2012-2013 School Year - Bellevue Public Schools

ACCREDITATION AND COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS 

FOR BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

The Bellevue School District is accredited by the Nebraska State Department of Education and 

AdvancED. AdvancED is the unified organization of the North Central Association Commission on 

Accreditation and School Improvement and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council 

on Accreditation and School Improvement. 

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE, NON-DISCRIMINATION AND 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REGARDING REGISTRATION PROCEDURES 

The policy of the Bellevue Public Schools is to provide an equal opportunity for all students; to 

prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental 

handicap, marital status and political affiliation; and through affirmative action to promote the full 

realization of equal opportunity. Registration practices will demonstrate full adherence to the letter and 

intent of federal and state government policy guaranteeing equal opportunity for all students. 

QUALIFYING INFORMATION AS PUBLISHED IN THE 

BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOLS’ REGISTRATION GUIDE 

Timeline restraints require the registration guide to be printed and available by January. External and 

internal factors, which govern the educational programs for Bellevue, are constantly changing 

throughout the year. Consequently, information as stated in this registration guide may be changed as 

deemed necessary by the school officials. Information, i.e. prerequisites and course offerings, are 

examples of information which can be affected.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Welcome......................................................................................................................................................................1 

Registration Process...................................................................................................................................................2 

Grading System...........................................................................................................................................................2 

Grade Point Average and Class Rank......................................................................................................................2 

High School Graduation Requirements..................................................................................................................4 

Recommended College Preparatory Classes..........................................................................................................4 

Athletic Eligibility for College..................................................................................................................................4 

State and National Standardized Testing.................................................................................................................5 

Schedule Changes.......................................................................................................................................................7 

Nebraska Career Fields..............................................................................................................................................8 

Recommended Elective Courses for Career Education........................................................................................9 

Aerospace Science (JROTC)...................................................................................................................................10 

Art..............................................................................................................................................................................12 

Business.....................................................................................................................................................................13 

Communicative Arts................................................................................................................................................16 

English/Language Arts............................................................................................................................................20 

Family and Consumer Sciences..............................................................................................................................23 

Information Technology..........................................................................................................................................24 

Math Prerequisite Chart..........................................................................................................................................26 

Mathematics..............................................................................................................................................................27 

Music - Instrumental...............................................................................................................................................29 

Music - Vocal............................................................................................................................................................30 

Physical Education...................................................................................................................................................31 

Science.......................................................................................................................................................................33 

Skilled & Technical Sciences...................................................................................................................................35 

Social Studies............................................................................................................................................................37 

Special Education Registration...............................................................................................................................40 

World Languages......................................................................................................................................................41 

9 th Grade Registration Form...................................................................................................................................43 

10 th Grade Registration Form.................................................................................................................................44 

11 th Grade Registration Form.................................................................................................................................45 

12 th Grade Registration Form.................................................................................................................................46

WELCOME TO BELLEVUE EAST AND BELLEVUE WEST HIGH SCHOOLS 

Whether this is your first time registering at Bellevue East or Bellevue West High Schools or you have been a student 

here before, we want to welcome you and ensure that your experiences through the registration process and with the 

Bellevue Public Schools are successful. 

This Registration Guide outlines the many options available to Bellevue students. This is a very important time for you as 

you develop your goals and plans for the future. Included in this guide are suggested classes/programs to assist you as you 

explore your career options, college options, job outlooks, etc. 

Please work with your parents, counselors and teachers as you plan your high school program. The guide on the last few 

pages of this book will assist in your planning prior to registration. Please have a tentative program outlined using the 

appropriate grade level registration page at the back of this guide prior to registration. 

We are here to make your high school experiences meaningful and successful. Each student will be assigned a 

counselor, but we are all here to assist you. Please don’t hesitate to contact our staff at any time throughout the year. 

Bellevue East High School 402-293-4150 

Mr. Brad Stueve, Principal 

Ms. Deirdre McKinley, 9-10 Principal 

Mr. Greg Lamberty, Activities Director 

Bellevue East Counseling Department 402-293-4151 

Bellevue West High School 402-293-4040 

Mr. Kevin Rohlfs, Principal 

Dr. Larry Murry, 9-10 Principal 

Mr. Kevin Broderick, Activities Director 

Bellevue West Counseling Department 402-293-4041 

Suggestions for planning your school year: 

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Consult with your teachers about what would be the next appropriate course for you. Many classes require prerequisite 

knowledge. It is important for you to choose classes for which you are prepared and in which you can be successful. 

Visit with your counselor about your goals and abilities. Your counselor will help develop and update your tentative fouryear 

plan. 

Involve your parents/guardians. Sharing the information in this guide with them will enable you to take advantage of their 

experiences. 

By following these steps, you will be better prepared to choose the courses that are right for you and better prepared to 

achieve the goals you have set for yourself after high school. 

Welcome from the Counseling Department 

The Bellevue Public Schools’ Counseling Departments wish you a warm welcome. We are here to help you have a 

positive high school experience. Please take some time and get acquainted with the counseling staff in your building. Don’t 

hesitate to ask questions, because we are here to help. The counselors in each building are listed below. 

East 

West 

Vickie DeBuhr 402-293-4168 Melissa Minahan 402-293-4056 

Mike Chudomelka 402-293-4180 Susan Polk 402-293-4054 

Tory Juarez 402-293-4166 Molly Moore 402-293-4057 

Sara Powell 402-293-4165 Lynne Henkel 402-293-4055 

Secretary Jackie Novotny 402-293-4151 Secretary Marie Bruno 402-293-4053 

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REGISTRATION PROCESS 

COURSE OFFERINGS 

The courses described in this guide will be offered subject to enrollment minimums. Insufficient registration numbers 

may result in course cancellations and the need for students to make alternate course selections. 

CURRENT FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS 

Registration materials will be distributed in the classrooms. Students will be registering online with counselor assistance. 

INCOMING FRESHMEN 

High school counselors will conduct orientation during the school day at Logan Fontenelle, Lewis and Clark, and Mission 

Middle Schools. Registration information will be distributed to eighth graders and parents/guardians during orientation. The 

final registration will take place in March. 

DEFINITION OF TERMS 

CREDIT 

PREREQUISITE 

REQUIRED 

ELECTIVE 

A credit is defined as the successful completion of a course which meets the equivalent of five 

periods per week for one semester with at least 60 clock hours of instruction available to students. It 

will take 46 credits to graduate. No credit is earned for study halls, failed classes, resource, or 

working as a teacher aide. 

A course that must be taken before an advanced course can be taken. For example, German I must 

be successfully completed before a student can take German II. 

A specific course that must be successfully completed before a student can graduate. Many courses 

are required by the state of Nebraska. 

A course that a student may choose to take because of a personal interest or career plan. 

GRADING SYSTEM 

A = Superior 90%-100% 

B = Above Average 80% - 89% 

C = Average 70% - 79% 

D = Below Average 60% - 69% 

F = Failing Below 60% 

GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND CLASS RANK 

The process for determining grade point average, G.P.A., at the high school is as follows: Each grade a student receives 

in any class is given a mark point value. The mark point value varies depending on if a class is an advanced placement 

class, advanced class, a regular class or a basic class. Advanced classes are denoted by the letters “A” or “AP.” The mark 

points are listed below: 

Advanced Placement 

Course 

Advanced 

Course 

Regular 

Course 

Basic 

Course 

Grade Mark Point Mark Point Mark Point Mark Point 

A 6 5.5 5 4 

B 5.5 5 4 3 

C 5 4 3 2 

D 4 3 2 1 

F 0 0 0 0 

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CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE 

To determine your cumulative grade point average, take the total 

mark points for all classes taken and divide by the total number of 

semester classes attempted. If the G.P.A. is above 5.0, it will 

undergo an additional equation to neutralize the impact of credits 

beyond those needed to meet graduation requirements (see 

student handbook). This calculation will set maximums on grade 

point averages at the end of each year. This additional formula 

encourages students to take the most rigorous schedule of 

advanced coursework and neutralizes the effect on the G.P.A. of 

taking additional courses beyond the 46 credits required for 

graduation. 

ADVANCED COURSES The following advanced courses are offered at both high schools 

English 9A Physics A & AP* Geometry A American History AP* 

English 10A Chemistry A & AP* Algebra IIA Psychology AP* 

English 11A & 11AP* Biology A & AP* PreCalculus A Government AP* 

English 12A & 12AP* Statistics AP* Calculus A & AP* World History AP* 

Computer Science AP* Latin III A Latin IVAP* 

*Advanced Placement courses may involve summer reading and/or activities. Please see the instructor for additional 

information. 

BASIC COURSES The following basic courses are offered at both high schools. These courses cover the same 

curriculum as the regular course, but at a slower pace: 

English 9 Basic American History Basic Int. Algebra I Basic Int. Geometry Basic 

English 10 Basic English 12 Basic Senior Civics 

English 11 Basic World History Basic Int. Algebra II Basic 

These courses are available to students by the approval of teacher/counselor only and are not considered college 

preparatory. 

Reading is FAME is a developmental reading program for students who read below their grade level. FAME consists of four 

courses designed specifically for adolescents who are reading between the second and eighth-grade levels. Each course is 

a semester and builds on the previous course. Students will be placed in the appropriate course based on a diagnostic 

reading test. Parents will be notified prior to placement. 

DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES Some high school courses may be eligible for college credit through University of 

Nebraska Omaha or Metro Community College. The courses offered each year vary depending on teacher certification and 

availability. Tuition costs may be involved and are the responsibility of the student. See your counselor for details. 

CAREER ACADEMY An opportunity for students to earn college credit toward the career field of your choice. Classes are 

held at Metropolitan Community College during the afternoon. Students must be in good credit standing and provide their 

own transportation. Students earn pass/fail grades at the high school and letter grades at Metro. See your counselor for more 

information. 

COLLEGE NOW High school students may be eligible to earn college credit while in high school through Metro Community 

College. A variety of classes are offered at Bellevue West at a significant discount for students. Students should contact 

Metro Community College at (402)457-2213 to speak to an academic advisor. 

UNMC HEALTH ALLIANCE A partnership that provides innovative science classes to juniors and seniors. See your 

counselor for more information. Classes are held on the UNMC campus. 

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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Attendance: Eight semesters of enrollment, beginning with the ninth grade, are required in order to be considered for 

graduation. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of four academic classes each semester. 

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS: 

Students must earn a minimum of 46 credits for graduation. 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 

English 

Mathematics 

Science 

Social Studies 

Health 

8 credits 

6 credits 

6 credits 

6 credits 

1 credit 

Physical Education 

2 credits 

(a maximum of four P.E. credits will count for graduation) 

Electives 

Total: 

17 credits 

46 credits 

RECOMMENDED COLLEGE PREPARATORY CLASSES 

Colleges vary in individual requirements. It is the responsibility of students and parents to become familiar with the 

requirements of the particular college to which the student plans to apply. Counselors can offer assistance in this area. 

