Class of 2015 - Thornapple-Kellogg Schools
Class of 2015 - Thornapple-Kellogg Schools
Class of 2015 - Thornapple-Kellogg Schools
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2013-14Course Scheduling<strong>Thornapple</strong> <strong>Kellogg</strong> High SchoolJuniors: <strong>Class</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>2015</strong>
TKHS 6-Period Day-60 Minute <strong>Class</strong> 1st Period-58 Minute periods for remaining classes1st Period7:35 - 8:352nd Period8:40 - 9:383rd Period9:43 - 10:414th PeriodLunch - 10:41-11:11/<strong>Class</strong> - 11:16-12:14<strong>Class</strong> - 10:46-11:44/Lunch - 11:44-12:145th Period12:19 - 1:176th Period1:22 - 2:20
Incoming Juniors (<strong>Class</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>2015</strong>)47 Credits to Graduate (out <strong>of</strong> 54 possible credits)Example 6-Period Semester Schedule Below...1st Semester● Math● English● Science● Economics● Elective● Elective2nd Semester● Math● English● Science● Elective● Elective● Elective*Kent Career Technical Center (KCTC)--Junior students planningon attending KCTC are required to select 1st session.
ScienceCourse Scheduling<strong>Thornapple</strong> <strong>Kellogg</strong> High School
Science RequirementsTraditional9th: Science 910th:Biology11th: Chemistry orPhysics12th: ScienceElectiveHonors9th: Honors Biology10th: Honor Chemistryor Conceptual Physics11th: Required Science Elective12th: Science Elective
Incoming 11th Graders<strong>Class</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>2015</strong>Required CoursesFrom Biology I: Students will take eitherChemistry or Conceptual PhysicsFrom Honors Chemistry: Students will take ascience elective*Note: College bound students are encouraged to "double up" by taking as manyscience classes as possible.
ScienceAdvanced PlacementThe following AP courses are taught at thecollege level and prepare students to take theAP Exam (which if passed allows students toearn college credit):● AP Biology (Successful completion <strong>of</strong> Biology andChemistry is recommended)● AP Chemistry (Required pre-requisite: HonorsChemistry)● AP Physics (Recommended Pre-requisite:Conceptual Physics)
MathCourse Scheduling<strong>Thornapple</strong> <strong>Kellogg</strong> High School
Math Requirements● 8 credits (4 years):If you have earned high school credit at themiddle school, you are still required to take4 years <strong>of</strong> math at the high school.● Michigan Merit Curriculum High SchoolGraduation Requirements:○ Algebra I○ Geometry○ Algebra II○ Two math and/or related credits in finalyear <strong>of</strong> high school
Incoming 11th Graders<strong>Class</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>2015</strong>Required CoursesAlgebra II A/B<strong>Class</strong>(2 semesters)<strong>of</strong>or2016Algebra II 1/2/3 (three semesters - teacherrecommendation required)● Students who took Geometry as a 10th grader will berequired to take Algebra II as an 11th grader.Students who took Algebra II as a 10th grader will have thefollowing options for math as an 11th grader:● Pre-calculus (2 semesters)● AP Statistics (2 semesters)● AP Calculus (2 semesters) Teacher recommendation required● Statistics (1 semester)● Math and the FBI (1 semester)● Mathematics <strong>of</strong> Games (1 semester)
New Math Courses (Grades 11, 12)Math and the FBI1 SemesterIn this course, students will study the mathematics used by law enforcement. Math andthe FBI course will relate mathematics to the television show NUMB3RS. Each weekstudents will learn about a variety <strong>of</strong> mathematical topics and activities related to theshow NUMB3RS, followed by the viewing <strong>of</strong> the episode. The students will be able to seethe mathematics that they just learned being put to use by the FBI. After viewing anepisode, there will be a discussion about the math and the social issues that come up.The course will cover but not limited to, quantitative literacy, algebra & functions,geometry & trigonometry, and statistics & probability.Mathematics <strong>of</strong> Games1 SemesterStudents will utilize skills and concepts mastered in Algebra and Geometry toinvestigate games and game theory. Students will engage in classroom investigations,hands-on activities, and written responses to the mathematics behind games. The classalso involves a project-based component in which students will research and modify agame.
