the potential for comfortable and confident linguistic immersion in everyday life. They will be in a position to negotiate issues of home and family, such as describing an ideal house or apartment, explaining home repair needs, or taking the steps required to prepare a meal for friends. They will be able to describe common emotional and health states for themselves and others, as well as be able to express personal taste in terms of material and sensory preferences. They will know workplace vocabulary that is required to arrange professional appointments, discuss time-sensitive business matters and present their ideas to native speakers. They will also be able to use new travel-related vocabulary to take trips out of town, visit new places or dining establishments, and ask questions about, or explore, their immediate surroundings.
Level 5: Upon completion of Rosetta Stone Level 5, learners will know specialized language to use in the context of academic institutions, varied business environments and medical situations. They will have the vocabulary required to begin discussing preferences and interests regarding various genres of books, music, and movies, as well as to engage in simple discussions about math, science and the law. They will be able to describe various means of production, both rural and urban, and use their practical knowledge to request items in terms of size, price, and availability - as well as locate, and ask for help from, customer service personnel. Learners will be prepared to ask for help, describe medical issues (both qualitatively and quantitatively) and understand treatment options. In a foreign country, they will be able to identify themselves and their situation to embassy officials. Learners will also be capable of using new vocabulary to engage with their community through volunteering, and they will be able to use language to express personal concerns, goals, and accomplishments that allows them to bond with neighbors and acquaintances.
This course helps give an understanding of business as it functions in our economy. It includes a study of basic economics (supply, demand, opportunity costs, etc.) and the economic role of business (types of ownership, profit.)
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the basic management functions through hands on activities where students will create their own business, develop logos, create inventory lists, and develop a marketing plan. By the end of each semester students will have created a business plan.
BUSINESS LAW (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12 (Offered Fall even years)
Prerequisite: C or better in Government or Government Honors or concurrently enrolled
This course will cover aspects of both personal and business law. During the personal law portions portion, students will study the judicial system, criminal law and civil law. In the business part of this course, students will discuss discrimination issues, equal employment opportunities and contracts. Activities include a mock arrest and trial, field trips to Court and the County jail. This course may be divided into .5 unit credit and taken independently as a semester course.
Finance:
ACCOUNTING 1 (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12 (Offered Fall odd years)
Prerequisite: None
Do you ever want to own your own business? Do you enjoy having money and figuring out how to make more? Accounting is an essential aspect of every business institution and organization. As future workers, small business owners and entrepreneurs; students who understand basic accounting principles will be able to manage their company’s financial resources. As citizens, future parents and investors, these students will be better prepared to make the economic decisions that will affect their communities – such as passing a referendum to build new schools – and to make the financial decisions that will affect their own economic futures. Students will learn to use Microsoft Excel extensively as the majority of the work is done using this computer program. One or two additional units of credit may be earned for office internship if the course is taken during the student’s senior year.
ACCOUNTING 2 (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Accounting 1
This course is designed to help the student acquire a more thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques utilized in solving business problems and making financial decisions. Students should develop skills in advanced accounting procedures, analyzing and interpreting financial information, and accounting control systems common to partnerships and corporations. Accounting 2 is designed to provide a realistic, computerized approach to solving advanced accounting applications by the use of a personal computer. One or two additional units of credit may be earned for office internship if the course is taken during the student’s senior year.
PERSONAL FINANCE (.5 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course helps give an understanding of personal money management. It includes a study of financial institutions, banking services, taxes, credit cards and budgeting. One half additional unit of credit may be earned for office internship if the course is taken during the student’s senior year.
Information Technology
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (.5 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to teach basic computer knowledge by using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications. Students will learn how to key using proper techniques. Students will learn the fundamental skills needed to organize data into letters, memos, charts, tables and presentations.
VIDEO GAME DESIGN (.5 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course teaches students the fundamentals of game design by using Unity's game engine. By the end of this course, students will understand the design planning process, be knowledgeable of industry related careers, and be able to navigate the Unity environment in order to create their own 3D games. Note: student devices must be able to download and install the Unity platform (not compatible on Chromebooks).
MULTIMEDIA 1 (.5 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to emphasize basic multimedia applications using the computer and other audio/visual equipment. Students will learn to make various digital presentations, incorporate music into presentations, image editing and original creation of graphics, andcreate basic animations. An emphasis will be placed on the integration and practical application skills to create products.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (.5 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This is an introductory class focused on foundational computer science concepts and computational practices. This course will cover human computer interaction, problem solving, introduction to programming with Python, computing and data analysis. Students will design and implement creative solutions and artifacts, communicate computational thought processes and procedures, and collaborate with peers on computing activities by using a variety of resources such as websites and internet tools. This is a course that will challenge students to use computational thinking and critical thinking skills.
GRAPHIC DESIGN (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Students develop proficiency in using graphic arts/desktop publishing software to create a variety of business publications such as flyers, brochures, newsletters, etc. Students will use Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign. One or two additional units of credit may be earned for office internship if the course is taken during the student’s senior year.
BROADCASTING JOURNALISM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION(1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Application complete & strong English skills
This course is a professionally-oriented media course intended for student wanting to learn about Journalism in the Broadcasting form. Based on media and broadcasting, students will be provided the groundwork in various forms of media, including writing, videography, broadcasting, and public speaking. This class is a deadline oriented class, and requires dedication to working as part of a news team. The filming of sports and other school highlight events in the evenings and weekends will be an expectation of the course. Students will serve as the production crew for live sports streaming, including camera operator, play-by-play announcing, post production film edits, website and social media output, logistics of filming, inventory tracking and upkeep, and directing. Development and production of classroom video announcements and weekly newsletters will also be included. Possible participation in the SkillsUSA at the local and national levels are also an opportunity of the course. This course will also focus on video concepts and practices. This course will cover Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Adobe Animate. Students will create animations, commercials, music videos and special effects. Students will learn to use video equipment such as digital video cameras.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (.5 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None.
This is an online course provided by Launch. This course is an introduction to computer programming, intended for the student who is interested in learning to write and interpret JAVA computer programs to solve problems in a structured environment. This course is designed for students who have an interest and ability in mathematics, science, or business. It will cover basic terminology, history, input/output control, decision control, repetition, functions, arrays, and elementary strings.
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None.
This is an online course provided by Launch. This is a fast-paced course equivalent to a college introductory programming class. Students will learn about the exciting kinds of problems tackled by computer science while exploring the field’s most important tool—programming. The course will explore systematic problem-solving strategies that can be applied to real-world problems. The focus will be on writing full classes and the logic and structures around building them. Throughout the course, students will study common, reusable algorithms and learn to analyze them for correctness and speed.
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None.
This is an online course provided by Launch.This course can be taken as an AP course or for dual credit.
Marketing:
PRINCIPLES OF INTERNET & SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING (.5 unit of credit)
Grades 10 (with instructor approval), 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This is a semester course designed to build a fundamental knowledge of consumer and competitive behavior in relation to the Internet. This course will teach students how to personalize products and messages, generate traffic and Internet advertising, create new channels for selling products, find the best prices on the net, and how to sell products over the Internet. The students will learn how the Internet is driving change from brand management to consumer management, from mass marketing to individual marketing. Students will create banner advertisements and web pages. This class will help maintain the FHS homepage and some of the sports pages and video touch board.
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING (.5 unit credit)
Grades 10 (with instructor approval), 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
An instructional program that focuses on marketing functions and tasks that can be applied in amateur or professional sports or sporting events, entertainment or entertainment events, selling or renting of supplies and equipment (other than vehicles) used for recreational or sporting purposes, products and services related to hobbies or cultural events, or businesses primarily engaged in satisfying the desire to make productive or enjoyable use of leisure time.
Family & Consumer Science:
CAREER DEVELOPMENT/ENTREPRENEURSHIP (.5 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces individuals to career opportunities and/or career pathways in
family consumer sciences and human services-related occupations/careers. It explores the development, marketing and management functions associated with owning and operating a family consumer sciences or human services-related business. Instruction emphasizes career development and preparation components; balancing family life and
entrepreneurial ventures; hands-on activities in entrepreneurial concepts; and use of
Technology.
LIFE SKILLS (.5 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10
Prerequisite: None
Life Skills prepares individuals for living on their own and making informed decisions for everyday life. Topics discussed include: self-exploration, positive communication skills, consumer education, families and family relations, basic cooking skills and sewing skills.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT I (.5 unit credit) 1st semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional and biological development of children. It includes instruction in parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and related public policy issues. This class is only offered in the 1st semester.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT II (.5 unit credit) 2nd semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Child Development I
This course provides advanced study in child development and guidance, including the physical, social, and intellectual development of children. Actual experience in supervising children provides the opportunity to improve parenting skills, explore careers related to child development, and identify general employment skills.