In addition to the high school graduation course requirements, colleges and universities would also recommend that students 

successfully complete: 

● World Language 4-8 credits 

(same language) 

● 

● 

Mathematics (students should complete Algebra II; UNL requires one year of math beyond 

Algebra II such as Pre-Calculus A, Statistics, Discrete Math, Algebra III or Trigonometry) 

Science (students may need to complete a fourth year of science) 

In addition, the University of Nebraska (all campuses) requires that students do one of the following: 

● Graduate in the upper half of their high school class OR 

● Score at least 20 on the ACT or 950 (Critical Reading and Math only) on the SAT 

For more information on scholarships and college entrance requirements, visit the Counselors, the Scholarship Secretary or 

the Career Center Coordinator. 

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY FOR COLLEGE 

There are a variety of standards students must comply with to be eligible to participate in collegiate athletics The standards 

are different for NCAA Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA and NJCAA. It is imperative that students planning to 

participate in collegiate athletics begin planning as a freshman. For more detailed information regarding the qualifying 

standards, contact your counselor. 

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State and National Standardized Testing 

What is right for me 

There are a number of standardized tests that are offered at Bellevue West and Bellevue East during the school year. 

Some of these tests are optional and some are required. Each test measures different student skills and/or college 

placements. Here is a rundown of the tests offered: 

PLAN Test (preliminary ACT test) 

· A national test that all sophomores must take at school in the fall of their sophomore year. 

· Covers English, reading, math, and science reasoning. 

· Is a good early indicator of college readiness and has a career exploration component. 

· Test is given during the school day at Bellevue West and Bellevue East. 

· There is no cost to the student for the PLAN test. 

PSAT Test (preliminary SAT test) 

· An optional test open to all sophomores and juniors; offered in mid-October. 

· Covers math, critical reading, and writing skills. 

· Junior scores on the PSAT are used as qualifying scores for the National Merit Scholarship competition. 

· Student cost is approximately $17. Students register in the Counseling Office. 

ASVAB Test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) 

· An optional test open to juniors and seniors. 

· Given at Belleuve West in early November, at Bellevue East in the spring, or by appointment with a military 

recruiter. 

· Covers aptitude and interests to give students an idea of their possible career options. 

· Students do not have to be planning a military enlistment to take the ASVAB but the military does use the 

results to determine appropriate career placement for enlistees. 

· There is no cost to the student for the ASVAB test. Students register in the Counseling Office. 

ASSET Test (COMPASS Test) 

· Is a placement exam for seniors planning to attend a community college. 

· Covers math, English, and reading. 

· Is offered at Bellevue West in October, at Bellevue East in the spring, or at Metro CC by appointment. 

· There is no cost to the student for the ASSET test. Students register with the Career Center. 

ACT Test (American College Test) 

· One of two possible entrance exams required by most four year colleges and universities. 

· Covers English, reading, math, science reasoning and an optional writing section. 

· Test is scored on a scale of 1-36 with 36 being the top score; students are not penalized for guessing. 

· Is offered at Bellevue East in October, December and April and at Bellevue West in October and April and 

at other local high schools in September, February and June. 

· Student cost is approximately $33 for test and an additional $15 for the writing section. Students register 

online at www.actstudent.org. 

SAT Test (Scholastic Aptitude Test) 

· One of two possible entrance exams required by most four year colleges and universities. 

· Covers math, critical reasoning, and writing (mandatory essay). 

· Test is scored on a scale of 200-800 with 800 points per section being the top score, students are 

penalized for guessing. 

· Is offered at Bellevue East in November and at Bellevue West in October and at other local high schools in 

December, January, March, May, and June. 

. Student cost is approximately $49. Students register online at www.collegeboard.com. 

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NeSA Tests (Nebraska State Accountability Tests) 

· A series of four State mandated computer-based tests for all juniors (writing, math, reading, and science). 

· Individual scores range from 0-200, with 200 being the top score. 

· The NeSA tests are a good indicator of an individual’s core area strengths and weaknesses. 

· A building score is determined by breaking down the student scores into three categories: below standards, 

meets standards, and exceeds standards. The building score is used by the Nebraska Department of 

Education to calculate East and West’s Adequate Yearly Progress for the State and federal governments. 

AP Tests (Advanced Placement Tests) 

· Subject based tests in 34 different courses including English, math, science, social studies and computer 

science. 

· Tests are optional for students enrolled in AP courses and are offered in May each year. 

· Individual scores range from 1-5 with 5 being the best. 

· Colleges/Universities may offer college credit for scores of 3 or better. It will vary from school to school so 

it is important for students to check with their schools of interest before signing up for AP tests. 

· Student cost is approximately $87 per test. Students register in the Counseling Office. 

CLEP Tests (College Level Examination Program) 

· CLEP tests are offered by individual colleges/universities in most subject areas. 

· Successful completion of CLEP tests may allow a student to earn college credit prior to enrolling. It will 

vary from school to school so it is important for students to check with their schools of interest before signing 

up for CLEP tests. 

· Tests are offered at test centers located in the metro area. 

· Student cost is approximately $77 per test plus administration fees. Go to clep.collegeboard.org for 

registration information. 

Gates-MacGinitie Reading Test 

· Required test for all Bellevue East and West students. 

· A computer-based test given in September for all students and again in April for freshmen students only 

· The Gates-MacGinitie test is a national readomg test that provides each student with a grade equivalency 

score in vocabulary and comprehension. It also ranks a student nationally against all students participating 

in this test. 

· There is no cost to the student. 

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SCHEDULE CHANGES 

The selection of a student’s program is a serious undertaking. A tentative plan for your entire high school program 

should be made at the beginning of your high school years. Students and parent/guardians are encouraged to give 

registration adequate time and attention. Feel free to seek information from your counselors and teachers. 

In most cases, Spring Registration is final. Careful planning makes this possible and eliminates the need for most drops, 

adds, or schedule changes. We realize that a few mistakes are made and thus some schedule changes will be necessary. 

Proper planning considers individual goals and abilities as well as anticipated school activities and activities out of school. 

The following guidelines will be used in making schedule changes: 

1. Students should make schedule changes before May 1. Changes can be made by contacting the counseling office. 

These changes include dropping or adding a class, or changing the difficulty level of a class. 

2. Consideration will be given to students who request a schedule change in the first five days of the school year. 

Changes will be based on reason for the request, class sizes, and the amount of disruption it will cause to the rest of 

the student’s schedule. Classes dropped after the first week of school can only be replaced with a study hall. 

3. Any student requesting a schedule change must have permission of the parent/guardian, teacher and counselor. 

Should this change affect graduation, the parent/guardians will be notified and required to sign a statement 

acknowledging the change in the graduation date. 

4. Classes dropped after the eleventh week of progression during a given semester are recorded on the transcript with 

a failing grade for that semester. 

Repeating Courses: 

● Students who repeat a course will only receive credit for the course the first time it is passed. 

● Students successfully repeating a course that was failed previously will have both grades entered in their transcript. 

● Students repeating a course they have previously passed will have only his/her higher grade recorded. 

● Students successfully completing a previously failed course in Summer School or Saturday English will receive a 

pass/fail grade. 

● Students completing a course in Project Recovery, our credit recovery program, will receive a pass/fail grade. 

Earning Credit: 

Students who become credit deficient or need to earn additional credits can do so in two ways: 

Project Recovery - Credit Recovery Program: Project Recovery starts in September and runs through early May. 

Coursework is done independently under teacher supervision and will include online courses. Students can earn credits 

in core area classes. Please see your counselor to register. 

Summer School: The summer school program is four weeks in length. There are two sessions. The first session runs 

from 8:00-11:10 a.m. The second session runs from 11:40 a.m.-2:50 p.m. Students can earn a maximum of two credits 

during summer school. In order to receive credit, regular attendance is mandatory. 

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NEBRASKA CAREER FIELDS 

Each career field is composed of the career clusters radiating out from it. Each career cluster is 

comprised of careers with similar skills or common industry groupings. Collectively, the 

clusters provide a framework for understanding the entire world of work. 

Nebraska Career Education Model 

Business, Marketing and Management 

Marketing 

Hospitality and Tourism 

Business Management and Administration 

Security Finance 

Human Services and Education 

Government and Public Administration 

Human Services 

Law, Public Safety, Correction 

Education and Training 

Communication and Information Systems 

Resources 

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications 

Information Technology 

Skilled and Technical Sciences 

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics 

Manufacturing 

Architecture and Construction 

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics 

Agriculture, Food, and Natural 

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 

Health Sciences 


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RECOMMENDED ELECTIVE COURSES FOR CAREER EDUCATION 

Communication & Information 

Systems 

Business, Marketing & Management Environmental & Agricultural 

Systems 

2-Dimensional Art (advanced) Accounting Biology 

3-Dimensional Art (advanced) Business Communications Chemistry 

Art Thesis Business Law Popular Culture Studies 

Computer Applications Business Management Creative Writing 

Popular Culture Studies Entrepreneurship Computer Applications 

Creative Writing Computer Applications Environmental Education 

Debate Popular Culture Studies 2-Dimensional Art 

Desktop Publishing Desktop Publishing 3-Dimensional Art 

Journalistic Writing Journalistic Writing Foods and Nutrition 

Theatre Marketing Physics 

Forensics Multimedia World Languages 

Philosophy Personal Finance 

World Languages Sports & Entertainment Marketing 

Creative Writing 

World Languages 

Health Sciences Human Services and Resources Industrial, Manufacturing, and 

Engineering Systems 

Biology Popular Culture Studies Int. Algebra II 

Int. Algebra II Comparative World Religions Algebra III 

Chemistry Computer Applications Calculus 

Popular Culture Studies Creative Writing Chemistry 

Creative Writing Justice and Law Computer Science AP/ JAVA 

Culinary Arts Multicultural Studies Computer Assisted Drafting 

Foods and Nutrition Philosophy Computer Applications 

Justice and Law Psychology Construction Tech/ Woods 

Physics Sociology Computer Service and Repair 

Psychology World History Manufacturing and Processing 

Sociology World Languages Power Drive Program 

World Languages Statistics AP Physics 

Medical Biology Infant Development Trigonometry 

Infant Development Preschool Development World Languages 

Preschool Development Guiding Children Statistics AP 

Intro to Education 

Stagecraft 

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Air Force Junior ROTC 

AEROSPACE SCIENCE 

The mission of AFROTC is to “Build Better Citizens for America.” AFJROTC does not recruit students for military 

service. 

Course 

Aerospace 

Science I 

(JROTC) 

Aerospace 

Science II 

(JROTC) 

Aerospace 

Science III 

(JROTC) 

Grade & 

Course Length 

9 

1 year 

2 credits 

10 

1 year 

2 credits 

11 

1 year 

2 credits 

Prerequisite 

Students are required 

to follow current 

Air Force grooming 

standards 

(haircuts, etc.) and 

wear Air Force 

uniform once a week. 




standards 







standards 




Career 

Field 

All career fields 



Description 

JROTC I teaches American 

military history which includes 

the history of aviation, aircraft 

in WWI, WWII, and history of 

past wars. Leadership qualities 

are developed through study of 

basic military drill and customs. 