EnglishCourse Scheduling<strong>Thornapple</strong> <strong>Kellogg</strong> High School
English RequirementsTraditional9th: English 910th: English 1011th: English 1112th: College English orSenior Novels and WritingHonors9th: Honors English 910th: Honors English 1011th:AP Language & Compositionor AP Literature & Composition12th:AP Language & Compositionor AP Literature & Composition
Incoming 11th Graders<strong>Class</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>2015</strong>coming 10th GradersRequired CoursesEnglish 11orAP Literature &Composition<strong>Class</strong> <strong>of</strong> 2016●Elective Courses●●●●●Journalism IJournalism IICreative WritingShakespeareTheater ITheater II
English Elective Courses● Journalism I● Journalism II● Creative Writing● Shakespeare● Theater I● Theater II
EnglishAdvanced Placement•AP English courses are designed to provide students with alearning experience equivalent to the introductory year <strong>of</strong>university/college English course work. Both <strong>of</strong> TK’s courseshave been accredited by the College Board during their nationalaudit.•Students who take the AP Exam, and pass with a qualifyingscore, can earn college credit at most colleges and universities!○○AP Language and CompositionAP Literature and Composition
Social StudiesCourse Scheduling<strong>Thornapple</strong> <strong>Kellogg</strong> High School
Social Studies Requirements● 6 credits (3 years)● Michigan Merit Curriculum High SchoolGraduation Requirements:○ World Historical Geography2 Semesters○ US History2 Semesters○ Economics1 Semester○ Government1 Semester
Incoming 11th Graders<strong>Class</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>2015</strong>coming 10th GradersRequired CoursesEconomics● 1 Semester●Students may takeAdvancedPlacementEconomics in place<strong>of</strong> this requirement.<strong>Class</strong> <strong>of</strong> ● 2016Elective Courses●●●●●●PsychologySociologyLawGlobal IssuesAP US HistoryAP EconomicsAP World History
Social Studies Elective Courses● Psychology● Sociology● Law● Global Issues● AP US History● AP Economics● AP World History
Social StudiesAdvanced PlacementThe following AP courses are taught at thecollege level and prepare students to take theAP Exam (which if passed allows students toearn college credit):● AP US History● AP Economics● AP World History
WorldLanguagesCourse Scheduling<strong>Thornapple</strong> <strong>Kellogg</strong> High School
Courses Offered:•Spanish Levels•1-4•Essentials 1-2•French Levels•1-4•Essentials 1-2
Physical Education& HealthCourse Scheduling<strong>Thornapple</strong> <strong>Kellogg</strong> High School
Athletic Strength &Conditioning (Advanced PE)● Expectations○ Challenge physical limits○ Recommended for any athlete or motivatedindividual● Grades 9-12● 1 semester● Can take both semesters● Fulfills 1 credit Physical Educationrequirement
Life Fitness● Expectations○ High motivation○ Strong desire to improve personal fitness● Grades 9-12● 1 semester● Fulfills 1 credit Physical Education requirement
Health Education● Sports Certification○ Grades 11-12○ 1 semester○ CPR/FA/AEDcertification○ Ability to obtain aJunior Officialcertification with theMHSAA● Health andNutrition○ Grades 9-12○ 1 semester○ Cooking fundamentals○ Nutrition basics○ Free food!
TechnologyCourse Scheduling<strong>Thornapple</strong> <strong>Kellogg</strong> High School
Technology Education●Drafting/Engineering/Architecture●Principles <strong>of</strong> Technology●Digital Video (Formerly Digital Media)●WoodsFulfill your required Applied Arts Credit!!
Careers●●●●●●●●●●EngineeringArchitectComputer AnimationVideo Game DesignFurniture DesignFilm ProducerTelevision ProductionWood CraftsmanGraphic DesignWelding
TK Tech EdSequence <strong>of</strong> <strong>Class</strong>esPrinciples <strong>of</strong> Tech I A&BPrinciples <strong>of</strong> Tech II A&BWoods IWood ProductionIntroduction toMechanicalDrafting A&BEngineeringArchitectureWoods IIAdvanced3D CADDigital Video I A&BAdvanced Digital Video II -Broadcast, Announcements, PSA'sAdvanced Digital Video II -Film Production
Digital Video 1Grades 9-12 (Two Semesters)● First Semester● Learn Camera Shots● Produce a Growing Upvideo● Conduct Interview● Produce a Commercial● Produce a PSA● Produce a Music Video● Second Semester● Produce an ENGReport● Produce anInstructional Video● Produce a Movie/TVRe-enactment● Produce a 10 minuteshort film
Advanced Digital Video IITwo Separate Semesters:1 Broadcast, PSA's, Morning Announcements (may be repeated)2 Produce Short Films (may be repeated)● Broadcast, PSA's etc.● Produce MorningAnnouncement● Produce Contest PublicService Announcements● Produce an ENG● Produce Live Events● Produce a Music Video● Film● Produce a PersuasiveFilm● Produce Student LedFilms (various genres)● Assist MorningAnnouncements (if needed)
■ Robotics■ Architecture■ Multimedia■ Manufacturing■ Alternative Energy■ Construction■ Bio -TechnologyPrinciples <strong>of</strong> Technology IA & IBGrades 9-12 (one semester each...can be taken in either order)You will be introduced to and explore careersutilizing technology in the following fields:
Principles <strong>of</strong> Technology IIA & IIB(Prerequisite Princ. <strong>of</strong> Tech IA & IB)You will explore the following areas:● Video Production● Graphic Design● Game Development● Animation● Embroidery● CNC Milling● Audio Production*ResidentialWiringConstructionPlumbingWelding
Woods 1Intro to woodworking class for everyone!Various hand and power tools usedRequired projects and student designsFinished nightstand to take home
Woods 2Woods ProductionWoods 2 will build on skills learned in Woods 1,all projects are chosen by the student andadvanced hand and power tool operations will becovered.Woods Production is open to anyone. <strong>Class</strong> willfocus on the mass production, teamwork andquality control side <strong>of</strong> woodworking as found inindustry. Projects are decided on by students andstudents may earn a pr<strong>of</strong>it for the sales.