HOUSING AND INTERIOR DESIGN (.5 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to the behavioral, social, economic, functional and aesthetic aspects of housing, interiors and other built environments. The course will explore the many factors that should be considered in the homebuying process; from deciding where to live and the process of acquiring housing, to designing and decorating a home. The course includes instruction in analyzing, planning, designing, furnishing, and equipping residential, work and leisure spaces to meet user needs and the study of related public policies. Students interested in architecture, interior design or interior decorating should take this course.
NUTRITION AND WELLNESS (.5 unit credit) 1st semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course prepares 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; optimal use of the food dollar; understanding and promoting nutritional knowledge; and application of related math and science skills. Grade levels contingent on numbers and budget from year-to-year.
FOODS (.5 unit credit) 2nd semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Nutrition and Wellness
This class is an introductory course in food preparation. Students will explore kitchen safety and sanitation, basic cooking skills, understanding dietary recommendations and careers related to food and nutrition. This introductory cooking class will prepare students for life after high school and preparing meals on their own. Grade levels contingent on numbers and budget from year-to-year.
INTERNATIONAL FOODS (.5 unit credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisite: Foods
This course will help students advance their skills in the culinary world and build upon the skills learned in Foods. The course will focus on cultural foods as students explore foods prepared and consumed in regions around the world. Students will practice the preparation of meals and desserts using techniques and ingredients specific to the culture of each region. Italian, Mexican, Chinese, French and German culture and cuisines will be featured in this course.
ADVANCED FOODS (.5 unit credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisite: International Foods
This course will build upon the student’s cooking skills with a focus on the scientific principles that yield the best baked products. Students will also practice the preparation of different types of cookies, cakes, pastries, specialty desserts and candies. This class is recommended for students planning to pursue a degree in the culinary arts as well as culinary enthusiasts.
CLOTHING I (.5 unit credit) 1st semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to help individuals understand the social, psychological, and physiological aspects of clothing and textiles; the nature, acquisition and use of clothing and textile products; the selection, construction, maintenance and alteration of clothing and textile products; and the effect of consumer choices on the individual and family as well as the clothing and textile industry. Basic clothing construction as well as recycled clothing projects will be completed during the semester. You will be responsible for the purchase of personal sewing supplies (tools and fabrics) for all assigned projects.
CLOTHING II (.5 unit credit) 2nd semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Clothing I
A course designed to extend the knowledge gained in apparel and textiles for the advanced student interested in fashion, fabric properties, recycling of clothing and textile items, and creative construction techniques including tailoring. Advanced clothing construction techniques will include emphasis on fitting and finishing. Study of textiles from raw materials through yarn processing and fabric construction. You will plan and construct more advanced apparel projects, home furnishing and/or accessory projects and learn to objectively evaluate each project. You will be responsible for the purchase of personal sewing supplies (tools and fabric) for all assigned projects.
FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Approval from teacher/application process
Experience an overview of how a business can be creative, from fashion product concept and design to delivery. The course will highlight how to create colors, patterns, training and use of a professional screen printing system, and specs for a target customer. You will create a clothing and textile business, how to make a profit and be competitive, and develop a business plan with a portfolio. Construction will focus on acquiring the skills necessary to develop apparel designs by using the technique of screen printing. Different textiles will be studied and tested to see what material works best with the product being produced. You'll develop both individual and group projects throughout this course.
PRACTICUM IN THE TEACHING PATHWAY (1 unit credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisite: Application, recommended Child Development I and Child Development II
This course is designed for students considering the teaching profession. Students will receive a combination of in classroom instruction and field experience in a k-8 classroom. In class instruction will cover topics such as; teaching as a profession, creating a safe learning environment, classroom management, philosophies of education, educational technology, lesson planning, and assessment. Each student will be placed with a teacher in their area of interest within the district’s grades k-8. Students will begin field experience with 1 day a week 1st quarter, 2 days starting in 2nd quarter, 3 in 3rd, and working up to 4 days a week in 4th quarter. While in the field students will keep weekly reflections, prepare and present small group lessons, and work closely to build relationships with students of the assigned supervising teacher.
Agriculture Education:
A student may receive one unit of credit in science for meeting the state high school graduation requirements by completing three agriculture education courses. See your Counselor for more information on what courses are approved.
Agriculture Education courses are an Intra-Curricular program with Future Farmers of America (FFA). Students are REQUIRED to join the FFA organization to participate in the Agriculture Education Program.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE1 (1 unit credit)
Grade 9, Grades 10, 11, 12 with consent of instructor
Prerequisite: None
This is a course designed for first-year instruction in FFA history, career exploration, leadership, personal development, and animal science, as well as supervised agricultural experiences (SAE). Students are REQUIRED to join the FFA organization in order to realize the greatest benefit from this course.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 2 (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science 1
This is a course designed for instruction in plant and crop science, soils, entomology, horticulture, forestry, and agricultural mechanics, with additional instruction in career development, leadership, and supervised agricultural experience (SAE). Students are REQUIRED to join the FFA organization in order to realize the greatest benefit from this course.
AGRICULTURE CONSTRUCTION (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science 1 & 2
This course is designed for juniors and seniors who have an interest in shop project construction. Units of study include: shop safety, arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, MIG welding, tool identification and operation, construction materials, finishing and painting. A portion of this course will be centered around shop skills development. The second semester will be devoted to project construction. Each student must complete a major shop project. Minor projects will be allowed if time permits. Students will need a supervised agricultural experience project and will complete a record book. Students are REQUIRED to join the FFA organization in order to realize the greatest benefit from this course.
AGRICULTURE INTERN (.5 unit credit per semester for a minimum of 10 work
hours per week – 1 unit credit per semester for a minimum of 20 work hours per week.) Grade 12
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in an agriculture class and approval of instructor. The job must meet supervised agricultural experience requirements (ag related job).
The purpose of this internship is to provide students with an opportunity to apply their skills in an agricultural environment. Students will be allowed to leave school for one or two blocks to work in an agricultural environment for pay. Course evaluation will be completed by the employer and classroom teacher.Students are REQUIRED to join the FFA organization in order to realize the greatest benefit from this course.
GREENHOUSE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT(1 unit credit) Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science 1 & 2
This course focuses on the operation of a greenhouse and growing greenhouse plants. If you like raising flowers and bedding plants, or working with your hands in the school greenhouse, this is the class for you. Students will learn types of greenhouses and greenhouse equipment, how to plant and care for flowers, bedding plants and houseplants. Students will learn how to propagate, water, fertilize, grow and market horticultural plants. Students will be responsible for raising all the plants and flowers for our annual plant sale. Students will need a supervised agricultural experience project and will complete a record book. Students areREQUIRED to join the FFA organization in order to realize the greatest benefit from this course.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (.5 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science 1 & 2
This class will focus on wildlife management and ecological principles. Students will learn techniques of wildlife identification; species characteristics and habits; habitat management; outdoor skills development; biological principles; population dynamics; tree and plant identification; and conservation of forestry, fisheries, and wildlife. Outdoor skills will be developed in the classroom and in the field. Students will need a supervised agricultural experience project and will complete a record book. Students are REQUIRED to join the FFA organization in order to realize the greatest benefit from this course.
AGRIBUSINESS SALES AND MANAGEMENT (.5 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science 1, Agriculture Science 2, and Wildlife Management
The Agribusiness Sales and Marketing course includes: starting a business, financial documents, risk management, and writing a business plan Throughout the course are practical and engaging activities, projects, and problems to develop and improve business and employability skills. Additionally, students investigate and develop viable business plans in order to solve local problems. The business plan ideas are communicated to student peers and professional community members. Students will need a supervised agricultural experience project and will complete a record book. Students are REQUIRED to join the FFA organization in order to realize the greatest benefit from this course.
VETERINARY SCIENCE (.5 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science 1 & 2
Both food and companion animals are studied in this course. Topics include cell and tissue biology, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, disease prevention and diagnosis, identification of veterinary tools and instruments, parasites, breeds of animals, identification, and surgical procedures. Students will need a supervised agricultural experience project and will complete a record book. Students are REQUIRED to join the FFA organization in order to realize the greatest benefit from this course.
FOOD SCIENCE AND PROCESSING (.5 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science 1 & 2 and Veterinary Science
This course includes the areas of food chemistry and nutrition, food activities, food packaging and labeling, evaluation of foods, food microbiology, food processing, food fermentation, principles of sanitation and quality control. Students will need a supervised agricultural experience project and will complete a record book. Students are REQUIRED to join the FFA organization in order to realize the greatest benefit from this course.