Aerospace I also covers Health 

graduation requirement. 

The AFJROTC Wellness 

Program includes physical 

fitness as well as the 

importance of strength training, 

proper diet and weight control, 

and the development of 

healthy habits. 

JROTC II explores principles of 

flight, weather, aerodynamics, 

leadership qualities and 

individual/group dynamics. 








Space programs are studied, 

along with space exploration, 

organization of the Air 

Force and organizational 

management. Students look 

at opportunities for military, 

military academies, and/or 

comparable civilian jobs. 








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Aerospace 

Science IV 

(JROTC) 

12 

1 year 

2 credits 




standards 





This course is a program 

developed for senior cadets 

emphasizing civil aviation, 

time management, and life 

after high school and career 

opportunities for military, 

military academies, and/or 

comparable civilian jobs. 








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ART 

Course 

Introduction to 

Art 

Two- 

Dimensional 

Studio Art 

Three- 

Dimensional 

Studio Art 

Advanced 

Two- 

Dimensional 

Studio Art 

Advanced 

Three- 

Dimensional 

Studio Art 

Grade & 

Course 

Length 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Art Thesis 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

None 

Prerequisite 

A grade of “C” or 

higher in Introduction 

to Art 


higher in Introduction 

to Art 


higher in Two- 

Dimensional Studio 

Art 


higher in Three 

Dimensional Art 


higher in Two and 

Three Dimensional 

Art 

Career 

Field 

Communication 

and Information 

Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Description 

The 2D unit teaches drawing, 

art elements and principles, 

color theory and painting. 

The 3D unit teaches pottery, 

sculpture and printmaking. 

Other forms of art will be 

explored using a variety 

of media and techniques. 

Students must earn a “C” or 

above to continue on to 2D or 

3D Art. 

This class is designed 

to incorporate the twodimensional 

areas of drawing, 

painting, printmaking, and 

computer graphics. 

This class is designed 

to incorporate the threedimensional 

areas of pottery, 

sculpture, and fine arts of craftrelated 

projects. 

This course provides an 

in-depth study of painting, 

drawing, printmaking, 

photography and computer 

graphics. Students will be 

encouraged to develop a 

portfolio. 

This class will provide an 

in-depth study of pottery, 

sculpture, three-dimensional 

methods and media, and fine 

arts craft-related areas. 

This class is set up for the 

highly motivated art student 

who desires an opportunity 

to explore, at an accelerated 

pace, all media based on 

historical development and 

compositional theory. Students 

will develop a portfolio of work. 

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BUSINESS 

Course 

Grade & 

Course Length 

Accounting I & II 11, 12 

1 semester each 

1 credit per 

course 

Accounting III & IV 12 

1 semester each 

1 credit per 

course 

Business 

Communications 

10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Business Law 11,12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Management and 

Leadership 

12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Computer 

Applications I, II, III, 

and IV can be found 

in the Informational 

Technology section 

Entrepreneurship 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Prerequisite 

Successful completion 

of Integrated Algebra I 


of Accounting I & II 

None 

None 

None 

None 

Career 

Field 

Business 

Marketing and 

Management 

Business 

Marketing and 

Management 

Business 

Marketing and 

Management 

Business 

Marketing and 

Management 

Business 

Marketing and 

Management 

Business 

Marketing and 

Management 

Description 

Students will acquire 

knowledge of current 

accounting principles and 

procedures through manual 

and computer applications. 

Accounting I will also help the 

student with personal finance 

and record keeping. Students 

who plan to pursue any type of 

business degree are strongly 

encouraged to take this class. 

Students will reinforce 

concepts taught in Accounting 

I as well as learn additional 

concepts and accounting 

practices for corporations This 

class is for anyone who plans 

to become a bookkeeper, 

or major in accounting, 

marketing, management, or 

business administration. 

Students will learn how to 

effectively communicate 

with peers, employers, and 

co-workers. Students will 

develop skills in oral, written, 

and listening communication. 

Students will use technology to 

enhance the effectiveness of 

communication. 

This course teaches law 

from a business perspective 

as it explores contracts, 

employment, and finance 

and consumer protection. 

Students will listen to speakers 

and experience law through 

field trips. 

This course emphasizes the 

basic concept of management 

and leadership within the 

business organization. 

Students will create a business 

plan for a start-up business 

venture. Students will learn all 

aspects of running a business. 

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Management 

Internship 

Marketing 

(co-curricular/DECA) 

Advanced Marketing 

(co-curricular/DECA) 

Marketing 

Internship 

Multimedia can 

be found in the 

Informational 

Technology section 

Occupational Studies- 

Learning, Earning, 

and Living Skills 

Occupational Studies 

Internship 

12 

1 year 

2 credits 

11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

12 

1 year 

2 credits 

12 

1 year 

2 credits 

12 

1 year 

2 credits 

12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Personal Finance 10, 11 

1 year 

2 credits 

Must be enrolled 

in Management 

and Leadership or 

Entrepreneurship 

and approval of 

Business Management 

Coordinator 

Computer App. II 

strongly recommended 

Marketing and approval 

of Marketing Education 

Coordinator 

Must be enrolled in 

Advanced Marketing 

and approval of the 

Marketing Education 

Coordinator 

None 

Must be enrolled in 


and approval of 


Coordinator 

None 

Business 

Marketing and 

Management 

Business 

Marketing and 

Management 

Business 

Marketing and 

Management 

Business 

Marketing and 

Management 

All career 

fields 

All career 

fields 

Business 

Marketing and 

Management 

School credit is given 

for actual part-time work 

experience in a business 

environment. One credit per 

semester will be given for 

being employed a minimum 

of 180 hours per semester. 

Students will earn the 

prevailing wage. 

Students are exposed to 

basic marketing concepts 

that include salesmanship, 

advertising, promotions, 

economics, communications 

and life-time consumer skills. 

Students design, develop 

and create marketing plans 

that involve community 

service, market research, and 

entrepreneurship. 

Provides school credit for 

work experiences under 

actual job conditions One 

credit per semester will be 

given for being employed a 

minimum of 180 hours per 

semester. Students will earn 

the prevailing wage. 

This course is designed to 

define interests, aptitudes 

and abilities for individual 

career planning. Emphasis 

will be placed on helping 

students develop an increased 

knowledge of work-related 

and independent living skills 

needed in today’s changing 

world. 

Credit is received for a parttime 

work experience. One 

credit per semester will be 

given for being employed a 

minimum of 180 hours per 

semester. Students will earn 

the prevailing wage. 

Students are introduced to 

how our economy functions 

and how to manage their 

personal finances. Areas 

covered in the course 

consist of our economic 

systems, banking, insurance, 

taxes, budgeting, consumer 

protection, investing and 

credit. 

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Sports and 

Entertainment 

Marketing 

11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Marketing (students 

must pass this class 

first semester to be 

eligible to take Sports 

Marketing second 

semester) 

Business 

Marketing and 

Management 

Students will learn how 

marketing functions are 

applied to the sports and 

entertainment industries. 

Basic functions will include 

marketing, promotion, pricing, 

sales and advertising. 

DECA is a co-curricular organization open to all marketing students. It is an integrated co-curricular part of the 

classroom that allows students to compete nationally and apply skills such as public speaking, salesmanship, and time 

management in real life business situations. 

FBLA, Future Business Leaders of America, is a co-curricular organization open to all business students. FBLA 

provides students with many opportunities to develop and apply the business skills they learn in the classroom. Leadership, 

professionalism, and community service are major components of the organization. Members attend and compete at local, 

state and national conferences. 

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COMMUNICATIVE ARTS 

Course 

Debate I 

(co-curricular) 

Debate II 


Debate III 


Debate IV 


Grade & Course 

Length 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Prerequisite 

Recommend above 

average grades in 

English and History 

Successful 

completion of 

Debate I 

Successful 

completion of 

Debate I & II 

Successful 

completion of 

Debate I, II, III 

Career 

Field 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Description 

This course introduces students to 

the world of competitive debate. In 

Debate I, students will intensively 

utilize reading, writing, researching, 

and speaking skills to construct an 

analysis of four to eight topics per 

year. Students will develop skills 

to achieve balanced argumentation 

through mastering research methods, 

competing in a public forum, and 

applying the concepts of historical 

and modern political philosophies. 

Students will be required to attend at 

least two tournaments per academic 

year which will require additional time 

beyond the school day. 

This course is for students who have 

one year of debate experience. The 

class amplifies the skills acquired in 

Debate I. Students will learn political 

philosophy from primary sources and 

begin exploring various ethical systems. 

Students will be required to participate 

in tournaments at the varsity level which 

will require additional time beyond the 

school day. 


two years of debate experience. 

Students will be assigned individual 

projects to further their knowledge 

of argumentation theory. Students 

will learn to integrate philosophical 

concepts to societal values. The 

students will be expected to complete 

a major project. Third year students 

will be expected to participate at the 

varsity level, judge novice debates at 

inter scholastic tournaments which 

will require additional time beyond the 

school day. 


three years of debate experience. 

Students study modern philosophical 

schools of thought. Projects will be 

developed with conferences between 

the student and the instructor. Specific 

outcomes and mode of presentation 

are negotiated. The final project is a 

culmination that represents four years 

of study. Students will be expected to 

compete at the varsity level and judge 

interscholastic tournaments which will 

require additional time beyond the 

school day. 

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Forensics 


Intermediate 

Forensics 


Advanced 

Forensics 


Popular 

Culture 

Studies 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

None 

Successful 

completion of 


Forensics or 


Theatre with 

teacher approval 

Successful 

completion of 

Intermediate 

Forensics and 

teacher audition 

None 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

This course will teach the skills 

needed to compete on the high school 

Forensics team. Students will write and 

perform speeches and memorize and 

perform humorous and dramatic pieces. 

Students will be required to compete in 

at least two novice tournaments each 

semester which will require additional 

time beyond the school day. 

Students will continue to develop skills 

learned in Introduction to Forensics. 

Competing in a minimum of two varsity 

tournaments in the same event each 

semester will be required which will 

require additional time beyond the 

school day. 

Students will learn how to judge 

speech competitions and how to 

run tournaments. Participation in a 

minimum of four tournaments in two 

events per semester will be required 

which will require additional time 

beyond the school day. Students may 

take this course more than one year for 

credit. 

Students will examine television, 

movies, music, advertising, Internet, 

newspapers and televised news. 

Students will analyze messages that the 

media sends, including investigating the 

motives of those who produce them. 

Journalistic 

Writing 

Newspaper 

Production 


Yearbook 

Production 


9, 10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Recommend 

average or above 

average grades in 

English 

Successful 

completion of 

Journalistic Writing 

and Desktop 

Publishing. 

Successful 

completion of 


and Desktop 

Publishing 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

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Journalistic Writing will train students to 

be student journalists and prepare them 

to become members of the yearbook 

or newspaper staff. Students will learn 

interviewing and a variety of types of 

writing, including news writing, feature 

writing, and opinion writing. This class 

is required for any student wishing to 

apply for Newspaper or Yearbook staff 

positions. 

