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High School S347 Medical Microbiology - Honors Credit: .5 Grade: 11 - 12 Prerequisite: Biology/Chemistry or Biology concurrent enrollment in Chemistry Students study role of microbes in infectious diseases and relationship between microbes and health maintenance. This course requires a greater degree of student skill in math and laboratory proficiency. Field studies and research projects are required in this course. Medical Microbiology is a Career and Technical Education funded course. Medical Microbiology can count as a fourth year science on the Recommended Achievement Program. S348 Pathophysiology - Honors Credit: .5 Grade: 11 - 12 Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems; or Biology, Chemistry and concurrent enrollment in Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems. Students study the mechanisms of pathology and the process of pathogenesis, learn a variety of human diseases, and the effects of disease prevention and control. This course requires higher laboratory proficiency and research skills that demonstrate an ability to gather and synthesize research data from field experiences. Pathophysiology is a Career and Technical Education funded course. Pathophysiology can count as a fourth year science on the Recommended Achievement Program. S564 Principles of Technology Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 11 - 12 Prerequisite: Previously taken 1 course in Science and Algebra I This course can be taken for physics graduation credit. It is an extensive hands-on course designed to provide a study in force, work, rate, resistance, energy, power and force transformers as applied to mechanical, fluid, thermal, and electrical energy that comprise simple technological devises and equipment. Principles of Technology Education is a Career and Technical Education funded course. This course will count as a fourth year of science on the Recommended Achievement Program. S332 Physics - Honors Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 10 - 12 Prerequisite: Algebra II Physics Honors will extend understanding of physics concepts and knowledge of science as a process. Students will use critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions in field and laboratory investigations. Students will study laws of motion; changes within physical systems and conservation of energy and momentum; force; thermodynamics; characteristics and behavior of waves; and quantum physics. S354 Physics - Pre-Advanced Placement Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 10 - 12 Prerequisite: Algebra II Physics Pre-AP will increase students’ understanding of physics concepts, extend students’ knowledge of science as a process and enhance test-taking strategies. Students will use critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions in field and laboratory investigations. Students will study laws of motion; changes within physical systems and conservation of energy and 14 momentum; force; thermodynamics; characteristics and behavior of waves; and quantum physics. Pre-Advanced Placement courses prepare students who intend to continue their studies in the Advanced Placement program. This Pre-Advanced Placement course will require students to dedicate themselves to study required by rigorous collegelevel standards. Carefully read the section describing the Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement Programs in the “High School Overview” section of this catalog under “Planning Your Schedule”. S356 Physics – Advanced Placement Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 11 - 12 Prerequisite: Physics Pre AP This Advanced Placement course will require students to dedicate themselves to study required by rigorous college-level standards. Students taking this course will be prepared and are expected to take the Advanced Placement test upon completion. Carefully read the section describing the Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement Programs in the “High School Overview” section of this catalog under “Planning Your Schedule”. S359 Physics II - Dual Credit: 1 Grade: 11 - 12 Prerequisite: Physics; College/ University Requirements This course gives high school credit for Advanced Physics and college credit for Physics. This course provides advanced academic instruction that includes the study of Newtonian mechanics, forces, statics, laws of motion, gravity, energy, momentum, temperature, specific heat, heat exchange, simple harmonic motion, wave motion, sound, electric charge, electric field and potential, DC circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, AC circuits, optics, optical instruments, relativity, the solid state, atomic and nuclear physics, and elementary particles. Students are responsible for payment of college tuition, fees, and books required for this course. Refer to the section describing the Dual/Concurrent College Courses in the “High School Overview” page of this catalog. S360 Scientific Research and Design Credit: 1 Grade: 11 - 12 Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or concurrent enrollment in Physics Students conduct laboratory investigations and fieldwork, use critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions, formulate hypotheses to guide experimentation and data collection, analyze published research, develop and implement investigative designs, collect, organize and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data obtained through experimentation, synthesize valid conclusions from qualitative and quantitative data, and communicate conclusions to an audience of professionals. Scientific Research and Design is a Career and Technical Education funded course. This course can count as a fourth year of science under the Recommended and Distinguished Achievement Programs. LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH S171 American Sign Language I Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None This course emphasizes interpersonal communication to achieve communicative competence. Students will: develop finger spelling skills as well as expressive and receptive sign skills, acquire an extensive vocabulary, understand basic ASL syntax, understand basic principles of ASL grammatical rules, copy ASL non-manuals, use some ASL classifiers, increase awareness of cultural behaviors of the Deaf signing community, and participate in group discussions and role play practices. This course will also include a brief history of ASL, and an introduction to American Deaf Culture and the Deaf community. An extensive amount of memorization is required. S173 American Sign Language II Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: American Sign Language I This course continues development of the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are introduced to more complex forms of grammar. The knowledge of the language, including grammar, and culture, communication, and learning strategies, technology, and content from other subject areas will help the student develop a more proficient use of communication skills in school settings. S174 American Sign Language II Honors Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: American Sign Language I This course continues development of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students are introduced to more complex forms of grammar that will be developed in American Sign Language III This course is designed for students who plan to enroll in American Sign Language III. Students will develop a more sophisticated understanding of the applications of the language by demonstrating “real world” scenarios in speaking, reading, and writing. S181 Chinese I Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: None Students are introduced to Mandarin Chinese through the development of listening and speaking skills. Approximately 50 characters are introduced in year one with the primary emphasis being oral proficiency. The study of Chinese culture is an important aspect of this language course. This course is appropriate for students with little or no knowledge of Chinese language and is NOT appropriate for students who have attended more than one year of Chinese school. S185 Chinese II Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: Chinese I This course continues development of the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are introduced to more complex forms of grammar. The knowledge of the language, including grammar, and culture, communication, and learning strategies, technology, and content from other subject areas will help the student develop a more proficient use of communication skills in school settings.
High School S186 Chinese II Honors Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: Chinese I This course continues development of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students are introduced to more complex forms of grammar that will be developed in Chinese III. This course is designed for students who plan to enroll in Chinese III. Students will develop a more sophisticated understanding of the applications of the language by demonstrating “real world” scenarios in speaking, reading, and writing. S158 Spanish for Spanish Speakers I & II S159 Credit: 1 - 2 Grade: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: Oral and written proficiency screening in Spanish Students who are native speakers of Spanish may receive credit for Spanish I & II upon successful completion of this course in one year. This course enriches the students’ total language experience by building on the language proficiency they already possess. Emphasis is placed on reading, writing and grammar skills. In addition, TAKS objectives within the Spanish curriculum are emphasized which will transfer to the English language. Students are encouraged to continue the study of their native language and build pride in their ethnic heritage. S151 Spanish I Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: None Students learn to speak, write and read simple phrases using present and past tenses; ask and answer basic questions. Students develop communication skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The knowledge of the language, including grammar, and culture, communication, and learning strategies, technology, and content from other subject areas will provide the background for students to use in socializing, acquiring and providing information, and expressing feelings and opinions. S152 Spanish II Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: Spanish I This course continues development of the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are introduced to more complex forms of grammar. Extending the study of literature, culture, history and fine arts further develops understanding the Hispanic world. The knowledge of the language, including grammar, and culture, communication, and learning strategies, technology, and content from other subject areas will help the student develop a more proficient use of communication skills in school settings. S156 Spanish II - Honors Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: Spanish I This course continues development of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students are introduced to more complex forms of grammar that will be developed in Spanish III. This course is designed for students who plan to enroll in Spanish III. Students will develop a more sophisticated understanding of the applications of the language and the cultures by demonstrating “real world” scenarios in speaking, reading, and writing. S153 Spanish III - Honors Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: Spanish II At the completion of this course, students will be able to converse in Spanish and will have increased their comprehension and oral proficiency. Expanded course content