2012-2013 High School Curriculum Bulletin - McAllen ISD

3533 Environmental systems cpLowest Grade Level Placement: 11Credit: 1Prerequisite: Biology/ IPCThis course is designed to provide students with the scientificprinciples, concepts, and methodologies required to understandthe interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyzeenvironmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate therelative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternativesolutions for resolving or preventing them. Students should consulttheir college of choice to determine whether or not EnvironmentalSystems CP will satisfy entry requirements.3553 Environmental Science APLowest Grade Level Placement: 11Credit: 1Prerequisite: Physics or ChemistryThis course is intended to provide the equivalent of a one-semester,introductory college level college course in environmental science.The course is designed to provide students with the scientific principles,concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationshipsof the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problemsboth natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associatedwith these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolvingor preventing them. Students enrolled in this course will take theEnvironmental Advanced Placement Exam. College Credit may begranted for scores on this exam. Taught at McHi. Transportation byschool bus required.4502 ADVANCED STUDIESLowest Grade Placement: 10Credit: 1Recommendation: NoneRank: NoneThis course is designed as an elective course where students conductin-depth research, prepare an approved product of professional quality,and present their findings to appropriate audiences. Students, workingindependently or in collaboration with a mentor, investigate a problem,issue, or concern; they research the topic using a variety of technologiesand present a product of professional quality to an appropriate audience.Students who are pursuing the Distinguished Achievement Program orthe International Baccalaureate diploma may take this course to earnstate credit for developing, researching and presenting their findings.NOTE: This advanced course also serves the identified gifted talentedstudent.SOCIAL STUDIES4102 WORLD GEOGRAPHY STUDIES/ESLLowest Grade Placement: 9Credit: 1Prerequisite: Currently Enrollment in HILD or ESOLRank: StandardThis course has been specifically structured to offer global studiesto students of limited English ability. Based on the five themes ofgeography, it provides students with an opportunity to develop mapskills as well as an understanding of the relationship between peopleand their environment. This course is taught using ESL methodologies.4112 WORLD GEOGRAPHY STUDIES SDLowest Grade Placement: 9Credit: 1Rank: StandardThis course stresses the five themes of geography with a focus onthe relationship between physical, economic and cultural geography.Emphasis is placed on the development of research, techniques andprojects demographics and map skills.4122 WORLD GEOGRAPHY STUDIES CPLowest Grade Placement: 9Credit: 1Prerequisite: NoneRank: College PreparatoryThis course stresses the five themes of geography with a focus onthe relationship between physical, economic and cultural geography.Emphasis is placed on the development of research, demographics,critical thinking skills and oral and written communications.4132 WORLD GEOGRAPHY STUDIES PRE-APLowest Grade Placement: 9Credit: 1Prerequisite: NoneRank: Pre-APThis course stresses the five themes of geography with a focus onthe relationship between physical, economic geography, and culturalgeography. Skills are developed in research, demographics, maps,critical thinking and written communication. Outside projects arerequired. NOTE: This advanced course also serves the identified gifted/talented student.4152 MYP World GeographyLowest Grade Placement: 9Rank: MYPThis one-year advanced course is designed to meet the 1st yearHumanities requirement for the IB MYP Certificate, as well as theWorld Geography requirement of the state of Texas. This courseincludes geographical knowledge and understanding; understandingand application of geographical concepts; application of technical,investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills; and presentationand organization of information. These topics are focused through fiveareas of interaction. This course prepares students for the IB DiplomaProgram. NOTE: This advanced course also serves the identified gifted/talented student.4202 WORLD HISTORY STUDIES ESLLowest Grade Placement: 9Credit: 1Prerequisite: Currently Enrolled in English 1 ESOLRank: StandardThis course has been specifically structured to offer World Historyto students of limited English ability. World History—ESL is achronological survey of world history from the earliest civilization tothe present. The major emphasis is on the study of important people,events, and issues throughout history. Class discussions require studentsto interpret and analyze historical materials. This course is taught usingESL methodologies.4212 WORLD HISTORY STUDIES SDLowest Grade Placement: 10Credit: 1Rank: StandardThis course provides an overview of the history of the world fromearly civilizations to the present. The major emphasis is on the studyof important people, events, and issues throughout history. Included inthe course is a study of the development of government and economicsystems, the importance of geographical factors on a civilization and theimpact of religious and physiological traditions. Projects and discussionsrequire students to interpret and analyze historical material.4222 WORLD HISTORY STUDIES CPLowest Grade Placement: 10Credit: 1Rank: College PreparatoryThis course provides an overview of the history of the world fromearly civilizations to the present. The major emphasis is on the studyof important people, events and issues throughout history. Included inthe course, is a study of the development of government and economicsystems, the importance of geographical factors on a civilization and theimpact of religious and philosophical traditions. Social studies skillssuch as research techniques, evaluation of resources and the use ofcritical thinking skills to organize and use information are an importantpart of the course. Projects and discussion require students to interpretand analyze historical materials.Page 254232 WORLD HISTORY STUDIES PRE-APLowest Grade Placement: 10Credit: 1Prerequisite: NoneRank: PreAPThis course provides an overview of history of the world from earlycivilizations to the present. Students are expected to analyze synthesizeand evaluate history and literature materials. This course includesthe same elements of World History; however, this class is intendedto challenge the ability and meet the needs of academically talented,college-bound students. Students explore an interdisciplinary view ofthe development of past and present cultures through the interpretation,evaluation and analysis of historical and literary materials. Studentsshould expect extra reading assignments, research projects and essays.NOTE: This advanced course also serves the identified gifted/talentedstudent.4252 MYP World HistoryLowest Grade Placement: 10Rank: MYPThis one-year advanced course is designed to meet the 2nd yearHumanities requirement for the IB MYP Certificate, as well as theWorld History requirement of the state of Texas. This course includeshistorical knowledge and understanding; understanding and applicationof historical concepts; application of technical, investigative, analyticaland problem-solving skills; and presentation and organization ofinformation. These topics are focused through five areas of interaction.This course prepares students for the IB Diploma Program. NOTE:This advanced course also serves the identified gifted/talented student.4253 Advanced placement WORLD HISTORYRank: APLowest Grade Level: 10Credit: 1Recommendation: World GeographyThis college level course has a chronological framework beginning withthe foundations of history and continuing to the present. Truly global innature, the course includes studies of major political, social, economicand artistic movements found in societies in Asia, Europe, Africa, andNorth and South America. Extensive reading and composition preparethe student for the rigors of the Advanced Placement exam.The students are required to take the AP Exam.4312 U.S. HISTORY STUDIES SDLowest Grade Placement: 11Credit: 1Prerequisite: World Geography Studies/World History StudiesRank: StandardThe course begins in the year 1877 at the conclusion of the Reconstructionof America. Activities include oral reports, map projects and the study ofboth primary and secondary source material. The influence of historicalevents is used to make the future more understandable.4322 U.S. HISTORY STUDIES CPLowest Grade Placement: 11Credit: 1Prerequisite: World History Studies or World Geography StudiesRank: College PreparatoryThis course is a survey course of events concerning the United Statesof America. The course study begins in 1877 at the conclusion ofreconstruction. Activities include oral reports, map projects and thestudy of primary and secondary source materials. Students participatein class discussion, simulations, group presentations and independentstudyprojects.