Students will apply for a position on 

the newspaper staff which they will 

hold all year. They will produce 7-10 

issues per year and /or maintain an 

online news website, which will require 

additional time beyond the school 

day. In addition, students will have 

opportunities to enter state and national 

competitions and attend conferences. 

Experienced students will hold positions 

of greater responsibility. 

Students will apply for a position on 

the yearbook staff which they will 

hold all year. Students will produce a 

200+ page yearbook and maintain an 

online news website which will require 

additional time beyond the school 

day. In addition, students will have 

opportunities to enter state and national 

contests and attend conferences. 

Experienced students will hold positions 

of greater responsibility.

Video 

Yearbook 


(West only) 


Theatre 


Intermediate 

Theatre 


Advanced 

Theatre I 


10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Successful 

completion of Video 

Journalism and 


None 

Introduction 

to Theatre or 


Forensics with 

teacher approval/or 

successful audition 

for the instructor 

Successful 

completion of 

Introduction 

to Theatre, 

Intermediate 

Theatre and 


and interview with 

the instructor 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Students will apply for a position on the 

video yearbook staff which they will hold 

all year. Students will produce a 60 

minute video yearbook and maintain an 

online news website, which will require 

additional time beyond the school day. 

Students will explore the world of 

theatre through theatre games and 

activities, improvisation and scene 

work. The student will take on the role 

of actor, director, technician, designer, 

playwright, researcher and critic. 

Students will be required to attend 

school productions and perform in a 

recital/showcase at the end of the year 

which will require time beyond the 

school day. 

Students will study periods and styles 

of performance, dramatic literature and 

technical theatre as actor, director, 

technician, designer, playwright, 

researcher, and critic through scene 

work, games and production of a oneact 

play. Students will produce shorts 

plays for touring to elementary schools 

and possibly for NSAA competition. 

Students will be required to complete 

technical theatre (backstage) lab 

hours on school productions as well as 

attend and participate in performances 

outside of class time which will require 


This class can be repeated for credit 

with permission of the instructor. 

Students will continue their study 

through application of rehearsal and 

performance skills, including varied 

approaches to acting, advanced 

technical theatre, directing, and possibly 

for NSAA competition. Students will 

be required to complete technical 

theatre (backstage) lab hours on school 

productions as well as attend and 

participate in performances outside of 

class time which will require additional 


After successful completion of the 

course student may repeat course for 

credit with permission of instructor. 

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Advanced 

Theatre II 


11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Successful 

completion of 

Advanced Theatre 

I and successful 

audition and 

interview with the 

instructor 

Communication 


Systems 

Students will continue their study 

through application of rehearsal and 

performance skills, including varied 

approaches to acting, advanced 

technical theatre, directing, producing 

plays for possible touring in the spring. 

Students will be required to complete 

tech lab hours on school productions 

as well as attend and participate in 

performances outside of class time 

which will require additional time 

beyond the school day. 



credit with permission of instructor. 

Performance 

Studies I 


Performance 

Studies II 


Stagecraft 


11,12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

11,12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Successful 

completion of 

Introduction 

to Theatre, 

Intermediate 

Theatre and at 

least one semester 

of Advanced 

Theatre and 




Successful 

completion of 

Advanced Theatre 

I and II and 




None 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Production based course for students 

interested in studying theatre after high 

school. Students take on leadership 

roles for school and independent 

productions, and possibly for NSAA 

competition. Portfolios and résumés 

will be developed with a focus on 

careers in theatre production and 

education. In addition, students will 

continue further study in specific areas 

of theatre. Students must complete 

technical theatre lab hours as well as 




Production based course for students 

interested in studying theatre after high 

school. Students take on leadership 

roles for school and independent 

productions, and possibly for NSAA 

competition. Portfolios and résumés 

will be developed with a focus on 

careers in theatre production and 

education. In addition, students will 

continue further study in specific areas 

of theatre. Students must complete 

technical theatre lab hours as well as 




Students will explore the world of 

technical theatre through work in 

scenery, scenic art, properties, sound, 

lighting and costumes. Students will 

be required to complete technical 

theatre (backstage) lab hours on school 

productions, as well as attend and 

participate in performances outside of 

class time which will require additional 




credit with permission of instructor 

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ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS 

Each year-long English course is comprehensive and encompasses reading, writing, speaking and listening. At each 

grade-level students are expected to write compositions, read literature which will develop verbal skills and acquaint them 

with the great ideas of Western Civilization, prepare and deliver oral reports, develop library skills; engage in class 

discussions; study the history of the English language; understand literary forms; develop critical thinking skills, and 

appropriately incorporate technology in the research process and presentations. 

Grade & 

Course 

Course Length 

English 9 9 

1 year 

2 credits 

English 9A 

(Advanced) 

9 

1 year 

2 credits 

English 10 10 

1 year 

2 credits 

English 10A 

(Advanced) 

10 

1 year 

2 credits 

Prerequisite 

Career 

Field 

9 th grade standing All career 

fields 

“A” or “B” in English 

8 AND proficient or 

advanced performance 

on standardized 

assessments 

OR teacher 

recommendation 


of a minimum of one 

semester of English 9 

Grade of “A”,“B”. 

or “C” in English 

9A OR teacher 


All career 

fields 

All career 

fields 

All career 

fields 

Description 

This comprehensive course 

focuses on the 9 th grade essential 

objectives. Students are introduced 

to analyzing various genres of 

quality literature. Students will use 

the 6-trait writing model to create 

structurally and grammatically 

correct pieces. 


focuses on the 9th grade 

essential objectives and is more 

academically rigorous than English 

9. Students should be selfmotivated 

learners with strong 

reading, writing, grammar and 

vocabulary skills. Strategies 

taught in class include critical 

thinking, literary analysis, 

advanced research techniques, 

literary discussion and effective 

presentation. 



essential objectives. Students are 

introduced to analyzing various 

pieces of quality world literature. 

Students will use the 6-trait writing 

model to create structurally and 

grammatically correct pieces. 





10. Students should be selfmotivated 


reading, writing, grammar, and 


taught in class will include 

critical thinking, literary analysis, 



presentation. 

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English 11 11 

1 year 

2 credits 


of two credits in English 

9 and English 10 

All career 

fields 



essential objectives. Students 

are introduced to analyzing 

various pieces of quality American 

literature. Students will use the 

6-trait writing model to create 

structurally and grammatically 

correct pieces. 





11. Students must be selfmotivated 


reading, writing, grammar, and 


taught in this class include 

critical thinking, literary analysis, 



presentation. 

Advanced Placement English is 

a college-level course designed 

for students interested in pursuing 

rigorous advanced studies in 

language and composition for 

possible college credit. The 

coursework focuses on critical 

analysis of World and American 

literature, fiction and nonfiction, 

Socratic discussion, advanced 

writing strategies and preparation 

for the AP Language and 

Composition Exam. This course 

requires summer reading and 

writing. 



essential objectives. Students 

are introduced to analyzing 

various pieces of British literature. 

Students will use the 6-trait writing 

model to create structurally and 

grammatically correct pieces. 

This course focuses on the 12th 

grade essential objectives and 

is more academically rigorous 

than English 12. Students should 

possess strong reading, writing, 

grammar, and vocabulary skills. 

Strategies taught in this class will 

include critical thinking, literary 

analysis, advanced research 

techniques, literary discussion and 

effective presentation. 

English 11A 

(Advanced) 

11 

1 year 

2 credits 

Grades of “A”, “B”, 


10A OR teacher 


All career 

fields 

English 11AP 

(Advanced 

Placement) 

11 

1 year 

2 credits 

Strongly recommend 

above average grades 

in English 

All career 

fields 

English 12 12 

1 year 

2 credits 


of two credits in English 

9, English 10, and 

English 11 

All career 

fields 

English 12A 

(Advanced) 

12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Grade of “A”, “B”, 


11A or English 

11A OR teacher 


All career 

fields 

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English 12AP 

(Advanced 

Placement) 

12 

1 year 

2 credits 



in English 

All career 

fields 

AP English is a college-level 

course designed for students 

who are interested in pursuing 

advanced studies in literature 

& composition for possible 

college credit. The focus is 

on critical analysis of world 

literature. Socratic discussion, 

advanced writing strategies and 

preparation for the AP Literature 

and Composition Exam. This 

course requires summer reading 

and writing. 

Students entering this course are 

expected to possess strong writing, 

grammar, mechanics, usage, and 

reading skills. This course focuses 

on the development of writing 

different types of poetry, fiction,and 

nonfiction. This class also edits 

and publishes the school’s literary 

journal. 

Creative 

Writing 

11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 


of regular or advanced 

English 9 and 10 

All career 

fields 

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES 

Course 

Infant 

Development 

Preschool 

Development 


Education 

Guiding 

Children 

Foods & 

Nutrition I 

Foods & 

Nutrition II 

Grade & 

Course Length 

10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

10, 11 

1 semester 

1 credit 

10, 11 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Culinary Arts I 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

None 

Prerequisite 


above average 

attendance & 

behavior history 

None 

None 

Career 

Field 

Human Resources 

and Services 



and Services 



and Services 


and Services 

Description 

Students will explore the 

developmental stages of 

children from birth to age 

3. Students will also study 

pregnancy and labor/delivery. 

Computerized dolls may be 

sent home to assist in the 

understanding of infant care 

requirements. 

Students will study the 

development of children ages 

3-5. This is an interactive class 

where students may be working 

with preschool children who are 

enrolled in the preschool within 

the building. Students will plan/ 

teach a lesson to the preschool 

children. Students may also 

assist in early childhood 

classrooms throughout the 

district. 

Students will explore K-12 

teaching as a career possibility 

which may include how to 

organize a classroom, prepare 

and teach lessons, and how to 

be a professional. 

Field experience may be 

required. 

Students will explore parenting 

and family structures. The 

emphasis is on how these 

impact the lives of children. 

None Health Sciences This course covers basic food 

preparation, menu planning, 

nutrition, and food safety. 

Successful 

completion of Foods I 

Successful 

completion of Foods I 

and Foods II 



Special nutritional needs are 

studied as well as international 

foods. 

This course offers an 

introduction into the world of 

food service operations. 

Culinary Arts II 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Successful 

completion of 

Culinary Arts I 


Students will learn to 

strengthen food preparation 

skills for food service industry 

and will apply skills in a 

student-run restaurant. 

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 

Course 

A+ PC Hardware 

and Software 

(A+ Certification) 

Computer 

Applications I 

Computer 

Applications II 

Computer 

Applications III 

Computer 

Applications IV 

Grade & 

Course Length 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Desktop Publishing 9, 10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Prerequisite 

Strong literacy 

skills 

None 

Successful 

completion 

of Computer 

Applications I 

OR meet baseline 

speed and 

accuracy 

Successful 

completion 

of Computer 

Applications II 

Successful 

completion 

of Computer 

Applications I and 

II 

None 

Career 

Field 

Communication 


Systems 

Business/ 

Marketing and 

Management 

Business/ 

Marketing and 

Management 

Business/ 

Marketing and 

Management 

Business/ 

Marketing & 

Management 



Systems 

Description 

Students who complete this 

course will have an in-depth 

knowledge of the internal 

components of a computer and 

its operating system. They will 

assemble a computer system, 

install an operating system, and 

troubleshoot using system tools 

and diagnostic software. 