Pre-Engineering:
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10
Prerequisite: None
Introduction to Engineering Design focuses on how ideas for solutions to problems become implemented, manufactured or produced in the real world. Students will learn about different aspects of engineering and engineering design. Students will learn how engineers communicate through drawing with blueprints, work in teams to solve problems and design new products. Students will begin with basic background work to build their skillset and will eventually work in design teams on semester projects. The first semester will focus on civil engineering themes. The second semester will focus on mechanical engineering themes.
ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND DESIGN PROJECT (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design and Geometry can be enrolled concurrently in Geometry
In Engineering R and D, students work in small teams to design a solution to a real world problem applying concepts they learned in Introduction to Engineering Design. Students research to choose a project. Students will research solutions and collaborate with professionals in their field of study in designing and building their projects. Students will present their projects to a group of professionals and appropriate businesses for feedback.
ENGINEERING RESEARCH PROJECT 1 (1 unit credit)
Grades 11,12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering Design, Engineering Research and Design Project, and Geometry or concurrent enrollment in Geometry.
In this third year Engineering course, students will focus on either year-long or semester-long projects. The project ideas will be researched and presented to the instructor for approval. Projects will focus on in-depth use of modeling software, robotics equipment, or cnc equipment. Approved projects will focus on advanced software use, advanced programming or robotics and may lead to a marketable item. Students will need to meet with outside advisors to complete their project. Ultimately these students will begin to create a network of support to further advance their career.
ENGINEERING RESEARCH PROJECT 2 (1 unit credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering Design, Engineering Research and Design Project, Engineering Independent Research Project 1, and Geometry.
In this fourth year Engineering course, students will continue their focus on either year-long or semester-long projects. The project ideas will be researched and presented to the instructor for approval. Projects will focus on in-depth use of modeling software, robotics equipment, or cnc equipment. Approved projects will focus on advanced software use, advanced programming or robotics and may lead to a marketable item. Students will need to meet with outside advisors to complete their project. Ultimately these students will begin to create a network of support to further advance their career.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Auto Mechanics I.
This Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified-program prepares students to meet the challenges of diagnosing today’s automobiles. State-of-the-art equipment is provided to prepare students to perform the repair tasks involved in the automotive industry. The curriculum is delivered through a combination of computer-based modules and shop work.
Certification:
Year I Students - OSHA Training
Year II Students - ASE Exams in Maintenance & Light Repair, Suspension & Steering and Brakes
Computer Science:
DC PROGRAMMING I (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Year 1 Computer Science course
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 with a “C” or higher
Learn the fundamentals of programming with C#, including input/output, repetition, decisions, data structures, object-oriented programming, and more! Students completing this course will have the opportunity to earn the stackable credential IT Specialist-Software Development.
Students in grades 11 or 12 may take this course as dual credit for 3 or 6 credit hours from State Technical College of Missouri. Additional paperwork and fees will apply. Students enrolling in this course for dual credit from State Technical College of Missouri must meet the following criteria:
3.00 Cumulative GPA
Minimum of a B in Advanced Algebra
Minimum of a B in most recent ELA course
English: 18+ ACT or 251+ ACCUPLACER
Reading: 18+ ACT or 250+ ACCUPLACER
Mathematics: 22+ ACT or 265+ ACCUPLACER
PROGRAMMING II (1 unit credit)
Grade Level: 12
Year 2 Computer Science course
Prerequisite: C or better in DC Programming I
Continue expanding your skills and your versatility with Python! Students completing this course will have the opportunity to earn the stackable credential Programming Essentials Python.
APPLIED PROGRAMMING:VIDEO GAME DESIGN I (.5 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Year 1 Computer Science course
Prerequisite: Algebra I with a “C” or higher
Start yourself on a path to professional video game development in this class! You will be introduced to beginning game design concepts and dive into C# programming with Unity game engine development as we build our way through a history of game design. From Pong to Space Invaders to Tetris to Fruit Ninja...everyone can put their favorite classic in their portfolio!
APPLIED PROGRAMMING:VIDEO GAME DESIGN II (.5 unit credit)
Grades 12
Year 2 Computer Science course
Prerequisite: Applied ProgrammingVideo Game Design I with a “C” or higher
In this class, you will work on a game design team with your classmates and take a concept from a design document to a complete game over the course of the year. In the process, we’ll learn more about getting into the industry and how to manage development, which will enhance your ability to work on an Agile Scrum development team that does well beyond “group work”. Students completing this course will have the opportunity to earn the stackable credential Unity Certified User: Programmer.
APPLIED PROGRAMMING: VR/AR I(1 unit credit)
Grade 11, 12
Year 1 Computer Science course
Prerequisite: Algebra I with a “C” or higher
Do you enjoy mobile apps that interact with your surroundings? Do you like to play games in VR? In this course, we use the Unity engine to create our own! Students completing this course will have the opportunity to earn the stackable credential Unity Certified User: VR Developer.
APPLIED PROGRAMMING: VR/AR II(1 unit credit)
Grade 12
Year 2 Computer Science course
Prerequisite: Applied Programming: VR/AR with a “C” or higher
This course is for students looking for the skills and experience that will enable them to be the creators of tomorrow. Whether you want to create an interactive walkthrough of an ancient ruin, a product configurator for a car manufacturer, a simulator for operating dangerous machinery, or any other experience, this course will help you bring those ideas to life in VR and AR!
Capstone Course(.5 or 1 unit credit)
Grade 12
Year 2 Computer Science OPTIONAL course
Prerequisite: overall C or better in a program completion path (4 credits in 2 areas, minimum); INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL REQUIRED
This capstone course will require a pre-approved plan of independent study in which the student will research and implement a design for a program, game, robotic build/task, CS-centered esports project, or combination thereof. The capstone project may be undertaken as a one- or two-semester course. The plan must be presented and approved BEFORE spring registration.
Construction:
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I (2.5 units credit)
Grades 11, 12
Year 1 Construction Technology course
Prerequisite: None
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II (2.5 units credit)
Grade 12
Year 2 Construction Technology course
Prerequisite: Completion of OSHA 10 andsuccessful completion of Construction Technology I
Construction Technology is for students who plan to work in construction related occupations. Construction Technology I students are required to complete OSHA 10 safety certification. Students will receive training in the various aspects of the construction industry. Included in this course are hands-on experiences as well as classroom content related to construction project planning and management, trade skills, and safety. Students are expected to be able to perform basic construction related math. Students will perform calculations to figure the cost of jobs, write bids and estimates. Students are expected to demonstrate safety practices and teamwork. Students are expected to demonstrate professionalism at all times on the job. Exceptional Senior students (who demonstrate that they have mastered the above criteria) are given the opportunity to have outside apprenticeships in their spring semester.
Recommended: Students are encouraged to join and participate in SkillsUSA
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Cosmetology I
Required: A school kit is required for each student accepted into the program and includes the tools and books needed for the course.
Total cost of kit: $700
May of Sophomore year: $250 due the first Friday of May
May of Junior year: $250 due the first Friday of May
May of Senior year: $200 due the first Friday of May
This course is for students who wish to pursue a career in the field of Cosmetology. Cosmetology consists of haircutting, hair coloring, shampooing, styling, arranging hair, manicures, pedicures, hair removal, scalp treatments, chemical texture services (perms and relaxers), disinfection procedures and many other services. Students are required to have a specific amount of hours in each of the subjects required by the MO State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. This program is offered to secondary and post-secondary students through an interview process.
Students are required to have a student license issued by the MO State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners prior to the beginning of school.
Hours will be the same as the rest of HCC depending on whether you are a morning or afternoon student and students will attend class Monday-Friday. Once a student has acquired 160 hours they will be allowed to work on actual clients in the salon. The Cosmetology school is open to the public and clients come to the school to have students perform services on them.
Recommended: Students are encouraged to join and participate in SkillsUSA
Certification: Once students’ requirements have been fulfilled, students will be required to take a written State Board exam and a practical State Board exam. Once both exams have been taken and passed, the student will be issued a CA Cosmetology License.
Cyber Support & Networking:
IT FUNDAMENTALS (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Year 1 Cyber Support & Networking course
Prerequisite: Algebra I with a “C” or higher
This class allows students to learn about the basics of what makes up a computer system, and different types of computer related technologies. Introductory topics such as basic internal PC operation, the Internet, security, and cloud based networking will also be covered. Students will also be using a Pico micro-controller and a Raspberry Pi computer to explore digital electronics and computer programming. This class is NOT a computer applications class, but instead explores the underlying technologies that make computers and networks do what they do!
