Program of Studies 2011-2012 - Gorham High School!

The content of the course will include preparation for college entrance exams and SAT's; solving equations;
functions and their graphs; exponents and logarithms; sequences and series; trigonometry, probability, statistics;
and graphing. Students will maintain a notebook and will be graded on daily homework assignments, classroom
participation, quizzes, tests, and projects. A graphing calculator is recommended.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2 Std. or Adv.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PHILOSOPHY
In keeping with the Gorham High School philosophy and goals, the Physical Education Department believes that
physical education is an integral part of the total educational process. Physical fitness is a lifelong endeavor,
which begins at the adolescent age when students begin to make choices. The physical education program is
designed to increase social interaction, create better understanding of self and personal physical health habits, as
well as encourage students to make choices in their activities.
The first course in the Gorham High Physical Education program will be the PE 1 course. Successful completion
will result in earning .5 credit. Students earn the remaining .5 credit by taking PE 2 for a half year at some other
point in high school.
810 PE 1 0.5 Credit
The focus of the class is on individual fitness. Students will learn and apply the principles of training as they
develop their own fitness goals. All students will establish baseline fitness scores in muscle strength, muscle
endurance, cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility and body composition using the Presidential Fitness
Challenge as an age appropriate baseline. Students will apply their learnings as they develop their own personal
fitness plan.
Required for graduation.
820 PE 2 0.5 Credit
The program allows students to get more in-depth information and skill practice on various activities. Students are
encouraged to participate in daily physical activity. Emphasis is on the realization that personal health is essential
in their adult lives. Every effort is made to modify the class to meet individual needs and play games at the adult
level.
Prerequisite: PE 1. Required for graduation.
SCIENCE
310 Earth Space Science Standard 1 Credit
This year-long laboratory study of the earth's make-up will look closely at: 1) its geology and the forces that help
form the solid earth as we know it; 2) the oceans and their importance to mankind; 3) the atmosphere with its
ever-changing cycles; 4) the mysteries of the universe and the earth's place in space; and 5) how the activities of
civilization threaten these natural environments in which we live. Many of the lab experiences in this program will
include observations and interpretations of the natural phenomena around us. Daily homework, a notebook,
frequent quizzes and tests, along with reports and demonstrations will be required.
315 Earth Space Science Advanced 1 Credit
This program is designed for the student with high achievement in previous science programs and with a strong
interest in the topics listed below. Daily assignments, frequent quizzes, tests and a final exam are required.
Students will be involved in some independent study, preparing reports, lab experiences, and demonstrations.
This course is comprised of the four major topics of Astronomy, Meteorology, Oceanography, and Geology.
Prerequisite: Min. grade of 93 in 8th grade physical science and recommendation of 8th grade teacher.
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