Students will learn introductory 

Microsoft Word features. 

Students will also develop skills 

in preparing a variety of business 

documents. Keyboarding 

skills and knowledge will be 

strengthened. 

Students will learn advanced 

Microsoft Word features. They 

will also learn basic skills on 

how to create worksheets and 

charts using Microsoft Excel. 

Basic PowerPoint skills will be 

enhanced. 

Students learn advanced 

functions and features creating 

spreadsheets and graphs for 

a variety of applications. MS 

Excel 2000 is presently being 

used. Students learn advanced 

presentation tools using MS 

Power Point. 

Students will learn web page 

design principles by creating web 

pages using HTML/ JavaScript 

programming concepts. Students 

will also learn the basics of MS 

FrontPage 2000. Students will 

learn how to build a database and 

create forms and reports using 

Microsoft Access 2000. 

Students will learn graphic design 

theory and how to use InDesign, 

Photoshop, and Illustrator to 

create a variety of types of 

publications, from CD faces to 

posters to publication pages. 

Students will also learn basic 

photography and editing skills. 

This class is required for students 

seeking a position on yearbook or 

newspaper staff. 

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JAVA I 10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Computer Science 

AP 

11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Current 

enrollment in 

or successful 

completion of 

Geometry 

Successful 

completion of 

both semesters 

of JAVA I or 

by instructor 

permission. 



This programming course 

introduces computer 

programming using the Java 

language. Students will use 

a modern Object Oriented 

Programming approach. 

Programs will be written as 

console applications and GUIs. 

Year-end projects will focus on 

creating computer games. 

AP Computer Science will 

emphasize object-oriented 

programming and focus on 

problem solving and algorithm 

development. AP Computer 

Science is meant to be the 

equivalent of a first semester 

college-level course in Computer 

Science. 

Multimedia 11, 12 

1 or 2 semesters 

1 or 2 credits 

Successful 

completion 

of Computer 

Applications I, 

II, III strongly 

recommended 

Business 

Marketing & 

Management 

Other topics will include data 

structures, standard algorithms 

and also the ethical and legal 

issues of computing. This course 

is designed to prepare students 

for the AP Computer Science 

Exam. 

Multimedia is a course to learn 

the theory and use of text, 

graphics, audio and video in 

presentation platforms. Students 

will create movies, make 

websites, design animation and 

edit graphics. 

Video Journalism 9, 10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

None 



Systems 

This course will teach students 

basic photography and 

videography as well as video 

editing. Students will learn basic 

photo and broadcast journalism 

skills. This class is project 

oriented. 

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MATH PREREQUISITE CHART 

Due to the systematic nature of mathematics, it is important that students move into the correct math class. The following 

chart lists minimum grade requirements needed to advance to the next math level. Teacher recommendations will also be 

taken into consideration. 

Previous Class Grade Earned Class to Enter 

8 th grade Pre-Algebra A-B-C Integrated Algebra I 

D-F 

Integrated Algebra I-Basic 

8 th grade Algebra A-B-C Integrated Geometry A 

D-F 

Integrated Algebra I 

Integrated Algebra I Basic A-B Integrated Geometry or 

Integrated Geometry-Basic 

C-D Integrated Geometry - Basic 

F 

Repeat Integrated Algebra I-Basic 

Integrated Algebra I A-B-C Integrated Geometry 

D 

see teacher for recommendation 

F 

Integrated Algebra I - Basic 

Integrated Geometry A-B-C Integrated Algebra II 

D 


F 

Integrated Geometry - Basic 

Integrated Geometry-Basic A-B Integrated Algebra II or 

Integrated Algebra II-Basic 

C-D 

F 

Integrated Algebra II-Basic 

Repeat Integrated Geometry-Basic 

Integrated Geometry A A-B Integrated Algebra IIA 

C-D 

Integrated Algebra II 

F 

Integrated Geometry 

Integrated Algebra II A Pre-calculus 

A-B-C 

D 

F 

Algebra III, Statistics, Discrete Math, or 

Trigonometry 


Integrated Algebra II - Basic 

Integrated Algebra II-Basic A-B-C-D see teacher for recommendation 

F 

Repeat Integrated Algebra II-Basic 

Integrated Algebra IIA A-B Pre-calculus A and/or Statistics AP 

C-D 


Trigonometry 

F 

Integrated Algebra II 

Statistics, Discrete Math, Algebra III, 

Trigonometry 

A-B-C-D 


Trigonometry 

F 

Repeat current class or choose 

another semester course 

Pre-calculus A A-B Calculus AP or Calculus A and/or Statistics AP 

C 

Statistics, Discrete Math, or Statistics AP 

D-F 

Algebra III, Trigonometry, 

Statistics, Discrete Math, or repeat Pre-Calc. A 

Exceptions will be reviewed on an individual basis by the math teacher, counselor, parent and student. 

**Basic math courses are NOT considered college preparatory and are NOT NCAA approved. 

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MATHEMATICS 

Course 

Integrated 

Algebra I 

Integrated 

Algebra II 

Integrated 

Algebra IIA 

Integrated 

Algebra III 

Integrated 

Geometry 

Integrated 

Geometry A 

Grade & 

Course 

Length 

9, 10, 11,12 

1 year 

2 credits 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

10 

1 year 

2 credits 

11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

9 

1 year 

2 credits 

Statistics 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Statistics AP 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Prerequisite 

A grade of “C” or higher 

in Math 8 


of Geometry 

A grade of “A” or “B” in 

Geometry A 


of Algebra IIA or a 

grade of “C” or higher in 

Algebra II 


of Algebra I 

Grade of “A”, “B”, or “C” 

in 8 th Grade Algebra I 


of Algebra IIA or a 

grade “C” or higher in 

Algebra II 


of Algebra II/IIA with a 

grade of an A or B 

Career 

Field 

All career fields, 

four year college 

bound 



bound 



bound 



bound 



bound 



bound 



bound 



bound 

Description 

This course gives an introduction 

to algebraic concepts and is a 

prerequisite for more advanced 

courses in mathematics. 

This course offers an in-depth study 

of the concepts of algebra. 

This accelerated course is primarily 

for those students interested 

in pursuing the highest level of 

mathematics in high school and 

considering a career in a math-related 

field. It covers the same concepts as 

Algebra II, but more in-depth. 

This course provides for extending 

and deepening topics introduced in 

Algebra I and Algebra II and should 

prove helpful to those preparing for 

college entrance and placement 

examinations. 

This is a Euclidean geometry course, 

which examines the nature and use 

of deductive reasoning and algebraic 

applications. 

This accelerated course is primarily 

designed for those students 

interested in pursuing the highest 

level of mathematics in high school 

and a math-related career. 

This introductory course in probability 

and statistics uses a practical 

approach from all academic fields. 

Topics covered include the nature of 

probability and statistics, describing 

and displaying data, counting 

techniques and various distributions. 

This course involves the study of four 

main areas: exploratory analysis; 

planning a study; probability; and 

statistical inference. Students will 

gain proficiency on accuracy and 

communication of statistical concepts 

throughout the course, to include 

effectively communicating how 

methods, results and interpretations 

of data for any given experiment are 

valid. This course is taught as an 

activity-based course integrating the 

use of graphing calculators, computer 

programs and by reading the text and 

supplemental materials. 

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Discrete 

Mathematics 

11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Trigonometry 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Pre-calculus A 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Calculus A 12 

1 year 

2 credits 


of Algebra II or 

Algebra IIA 


of Algebra II or 

Algebra IIA 

A grade of “A” in 

Algebra II or an “A” 

or “B” in Algebra IIA 

A grade of “B” or higher 

in Pre-calculus A 



bound 



bound 



bound 



bound 

This course provides an introduction 

to a variety of nontraditional topics. 

Topics covered include election 

theory, fair division, population 

growth models, paths, circuits and 

trees, probability, game theory, and 

recursive thinking. 

Trigonometry is a course that 

provides for extending and deepening 

trigonometric topics introduced 

in Geometry and Algebra II. This 

course should prove helpful to those 

preparing for college entrance and 

placement exams. 

This course includes topics in 

algebra, and analytic geometry, 

polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, 

circular and trigonometric functions, 

and complex numbers. This 

accelerated course is designed to 

prepare students for Calculus. 

This course is intended for students 

who have a thorough knowledge of 

college preparatory mathematics, 

including algebra, axiomatic 

geometry, trigonometry, and analytic 

geometry. A full semester of college 

calculus, including both differentiation 

and integration will be covered. This 

course will not prepare students for 

the AP Calculus AB Test. 

Calculus AP 

(Advanced 

Placement) 

12 

1 year 

2 credits 



in Pre-Calculus A 



bound 

This course is intended for students 

who have a thorough knowledge of 

college preparatory mathematics, 

including algebra, axiomatic 

geometry, trigonometry, and analytic 

geometry. A full semester of college 

calculus, including both differentiation 

and integration will be covered. 

This course is designed to prepare 

students for the AP Calculus AB Test. 

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MUSIC - INSTRUMENTAL 

Course 

Concert Band 


Advanced Band 


Music Theory 

and Music 

History can be 

found in the 

Music-Vocal 

section. 

Grade & 

Course Length 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Prerequisite Career Field Description 

Previous 

participation in 

instrumental music 

Previous 

Instrumental 

experience and with 

instructor approval 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

The band will perform at 

home football games, pep 

band performances, parades, 

and concerts. Concert band 

generally will not travel outside 

the school district. Emphasis is 

placed on development of basic 

musical technique. 

Attendance at the August band 

camp (approx. 2 wks before 

school starts) is required for 

participation. The advanced 

band will compete in several 

field competitions and parades, 

and also play for all home 

football games. The Advanced 

Band will be split into two 

concert bands based on 

ability and instrumentation. 

The bands will perform at 

numerous concerts and 

events. Individuals are eligible 

to participate in solos and 

ensembles for District Music 

Contest. 

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MUSIC - VOCAL 

Course 

Freshman 

Chorus 


Mixed Chorus 


Arie Armonie-- 

Select Women’s 

Chorus 

(West only) 


Take II (East) 


West 

Connection 

(West) 


East High 

Singers 

and West High 

Singers 


Grade & 

Course 

Length 

9 

1 year 

2 credits 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Music Theory 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Music History 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

None 

None 


By audition only 



Students must 

have completed at least 

one semester of freshman 

chorus, concert choir, or 

mixed chorus 

None 

None 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Communication 


Systems 

Students are taught to sight-read 

music, and emphasis is placed on 

the technical terms and historical 

background of music. Students 

participate in numerous school 

concerts. 

Students are taught to sight-read 

music, and emphasis is placed on 

the technical terms and historical 

background of music. Students 

participate in numerous school 

concerts. 

Students focus on vocal pedagogy 

and á cappella singing and on 

refining their sight-reading skills. 