COMPUTER AND NETWORK SUPPORT (1.5 units credit)
Grades 11, 12
Year 1 Cyber Support & Networking course
Prerequisite: IT Fundamentals or concurrent enrollment, completion of Algebra I with a C or better
This class will train students in the field of computer repair and support. Students will learn about various computer operating systems, computer hardware and peripherals, mobile devices and various utility applications. Students will also learn about the setup of computer networks and will configure computer devices to communicate on a network. Troubleshooting computer devices and networks, as well as performing modifications and upgrades, will be emphasized. Basic IT security concepts will also be addressed throughout the course. Training for obtaining the CompTIA A+ IT support certification is emphasized in this program. Students will be given the opportunity to get the PC Pro certification at the end of this class.
Certification: TestOut PC Professional
NETWORKS AND CYBERSECURITY (2.5 units credit)
Grades 12
Year 2 Cyber Support & Networking course
Prerequisite: B average in IT Fundamentals and Computer and Network Support
This is an advanced three-hour class that trains students in the setup and support of local area networks. Students will construct their own network, configure network equipment, and work with Windows and Linux based servers of various types. The student will also complete a keystone project that will be presented to people that work in the field of Information Technology. Students in this course will prepare for and take the CompTIA A+ support technician certification exams.
Certification: CompTIA A+ certification
DIESEL MECHANICS I (2.5 units credit)
Grades 11 and 12
Year 1 Diesel Mechanics course
Prerequisite: An interest in a career in Ag-machinery sales and services, diesel technology or related fields.
DIESEL MECHANICS II (2.5 units credit)
Grade 12
Year 2 Diesel Mechanics course
Prerequisites: An interest in a career in Ag-machinery sales and services, diesel technology or related fields and successful completion of Diesel Mechanics I.
This program is a two-year, highly technical program designed to prepare students to use critical thinking skills to explore basic diesel technology. This program is geared toward students with interest in farm related machinery. Knowledge gained in this program can be beneficial for students that decide to further their education in this related field, stay on the family farm or go straight into the workforce for an entry level position. This program consists of practical knowledge and shop management skills to help you master installation, service assembly, adjustment, repair and operations of various types of farm machinery and tractors. You will also learn how to work with hydraulics, transmissions, electrical systems, air conditioning, learn orientation and safety, engine repair, tune-up and preventative maintenance, transmissions, brakes and diesel electrical systems.
As a student in the Agriculture Machinery / Diesel Technology program you should be able to:
Manipulate tools and equipment safely and skillfully
Communicate ideas verbally
Be organized
Be willing to work with precise limits and standards
Walk and move around in shop and field assignments
Lift and carry 50 pounds
See and hear well (normal or corrected)
Distinguish colors
Judge depth and distance
Recommended:Students are encouraged to join and participate in SkillsUSA
Certifications:
Year I - OSHA Training
Year II - ASE Exams in Medium/Heavy Truck: Brakes, Inspection Maintenance & Minor Repairs, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Diesel Engines and Steering & Suspension
Graphic Arts:
GRAPHIC ARTS OCCUPATIONSI (2.5 units credit)
Grades 11, 12
Year 1 Graphic Arts Occupations course
Prerequisite: English 2 with C or higher and strong basic math skills.
Graphic Arts Occupations Istudents learn the design process, elements and principles of design and printing applications as well as the fundamentals of the Mac OS using Adobe Creative Cloud design applications. The class is focused on visual communication using digital photography, typography, color theory, composition for print media and marketing solutions using Adobe CC Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat. Students will be provided an online Adobe Creative Cloud account and can access all Creative Cloud apps when participating in the program. This added benefit allows students to access Adobe CC remotely. Students will learn design skills through hands-on projects and community client work. Projects may include logo design, branding, business cards, brochures, vinyl cutting and other various types design and production. Students enrolling in this course should have a strong interest in subjects such as visual and commercial art, advertising, multimedia design, printing press and screen-printing operations. Graphic Arts Occupations will follow modified Missouri Department of Education competencies as well as the PrintED/SkillsUSA Graphic Communications competencies and the Adobe Certified Professional - Visual Design certification standards.
Students who take this course will also benefit from the experience that will prepare them for the workforce while building a strong portfolio, resume and workplace skills. Students taking Graphic Arts I should plan on attending Graphic Arts II to complete the program.
Recommended:Students are encouraged to join and participate in SkillsUSA
GRAPHIC ARTS OCCUPATIONSII (2.5 units credit)
Grade 12
Year 2 Graphic Arts Occupations course
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Graphic Arts I
Graphic Arts Occupations II students will refine their design and printing skills learned in Graphic Arts Occupations I. Continued use of Adobe CC applications will enhance skills from the previous year.
A broad project base will expose the student to many areas of the print industry. Students will continue to work with clients, create logos, brochures, advertisements, vinyl banners and stickers as well as learn new printing processes like screen-printing, sublimation and large format printing. This class will focus on real-world, team based projects throughout the year allowing students to work with clients while building valuable employability skills while building their portfolio.
Each student will complete the class with a digital portfolio suitable for use when applying for employment and college design programs. Graphic Arts Occupations will follow modified Missouri Department of Education Competencies as well as industry recognized credentials including PrintED/SkillsUSA Graphic Communications competencies and Adobe Certified Professional - Visual Design certification standards.
On the Job Training is an option for a successful fourth semester student in the Graphic Design program. OJT allows the student to obtain employment within the industry and would allow the student to work during classroom hours. The OJT program is an excellent opportunity for students to gain and be paid in an entry level position, while completing the program. This class is focused on the student that plans to further their knowledge and experience in the industry through a 2 or 4 year college, or any entry-level positions in the Graphic Arts industry.
Recommended:Students are encouraged to join and participate in SkillsUSA
Certifications: Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop and Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator or Print & Digital Media Publication Using InDesign, PrintED/SkillsUSA GAERF® Certification in Advertising Design
Health Sciences:
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (1 unit credit)
Grade 12
Year 1 Health Sciences course
Prerequisite: None
Are you interested in a health related career? This course will help you decode and understand terminology used in the medical field. It is a foundational course for any health profession.
HEALTH SCIENCES (1.5 units credit)
Grade 12
Year 1 Health Sciences course
Prerequisites:17 years-old before January of school year enrolled.
Health Sciences is a one-year course of study that prepares students for employment in a long-term care facility, as well as work for home health care agencies, hospitals, doctor’s offices, private pay services, and many other employers or to continue on to pursue a college education in health care. The program is designed to teach skills in resident care which will qualify students to perform basic nursing procedures and to assist licensed practical nurses or registered professional nurses in direct resident care.
First semester consists of classroom and simulated lab settings that introduce vocabulary related to health care, anatomy and physiology, basic nursing skills, fire safety and disaster training, resident safety and rights, social and psychological problems of residents, and the methods of handling and caring for mentally confused residents.
Second semester consists of 100 hours of supervised on-the-job training (clinical practice) many which will be outside of the school day. Clinicals require students to perform hands-on patient care with residents at local Long-Term Care Facilities. Hands-on patient care includes skills such as: performing vital signs, supporting residents with activities of daily living (showers, eating, toileting, etc.), and working with residents who have dementia, immobility, and other common geriatric conditions. Students are required to transport themselves daily to their assigned clinical setting. After completion of semester two clinical work, a written state exam is given and a practical exam is completed at a training site in order to become certified.
Clinical Requirements: In order to participate in On-Job-Training to acquire clinical hours for CNA certification, students will be required to pass a Family Care Safety Registry background check, have proof of a negative 2-Step TB test, and have proof of all immunizations being up to date. A flu shot is recommended, but not required. Students will need scrubs (color to be determined by the teacher) and appropriate shoes. Instructor will assist students in finding suitable placement.
Recommended:Students are encouraged to join and participate in SkillsUSA.
Credentials: OSHA for Health Care, American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support CPR certification and CNA certification is a requirement and part of the coursework.
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Pre-Engineering:
PLTW is a nationally recognized engineering curriculum being offered in the Mexico School District. For more information see your school counselor or go to www.pltw.org
ENGINEERING ESSENTIALS (EES-PLTW)
(1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Year 1 PLTW course
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in or have completed Algebra I with a C or higher.
Looking for STEM education? 3D printing? Computer Aided Drafting? Pre-engineering? The ESS course is where it starts! A full year course appropriate for students in grades 9-12, especially those 8th graders currently enrolled in Algebra or anyone ready for challenging and interesting math/science/engineering projects. Students will explore the work of engineers and their role in the design and development of solutions to real-world problems in a variety of industry sectors including health care, public service, product development and manufacturing. Student learning will center around four projects including designing a disaster relief center, designing a tool to help workers in a workplace, designing an electro-mechanical system to solve a problem, and working on an ecologically sustainable urban environment plan.