is given to reading poetry and specific literary genres. Students write compositions and read literature with more depth and understanding. Students will develop a more sophisticated understanding of the applications of the language and the cultures by demonstrating “real world” scenarios in speaking, reading, and writing. S15B Spanish III - Pre-Advanced Placement Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: Spanish II Honors Pre-Advanced Placement courses prepare students who intend to continue their studies in the Advanced Placement program. This Pre-Advanced Placement course will require students to dedicate themselves to study required by rigorous college-level standards. A higher level of sophistication in the language will be demonstrated by creating scenarios using cognitive and creative thinking skills. Carefully read the section describing the Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement Programs in the “High School Overview” section of this catalog under “Planning Your Schedule”. S154 Spanish IV (Language) - Advanced Placement Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 10 - 12 Prerequisite: Spanish III Pre-AP This Advanced Placement course will require students to dedicate themselves to study required by rigorous college-level standards. Students taking this course will be prepared and are expected to take the Advanced Placement test upon completion. Carefully read the section describing the Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement Programs in the “High School Overview” section of this catalog under “Planning Your Schedule”. S155 Spanish V (Literature) - Advanced Placement Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 11 - 12 Prerequisite: Spanish IV AP This Advanced Placement course will require students to dedicate themselves to study required by rigorous college-level standards. Students taking this course will be prepared and are expected to take the Advanced Placement test upon completion. Carefully read the section describing the Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement Programs in the “High School Overview” section of this catalog under “Planning Your Schedule”. S161 French I Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: None Students learn to speak, write and read simple phrases using present and past tenses; ask and answer basic questions; develop some understanding of French culture and history; and imitate basic pronunciation and intonation patterns using tapes and teacher modeling. Students develop communication skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The knowledge of the language, including grammar, and culture, communication, and learning strategies, technology, and content from other subject areas will provide the background for students to use in socializing, acquiring and providing information, and expressing feelings and opinions. S162 French II Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: French I This course continues development of the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students learn to express themselves verbally and in writing using more complex vocabulary and grammatical structures and more verb tenses. Knowledge of French culture increases and he/she begins to read French poetry and other literary selections. The knowledge of the language, including grammar, and culture, communication, and learning strategies, technology, and content from other subject areas will help the student develop a more proficient use of communication skills in school settings. S166 French II - Honors Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: French I This course continues development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are introduced to more complex forms of grammar that will be developed in French III. This course is designed for students who plan to enroll in French III. Students will develop a more sophisticated understanding of the applications of the language and the cultures by demonstrating “real world” scenarios in speaking, reading, and writing. S163 French III - Honors Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: French II At the completion of this course, students will be able to converse in French and will have increased their comprehension and oral proficiency. Expanded course content is given to reading poetry and specific literary genres. Students write compositions and read literature with more depth and understanding. Students will develop a more sophisticated understanding of the applications of the language and the cultures by demonstrating “real world” scenarios in speaking, reading, and writing. S16B French III - Pre-Advanced Placement Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: French II Pre-Advanced Placement courses prepare students who intend to continue their studies in the Advanced Placement program. A higher level of sophistication in the language will be demonstrated by creating scenarios using cognitive and creative thinking skills. This Pre-Advanced Placement course will require students to dedicate themselves to study required by rigorous college-level standards. Carefully read the section describing the Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement Programs in the “High School Overview” section of this catalog under “Planning Your Schedule”. S164 French IV (Language) - Advanced Placement Credit: .5 - 1 Grade: 10 - 12 Prerequisite: French III Pre-AP This Advanced Placement course will require students to dedicate themselves to study required by rigorous college-level standards. Students taking this course will be prepared and are expected to take the Advanced Placement test upon completion. Carefully read the section describing the Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement Programs in the “High School Overview” section of this catalog under “Planning Your Schedule”. 15
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