Business Education& ComputingCourse Scheduling<strong>Thornapple</strong> <strong>Kellogg</strong> High School
Business & InformationTechnology DepartmentCourse Offerings2013-2014
Why Take Business Courses?●●●●Most common college major isBusinessMany majors require AccountingCollege bound students OR thosewho plan to run any type <strong>of</strong>business are strongly encouragedto take Accounting and MarketingNearly every career utilizesbusiness skills and nearly everyemployer is a business
Business Courses(Grades 9-12)**ComputerizedAccounting 1Marketing &Entrepreneurship(Offered Alternating Years)Available 2013-14**PersonalFinance (12 thgrade only)TKCaféMarketing II(Advertising)(Offered Alternating Years)NOT Available 2013-14** Satisfies 4 th year math MMC requirement
Computer Courses(Grades 9-12)DesktopPublishing*WebsiteDesignGraphicDesignComp. Skillsfor 21 stCentury*Earns Davenport University & GRCC Credit
Business isEverywhere!Jump start your career!Sign up for a Businessand InformationTechnology course!
ComputerScienceCourse Scheduling<strong>Thornapple</strong> <strong>Kellogg</strong> High School
Computer Science - Programming (1 semester)● This course is an introductory programming coursedesigned to teach students how to write code.● Students will be programming in the language <strong>of</strong>Visual BASIC.NET● Davenport University and GRCC credit possibleComputer Science -Applications to Robotics/Video Game Design(1 semester)●Students will learn 21st century skills through reallifeapplications <strong>of</strong> computer programming to bothrobotics and video game design.
AP Computer ScienceThis is a college level programming coursetaught in the language <strong>of</strong> Java. It isdesigned to prepare students for the APExam in May. Students who score well onthe AP Exam can earn college credit.(2 semesters)●Prerequisite - Computer Science orpermission <strong>of</strong> instructor
ArtCourse Scheduling<strong>Thornapple</strong> <strong>Kellogg</strong> High School
Four Year Course OverviewGeneral Art (9-12) Prerequisite for all classesPrintmaking (9-12) even years onlyCeramics (9-12)3-D Design (9-12) odd years onlyDigital Art (9-12)Drawing & Painting (9-12) Prerequisitefor Advanced ArtAdvanced Art & Portfolio (11,12)may take one semester in both11th and 12th
Incoming 11th Grade-<strong>Class</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>2015</strong>GeneralArtDrawing & Painting3-D Design (<strong>of</strong>fered in odd years)CeramicsAdvanced Art &Portfolio (1 semester)Digital ArtPrintmaking (<strong>of</strong>fered in even years)
MusicCourse Scheduling<strong>Thornapple</strong> <strong>Kellogg</strong> High School
Ensembles forFreshmen:● Band students Concert Band (youmust have completed MS Band)● Choir students Concert Choir (youmust have the ability to match pitches withthe piano)
Ensembles for Sophomores,Juniors, Seniors:● Concert Band (if you were in concert band thisyear - two semesters)● Symphonic Band (if you were selected byaudition - two semesters)● Concert Choir (if you were in Choir this year oryou pass an audition - one or two semesters)● Honors Choir (if you were selected by audition- two semesters)● Jazz Band (if you were selected by audition -two semesters)
Music <strong>Class</strong>es forSophomores, Juniors,and Seniors:● Music Appreciation = An overview<strong>of</strong> the elements <strong>of</strong> music, theinstruments, and music history (onesemester).● AP Music Theory = An in-depthstudy <strong>of</strong> the tools used to constructmusic. A strong music backgroundis recommended (one semester).
Others...Course Scheduling<strong>Thornapple</strong> <strong>Kellogg</strong> High School
Teen LeadershipThe goal <strong>of</strong> this class:●●Produce quality leaders knowing who they are and where they aregoing.Build a responsible citizen, self-confidence, and effectivecommunication skills.Some units <strong>of</strong> study include:●●●●●Relationship buildingCommunicationPublic speakingGoal setting and decision makingService learning.Grades 9-12, 1 semester
YearbookYearbook is an electivecredit open to 10th - 12thgrade students.Sign up with Mrs. Maringprior to scheduling.
Kent Career Tech CenterReal Life, Real Learning.Get ready to experience an entirely different way <strong>of</strong> learning. Kent Career Tech Center takes project-basedlearning to a whole new level. By integrating the learning environment with real-worldapplications, we arm students with knowledge and experience they can apply directly to college and career.● Over 25 Programs available!● 1st Session(at KC/TC 1st and 2nd period)● 3rd Session(at KC/TC 3rd, 4th, and 5th period)● Programs Include. . .○ Health Careers,Aviation Maintenance, Hospitality, Criminal Justice,Construction, Auto Tech, Diesel, Engineering CAD, Informations systems. .. and more.● Many programs <strong>of</strong>fer college credit at GRCC, Ferris State University, and GrandValley● See Mr. Guikema in Student Services to get more informtion!
2013-14Course Scheduling<strong>Thornapple</strong> <strong>Kellogg</strong> High School
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