Note: THIS COURSE IS THE GATEWAY TO TAKE MANY OTHER PLTW ENGINEERING & STEM COURSES WE OFFER INCLUDING: Principles of Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Digital Electronics and Engineering Design and Development (capstone).
Recommended:Students are encouraged to join and participate in SkillsUSA
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (PoE) (1 unit credit)
Grade Level: 11, 12
Year 1 PLTW course
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I with a C or higher, completion of EES or concurrently enrolled
Through hands-on problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation. Students will build a variety of machines and mechanisms, build and program robotic machines, design their own bridge structure and experiment with projectile motion. Students who complete the course will have the opportunity for college credit hours and/or scholarships.
Recommended:Students are encouraged to join and participate in SkillsUSA
COMPUTER INTERGRATED MANUFACTURING(1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Year 2 PLTW course
Prerequisite: Engineering Essentials (ESS) or an upper-class STEM motivated student with instructor approval
This hands-on class allows students to program a robotic arm, program a CNC machine, try out Laser cutting and engraving, perfect 3D drafting skills (CAD), build VEX machines, and even some 3D printing. Throughout the class students use principles of engineering, mathematics, and even learn about high-tech manufacturing principles in the real world. Whether you are a pre-engineer, interested in a bit of programming, problem solving, group & project-based learning, or just like science in general, this class could be for you.
CIVIL ENGINEERING (CivE) (1 unit credit)
Grade Level: 11, 12
Year 2 PLTW course
Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry with a C or higher, completion of Engineering Essentials
Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) is a high school level specialization course in the PLTW Engineering Program. In CEA, students are introduced to important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply math, science, and engineering practices to design residential and commercial projects using 3D architectural design software. Both individually and as part of a team, students will progress from completing structured activities to solving open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills. Students will develop skills in engineering calculations, technical representation and documentation of design solutions, and use of current 3D architectural design and modeling software to represent and communicate solutions.
Recommended:Students are encouraged to join and participate in SkillsUSA
PLTW LAB (CADD W/ SOLID PROFESSOR)(1 unit credit)
Grade Level: 11, 12
Year 1 PLTW course
Prerequisite: Completion of EES, Principles of Engineering. Must be a sending school student enrolled in a 3 period block, with a course needed for program completion.
Students will explore several different computer-aided design (CAD) programs to learn the basics of 3d design.
Recommended:Students are encouraged to join and participate in SkillsUSA
ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (EDD) (1 unit credit)
Grades 12
Year 2 PLTW course
Prerequisites: Completion of EES, Principles of Engineering and one specialization course (Digital Electronics or Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Ag Diesel, Ag Science, Automotive, Computer Networking/Maintenance, Computer Science, etc.)
Have you ever wanted to work on a project you get to choose, build it and then take it to state and national competition? In this capstone course, students work in teams to design and develop an original solution to a valid open-ended technical problem of their choosing by applying the engineering design process. Students perform research to choose, validate, and justify a technical problem. After carefully defining the problem, teams design, build, and test their solutions while working closely with industry professionals who provide mentoring opportunities. Finally, student teams present and defend their original solution to an outside panel.
Welding:
WELDING I (2.5 units credit)
Grades 11, 12
Year 1 Welding course
Prerequisite: None
WELDING II (2.5 units credit)
Grade 12
Year 2 Welding course
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Welding I.
The Introduction to Welding class includes, welding safety, blueprint reading, welding equipment identification and operation; industrial welding that includes SMAW (stick welding), GMAW (mig welding), GTAW (tig welding), oxy fuel cutting, CAC (carbon arc cutting) and PAC (plasma cutting). This class also includes American Welding Society code welding and an opportunity to earn industry standard AWS welding certification.
Prerequisite: 95% attendance, good citizenship, and approval of administration
The Auto Body Repair course includes detailing and maintaining a vehicle’s interior and exterior, surface preparation, body repair methods, refinishing methods, welding and minor vehicle repairs, as well as, learning the tools and equipment of the trade. The course is designed to prepare students who want to work as an auto body repairman or in the automotive industry. It also serves as an introduction to the automotive field for related post-secondary programs. With satisfactory performance during the first semester and the instructor’s consent, as well as, parent’s written consent (as well as, proof of insurance, appropriate MSD Student Driver Form and approval from FHS and MSD), students may repair their own cars during the second semester. Students must provide parts and materials.
The AP Music Theory course corresponds to one-to-two semesters of typical, introductory college music theory coursework that covers topics such as musicianship, theory, and musical materials and procedures. Musicianship skills, including dictation and listening skills, sight-singing, and harmony, are an important part of the course. Through the course, students develop the ability to recognize, understand, and describe basic materials and processes of tonal music that are heard or presented in a score. Development of aural (listening) skills is a primary objective. Performance is also part of the curriculum through the practice of sight-singing. Students learn basic concepts and terminology by listening to and performing a wide variety of music. Notational skills, speed, and fluency with basic materials are emphasized.
Instrumental Music:
BAND LAB (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Band lab is for students who have not been in band before and would like to learn an instrument, for students who are in band and would like to improve on their instrument, or for students who are in band and would like to learn a new instrument. Students can take the course for either a semester or an entire year, and will work independently on their instruments, with guidance from the instrumental music teacher. Students taking band lab who have not been in band before are encouraged to join band after taking the course. Students may need to be prepared to provide their own instrument.
BAND (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Completed 8th grade band with a grade of C or higher.
MARCHING BAND - Marching band meets during the fall semester, starting at 7:15 am and continuing intofirst hour. In addition to performing at home football games, local parades and various community events, the marching band will travel and perform at competitive marching events throughout the first semester. Members are required to attend all outside rehearsals and performances.Practices for marching band begin in the summer and must be attended in order to learn marching fundamentals, show music, and drill. If a student is unable to attend any part of the summer rehearsals, they are required to communicate with a director. The summer schedule is emailed, posted on the band calendar, and the band website.
SYMPHONIC BAND - Symphonic Band is offered to all grade levels and meets at the same time as Concert Band. Students in Symphonic Band will perform advanced literature. Students will be placed in Symphonic Band based on auditions and instrumentation needs. On occasion, the band may need to add extra rehearsals outside of the school day. In addition to performing at scheduled concerts and community events, the Symphonic Band performs at competitive music festivals throughout the second semester. Members are required to attend all outside rehearsals and performances.
CONCERT BAND - Concert Band is offered to all grade levels and meets at the same time as Symphonic Band. Students will continue fundamental to intermediate instrumental training through the use of selected method materials and concert literature. Students in the Concert Band will participate in a number of local performances, State Music Festival for Large Ensembles, and will have the opportunity to participate in solo and small ensemble festivals. Students in Concert Band and the Symphonic Band will combine in the first semester. Placement will be determined by auditions. Attendance at all assigned performances is mandatory and is a factor in grading.
GOLD RUSH(.5 unit credit) 1st semester
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition
One-half credit will be issued for participation through the first semester. Gold Rush is an audition based group. Auditions for Gold Rush take place during the spring. Members will perform with the marching band at all home football games, marching festivals and parades. Members are required to attend camps and outside rehearsals in order to perform with the marching band. The summer schedule is emailed and posted on the Fulton band website.
GUITAR LAB (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Guitar Lab students will work independently learning to play guitar, with guidance from the instrumental music teacher. Students can take the course for either a semester or an entire year. Students will work at their own pace, independently, with guidance from the instructor, to learn chords, tablature, standard notation, scales, advanced chords, barre chords, blues, jazz, and classical studies. While Guitar Lab does not perform in structured concerts, there may be opportunities to perform in various school and community settings.
PIANO LAB (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Not currently taking private piano lessons
Piano Lab is a year-long course that reinforces the basic skills of playing piano and focuses on expansion of skills and improvement. Those skills include, but are not limited to: chords, notation, scales, improvisation, sight reading, and classical studies. This class is very individualized requiring personal student motivation. Students will purchase personal curriculum books from FHS Music for $25.
JAZZ BAND (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Must be simultaneously enrolled in band, or have instructor approval. Auditions may be used to select students. Enrollment is limited based on specific instrumentation (saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drums, guitar, bass guitar, and piano).
Jazz band is designed as a supplemental ensemble to the Symphonic and Concert Bands. This class will serve as an introduction to the rich history of jazz music. Through ensemble rehearsal, individual practice, and a variety of performance opportunities, the student will gain an understanding and appreciation for this great art form. Emphasis will be placed on not just performance technique, but also rudimentary improvisational skills, musicianship, and a sense of personal accountability. This ensemble is a skilled effort in which each student is expected to show technical and musical growth throughout this course.