This advanced chorus performs at 

numerous school concerts, district 

music contest, and other events. 

This show choir is selected in the 

spring. This group practices daily 

and does performances for many 

civic, church and school groups 

in the metro area. Auditions in 

the summer can be arranged 

by calling the appropriate high 

school. 

This is an advanced chorus that 

performs at school concerts, 

district music contests and other 

events. 

A study of the basic fundamentals 

of music theory including major 

and minor keys and scales, 

intervals, triads, four-part chords 

and chord progressions, this 

course is designed to prepare the 

student for the beginning music 

theory courses in college. 

This course covers the study 

of music from the Middle Ages 

through the 20 th century. It is 

designed to prepare the music 

or history student for college 

courses. 

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Course 

Grade & 

Course Length 

Health 9, 10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Aquatics 9, 10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Dance & Aerobics 9, 10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Fitness for Life 

(East only) 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Lifetime Activities 9, 10,11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

None 

None 

None 

None 

None 



and Resources 


and Resources 


and Resources 


and Resources 


and Resources 

Health has been designed to help 

students grow personally and 

socially by developing skills that will 

contribute to a strong and healthy life 

of positive choices. Critical thinking 

will be stimulated through discussion, 

which will provide the opportunity 

to relate personal experience and 

find solutions to practical problems. 

Health will have three essential 

objectives which will focus on Health 

Literacy (attitude/behavior, goal 

planning and decision making), Total 

Health (physical, mental and social 

health issues) and Making Choices 

(drugs, STI’s and abstinence). 

This course includes activities in 

water acclimation, water safety, 

stroke technique instruction water 

sports, lap swimming, water fitness, 

snorkeling, and introduction to 

springboard diving. 

This course is designed to introduce 

students to basic dance and a variety 

of aerobic activities. Students will 

learn the 12 basic dance steps and 

be introduced to a variety of dances 

such as: line, swing, samba, 50’s, 

60’s, and others. The aerobics 

portion of the course is to introduce 

students to wide variety of activities 

such as: exercise balls, weight balls, 

resistance bands, dumbbells, step 

aerobics, Taebo, yoga, and relaxation 

that they can use to stay physically 

active. Students will be required to 

create both a dance and an aerobics 

routine to present to the class. This 

course will also touch on nutrition, 

muscles, and fitness components. 

This is a course designed to teach 

students a variety of fitness activities 

to be used later in life to stay 

healthy. Course content includes 

circuit training, aerobic conditioning, 

body weight and band resistance 

training, proper nutrition, and weight 

management. 

This course will emphasize activities 

designed to maintain a healthy 

lifestyle. Activities may include 

tennis, table tennis, badminton, 

archery, horseshoes, frisbee golf, 

golf, and others. 

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Athletic Strength 

and Conditioning 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

None 


and Resources 

This course will emphasize proper 

techniques, safety, strength training, 

conditioning (running) and principles 

of athletic training. 

Athletic Strength 


10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Team Sports 9, 10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Sports 

Medicine I 


Sports 

Medicine II 


10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Successful 

completion of 


Athletic Strength and 

Conditioning 

None 

Successful 

completion of Health 

Successful 

completion of Sports 

Medicine I 


and Resources 


and Resources 


and Resources 


and Resources 

This course will implement an 

athletically based strength and 

conditioning program for the 

development of the student athlete. 

This class includes safety and 

proper techniques. Integral parts 

of this class include: percentage 

training, circuit training, power and 

strength training, athletic conditioning 

(running) and explosive training. 

This sport focuses on sportsmanship 

and teamwork, as well as the basic 

team concepts and fundamental skills 

of a variety of team sports. 

This course focuses on techniques 

in the care and prevention of 

athletic injuries as well as basics in 

anatomy, physiology and methods 

of emergency life support. The 

course includes techniques in 

taping, wrapping, basic athletic injury 

prevention and lower body evaluation 

techniques. Students will be required 

to accumulate a minimum of 20 

hours outside of class time in the 

athletic training room or at athletic 

events. This course does not fulfill 

the P.E. requirements for graduation; 

however, it is an elective credit. 

This course will further the student’s 

knowledge of injury evaluations and 

various procedures and techniques 

associated with sports injuries. 

Course content will include upper 

extremity evaluation techniques, 

legal concerns, career fields in sports 

medicine and the different forms 

of rehabilitation. Students will be 

required to accumulate a minimum 

of 25 hours outside of class time in 

the athletic training room or at athletic 

events. This course does not fulfill 

the P.E. requirements for graduation; 

however, it is an elective credit. 

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SCIENCE 

Course Grade & 

Course Length 

Biology 9 

1 year 

2 credits 

Biology A 9 

1 year 

2 credits 

Physical 

Science 

Biology AP 

(Advanced 

Placement) 

10, 

1 year 

2 credits 

11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Chemistry 10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Chemistry A 

(Advanced) 

Chemistry AP 

(Advanced 

Placement) 

Conceptual 

Physics 

Physics A 

(Advanced) 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 


None All career fields Biology is a laboratory-based 

life science course for all 

students. 

Middle school teacher 

recommendation based 

on Biology pre-test 


Biology A is a more rigorous 

laboratory-based life science 

course for students with 

aptitude and interest in the 

biological sciences. 

Enrollment in Geometry A 

strongly recommended 

None All career fields This class is an introduction 

to chemistry and physics. 

Laboratory work and math skills 

are emphasized. 


of Biology or Biology A 

with a “B”. Completion of 

Chemistry with a “B” or 

Chemistry A with a “C” or 

better 


of Algebra I and 

Geometry OR successful 

completion of Physical 

Science 

Successful completion of 

Algebra I and Geometry 

with a “B” or better AND 

concurrent enrollment in 

Algebra II OR successful 

completion of Physical 

Science with teacher 



Chemistry with a “B” OR 

Chemistry A with a “C” 

or better and successful 

completion of Algebra II 


Geometry OR completion 

of Physical Science 

Completion of Algebra 

I and II, Geometry AND 

concurrent enrollment 

in either Pre-calculus or 

Calculus 

All career 

fields 

All career 

fields 

All career 

fields 


Health Sciences, 

Industrial, 

Manufacturing 

and Engineering 

Systems 

Industrial, 

Manufacturing 


Systems 

Biology AP is a College Boardaccredited, 

first year college 

survey course in the life 

sciences taught in the high 

school setting. This course is 

laboratory-based. 

Chemistry is an introductory 

course focusing on the physical 

and chemical properties of 

matter and quantitative aspects 

of chemistry. Laboratory work is 

emphasized. 

Chemistry A is a more rigorous 

laboratory-based course for 

students with aptitude and 

interest in the physical or 

medical sciences. 

AP Chemistry is a first-year 

college survey course in 

chemistry taught in the high 

school setting. This course 

is intended to be a second 

year chemistry course. 

Extensive laboratory work and 

maintenance of a lab notebook 

are emphasized. The course is 

preparatory for the AP College 

Chemistry exam 

This class introduces the 

physics of everyday life. 

This course is Algebra and 

laboratory-based with emphasis 

on the practical applications of 

physics. 

This class is a Calculus and 

laboratory-based physics 

course with an emphasis on 

technology and engineering. 

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Physics AP 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Environmental 

Education 

Medical 

Biology 

11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 


Physics A with a “C” or 

better 


of Biology and Physical 

Science OR successful 

completion of Biology, 

and Chemistry or Physics 


of Biology and Physical 

Science OR concurrent 

enrollment in Chemistry 

or Physics 

Health Sciences, 

Industrial, 

Manufacturing 


Systems 

Environmental 

and Agricultural 

Systems 


AP Physics is a first–year 

college survey course in 

physics taught in the high 

school setting. This course is 

preparatory for the AP College 

Physics B exam. 

This laboratory-based course 

investigates the environment 

and the effects of human 

activity on ecosystems. 

An introductory laboratorybased 

physiology and anatomy 

course. 

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SKILLED AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES 

Course 

Intro. To Skilled 

and Technical 

Sciences 

Beginning 

Manufacturing 

& Processing 

Advanced 

Manufacturing 

& Processing 

Grade & 

Course Length 

9,10,11,12 

1 semester 

(priority going 

to younger 

students) 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Drafting/CAD I 9,10,11,12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

CAD II 10,11,12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

CAD III 10,11,12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

CAD IV 10,11,12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Prerequisite 

None 


and Technical 

Sciences 


and Technical 

Sciences and 

Beginning 

Manufacturing 

and Processing 


and Technical 

Sciences 

Drafting/CAD I 

CAD II 

CAD III 

Career 

Field 

Industrial, 

Manufacturing and 

Engineering 

Systems 

Industrial, 


Engineering 

Systems 

Industrial, 


Engineering 

Systems 

Industrial, 


Engineering 

Systems 

Industrial, 


Engineering 

Systems 

Industrial, 


Engineering 

Systems 

Industrial, 


Engineering 

Systems 

Description 

This entry level course is designed to 

prepare students for all subsequent 

courses. Students will be introduced 

to the correct and safe use of 

hand tools, board drafting basics, 

computer aided design basics, linear 

measuring, woodworking, and metal 

working. 

This course will introduce students 

to metal working. Students will learn 

about proper safety practices, hand 

tool and machine tool use, fasteners, 

hardware, metal identification, sand 

casting, and gas metal arc welding. 

This course will build upon the 

knowledge and skills from Beginning 

Manufacturing and Processing. 

Students will learn advanced gas 

metal arc welding techniques, 

shielded metal arc welding, oxyacetylene 

welding/cutting, and plasma 

cutting. 

This is an introduction to technical 

(mechanical/architectural) drawing. 

Traditional drafting tools and 

techniques are taught as well as an 

introduction to AutoCAD. Emphasis 

is on technical drawing, multiview 

drawing and computer aided design 

basics. 

This course builds upon the skills 

developed in CAD I. Students will 

be taught dimensioning, isometric 

drawings, section views and auxiliary 

views. 

This course builds upon the skills 

learned in CAD II. Students will be 

taught blocks (pre-drawn objects), 

architectural working drawings, 

mechanical working drawings and 3D 

modeling basics. 

This course is an advanced course of 

architectural design. Topics include: 

architectural design, residential and 

commercial construction terminology/ 

skills and blue print reading. Students 

will also use the design software Revit 

3D. 

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Power Drive 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Advanced 

Manufacturing 

and Processing 

Industrial, 


Engineering 

Systems 

The Power Drive program challenges 

students to design and build one 

person electric vehicles. Basic 

engineering and design concepts 

will be applied. Students will have 

the opportunity to compete at rallies 

in the spring in the areas of braking, 

maneuverability, endurance and 

vehicle documentation. Students will 

also learn basic auto maintenance 

and repair. 