Vocal Music:
CHORALE (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Chorale is our treble vocal ensemble representation of the Fulton High School choir department. A minimum of three concerts will be performed at which attendance is required. The choir will also perform at the State Music Festival. This group will perform a diverse selection of music literature: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary. Students are expected to sing daily using correct standing posture, attention to the director, and good vocal production. Students are required to complete written and online assignments in music theory, composition, and sightreading. Chorale members may individually audition for district choir in the fall, and prepare solo and ensemble work for the spring competition. Members are expected to be positive role models in and out of school. Students are not required to audition for this course. Chorale members may join Cantorum concurrently (director approval needed).
CANTORUM (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition and consent of instructor. Audition consists of a theory test, singing, a solfege sight singing test and a teacher evaluation.
This is our large mixed chorus. Students are expected to sing daily using correct standing posture, attention to the director, and good vocal production. Students are required to complete written and online assignments in music theory, sight reading and composition. All concerts and extra rehearsals are required for those enrolled in the course. Cantorum members may individually audition for district choir in the fall, and prepare solo and ensemble work for the spring competition. As a group they are required to perform at the State Music Festival in the spring. This larger group of students will perform a diverse selection of music literature: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary. Members are expected to be positive role models in and out of school. Bass clef voices (baritone/tenor/bass) are not required to audition for this ensemble. Cantorum treble clef voices (soprano/alto) may join Chorale concurrently (no approval needed).
CHAMBER SINGERS (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition for choral director, demonstration of serious intent through participation in other music courses or musical extracurricular activities and vocal skill. The audition consists of singing, writing an essay, taking a music theory test, demonstrating solfege sight singing ability and a teacher evaluation.
Chamber Singers is a smaller select choral ensemble at Fulton High School carrying on a tradition of excellence. A chamber ensemble is characteristically a small group, by definition. They learn a large amount of advanced music for performance. This smaller group of students will perform a diverse selection of advanced music literature: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary. FHS Chamber Singers are expected and required to perform and rehearse outside the school day frequently. In addition, performances during the school day mandate that Chamber Singers exhibit responsibility for maintaining worthy scholarship in all courses. Students are expected to sing daily using correct standing posture, attention to the director, and good vocal production. Students are expected to complete written and online assignments in music theory, sight reading, and composition. Chamber Singers may individually audition for district choir in the fall and have the opportunity to prepare solo and ensemble work for the spring competition. As a group they are required to perform at the State Music Festival in the spring. The final concert is a dance-intensive show requiring serious rehearsals of the music and choreography. Uniforms are required including shoes or other accessories. Members are expected to exhibit exemplary character both in and out of school. Chamber treble clef voices (soprano/alto) may join Chorale concurrently (no approval needed) or Cantorum concurrently (director approval needed). Chamber bass clef voices (baritone/tenor/bass) may join Cantorum concurrently (director approval needed).
Art:
The art curriculum follows a Discipline Based Art Education format which includes the areas of production, history, criticism and aesthetics. Students create artwork, but also have the opportunity to study about art and artists in a historical context, to critique and evaluate works of art, and to consider the philosophical issues pertaining to the nature and values of art.
At all levels, the amount of coursework covered in a year is dependent upon the pace at which students can work and retain quality in their work. Evaluation at all levels is based on both performance and test scores.
ART APPRECIATION (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Art Appreciation is a cross section of opportunities to expose the students to a variety of artistic activities, however it is not a projects based course. Students will learn the process of critical analysis to critically analyze works of art. Through the use of the textbook "Art Talk" written assignments, lectures, discussion, and art practices, students will extend their knowledge and awareness of art history aesthetics, and art criticism.
2D DESIGN (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
2-D Designis a studio course designed around flat or two-dimensional artwork. A variety of techniques will be covered in the following mediums: graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic, printmaking and photography. Subject matter will include still-life, the human figure, perspective, landscape, etc. Experimentation to reach varied and creative final results is encouraged. Emphasis is placed on good composition and application of the elements and principles of art.
ADVANCED 2D DESIGN (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Safe and responsible completion of 2D design with an 80% or higher, or satisfactory demonstration of artistic ability and work ethic through portfolio/art samples or adequate demonstration of artistic ability through portfolio/art samples.
Advanced 2-D Design is a year-long course that expands on basic drawing and painting skills, as well as creating artwork in response to a specific theme. Students will cultivate skills including linear perspective, observational drawing, installation art, and photography, through the study of contemporary artists.
3D DESIGN (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
3-D Designis a studio course designed around three-dimensional artwork. A variety of techniques will be covered in the following mediums: ceramic, plaster and sculpture. Subject matter will include the human figure, still-life, animals, etc. Experimentation to reach varied and creative final results is encouraged. Emphasis is placed on good composition and application of the elements and principles of art.
ADVANCED 3D DESIGN (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Safe and responsible completion of 3D design with an 80% or higher, or satisfactory demonstration of artistic ability and work ethic through portfolio/art samples.
Advanced 3-D design is a year-long course that expands on basic ceramic
Hand-building techniques and sculpting skills, as well as introducing students to
throwing pottery on the wheel and sculpting a ceramic bust. Students will cultivate skills including pinch, coil, and slab building, sculpting in the round, creating functional works, and large-scale work using various media.
PORTFOLIO 1 (1 unit credit)
Grade 11, 12
Prerequisite:Safe and responsible completion of Advanced 3-D or Advanced 2-D with an 80% or
higher, and teacher approval.
Students enrolled in this course should demonstrate a high level of skill, interest or both. Self-discipline, a desire to improve one’s artistic abilities and a sense of responsibility to the group are necessary to the success of the Advanced Art student. Projects are fewer in number than in 2-D design and 3-D Design, but require more time and personal involvement. Creativity and the development of one’s own style are stressed throughout the year. This class will prepare students for college application portfolios, interested in applying to a fine arts program.
PORTFOLIO 2 (1 unit credit)
Grade 12
Prerequisite: Safe and responsible completion of Portfolio 1 with an 80% or higher, and teacher approval.
Portfolio 2 is a year-long course that allows high school artists to explore a theme in depth by creating a series, or multiple series of work for their portfolios. Portfolios will be a digital portfolio created using Google Sites or other site equivalent. Students will have autonomy to choose the media and theme/themes for their work throughout the year. Towards the end of the course students will jury and hang their senior show.
Drama:
INTRODUCTION TO THEATER (.5 unit credit) 1st semester
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
In this first semester class, the students will focus on the history of theatre, technical theatre and its foundations, and vocal works. Students will have many group and individual projects that are to assist them in their basic understanding of theatre.
INTRODUCTION TO ACTING (.5 unit credit) 2nd semester
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre or teacher approval.
This second semester class will focus on many aspects of acting including improvisation, basic acting terms and techniques. Students will be required to perform.
SCENE DESIGN (.5 unit credit) 2nd semester
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre or teacher approval.
In this second semester class, the students will focus on basic design techniques in scenic, costume, lights, sound and publicity. We will also focus on the management skills of stage managers and other theatrical jobs that are within the theatre. Students will be working with power tools, paints, wood products, sewing machines and electrical equipment.
THEATRE 2: (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre/Acting with a C or higher
Genre Acting: This course offers students an opportunity to investigate and develop a sound foundation of acting skills and techniques. By participating in improvisational drama, play reading and discussions, monologues and structured duet and group acting scenes, students will focus on developing meaningful characterizations. Students will also examine aspects of dramatic criticism. Representative literary sources from the classics to contemporary plays will be selected for study and performance.
THEATRE 3 and 4 (1 unit credit)
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Theatre 2 with a B or higher
This course is designed for the junior or senior interested in the total creative experience of staging, performing and publicizing theatrical productions. In addition to examining and applying varied acting techniques, students will investigate such theatrical skills as interpretation, analysis, cutting, blocking and staging. Published sources will include plays representative of a variety of different theatrical styles.
TECHNICAL THEATRE 1 and 2 (1 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre/Scene Design with a C or higher
This is a second year course that will focus on design and technical theatre building for Fulton Productions. In the first semester of this class, students will be designing the second production of the school year. Each student will develop a set design, costume design, light design, sound design and publicity for that production. The designs and designers for that production will be chosen from those class designs. Students will also build the sets for productions. Students will work in various groups during class to build a production in terms of scene, costumes, props, lights and painting.
This course meets the complete graduation requirement for Health and Family Education. Health and Family Education will focus on wellness skills and their impact on lifelong health. Topics include life-long exercise, chronic disease management, injury prevention and care, health risk factors, goal setting, health-related and skill-related fitness components, nutrition, consumer health choices, stress management, effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs on lifelong health, HIV/AIDS and abstinence training.
BASIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None. This course may not be repeated.
This course will feature a wide variety of physical education activities combining a review of those taught in previous grades as well as an introduction of new activities. It is for a beginning high school physical education student and is designed to: focus on enhancing all of the fundamental movement skills; provide a review of basic safety for physical activity; game rules and beginning level techniques; feature low-organized games and activities as well as more traditional games and activities; provide an emphasis on large group activities; and highlight a broad-based approach to movement activity. Sportsmanship, teamwork and character education are emphasized throughout this course. Fitness assessment will be a requirement in this course. Students will also be required to perform at appropriate levels on written tests and assignments in addition to daily physical education activity requirements. Students will be expected to develop and maintain a daily log of activity both in and out of school. Students will be required to dress out daily in active clothes and shoes in order to maximize student safety, participation and overall success.
GENERAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING (.5 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None.
This course emphasizes the development and maintenance of the health-related and skill related components of physical fitness.This class is not geared toward those students who are competing in school sports.This course is for the physical education student and is designed to promote the importance of enhancing overall muscular strength and muscular endurance; identify effective methods of increasing speed and developing power; focus on the need to condition the body’s aerobic and anaerobic energy systems; and recognize the significance of improving and maintaining overall body flexibility. Additional emphasis will be placed on the benefits of exercise on the cardiovascular system and in the prevention and treatment of injury. Activities will include weight training programs, plyometrics, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, agility drills as well as speed and power development exercises. The students in this course will be exposed to traditional and nontraditional programs of lifetime health and fitness development and maintenance. Students may be required to develop and maintain a daily log of activity to measure progress and performance. Fitness assessments will be a part of this course. This course does not meet the state requirements for the PE credit.
ATHLETIC STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING (.5 unit credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: This course may be repeated with a grade of B or higher. Recommendation
from a coach of a sport the student plays or a weight coach and/or from the teacher of the
class is required.
This course emphasizes the development and maintenance of the health-related and skill related components of physical fitness.This class is geared toward those students who are competing in school sports.This course is for the advanced physical education student and is designed to promote the importance of enhancing overall muscular strength and muscular endurance; identify effective methods of increasing speed and developing power; focus on the need to condition the body’s aerobic and anaerobic energy systems; and recognize the significance of improving and maintaining overall body flexibility. Additional emphasis will be placed on the benefits of exercise on the cardiovascular system and in the prevention and treatment of injury. Activities will include weight training programs, plyometrics, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, agility drills as well as speed and power development exercises. The students in this course will be exposed to traditional and nontraditional programs of lifetime health and fitness development and maintenance. Students may be required to develop and maintain a daily log of activity to measure progress and performance. Fitness assessments will be a part of this course as well as participation in South Callaway Meet in March. This course does not meet the state requirements for the PE credit.
LIFETIME FITNESS AND RECREATION (.5 unit credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Passing grade in Basic Physical Education. This course may be repeated with a
grade of B or higher.
This course will emphasize the development and maintenance of the health-related components of lifetime fitness. This course is designed to provide instruction in some or all of the following: aerobics; bowling; volleyball; disc golf; basketball; softball/baseball; running/walking; badminton; table tennis; tennis; pickleball; soccer; and flag football as well as many other indoor and outdoor activities. There will be a major focus on the need for a lifelong commitment to health and fitness through individual sports, team sports, and strength training/conditioning units. Activities that will be emphasized are those that are individual in nature and most common in adult recreational programs and/or interest. Sportsmanship, teamwork and character education are emphasized throughout this course. Students will be required to dress out daily in active clothes and shoes in order to maximize safety, participation and overall success. This course does not meet the state requirements for the PE credit.
FITNESS WALKING (.5 unit of credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Passing grade in Basic Physical Education. This course may be repeated with
a grade of B or higher.
This course will provide an opportunity for those students who do not enjoy competition or sports to participate in physical activity and exercise. Recent studies have shown that increasing your physical activity by a small amount can make significant gains in your health. This course will allow students to improve their health through fitness walking. Fitness walkers will walk both inside and outside on the track, trail, stadium bleachers and gymnasium. Students are expected to dress out in active clothing and shoes in order to maximize safety, participation and overall success. Fitness walkers will track their steps, miles, and minutes through the use of a pedometer and keep a monthly log of their activity throughout the entire course. This course does not meet the state requirements for the PE credit.
AEROBICS & YOGA (.5 unit of credit)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Must have passed Basic Physical Education
Course Description: This course would explore fitness through aerobics, yoga, and other forms of large class fitness activities.This class emphasizes personal fitness through: aerobics, step aerobics, yoga, pilates, combat fitness, dance aerobics and low weight pump aerobics. The major focus will be on developing lifelong fitness by introducing students to common community recreation fitness programs that are a staple of most gyms and recreation centers. The activities emphasized are those that are commonly available to adults. Students will be required to dress out daily in active clothes and shoes in order to maximize safety, participation and overall success. This course does not meet the state requirements for the PE credit.
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in the A+ program and have less than 50 hours of A+ tutoring
and 95% attendance rate.
This pass/fail course provides students an opportunity to tutor students at FHS or to tutor younger students who are in need of support services. Student should be able to complete the 50 hours needed in one semester of tutoring students at FHS. If tutoring younger students, additional time may be needed. Grades are based on evaluations by the tutor’s cooperating teacher, attendance and progression of accumulated hours. Students who are frequently absent should not enroll in this course since the A+ program requires 95% attendance.
LEADERSHIP (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Leadership Class application is required along with teacher evaluations and approval of advisors. Those selected will complete membership requirements for FHS Student Council.
This course is the working arm of the Fulton High School Student Council. Students receive instruction in leadership characteristics, group dynamics, parliamentary procedure, goal setting, organizing, executing and evaluating activities/projects. Skills in leadership techniques and communication are also emphasized. Students will need to obtain prior approval to enroll in Leadership from the Student Council Advisors. This is a pass/fail class.
PUBLICATIONS (1 unit elective credit)
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: B or higher average in English; submission of a completed application; teacher
recommendation; basic computer skills and knowledge; and approval of the instructor.
This course consists of the study of journalism with emphasis placed on publishing the school yearbook. Reporting, news writing and photography are taught to qualified students. Advanced students will fill the editorial positions on the yearbook and assume leadership roles on the staff. This course does not count as one of the four required language arts credits.
DEBATE (1 unit elective credit)
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: “A” in previous English course or “B” in previous English Honors course. Cannot be concurrently enrolled in 1A or 1B. Submission of completed application.
This college prep class emphasizes reading, writing, critical thinking, research skills, communication skills, career preparation, knowledge of current events, and is appropriate for the honors-level student. Debate improves a student’s ability to arrive at decisions through a systematic and logical process. Students will learn to use evidence skillfully and impartially; organize thoughts and articulate them concisely and coherently; and distinguish between logically valid and invalid inferences. Independent research skills are required as students debate current social and political problems and international conflicts. Students study argumentation and refutation as well as public speaking skills. Students have the opportunity to travel to and participate in speech and debate tournaments. Students who are competitively oriented may continue to take debate for up to four years to focus on the current topics for debate and on related speaking events. Debate is a highly independent research styled class. Students interested in debate should be prepared to self-motivate and track their own research. Every student will be required to participate in debates in front of the class. This is designed to give debates in front of the class. This means everyone will be presenting to the class during every debate.
ACT PREP (.5 unit elective credit)
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: English 1 and 2 (or equivalent), Algebra 1 and Geometry (or equivalent)
The ACT Prep course will begin with a preliminary test, goal-setting, and general test-taking strategies. It will then focus on each section of the ACT, discussing both content and more specific test-taking strategies. Students will create their own test-taking plan based on their preliminary test, goals, and content knowledge. Students will regularly take practice tests to be adequately prepared for the test setting, layout, and content. The goal of the course is for students to raise their preliminary scores to their goal scores by the end of the semester.
SEMINAR 9
Grade 9
Prerequisite: None
A freshman only class that will allow students to gain the skills necessary for successful transition to high school from middle school. The course will provide students with the opportunity to learn about themselves and how to improve their chances for success in high school and beyond. Faculty will assess the needs of the population and activities will be taught in those areas of concern. Activities with this population would likely center around: responsibility, delaying gratification, how to get support for social, emotional and academic concerns, goal setting, career and educational planning. All Freshman will be assigned to a Seminar 9 class. Pass/Fail grades will be given for this class.
SEMINAR 10
Grade 10
Prerequisite: None
A sophomore only class that will further develop the student's social, emotional and academic skills. The class will also further develop the student's skills in planning for post-high school educational and career opportunities. Faculty will assess the student population and make appropriate adjustments to activities to address areas of concern. All Sophomores will be assigned to a Seminar 10 class. Pass/Fail grades will be given for this class.