Woods I 9, 10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Woods II 10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Advanced 

Woods 

Construction 

Technology I 

Construction 

Technology II 

11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

10, 11, 12 

1 semester 

11,12 

1 semester 


and Technical 

Sciences 

Woods I 

Woods II and 

teacher approval 

Woods I 

Construction 

Technology I 

Industrial, 


Engineering 

Systems 

Industrial, 


Engineering 

Systems 

Industrial, 


Engineering 

Systems 

Industrial, 


Engineering 

Systems 

Industrial, 


Engineering 

Systems 

This course is designed as the 

foundation for machine woodworking 

and cabinetry, teaching a general 

knowledge of building quality 

furniture. Students will use hand 

tools, portable power tools and 

woodworking machines. Class time 

is divided between a classroom 

setting and laboratory work. A small 

cabinetry style project is required. 

Students will focus on pursuing a 

career in cabinet making. Students 

will use advanced techniques to build 

a challenging woodworking project. 

Plans from an outside source may be 

used, or the student may design the 

project. 

This course is designed for students 

who desire a more complete 

experience. Students will be able 

to research, plan, document and 

fabricate special projects of their 

choosing or projects may be assigned 

in Woods or CAD. Specific goals, 

outcomes documentation, grading 

criteria, and time lines will be 

negotiated with students. 

Students will focus on pursuing a 

career in the construction field and 

will be introduced to the fundamentals 

of residential building construction. 

Scaled construction projects, home 

maintenance hands-on activities 

and blue-print reading will be 

completed. Construction safety 

will be taught throughout each unit. 

Communication skills and team work 

will be emphasized. 

This course builds upon the previous 

knowledge attained in Construction 

Technology I. Students will further 

their knowledge of residential 

building construction and will be 

introduced to commercial building 

construction. Scaled construction 

projects, home maintenance handson 

activities and blue-print reading will 

be completed. Construction safety 

will be taught throughout each unit. 

Communication skills and team work 

will be emphasized. 

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SOCIAL STUDIES 

Course 

Academic 

Decathlon 


American 

Government 

American 

Government AP 

(Advanced 

Placement) 

Grade & 

Course 

Length 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

12 

1 year 

2 credits 

American History 9 

1 year 

2 credits 

American History 

AP (Advanced 

Placement) 

Comparative 

World Religions 

11,12 

1 year 

2 credits 

11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Economics 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 


None All career fields This course covers seven topics 

in-depth and culminates in an 

interscholastic competition. 

Areas of study include art, music, 

language, literature, math, science, 

economics, social studies and a 

super-size quiz. Students will be 

assigned to a level of competition 

based on GPA. All GPA’s are 

welcome. 

None 

(Juniors by Counselor 

Approval) 



in English and Social 

Studies 



American Government is the 

study of the Constitution and 

its underlying philosophy; the 

structure and function of the 

national government; and 

Nebraska’s state and local 

governmental structure. The 

class includes numerous writing 

assignments and one major written 

assessment. 

American Government AP is a 

college level course designed for 

students seeking an in-depth look 

at the structure and functions of 

the U.S. government. An extensive 

amount of reading and writing is 

required. This course is designed 

to prepare students for the 

American Government AP exam 

and may require some summer 

reading and writing. 

None All career fields American History is a chronological 

view of the nation from 

Reconstruction to the present. 




Studies 


This course is a college level 

course designed for students 

seeking an in-depth analysis of 

American History from 1492 to the 

present. Extensive reading and 

writing is required. The course 

prepares students for the AP exam. 

This course requires summer 

reading. 

None All career fields This course provides a historical 

perspective of religions and 

may include Christianity, Islam, 

Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, 

Confucianism, Taoism, and other 

world religions. 

None All career fields Economics is a study of our 

present economic system with 

emphasis on supply and demand, 

production, labor, banking, money 

and comparative economics. 

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Justice and Law 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Multicultural 

Studies 

11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Philosophy 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Psychology 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

Psychology AP 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Sociology 11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

21 st Century 

World Studies 

11, 12 

1 semester 

1 credit 

World History 10 

1 year 

2 credits 

None All career fields This interactive course focuses on 

student rights, criminal law, civil 

law, court cases, trials and other 

facets of law. 

None All career fields This interactive course is designed 

for students to analyze American 

culture by exploring the influences 

of Native Americans, African 

Americans, Europeans, Asians, 

Latinos and Arabic peoples. 

None All career fields This course is designed to engage 

students in discussion and analysis 

of a variety of philosophical 

positions within the fields of 

ethics, logic, political philosophy, 

metaphysics (the study of reality) 

and epistemology (the study of 

how/what we can know). 

None All career fields This course outlines the 

major theories of psychology, 

human development and the 

biopsychological basis of 

human behavior. It explores 

cognitive functioning, personality 

development and major 



in English and science 


psychological disorders. 

This is a college level course 

designed to introduce students 

to the systematic and scientific 

study of human behavior and 

mental processes. Students are 

exposed to the facts, principles and 

phenomena associated within the 

major subfields of psychology to 

prepare for the AP exam. 

None All career fields This course outlines the major 

theories in sociology and explores 

the impact of culture and social 

structures on the individual. The 

topics of social inequality (race/ 

ethnicity, gender and age) and the 

role of social institutions (family, 

education and religion) are also 

covered. 

None All career fields This course is an in-depth study 

of contemporary issues from the 

21 st century. Issues are selected 

according to their impact on 

international affairs. 

None All career fields This course is an in-depth 

chronological and geographical 

view of the world from the 

Renaissance to present day. The 

topics of globalization and the 

developments of the modern global 

community will be emphasized. 

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World History AP 10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 




Studies 


World History AP is a college 

level course designed for students 

seeking a comprehensive study of 

comparative World History. This 

course will require students to 

extensively read and write. The 

course is designed to prepare 

students for the AP exam. 

This course requires summer 

reading. 

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SPECIAL EDUCATION REGISTRATION 

To be enrolled in a Special Education course, students must have a current IEP developed by staff in the Bellevue 

School District and based on federal and state laws. Each student’s IEP will describe his/her individual strengths and 

weaknesses and will define the goals, objectives, and strategies that are appropriate for that student. Education for these 

students can take place in a regular education classroom, a special education classroom or in a combination of both. If you 

have a question about a student’s IEP, please contact his/her counselor or IEP manager. 

During the spring, a special education teacher from each high school will meet with the IEP case manager for eighth 

graders transitioning to the high schools the following fall. At that time, recommendations will be recorded so that students 

can register for the appropriate education and regular education classes. For students already attending the senior high 

schools, it is important that their parents contact their students’ counselors and IEP managers to ensure that the students are 

enrolled in the appropriate courses and are working toward acquiring credits for graduation. Each case manager will have a 

list of special education classes that can be offered to special education students attending Bellevue East and West High 

Schools. 

Please contact your child’s current IEP manager if you have any questions or concerns about the registration process. 

Listed below are telephone numbers for each of the high schools’ special education departments. 

Bellevue East: 402-293-5022 Bellevue West: 402-293-4074 

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WORLD LANGUAGES 

The ability to communicate in a second or third language is an important skill in this increasingly interdependent world. 

Many job opportunities hinge upon proficiency in languages other than English only. 

Eighth grade Level I World Language courses do not count for high school graduation credit; however, these courses do 

count toward university requirements. Students who successfully complete Level I World Language in eighth grade should 

begin with Level II or Heritage Spanish (for students with a background in the Spanish language) at the high school level. 

Students who successfully complete four years of a high school world language have met the requirement for the Nebraska 

University system, and therefore would not be required to take a language at the university. Students can earn up to 16 

hours of college credit by taking one additional class at the university. 

Course 

Heritage 

Speakers 

French I 

German I 

Spanish I 

French II 

German II 

Spanish II 

French III 

German III 

Spanish III 

Grade & 

Course Length 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

9, 10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 

10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 


Fluency in spoken 

Spanish with strong 

listening comprehension 

of the language. All 

classes are conducted in 

Spanish 


This course promotes true 

bilingualism for students. 

Students gain a foundation in 

writing and reading skills in the 

Spanish language in addition to 

strengthening preexisting listening 

and speaking skills in Spanish. 

Accentuation, advanced grammar, 

and extensive reading and writing 

are integral components of the 

course. 

None All career fields Students are introduced to the 

sounds, vocabulary and syntax 

of the language. At this level, the 

main emphasis is on speaking and 

understanding. Students become 

familiar with various aspects of 

culture, geography, history, art 

and people. Emphasis is placed 

on proficiency activities to develop 

survival skills within the culture. 


of Level I language. 

Recommended Level I 

grade of a “C” or better. 

Placement for native 

speaking students will 

be determined by the 

teacher 


Level II. Recommended 

Level II grade of a “C” 

or better. Placement for 

native speaking students 

will be determined by the 

teacher 



Skills introduced in Level I are 

reviewed and perfected. There is 

increased emphasis on listening, 

speaking, reading and writing. 

Culture is an important aspect of 

learning the lifestyle. 

Topics from the first two levels 

are reviewed and perfected. 

Additional emphasis is placed 

on the construction and 

comprehension of written 

work. Culture is incorporated. 

Students will maintain face-toface 

conversations in a restrictive 

setting, and write paragraphs on 

familiar topics. 

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French IV 

German IV 

Spanish IV 

11,12 

1 year 

2 credits 


Level III. Recommended 

Level III grade of a “C” or 

better. Placement for 

native speaking students 

will be determined by the 

teacher 


The basics will be reviewed and 

incorporated in speaking and 

writing. Selected readings are used 

to reinforce culture. Students will 

actively engage in discussions 

using a wide range of vocabulary 

and grammar structures. Students 

will write organized paragraphs 

on topics grounded in personal 

experience. They will comprehend 

and use social conventions and 

courtesies. 

French V 

German V 

Spanish V 

12 

1 year 

2 credits 

Latin I 9, 10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 


Level IV. Recommended 

Level IV grade of a “C” or 

better. 

Placement for native 

speaking students will 

be determined by the 

teacher 


Students enhance proficiency 

skills through discussions and 

writings on a variety of topics. 

Students will read representative 

literature. Materials utilized include 

newspaper and magazine articles, 

short stories, plays, poems and 

grade appropriate readings 

highlighting important events in 

history. 

None All career fields Level I concentrates on the 

grammar and vocabulary of the 

Latin language through a beginning 

study of Roman literature. Basic 

Roman history, culture and 

mythology are also presented. 

Latin II 10, 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 


Latin I 

Recommended Level I 

grade of a “C” or better 


Level II continues the structure 

of the language. Additional 

vocabulary is introduced. Roman 

history and culture are studied in 

greater detail with an emphasis 

on the heroes of Greco-Roman 

mythology. 

Latin IIIA 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 


Latin II. 

Recommended Level II 



Students will study Latin literature, 

primarily the works of Julius 

Caesar. Comparison to other works 

of classical literature is also a 

major focus of the course. 

Latin IV AP 11, 12 

1 year 

2 credits 


Latin III 

Recommended Level III 



Latin IV concentrates on Latin 

poetry, primarily The Aeneid of 

Virgil. Poetic style and meter 

are also studied. Comparisons 

between these works and other 

major works of literature are also a 

focus of the course. This course is 

designed to prepare the scholars 

for the AP Latin exam. 