SEMINAR 11
Grade 11
Prerequisite: None
A junior only class that will further develop the student's social, emotional and academic skills. This class will help students to further refine their career and educational goals while giving them the skills to acquire those chosen opportunities. Faculty will assess the student population and make appropriate adjustments to activities to address areas of concern. Pass/Fail grades will be given for this class.
SEMINAR 12
Grade 12
Prerequisite: None
A senior only class that will further develop the student's social, emotional and academic skills. This class will help students to further refine their career and educational goals while giving them the skills to acquire those chosen opportunities. Faculty will assess the student population and make appropriate adjustments to activities to address areas of concern. Pass/Fail grades will be given for this class.
The School FLEX Program affords schools the opportunity to offer an alternative delivery system for students who have been identified by their high school principal, parents, or guardians, as potentially benefiting from an alternative delivery system in order to pursue a timely graduation. This is a Senior only class. Students MUST maintain a 95% attendance for credit as well as complete all the hours on their contracted classes. Post Secondary FLEX (Ex. College course or non-paid internships/apprenticeships like Fire Fighter Flex, EMS Flex, or Early Childhood Registered Youth Apprenticeships) and Employment FLEX (Ex. paid employment with a paystub) are the options.Pass/Fail grades will be given for this class.
Prerequisite: Students must take the ACT test prior to enrolling in this course.
This is a cooperative arrangement with the Fulton Colleges by which high school students may attend Westminster College or William Woods University for no more than 2 courses per semester on a space available basis (this does not include dual credit courses taken at Fulton High School). Due to the present requirements for high school graduation, it is necessary that students and parents plan ahead one or two years in order for students to enroll in this program.
Guidelines:
The program is designed for students who have completed all available courses at Fulton High School in the area of interest. Counselor/administrator approval is required for participation and course selection.
The program is for overall outstanding students as indicated by being in the upper 25% of their class. Any exception to the above would require a WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION from the HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER of the subject in which the student plans to enroll and approval of the counselor/administrator.
Students must complete an application for admission and pay the required application fee.
With credit limitations, Westminster College and William Woods University have a charge per credit hour. Students must purchase books and pay lab fees, if required at both colleges.
Any student not maintaining at least a C or better in a first semester class will not be allowed to enroll in a second semester class.
College credit will be given by Westminster College or William Woods University. They cannot guarantee that this credit will transfer to another college unless this course is followed by matriculation at one of the local colleges after high school graduation.
Students are expected to be in attendance at Fulton High School when not in class at the college (ie. on T/Th for a M/W/F class or on days when the college is not in session). Students will be assigned to the library during this time.
The academic honor code for College Co-Op:
Westminster College and William Woods University operate on an academic honor code, thereby urging each student to be responsible for the behavior of others as well as his/her own in this area of student life. Participation in the honor code is a necessary prerequisite for attendance at the colleges.
MISSOURI OPTIONS PROGRAM:
The Missouri Option Program is designed to serve students who lack the credits necessary to graduate with their class and are at risk of leaving school without a high school diploma. The program specifically targets students who are 17 to 20 years of age and are at least one year behind their cohort group or, for other significant reasons identified in the local Missouri Option Program plan, are unable to complete their diploma with their cohort group.
Graduation through the Missouri Option Program is not dependent on Carnegie credit attainment. It is a competency-based program approved by the State Board of Education that utilizes a high school equivalency exam as mastery for graduation purposes. The HiSET® and the GED are the exams sanctioned by the state for the Missouri Option program. Missouri Option students who successfully pass the exam and complete all other program requirements are eligible to receive a high school diploma.
To enroll in a full-time, hosted online MOCAP program for grades 9-12, you will reach out directly to the provider using contact information listed on the MOCAPwebsite. There is no approval needed from Fulton 58 for full-time hosted MOCAP program enrollment.
PART-TIME VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:
The student resides in and is enrolled in the district.
The enrollment is approved by the principal or designee.
FHS students can request to enroll in 1 to 5 online courses from MOCAP course providers. Fulton 58 has entered into a partnership agreement with Launch as the district’s preferred virtual learning provider.
Preferred Provider and Course Information
Launch courses are built in a Learning Management System called Canvas. All courses have dynamic content that includes both individual and collaborative work. Students participate in discussion boards, create culminating projects, record themselves explaining concepts, take assessments, and more, all from their district-issued device.
Each Launch course has a teacher assigned to support students; however, students won’t always see teachers face-to-face in real-time. Video announcements and messaging will connect teachers and students. Parents are given an observer account to view course progress and communicate with the instructor. For more information, visit the Launch Website.
To review a list of Launch’s course offerings, visit the Launch Course Catalog. NOTE: Virtual options are not available for Career Technical Education (CTE) courses. In-seat instruction is required.
Getting Started:
When considering virtual courses, the first step is to indicate your interest by completing the Fulton 58 Virtual Course Enrollment Formby the designated deadline.
After completing the Virtual Course Enrollment Form, a staff member will be in touch to schedule an appointment to discuss best educational interest, course offerings, prerequisites, course recommendations, and the tools needed to be successful in a virtual environment.
FHS staff will work with the family to develop an Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP). If the student already has an ICAP, the plan will be reviewed and modified as necessary.
A student’s individualized education program (IEP) team or Section 504 team will make the virtual course enrollment decisions for students with IEPs or Section 504 plans. If enrollment is appropriate, the IEP or Section 504 team wil determine the services, aids, supports and accommodations required. Any review of a decision made by an IEP or Section 504 team must go through the process provided under federal law (Policy IGCD).
Fulton Public Schools will pay for the cost of part-time virtual courses only if the district has first approved the student’s enrollment in the course as outlined by policy (Board Policy IGCD).
Athletics and Activities Information
If the student wishes to participate in athletics and/or activities, certain courses must be approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA). Not all courses and/or vendors are approved by the NCAA. The Launch Course Catalog shows which high school courses are NCAA approved.
Enrollment Period:
To help us secure student materials and plan for a successful student-experience, we are asking that all virtual course requests be made no later than the designated deadline.
Enrollment Decision Review:
The principal will notify the student and the parents/guardians in writing when declining student enrollment in a virtual course and provide an explanation for the decision. The student or parent/guardian may request that the superintendent review the decision, but the superintendent’s decision is final (Policy IGCD).
Additional Information and Considerations:
How does Launch virtual instruction work?
Students approved for virtual education through Launch will be issued a technology device by Fulton Public Schools. Students must have reliable internet access to participate virtually. Please note, Fulton Public Schools does not provide a hotspot for virtual instruction.
Launch courses are built in a Learning Management System called Canvas. All courses have dynamic content that includes both individual and collaborative work. Students participate in discussion boards, create culminating projects, record themselves explaining concepts, take assessments, and more, all from their district-issued device.
Each Launch course has a teacher assigned to support students; however, students won’t always see teachers face-to-face in real-time. Video announcements and messaging will connect teachers and students.
Grades will be transcripted from the virtual course provider to Fulton Public Schools. Grades earned will be on the official transcript.
What do students need to know and do to be successful?
The most successful Launch students watch for announcement videos, check their Canvas Inbox for messages, read their teacher’s feedback, stay on top of due dates, and reach out when they need help.
Students need to be able to manage their time and form good study habits. It is important for students to establish a routine that includes daily checking their Canvas Inbox and calendar for due dates, regularly checking for new announcements and feedback from teachers, studying, and working on coursework.
Students need basic technology skills and a willingness to learn new ones. Launch utilizes an online platform called Canvas. Students will get a weekly announcement, feedback, messages, and grades via Canvas. Additionally, students can access To-Do lists, a calendar, instructor information, the syllabus for the course, and use modules pages to navigate between units and assignments. Google for Education products are also utilized. Some courses require additional resources. For example, for physical education, a fitness tracker is provided. The student will need to be able to sync the fitness tracker with an online account. Technical support is provided by Launch but students must demonstrate a willingness to learn new technology and technical skills.
How much time can a student expect to spend on coursework?
High school students should expect to work approximately one hour for each course they are taking. They should plan to work approximately 60 hours per semester for each .5 credit course. Failure to participate in virtual learning will result in students being dropped from Launch.
What if my student is struggling with online work?
Students are encouraged to reach out to their Launch teacher with any questions or concerns. If a student is struggling with the technological aspects of Launch, there is a technical support team available seven days a week. Launch technical support staff is available to answer email from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM on weekdays and from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on weekends. Students can typically expect a response within half an hour.
Parents are given an observer account to view course progress and communicate with the instructor.
If a student is not successful with virtual education, they may not be approved for future semesters.