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Middle School attended __________________________ 

9 th Grade Registration Form 

Student Name: _____________________________________ ID#___________________ 

Parent Name: _____________________________ Parent Email: _________________________ 

Home #: ________________ Cell number: ________________ Work number: ________________ 

There are 7 periods in a school day. 

Periods 1 – 4 will be filled with required 

classes recommended by 8 th grade 

teachers. 

Period 5 will be Health and a semester 

class (unless Health is taken in the 

summer) OR JROTC, please circle 

your choice. 

Period 6 – 7 will be electives. You can 

select these electives from the courses 

on the right. Write your selections 

below. Also please pick 3 elective 

alternatives and write them in the box 

in the lower right corner in case your 

first choice is not available. 

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Period 1 Math 

Period 2 English 

Period 3 Biology 

Period 4 American History 

Period 5 Health / ________________ 

(semester class) 

Period 6 

OR 

ROTC (includes Health) 

______________________________ 

______________________________ 

(2 semester classes or 1 year long class) 

Period 7 


● JROTC I 

ART 

● 

Introduction to Art 

COMMUNICATIONS 

● Debate I 

● Introduction to Forensics 

● Journalistic Writing 

(semester) 

● Introduction to Theatre 

● Stagecraft 

SKILLED and Tech. SCIENCES 

(semester classes) 

● Intro. To Skilled and Tech. 

Science 

● Drafting/CAD I 

● Beg. Manufact. & Proc. 

● Woods I 



● Computer App. I 

● Computer App. II 

● Desktop Publishing 

● Video Journalism 

MUSIC 

● 

● 

Concert Band 

Concert Choir 

Summer School 



● Aquatics 

● Dance & Aerobics I 

● Fitness for Life (East only) 

● Intro. To Athletic Strength 


● Lifetime Activities 

● Team Sports 

READING is FAME 


(by recommendation only) 

● Foundations 

● Adventures 

● Mastery 

● Explorations 


● Academic Decathlon 


● French I 

● French II 

● German I 

● German II 

● Latin I 

● Spanish I 

● Spanish II 

● Heritage Speaker Spanish 

(Recommended for students with 

strong spoken ability and listening 

comprehension in Spanish) 

STUDY HALL (semester or year) 

______________________________ 

______________________________ 

(2 semester classes or 1 year long class) 

● 

Health 

RESOURCE (as indicated by IEP) 

● 

P.E. 

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Student Name: ___________________________ ID #:_________ Career Field __________________ 

Parent Signature: _________________________________ Cell phone: ________________________ 

Student Parent 

Period 1 

Period 2 

Period 3 

Period 4 

Period 5 

Period 6 

Period 7 

GPS 

request 

English 10 

English 10A 

World History 

OR 

World History AP 

Integ. Geometry Basic 

Integ. Geometry 

Integ. Algebra II 

Integ. Algebra IIA 

Physical Science 

Conceptual Physics 

Chemistry 

Chemistry A 

Medical Biology 

___________________/ 

____________________ 

(2 semesters or 1 year class) 

___________________/ 

____________________ 


___________________/ 

____________________ 


___________________ 

___________________ 


● JROTC II 

ART 

● 

● 

● 

Intro. to Art 

2-D Studio Art 


BUSINESS EDUCATION 

● Business Communications 

(semester) 

● Personal Finance 


● Debate I 

● Debate II 

● Intro. To Forensics 

● Intermediate Forensics 

● Intro to Theatre 

● Intermediate Theatre 


(semester) 

● Newspaper Production 


● Yearbook Production 

● Video Yearbook 

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE 

(semester classes, unless noted) 

● Culinary Arts I (year) 

● Foods & Nutrition I 

● Foods & Nutrition II 

● Infant Development 

● Preschool Development 

SKILLED & TECH. SCIENCES 


● Intro. To Skilled and Tech. 

Sciences 

● Beg. Manufact. & Proc. 

● Adv. Manufact. & Proc. 


● CAD II, III, IV 

● Woods I, II 

● Construct. Tech. I 


(semester only, unless noted 

otherwise) 

● A+ PC Hardware and 

Software (year) 

● Computer App. I, II, III, IV 


● JAVA I (year) 


MUSIC 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

Concert Band 

Advanced Band 

Concert Choir 


West Connection (West) 

East High Singers 

West High Singers 



● Aquatics 

● Dance & Aerobics 



● Intro. To Athletic Strength 


● Advanced Athletic 

Strength and Conditioning 

● Sports Medicine I , II 





● French I, II, III 

● German I, II, III 

● Latin I, II 

● Spanish I, II, III, IV or 

*Heritage Speaker Spanish 

*Recommended for students with 

strong spoken ability and listening 

comprehension in Spanish) 

READING is FAME 


● Foundations 

● Adventures 

● Mastery 

● Explorations 

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Student Name: ___________________________ ID #:_________ Career Field _______________ 



Period 1 

Period 2 

Period 3 

Period 4 

Period 5 

Period 6 

Period 7 

GPS 

request 

English 11 

English 11A 

English 11 AP 

Integ. Algebra II Basic 

Integ. Algebra II 

Pre-Calculus A 

Statistics AP 

Trigonometry (semester) 

Statistics (semester) 

Discrete Math (semester) 

Algebra III (semester) 

Biology AP 

Chemistry 

Chem. A or Chem. AP 

Physics 

Physics A 

Medical Biology 

Environmental Education 

___________________/ 

___________________ 

(2 semesters or 1 year) 

___________________ 

___________________ 


___________________ 

___________________ 


___________________ 

___________________ 


___________________ 

___________________ 


● JROTC III 

ART 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

Intro. to Art 



Advanced 2-D Art 


Art Thesis 


● Accounting I, II 

● Business Communications 

(semester) 

● Business Law (semester) 

● Marketing 

● Personal Finance 


● Debate I, II, III 

● Intro. to Forensics 

● Intermediate Forensics 

● Advanced Forensics 

● Intro. to Theatre 


● Advanced Theatre 

● Pop. Culture Studies (sem.) 

● Journalistic Writing (sem.) 

● Newspaper Production 

● Performance Studies 




ENGLISH 

● Creative Writing 

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE 

(semester classes, unless noted) 

● Culinary Arts I, II (year) 

● Foods & Nutrition I, II 

● Guiding Children 


● Intro. To Education 


SKILLED & TECHNICAL SCIENCES 


● Intro. To Skilled & Tech. Sci. 

● Beg. /Adv.Manufact. & Proc. 


● CAD II, II, IV 

● Power Drive (year) 

● Woods I, II, Adv. Woods 

● Construct. Tech. I, II 

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(semester only, unless noted) 



● Computer App. I, II, III, IV 

● Desktop Pub. 

● JAVA I, II (year) 

● Multimedia 


● Computer Science AP (yr.) 

MUSIC 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

Concert Band 

Advanced Band 

Concert Choir 





Music History (semester) 

Music Theory (semester) 



● Aquatics 




● Sports Medicine I, II 


● Intro. to Strength and 

Conditioning 

● Advanced Strength and 

Conditioning 

SOCIAL STUDIES (sem. classes) 

● 21 st Century World St. 


● American Government 

● American History AP (year) 

● Comp. World Religions 

● Economics 

● Justice & Law 

● Multicultural Studies 

● Philosophy 

● Psychology 

● Psychology AP (year) 

● Sociology 

● World History AP (year) 


● French I, II, III, IV 

● German I, II, III, IV 

● Latin I, II, III, IV 

● Spanish I, II, III, IV 

● Heritage Spanish Spkrs 

METRO ACADEMIES 

● See your counselor


Student Name: ___________________________ ID #:_________ Career Field __________________ 



Period 1 

Period 2 

Period 3 

Period 4 

Period 5 

Period 6 

Period 7 

GPS 

request 

English 12 

English 12A 

English 12 AP 

American Gov. AP 

OR 

American Gov.(sem)/ 

________________/ 

_______________ 


________________/ 

_______________ 


________________/ 

_______________ 


________________/ 

_______________ 


________________/ 

_______________ 


_______________ 

_______________ 


● JROTC IV 

ART 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

Introduction to Art 





Art Thesis 


● Accounting I, II 

● Business Comm. 

(semester) 

● Business Law(sem.) 

● Management & 

Leadership 

● Management 

Internship 

● Entrepreneurship 

● Marketing (East) 

● Adv. Marketing 

■ Marketing Internship 

■ Occupational St. 

■ Occupational Studies 

Internship 

■ Sports Marketing 

(semester) 

■ Personal Finance 

(East only) 


● Debate I, II, III 

● Intro. to Forensics 

● Intermediate 

Forensics 

● Advanced Forensics 

● Intro. to Theatre 


● Advanced Theatre 

● Popular Culture 

Studies (semester) 


(semester) 

● Newspaper Prod. 

● Performance Studies 




ENGLISH 

● Creative Writing 

FAMILY & CONSUMER 

SCIENCE 

(semester classes, unless noted 

otherwise) 

● Culinary Arts I, II (year) 

● Guiding Children 


● Intro. To Education 


SKILLED & TECH. SCIENCES 


● Intro. To Skilled and 

Tech. Sciences 

■ Beg. Manufact. & Proc. 

■ Adv. Manufact. & Proc. 

■ Drafting/CAD I 

■ CAD II/III/IV 

● Power Drive (year) 

● Woods I, II, 

● Adv. Woods 

● Construct. Tech. I/II 





● Comp. App. I, II, III, IV 


● JAVA I (year) 

● JAVA II (year) 

● Multimedia 


MATHEMATICS 

● Integ. Geometry 

● Integ. Algebra II 

● Algebra III (sem.) 

● Trigonometry (sem.) 

● Statistics (sem.) 

● Discrete Math (sem.) 

● Pre-Calculus A 

● Calculus A 

● Calculus AP 

● Statistics AP 

Elective Alternatives 

1. 

2. 

3. 

MUSIC 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

Concert Band 

Advanced Band 

Concert Choir 





Music Theory (semester) 

Music History (semester) 



● Aquatics 


● Fitness for Life (East) 


● Sports Medicine I, II 


● Intro to Ath. Str. & Cond. 

● Advanced Athletic 

Strength and Conditioning 

SCIENCE 

● Biology AP 

● Chemistry 

● Chemistry A 

● Chemistry AP 

● Environmental Education 

● Medical Biology 

● Conceptual Physics 

● Physics A 

● Physics AP 


● 21 st Century World St. 


● American History AP (yr.) 

● Comp. World Religions 

● Economics 

● Justice & Law 

● Multicultural Studies 

● Philosophy 

● Psychology 

● Psychology AP (year) 

● Sociology 

● World History AP (year) 


● French I, II, III, IV, V 

● German I, II, III, IV, V 

● Latin I, II, III, IV 

● Spanish I, II, III, IV, V 

● Heritage Span. Spkrs. 

METRO ACADEMIES 

● See your counselor 

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Bellevue East High School 

1401 High School Drive 

Bellevue, NE 68005 

402-293-4150 

Bellevue West High School 

1501 Thurston Avenue 

Bellevue, NE 68123 

402-293-4040 

www.BellevuePublicSchools.org

2012-2013 School Year - Bellevue Public Schools

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